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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1929

Page

8

Bunco Club Socials and Local Notices in Oak Glen Area

Last Wednesday afternoon the Bunco Club of Oak Glen enjoyed a dinner at Canton Tea Garden and a theatre party at the Great Northern Chicago to view New Moon with members including Mesdames H Blanck Lee Blanck F Brinkman C Rahn G Schultz W Schultz F Vierk Jr J K Wiese C D Allen and M Pels of Hammond and Oak Glen. Also St Anne’s Bunco party last Tuesday featured favors to Miss Doreen Reed and others. Christmas Sale planned by Trinity Evan Lutheran church in Oak Glen for December 3rd. Birth announcements: Lyle Whitaker of Hammond formerly Oak Glen welcomes a son born November 14. Fred Kaiser of Thornton Road reports a son born November 25. Mrs Milton Hilard and son Robert and Carl Johnson traveled to Kewanna Indiana where rabbits were hunted. Obituary: Mrs G Haak aged 40 died Sunday at St Margaret’s hospital Hammond after living in Forest Preserve property South Torrence avenue. she leaves husband John Haak nine children and a brother in Harvey. Funeral held at home then Christian Reformed church South Holland with Rev Verheil assisting.

Canton Tea Garden Great Northern Chicago Bunco Club Oak Glen Mesdames H. Blanck Lee Blanck F. Brinkman C. Rahn G. Schultz W. Schultz F. Vierk, Jr J. K. Wiese Oakglen Lansing C. D. Allen M. Pels Hammond St. Anne’s Bunco Doreen Reed Leo Barth, Jr Edw. van Pelt Clayton Taff Theo. Null Frank Brinkman Indiana Avenue Banco Club Trinity Evan Lutheran Church of Assembly Hall Lyle Whitaker Fred Kaiser Thornton Road Milton Hilard Robert Carl Johnson Kewanna Ind G. Haak Nee van Wieren St. Margaret’s Hospital Forest Preserve South Torrence Avenue John Haak Harvey Christian Reformed

For Sale Six Room House in Lansing Ill

For sale a six room house on 32 School Street Lansing Illinois with bath hot air heat garage and all improvements. Phone Lansing 119M. 27-6p.

School Street Lansing Ill

Delicatessen Minded Stenographer Describes Carbon Copy

Una the new stenographer at Woman's Home Companion likens making a carbon copy to a carbon sandwich while describing the drafting process and food imagery.

Delicatessen Una

Gift of Gab and listening habits of Americans

An American Magazine remark notes that Americans are often poor listeners, a view echoed by travelers who have compared their experiences with those from other countries. The quote highlights national listening habits through travel-informed judgment.

American Magazine

Deaths and marriages in South Holland and vicinity

Obituary notes report John T. Triemstra died November 23 1929 aged 72 after years of asthma. Funeral from West 158th Street residence and burial in Randolph Wisconsin. Also announces Miss Anna De Vries and Ben Dykstra wed November 27 Evergreen Park Illinois with reception for 75. Other items record births in South Holland and visits by families, plus death of pioneer John C Meyer at 64 years.

John T. Triemstra West 158Th Street Cortain Randolph Wis Robert Tom Mrs. S. VanderVeen Cornelius Anna de Vries Cornelius de Vries Ben Dykstra Evergreen Park Ill K. Fortuin Thornton Junction

Restor Electro Magnetism and Local Goods Ads

For relief of arthritis asthma dropsy goitre constipation nervousness high blood pressure flu eczema heart disease insomnia neuritis obesity rheumatism varicose veins use Restore Electro Magnetism free treatment Anker 105 East 158th Street South Holland Ill. FOR SALE 1 story brick building on 162nd street and South Park South Holland FOR SALE Cook store good as new 15 Nick Van Deran 162 West 158th street South Holland Ill FOR SALE Willys Knight Club Sedan model 65 good condition must sell C Dekker South Holland FOR SALE Some Jonathan and Spy apples also two fresh cows a J Paarlberg South Holland FOR SALE 5 room house bargain Cottage Grove avenue and 167th street Inquire John Lagestee South Holland Radios are all right I sell them But don t neglect your piano The Richest Child is Poor Without Musical Training W H Martin expert tuning and repairing member of National Assn of Piano Tuners Fourteen years in Harvey and vicinity Arlington Hotel Phone 29 or Harvey P O Box 147 New or used pianos with a guarantee and service back of them Lowest prices See DeYoung Bros for furniture Best quality and close prices Tailor Made Suits 30 up Triangle Toggery Dolton Adv

Anker East 158Th Street South Holland Isl 162Nd Street South Park Willys-Knight Club C. Dekker Jonathan Spy A J. Paarlberg W. H. Martin National Assn Harvey and Vicinity Arlington Hotel Harvey P.O

Vacationer Predicts Quiet Town in Diary

A returned vacationer notes a quiet town upon arrival and claims he wrote two weeks of diary entries in advance, as reported by the Detroit News.

Detroit News

Theatres Ot Saturday Stage Arlie Appler Company

Theaters announce Arlie Appler’s Musical Comedy Company with Cohn Schultz and dancers plus Rex in Hoofbeats of Vengeance A Final Reckoning and a comedy Sunday Hobart Bosworth stars in Hurricane an epic of the sea Dec 3 and 4 seating and shows listed for the coming days.

Arlie Appler Cohn and Schultz Rex Hobart Bosworth

Tuesday China Night Makes Simple Susan Shine

A theater notice touts a vivid screen story described as tremendous in interest and appeal. The hand of a world hits maker promises drama beauty charm and thrills and calls it a worthy successor to The King of Kings. On Tuesday night every lady receives a beautiful piece of chinaware.

King of Kings

Riverdale Theatre Schedule Promises Western Stars

Saturday shows feature The Fighting Ranger with Al Hoxie and The Black Book starring Allene Ray and Walter Miller. Sunday offers The Charge of the Gan chos with Jacqueline Logan.

al Hoxie Allene Ray Walter Miller Charge of the Ganchos Jacqueline Logan

Christmas Sale and Banda Parties Promised by Local Clubs

The Ladies' Aid of St. Pauls Lutheran plans a Christmas sale on Friday at the school hall. A benefi t banco party pops up at Griffiths hall on Michigan Ave Monday with two shows and prizes. WCTU meets Tuesday at Mrs McPikes home. St Pauls Athletic Association hosts a banco party Saturday night. Mary E Tuesdale Camp to elect officers Tuesday. Dalton M E church Bazaar and Supper is set for Wednesday at the church parlors with supper 5 30 to 7 30 PM.

Ladies’ Aid St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Banco Griffith’s Hall Michigan Avenue Ethel McPike St. Paul’s Church Athletic Asociation Mary E. Tuesdale Royal Neighbors of America Dalton M. E

Our Burdens Life Quote Reflections

A compact proverb from Woman's Home Companion notes that life’s burdens are proportioned to the bearer and should be managed with steadiness. It emphasizes resilience and measured endurance as a guiding philosophy.

Briefly Told No Two Things Differ More

The note contrasts hur ry and despatch to argue that speed signals weak judgment in one lines. the author frames curry as a mark of a weak mind while despatch signals strength. The tersely phrased proverb-like statement emphasizes brisk action over careful deliberation.

Curry

Dr J Finley Kettles New Office and Hours

Dr J Finley Kettles moves to 15600 Louis St just north of St Holland School. Hours Tue and Fri 1:00 to 8:30 P M. Harvey 1126. At Harvey other days 180 East 154th Street. Harvey 1323. 25 TF.

Louis St St. Holland School Harvey East 154Th Street

Local News Highlights From Dolton Area Twenty Years Ago

Ed Stahnke to call at Stahnke's Hall on Saturday evening December 4. Wm. Workman and I. B. Wallace injured in Dalton yards wreck. Paul Schafer builds a new house on 136th street. Loretta Keller returns from Joliet after three weeks with sisters. Arthur Claussen home from Champaign for vacation. father Asmus improving. August Raulf and Carrie Dutt visit Dolton. Dutt to recite at Soldiers' Campfire. Albert Wesse buys Rudloff dry goods store. Ally hints at marriage. Mrs. Rudloff ran store 20 years. Behrens entertain Saturday Evening Club. prizes in Pedro. German-style hospitality. Chas. Haberstein reports truancy for sugar beet harvest. law requires school attendance. fines may follow.

Stahnke I. B. Wallace Wm. Workman Dalton Yards Paul Schafer 136Th Street Loretta Keller Joliet Gustave Bershinski Anton Strosinski Arthur Claussen State University At Champaign Asmus Claussen August Raulf Chicago Carrie Dutt Chicago Heights George Dutt Miss Dutt Albert Wesse M. Rudloff Dolton Ally Riverdale Rudloff John Behrens Pedro Fred Hadern Behrens Chas. Haberstein

Thirteenth Anniversary Surprise for Hedtke Couple

Theodor and Mrs Hedtke of 2751 188th Street Riverdale celebrated their thirteenth anniversary with a surprise party hosted by a group of friends last Tuesday evening.

Theodore Hedtke 188Th Street Riverdale

In Memoriam Fred Goos 1904 Isle of Somewhere Poem

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Fred Goos who passed away 25 years ago on Nov 27 1904 Not lost to the ones who loved you Just gone on before To that beautiful Isle of Somewhere Where parting will be no more Loving Mother Sisters and Brothers Read the Want Ads.

Fred Goos

Hedtke Family Observes Thirteenth Wedding Anniversary

The celebration featured cards, music, songs, dancing, and a splendid dinner. Attending were friends including Mr. and Mrs. Wm Rampke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rampke, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Rippe, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Peterson, Mrs. Geo Tuch, Miss Annie Boyens, Charles Wesse, Julian Lavy, and Conny DeVries.

Hedtke Wm. Rampke Emil Rampke Wm. Rippe Wm. Peterson Geo. Tuch Annie Boyens Charles Wesse Julian Lavy Conny DeVries

Mrs. Caroline Hinkelman Celebrates 70th Birthday

Mrs. Caroline Hinkelman marked her 70th birthday with more than thirty friends and relatives gathered at her daughter Mrs. Herman Werner Jr home. Guests from Blue Island and Riverdale enjoyed a pink carnation decorated table and wished her many more birthdays.

Caroline Hinkelman Herman Werner, Jr Blue Island Riverdale Hinkelman

Homewood Ties to 20 Years Ago Frost and Festive Talk

Henry Gottschalk returns from Oklahoma praising the country and recounts a ninety mile drive and a reunion with an old citizen. H Meeker Sr. visits Stuttgart Arkansas where a first time carnival with 90 floats 22 autos 50 riding ladies and four bands thrilled locals. Wm Horan enters wholesale ice cream with Wrights goods. Mrs Alice Evans and Miss Tillie Jaeger visit Henry Stolzenbach then plan sleigh rides as sleighing forecasts rise. A P Farr shop window inspires thoughts of Christmas Santa Claus seeding.

Henry Gottschalk Oklahoma Taft H. Meeker, Sr Stuttgart Arkansas Wm. Horan Wright Peotone Ill Alice Evans Tillie Jaeger Grant Park Henry Stolzenbach Homewood North Pole A. P. Farr Santa Claus

Unmeasured Winds Reach Vast Speeds In Tornado Storms

The article notes that tornado winds are unmeasured but believed to reach 400 or 500 mph by effects. It cites instrumentally measured winds at Mount Washington on January 11, 1878, with an indicated 186 mph reduced to about 140 mph after corrections.

Mount Washington N. B

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Eddie” Taylor Akron Ohio Evelyn Ferguson William Ordt Aiden Boogaart Hospers, Ja Playmert Michigan Dick Schaap Hovenkamp Decatur, Mich Trenning Chas. M. Dykstra John C. Meyer 159Th Halsted Streets Finch Avenue John Krech Henry Meyer Beecher Fred Meyer California Cook Store Nick van Deran Cottage Grove Avenue 167Th Street John Lagestee DeYoung Bros Triangle Toggery Daniel C. Bachmann Phone Doltont Lincoln Ave. Dooltoon,ll THE CECI Riverdale Theatre Dr. J. Finley Kettles WM. A. Herrick E. 147Th St Halsted Harvey, Illinois Memoriam Homewood News Louis Schoop Commodore Roseland Community Coke Co 138Th and de Young Bros. Funeral Home South Park Ave South Holland, Il W. 71St Street
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