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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1932
Page
6
The Washington program at Calvin Coolidge school on Monday February 22 featured the life of Washington from infant days to inauguration. Students from multiple schools performed scenes, with the Lansing Municipal band, choir, and invited guests including Mayor Winterhoff. Local figures and families attend, with community support for the event and surrounding notices.
Local radio service ad lists Meyer and VanderAa Callat at 162 West Tosth Street South Tolland and Telephone Harvey 258 1 1 for dependable radio support.
Public notice from WM Voss Clerk by order of the President and Village Board warns that all dogs must be tied and kept off streets or faced shooting. Proclamation cards available.
Mrs Henry A Gouwens dies at 71 after a paralytic stroke at St Francis hospital She lived with her mother and brother since her husband’s passing Survived by four sons a sister and a brother Funeral services were held at the Morris Anker residence Burial Oaklawn cemetery A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs William H Anker on February 19 Fire damages a car at Angelo Cascenzi property on Woodlawn Avenue Miss Jennie Stielstra of Holland Michigan teaches in Cicero plans to leave May 1 for South Africa to be a missionary teacher in the same district as Miss Veenstra
The Second Christian Reformed Church of South Holland announces 9 a.m. service titled God's Gift of Christ 1:30 p.m. Passion sermon Why Was Christ Taken Before Annas 7 p.m. Revelation explanation on the locusts Rev. 9 led by Rev. John Bouwsma.
Miss Tyse William Anderson and Miss Van Milligan, all in hospitals, are reported doing nicely. Capt. Kunst was pronounced champion at the shooting game on Monday against Fred Cook, the barber. Gerrit received a handicap and deserves high honors. Fred made many close shaves.
The notice indicates a Parents Teachers session continues from Page 5 within the next two weeks. Personal invitations will be sent to each individual mother and teacher. A program and refreshments are planned for the afternoons.
On March 1 1982 at 3 pm the Lincoln P T A will host its regular meeting in Lincoln School. Two teachers will speak about fitting and interesting subjects. Attendees will meet the teachers and hear about upcoming projects including a hard times party. April will feature Winds Bell Telephone Co with a new sound motion picture release. The community chorus meets Tuesday evening March 1st at 7 pm. Publicity Chairman.
Tonight and tomorrow Warner Baxter stars in Surrender with Eddie Buzzel offering Kings or Better and TLooneytoon. Sunday features Ann Harding and Leslie Howard in Devotion a romance with drama. March 1 and 2 Norma Shearer and Robert Montgomery perform Private Lives with bargain 10c and 20c admission.
Mrs. Louise Jeneschefski and daughter express thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during the death and burial of their husband and father. They note appreciation for car and flower arrangements, the quartets, Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges, and the police who attended the funeral, with special thanks to Rev. Kreis for comforting words.
Commencement of work on Ford automobiles at the Ford Motor company plant at 126th street and Torrence avenue aims to employ about 1000 men within a week or ten days, rising to 3500 by April 1 as parts arrive from Detroit. The eight and four model cars are to be marketed soon. Local employment would improve conditions. Also, the Pressed Steel Car Co in Hegewisch won a new order for repairs to 100 steel hopper cars from Belt Railway of Chicago, adding more local work.
A terse remark on a man who speaks plainly yet avoids chatter. The source lines imply a characterization of restraint and honesty in speech, contrasting talkativeness with directness. The quote suggests a value placed on concise expression over idle talk.
A crowded service at Lansing St. John's Lutheran marked the double funeral for Madeline Kammerer and Eldrup Schultz after they died when their car was hit by a fast Pennsylvania flyer at Ridge Road crossing on February 10. Rev. Harthun led the rites with a school service and a prayer at Oak Glen cemetery. Kammerer, 20, worked as a bookkeeper at Ford Motor Sales Co and is survived by her mother, stepfather, two sisters Eleanor and Arline, brother Henry, and grandmother Mrs. Sophia Schultz. Schultz, 25, leaves his mother Mrs. Sophia Schultz, three sisters Alvina Mueller Lydia Krumm Evelyn, and four brothers Clarence Evert Milton Harold.
Pigeons in ancient Greece carried messages naming Olympic victors across multiple cities, spreading news of triumphs. The birds served as a rapid, ceremonial courier linking triumphs with urban celebrations and civic pride.
A reflective line notes how thinking before speaking can curb blunt talk and prevent harm. It suggests that overcaution may also silence some who would otherwise share ideas.
Peter P. VanDrunen of 353 East 159th Street South Holland asks farmers to place formaldehyde orders early. He notes uncertain profits and government-set prices, urges early ordering, and states he plans to visit farmers in the near future.
Street car conduct debated as players clash in football field. Report notes public behavior and sportsmanship concerns affecting local teams and fans.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after a bereavement. Family members Jeannette Rietveld Olthoff Henry Rietveld Martha Rietveld thank relatives friends neighbors for floral tributes singers and comforting words from Rev Muilenberg and Rev Harmeling. 32-1p of
The Aga Khan, spiritual head of about 68 million Mohammedans in India, reportedly owns a ruby collection valued at more than 250 million dollars. The declaration highlights immense wealth tied to the silvered gems and grand heritage.
The attempt to lay an ocean cable across the Atlantic began in 1857 but stalled. A renewed effort was finally undertaken later, signaling a new push to complete the transatlantic link.
A proverb-like note likens excessive curiosity about business and crowd labor to a sting from bees. It echoes a warning about overly keen observers drawing negative consequences.
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