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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1931

Page

6

Local Social News From Lansing Area And Chicago Visitors

Mrs. Martin Bultge and family visited Mackigan Cin near the lake with several Chicago relatives. The Lansing Municipal band announced its first concert next Thursday at 8 p.m. on Chicago avenue and Isside street led by director Mr. Isaacson. Edna Hampton, a St Margaret's hospital nurse, had tonsils removed and planned a three week vacation in Winamac. Notable graduates and achievements from the Morrison hotel Chicago event were shared, including Mildred Knipp winning a division seven banner. Various community activities followed: Camp Fire Girls planning a July camp, Lutheran school graduation, St Anne's church dance, and an American Legion Auxiliary social at the Dugout with prize winners.

Martin Bultge Mildred Harold Walter Malchow Chicago Macaigan Cin Nelson Bultge Lansing Budge Lansing Municipal Band Chicago Avenue Isside Street Isaacson Bernice Edna Hampton St. Margaret’s Hspital Oscar Peter- Sun Joord Street Tier Auth Ani Carl Hampton Winamac Ind Edna Morrison Hotel Iva Hargeshimer Marion Jansen Marion Frank Mildred Knipp Nina Larson Viola Taylor Edwin Lange Cook County Maurer 183Rd Street Anthony Koselke Washington Street Urbana Ill Fire Department Illinois Camp Fire Ridge Road Howard Bertram Miss Laughlin Miss Wheeler Lowell Gustav Bock Gutowski Ida Paul Daehn Raymond Stromewood Myer 188Rd Street A. Tudwig Virginia Elkhart St. Anne's Church Beck’s Hall Miss Rice Thornton Fractional Wieh Lawrence Koselke Woodrow Eckstein Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Indiana Avenue Max Koselke Banco Fulker West A. Koselke St. Anne’s Parish

Harvey Will Celebrate Harvey July 1 Celebration Planned

The city council the American Legion and the chamber of commerce sponsor a July 1 celebration for Harvey with fireworks and a large community gathering. Local groups join to organize the event and invite all residents to attend the festive program.

Harvey American Legion Chamber of Commerce

Bids Sought for Janitor and Bus Transportation

The board of education of Pat No 150 invites bids for school transportation and janitor work. Bids must reach the clerk by July 20, 1981 and only residents of Dist. 150 may bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. WM. P. Paarlberg, Clerk, South Tolland, Illinois.

Board of Education Pat No 150 WM. P. Paarlberg South Tolland

Bears Tie Five Five In Calumet Fish Game

South Holland notes report road work on 159th Street approaches to the Little Calumet bridge and paving progress on Indiana Avenue. Bearcats battle Calumet Fish and Game Club to a five five tie then beat Hebrew Pleasure Club six to three.

Little Calumet 159Th Street Indiana Avenue 147Th Street Marion Butler Griffith Lone Stone Lake Wis Peter van Noort Burelars Maariberg and Fisher Francis Schreiber Flarvey Ingall’s Hospital Peter Smits Morse J. VanDrunen Nellie VanZanten Kalamazoo Mich Western State Teachers’ College Dinette Set Bessie Vyverberg South Holland Bearcats Calumet Fish and Game Club Siamond Lefty Swart Anker Kelly Swart Pauly Bearcat Diamond Hebrew Pleasure Club Kickert Bearcat Hammond Sportsmen Hilltop A. C Bearcat Field Munster

Euwema and Kickert Wed at Oak Park Arms Hotel

Miss Martha Euwema daughter of Herman Euwema Berwyn wed Cornelius Kickert son of Mr and Mrs Henry Kickert of South Holland. The ceremony was at 730 p m Wednesday June 24 at Oak Park Arms Hotel Oak Park Rev J J Weersing officiated First Christian Reformed Cicero. Maid of honor Mrs Clarence Rispens bridesmaid Miss Sarah Kickert best man Mr Reuben Wickert. The couple left for a California honeymoon the day after the wedding.

Euwema-Kickert Martha Euwema Herman Euwema Berwyn Cornelius Kickert Henry Kieckert South Holland Oak Park Arms Oak Park J. J. Weersing First Christian Reformed Church Cicero

Forschner Estate Left to Wife in $1.5 Million Will

The will of Thomas J. Forschner probated last week leaves $1.5 million to his widow in trust for her life. He supported an orphan's home in Germany and funded expenses for the German cardinal during the Eucharistic congress. Both he and his wife aided relief efforts through their liberality.

Thomas J. Forschner Forschner Germany

Theatres Present Charlie Chan and Dishonored Screens

Friday and Saturday feature Charlie Chan Carries On with Warner Oland a suspenseful world roaming drama Also Adventures in Africa a red blooded series twelve two reel subjects plus a comedy and cartoon Sunday showcases Charles Farrell and Elis a Landi in Body and Soul romance above the clouds Against the Rules comedy Ve C blues and Aesop's Fable Tuesday and Wednesday July 7 and 8 present Victor McLaglen and Marlene Dietrich in Dishonored

Charlie Chan Warner Oland Africa Charles Farrell Elissa Landi Victor McLaglen Marlene Dietrich

Royal Neighbors Bunco and Card Party July 7

A Royal Neighbors of America event features a Bunco and Card Party on July 7 at 8 15 p m with many prizes and a $2 basket of groceries door prize. Everyone is welcome. Women’s Relief Corps No 279 will meet once in July and August on July 17 and August 21 due to heat. The Woman’s Relief Corps picnic is at Dalton Park on Wednesday July 8 with all members and families urged to attend.

Royal Neighbors of America Women’s Relief Corps No. 279 Woman's Relief Corps Dalton Park

Canada Thistle Notice for Thornton Township

Notice to farmers property owners and renters to destroy Canada thistles and comply with state law. Cooperate with Canada Thistle Commissioners to prevent seed production and spread by roots under penalties of 50 to 300 dollars for individuals and 50 to 200 dollars for corporations. Commissioner A F Huber Thornton Illinois Deputy Commissioner Tierman van der Aa South Holland Illinois.

Thornton

Coal Bids Sought for South Holland Schools

The Board of Education Dist No 151 South Holland invites bids July 6 for about 45 tons Pocahontas eee coal at Phoenix and 159th Street schools and about 75 tons Pocahontas mine run coal at the new South Holland school. Delivery of mine run to be before Sept 1. Peter Dalenberg, Secretary.

Board of Education of Dist. No. 151 South Holland Phoenix 159Th Street New School Peter Dalenberg

Ivanhoe Flashes to Meet Cubs at North Harvey

The Ivanhoe Flashes will play the North Harvey Cubs at North Harvey on July 5. New residents include Mr and Mrs Harold Ames from Hammond Indiana who will live at 14516 Clark Street. Bremer couple from Lake Forest will move into the office building at 144th and Stewart. The N G Club met at Mrs Dorothy Mourrise home on June 24 with Baby Lane’s birthday cake and prizes won by Dot Reaser and Helen Spindel amid hot weather.

Ivanhoe Flashes North Harvey Cubs North Harvey Ivanhoe Harold Ames Hammond Ind Howard Ruth Martin Clark Street Bremer Lake Forest 144Th and Stewart J. T. Finney Memphis Tenn Dean Crane Harriet Dawson Hester Lane Florence Morgan Echo Shirk

Our Saviours Community Church Weekly Schedule and Vacation Bible School

Our Saviours Community Church invites all to morning worship at 10 30 a m junior and U P Luther Leagues at 10 30 a m daily Vacation Bible School 9 00 to 11 30 a m through Friday July 10 with enrollment rising daily a pageant and handwork exhibit planned for Friday evening July 10 Pastor Tierman Keiter notes Pauls Galatians message on the fruit of joy church council meets Monday July 6 and Sunday school officers meet Tuesday July 7.

United Lutheran Church In America Wabash Church School Junior Luther League U. P. Luther League Boy Scouts Paul Christ Church Council Tierman Keiter

Deaths Fred Bruhn of Dalton Shoots Self

Fred Bruhn 1d tail 15 days died at Ingalls Memorial hospital Harvey Sunday June 28 after a June 25 gunshot self harm. Depression from his wife’s death and 18 months unemployment led to the act. He leaves son Frederick daughters Esther and Augusta, and brother John, all of Dalton. Funeral at Bachmann chapel and Oaklawn cemetery.

Fred Bruhn Sheridan Street Dalton Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey Frederick Esther Bruhn Augusta Joseph Lucker John Bruhn Bachmann Rev. Kreis Oaklawn Cemetery Thornton

Mrs Tillie Anderson Dies After Illness in Riverdale

Mrs. Tillie Anderson aged 64 of 18733 Wabash Avenue Riverdale died Tuesday night from heart trouble and heat. She moved with husband Antone Anderson from Chicago six weeks ago. Antone has worked 15 years at Arcady Farms Milling Co. The body was taken to Thompson Overset Mortuary 3429 Fullerton Avenue Wednesday. Funeral services were held Thursday with interment at Mt Olive.

Tillie Anderson Wabash Avenue Riverdale Antone Anderson Chicago Arcady Farms Milling Co Thompson & Overset Mortuary Fullerton Avenue Mt. Olive

In Memoriam Jennie Oling

In sad and loving memory of our dear wife and mother Jennie Oling who passed away two years ago on July 5 1929. Sweet thoughts of you comfort us and ease our tears. You were a loving mother true and kind with no friend on earth like you. God grant you peace and rest from Harry N. Oling and Children.

Jennie Oling Harry N. Oling

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

We express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy shown in our recent bereavement. Mrs. Wm. Belt Mrs. Margaret DeBouck Mrs. Emma Loichinger.

Wm. Belt Margaret DeBouck Emma Loichinger

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Canada Thistle Tierman van der AA Coal Frances J DeHollander E. 154Th Street Harvey, HI Tfours Dr. J. Finley Kettles Dr. Kettles Harry Vanderaa WM. A. Herrick E. 147Th St Halsted Harvey, Illinois Ivanhoe News OUR Saviour’s Community Church Mrs G. Jacobsoa Motor Sales Service Washington St Dolton Dolton, Ill Daniel C. Bachmann Unerad Lincoln Ave
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