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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1938

Page

8

South Holland School District Election Notice

Election notice for School District 151 Cook County Illinois dated March 25 1938 announces a poll opening noon to 7 p m on April 9 1988 for president for one year and two three year board terms plus one two year vacancy. Voting at Willige Hall South Holland and Coolidge School Phoenix. Pete De Graff president and Peter Dalenberg clerk.

Willige Hall South Holland Coolidge Phoenix County of Cook State of Illinois Yer Toyo Board of Education Pete de Graff Peter Dalenberg

Onion Sets Price Trends And Forecasts In Local Market

Growers report 10 to 15 cents per bushel premium for onion sets amid surplus in red varieties while yellow and white sets show bright price outlook. Actual costs span 60 cents to 91.00, with losses if prices dip. local coop effort urged. South Holland Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting on Friday April 1 in the Roose

South Holland

McKinley school to host elections and theater events

The notice urges a school election for three trustees on Saturday April 9 and a president race. It promotes a free admission farm melodrama at Village Hall April 1 and a McKinley P T A three act comedy Silas Smidge April 12 13.

Vest School Grace Kiel New McKinley School Matt Zrudam Ingalls Memorial Hospital Clarence Braschler Calvin College Tonrietta Swate Dr. Walvoord Chicago Leonard P. van Deursen McKinley P. T. A Silas Smidge Turnip Ridge McKinley School

South Holland Martins Host Final Roller Skating Party

The South Holland Martins will host their last roller skating party on April 5. A bus will pick up at the bank corner at 8:15 p.m. Invite friends and attend for a good show at the new school’s event.

South Holland Martins

Church Services and Sunday Programs Listed

Bethany Christian Reformed Church led by Rev J O Bouwsma holds Sunday services at 9 a.m Judas the Betrayer at 9 30 a.m The Fall of Blood at 1 30 p m and The days of Evil at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 3 p m The First Reformed Church with Rev J S Ter Louw offers 9 a m The Suffering and Sub mission of the Christ in Holland language 1 30 p m Lifes Great Question Baptism at some time 3 p m Sunday school 7 p m C E meetings Seniors Central Ideals in Jesus Teaching Leader Simon De Boer Intermediates We Need Christ Leader Cal Ver Duin 7 30 p m The Three Crosses

Judas Betrayer Simon de Boer Christ Cail Ver Duin

Onion Set Seed Sale and Land Rent Notice

Onion set seed program includes Ebenezer and Yellow Comm Globe varieties with grower delivery in fall or next winter. For sale: one set double harness by Wm B De Graff 16011 Chicago St South Holland Illinois. For rent: seven acres of plowed onion set land on Harry Rietveld farm inquire Gerrit C Rietveld Chicago Heights Illinois. The old time storyteller recalls how youth rise through effort.

Ebenezer Globe T. T. Gouwens and Sons South Holland Ill Phon Harvey Wm. B. de Graff Chicago St Harry Rietveld Gerrit C. Rietveld Chicago Heights

Elephant King of Beasts Unbeaten in Recorded Battles

The piece portrays the elephant as the largest land mammal and a near invincible fighter. It highlights traits like the trunk as arm and nose, tusks up to 11 2 feet long and 293 pounds, pillar legs, thick hide, and a head with many bony cavities shielding the brain.

Guy Murchie, Jr Chicago Tribune

Daniel Boone Born in Exeter Township Berks County

The history notes Daniel Boone, Kentucky pioneer, was born October 22, 1733, on a farm north of Baumstown in Exeter township Berks County. Squire Boone owned the farm after purchasing it in November 1730. Boone and his family left in 1750, moving to North Carolina, then led a party into western Virginia in 1769, earning renown for bold frontier exploits. He died September 26, 1820 in Charette Village Missouri at age 86 years 11 months 4 days.

Daniel Boone Montgomery Berks County Pennsylvania Kentucky Exeter Township Baumstown Squire Boone North Carolina Virginia Charette Village Missouri

Mystery Blue Goose Described As Snow Goose Grown Up

A Detroit Free Press writer asserts the blue goose, once seen with snow geese in fall and spring migrations, was believed to be a blue goose grown up, explaining long held questions about its identity.

Detroit Free Press

Forgetting money owed to others looms larger than debts owed to you

The saying notes people quickly forget debts they owe but rarely forget amounts others owe them, highlighting a bias in memory and perception of financial obligations.

Park Glass Break Hazard Prompted by Community Warning

Riverdale park users urged to avoid breaking bottles after Paul Simnick, park official, reports numerous glass pieces found on grounds. The warning emphasizes safety for all enjoying park facilities and calls for responsible behavior.

Riverdale Park Paul Simnick Park Naliceman

Highest Ideal of Humanity Says Chinatown Sage

H Ho, the sage of Chinatown, states that humanity’s highest ideal cannot be reached until the weakness of an foe becomes the measure of a strong man’s generosity. The remark frames a moral standard linking compassion to strength amid conflict.

H. Ho Chinatown

Imagination Shapes Child Growth and Creativity

Imagination significantly influences mental development as a child grows, fostering original thinking and self expression by encouraging active creation and personal work.

Imitating Precious Stones In Ancient Papyrus

An Egyptian Third century A D papyrus outlines methods to imitate precious stones and create alloys. It provides practical recipes and tools for artisans, reflecting ancient expertise in gem imitation and metalwork.

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Illinois Harvey DR. C. D. Dursema Park Avenue Holland Herrick’s WM. A. Herrick 147Th Street Halsted St. Harvey, Ill Peter P. van Drunen Cottage Grove South Holland, Tll Bethany Christian Reformed Church J. O. Bouwsma First Reformed Church J. S. Ter Louw Swift Young Pidgeons Tiaome Bacon Lamb Roast Shoulder Ib Snow Boy T. T. Gouwens & Sons South Holland, Ill DE Young Funeral Home Dolton 770 Theo. Koch Dale Theatre East 137Th Street Riverdale RCA Sound Thur Ronald Coleman Elizabeth Allan Mary Carlisle Navy Robinson Crusoe Clipper Island Betty Beep Paramount News SUN Monx Jeanette MacDonald Allan Jones Warren William TUBS MAE West Red Wethersfield Pass Bros AL Peak A Beler Lupe Velez Claire Trevor Donald Woods Alan Bobinehart Alan Baxter David O. Selznick United Artists Floyd Gibbons In Merrie Melody Washington
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