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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1930

Page

8

Crescent Eight to Sing at Lansing Church

The Crescent Eight of the First Reformed church of Roseland will sing at Lansing Reformed church on Sunday July 20 at 7 30 p m The group has broadcast from WJKB and WMBI and will present a sacred program. They will also broadcast from WMBI on July 21 at 6 30 to 7 15 p m.

Crescent Eight First Reformed Church of Roseland Lansing Reformed Church WJKS WMBI Crescent Ight

Clean streams committee to meet in South Holland

The clean streams committee holds an important meeting Monday evening at 7 30 in the village hall South Holland. Attendance is urged for all interested.

Clean Streams Committee South Holland John O. DeYoung Marion Butler Chicago H. J. Wolleman Cornelia Dalenberg Missionary Fields Arabia Albert Kingman Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harry Olthoff

Bearcats lose to Hegewisch Boosters in baseball clash

Bearcats fall 12 to 9 as seven errors late inning allow Hegewisch to pull ahead. Earlier, they beat Acme Steel 7 to 5 with Kickert dominating until the ninth. Jacobs and Sheik DeYoung homered for the Bearcats, and the new left fielder dubbed Bearcat's Flash collected three hits. Tonight they face Indiana Harbor Belt with a noted one armed pitcher on the mound. Week's slate promises strong games Tuesday Thursday and Friday.

Bearcats Hegewisch Boosters Hegewisch Acme Steel Boys Kickert Acme Boys Kickert Bear Jacobs

Community notices of church events and carnival

The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran hosts a dance July 28 at 2 30 PM. Our Saviors church social is July 24 in the basement. Paul Gall Post No 303 and the Post Band hold an annual carnival August 18 to 24 with proceeds aiding the band’s upkeep.

Ladies’ Aid St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Our Saviour’s Church Paul Gall Post No. 303 Post Band

Great Violin Maker Vincenzo Panormo of Paris and London

Vincenzo Panormo, born Monreale del Palermo 1784 and died London 1818, was a leading imitator of Stradivarius violins. A wandering craftsman, he worked in London Paris and Ireland. His instruments feature superb finish and exceptional red varnish, though they are scarce and sometimes branded.

Vincenzoe Trusiano Panormo Paris London Monreale del Palermo Lupot Aldric Panormo Stradivarius Ireland Jis

Bearded Indians and Regional Bearding Habits

Bearded Indians vary from slight to moderate growth if unshaved. Some Mexican Indians show full beards. The Guarayas of Bolivia wear long straight beards and Cashibis of the upper Ucayali region are bearded.

Bolivia Ucayli

Theatres Feature Silent Western and Sunshine Acts Tonight

The program includes Bob Steele in Cowboy and Outlaw with live sound and Jade Box and Land O Lee with synchronized music. Sunday offers This Mad World and a romantic feature with Kay Johnson Louise Dresser Basil Rathbone plus a talking comedy and movitone vaudeville act. July 22 and 23 showcase Sunny Side Up with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell in singing and dancing entertainment.

Bob Steele Jade Box Land O’lee Kay Johnson Louise Dresser Basil Rathbone Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Ali

Electrification Plan Favored for Chicago Heights Rail Service

Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee urges C E I electrification from Kensington, linking Chicago Heights area with Lincoln Fields Lincolnshire Crete Steger South Chicago Heights and Thornton. Rail president Powell signaling interest, promising favorable terms. Fast service expected to attract thousands, boost residential appeal and regional growth.

Kensington Chicago Lincoln Fields Lincolnshire Crete Steger South Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Glenwood Thornton South Holland Dalton Chamber of Commerce Powell I. C

Widening of Halsted Street Extends To Forty Feet

Widening of south Halsted Street from Chicago Heights to Ridgeland Avenue has begun. The project will add two ten foot strips to the current twenty foot pavement, funding from state gas tax, and is slated to finish in two months. The work uses part of the old Chicago Interurban railway right of way from Harvey to Kankakee.

Chicago Heights Ridgeland Avenue Chicago Interurban Railway Harvey Kankakee

Leader of Buffalo Plant Guided By Steady Hand

The article describes the plant superintendent who grew with the business and earned respect by keeping harmony and interest in daily work. It notes a top equipped laboratory led by chief chemist Fred A. Rech, overseeing quality and analysis of raw materials and ongoing seed research. Associate chemist L. C. Radtke and staff Ed Roelle are mentioned.

Buffalo Fred A. Rech Sis

Plant personnel praised by H S Bock in Riverdale

George Quakenbush reports an excellent plant staff with many young leaders. H S Bock, assistant to Mr Lane, lists key figures like W G Andres master mechanic and C R Combs general foreman. Most workers hail from Riverdale and Dolton.

George Quakenbush H. S. Bock Lane W. G. Andres C. R. Combs Mr. Lane Riverdale Dolton

Three Link Notes to Install Officers at Coldale Lodge No 118

Three Link Notes by L. E. Brookfelt announce the installation of officers at Coldale Lodge No 118 on Friday evening July 18 1930 with District Deputy Grand Master W L Ford and staff officiating. All Odd Fellows urged to attend and a large attendance expected with refreshments. Harmonize Lodge No 2 Blue Island invites Odd Fellows families and friends to annual picnic Sunday July 20 at Sauerbiers Grove four miles west of Blue Island on the north side of Highway. Members of Doldale Lodge to take notice.

L. E. Brookfelt Coldale Lodge No W. L. Ford Lodge No. 2 Blue Island Oddfellows Sauerbiers Grove 135Th Street Doldale Lodge

Card of Thanks from Dillner Family

We thank relatives, neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev. Kreis, the Ladies' Aid, W. R. C., Mrs Marvel Thorsen, officers Ehlert and Koehneke and all who sent flowers or donated cars. Henry Dillner and Family.

Rev. Kreis Marvel Thorsen Ehlert and Koehneke

In Memoriam Mrs Wilhelmina Dahlman dies one year ago

In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Wilhelmina Dahlman who passed away July 17 1929. Dearest one thou hast left us and thy loss we deeply feel but it is God that has bereaved us He can all our sorrows heal Loving Children.

Wilhelmina Dahlman

Bereavement Note from Fraker Family

The Fraker family thanks friends for comforting words and the many floral offerings in their hour of bereavement after the loss of husband and father, Mrs John H Fraker and Family.

John H. Fraker

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