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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1937
Page
1
Dolton village board drainage committee will meet with A H Robertson real estate man and subdivider of New Chicago near 146th street to discuss supplying water to residents. Meeting date to be arranged.
Frankie Kainrath of Riverdale, a standout in Chicago CYO boxing, defeated Fidel Tricanico of Uruguay in a three round international bout at Soldier Field. The win helped Chicago extend its winning streak to fifteen straight victories 11 8 over South American amateurs.
Riverdale fire department joins a national firefighters tournament to be held at Soldier Field Chicago during Labor Day weekend September 5 6. Entry by both professional and volunteer departments with prizes of 100 for professional winners and 50 for volunteer winners.
A reunion gathered Riverdale School graduates from 1899 and 1900 at 13832 Wabash Ave on August 21. Guest of honor Mrs. Wm Zschorna of New York, visiting Dal ton. Attendees included Cora Peterson Miller Augusta Werner Morren Gretchen Zschorna Naomi Grant Peter Kurz Lucy McMillen William Dieck. Luncheon followed a joyous afternoon of reminiscing.
The Community chorus will pause practices until the first Monday in October, August 28 at the Dalton village hall. This season featured notable appearances including the Thornton Township high school PTA installation, a WWAE radio program, and performances at the Chicagoland Music Festival and Dalton Riverdale Homecoming.
The Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home at Normal Illinois seeks homes in the community for children of the institution. Expenses for care are paid by the home. Residents interested in caring for wards may contact C M Chelbrick at 6228 Ingleside Avenue Chicago. Dorchester 2488.
Two and a half year old Johnny Schmidt found a three inch copperhead on Grant street and showed it to Stanley Dolton. Dolton urged the boy to drop it then placed the snake in a milk bottle. No bite marks or snake teeth were found. The next day others reported seeing a larger snake nearby, thought to be the parent.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kummerer of 419 W 138th Riverdale marked fifty years ofwedded life on Aug 25 1887 in Lemont Illinois officiated by Father Balman They have four sons Harry Joseph William Martin now deceased four daughters Mary Margaret Anna Clara and twenty six grandchildren They reside in Riverdale for 42 years and were honored at Mass at St Marys Church followed by a family dinner at Riverdale Beer Garden hall Indiana Ave with most relatives present except Mrs William Mayhew who stayed home due to her mother in law's death
The Homecoming Jubilee sponsored by Paul Gall Post No 308 and the city police and fire departments of Dalton and Riverdale closed Sunday evening after a big financial and social success. Commander Russell V. Trimble and sponsors thank business houses and all helpers for support. John Belz of Dalton won the grand prize 200 dollars in cash.
The four District 148 schools will open on Tuesday September 7 with full sessions. Three new teachers join the staff: Millicent Dieck John Kinney and Harriet Ling. Health supervision will be via the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute with a nurse four days weekly.
In an interview, John C Chris tensen chief architect of the Board o Education City of Chicago said the new public school building at 133rd Street and Prairie Avenue will be ready for the school opening on Tuesday September.
St Paul Lutheran school begins its new term on September 7 at 9 a m. The following teachers are in charge Mr E O Haase will teach grades 7 and 8, Mr A Bernahl grades 5 and 6, Mr W W Bloom grades 8 and 4, Mrs Irma Bertram grades 1 and 2.
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