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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
8
South Holland reports a blaze on the parsonage roof. firefighters used chemicals to control it before significant damage. The rest of the town notes attendances include a wedding at the Christian Reformed church and family updates.
Wisconsin white potatoes for sale at 75 cents per bushel with delivery. Classified ad from Triemstra Bros at 16735 State St South Holland Illinois lists options in real estate loans, fire windstorm automobile and onion sets insurance. Includes contact phone South Holland 1601-14. 50-tf
Public sale of stock and farm machinery on the Kotilinek farm on Burnham Avenue half a mile south of Lansing Friday February 9, starting 10 o clock in the morning. Cash terms. Peter Peerbolte mortgagee.
Helen Stanczik notes Troop No. 1 trains in Morse code and elects Linda Nerche secretary and Elizabeth Robinson treasurer. Riverdale aims for full turnout at the Feb 22 Cook County Rally in Chicago and hosts a Jan 27 bakery and candy sale to fund scout supplies.
Riverdale Boy Scouts held a meeting at the Riverdale Village hall on Friday evening at seven. Theodore Bush is on the sick list. He will speak at the Bowen school on Friday January 26 1923. All children over 12 years admitted at the Riverdale Village hall.
Miss Susie Talman of Wichert visits her brothers in Lansing. Effert Sr. returns from Ft. Atkinson. J. Tons store sold to Schultz of Oak Glen. Olthoffs of South Holland visit. Van Weelden recovers from blood poisoning. Wiednaar goes to Danforth. Kuyper family on sick list. Lash to make Lansing home after farming in Illinois. Hubregtse moves to Oostburg. P. Lansing relocates on State Lane Road. Cornell visits. Swarts travel to DeMotte to see pneumonia strained grandson. Douma rents Franklin farm. Lost tire rim carrier license 1 248 reward Kickert Auto Sales.
The Dalton church schedules Sunday school at 9:45 AM and morning worship at 11:00 AM with Holy Communion. Rev. F. F. Farmiloe preaches, and the Epworth League meets at 6:45 PM with Junior League at 2:30 PM. A Junior League Rally is set for Saturday at West Pullman M E church at 2:30 PM, with children meeting at 1:30 PM. Catechism classes meet Tue and Thu at 4 PM.
Martha Blank known as Martha Blank by friends in Riverdale and Dalton died at her Mauston Wisconsin home on January 19. She grew up in Harvey and attended St Pauls Lutheran school, lived in Chicago, and vacationed with the Niewards. A year before her death she married George Fiene of Manston.
A January 11, 1928 meeting of the Contracting Committee for Blue Island Lansing Riverdale and Roseland Locals of the Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association in Chicago reviewed plans by Fox & Dike Co. to run the Sugar Manufacturing plant and contracted beet prices. More meetings are planned with Fox & Dike representatives to present definite plans to South Side Locals.
The report notes Venezuela as having the hottest climate in the western hemisphere with extreme heat conditions shaping daily life. Experts warn of health risks and water shortages amid rising temperatures across major cities and rural areas alike.
Friday and weekend showings feature Ralph Ince presenting Out of the Snow with an all star cast at the Riverdale Theatre. Midweek offerings include The Silent Call starring Strongheart the wonder dog with a dramatic tale of love and danger. Admission 17 and 33 cents.
Saturday feature William Farnum in Scinkles of Gold from Samson followed by John Gilbert in Calvert's Valley on Sunday. Additional Buffalo Bill material. Tuesday and Wednesday January 30 and 31 present Ebb Tide with Lila Lee and James Kirkwood.
We thank all who contributed to help in the sad bereavement of our friend and neighbor Stanley Yutz who died in January. Relatives and friends express gratitude for support and sympathy.
We thank all neighbors and friends for kindness during our bereavement. Thanks for floral offerings and to Brick Makers Local No. 5 and C. E. I. railway employees, and Rev. Dorjahn for kind words. William Franke and Family.
The Ladies' Aid of the Ridge M E church will host a chicken dinner at Berger school on Tuesday evening January 30 from 5 30 to 7 p m.
A home tip suggests removing paint from window panes by washing with vinegar. The advice emphasizes a simple, natural cleaning method using common kitchen ingredients to loosen old paint.
The Woman's Relief Corps records heartfelt sympathy for the death of member Louise M. Propper in Danville on December 18, 1922. G. W. Spencer extends condolences to the bereaved family and orders the resolutions recorded in the memoirs. Signatories: Della Dean Elizabeth Robinson Frances Palmer.
We express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved son Henry Mr and Mrs C Ravesloot
Researchers report about eighteen million microbes on a single dollar bill highlighting potential contamination concerns. The study notes currency handling may spread germs, urging caution in everyday transactions and repeated hand hygiene after money exchange.
Mrs Ernestina Frantze died Monday January 22 1922 at age 74 born in Newstead Germany married William Franke in Hanover Germany two children survived one son William Jr and two grandchildren. The family moved to Glenwood Illinois then Dalton where she resided funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon led by Rev Dorjahn interment at Oakland Cemetery
A fragment expresses frustration as the speaker contemplates breaking off a relationship and reclaiming personal items, hinting at emotional strain and plans to return a pregnancy-related item for personal use.
A terse remark suggests that very few people recognize when to drop a subject once the other party reveals a broader truth about his identity. The line implies a moral judgment on discernment and timing in conversations or debates.
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