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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

8

Lansing Couple Weds at Home of Bride in Lansing

Miss Gladys Lange daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm J Lange and Mr Carl Hoge son of Mr and Mrs Herman Hoge Sr were married Saturday evening at the Lange home 38 East Ridge road Rev H H Harthun officiated The bride wore beige chiffon yellow tea rose bouquet maid of honor Miss Leona Lange best man was Water Wolff 40 guests attended Following the ceremony both continue work Miss Lange at LaBelle a Doana Beauty Shop Hammond and Mr Hoge at National Brick Co

Gladys Lange Wm. J. Lange Carl Hoge Herman Hoge East Ridge Road H. H. Harthun St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Leona Lange Water Wolff Miss Lange Lansing Hoge LaBelle A Doana Hammond

Legion Band Announces June 28 Dalton Meeting and Fourth of July Parade

The Legion Band invites members and new players to join at the Dug Out on Monday evening. The group will perform at the district meeting in Dalton on June 28 and march in the Homewood Fourth of July parade starting at 1 pm with afternoon races, a ball game, and evening fireworks. L. E. Brookfelt urges building the largest band in the area.

Dalton Homewood Illinois L. E. Brookfelt

Tragic Run Across Street Ends in Child’s Death

Five year old Anatonia Pasco of 13349 Avenue M was killed when she ran into traffic near the 154th and Michigan City Road intersection as a Chicago motorist, Jesse P. Hollis of 7829 Prairie Avenue, could not avoid the child. Hollis was cleared at a Monday inquest at Bachman’s Mortuary, Dalton, with no fault found.

Anatonia Pasco Avenue M 154Th Michigan City Road Jesse P. Hollis Prairie Avenue Chicago Bachman’s Dalton Hollis

Notice to Cut Thistles in Thornton Township

Thistles must be cut and destroyed before seeding. Neglect leads to prosecution with fines from five to one hundred dollars. A. F. Huber Thistle Commissioner Thornton and Herman VanderAa Deputy Commissioner South Holland Illinois announce enforcement to all property owners agents and tenants.

Thornton A. F. Huber

Hair records pressure by aerial aerometeorograph device

A new instrument carried by airplane pilots records barometric pressure temperature and humidity using a strand of blond hair from a human head as part of an aerometeorograph system. The device monitors atmospheric conditions during flight.

Third annual patriotic picnic in South Holland

The Second Christian Reformed Church of South Holland invites multiple local churches and the public to a July 4 picnic at Jurgensen's grove southeast of Thornton. A 24 piece Englewood band Laus Dee will perform with a singing quartet, 90 prizes offered, and a large canteen. Also notes friendly farewells and local health updates among residents. Morning, afternoon, and evening services at Second Christian Reformed Church feature Bible-themed topics and a Ladies' Quartet. Everyone is welcome.

Second Christian Reformed Church of South Holland Jurgensen’s Grove Thornton First Road Thorn Creek Englewood Laus Dee Helen Bode Wellsburg Iowa Walter Swets Orange City Esther B. Vanderla Grover Sebastian Ingalls Hospital Nellie DeWaard Moody Bible Institute DeWaard Second Christian Reformed Church

Picnic Set By South Holland Church July Fourth

The Notice-Picnic of the church and Sunday school of South Holland Illinois plans its third annual picnic on July 4 starting at 10 a m at Jurgeson Grove southeast of Thornton on the first road east of Thorn Creek. A ball game speakers and community singing and a quartet plus a strong sport program with refreshments and canteen will be on grounds. Music by the 30 piece Louis Dee Band from Englewood Chicago. A clean grove by fresh water and signs will guide guests to spend the day with friends or family. Come early and stay late.

Christian Reformed Church South Holland Illinois Jurgeson Grove Thornton Thorn Creek Lous Dee Englewood Chicago

Graduation notes and local notices from South Holland region

Mrs R A Gouwens and Mrs P A Anker attend Hope College graduation in Holland Mich. First Reformed church Sunday school to host a July 5 picnic at Wm Swet grave with South Holland Band. A West Hammond youth drowned in the Calumet River near 159th St bridge last Monday. Columbia Axle Grease and Oil Works expanding with a new building. On sale at A Huizenga South Holland magazines Physical Culture True Story Dream World True Detective Mysteries and True Romances. Nine room house for rent 15630 State St South Holland contact Mrs Henry P DeYoung 15910 State St. See DeYoung Bros for furniture Best quality and close prices. Barn for sale Shilling Motor Sales South Holland phone Survey 180J. Tailor Made Suits 30 up Triangle Toggery Dolton.

South Holland R. A. Gouwens P. A. Anker Hope College Holland Mich First Reformed Church Wm. Swet West Hammond Calumet River 159Th Street Columbia Axle A. Huizenga State Street Henry P. DeYoung DeYoung Bros Shilling Motor Sales Triangle Toggery Dolton Adv

Noda Pa ee 7 on iT x and Bate-alae showings

Saturday features Tim McCoy in Morgan's Last Raid and The Mystery Rider with Pathe Revue. Sunday presents Restless Youth with Marce line Day and Ralph Forbes plus short subjects. Tuesday and Wednesday July 2 and 3 showcase Colleen Moore in Why Be Good with her biggest hit since Fame ing Youth. Thursday July 4 Ramon Navarro stars in The Pagan.

Tim McCoy Morgan Pathe Marceline Day Ralph Forbes Folleen Moore Colleen Faming Ramon Naivaro

Divine Lady and Weary River at State Theatre lineup

Corinne Gribb stars in The Divine Lady on June 27 with The Collegians All Talking FBI. June 28–29 features Fannie Brice in My Man with her famous songs. June 30–July 2 presents Richard Barthelmess in Weary River, followed by Four days starting July 8 with The Broadway Melody.

Michigan Ave Corinne Gribb FBI Fannie Brice Man Richard Barthelmess

Lodge Visit, Corps Meeting, and Legion Banko Party

Coldale Lodge I O O F members will visit West Pullman Lodge No 817 tonight meeting at the hall. Spencer Corps W R C will hold a Riverdale Village Hall meeting Friday afternoon July 5. Ameri can Legion Auxiliary banco party at Dalton village hall Saturday June 29, 1929 at 8 15 p m with door queen and king prizes.

Coldale Lodge West Pullman 119Th Wallace Streets Spencer Corps W. R. C Riverdale Village Hall American Legion Auxiliary Banco Dalton Village Hall Queen and King

Coal bids sought by South Holland district for Pocahontas coal

The Board of Education District 151 South Holland invites bids on July 1 for furnishing and delivering about 90 tons of Pocahontas lump coal. G P Dalenberg, Clerk.

Board of Education, Dist South Holland Pocahontas

Bids Sought for Pocahontas Lump Coal for Berger School

School District 149 invites bids for 40 tons of Pocahontas Lump coal to be delivered and placed in Berger School bins. Bids due to the clerk by July 10 at 8 p.m. The Board may reject any or all bids. Edwin Waterman, Clerk.

School Board of District 149 Pocahontas Berger School Edwin Waterman

Courtship by Song of the Golden Plover

A vivid description shows the male bird mounting about 100 feet and singing, circling the beach spot where the female listens. Several males may vie for one mate, but the display is a singing contest rather than a fight, with song drawing females from the moor.

Usually You Haven't Before

A short reflective vignette from Amor Vagazine cautioning readers to guard their thoughts before speaking their minds. The piece emphasizes restraint and mindfulness in personal exchanges.

Keech Keech Wins Indy 500 In Easy Race

Keech Ray Keech, a bold Philadelphia driver, dominated the Indianapolis 500 by not opening the car’s hood or exiting during the five hour endurance. He only stopped once to replace a blown tire, finishing with remarkable ease.

Ray Keech Philadelphia

Bearcats Rally Past Memorial Park 3 2 Then Face Fair and Square

South Holland Bearcats beat Memorial Park League Leaders 3 2 in an eighth inning rally led by Tunis Paarlberg strong pitching. The team then lost 1 0 to Fair and Square at Turner's Field as mismatches and injuries affected both sides.

Bearcats Memorial Park Fair and Square South Holland Bearcats Tunis Paarlberg Means J. DeYoung Swart South Holland Rice Calumet Jernsberg Paarlbere Bearcat Sonny” DeYoung Shiek DeYoung Hack” VanVuren H. Paarlberg Muskey Ver Wey Fair and Squares Grasselli Chemical

Card of Thanks for kindness after prolonged illness and death

We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband father and brother. Special thanks to Daniel Bachman Mabel Cowings Rev Edward Voorhees for kind words and to donors of cars and flowers from Elburn Matthews Lloyd Matthews R. Matthews and Diehl families.

Daniel Bachman Mabel Cowings Edw. A. Voorhees Elburn Matthews Lloyd R. Matthews G. Diehl

Surgeon fish with knife like lances in Smithsonian collection

A doctor fish with razor edged cartilage lances on each tail can protrude blades for a slash. Its lances can sever a hand with a single tail slap and many are poisoned. The surgeon fish inhabits tropical Indian and Pacific waters.

Smithsonian Institution Indian Pacific Oceans

Marsupials Land Inno sJand Beyond Australia

Readable text notes marsupial existence outside Australia with many species carrying their young in fur lined pouches. Highlights include the spread of marsupials to new lands and the distinct pouch-carrying adaptation across species.

Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Band News Herman Vanderaa South Holland, Il Dr. J. Finley Kettles South Holland, Ill Harvey WM. A. Herrick Daniel C. Bachmann Iphone Dotton Lincoln Ave Doltonn,ll State Theatre Coal Bids P. Dalenberg Keech Geo. H. Voss A. m. Jernsberg Ind A. GC Kittens Beacats Hne Holebrook A. C Chicago Street Riverdale Ill A.R. Harris Carondelet. Ave Hohman Indiana de Young Bros. Funeral Home South Park Ave South Holland, Tl W. 71St Street
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