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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1937
Page
1
Thornton Township high school will open September 20 with junior college classes starting September 27. Delays stem from unfinished addition, material shortages, and scarce plasterers, prompting a two week shift in opening and a return to a normal schedule once space expands to 75 rooms including seven junior college rooms.
Miss Betty Lou Bender and John Wernicke of Dolton performed with the John Sentesi Stylists orchestra. The group was declared third prize winner on Barnatt’s amateur program held Friday night at Station WIND Gary Indiana. They thank local friends for support that aided the win.
Chief Frank Mraz of Riverdale received a commendation from Western Union official I P Booker after local officers helped Western Union employee James Berry locate Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Ivanhoe. Mrs. Wilson was found while vacationing at the Dells Wisconsin after a relative’s death. Neighbors Mrs. Asher Parker and others aided in the effort.
Riverdale Village Board accepts Street Lighting Company bid of 295 dollars to remove 28 concrete post luminaries and install 8 new fixtures on 144th street Ivanhoe. Work includes metal post caps and crack seals as recommended by Trustee Smith.
The Sibley boulevard overhead span for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad in Dalton advances toward completion with the first concrete pour planned for August 23 and a target finish by October 1. Thirty men work the cement along a four lane crossing at Sibley and Chicago street as equipment and safety measures are prepared.
The Dalton police held at Hastings Garage announce sale of unclaimed vehicles if not claimed by September 15 1937. Cars include a blue 1920s Cleveland sedan serial 65649 a gray 1925 Dodge four door sedan motor D918688 a black 1928 Chrysler six sedan motor 241458 license 341486. Chief Chas T Heidenrich oversees the notice.
The Pla-Rute Pinochle Club met at Mrs. C. Nelson home on Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Jennie O Connor Agnes Dreger Florence Rampke and Marion Matthorn.
WPA offers 300 local children ages 9 to 14 free tickets to see the Chicago White Sox vs Washington Senators at Comiskey Park on August 28. Transportation costs are 30 cents round trip. registration through recreation directors. Also announces upcoming soccer league, tennis tournament August 22 at Bloom High School, and plans for three horseshoe courts and volleyball play at Dolton Park.
Emil C Meyer of 7701 Eberhart avenue died August 12 at age 63. Survived by widow Alice two daughters Mrs. Wilfred Corriveau and Mrs. Grace Kennedy one brother William E Meyer and two sisters Mrs. Jennie Lanke and Mrs. Minnie Kerchoff. Funeral at his residence with Rev M G Kabele then Rosehill cemetery chapel by Tril uminar Masonic Lodge 676. Interment in Rosehill family lot Bachmann Funeral Home in charge.
Catherine Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Schmidt of Dalton is recovering at home from a major operation performed recently at Ingalls Memorial hospital.
Two pages of parade photos appear in this issue as the Homecoming Jubilee sponsored by Paul Gall Post No 303 and the Dalton Riverdale police and fire departments draws large crowds nightly. Judges named winners from local businesses and service groups. a series of free evening entertainments, amateur acts, boxing, Scouts demonstrations, and community singing marked the fair's close.
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