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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1929
Page
8
The community page covers the marriage of Clara Biesboer and Charles Van Nievenhuisen at the parsonage on Nov. 5 with attendants from Highland and Oak Glen. It also notes the death of Peter Triesenberg at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, details survivors, and burial in Oak Ridge cemetery near Oak Glen. Bunco and birthday items, local sales, and club events are listed with names and addresses.
Jacob Hekkema, six, died at Ingalls Memorial Hospital from a skull fracture after being struck by a car at the I. U. viaduct on 147th Street. The driver say the boy darted from the center pillars and the collision was unavoidable. Funeral held Nov. 12 at the boy’s home, 147th and Waline. The notice also lists motor trips by local residents, a death in South Holland, and local advertisements for pianos and other goods.
An advertisement for Pennsylvanial Motor Oil proclaims 100 percent purity with lasting body and color and cold flow to 30 below zero. It claims to match inferior grades for 25 cents per gallon and up, signed by Peter J. Vandrunnen at 149th St and Indiana, and mentions furniture by DeYoung Bros and tailor suits from Triangle Toggery at Dolton.
On Saturday Arlie Appler's Musical Comedy Company leads with Cohn and Schultz in a new show while Rex Bell stars in Taking a Chance. Sunday features The Squall with Alice Joyce Myrna Loy and Richard Tucker. China Night offers free chinaware to every lady attendee. Mary Pickford returns for screenings November 20 and 21 in My Best Girl.
The State Theatre announces film lineups for November 14 to 19. Doug Fairbanks Jr and Loretta Young star in Fast Life for adults on Thursday. Friday shows feature Wise Girls with the talking screen and Kempy. The Mysterious Island with Lionel Barrymore and Lloyd Hughes plays Sunday to Tuesday. Coming soon is Say It With Songs featuring Al Jolson.
Roseland pioneer John Brandt 76 died at his Halsted street home from heart trouble. He was born in Holland and came to America as a child. Survived by Nellie Brandt wife and six children, funeral at Bethany Reformed Church on Saturday November 16 at 2 p.m. Interment Mt Greenwood Cemetery Calumet Index.
South Holland news notes a newborn son for Cornelius Dunker last Saturday. Fire damaged the Osting residence in Phoenix due to an overheated stove. Sewer work proceeds quickly despite cold weather under R A Gouwens supervision. De Young house struck by lightning damaging roof and interior late Sunday.
Dr. Stanford Read, a London physician, reports a man who cheated his brother sought medical help for appetite loss and debility. The physician identified the mental factor and required repayment. the man complied and is now cured.
Pathfinder Magazine states that nickels and pennies are legal tender up to 25 cents. Silver coins denominated as subsidiaries are valid up to 10 dollars, while standard gold coins have unlimited legal tender. Silver dollars remain legal tender for all payments unless contract dictates otherwise.
A Milan News cartoon caption hints at the odd moment when a man wonders if reading a stranger woman’s thoughts would help. The quip frames a humorous look at perception and attraction in everyday life.
The photographic paper used by the weather bureau for recording purposes is bromide paper similar to lab standard paper. It is developed by common developers including hydroquinone and metal salts and fixed with standard fixing salts.
The cashew fruit is edible and tasty and makes a fine conserve. It is used in beverages similarly to lemons in the country. When pressed it yields a valuable sweet aroma.
The Dolton Board approves payment to O'Brien Brothers for Sibley boulevard sewer work and orders bond guarantees for unfinished items. It funds engineering services, addresses dumped material by Underground Construction, and seeks repairs at 144th and Sibley crossings. A water bill dispute is settled by compromise. Police conduct and a liability insurance renewal are noted.
In sad and loving memory of our dear mother Mrs. Jasper Trump who passed away three years ago on November 14 We miss you and hope to meet again on Judgment Day Loving Children
Washington traveled 1,887 miles through the southern states during his 1791 trip. He departed Philadelphia on March 21 and returned July 6, using the same horses throughout.
The Public Service Co filed for permission to lay new gas mains on Wentworth avenue and Atlantic street. It was referred to the committee for approval. The board also discussed replacing several telephone poles and repairing sites on State street 137th place and 137th street with the clerk instructed to notify the company to fix them promptly. A measure to borrow 6000 dollars to cover current bills until tax money arrives was approved despite opposition.
The Southern Group will meet at the Chicago Heights Masonic Temple on Tuesday night November 19 at 7 30 p.m. A program arranged with Victor Chemical Co of Chicago Heights focuses on public safety. The mayor and city officials from Chicago Heights Harvey Blue Island and Riverdale are invited.
The Ladies' Aid of Sandridge M B church hosts a bazaar on Friday November 15 at 2 pm. The Arrows Baseball Club stages its First Annual Dance on Saturday November 23 at Riverdale village hall with music by the Music Masters. Our Saviors church presents a play How the Ladies Earned Their Dollars on November 20 and 21 at 8 pm. A St Mary's school hall card and dance party is set for Friday November 22 at 2 pm with a Thanksgiving bunco shower to follow and prizes offered.
Western Electric develops Permaloy from nickel and iron for wrapping ocean cables. The material speeds transmission and its use has been entirely successful.
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