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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

8

First Reformed services led by Rev A Vandenberg in South Holland

The Rev A Vandenberg will lead Sunday afternoon services at First Reformed Church. He recently spent winter in the south, returned to Chicago, and is staying with his son there. The item also notes local social events, a marriage, and small ads including groceries and notices.

A. Vandenberg First Reformed Church South Chicago John Vanderbilt Jennis Ver School Minnie Bardwick Hilda Ketelaar Henrietta Glastra Martin Dykema T. W. Muilenberg South Holland

Bernice People and Past Times on 167th Street Walk

A breezy column notes local chatter from Bernice including Miss May and Mr. Frost, school bus disappointments, a job change for Mr. Leonard Kickert, a fatal Hughes family car accident, and a woman’s hair bob. It hints at visitors, speedier driving, and a roaming narrator saving more lore for a future Pointer issue.

Rev F Wiersma to Lead Final Sunday Service in Lansing

The Rev F Wiersma will conduct services at First Reformed Church for the second and last time before returning to the Netherlands next week. May 6 attendance was high prompting him to yield to another service. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Van Hattem with children, Miss Jennie VanRamshorst and her fiancé Mr C Morgan, who visited the DeYoungs. Mr Kooy is laying the foundation for his new home.

F. Wiersma First Reformed Church Sinc Netherlands Wiersma van Hattem Jennie VanRamshorst Mr. C. Morgan Lester DeYoung Kooy

Movie Schedule and Stage Attractions This Week

AP listings Preview shows for Saturday Tom Mix in Catch My Smoke and Sunday Dustin Farnum in While Justice Waits Also feature Around the World in 18 Days Tuesday and Wednesday May 22 23 Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court touted as greatest comedy satire eight reels with learning through laughter

Tom Mix Dustin Farnum Justice Mark Twain

Riverdale Theatre Dual Weekend Showings

Saturday brings Helen Gibson Edward Ogden and a large cast in Nine Points of the Law. Sunday features The Power of a Lie with Mabel Juliene Scott Edward Mitcal and June Elvidge. May 23 and 24 show Richard Barthelmess in Sonny a human radiantly staged screen triumph.

Riverdale Theatre Helen Gibson Edward Ogden Mabel Juliene Scott Edward Mitcal June Elvidge Richard Barthelmess George V. Trobart Sonny

City Police Crack Down On Nighttime Parking And Lights

Chief Collins orders police to enforce an ordinance banning on street parking and driving without lights to prevent car thefts and night collisions. Lovers urged to park safely on the right and kiss good night earlier to avoid penalties.

Collins Calumet Index

Pentecost Services At Our Saviours Church Dalton

Pentecost services are set for Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 80 and a Lord’s Supper at 8 p m for workers who cannot attend morning services. Special evening meetings run nightly except Monday with 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday programs led by Rev B E Copeland and Mr B Edward Zeiss.

Grant and Sheridan Streets Dalton B. E. Copeland St. Louis Grant Street Copeland B. Edward Zeiss Zeiss Messrs Rev Blomberg

Riverdale Collector Schedules Water and Vehicle Tax Receipts

Village of Riverdale collector Anton Strosinski to receive water and vehicle tax payments at Riverdale village hall on May 3 7 10 14 17 and 24 from 7 80 to 10 p m. in clerk's office.

Riverdale Anton Strosinski

Bids Wanted for Water Pipe and Hydrant Installation

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Dalton Village up to 8:00 p m May 7 1923 for furnishing material and labor to install about 200 feet of 4 inch cast iron water pipe and one Dolton Standard Eddy hydrant on Forest avenue. Bids must conform to village ordinances. WM G Dolton Village Clerk.

Dalton Dolton Forest Avenue WM. G. Dolton

Village of Dolton Warning Notice Prohibits Sling Shots Guns

The warning prohibits the use of sling shots aix rifles and B B guns and the throwing of rubbish in streets. It also bans dogs and chickens running at large with prosecution for violations. By order of the Village Board of Trustees Dolton.

Aix B. B Board of Trustees Dolton WM. G. Dolton

Bungalows For Sale In Dalton Estate

Quality built homes offered by the S Ellen Dolton Estate with administrator Dr G H Thomsen overseeing. Houses described as strong and durable on Forest Avenue Dalton. Viewing recommended to appreciate finish and material quality.

Forest Avenue Dalton S. Ellen Dolton Estate G. H. Thomsen

Public Health Section Rally Draws Nurses to Washington

Harriet Fulmer notes the largest gathering of public health workers in the country this week in Washington for the Health Section of the National Conference of Social Workers. A large number of Chicago public health nurses will attend.

Washington, D. C National Conference of Social Workers Chicago

Community Masonic Club to stage The Man From Home at Dalton

The Community Masonic Club presents a four act humorous play The Man From Home at the Dalton theatre on May 17 and 18 with local talent in the cast. The Ladies' choir of St. Paul's Lutheran church hosts a dance party Saturday evening May 19 with all welcome. The Ladies' Aid serves coffee Wednesday afternoon May 28. Primary pupils of St. Pauls Lutheran Day School entertain May 26 at the church hall to benefit the school with vocal and instrumental numbers. Admission 26 for adults 1c for children.

Community Masonic Club Dalton Theatre St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid P. m St. Paul’s Lutheran Day School Church Hall St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Gypsies Camped On 150th Street Near Wilwood

A band of gypsies camped by the Calumet river at 150th street near Wilwood arrived in Cadillacs and Packards. Police arrested Paco Steze and Paris Steze for a $3000 theft. Complainant Tere Bundo of 4822 East 51st Street testified as the case moved to hearing in South Chicago court under Judge Jacobs.

150Th Street Calumet River Wilwood Paco Steze Paris Steze Tere Bundo East 51St Street South Chicago Jacobs

Allentown Chronicle Briefs Circulate Odd Money Note

A clipped Allentown Chronicle item notes a quirky money remark and a casual aside about importance. It references local readers and civic tone without detailing broader events.

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Gouwens Harvey Board of Education, Dist Pocahontas P. Dalenberg South Holland Postoce Jerry Lenting Vincennes Road 167Th Street Bernice Miss May Mr. Frost Leonard Kickert Fred Lorenz Hughes Helen Hughes Richard Kickert Harry Oppenhuis Mr. J. Dekker Josephine Rickert 167Th St America Hie Darby Joan Lansing Federal Ice Refrigerating CO 142Nd and Halsted Sts William Adams CO Hazelwood Cemetery Franklin Stanley Vanderrsen Leonard Diehl 138Th Street Theodore Zollar Fredericka Street Norton Buda Company Lincoln Avenue John Ra Jy State St Ilinois H. Zevenhouse Woodbridge Avenue Conrad Kern Indiana Avenue Chicago Coliseum Ibe L. Bodnar South Peoria Street First Trust and Savings Bank John, Harms Hoxie Farms John Witvoet Thornton East 186Th Street M. Goos Herman Vos House of God Dixon Public Health Column Harriet Fulmer Br.n Allentowns Chronicle and News Aittee G. J. Vulcanizing Shop G. Jacobsma Washington Ave Lighthouse N.S N. S Monarch Koch & Ripley Riverdale and
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