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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1937

Page

5

American Legion News and Veterans Benefits discussed

The Legion outlines benefits from federal and state legislation for veterans and dependents, plus comradeship in a respected assembly. It notes 100 percent participation on December 21 at Paul Gall Post No. 30 and invites members to the January 12 meeting and January 23 dance, with arrivals of Ed Meserschmidt and Andrew Gabel and Earl Slaughter re-instated.

Legion American Legion Paul Gall Ed Meserschmidt Andrew Gabel Earl Slaughter Sons of the Legion

Dads Night At Lincoln P T A Observed

Tuesday evening’s Dads Night at Lincoln P T A featured a solo by John Wernicke with Robert Hair, a welcome speech by Mrs. Milton Younker, and an original humorous poem honoring the Dads. Mrs. Ben A. Sylla spoke on school finance urging legislative support.

Lincoln P. T. A Frank Wate John Wernicke Robert Hair Milton Younker Ben A. Sylla Chicago Heights Sylla Illinois Iinois Springfeld Arthur Smith

St Paul P T A Film Night At School Hall

Several reels will be shown at the school hall on January 11 at eight p.m. The program includes Grass Little Dutch Tulip Girl The Historic Hudson The Monarch Butterfly The Digestive System and The Farm. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.

Hudson

Renewal appeal for 1987 American Legion Auxiliary dues

The notice urges members to pay 1987 dues by October 20 to cover January 1 to December 31. It stresses the dues are past due and asks for prompt renewal to simplify membership records. It highlights the meaning of Auxiliary membership tied to service by husbands, sons, fathers, or brothers.

American Legion Auxiliary

Auxiliary Dues and Junior Unit Meetings Announced

The message urges continued membership in the Auxiliary with 1987 dues to avoid lapse. It thanks Mrs. Bock for a Junior Christmas party and notes play, carols, and a handmade dresser scarf gift. Upcoming unit meetings are set for January 9 and January 14, 1987, encouraging attendance and support for hospitalized veterans.

Auxiliary Paul Gall

Local and Personal News From Dalton Area

Mrs. Harry Struven is recovering at home after facial gland surgery at Roseland Community hospital on December 28. Firefighters extinguished a blaze near Hugo Schmidt’s property at 13918 Michigan Avenue on January 4 caused by boys burning Christmas trees. Various residents attend bridge, club, and family visits. George Manson and Dalton celebrate eight pound daughter Carol Adele. Doctors report Chicago pneumonia and influenza deaths reaching 158 since January 1 with 28 dead last Thursday. residents arrive and depart for schools and holidays. illnesses include pneumonia and influenza cases affecting several local families.

Harry Struven Roseland Community Hospital Riverdale Schmidt Ethel McCarthy Cleveland Dalton Harold Gundaker Park Avenue Kingdon Avery Indiana School of Dental Surgery Indianapolis S. K. Avery Dolton John Kleinz Worthington Ohio St. Josephinum College George Manson Hom Carol Adele Herman N. Bundeson G. Gallegos de Kalb Gerald E. Byrne Deanborn Street Ivanhoe Serge Travis Nairn Dean Lincoln Avenue

Holy Name Society Installs Its 1937 Officers

The Holy Name Society of St. Mary's church installed its 1937 officers at St. Mary's school hall on Monday evening January 4. Officers include Herman J. Horn Jr president John Flahive Jr vice president Edward Kleinz financial secretary Thomas M. Kinney recording secretary Gerald E. Byrne treasurer Matthew Dreger marshal Ray Campana deputy marshal Frank L. Schroll Herman J. Horn Sr and Albert R. Schumann members of the Big Brothers committee Lawrence Stieman entertainment chairman. Rev John N. Weiler spiritual director performed the installation. Chicago Surface Lines presented slides on city development and refreshments were served followed by dancing and cards.

Holy Name Society of Herman J. Horn Albert R. Schumann Big Brothers Lawrence Stieman John N. Weiler Chicago

Public Service Co Dividends Declared for 1987

Public Service Co of Northern Illinois declares quarterly dividends on capital stock. 6 percent and 6 1/2 percent preferred stock receive specified per share amounts, and common stock receives 75 cents per share. Dividends payable February 1 to holders of record January 15, 1937. In 1936, three quarterly 50 cent common dividends were paid plus a $1.00 special dividend in December. the new common rate reflects a 25 cent rise but matches the annual rate with the special included.

Public Service ‘Company of Northern Illinois

Walther leagues and meetings announce January schedule

The Senior Walther League meet on Tuesday January 12 and the Junior Walther League on Wednesday January 13. A Junior Board meeting is set for tonight Friday January 8, with skating for all on Monday January 11 at White City. Sunday January 24 features a South Shore Zone rally and Christmas seal sales rose over 100 percent. Bible study occurs on the fourth Thursday each month. all youths are invited. Silence breeds respect.

White City Don Lorenzen South Shore

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