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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
8
Uncle Sam fell asleep on the job this week and Homewood items reached The Pointer office too late for this issue. A letter laid in Chicago too long prevented inclusion.
Local items report a sick child of Henry Meyer and several residents traveling or visiting relatives. Resignations and job changes include Annie VanErden leaving Wausau Coal and Lumber Co with Harry Osting set to fill the vacancy. A storm damaged the Christian Reformed Church and Otto Gaul’s house while the DeRuiter family endured fright. Election results favored electric lights but some districts still oppose their usefulness.
We thank old neighbors and friends for kindness toward our mother during her long Riverdale residence and for the respect shown at her funeral Epwarpb and Cuas SrorRNDLY.
A church notice lists Immanuel Evangelical and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran schedules for Sunday July 2 1911 with English and Latin Sunday Schools and morning sermons. Includes Rev G G press and Rev A A Riss, Kabele, H Wind, and Pastor Tepaske. Services feature Mass Holy Communion and educational activities for sodalities and leagues.
The Dolton M E Church announces Rev A L Williams of Dupont Ind will preach at both services on Sunday July 2 1911 and lecture Thursday evening Proceeds go to the Parsonage fund Sunday School 945 Junior League 300 p m Lathes Aid on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Choir rehearsal Friday evening Teachers meeting Wednesday evening Public invited to attend services Rev W E Cissy Pastor
The Modern Woodmen of America plans a special head camp meeting in Chicago late next January to discuss readjusting rates to fit the new uniform fraternal insurance law. The law, already in ten states, would require rate increases within three years for uniform application. With over a million members, mainly in films and neighboring states, the changes are seen as significant to the fraternal system. Also listed: a nine room Riv erdale house for sale with modern improvements, via the Pointer office for details.
The Blinkies meet the Keystones next Sunday at Blinkie grounds after a rain paused May 25 clash won by the Keystones. A 4th inning finish was called off due to rain.
St Pauls German Lutheran Parochial School held graduating exercises at the school hall on Wednesday evening June 28. Graduates include Daniel Bachman William Niemeyer John Krueger William Maurer Walter Sellin Edward Brookfelt Anna Wagner Anna McGrain Viola Niemeyer Miss Emma Lingley and Miss Maria Gairy. After a week with friends in Danville Illinois they returned home on Tuesday.
Dolton Scouts led by Rev. Cissna camped June 1 leaving at 6:30 arriving 7:15 at Calumet bank. They pitched tents, ate supper, shared campfire stories and songs until 10. Rain woke them at 2 AM, they crowded into the tent, coffee at 4:30, then headed home tired but happy.
Riverdale village board, with all members present, discusses grading Indiana avenue, joint work with Dolton, sidewalk repairs, water restrictions for sprinkling, thistle abatement, and subway discussions with Illinois Central officials. A for sale notice offers 24 acres with cottage and greenhouses near Oakland Cemetery.
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