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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
10
South Holland postal officials warn patrons to mail gifts early since the Postmaster General orders no service on Christmas Day. Rural and window service halt though special delivery remains available. The issue coincides with widespread illness in the area and several local deaths in December 1928.
Rev. John Bovenkerk will preach at Bethany Reformed Church Roseland next Sunday night December 16 in observance of the tercentenary of John Bayan's Pilgrim's Progress. Choirs will sing and Mrs Wood plays Schubert Unfinished Symphony. Service begins at 7.80 o'clock.
The marriage of Esther Mueller to Walter Hecht occurred Saturday evening December 5th at 6 o'clock in St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lansing, with Rev. Harthun officiating. Maid of honor Adele Mueller, bridesmaids Irene Hecht Nora Schultz and Vera Lange attended in colonial ta ffa gowns. Continues on Page 7.
The native flag of the Philippine islands features two horizontal stripes blue and red a white diamond near the staff extending toward the center. Inside the diamond a gold sun is shown with a gold star in each corner.
Friday Tonite Dolores Del Rio in No Other Woman. Saturday Rin Tin Tin in The Lighthouse by the Sea. Sunday Matinee 2 30 Lew Cody Aileen Pringle in Beau Broadway. Pauline Rudnick Little Miss Roseland appears afternoon and evening shows. Mon Tue Wed Dec 17 18.
One of the world’s great romances and daring adventure shown in the aerial drama. Millions paid to view the spectacular flying fights in the clouds. Tickets cost 25c and 35c with admission 15c extra. December 20 and 21 feature Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry.
Saturday program features Our Gang double bill including One Wild Ride Pals in Peril News Fables and Terrible People Sunday offers Bebe Daniels in The Fifty Fifty Girl Community singing with Trumpler's orchestra On December 19 and 20 Marie Prevost stars in A Blonde for a Night with Harrison Ford A dynamic punchy screen story aimed to amuse audiences.
The State Theatre on Michigan Avenue at 110th Place schedules a matinee daily with December 13 to 19 lineups including Marion Davies and William Haines in Show People and a Saturday vaudeville show. Jacqueline Logan stars in Nothing to Wear on Sunday December 16, Betty Bronson appears December 19 in Companionate Marriage, and The Collegians perform Dear Old Calford. Also Grace Jyrdh’s 1928 Xmas Eve in Toyland book promo. Our Christmas Gift Books offer.
Village officials and residents discussed a proposed bond issue with figures and plans. Attorney Propper and Dr. Thomson among speakers. The meeting moved toward a decision, with a future session set for December 27 to continue the discussion and seek a viable funding plan.
Amas presents gifts at Triangle Toggery as shoppers browse a seasonal display. Hurricanes are defined as winds exceeding 75 miles per hour in general weather terms.
The Civic Club meets on the 17th at 8 p.m. with full attendance expected to arrange Christmas plans. A dance is set for Saturday the 22nd at Branigar Building and Stewart. Mrs. Davidson hosts the Ivanhoe Woman's Club meeting on Stewart and 144th, with a talk on Parliamentary Usage and refreshments.
Calumet Camp No 5142 M W A elected officers Thursday evening with BE F Wernicke as Consul Herman Baumgartner as Adviser W Berger as Clerk J C Wernicke as Banker Roland Stanczik as Escort Dr J A Kollar as Physician Gustav Baumgartner as Watchman Emil Boettenhuis as Sentry Thos F Kinney as Trustee.
The last regular meeting drew a large crowd and a big year is planned. Membership drives continue with several posts over 100 percent in the 4th District. Commander Ward guides veteran outreach from Lansing to Riv erdale Bank. A Christmas party for local children is set for December 23 at Riverdale village park with Santa Claus and toys.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at 142 Kanawha Street on Thursday December 20 at 2 PM. Harmony Girls host a dance December 18 at 8 15 PM in St Pauls Lutheran hall with 35 cent tickets and refreshments. The Vagabonds perform December 15 at the A C U W hall Dalton with the Collegians, and another Harmony Girls dance is set for December 18 at 8 PM in St Pauls Lutheran school, all welcome.
A pondering line reflects on humility and duty, linking leadership to faith. It evokes a rural town setting where adults face daily weather and moral tests, suggesting endurance through rain and responsibility.
In memory of our beloved father Jasper Tromp who died four years ago on December 13. The rolling stream of life goes on yet the vacant chair recalls his voice and smiles. Time heals but cannot erase the longing of his loving children.
We wish to thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the loss of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev. E. Kooistra and Rev. K. W. Fortuin for comfort and to Mr. G. Vanderla and Mr. G. Terpstra for music. Appreciation to all who sent flowers and helped with transportation. D. P. DeYoung and Family.
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