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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
5
Will Rogers Jr. nineteen year old son of the actor humorist left for Fort Worth Texas to work as a cub reporter on the Star Telegram his father said Bill prefers any cub assignment while joking about street sales expectations.
On Saturday April 11 1931 an election will be held at Village Halls in South Holland and Phoenix in School District No 1 Cook County Illinois to elect a president for one year and two members for three years. Polls open 12 noon close 7 pm. Voters in South Holland area vote at South Holland Hall. Phoenix voters vote at Phoenix Hall. G W Walvoord President Peter Dalenberg Clerk.
Local residents report Easter meals visits and relocations across Lansing and nearby towns. Families from Chicago Roseland Gary Hammond Calumet City Oak Glen and Kala mazoo announce moves or visits while Gilbert VenderAa returns after illness. The American Legion remodels its dugout and P T A plans a meeting with Miss Rice speaking.
Mrs Herman Dressen of Highlawn hosts a 38th birthday party on Thursday April 4 with many local ladies present. A lunch followed and Mr Diessen led a lively game of schatshops. Other items note a raffle delay, a new blacksmith in Dalton, saloon controversy, and a playful bet on Chicago mayoral candidates.
Homewood notes college student Frank Cowing will not return until August for studies in northern Michigan forests. A Citizens Ticket by petition is filed with Village Clerk Cowing. Local election slate includes President Louis School Trustees S. Whitney and A. Rebberg. Board of Education candidates Harwood, Scupham, Hull. Cement blocks for Louis Mueller’s new house. Henry J. and C& Riverdale Lumber Co. report material contracts for twelve homes. The Pointer prints Thornton Township High School Bulletin listing seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen exempt from midyear exams for high averages.
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