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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
7
Leonard Mohr of Lansing becomes a father as his 8 pound daughter is welcomed. The note also mentions his four queens and three jacks. The item appears in a longer bulletin spanning Legion membership news and local notices.
The Dalton Park Tennis tournament awaits dry courts with 25 entrants signed up. Competition will start once surfaces are ready. Winners form a team to face Riverdale on Labor Day for The Pointer trophy and will receive gold medals.
A German Olympic coaching claim suggested Jesse Owens could reach 27 feet 10 inches in the broad jump, a full foot beyond the then world record, as Larry Snyder pursued a similar leap for his star. The piece also notes Owens later turning professional and the era’s boxing and baseball figures, with current race track results and AAU attendance questions surrounding Owens.
Ernest K. Fruehling 69 Calumet City butcher died Monday at 2 40 p m at home 522 Ingraham Avenue from a cerebral hemorrhage Survived by wife Louise two sons Walter of Dalton Theodore two step daughters Helen Buehler of Elgin Ill and Mary Louise Young a grandchild a sister Mrs Caroline Lange Hammond and a brother in Germany Funeral services were held Wednesday at Stewart Chapel Interment in Oak Hill cemetery
The Arrows beat Salem last Sunday lifting them toward the ELAA curtain raiser at Grant Park's 7th Street and Outer Drive. Bethlehem earns the final spot after a first place tie with the Arrows. Markus allowed four hits all game and struck out eight. Boosters for next Sunday's game are 25 cents from each player. Game starts at 1 30.
The American Legion Auxiliary unit schedules a regular meeting for August 27 at 8 p.m. Preparing for the state convention in Danville, members including Commander Bock and family and Dorothy Wiebke participate. A special train schedule from Chicago to Danville is noted, with pins to be presented at the unit dinner Monday.
The Lowvale Chapter No. 962 O E S held a birthday pageant on August 19 with a large audience. Children performed as holidays and seasonal figures from New Year to Santa, including Hattie Mae Schubert, Carole McCarthy, Carolyn Roney, and others. Cake and Borden’s ice cream were served after the show to about 100 guests.
The Thornton Township high school begins the 1936-37 year on Tuesday September 8 1936. Registration and program changes are scheduled for first year students August 26 27 second year August 28 29 third year August 26 27 and fourth year August 28 29. Students may report for consultation from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Those who have not registered or wish to change registration should visit the high school on the listed dates.
Tax collection dates and locations listed for Thornton and surrounding towns with specific days, hours, and venues such as banks, village halls, and schoolhouses. Walter Haines, Collector, notes Harvey bank and other offices open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. incl Saturdays for tax receipt.
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