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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
8
Listings note multiple weddings including Paul Koselke and Josephine De Bold and Walter Schmidt and Alma Harding. Social events cover birthdays, anniversaries, birthdays and a bazaar at Trinity church. Also reports on local travel, hospital stays, Thanksgiving visits, and a death of Mrs. Mary Schutt with funeral details pending.
Reverend Laansma to lead next regular meeting on Monday December 5 at 7 30 p m. Mrs. Albert Rietveld had gallstone operation last Saturday at Ingall’s hospital. Dr J A Vankley and family of Zeeland Mich visited J P De Young family for Thanksgiving. South Holland Music Club to present a program Tuesday night December 6 at 1 80 with songs duets and a play Yver plexing Situation. Admission to be decided. Mrs A M Rosenberg hosted a card party Thursday. Ladies Aid of First Reformed Church to hold Bakery Sale Thursday December 8 at village hall from 2 p m. Various baked goods and light lunches. On Wednesday November 30 at 8 p m Miss Ida Vaniaiker and Theodore A Huizenga were married by Rev E Kooistra at the village hall decorated in pink and white. Bridal party included flower girls Anna Huizenga Grace Van Kalker bridesmaids Jeanette Pearl Huizenga and groomsmen John Alber Van Kalker. Bride wore white silk satin lace, bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. Reception for about 200 with gifts. Mr and Mrs B P Santefort announce engagement of Dorothy Santefort to Harry W Schoepper of Blue Island. W H Martin in Harvey offers piano services at 15307 Center Avenue. Rio Grande Valley trip ticket info from Ted Vanderla of South Holland, departure December 11.
Saturday Bob Steele stars in The Bandit's Son at Riverdale Theatre with Lois Wilson in The Ging ham Girl Sunday matinee. The week continues December 7 and 8 with Clara Bow in Rough House Rosie featuring a climactic prize fight and bold lighted urban vibe.
Friday sees Tonite Rin Tin Tin in James of Steel with Madge Bellamy star. Saturday features Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl. Sunday matinee has Is Zot So with O'Brien and Edmund Lowe. Norma Shearer After Midnight runs December 6 7 while Blanche Sweet Singed December 8 9 plus Tunney Dempsey title match ringside at Soldiers Field Chicago.
The article notes Ferdinand Magellan completed the first circumnavigation from September 20, 1519, to September 8, 1522. The present record stands at 28 days 14 hours 36 minutes and 5 seconds.
Health officials cite cod liver oil as a top food for growth energy and disease resistance in children. Dr Herman N Bundesen says winter sun lacks health rays and cod liver oil provides bottled sunshine to prevent rickets and boost immunity starting from one month old.
A pithy reflection on human desire where people chase what they do not require and overlook what would truly satisfy. The saying suggests dissatisfaction arises from confusing wants with needs, prompting introspection about fulfillment.
The Board of Education of School District No. 148 Dolton Illinois invites sealed proposals for heating and ventilating plumbing and drainage and electric wiring in an addition to Lincoln Avenue School. Bids due by 8 30 P M December 13 1927 with certified checks of 1000 for heating 300 for plumbing 300 for electrical. Plans available at Ashby Ashby Schulze Chicago. The board may reject bids and will open bids at the Lincoln Avenue School office.
A quip notes a dietitian advising on feeding salad to small children by removing cheese nuts raw vegetables and dressing. The line playfully contrasts the dietitian's advice with a parent’s breakfast table reality mentioning only a plate and spoon.
To Oak Glen for interment, which was made in the Lutheran cemetery, Thursday, Dec. 1st. The deceased was 64 years of age and the beloved mother of Robert, Henry, Mrs. Emma Pokern, Mrs. Elma Warden, Mrs. Martha Lehmann, Mrs. Frieda Basenberg and the late Mrs. Anna Hundrieser, and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Lemberg and Mrs. Bertha Kries.
Pair of tortoise shell rim glasses lost on Glenwood Lansing Road near Oak Glen. Reward offered for return to John Triezenberg. Contact details not provided. item described as tortoise shell frames.
The Dodgers Heavies beat the Harvey Flashes 8 to 7 in a guarded Monday night matchup at Highlawn gym while the Dodgers Lights routed Homewood 10 to 4. Monday games start at 7 30 pm with 25 cent admission.
Under F St. Marys Court No 229 W C F the Christmas sale runs 2 30 pm to 8 30 pm for the new convent with refreshments. A banco party by the St Pauls church Ladies choir is set for Dec 10 in the new hall with prizes. Frisian Club N and W hosts an evening of recitations and songs at Stancicks Hall on Dec 8. Immanuel church Ladies Aid Bunco party on Dec 8 in the church basement with prizes and refreshments.
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