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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1932

Page

5

Odd Fellows Install Officers at Coldale Lodge

Public installation of officers held Saturday evening January 9 at Coldale Lodge with Fred Rech as Noble Grand and twenty-two lodges represented. Speakers included Rev Vandetum and Deputy Grand Master Dave Gordon. about 200 Od Fellows attended despite bad weather. dancing followed and refreshments planned for January 18 meeting.

Coldale Lodge Fred Rech Noble Grand Wm. Brown Milton Meeder Edw. Brookfelt Harry Smith, Jr Treas Geo. Stier Herman Daehn Albert Steinke Wm. DeCamp B. L. Staples L. Mc Pike Henry Jacobsma Elmer Steiner Wm. Ehlers O. G al. Jensen I. G Sam Willis Geo. Ewing Jas. B. Murphy Thos, Wildey Pullman Lodge Rev Vandetum Odd Fellowship America Dave Gordon Ransome Walker Fred Rice Walter Nowak J. W. Ansorg W. M. Holmes A. R. Harris Hegewisch Gale White Doldale Waikiki Vandettam Dalton Chas. Ohlson Bert Proper Odd Fellows

So Long English Provincialism Traced to Whitechapel Study

The piece cites J. Redding Ware's Passing of the English of the Victorian Era noting English residents adopted foreign words and Anglicized them. It highlights the expression so long as originating in Whitechapel London as a corruption of the Jewish selah and its spread across England.

United States J. Redding Ware England Whitechapel London Ngland

American Legion Post Sets Weekly Meetings and UpcomingEvents

The post approved moving to weekly Tuesday meetings replacing twice monthly sessions. A Prize Novelty Dance is set for Saturday January 16 1932 at Riverdale Village Hall with prizes for waltz or fox trot. Comrade Fred Slater is recovering after hospital care in Maywood Illinois.

Post Village Hall Riverdale McHale Hall 69Th Street Wentworth Avenue Chicago Legion Hall Fred Slater Edward Hines, Jr Maywood Ill John Reinke Veteran’s Hospital Whipple Arizona Hines Hospital American Legion Dalton Julius Nelson Bill Hopkins

Veterans Leper Colony Forms Legion Post at Carville

At United States Marine Hospital No. 66 in Carville Louisiana a small group of veterans with leprosy, relocated from multiple states and the District of Columbia, has formed U S Marine Hospital Post No 188 Louisiana Department. Seventeen charter members, drawn from diverse backgrounds, joined after visiting national Legion commander Henry L. Stevens Jr. The patients live together in cottages within the government facility and share a strong comradeship.

Baton Rouge Mississippi Uncle Sam Public Health Service Veterans’ Administration United States Marine Hospital No. 66 Carville District of Columbia Hawaiian Islands California Texas New York Virginia Nebraska Florida Louisiana Montana Alabama Georgia Henry L. Stevens, Jr American

Thrift and teaching money sense for children

A Franklin P. T. A. opinion urges thrift amid unemployment and tight finances. It recommends fixed allowances, responsible handling of money, learning from mistakes, assigning paid chores, and wise giving. National Thrift Week begins Jan 17, with a note that the Coming Events column will cover the next social event.

Washington P T A Meeting Highlights and Banner Winners

The January 7 session of the Washington P T A featured a top banner by the second grade for highest parent and friend turnout, with the First grade previously leading. Richard V. Murison was absent and Fred Miner spoke on A Century of Progress. Visitors were invited to see exhibits at the Administration Building and a replica of Old Fort Dearborn. The Travel and Transportation Building impressively spans with dome room for air traffic, while a large Capitol of Washington D C dome could fit inside. A musical program by Thornton Township High School and Junior College pupils, led by Mr William Montelius, included preludes, violin duets, and ensembles with works by Godard Tatini.

Washington Parent-Teacher Association Richard V. Murison Fred Miner Old Fort Dearborn Capitol Washington, D. C Wm. Mentelius Thornton Township High School Godard Wm. Montelius Walter Hederer Paul Peebles

Lincoln P. T. A. Meeting at Lincoln School

The Lincoln P. T. A. met Tuesday afternoon at Lincoln School with a small, congenial gathering. Miss Lemon read items from the P. T. A. Bulletin. Miss Tittle spoke on reading encouragement and displayed student reading exhibits. Mr. Lindberg discussed math and had figures ready.

Lincoln P. T. A Lincoln School

Celebrated Dalton Pioneer Matriarch Marks 96th Birthday

Mrs. Wilhelmina Diekman of Dalton, a longtime resident, celebrated her 96th birthday with family and friends. The event featured a program led by the Ladies Aid and Woman’s Mission circles, and Diekman remains active, knitting daily, reading, and attending church. She enjoys radio broadcasts and rises for the 7:15 a.m. WLS worship. She has nine children, 37 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and a great great grandson.

Wilhelmina Diekman Dalton Ladies’ Aid Woman’s Name Mission Societies

Community Chorus to Open at Lincoln School

The notice invites all to the January 19 program at Lincoln school as the Community chorus begins under director Miss Mindarow. It praises Math education, educators, and the superintendent's selection, urging use of available materials and friendly faces to show the wonders of the period. Publicity Chairman.

Lincoln School

Community chorus first meeting announced

Notice for a local group inviting all to join the community chorus led by instructor Miss Minardow. Meeting at Lincoln School Tuesday evening at 7 to 8 p m with sessions on the first and third Tuesdays.

Minardow Lincoln School

Paramount Theatre presents USC vs Notre Dame film review

An unusual program at the Paramount Theatre in Hammond features a rare live style screening of the 1920s USC versus Notre Dame football game, shown in slow motion with explanation. Also on bill are Girls About Town with Lilyan Tashman and Kay Francis, plus The Gay Diplomat starring Ivan Lebedeff and shorts with Milt Heath at the organ.

Paramount Theatre Hammond University of Southern California University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Paramount Lilyan Tashman Kay Francis Eugene Pallette Joe McCrea Ivan Lebedeff Milt Heath Adv

Furniture Terms Veneered Construction Surface Ply Usage

The text explains that veneered construction and plywood are used interchangeably in furniture making. Both refer to pieces built with multiple wood layers glued together, exposing the grain surface for an attractive appearance. It notes that some of the finest furniture is made in this fashion.

Ashdown Wins Suit Over Village’s Uncompleted Projects

The Illinois Supreme Court ordered Matteson to pay City Engineer E H Ashdown of Chicago Heights a total of 8952 53 for six proposed village improvements abandoned after he drew the plans and performed preliminary work. The ruling upholds his claim for payment for all six services.

Chicago Heights Supreme Court Matteson E. H. Ashdown Ashdown Circuit Court Justice O’connor

Ornamental Caragana Grows Into Hedge Form

The caragana is an ornamental Asiatic tree with pale foliage and yellow vernal flowers. It is drought resistant and very hard to kill after establishment. Seedlings planted and cultivated may form an ornamental hedge 12 feet high and 10 feet wide in ten years and reach 18 to 20 feet tall later.

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Thinee A. R. Harris Heating & Sheet Metal Hohman Avenue Carondolet Ave American Legion News Veterans Leper Colony First National Bank Dolton, Illinois Tatini Lincoln Grandma WLS Henry Wagner Emma Schroeder Grandma Diekman Walter Frueling Ronald Frueling
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