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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1941

Page

11

Walther League Activities and Meetings Outline

St Paul Walther League notes report Senior Welfare and Junior Welfare clubs meeting March 27 at Ruth Bachmann and Delores Jacobitz homes to plan projects. Six members attended Valparaiso University banquet at St Stephen’s church. April meetings scheduled for seniors April 8 and juniors April 10. A social program is planned for Sunday April 20. Members urged to donate discarded religious pamphlets and Sunday school materials.

St. Paul Walther League Ruth Bachmann Delores Jacobitz Walther Valparaiso University St. Stephen’s Church 65Th Peoria

State Approves Calumet River Bridge Plan

The Illinois division of highways approved a 1700-foot bridge over the Calumet River at 130th Street east of Stony Island Avenue. Alderman Arthur G. Lindell announced a 44-foot roadway, two concrete sidewalks, and a total cost of $670,000.

Calumet River Illinois Division of Highways 130Th Street Stony Island Avenue Arthur G. Lindell

Legion District Meeting in Chicago Heights Draws Crowd

A large turnout at the district Legion meeting in Chicago Heights last Thursday night praised the session as one of the year’s best. Pinochle nights remain popular with players like Margaret Engleman, Haz el Atkinson, Lydia Treftz, and others winning weekly prizes. next post meeting is set for Tuesday night April 8 at 8 pm.

Legion News Chicago Heights Margaret Engleman Hazel Atkinson Lydia Treftz William Schwickert Charles Teas V. Teas Ruth Jaccobson Dedio

Bowling News St Paul Alleys League Standings and Scores

The St Paul alleys league results show on the 7 30 shift L E Reichs two games over Millers Service and Freds Place two over Daves Place. On the 9 30 shift Hausmans two over Al Rose and Lindell Service two over Wonder Bar. Standings list Hausmans 56 34 Freds Place 49 Al Lindells Service 47 43 Reichs 45 45 Millers Service 45 45 Daves Place 42 Al Rose 39 51 Wonder Bar 37 53 High team series Hausmans 2584 second high Freds Place 2530 High individual series Michalski 581 second Ludwig 579 High team game Hausmans 961 High individual game Michalski 224.

Bowling News St. Paul L. E. Reichs Millers Service Freds Place Daves Place Hausmans al & Rose Lindell Service Wonder Bar Freds AL Lindells Service Reichs Daves Michalski Ludwig

Musto to Meet Joe Louis in World Title Fight

Tony Musto the Blue Island heavyweight will challenge Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title in St. Louis Monday night April 7. Local fans expect Musto to provide Louis with his toughest test since Schmeling, with Blue Island preparing a special bus for the trip.

Tony Musto Joe Louis Blue Island St. Louis Joe Max Schmelling Musto Simon Louis Tony Eddie Blunt

Industrial Basketball League Resumes April 7 Schedule Change

Due to the South End Open Basketball tournament the league canceled March 22 and 29 games. To finish on schedule, games will be played every Wednesday and Saturday starting April 2 with four 7 to 10 pm matches and Great Lakes on a bye. Managers must notify teams and report for play on the new dates.

Pullman Car Ingersoll Steel Ingalls- Shepard Sherwin-Williams Acme Steel Beverly Auto State Lubritorium Great Lakes

Franklin School P T A Meeting Promotes Democracy Theme

Franklin School P T A to hold its regular meeting on April 8 at 3 o'clock. Pupils from all grades perform musical numbers and seventh and eighth graders give talks about how Franklin school activities embody the theme Learning to Live in a Democracy.

Franklin School P. T

Dalton Riverdale Women's Club Meeting Postponed

The Dalton Riverdale Women's Club meeting scheduled for Thursday April 10 is postponed due to Holy Thursday and will be held April 17 at Riverdale village hall.

Dalton- Riverdale Riverdale

Ivanhoe Park District elects two 1941 park commissioners

Riverdale Illinois voters cast 250 ballots for six year terms. Theodore L. Swan led with 163 votes, Fred Grenwall received 146, followed by Lewis D. Myles 97 and Gerald O. Eckley 85. Gerald E. Byrne, Secretary Ivanhoe Park District.

Ivanhoe Park District Riverdale Ill Theodore L. Swan Fred Grenwall Lewis D. Myles Gerald O. Eckley

Thanks Voters of Thornton Township Election

Voters of Thornton Township supported the election held Tuesday April 1. William Jacobs expresses gratitude for the backing in the local vote.

Thornton township vote thank you message

May I take this opportunity of thanking the voters of Thornton township for the confidence expressed in me Tuesday, April 1. Wm. D. O'Hara.

Thornton Township Wm. D. O’hara

Township and Park Election Thanks

I wish to thank all voters for the support given me in the township and park election held Tuesday April 1 1941. Raymond Baumgartner.

Thornton Township

Thorn ton township voter thanks after Tuesday election

A note of appreciation from Joseph Nitz thanks Thorn ton township voters for loyal support at the Tuesday election held on April 1.

In Memoriam Margaret Kummerer Remembered by Family

In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Margaret Kummerer who died April 9, 1940. She bid no farewell and did not fail to do her best. Her loving heart and tender nature are remembered by her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Margaret Kummerer

Card of Thanks from the Hand Family

We express our appreciation and thanks to neighbors and friends Rev Martin Kabele Mr and Mrs Daniel Bachmann and both police departments for expressions of sympathy and help during our recent bereavement.

Martin Kabele Daniel Bachmann

In memory of Aunt Rose Moeck

Mrs. Rose Moeck died a year ago on April 3 1940. Mr. and Mrs. J L Locher extend heartfelt remembrance and thanks.

Rose Moeck J. L. Locher

Thanks for support during bereavement

The Vandenberg family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after their loss. Special appreciation goes to Rev. Milton S. Freeman Local No. 5 Bricklayers the police department and those who sent flowers along with the family.

Milton S. Freeman Police Department

Schulte Family Thanks Neighbors for Support in Sorrows

The Schulte Family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for loyalty and comfort during their recent sorrow.

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Dolton Ivanhoe Husband Horace Holmes E. 154Th St Harvey Lyle A. Wilkins Laas Gahlawn C Call Dolton 146Th St Wentworth Ave Stewart Victor Boyard Calumet Ave Chicago Sheldrake Forison and Oliver Dyer Supply Co Dyer Ind Call Dyer August Volling Dalton New Holland Mechanical John Koster and Sons Vincennes Rd South Holland KF. J. . Robbins Hamilton Piano Co Pullman Mabel’s Chicago Street Leyden Ave Vincennes E. 75Th St Hudson Green Valley Industrial Basketball League Ivanhoe Park Gerald E. Byrne William Jacobs Simnick Midwest W. 138Th St Wilson’s Lord Elmdale Tastewell Tuna Fish Lux Toilet Florida Raymond Baumgartner Joseph Nitz Hand Timothy Hay Clover Telephone Dyer Dolton Radio Service Lncoln Ave Dick J. Vandenberg Schulte Indiana Hess Hess Tire Hammond, Ind First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Service Department First National Bank IN Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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