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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
1
The article argues that a 90 percent grade reflects error rate rather than true achievement and urges honest reporting of a child's learning. It condemns prizes for stirring competition, notes the limitations of marks and tests, and urges focus on effort and self-improvement over standings and averages.
The Cook County Justices and Police Magistrates Association held its third annual banquet at the Morrison hotel in Chicago with over a hundred members and guests. Discussion centered on selecting capable officials and ensuring fines from road law enforcement stay in the arresting village or town, amid the rise of 125 new deputy sheriffs and potential multi body authority. Local justices from Dolton Harvey Thornton voiced desire to keep fines local.
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association reports three stock series matured and the fourth series pays out March 1. Members have received 61 400 in cash or equivalent and will receive 7 500 more on March 1. The organization serves the community and invites new and existing members to buy and add shares in the twenty first series issued January 1.
Mrs. A J Perry voices frustration over Woodmen of the World life insurance dispute in Riverdale while the Cornells clash with Cornell A C in a Chicago Middleweight Championship at Dexter Park Pavilion. Hegewisch vs West Side Arrows serves as curtain raiser with a large planned crowd and reservations.
St Pauls Church states there will be no Sunday school on New Years day. The Luther League will meet on Wednesday evening January 3. The note ends with a proverb about saving money and mentions First National Bank of Dolton.
Junior Weidner, home for the holidays, will graduate next June as a lieutenant at Culver Military Academy Indiana. The school honors its graduates and the 700 cadets, as relatives and friends toast Christmas at Mgr. and Mrs. Wm. Ehlers. Other items include baby news at 6383 Oak Street, visits from Louis Reich of Kansas City, and thanks from Mrs. Mary Krueger. Shoes advertised by Joe Alpert at Riverdale.
A rumor spreads about Libbey McNeal and Libbey building a new plant near Dalton and South Holland Riverdale, modeled after the Blue Island facility. The community hopes the rumor becomes fact as discussions continue.
Miss Lois Weidner daughter of Dr and Mrs M Robert Weidner married Donald K Searles a Chicago businessman Wednesday evening Dec 28. The ceremony at the Weidner home 417 Lincoln avenue Daly ton officiated by Rev P C Wike Our Savior s church. About 50 guests attended.
A New Year schedule lists a Harvey Lodge party with dance and supper on New Year’s Eve, St. Paul’s Eve Lutheran church mixed choir baneco on Jan 14 1922, W R C installation on Jan 6, and W C T U meeting on Jan 5 at Mrs Wad dell’s home with lunch served. all members urged to attend.
A New Year’s Eve program at Dolten M E Church begins at 9 80 with a Get together social hour followed by a devotional service closing the Old Year and welcoming the New Year The pastor reads The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke and repeats on request A second Watch Night Party at Dalton Methodist Church starts at 9 30 with an evening program and social in the church basement ending with a devotional service at 11 30 All are invited Old and young to attend.
A historical note claims Arabian vinegar is far superior to other vinegars, praising its quality and refinement in traditional Arab production methods.
Judge Claire C Edwards of Lake County Court orders Gov Len Small to face trial on charges of conspiracy to defraud Illinois of $2,000,000 in interest on public funds. Trial date set after January 7 court call. defense sought defects in indictments.
Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs is freed after serving over two years for urging dis regard for draft laws. He is described as charming and capable of inspiring agreement despite opposing views. The piece reflects on his controversial views and a defiant stance toward the Kaiser.
Will sell out due to old age and illness stock fixtures and business. Good chance for right party. Auction details to be arranged by J C Broqyfelt Riverdale.
Illinois Agricultural Association presents findings to the Illinois Tax Commission on farm land taxes. Surveys across Cook County and ninety counties show many farms taxed above true cash value by 30 to 50 percent during peak prices. Three township estimators averaged to form county values. counties and bureaus offered supporting evidence. The commission will issue a decision later. First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale advertises a bank dollar slogan.
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