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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
5
Mrs Ralph Gerloff reported an oven gas burner failure last Monday as the gas exploded causing significant damage yet leaving her uninjured. The item appears among local society notes and neighborhood happenings.
Mrs. Wm. Viverberg and her son Wim Jr. have moved to Chicago with plans to reside there permanently. In local news, John Dalenberg broke his arm last Wednesday while cranking a Ford in Peter Van Drunen's garage and was taken to Dr. Wal.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Evers of 344 East 134th Street Riverdale celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday October 6 family and friends gathered at their home for a festive supper. Grandma Daley of Dalton will reach her 100th birthday on October 26 1926 with relatives preparing a celebration on October 24 and a newborn adds to the family.
Oak Lodge No 66 Degree of Honor celebrated its 25th anniversary Tuesday evening October 12 with strong attendance. The event featured dance games and prizes, followed by a lunch. Seven charter members were honored guests including Louise Mehler Johanna Schnoor Wilhelmina Wulff Emma Dolton Louise Schmidt and John Boettger.
To brighten leather, beat the white of an egg and rub thoroughly over dull leather seats and chair backs. Wipe clean with a soft cloth and buff to a shine for a refreshed finish.
A brief note explains cleaning playing cards by dipping a small sponge in spirits of camphor and rubbing lightly to restore their pristine condition. The method emphasizes careful handling to avoid damage while rejuvenating worn surfaces.
The South Holland Trust and Savings Bank of South Holland Illinois files a state report as of September 30 1936. It lists assets including cash and due from banks 47909692 government obligations 95046.37 loans and discounts 310750.92 and real estate and other resources totaling indicates financial condition at close of business.
The Auditor of Public Accounts report for the Riverdale bank shows assets of 1,384,525.96 and deposits totaling 626,834.97 with cash and due from banks 201,081.14 and loans 112,494.22. Pledged securities include 5,000.00 in U.S. government obligations and 5,000.00 pledged against state funds. certificates payable from future profits total 189,120.04.
Our Savior's Church marks twenty five years since founding with debt clearance and a mortgage burn effigy at the Anniversary Banquet at Washington school. The church, whose active membership has quadrupled in five years, expects a new pastor after Dr. Herman Keller's farewell sermons at 6:00 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
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