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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
8
A June 12 gathering at Mrs Bayers West Ridge Road honored Paul Mierop turning 14 and his brother Richard celebrating 9. Guests listed include Ella May Bothwell Vernon Hennchose Robert Jaeger Venita Owens and others. Bunco and refreshments featured with prizes won by several attendees.
The Lansing Municipal Band led by Alfred Isaacson will play Thursday evening June 27 at 8 oclock from the band stand on 183rd street and South Chicago avenue a block south of Ridge Road. Also notes several local social visits including Mr and Mrs Conrad Heimbach Katherine Schwartz trip to Michigan and various relatives visiting in Illinois Indiana and California.
Miss Ann Kickert and Harold Hoekstra were married Thursday evening June 18 at 8 o clock in Munster Town hall. Rev Monsma of the Christian Reformed church officiated. About 80 guests from Kalamazoo Highland Rose law NL and this city attended a reception. The couple left for a northern honeymoon after the event.
Miss Katie Vanderzee and Mr. Reinder Vandermelen wed June 12 at the bride’s South Holland home with Rev. Fortuin officiating. They begin housekeeping in Highland Indiana, where the groom works at the Ford plant. The South Holland Christian school holds its graduation and events through June 28, with graduates named and cantata planned.
Morning service at 9.00 with head us not in to temptation. Afternoon 1.30 on Ready for Christ's return. Evening 7.30 Peter becoming a Christian plus community services. Mr. Gilbert VanderAa will sing solo in the evening.
The Board of Education District 151 South Holland will accept bids on July 1 for about 90 tons of Pocahontas lump coal. Also listed are on sale magazines at A Huizenga store, a nine room rental home at 15630 State Street, DeYoung Bros furniture, a barn for sale via Shilling Motor Sales, and Tailor Made Suits from Triangle Toggery in Dolton.
Saturday shows feature Hoot Gibson in Burning the Wind along with The Mystery Rider and The Collegians. Sunday offers Virginia Valli and Ian Keith in The Street of Houston. June 25 and 26 present The Bellamy Trial with Leatrice Joy and Betty Bronson. touted as the most novel mystery film yet.
At Michigan Ave at 110th Place the State Theatre presents Alice White in Hot Stuff on Thursday June 20. The following days June 21 and 22 feature Lon Chaney in Where East is East with Lupe Velez Estelle Taylor and Lloyd Hughes in exotic sound. June 23 24 and 25 Sunday to Tuesday shows pair Talking and singing The Man I Love with Mary Brian Richard Arlen Badanoa Harry Green and Jack Oakie.
The Southern Cook County Booster Club MWA and RNA will hold a booster meeting Friday evening June 21 1929 at Steger Cateria Steger Ill All members and friends are invited The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran Church will hold a banco party at the school hall Wednesday afternoon June 26 at 230 sharp Everyone welcome.
Four year old Jean Hartwick of 10914 Indiana Avenue was given a permanent wave at Mathiel beauty shop on Tuesday afternoon. After the waving rods were removed her blonde hair settled into natural silky curls around her head.
A Hyde Park High School and Thornton Township High School class roll from 1909 lists graduates Mabel Grant Florence Van Deursen and many others. Obituaries note Charles Vandenburg of Dalton died June 16 1909 after hand injury infection at 50 years 8 months 27 days and Julius F Bergold longtime neighborhood resident died June 15 at 89 years 5 months 20 days.
Property owners agents and tenants must cut and destroy Canadian thistles before seeding. Neglect will be prosecuted with fines from five to one hundred dollars. A F Huber Thistle Commissioner Thornton Ill and Herman Vanderaa Deputy Commissioner South Holland Hl supervise enforcement.
The Board of Education of School District No 148 Dalton Cook County Illinois will receive bids for 200 tons of Franklin County Illinois 6x3 egg coal. Distribution 100 tons Lincoln Avenue building 50 tons Chicago Street building 50 tons Highlawn building. Bids to include trimming coal in different bins for July delivery. Bids must reach secretary by June 25 1929 8 PM. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Education June 11 1929.
South Holland hosts Memorial Park on Tuesday June 18 with C Kickert and C VerWey forming the battery for Memorial Park A A. The Bearcats, tied for second with Fair and Square, aim to defend first place in a key league clash.
The article urges fans to support a robust season for the Bearcats to boost playing strength and crowd enthusiasm. It notes a heavy schedule and the best exhibition by an opposing team could earn a spot in the great annual Fourth of July morning game. Watch next issue of The Pointer for details.
Troop 797 held a Tuesday June 11 rally despite bad weather drawing a large crowd of young prospects. Prominent men and scout commissioners spoke to promote scouting, followed by a brief exhibition of scout work and refreshments. The next meeting is Friday June 21.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday June 11 1929 approved additional paving plans and specifications and authorized the Public Service Superintendent to advertise for bids. Roads include Rigel Road from Joe Orr Road to Homewood Lansing and 183rd Street from 394.5 feet east of Western Avenue to 83 feet west of Klimm Street plus Dee Higgins from Higgins Road to Rand Road.
In loving remembrance of our beloved sister Emma who passed away two years ago June 27 1927 Betty Zimmer Harvey Zimmer honors her memory with affectionate tribute and mournful regard.
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