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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
1
Sparks from a chimney started a roof fire at the Joseph Pinger residence near the First National Bank in Dolton. Volunteer firemen quickly doused the blaze before major damage, though the garret and interior were soaked. School children sounded the alarm shortly after noon and neighbors aided in saving the home.
Fred H. Wesse of Delton and Molly Asbrenner of Blue Island were married at Immanuel Evangelical church Delton in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dorjahn. Wesse, son of Village Marshal Wesse, works as a conductor on the C and E I railroad. his bride has long held a position with the C R I P railroad. They will live with Wesse’s sister Mrs Clarence O Brien until spring when a bungalow on Park Avenue will be built on recently purchased property. The Pointer extends congratulations to the couple.
Riverdale Hose Company elected officers for 1920 with Geo. L. Koehler as president Harry Sellin as vice president F. O. Bergold as secretary Herman Dreesen as treasurer Alvin G. Wilkens as captain Chas Grapenthien as lieutenant Delegates to the State Convention were F. O. Bergold and L. E. Reich.
Notice that due to Christmas the regular meeting night falls on December 25 and the St. Luke's Court C O F will hold its meeting on Friday December 26 instead.
Heja J A U W No 257 elected officers for the term with Henry J Dillner named Past Master Workman William J Albrecht Master Work man John Hoppe Foreman Herman Kalas Oversees Charles C Schnoox Recorder and Financial Secretary Frank C Ott Guide Fred Scheer Inside Watch Herman Dreesen Outside Watch M Robert Weidner Physician listed among officers in the installment.
A government report notes there are 18 240 300 depositors in national banks, about one sixth of the population, with no loss in the latest fiscal year. First National Bank of Dolton promotes safety and service to attract deposits.
Owing to January 1st falling on the first Thursday, the installation of officers meeting is rescheduled to January 9th 1920.
Norman Engel son of Mr and Mrs John Engel and Clara McGrain daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McGrain were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s Riverdale home Rev Arthur Dahns officiated. A wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside in a newly completed bungalow at 147th street near Berger.
Frances Erickson Orr wife of Charles C. Orr Riverdale druggist died at St. Francis hospital Blue Island on Friday December 14 aged 24 years 3 months and 10 days Their newborn son eight pounds died at the same time and was buried with her Funeral was held December 15 from her sister Mrs George Campbell 8251 Blackstone Ave Chicago Interment Mt Greenwood She leaves her husband father four sisters and two brothers The Orrs recently moved to Riverdale purchased Riverdale Pharmacy and Mr Orr built up a local patronage The community extends sympathy to Mr Orr in his loss
Mrs Hannah J Lucas aged 59 died at her son LeRoy P Lucas's home 128 Kanawha Avenue Dalton Monday December 15 She was mother to eight children four living Philip Edward C LeRoy P and Samuel C Funeral services were held from her late home 121 East 39th Street Gary Indiana She was a Methodist and valued by many friends.
Notice to electric light users that all electric light bills must be paid by the last day of the month or the current will be cut off on the following month. By order of the board of trustees, Village Dolton.
Building and Loan Associations expand to aid wage earners in saving and home ownership. The total U S membership reaches about 4 011 401 with Dalton Riverdale B L A reporting year end resources near 100 000.00. The 17th stock series will begin January 1 inviting new members. Horace Holmes, Secretary. Office: First National Bank Dolton.
A resident thanks the Dalton and Riverdale fire crews and all who helped save their home from fire last Tuesday December 16. Jos Pring er signs the note.
The Pointer office calls for rags for washing presses at 5c per pound. Boys and girls urged to bring in materials. Paper profiteers doubt the newspaper press can be defied, hinting politicians’ past work on the theory.
Christmas greetings open this week with wishes for happiness from The Pointer. Local notes celebrate Miss Gertrude Kelly's visit with Arthur Kelly in Indianapolis, Charley Busby’s calls from Detroit, and a string of community events. The Brickmakers Local No 5 moves its meeting to December 26. A Christmas ball, a school program, and a Turkey Rafflle at Boehm Meider’s are announced. A death in Chicago and a Kansas State Agricultural College assignment for George VanderVeen are also noted along with dental clinic hours and a quip about women doctors and corsets.
The Riverdale Theatre features Anita King in Mis taken Identity and William Desmond in A Sage Brush Hamlet with no show on Wednesday and Marguerite Clark in Out of a Clear Sky on Christmas Day Eddie Polo appears in the Circus episode plus a comedy at Riverdale. The Dolton Theatre presents Heads Win a tense human interest tale with Baby Ivy Ward followed by Margarita Fisher in Trixie From Broadway two reel comedy and Sunday Wm Russel in Sacred Sacrifice with a Wednesday Bert Lytell in Blackie's Redemption and Thursday Xmas Day Hale Hamilton in Full of Pep.
Entertainment program at St Pauls church on December 24 1919 presented by St Pauls Lutheran Parochial School with a sequence of recitations songs duets solos octets and choruses including Still Still Still Silent Night Away in Old Judea and O Weihnachtzeit. Performances feature mixed grades from primary to upper and a continuation of recitations between pieces.
Dalton Methodist Church lists Pastor J H Albritten with services at 11:00 a m and 7:45 p m Morning sermon The Wonderful Name of Jesus Evening The Shepherds and the Angels Both Christmas themed The Sunday school Christmas program for children Wednesday evening includes an entertainment and a treat Parents invited Congress activity noted with a remark on the Republican National Convention at Chicago June 8 referencing pork center significance
Bowen School will close December 28 and reopen January 5. A Christmas entertainment is planned in the school auditorium on Monday evening December 22 with reserved seating and a 25 cent admission. Proceeds go to the school library. items purchased include scales and Indian clubs, and Max Nerche has rejoined the school.
John J Conners yard superintendent at the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co received a silver loving cup from Pinta Council Kansas City in recognition of his energetic work for the council Emil J Schuman gave the presentation stating friends esteem his efforts and Conners appeared surprised by the praise
Beginning Monday December 22 1919 The Twin City Garage of Dolton will run a new bus line with first trip at 6 am from Oak and Lincoln. The route goes Oak to Sheridan to Chicago to Lincoln then to S C meeting northbound and southbound trains. Second bus at 7 am follows same route meeting the 7 22 northbound train. Tickets 6 cents per ride cash 10 cents. Streetcar service from 9 am to 2 pm to meet all cars. Service may expand with demand. Tickets sold at garage or on bus.
Farmers notice to Local No 20 Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association members. The contracting committee and sugar manufacturers representatives will meet Tuesday December 23 1919 to decide next season contracts. The Calumet Local holds its regular meeting December 27 1919 at 2 pm in South Holland village hall inviting all members and other farmers.
On December 12 Tinley Park hosted a better baby contest with judges Mrs Arm strong and Mrs Roy from the Cook County Rural Nursing Service. Attendance was good despite bad weather and the event highlighted nursing service work for outer belt residents. Citizens felt less neglected by the eventy board and appreciated the education value. Get your Christmas candies at Hausmar's Waiting Room.
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