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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
5
Classified advertising information lists prices for want ads on ten cents per line and ten cents for cards of thanks and memorial notices. Advertising on the first page costs twenty cents per line with payment required in advance.
For sale items include two family residences with garages and large brick stores, riverdale and dalton properties offered at half price in places like Riverdale and Valley. Prices range from 800 down payment to 6 500 and up to 10 500 with notes on terms and locations. Also an early 1938 Chevrolet truck and a tavern business with fixtures are listed plus a five room stucco bungalow in Riverdale shown by appointment. Albert H Harms listed with Dalton 935 contact.
The Department of Illinois names officers including President Mrs Lowell C Allen of Belleville and Vice Presidents Mrs Norman Sheeke Rockford and Mrs Ralph Webber Chicago. Unit chairs to install after the convention. membership dues set at 150 for adults and 100 for Juniors. A joint installation is planned for September 6 at 3 00 p m. Phyllis Salerro a Junior member remains in hospital and blood donors are sought.
Post meeting led by Belz passed to new Commander E F Slaughter amid applause. The next regular Post meeting is Tuesday evening September 9 and officers will be installed Saturday night September 6.
Miss Evelyn Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Miller 227 Hast 136th Street Riverdale married Alfred Bishton of Chicago last Saturday evening August 23 at St Pauls Lutheran parsonage Rev Walter J Kemnitz officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Adolph Colontonio.
Miss Opal Wartsbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Wartsbaugh Hammond Indiana wed Ralph Lenover son of Mr and Mrs Otto Lenover Riverdale last Saturday at Our Saviour s Community church Rev Ray Shaw officiated. The gown georgette with seed pearls long train veil tiara bouquet white roses baby s breath. Best man and matron of honor were Chester Lenover and Dalton couple. Bridesmaids included Mrs William Martins of
Hammond and Miss Hertha Larsen of Cedar Falls Iowa married with three attendants in pink georgette gowns and orange blossoms. Donna Doll flower girl wore pink georgette and carried white asters. Earl and George Wartsbaugh attended as ushers. Robert Fisher sang and Hazel Paynter played the wedding march. A dinner followed at the bride's parents home and a reception at Riverdale Village Hall for about a hundred guests. The couple reside with the groom's parents for now.
Miss Beulah Richmond of Niles Michigan married William Kliefoth son of Mr and Mrs Paul Kliefoth at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Dal ton on Saturday August 23 at two o clock Rev Walter J Kemnitz officiated The bridal party included Forrest W Kurtzweil and his wife of Riverdale Skuitaweil is named as a sister of the groom and the brides matron of honor wore navy blue dresses with matching accessories.
The报道 describes corsages of gardenias worn by the bridal party and a wedding dinner at the groom’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Robert Howiesen of Chicago. The newlyweds reside in Roseland.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schroll of Riverdale entertained Sunday in honor of their house guests including Mr. and Mrs. QO Lemeyer and others from Greenleaf Kansas and nearby areas. The gathering also featured Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Crowder and additional attendees.
Demonstration lessons teach clear concise cooking methods with well balanced menus and table service. Students will have all food prepared and served. Enroll now for the fall term.
A small classified note invites readers to call Pullman 4769 for more information about The McLaren Kitchen located at 11127 South Park Avenue.
Henry Strosinski Sr of Riverdale and Dalton and Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson of East Chicago are mentioned. Mr and Mrs Peter Rickert and sons are enjoying a month long vacation at Grand Beach Michigan.
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