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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
7
The article notes medieval masons carved a monk preaching to geese on church reliefs and cites a Bedfordshire Hertfordshire farmhouse with a cross county living room sign. The split living space had the fireplace in Hertfordshire, while the inscription teased colder travelers.
In the early Middle Ages Ireland was known as Scotia. Scots crossed to Caledonia in the first centuries of the Christian era, subjugated the Picts, and finally gave their name to north Britain.
The 20 Years Ago column notes Rev. Cissna and family will live in Dalton while plans to build a parsonage on the church grounds advance. Miss Mary Tearpol hosts a surprise party at Dillner's Pavilion with guests from Harvey, Pullman, Roseland, Burnside and Woodlawn. Nicholas Gouwens provides music. Emil Kasten becomes superintendent of the new Illinois Brick Co. yard, replacing Mr. Cook, reflecting his qualifications for leading a large crew.
Aldermen Reading and Block push settlement on Calumet Electric extension with I C tracks. Mayor Busse shows interest after inspections by a city team including Snow Fowler Foreman Finn Emerson Evans Mullaney and Fowler. Plan calls for a temporary crossing at 134th Street until tracks are elevated or a viaduct or subway at 130th Street is built.
Homewood readers note the Riv erdale Band drew a good crowd despite threatening skies. Local construction grows with a new house nearby and activity at Ashland avenue and Marie street. A workman at J P Rabe's yard broke a leg May 31 and was hospitalized. Painter George Scheidel to do outdoor work in Riverdale this summer due to health, with several Riverdale contracts.
The term etiquette evolved from a bag label indicating contents to a ceremonial paper given to participants guiding correct procedure at state events. The shift shows how a practical tag became a formal conduct instruction for official occasions.
A simple repair uses sawdust mixed with glue to fill worn screw holes behind a picture frame. When the mixture dries it hardens and grips the screws firmly, restoring stability to the frame.
The Eton College Roll of Honor includes prominent names such as William Pitt Lord North Horace Walpole the duke of Wellington Shelley and Gladstone highlighting the school s long history of notable alumni from Henry VI s foundation in 1440.
Oscar Lund grens of Oak Glen had garden flames contained by Lansing firefighters with little damage. Local residents and visitors enjoy Decoration Day outings across Indiana and Michigan towns. Community events include bake sales by Queen Esther Circle and Home Makers Club meetings at the M KE Annex, with picnics and receptions noted, plus several trips to nearby cities for holidays and visits.
Baseball notes recap Mohawks 7 5 loss to Ivanhoe A A and 9 7 stumble to the Cardinals. Neering pitched well in place of Peter as Doc drove in 2 runs with 4 hits. Mohawks beat Dolton All-Stars and Blue Island Gold Stars earlier. Irish Flahive pitched Monday night win over Blue Island Gold Stars. Next Sunday they meet the Shermans at West Pullman Park.
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