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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
1
Governor Lowden requests proclamations for October 9 designating Clean Up Day and Fire Prevention Day. Presidents Niemeyer of Riverdale and Dillner of Dalton were named to issue the statewide observance as towns plan activities.
Announcement invites all soldiers who wore khaki to join the new American Legion camp in the neighborhood. The notice urges every ex soldier boy to become a member of the patriotic organization.
The Riverdale Bowling Club will bowl its first match game at Tolleston Indiana on Saturday evening October 4. Players include Wm H Fleishauer Henry Zimmerman Wm Schlieman Louis Stern Joe Ortinau and Herman Manske.
The Pinta Council of Knights of Columbus installed their officers for the ensuing year on Thursday evening in October. Most officers were reappointed to their posts after a strong start for the Riverdale council. A large board party at St Marys church hall drew a record turnout for the neighborhood. Music by Catherine Stewart and Fred Thorp. refreshments by the young ladies society. A joy ride to South Chicago is set for Tuesday Oct 21 at 7 15 p m with a warm Riverdale reception planned by Santa Maria members.
A letter-worne query asks how to punish a business man who stores inflammable refuse in his basement. The suggestion favors a daily hose run through the streets to lay 209 feet of hose each morning to deter fires.
The piece notes October as getaway time for many birds as hunting season opens in Northern states. It cites the American Forestry Magazine noting July onward southern migration, with many birds choosing night flights, calling to each other while flying at high altitudes beyond hearing.
Roy Gall is spending his vacation at Trinidad Colorado. Mrs B Burch is visiting friends at Canton Illinois.
The Bowen school reports thorough cleaning and redecorating. Enrollment drops as High Lawn pupils attend home school. Grades split among Miss Florence Hedtke, Miss Hermina Rogge, and J M Kinney. A county plan calls for a school community meeting October 10 at 7 45 p m with pupil performances and three talks by educators. Admission is free.
Tonight The Warrior begins seven acts starring Mazisto the marvel with strength of ten men. Saturday Emie Williams presents The Usurper in five acts with a two reel comedy. Sunday Madge Kennedy stars in Leave it to Susan, a five part drama with humor. Also Shade of Shakespeare two reel comedy. Wednesday Love and the Law six part drama plus The Troop Train and other pictures.
Saturday features Hazel Daly and Matt Moore in A Wild Goose Chase a Fatty Arbuckle comedy. Sunday Norma Talmadge in Her Only Way tells Luise Westbrook’s return home. Tuesday October 7 Clara Kimball Young presents Shirley Kaye with Charlie Chaplin in A Night in the Show. Wednesday Fritzi Brunette stars Sealed Envelope with mystery thrills and romance.
The Thornton Township High School Board plans to carry sails from Dalton Berger and jouth Holland around October 15. Details will appear in next week's Pointer.
The Salvation Army local drive shows little enthusiasm as Riverdale Jelton and the City fail to unite efforts. Donations from Dolton and Riverdale will forward contributions, but overall support remains weak.
The Ladies' Aid of the Dalton church elected officers last week with Mrs. Wilcox as president and Mrs. Wm. Van Duersen as vice president. Mrs. J. O. Nairn became treasurer and Mrs. A. E. Moomaw secretary. The group will meet Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Chas. West with Mrs. Carl Wetterling as assistant hostess.
Classified note invites readers to Brookfelt’s for inexpensive stove pipe and related supplies. It emphasizes bargain pricing and urges quick purchase for savings.
Residents share visits from Chicago and California relatives. A gas station incident leads to a lesson in language and a punch. Army service updates include Sir. Elmer Boettner returning home after overseas duty. Letters from Isabelle, South Dakota recount farm life and rising egg prices. Social events include a St Marys Court card party and baby births in West Pullman and Riverdale communities.
The Chicago Elevated Advertising Company ran a prize letter contest to boost local grocers and druggists. First prize of fifty dollars went to Lyman M Forbes for praising neighborhood shops and service. Charles C Orr at 18633 Indiana Ave is highlighted as the local druggist, with a call to shop locally and support the community.
The Tornados of Roseland clash with Joe Paupau s famed all star Municipal Pier Professionals next Sunday afternoon at Pullman Lese y Field 1038rd and Cottage Grove avenue. Both teams are strong and coming off a scoreless tie with Cornell A C last Sunday as heat hindered performance.
Mrs. Mary Harbrecht died at her east Doiton home on September 2 1919 after a long illness at age 58 years 6 months 16 days. She leaves a son Arthur a daughter Lydia her aged mother eight sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday September 23 conducted by Rev Schott at the German M E church with interment at Oakland cemetery.
Base Fall last Sunday September 26 1919 the Ravens defeated the Valleys 15 to 13 in a tight game. Ravens lineup included G Albrecht H Schleuter W Kruger A Dillner J Kleing and captain A Dillner with manager G Albrecht. Valleys featured J McGowan C Slaughter J Needles C Koch B Holmes I Krueger W Malloy and Rentner.
Bind Soldier D J C Rievel longtime Civil War veteran died at his home in Lomewood on Thursday October 2 at age 82. He lost an eye in the war and drew a government pension in later life. He leaves a widow and four sons. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 p m at the home and 2 o clock at the church. He was among the last members of Spencer Post G A R Riverdale. Colonel Propper is the last.
A health column discusses voluntary participation in school health supervision and parental opt out. It notes nonvaccination persists until parents arrange care, while authorities advocate vaccines for smallpox and other diseases. It highlights demand for public health nurses in Cook County and references Illinois tuberculosis reporting and isolation duties for physicians and households.
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids to clean 30 or more catch basins. Bids must be delivered to the Clerk by 8:00 p.m. October 14, 1919. The board may reject any or all bids. Fred Ladwig, Village Clerk.
In Clark Street municipal court last week a chemist testified in a liquor case. The report states saloon keepers in the Polish quarter and other districts are serving whisky mixtures of fusel oil beech wood creosote alcohol and water as part of evidence reviewed by Judge Hays.
Heating stove and cook stove offered by Miss Anna Daehn at 731 Park Avenue Dalton. Fay-Sholes typewriter priced at 15.00 with inquiry through Panhandle station Riverdale. An 80 by 50 foot barn for sale inquire at Chas Tomky 212 W 138th Street Riverdale.
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