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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

6

Mary Sophia K Pieplow 76 dies in Beverly Hills home

Mary Sophia Katherine Pieplow nee Schmidt of Dalton died April 7 at her niece Hattie Koriman's Beverly Hills home after months of declining health. She was 76 years old and had lived in Chicago since 1866. She married John Pieplow in 1898 and lived in married life for 37 years. A Luther an and St Paul Church member, she served as Ladies' Aid president. She leaves a brother John R. Schmidt and many relatives. Burial was Concordia Cemetery Chicago on April 10. Bachmann's Funeral Home arranged the funeral.

Mary Sophia Katherine Pieplow Schmidt Dalton Hattie Koriman Beverly Hills America Chicago John Pieplow Lutheran Church St. Paul Church Ladies’ Aid John R. Schmidt Concordia Bachmann

Edward Scholl Rites Held for Riverdale Resident After Illness

Edward Scholl 1863 04 08 died after eight weeks illness at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harve y. Survived by wife Frieda five daughters nine grandchildren one sister in Oklahoma City and other relatives. Funeral April 11 Bachmann Funeral Home with Rev Walter Kemtiz at St Pauls Lutheran Church interment Concordia Cemetery Hammond Indiana.

Riverdale Edward Scholl Wentworth Avenue Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey Chicago Frieda Trapp Frieda Mary Hilmer Clara Buechler Emily Stahnke Helen Trapp Edna Williams Aurora Cora Fink Mary Oklahoma City Okla Bachmann Walter Kenmitz St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Concordia Cemetery Hammond Indiana

Funeral services for Charles Schultz in Oak Glen

Charles C. Schultz, born February 10, 1873 in Lansing, died April 5 at Billings Memorial Hospital Chicago. Funeral services were held April 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church Lansing with interment in Oak Glen cemetery. He leaves a widow, three sons George Walter and Arnold, daughter Mrs. Viola Long, brother John Schultz of Dalton, and two sisters. Bachmann Funeral Home arranged.

Charles Schultz Torrence Avenue Oak Glen Ill Billings Memorial Hospital Chicago Trinity Lutheran

St Paul P T A Hosts Speaker On Social Studies

Mr Brinkman a Lutheran school teacher in Kankakee spoke on Wow Social Studies Are Taught in Our Schools at St Paul P T A meeting last night. The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for approval.

St. Paul

Illinois P T A Convention Held by Chicago Delegates

Chicago hosted the fortieth annual Illinois Congress of P T A convention at the Stevens hotel with about 2,000 delegates from across the state. Council president Mrs Parker Guib son led the gathering as local P T A officials welcomed attendees.

Chicago Stevens Hotel Parker Guibson

School delegates attend meeting from multiple districts

Presidents and delegates including Mrs. Louis Koch representing Franklin school and Mrs. Roy Maxwell of Lincoln attended with Mrs. Harry Waterstraat of Washington and others from Roosevelt and Thornton Township high school and junior college. Also present were community leaders such as Mrs. Lyle Klitzke and Mrs. Milton Younkers among others.

Louis Koch Franklin School Roy Maxwell Lincoln Harry Waterstraat Washington Milo Day Roosevelt Clarence Brown Thornton Township Junior College G. Galleges Bowen School Lyle Klitzke Milton Younkers Emily Knipley John Wernicke

P T A Community Council Elects Officers

The Dalton Riverdale community council voted in 1939 1940 officers including Mrs Parker Gibson president Mrs Arthur Schnoor vice president Mrs Henry Powuath e secretary Mrs Milton Younker treasurer and Mr William Reaugh historian An all day school of instruction is planned for Wednesday May 10 at Washington school Riverdale Public invited to attend Watch The Pointer for details.

Dalton- Riverdale

Thornton Township PTA to Host April Meeting Speaker

The Thornton Township High School and Junior College PTA plans an April 23 meeting featuring Sam Campbell The Philosopher of the Forest as speaker. He will share nature color motion pictures and travel insights. Thornton Flossmoor and South Holland host. high school students invited.

Thornton Township Parent Northwestern Raiload Sam Campbell Thornton Flossmoor South Holland Thorntonites

Junk Dealer Fined In Snoop for Stolen Journal Brasses

Robert Jacobson owner of Losen Salvage at 142nd and Western Avenue received two years probation and 402.50 restitution after admitting purchase of stolen journal brasses. Three youths from Roseland, Anthony Rupeika Paul Porveinski and William Uhlean, also were placed on one year probation and urged to gain employment within 30 days.

Pennsylvania Rkobert Jacobson Losen Salvage Company 142Nd Western Avenue Michael McKinley Criminal Court McKinley Anthony Rupeika Paul Porveinski William Uhlean Roseland Jacobson Havigg Frank Mraz Riverdale Police William Hunter Flunter 134Th Street Wes Halsted Riverdale

Police confession at station two days later

A report notes that suspects confessed at the police station two days after the incident, with authorities detailing subsequent actions and investigations.

Two Cars Badly Damaged in Sunday Morning Crash

An early Sunday crash at Halsted street and 136th street left a Dodge and a Ford badly damaged. Edward Warmus drove north on Halsted, hit the rear of Frank Frankie Jr.'s parked Ford, causing the Dodge to roll onto its side and slide fifty feet. Two Dodge occupants were slightly injured. the Ford occupant unharmed. Frank Sticaran investigated and released both drivers without contests.

Halsted 136Th Streets Halsted Street Edward Warmus Lowe Avenue Chicago Frank Frankie, Jr West 55Th Street 136Th Street Warmus Dodge Ford Lester Frit Braaifelt Slot Otiser Frank Sticaran Riverdale

Legion News Five dollar draw draws a Friday night crowd

A strong turnout attended last Friday's Legion pinochle night after a weekly break. A five dollar cash drawing occurred with Paul Brunkov named but absent, a second drawing named Carl Maurer who was also absent, and a third drawing awarded to Ann Roush. Other winners included Louis J. Albrecht and Mrs Hanmschmann and Mrs Scha-

Paul Brunkov Carl Maurer Ann Roush Louis J. Albrecht Hanmschmann Scha

Legion notes and upcoming events in Florence district

A list of post members with numbers is given. Appeals for sons of members to attend Boys State. Legion carnival meeting set for April 24 with regular post meeting on April 26. Eighth district gathering in Mattoon on April 28. Sons of the Legion hold a pinochle night. Mentions of spring tool prep giving way to golf and tennis practice. Observations on children's higher pitched voices and noise levels.

The Legion Committee Eighth District Mattoon Sons of the Legion

Hanschmanns Celebrate Golden Wedding in San Francisco

Mr and Mrs Ernest Hanschmann of San Francisco formerly Riverdale observed their golden wedding anniversary marking fifty years of marriage.

Ernest Hanschmann San Fran

Community Notices Date and Time Details

Bergers Corner sale on April 15 from 1 to 3 PM at School House. Dolton event on April 10 and 17 from 9 to 3 at Dolton Bank.

Bergers Corner Dolton Dolton Bank

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Mary Sophia K. Pieplow Charles C. Schultz Illinois Congress of P. T. A. Convention P. T. A. Community Council East 137Th St Legion News Cisco California Lincoln School Operetta Sone Lincoln Grade School Van’s National Bank of Harvey East 154Th Street Calumet City Bank Burnham Lansing Bank Building Homewood Building & Loan Building Riverdale Bank Hazel Crest South Holland Bank Walter Haines
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