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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1930

Page

8

Lansing Bunco Club Groups and Local News Summary

The Lansing Bunco Club met at Mrs. Farrel’s Highland Indiana home with Mrs. George Mohr winning high score. Other prizes went to Mrs. Gloze Hammend second, Mrs. Holtz Hammond third, and Mrs. Munster Munster consolation. Clarence Lehmker, 16, son of Henry Lehmker, broke his arm cranking a Ford. Number of church attendees reached 258 at Rally Day. attendance hoped to rise to 275. Social events included a bridge party for Mrs. Carl Lax who plans to move to Wewonna NL, stork shower for Mrs. Berwanger, and various visits and gatherings in Hammond Winamac and Chicago areas. The American Legion plans a sidewalk flag sale for welfare and charity.

Lansing Bunco Club Robert Steinbach Myrtle Viola Chicago Kay Jno. Jurgensen Glendale Cal Sam Groenier Christ Miller Frank Lange Fossett Ridge Road Rockford Ill Weaver Ronald Rook Carl Lax Wewonna Lax Berwanger O. C. Hill Crawfordsville Ind J. Keister Chicago Avenue O. E. Peterson Edna Hampton Loretta Williamson Hammond Winamac

South Holland Club Sets Monday Oct 20 Meeting

Rev D Laansma will lead the next South Holland meeting Monday at 7 30 pm at the usual place after recent Tuesday sessions. He also speaks Tuesday at 10 55 am on WMBI Moody Bible Institute radio. Mrs Martin Dykema is treated for intestinal trouble at St Francis hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Peter DeGraif on Oct 7. Mr and Mrs Joseph Truppen announce a baby girl born Oct 7. Peter T DeYoung and brother John DeYoung visit relatives in Kansas by car. George Barnegan and Nick De Waard seek work in Iowa and South Dakota corn belt. DeYoung Brothers lamp ad on page 5.

D. Laansma WMBI Moody Bible Institute Martin Dykema St. Francis Hospital DeYoung Brothers

Twenty Years Ago in South Holland News Highlights

Rev Heemstra visited Rev Van Duine before starting in Grand Rapids. Mrs J Lagestee and son John of Denver are visiting. Joe Bottema and Annie Renke were married in their future home. A T Gouwens and dantje Vellinga, Roseland, aged 72 and 63, announce their marriage. For rent 10 acre farm on 158rd near Indiana Ave. Browning shotgun for sale from Luke DeYoung.

Heemstra Grand Rapids van Duine J. Lagestee John Denver Colo Joe Bottema Annie Renkema A. T. Gouwens Dantje Ve Indiana Avenue B.J. VanDrunen South Holland Luke DeYoung 159Th Street Ill Harvey

Jones Estate Bequest Totals 10 Million in Probate Filing

The will of Thomas D. Jones directing an estate worth about 10 million discloses a 2 million charitable bequest. Princeton University receives 500,000 as he was a trustee. other gifts go to University of Chicago, Children's Memorial Hospital, John Crerar Library, churches, Art Institute, Ferry Hall, Visiting Nurses, Chicago Nursery and Half Orphan Asylum, United Charities of Chicago.

Thomas D. Jones International Harvester Princeton University Jones University of Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital

University to Build 6 Million Volume Library on Campus

The University of Chicago will construct a new library on campus at an estimated cost near 6 million dollars within five years. It will hold about six million books and supplement Harper Memorial Library as the university expands its literary collection.

Chicago University of Chicago Chicago Association of Commerce Harper Memorial

Twin Cities Football Rematch With Steger Wildcats

Due to the Govier Boosters game being called off the Twin Cities booked a weaker opponent. A Rouch starred with two touchdowns on forward passes, Dick Crossey and Clem Ber also scored, and Bang Muller added a 55 yd end run and a drop kick. The team meets the Steger Wildcats Sunday at Dalton Park at 2:30.

Twin Cities A. Rouch Art Dick Crossey Clem Ber Bang Muller Rouch B. Muller Steger Wildcats Dalton Park

Theatres Preview Sat and Sun Showings

Saturday features Men Without Women a sea drama with laughs and tears plus Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in Below Zero. Spitalmy's Band screens. Sunday offers High Society Blues with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell and Sunny Side Up.

Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Spitalmy Janet Gaynor Charles Farrel

Mohawks Tie 0-0 in Slow Green Park Match

The Mohawks battled the Manor Boosters to a scoreless draw as conditions and well-known signals hampered play. Pewee Alpert nearly crossed in a first half surge but the play was nullified. Key efforts came from Conny Kern Chuck Duesing Turk Simnick and George Dengler. Mohawks held 7 first downs to 6 for Manor Boosters. Mohawks 58 yards passing vs 42 for Manor Boosters. Next Sunday October 19 the Mohawks meet State Flashers at Riverdale Park with 2.45 pm kickoff.

Mohawks Boosters Pewee Alpert Conny Kern Chuck Duesing Turk Simnick George Dengler Manor Boosters State Flashers Riverdale Park

Churches Sheridan Ave and Grant St Service Schedule

The notice lists worship times for Sunday October 19 at the Churchs Sheridan Avenue and Grant Street. German service at 9.00 a.m. English service at 11.00 a.m. Sunday school in English at 9.45 a.m. Pastor William Kreis invites all to attend.

Sheridan Ave Grant St William Kreis

Carefulness as a virtue in daily life and work

The note argues that carefulness yields fewer mistakes and higher confidence in work speech and play. It frames carefulness as a guiding principle and a stepping stone to better things, urging consistent caution in all activities.

Wise Girls and All Feed Up Comedy Nights

Charles Chase headlines with two talking comedies "All Feed Up" and "Wise Girls" on Tuesday and Wednesday October 21 and 22. The running gag riot stems from the Broadway hit that played a year and drew crowds.

Charles Chase

3000-Piece Student Band Planned For World’s Fair

The city board of education, per the Chicago Association of Commerce, considers a 3000 member band of schoolchildren to entertain visitors at the 1933 World’s Fair. Plans include continuing instrumental study in junior high schools with free instruments, music, and instruction for talented pupils.

City Board of Education Chicago Association of Commerce

One's Heart and Faith: A Quiet Bravery Lesson

A reflective note on choosing courage in love and spirit, acknowledging that strong feelings need not always align with bold actions. The piece suggests patience and resilience when heart and faith pull in different directions.

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Lansing M. EE M. FE Frank Davis Thaldorf Hamilton Kiester The American Legion American South Holland News Oykey Fairnness Daniel C. Bachmann Owe Dolton Lincoln Ave Dolton,ll Ety Immanuel Evan WM. A. Herrick 147Th St Halsted Harvey Illinois Dr. J. Finley Kettles Louis St St. Holland School East 154Th Street Peter van Brussel Emerald Ave West Pullman Conrad Kern Interocean Riverdale Theodore Koch Chicago Street Dolton 770 Quality Market Theo. Koch Dolton 771 Hohman St. Wigatatesee A. R Carondolet So DE Young Bros South Park Ave South Holland, IL Halsted St
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