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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
1
Superintendent Bright argues reading is humanity’s greatest invention and the core of civilization. He recalls his eighth grade struggle with Scott’s Lady of the Lake and notes the need for engaging, meaningful literature beyond mechanical reading.
Last Friday Room Three pupils traveled to the city to view a World Fair replica on the Marshall Field & Co third floor. They then visited the Civil War Museum in the Public Library building for history research.
On Mondays and Fridays after 3 pm regular games with High Lawn continue. Wednesday this week at 3 30 pm. No school on October 12 Columbus Day by order of the Board of Directors.
The District Convention of American Legion Posts of Southern Chicago and Cook County will meet at Dalton village hall on Friday October 26. More than 200 Legion members expected with Paul Gall Post planning a welcoming program for visitors.
Miss Mabel Ulander and Mr Julius Nelson married at the bride’s parents home 121 Park Avenue Dalton with Rev H Wind officiating. They will begin housekeeping at Englewood where the groom works in the milk business and is described as prosperous. The couple has many friends in Riverdale and Dalton wishing them happiness.
The first wagon load of beets arrived Wednesday morning at 9 45 at the Mid-West Sugar Refining Corporation plant. Albert Schroeder of W 138th Street delivered the lead load with Louis Koch of Dalton close behind. Manager McKinney expects cutting to start between October 20 and 25 as more beet cars from Wisconsin arrive.
Dr J G McNeil announces office move to 11416 South Michigan Avenue after October 10th. For inquiries before then, contact Randolph 6800 to leave a message.
Local churches and clubs announce Bunco parties at St Pauls church hall and Dillners pavilion on October 12 and 13. A Home Missionary Tea benefits WCTU on October 12 at 2 30 pm hosted by Mrs Chas West. St Marys Fall Festival runs October 20 21 and a roast pig supper is set for October 24 at 1.00 per plate. Triffing With Honor screens October 12 13 at Dolton theatre. Dolton Womans Club meets October 16 at 1 80 pm. St Pauls Ev Luth Young Peoples Society hosts indoor picnic November 8 9 with free admission.
The owner asserts no land was sold in Dolton to Mt Car mel Welfare Association for an orphan home for colored children. He says he wrote an option contract at the owner's request for the sale between the owner and the association.
Local and personal items note C. Brookfelt’s 84th birthday at his daughter’s Roseland home with four generations present. New baby arrivals to Peter Klein and Conrad Bell families, plus a return home for Mrs. Andrew Kramer after hospital care. Community projects include Jacob Steinhauer’s brick house addition and Stern Bros. updating the onion warehouse. The Soldiers' Monument project moves forward for Armistice Day dedication, with several area residents mentioned in social and business updates.
Mrs. Raymond Baumgartner of 18738 Wabash avenue expected a quiet birthday with Ray to see Up She Goes at the Studebaker but he stayed home while Eddie Wirtz steered a party ride. The crew gathered at her door after a mock search, delivering Mah Jongg lessons and a festive lunch.
Inland Steel Co to acquire Acme Steel Goods Co interests with personnel unchanged. Inland to produce steel while Acme continues rolling goods, signaling a consolidation of the two organizations.
On Thursday evening two fires erupted on Main Street just east of Dolton village. Neighbors and Dolton Fire Department saved hay and oats as fire spread to the building rear. Gretchen Heinke awoke at 2 45 am to flames. fire crew limited damage and a reward is offered for arson suspects.
Louis Stern and Anna Boyens were married in Chicago on Thursday afternoon and will start housekeeping in the Bonse property on Illinois street, Riverdale at once. The house is furnished and ready. Friends hoped Louie would stay a bachelor, but the couple now begins married life with many well wishers.
A $500 reward is offered for information identifying the arsonists who set fire to a house this morning. The fire department responded quickly, preventing total destruction of the building.
Thirty friends from the Black Products Company surprised Miss Della Lau Thursday evening with a shower at Miss Ursula Kern’s home. Gifts and good wishes filled the event after games and a tasty lunch.
Chicago Heights Star reports residents near Fourteenth Street and Fifth Avenue signed about 75 petitions against issuing a permit to build another Negro church. The council planned to act on the petition, noting existing churches serve roughly one for every 200 Negro residents. The piece also mocks church abundance and cites a quip about Henry Ford earning 264026.41 dollars daily.
1918 Henderson motorcycle 4 cyl 3 speed in running order. Rear drive speedometer and tandem. Only 5000 miles. Appears like new. Priced at 150 dollars cash. original cost 350 dollars. Call Saturday afternoon or drop a card for home demonstration. Contact C. Albert at 142nd and Halsted near Riverdale.
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