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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1927
Page
8
Troop 1 of the Lansing Girl Scouts elected Bernice Armantrout patrol leader of the Polar Bears and Esther Nondorf patrol leader of the Red Foxes. A mother tea was proposed for Monday February 14, with Amantrout as scribe and the meeting closed at taps.
Birthdays for Max Trinowski and Geo Jessen noted with family gatherings. Births include Roger William Lang and other infant news. numerous social visits and local events listed. The South Holland post office hours on Washington's Birthday are announced.
Three Roseland high school boys admitted to cutting holes in 50 to 75 automobile tires as a prank. They used a file to gouge tires and inner tubes, with spare tires treated similarly. Police traced the vandalism to the youths, whose parents agreed to cover all damages.
Local church notices list multiple denominations with service times and subjects. First Reformed Church offers Holland and English sermons on faith and sight at 9 30, 2, and 3 30 p m along with Sunday school and Christian Endeavor. St Anne's Georgetown? Catholic Mass at 9 30 a m. First Christian Church schedules morning and afternoon services. Oak Glen hosts two Holland sermons by Rev. Celdman at 9 and 2 p m. Methodist Episcopal, Rock’s Hall lists Sunday school 10 a m, Intermediate League 6 p m, evening worship 7 p m.
Vera Reynolds stars in The Million Dollar Handicap at Riverdale Theater with Fables and comedy acts. Marie Prevost and Harrison Ford headline Almost a Lady for Sunday matinee. Kid Boots with Eddie Cantor Clara Bow Billie Dove and Lawrence Gray plays Wednesday to Thursday with Ziegfeld gowns and spectacle. It promises Broadway Chicago and national fame in one entertainment package.
Tonight Private Izzy Murphy with George Jessel Patsy Ruth Miller and Vera Gordon. Saturday Art Acord in The Scrapping Kid plus Pathe Review. Sunday Matinee 2 30 Edward Everett Horton in The Whole Towns Talking with Buster Brown comedy. February 22 23 Temptress with Greta Garbo Antonio Moreno Lionel Barrymore. February 24 25 Hoot Gibson in The Silent Rider a thrilling love story.
The State Theatre marks its fifth anniversary with a week of celebrations starting February 20. Irene Rich stars on Sunday February 29 in Dont Tell the Wife with vaudeville acts. Jackie Coogan performs February 21 22 23 in Johnny Get Your Hair Cut. Milton Sills appears February 24 25 26 in The Silent Lover. Harold Andersen will play Birthday Greetings on the marvel organ.
County Judge John D. Biggs ruled that the state department of public works and buildings could condemn ground in Riverdale on Halsted street for a viaduct over the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad at 138th street. The ruling establishes a Cook county precedent empowering condemnation of municipal land for state highway projects.
The sale by Charles Heusmann at his residence one mile north of Chi Heights and two miles south of Glenwood on Halsted and Glenwood road opens Wednesday March 2 1927 at 10 o clock. Items include 7 head horses 3 Holstein cows 3 dot chickens 1 Titan tractor 1 Rumley threshing machine 1 Sandwich hay baler 1 Oliver gang plow 1 corn binder grain harvester 2 grass mowers 1 manure spreader 1 hay loader 1 side delivery rake 1 corn planter 10 ft double disc 2 disc 8 wagons 3 sets harness 200 ft drive belt riding cultivators 1 barn 60x100 ft and other farm implements. Lunch served on grounds. James Gowens Auctioneer.
Fred Wesse a C and E I switchman since 1920 died Sunday after a stomach influenza at his Dalton home aged 50 he left a widow and was buried from the Methodist church. Charles Rose light repair man in Yard Center died Monday at his Dalton home after years of heart trouble survived by wife and four children. George McGinnis a Hammond Indiana fireman on the C and E I was injured Friday night when struck by a speeding car while boarding a streetcar his leg nose and chest were injured and he is slowly recovering in St Margarets hospital Hammond.
The weekly Y service was omitted last week due to a shortage of electric lights. While attendees sat in darkness, the radio station continued to operate and provided the anticipated edification. H. E. Olson, a long-time Y regular, left Tuesday for a one week visit to Detroit with family. Mr. and Mrs. Tom O’Donnell of Chicago and their daughter Phyllis visited Executive Secretary and Mrs. Farbridge last week.
O Donnell of The Thrift Essay contest judged by Yard Center Thornton Township High School and Harvey prompts many essays. The elimination process continues as judges review eligible entries. Essays overall show a higher grade, making the final decision a difficult task.
Auction at 10 a m on Torrence avenue 1 1 2 miles south of Oak Glen offers 8 bay horses 1400 lb approximate weight 7 Holstein cows tested BTB 7 tons baled alfalfa hay 1 8 16 international tractor 1 Mauers baling press complete line of general farming tools Planet Jr gardening tools 500 bushels corn usual sale terms lunch at noon John Klemme Auct 41 p John W Peters Prop
In loving memory of Christina Lau who passed away two years ago on February 21. Gone, but not forgotten. 41-1p Jacob Lau.
Illinois households report high bath tub ownership as Chicago leads among large cities. Public utilities generated 571.687 million kWh in December 1926, up 9 percent from December 1925. Automobile deaths in Cook County reached 946 in 1926. Illinois also leads in brick and tile production and use.
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