Schoolroom notes from rooms show spring themes and activities
In public and parochial schools students report on classroom displays with yellow baby ducks and umbrellas, blooming begonias, snapdragons, amaryllis, and flower crafts. Fourth graders study textiles, and several pupils maintain perfect attendance. A Riverdale baseball game, an April operetta about Tom Sawyer, and planned graduation pins are noted for the eighth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Larson
Charlotte Halbrecht
Miss Barnings
Marian
Joyce Vandenberg
Ugean Wismer
Charlotte Harbrecht
Muss Kramer
Tommy Johnson
Donald Krueger
Dorothy Pedric
Donald Cowenhoven
Billy Wyndensberg
Corrinne Meliquaham
al Shapas
Kora Milhahn
Riverdale
Berger School
Billy O’brien
Lincoln School Second Grade Dollar Prize Purchase
Lincoln School second grade won a dollar prize at the PTA meeting and used the money to buy a new book titled Pom-Pom about a symbol cause when Lorne was absent or tardy. Fourth and seventh grade notes mention spelling leaders and an Arbor Day program date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boseman
Rosemarie Brehm
Charles Connors
Barbara Dreshall
Marilyn Dreshall
Jean Lou Franke
Richard Gardiner
Patsy Headley
Marilyn Kort
Charles Krueger
Annabelle Lorenz
Shirley Meeder
Dolores Neath
Vera Reynolds
Dolores Wick
Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago
Miss Ranney
Mrs. Hair
Donald Ripley
Downey Wins Acme Table Tennis Tourney Title
R Downey defended his singles title in the fifth annual Acme Steel Table Tennis Tournament at St Pauls Lutheran gym Dalton by defeating Allen Marx 21 11 21 16 21 12. Doubles went to W Hinkle and Allen Marx 21 17 9 21 21 19 21 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Downey
St. Paul's Lutheran Gym
Dalton
Allen Marx
H. Mugg
Downey
W. Hinkle
C. James
G. Rolewicz
G. Krikau
E. Schultz
Mise Bhinghie Etloy Som
Leona Murray
Miss Murray
C. Wolfenberger
A. Marx
Dorothy Walsh
Ralph Machow
Dan Mabee
Dan Kreer
Abbott Nelson
Chicago
Washington School Weekly Report Cards and Plans
Grade one reports no absences or tardies since September. Grade three notes no sand table yet, Holland project over cubby holes. Grade four starts new sand table project tied to geography. Grade five Lois Roberts recovered from cold. Lois Alm out with pink eye. grade plans Brookfield zoo trip. Grade seven mentions absences and next Tuesday zoo trip. Grade eight to Brookfield Zoo on April 20 by bus, Junior Barfield recovering. Basketball season closes with 36 37 record. Wisconsin beats Minnesota 18 11. Scout news postpones investiture to April 27. Girl Scouts dance Rosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Kay
Joanne Nomes
Frances Ann Teas
Lois Roberts
Lois Alm
Brookfield Zoo
Rookfield Zoo
Junior Barfield
Washington
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Death of Frank Jashenski After Work Accident
Frank Jashenski aged 73 of 12050 Edbrooke avenue died Saturday April 3 at the county hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a machine while crossing Michigan avenue near 120th street about a month earlier. He lived in Riverdale for years and lately with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J Babkka of Roseland. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 6 at St Marys church from Mrs Joseph Tulk’s home with Rev John N Weiler officiating. Interment was at St Bene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jashenski
Edbrooke Avenue
Michigan Avenue
120Th Street
Jashenski
Riverdale
J Babkka
Roseland
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Tulk
John N. Weiler
St. Bene
Local Obituary Notes From Roseland Area
The deceased leaves one son, Alex of Roseland, and four daughters. Surviving daughters include Helen, wife of Joseph Michalski, and Agnes, wife of Joseph Tulk, both of Riverdale. Genevieve, wife of Gilbert Delaurier, of Evanston. and Bernice, wife of J Babka, of Roseland. Funeral arrangements and cemetery details are noted for Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dict’s
Blue Island
Alex
Roseland
Daughers
Helen
Joseph Michalski
Agnes
Joseph Tulk
Riverdale
Genevieve
Gilbert Delaurier
Evanston
Bernice
J. Babkka
Willey and Mettles Wed in Effingham Justice Ceremony
Lena Willey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest T Willey of Riverdale and Charles E Mettles of Sandaval Ill were married by a Justice of the Peace at Effingham on Thursday April 1. They plan to live in Sandaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Willey
Ernest T .Willey
Wentworth Avenue
Riverdale
Charles E. Mettles
Sandaval
Effingham
Ill
Perseverance Born From Many New Beginnings
A philosophical reflection on perseverance: quitting is easy, but the steadfast person releases only to gain a firmer grip and continue toward greater strength.
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Lincoln School
Riverdale Voters
Yes
G. P. Lane
H. Nelson
E. Price
ORTEL
G. Byrnes
C. Gruhlee
Highlawn Hose House
Acme
Washington School
Scout News
Exen
Leyden Ave
Leyden Avenue
Interocean
Willey-Mettles
COAL
Dolton
Malloy Coal Co
AMG
J. F. Chandler Roofing CO
Chicago ST
Dolton, Ill
Dolton Junkyard
Penn
R.R
Dolton, III
Jacobsma
Lincoln Ave
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