25 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
1
Student essay urges active service over lip service in the war, calling for patriotism guided by virtue. It contrasts noisy praise with deeds, urges support for soldiers, Y M C A, Red Cross, and prayerful morality, and appeals to Christians to seek righteousness and duty to country and fellow men.
Carl Maurer of Dolton and son of Mr and Mrs Wm Maurer writes from France thanking the Line From Home Club for Thanksgiving aid. He notes a safe voyage, a good spread, and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as American forces serve in Europe.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a fourth class postmaster examination to be held in Harvey Illinois on February 23 1918. It aims to certify candidates for the vacancy at South Holland plus other openings at that office. The $800 yearly pay is noted and applicants must be 21 or 18 in states with full age for women. Applicants must reside in the post office territory and meet citizenship requirements.
A long list of election dates for aldermanic, municipal, and state offices. It covers filing deadlines, registration days, primaries, withdrawals, and the general election, with entries spread from January through November and includes note fragments about village and municipal court offices.
Railroad men staged a snow battle on 137th street and Indiana avenue then smiled. Mrs. Henry Schnoor turned 80 as relatives visited in Riverdale. Immanuel Lutheran Church tours its annual meeting January 27 at 2 PM with officer elections. The Happy Hour Club meeting is postponed due to coal shortages.
John Greick, 56, respected Ridge resident east of Dalton, died this morning at 1 30 after a lingering cancer illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 o clock at the house and 2 o'clock at St Paul s Lutheran Church conducted by Rev H Wind.
A.B. Johnson sold the Riverdale theatre lease to Fred M. Schneider of Homewood who takes possession this week. The new proprietor with show business experience promises quality shows and music for the admission price. The Johnsons, now Harvey residents, leave fondly after building local friendships.
Bert B. Fornaciari and Miss Gertrude Soenksen married at Ascension church with Rev Father McCarthy officiating Tuesday morning. Bridesmaids were Virginia Brauer and Alice Fornaciari, best man Paul Soenksen, music by Vera Geudtner and a Chicago soloist. The couple will honeymoon in Florida and Cuba and reside at 60 East 155th Street after February 1. Fornaciari is with Llarvey Motor Co. bride is daughter of William Soenksen, Eagle Store proprietor, Harvey.
Internal Revenue Department agents will visit Riverdale, Dalton, Thornton, Glenwood, Chicago Heights, and Siloge on listed dates to collect income tax. The notice warns the tax is small but payment is required, with collectors dispatched to each town. Citizens are urged to consult a department representative if unsure about the tax.
The G. W. Spencer Post Woman's Relief Corps No. 279 held a public installation at the Village Hall on Sunday afternoon January 20 1918 with Miss May Propper installing officer. Officers installed include President Mrs. Mary Burger S V President Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson J V President Mrs. Mary Perry Secretary Mrs. Mary Ferguson Treasurer Mrs. Della Deam Chaplin Mrs. Alice Dowd Conductor Mrs. Bertha Sprick Patriotic Instructor Mrs. Emily Nipley Press Correspondent Mrs. Emily Schmidt Musician Mrs. Mabel Cowings Assistant Conductor Mrs. Lacy Kinney Assistant Guard Mrs. Mary Jonas Color Bearers Mrs. Bertha Corriveau Mrs. Louisa Schafer Mrs. Marie Haddorn and Mrs. Theresa Hess.
German Oak Lodge No. 57 A O U W held a public installation of officers on Sunday evening January 18. Officers installed included Past Master Workman Henry J. Dillner and Master Workman William J. Albrechts, with John H. Hoppe as Foreman and Charley C. Schnoor as Recorder and financier. An illustrated Panama Canal lecture by A L Sweeney followed. A large crowd attended despite cold weather and luncheon was served by ladies. A new class of candidates will be initiated soon by the A O U W Club Degree Team of Chicago.
A second hand shop opened near the post office offering buy and sell of furniture and tools with commission sales and repair services. A small stock of new enamel ware is available at low prices. Contact Jac Brookfest at 13567 Tadiakia Ave Riverdale PS8.
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