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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
8
Van Der Giessen Brothers of Harvey Illinois form a personal and independent pool to market onion sets and aid independent growers. The move aims to stabilize marketing, pool orders cover most grower supplies, and reduce panicky shortages while expanding the dealer network.
Notice from South Holland Police seeks inquiry about an abandoned vehicle a 1925 Jewett sedan motor number 251694 and serial number 256681. Chief of Police is contact point for information.
A public sale announced by Holland Chief Wesley Diekman Sr. will take place January 15 1938 at 2 p.m. at Neal's Motor Sales in South Holland. Items offered include a 1928 Pontiac sedan with motor P 35 1180 and serial 318004 and a 1929 Dodge coupe with motor DA 8990 and serial DA 420389 to the highest bidder.
Mr H Evenhus of Engelwood to deliver sermons Sunday morning at 9 and afternoon at 1 30 in Bethany Reform Church due to absent pastor supply to Midlothian Ill Regular Sunday school at 8 30 and evening address on Liberty or License by the pastor.
Frances L Jones aged 86 of 18883 S Dearborn Street Riverdale died Sunday at 5 15 p m She resided with Mr and Mrs W H Hayes for two years earlier lived in Chicago She had no immediate relatives Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bachmann Funeral Home Interment at Oakwoods Cemetery
Donald Lee Rosenberg six month old son of Mr and Mrs O C Rosenberg of South Holland died Friday January 7 at home after a short illness that developed into pneumonia. He was born July 14 1987 in South Holland. He leaves four brothers Odean Paul Ross and Robert. Funeral services were held Monday January 10 from the home with Rev Ter Louw officiating. Interment followed in Oak Glen cemetery.
Edley Neath, 58, formerly of Dolton, died Wednesday January 12 in Los Angeles. The body will be shipped to Doty Funeral Home in Roseland for services. For further information call Dolton 584-W.
The piece argues decades of safety efforts still leave 40,300 deaths and 1,060,000 injuries from 1937 auto crashes. It contends public opinion balks at strict laws, driven by a drive for speed and fear of penalties, noting inconsistent outrage between large totals and isolated incidents.
William J C Zesch of 14125 S Wabash Ave Riverdale is confined to St Francis hospital Blue Island with a streptococcal leg infection. Mrs Arthur Vorphal and daughters Carol and Jean recover at home from pneumonia. Leyden Avenue Cleaners relocates to 73 E 187th Street next to Dale Theatre on Saturday January 15. Calumet Radio Service at 11416 Michigan Ave renovated interior. The G W Spencer Woman's Relief Corps Junior Club installs officers Saturday January 15 at 1:00 PM at Riverdale Village Hall. members urged to attend.
In loving memory of our beloved mother Mary Wesse called to eternal rest one year ago January 17 1937. Mus M May Mrs Frank Millar Mrs iC La May Mrs John Hausman one side of the moon has never been and never will be viewed by man it is eternally turned away from the earth. An eastern bishop used to rid himself of unwanted tailors by telling them to come back when the moon comes round.
Miss Pauline Steinhauer daughter of Mr and Mrs William Steinhauer of 13804 Park Avenue Dalton married Carl Christian. The ceremony occurred August 15 at the Harvey Lutheran Church.
A black leather portfolio is missing Tuesday morning containing valuable printing papers. Please contact Kinney Hood Printing Co at Riverdale 309. Reward offered.
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