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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1934

Page

5

Legion Drill and Luncheon Fueled by Controversy

Poster notes a January 23 drills time for the post drill corps and invites members to recruit. A Stanford student’s luncheon critique of the American Legion accuses it of militarism and urges self destruction of veterans, while noting immunity promises and editorials. A humorous aside ends with a mock stage scene.

Bill Stern Bill Paul Gall Post Legionnaires Stanford University Freemont Post American Legion Robert Mallock Stanford Daily Daughters of the American Revolution Legion Post Legion

Install Officers for 1934 G W Spencer Corps

The G W Spencer Corps installed officers on Friday January 5 1934 led by Florence Engel as president. Other officers included Lula Janeschefski senior vice president Clara Engel junior vice president Mary Ferguson secretary May Rodman chaplain Josie McLaughlin Pat Lucy Kinney press correspondent Edith Matz conductor Minnie Yatman assistant conductor Louise Schaefer guard Tillie Brandt assistant guard May Propper musician Viola Wiebke first color bearer Meta Schroder second color bearer Bessie Fenstemaker third color bearer Theresa Pohlers fourth color bearer.

G. W. Spencer Florence Engel Lula Janeschefski Clara Engel Mary Ferguson May Rodman Josie McLaughlin Lucy Kinney Edith Matz Minnie Yatman Louise Schaefer Tillie Brandt May Propper Viola Wiebke Meta Schroder Bessie Fenstemaker Theresa Pohlers

Builders Install Officers of Lowvale Chapter No 110

The Monday session at the Masonic Temple in Dalton updated Lowvale Chapter No 110 O T B on officer appointments. New officers include Master Builder Donald Mullen Deputy Master Builder Peter Karambelas Senior Inspector Glen Bishop Junior Inspector Harry Rousch and others. The event concluded with dancing and socializing praised by the society editor as outstanding.

Lowvale Masonic Temple Dalton Donald Mullen Peter Karambelas Glen Bishop Harry Rousch Edward Boyens Raymond Wesse David Volkmar Robert Lind Paul Reich Marshal Arthur van Osten William Staat Edward Corriveau Peter Jacobsoa Harold Beck Norman Ehlert

St Paul Lights vs Sam's Shoe Doctors ends with forfeit

The St Paul Lights faced Sam's Shoe Doctors of Homewood with a 17 to 10 lead early in the fourth quarter when disputes led to the visitors captain being sent off and the entire team leaving the floor, causing the game to be called.

ST. Paul St .Paul Dolton Boys Lincolns Jack Finnerty Thornton Junior College Harvey Heavies I. C. Eagles

Bank Statement of Illinois Bank December 30 1933

Illinois bank report lists assets including loans and discounts overdrafts United States government securities and other securities. It shows deposits liabilities capital accounts and profits with sworn certification by cashier W H Baker on January 8 1934 and notary Ione Day. The note mentions capitalization revision voted by shareholders.

United States Banking House U. S State of Illinois Cook I. W. H. Baker H Baker Ione V. Day

Doldale Lodges Hold Joint Officers Installation in IL

Three Link News reports the joint installation of officers for Doldale Rebekah Lodge No. 79 and Doldale Lodge No. 113 I O O F at the lodge hall on Wednesday evening January 10. Neva Beck and Gilbert P. Lane installed officers as David Gordon offered the address, with performances by Effie Siljander and other young performers. Pearl E. Miller and John Anderson named noble grand for the Rebekah and I O O F lodges respectively, with numerous officers seated and installed.

Doldale Rebekah Lodge Doldale Lodge O. F Neva Beck Rebekahs Gilbert P. Lane Grand Lodge Odd Fellows David Gordon The Effie Siljander Rebekah State Assembly Betty Jane Reppert Shirley Meeder Yesteryear Ruth Francis Zilsberger Caryl Hobbs Janet Ecasor John Jones Mitzi Meurisse Mary Hayes Dunn West 144Th Street Pearl E. Miller Rebekah Lodge Alberta Watson Anna Danielson Dorothy Albrecht Mabel de Camp Minnie Meginnis Elizabeth Nowak Lydia Vandenberg Della Deam Noble Grand LaRae Vandenberg Ruby Hampton S. N Pearl Dieck Lillian Ehlers Evelyn Wilcoxen Ethel McPike Inside Guardian Marge Milhahn Outside Guardian John Anderson I. O .O. F. Lodge Harry Robinson Prand John Wernicke Richard Meginnis Harry Smith, Jr Pr. G Samuel Willis Herman Wagner L. Edward Brookfelt P. G Milton Meeder Alex Goeringer David Hattish Bert Staples Gustav Bladholm Elmer Krueger Theodore Stobbs Outside Guardian Walter A. Nowak

Baseball Night at Harvey Lodge draws guests and players

Harvey Lodge Elks hosted Baseball Night with guest speakers from major and minor league circles. Jack Quinn shared stories of a long pro career while Oscar Melillo and Eddie Taylor recounted baseball paths and memories. Bob Albrecht organized the event and received thanks for the successful program.

Harvey Lodge B. P. O. Elks Jack Quinn Riverdale Dalton Ross Lambert Jack Oscar Skip” Melillo St Louis Brown Roseland Eddie” Taylor Eddie Kansas City Blues Bob” Albrecht

Stutzriem McCracken Wedding Announcement

Mr and Mrs Fred Stutzriem announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to David McCracken on December 30 1933 at the Federated church in Harvey HI The bride wore white satin and a tulle veil with lilies of the valley and carried white roses Her sister Gladys Wells was matron of honor in turquoise blue with pink roses Miss Helen Broic was bridesmaid in light blue Best man James McCulloch and groomsman Vernon Stutzriem attended A reception followed at the bride's home for family and close relatives

Fred Stutzriem Mildred David McCracken Federated Church Harvey, HI Gladys Wells Helen Broic James McCulloch Vernon Stutzriem

Lose Sleep and Find a Grouchy Dis Position

A brief note describes a restless night and a sour mood affecting a person’s demeanor. The fragment hints at fatigue shaping a negative attitude but lacks specifics on person, place, or event.

Franklin P T A New Year Message on Parent Education

The Franklin P T A emphasizes three kinds of parents and the role of parent education in growing with the child and guiding him. With parent teacher associations in every school, better homes schools and communities are possible. The Franklin Parent-Teacher Association wishes the community a Happy and Joyous New Year.

Franklin Parent-Teacher Association

Night at Lincoln P T A Father’s meeting a gala evening

Lincoln P T A announces an all fathers night January 12 with a 6 p m pot luck supper and an 8 p m program. Mrs Chas Jackson will speak on the Parent Teacher movement, with music and a short play by the fathers. Supper coordinators are Mrs Wilcoxen and Mrs Rudolph, and donations are welcomed.

Russell H. Haskin Lincoln P. T. A Chas. Jackson Wilcoxen Rudolph

Stamp history and Lexington Concord commemoratives

A history of U S commemoratives notes the 13th and 14th sets honoring the Lexington Concord anniversary. It recounts the April 18 1775 march and battle, Paul Revere and Dawes, and the formation of the continental army with Washington as commander. The three stamp set features Washington, Lexington Concord, and a Minuteman. Byrd stamps will be displayed Monday January 15 at Riverdale bank.

U. S Lexington- Concord Concord General Gage John Hancock Samuel Adams Paul Revere William Dawes Lexington Adams Wancock Boston George Washington Washington Lexington-Concord Byrd Riverdale Bank

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