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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1929
Page
8
In loving remembrance of our mother Anna Stanczik who died February 17 1929 and our father Micheal Stanczik who died January 7 1929 by their children.
The Beckman family marked multiple birthdays from February 7 to February 15 with a grand gathering including neighbors and friends such as Walter Cook Herman Mueller and families, and Carl Beckman turning 18. Other local celebrations included Mrs. Walter Schultz’s birthday week adventure and honors to several guests. Reverend Dunning and wife observed their 10th wedding anniversary along with the pastor’s birthday, as John Braschler’s residence note continues on page 7.
Limbert world champion revolver shot and noted naturalist will headline a March 18 1929 program at South Molland Village Hall hosted by the Izaak Walton League. The Boise Idaho native, famed for wildlife photography and mountain adventures, will share feats and stories to benefit local outing conditions. Jacob P. DeYoung, president of the South Holland Chapter, promotes the event.
Mrs. Jacob Menzelaar aged 66 died February 11 1929 in Dal ton. She belonged to the First Christian Reformed church of South Holland. Funeral services were held February 14 at her Chicago street home with Rev K W Fortuin officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn cemetery.
Friday features Tonite-Rhamon Novarro and Norma Shearer in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg. Saturday presents Rex in Guards of the Wild with Jack Perrin plus The Fire Pit episode of Tarzan the Mighty and a comedy. Sunday showcases Karl Dane and George Arthur in Brotherly Love. Feb 19 and 20 show John Gilbert in The Masks of the Devil.
We thank relatives neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness death and burial of our dear wife and mother and especially Rev Kreis for his comforting words. Otto Schlueter and Family.
The undersigned will hold a public sale at the Berkley Farm two blocks south of Glenwood and Dyer road two miles north of 14th street one mile east of Glenwood four miles northwest of Dyer four miles northeast of Chicago Heights. Friday February 22 1929 starting at 9 30 a m. 18 head Holstein cattle all TB tested 4 head horses 10 hogs 4 sheep 2 dozen chickens implements 2 Rumley tractors thrashing machine corn shedder silage cutter hay baler grain harvester corn binder Oliver gang plow 4 gasoline engines complete line of farming implements Usual terms Lunch served by Ladies Aid WM HEUSMANN Prop JAMES GOUWENS Auctioneer JOHN JAY GOUWENS Clerk
The Riverdale Theatre lists a slate of features and shorts. Prominent acts include Pho Des ert Vultures and Eagle of the Night with S Sunday host Hsther Ralston and Gary Cooper in Half a Bride. Richard Dix stars in Easy Come Easy Go on February 20 and 21. Giggles galore hint at fast paced American humor.
New York reports unmatched U S road buildup with a decade of public votes totaling about 10 billion dollars for road construction and maintenance. Louisiana Iowa West Virginia and Missouri backed 240 million in highway bonds last year. New York has 11 000 miles of hard surfaced roads while Illinois and Indiana lead in road types. Maryland and Delaware completed initial road improvements. The Commerce Department cites 6 500 000 miles of highways worldwide, with the United States housing most of the improved roads.
Matinee daily Thursday through Saturday February 14 16 features Give and Take with George Sidney and Jean Hersholt plus Fox Movietone News and Vitaphone acts. Sunday February 17 Billie Dove stars in Adoration with Vitaphone vaudeville. February 18 20 shows The Spieler a talkie Carnival with Renee Adoree Alan Hale and Vitaphone specialty Giovanni Martinelli.
Illinois Supreme Court refused writs in the case of William Hauke 31 former Harvey man sentenced to hang February 15 for the murder of Isabella Scheckley of Chicago He will be the last Illinois prisoner executed by hanging as the crime occurred before electrocution law He had earlier received delays and a two murderers' reprieve was granted for Thursday electrocution.
Riverdale fruit sale set for Saturday afternoon at the village hall. Riverdale events include Highlawn school PTA meeting Thursday Feb 21 at 3 pm with refreshments. Chicago Street PTA invites members to a Monday Feb 18 8 pm meeting with a special program and refreshments.
The quotation One picture is worth a thousand words is attributed to Confucius in some writings. The exact origin and wording vary across sources and editions.
Civic choruses grow nationwide and a local chorus has 117 singers already with more joining. The Philharmonic Choral Society invites all average voices to join for a weekly 1.5 hour rehearsal. They meet February 27 at 7.45 p m in Thornton Township High School music room.
A steel chain of buckles grows dull and dusty. Pack them in a box with fine emery dust, seal the lid, and shake vigorously for several minutes. Brush away the abrasive dust to finish the cleaning.
Fragmentary quote reflects belief in undiscovered character within each person. The text hints at self exploration and inhibits a bold journey akin to Columbus exploring inner realms.
Peter Schaefer aged 82 died Friday February 8 after a brief illness at his son Raphael Schaefer's Riverdale home. Survived by widow Mary three sons Frank Wendell and Raphael all of Riverdale a daughter Sister M Roberta of the Dominican Order Nashville Tenn and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 8 in St Marys Church conducted by Father Liebreich with interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
The quote notes how distance enlarges the world by making friends far away feel nearer and novel, extolling the spread of latitudes and longitudes as a measure of space and connection. The reflection links friendship to geographic scale and exploration.
The exact start of the wage system cannot be found in his tory, but records show it existed long before 1321 B.C.
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