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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
1
Chicago weather officials note a 16th straight above normal month with May sun and low snow, led by Prof Henry J Cox citing sunspot minimum and low volcanic activity as drivers. He warns a potential cold turn next winter, with historical context of past warm winters on odd years.
The report cites July as 2.8 degrees warmer than any previous July. It notes droughts and eleven days of cloudless sunshine. August had the greatest precipitation since 1896. October had no killing frost in the full month. November had less average sunshine than all but one year in a 31 year span. December shows strong signs with a light winter, and the last season produced 9.4 inches of snow, the smallest winter total on record.
A holiday verse reframes Christmas with a girl from Riverdale and her mother as voices of goodwill. The poem contrasts winter scenes with hidden scheming, then returns to themes of love, generosity, and teaching kindness to friends and neighbors during the season.
Mrs. Herman Pauls died Monday December 19 at 0.15 at 316 West 128th Street Riverdale after a yearlong illness. She leaves husband a daughter Agnes six sisters and one brother. Jds Kuse born Riverdale January 16 1887 married Herman Pauls December 19 1921 died aged 34 10 19. Funeral at 1 30 at the house and 2 00 at St Pauls church Rev Wind officiating. Interment Oakland cemetery.
A young Chicago Heights businessman thwarted a street collision on Lincoln avenue near the Chicago street school. He swerved toward a fire plug after a girl darted into his path. the auto wrecked and both he and a companion escaped. Dr. Weidner treated a leg cut with five stitches. the girl’s life was saved. In other items, Mrs Cyril DesJeans in Indianapolis welcomes a baby boy. Mrs Jacob Nomes of Gano visits Riverdale with her parents.
The article stresses cooperation between home and school as key to a child’s education. It argues education begins at birth and parents must instill habits such as truthfulness, obedience, kindness, and thrift. It warns that neglect harms future outcomes and calls for parents to know and support teachers for true cooperation.
Immanuel Church presents a 1921 Sunday school Christmas program with singing recitations and dialogues. The program includes performances of carols such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful, along with German language items and distribution of gifts.
Delton and Riverdale residents could gain a brighter Christmas as the Delton Riverdale Building and Loan Association offers limited shares in its twenty first series. Start the New Year by joining as a savers member and participate in the association’s benefits. Secretary Lorace Holmes notes the twenty first series issued January 1. Also notice a job opening for a young lady grocery clerk at North Side Grocery and Market, John Muller, Riverdale 392.
Harvey Lodge B P O Ellis hosts New Year’s Eve party with dance and supper. Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion presents the first Grand Masque Ball at Twin City Garage on December 31. Prizes totaling 95 dollars for groups and individuals, including best dressed and most comical. Costumes rented at Legion HQ 9 am to 10 pm. All dancers must be masked. Poster locally lists prizes.
Parcel post at the Chicago post office exceeded last year’s total by more than 500 tons. On December 20 1920 shipments reached 1 0467 tons, and the next day 1 5836 tons. Letters canceled rose from 4720305 to 4769541 as reported by F H Galbraith superintendent of mails for Postmaster Arthur C Lueder.
Notice stating that those who placed orders for mine turning should wait until after the holidays while work resumes. Signed by Phare Riverdale and referencing 314.
A west side incident reports a woman threatening her husband after he refused to give her $1 for piano tuning. Police were contacted as the matter appears resolved with no further details.
The Dolton Village Board discussed watchman needs at Fredericka street crossing and whether the 147th street subway under C and EI tracks should be improved at a $150,000 cost with one third funded by the county. The board referred questions to the attorney for information and noted railroad work starting at Lincoln avenue.
Miss Anna Hanschmann, young pianist from the Columbia School of Music in Chicago, gave a Monday recital at Miss Jeanette Shaw’s residence. Her program featured works by McDowell Liszt Scott Chopin Debussy and Rachmaninoff and she met the demands with enthusiasm and finish. Assisting were Miss Edna Larson and Mrs Sterrenberg who performed in varied song groups.
R. G. DeYoung of 53 West 109th street attended the funeral of his uncle Gerrit DeYoung in Milwaukee. The Roseland native, last of the family, grew up at Michigan avenue and 104th streets. He was brother to the late George, John, and Dirk DeYoung and leaves a wife and several married children.
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