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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
1
Evening courses will run for ten weeks each starting October 14. Sessions from 7 15 to 9 15 will cover various subjects including bookkeeping stenography typewriting algebra and foreign language. No tuition. enrollment fee one dollar refundable after missing less than one fifth of classes. minimum ten students per class. credits may apply to high school records.
A literary verse urges forgetting slander quarrels and woes and stresses one duty to pay dues. It promotes moving past bad weather unfriendly knocker and greying hair, then encourages taking a simple chance in advance. The piece closes with The Pointer as its author.
Stove pipe advertised for sale at Brock Felt's store with emphasis on affordability and home heating supplies.
The Pointer calls for better on time Riverdale branch streetcar service to reduce crowds and late commutes. It notes past influence with former aldermen and current officials and proposes writing to them and to Street Cay Company president Bushy. Also promotes The Spoilers at Dalton theatre and praises the film.
The Harvey Press launches with Craig and Rinehart as editors and publishers. The paper presents a cheerful new appearance and strong editing by seasoned printers. Harvey, a city of over 10,000, can support two papers and welcomes the new addition to the editorial scene.
A Riverdale incident left a Hungarian family from East Chicago lucky to escape death after a freight train backing to the yards struck their Ford at the Indiana avenue and 131st street switch. No light or watchman was present and one woman was cut and bruised while others were lightly injured. The group were driven to Blue Island hospital. the rest returned home. Authorities warn this crossing is perilous and demand safeguards.
Rev J L Albritton named pastor at Dalton by Rock River Conference. He brings wide experience and will preach Sunday at 11 AM and 7 45 PM. Rev E C Arnold to lead Chandler church at 72nd and Carpenter streets in Chicago. Arnold and family farewell locals with best wishes. Albritton, Kentucky born, has 52 years in gospel work and a youthful spirit. Welcome to our city Colonel.
Peter A. Mortensen Chicago schools superintendent visited Riverdale with Mrs Mortensen as guest of the Wm Mau family recalling close longtime friendship. Otto Lentz family escaped injury when their Ford hit an ice truck at 128rd street damaging the car and injuring Otto and Mrs Lentz.
The Dalton schools hosted a Community Fair on Thursday October 16 to praise posters announcing the date. The auditorium was filled to capacity and teachers and the board of education are praised for the success. Prize winners will be printed in the next issue.
The notice lists births for five families: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ripley welcomed a girl on Sunday October 12, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Gebaurer a boy on October 4, Mr. and Mrs. A Jackson a girl, Mr. and Mrs. J C Silcox a girl, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Born a girl on October 9.
The Impostor is a new serialized tale in The Fainter debuting October 24. It follows a young American who uncovers a plot to assassinate him with no clear motive, driving a string of adventures as he seeks answers.
October 11 1919 at Ascension church Harvey Illinois Philomena R Verhoeven daughter of August and Mary Verhoeven united in marriage to John Frederick McNulty by Rev George T McCarthy pastor and Chaplain at Great Lakes Training Station Laura Verhoeven sister acted as bridesmaid Raymond W Murphy best man The ceremony included a wedding mass given away by her father followed by breakfast at the Verhoeven home on the Calumet River and 147th Street They plan a ten day eastward honeymoon then will reside in Worcester Massachusetts Mr McNulty and Miss Verhoeven were childhood friends in Harvey later serving in the Meuse-Argonne offensive with the 26th Division Several locals noted the event and best wishes were offered
Bowen School suspended classes Friday for Division Meetings in Chicago Heights and Harvey with the attendance of teachers and a school board member. A Friday night school community program featured students from the public and parochial schools, plus talks by community leaders, nurses, and Illinois State Normal University professors. The community plans for a larger auditorium and urges taxpayer support. the school remained closed Monday near Columbus Day by board order.
Riverdale defeated a northside team Tuesday and will play Jim Blouin’s champion squad Friday at Blouin's alleys in Blue Island. Tolleston, Ind. visits Fleischhauer alleys on Monday for a Riverdale match.
The High School Board regrets the delay in obtaining motor buses from the factory stating it was not possible to meet the promised time. All indications are that the buses will be ready at an early date.
Public health items mention tuberculosis pneumonia flu and other diseases with a list of health roles and services. Local notices include several sales and items for sale from farms goods and furniture. Mrs. Johanna Muehlke aged 81 has moved to live with relatives in Chicago.
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