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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
8
Church members and friends held a Saturday luncheon in the church to honor Pastor Rev Milton M Schaper and his bride from the Lan sing Methodist church. A quilt and a silver donation were presented. All attendees reported a delightful evening.
Community notes detail New Year celebrations at the Schultz home on Ada street with Schultz and Koenig families plus Lansing visitors. Birthdays mark events at Peter Senzig’s Hammond home and Mrs. Doeb’s birthday observance in Hammond. Other items mention hospitalities, new area residents, travel between Hammond and Chicago, and local work notices.
Rev A Karreman leads sermons in Holland at 9 30 a m and in English at 2 00 p m with subjects And His Father Kissed Him and The Elder Son The 3 30 p m Sunday school and 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor led by Mr Richard Dekker complete the day
Rev. L. Vereer of Grand Rapids will preach at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Protestant Reformed Church Book's Hall at Oak Glen.
South Holland high school hosts the Dalton Boosters tonight January 13 at Harvey High. The local squad carries three wins and three defeats as fans expect a competitive game.
In memory of August Schucker who died two years ago on January 16, 1926. The Lord has given the Lord has taken so rest in peace till the earth is awakened. Then the gain of death we'll prove though the Lord took one we loved. Daughter and Widow.
Official publication states the condition of First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale Illinois as of December 31 1927. John Harms Jr cashier swears the figures match the Auditor of Public Accounts report and the document is sworn January 5 1928 before Notary Milton Meeder.
The schedule lists Rex Ingram’s The Garden of Allah Friday, Tom Mix Tumbling River Saturday, Hawk of the Hills chapter, No Place To Go Sunday matinee, Milton Sills Hard Boiled Hagerty Tuesday and Wednesday, John Barrymore When Man Loves Thursday and Friday, and Vaudeville Merry Makers Saturday. Prices up to $2 top in New York, with 15 and 35 cents admission for the vaudeville act.
Tom Tyler and his pals in The Flying A Ranch on Saturday. Sunday matinee shows Warner Baxter in The Coward. Ed Wynn with Chester Conklin star in Rubber Heels from January 18 to 19, a tremendously gripping story by Arthur Stringer.
The State Theatre shows daily matinees including Marion Davies in The Fair Co-ed with added novelties and The Collegians in Splashing Thru. vaudeville on Jan 12 13 14. Patsy Ruth Miller stars Jan 15 with five vaudeville acts. Jan 16 18 features Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Mackaill in Man Crazy with Dizzy Lights. William Boyd in Two Arabian Nights to come.
Regular Scout meeting at Highlawn Public School gym on Friday January 13 1928 from 7 to 9 pm includes urging scouts to pass tests and donate for a Bunco party. Bunco party will be at Riverdale village hall on Friday February 17 1928 with details to follow.
We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during our loss. Special thanks to the Ladies' choir of St. Paul’s church and Rev. Kemnitz for kind words. William Mohr and Family.
Mrs Axelfritz complains her dog shuns the lap during meals. Grandma Matson comments no well behaved dog tolerates being used as a napkin in the kitchen.
The board asks I. H. B. and B. & O. C. T. railways to station an additional guard on the ground at the crossing deemed essential after success at the C. & W. I. crossing. Matthias G. Reitz offers 20 by 370 foot land for Cottage Grove Avenue dedication to avoid condemnation, aiding traffic artery completion. The Illinois Brick Company denies lighting the clayhole. The finance committee will audit police books monthly. A section of the 156th street sewer plan is struck from the ordinance.
Acme Steel declares two quarterly dividends of 1.25 dollars per share bringing annual cash to five dollars per share. The move, tied to a favorable 1928 outlook, follows the board's meeting before Senator J. E. Mac Murray left on a world cruise. The company holds its highest cash balance in history as expansion continues. Net income has averaged about 1.3 million dollars annually after charges, with two mills added and output now the largest in its specialty lines.
At Paul Gall Post meeting Reverend Edward A. Voorhees newly elected Post chaplain announced his intent to serve the American Legion in all ways, especially in caring for sick and disabled veterans. Carl Maurer reported 49 members already paid their 1928 dues as of the meeting. Commander Baumgartner urged outstanding members to remit to finance officer Russell Trimbel in Dolton, Illinois.
We regret we cannot reply to each friend who sent messages of sympathy. We trust this sincere expression of our gratitude will be accepted.
Buda plans a January Tuesday boxing show with Gary Y team led by Johnny Zale squaring off against Chicago’s top. Zale may meet Tony Stone after their sensational amateur light weight battles in Chicago Heights where an extra round kept Zale ahead. locals also eye industrial matches on a star packed program.
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