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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1937

Page

7

Legion Events And Suspensions Highlight January Meeting

Past Commander J G Thus notes pinochle winners and a bank drawing winner Ida Vorphal added in absentia. Legion sign restored and drill set for Thursday January 21 at 730 pm with a call to join. A suspension for George A Gillmeister and a warning about Reuben Warren for bad checks are reported ahead of the January 26 meeting.

J. G Audrey Baumgartener Emma Cross Tsse Strehmle Bob Kinney George A. Gillmeister Arthur H. Kelley American Legion Reuben Warren Joseph M. Sesterhem Glenview Glenview State Bank Akron Ohio Gary Ind Post

American Legion Auxiliary Reports and Junior Meeting Plans

The secretary notes Chiok County Council meeting attended by Mrs. Deichen and Mrs. Ripley. Illness to Leverne Deichen mentioned. Juniors had a sparse turnout and Bunco was played. Legislation Month featured a brief talk by Mrs. Mabel Nelson. Junior meeting set for February 13 with a Valentine Party on that date.

Deichen Ripley Chiok Leverne Deichen Laverne Bunco Mabel Nelson

Taxes Due Second Installment 1935 Thornton Township

The second installment of 1935 taxes for Thornton Township is due at listed locations including banks and village halls. Office hours vary by town, with deadlines ranging January 4 through January 38 at specific addresses such as Harvey Bank, Cook County Trust, Village Hall Hazel Crest, and others. Walter Haines is the collector and contact Harvey 200.

Thornton Township Harvey—Bank of Harvey Homewood Cook County Trust & Savings Bank Hazel Crest Thornton Calumet City Calumet State Bank Lansing Lansing State Bank OAK Glen—Bank Dolton First National Bank Burnham Berger Riverdale First Trust & Savings Bank South Holland Walter Haines

Franklin PTA hears Brookley on How Man Survives

Franklin school hosts a January PTA meeting with biology teacher A C Brookley of Thornton Township High School presenting How Man Survives. The Mother Singers chorus led by Peter Kern, with Mrs Edgar Bachmann, performs Nocturne for Four Voices Children of the Moon French Music and A Bowl of Roses. The group organized by Mrs Parker Gibson plans a fundraiser and auditorium shades for movie nights.

Franklin P. T W.hee Franklin Parent Teacher Association Franklin School A. C. Brookley Thornton Township High School Our Community Chorus Peter Kern Edgar Bachmann Cain Robert Clark Ehaens Parker Gibson Franklin Association Buneo

Ivanhoe P T A meets at Roosevelt school Tuesday

The Ivanhoe P T A will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday January 19 at Roosevelt School 146th and Clark Street A demonstration on meats by the U S Department of Agriculture will show how to select buy and prepare meats for economy in the meat budget Then Superintendent L E Kutzke will discuss Minimum Educational Opportunities for All Children with an illustrated talk Attendees are urged to join Riverdale and Dalton residents in attending

Ivanhoe P. T. A Roosevelt School 146Th and Clark Street U. S Department of Agriculture L. E K. Kutzke Riverdale Dalton

St Paul P T A Meeting Set For Jan 20

The St Paul P T A will hold the next regular parent teacher meeting at the school on January 20 at 7 30 p m. All members are asked to be present.

Thornton Cage Schedule and Local League News

The page lists Thornton Cage Schedule January to February with open dates and opponents including University High Kankakee Bloom Harvey and Chicago. It also covers GC OF standings St Nicholas St Catherine Calumet St Liborious St Willibrord St Lukes and notes an open date January 24 with officers of the State Court expected. The piece ends with two opinion quotes on marriage and business honesty.

Thornton Cage University High Harvey Kankakee Bloom University At Chicago Blue Island St. Liborious St. Catherine St. Nicholas St. Luke’s Calumet St. Willibrord GC. O. F State Court

Harvey Elks to Host District Deputy Tribute Night

All Elks and visitors gather for Joe Cooke Night in Harvey with over 200 attendees from the northeast district. Entertainment and refreshments planned. Fried Fnlert chairs the committee as the group anticipates a happy evening.

Joe Cooke Harvey Lodge Fried Fnlert

Ivanhoe Woman’s Club Cancer Control Talk

The Ivanhoe Woman’s Club program, led by Mrs. W. L. Smith, featured Dr. A. W. Guild on Basic Questions of Cancer Control. A welfare report by Mrs. Warren Eaton and a fair card party planning group led by Mrs. Eaton and Mrs. Krueger were announced for February 6 at Mrs. Andrew Skye’s home.

Public Health Department W. L. Smith A. W. Guild Warren Eaton Krueger Andrew Skye Union Ave George Hartwell Groeneveld

Parrot Laura Claims 100 Year Longevity in Dalton

The notice describes a parrot named Laura deemed 100 years old and the oldest living thing in the area. Now in the possession of Police Chief Charles T Heidenrich, the bird has passed through several local families over 30 years. Laura understands English and once spoke German, happily greets the arrival of Charlie, and enjoys shaking hands while avoiding profanity.

Laura Charles T. Heidenrich Dalton Schmundt Ira J. Hastings Polly Charlie

Dolton Park Skating Pond Set for Flood and Ice

Dolton Park plans to flood its skating pond today with ice expected later if weather holds. Officials expect a solid ice layer this afternoon making Dalton’s first safe pond in years possible, while Riverdale Park remains flooded and in use.

Dolton Park Tomorow Park Board Dalton Riverdale Park

Three Link News Installs Officers at Regular Meeting

Coldale Lodge will hold installation of officers at the next regular meeting Friday Jan. 15. All members and Odd Fellows are urged to be present. Refreshments will be served. District meeting of District A will be held at Homewood Lodge Wednesday Jan. 20. Members driving should stop at our hall to pick up those without taxis. Meet at the hall at 7 30 p m.

Coldale Lodge Homewood Lodge

Riverdale Boxer Alious Kainrath Defeats Wisconsin Champ

Alious Kainrath of Riverdale, on a home visit from Camp Lavell, reports beating Jimmy Iverson Wisconsin Golden Glove champ in a boxing bout. Iverson represented Camp Blatfield. It marks the Riverdale boy’s ninth career bout, following start in Holy Name Society shows at St. Mary’s Church.

Alious Kainrath Riverdale Camp Lavell Wis COC Jimmy” Iverson Wisconsin Jimmy Camp Blatfield Alious Frankie Holy Name Society of

Dolton Police Year 1936 Activity Summary

The Dolton Police Department reports 1936 activity totals: 8 speeding, 6 parking, 1 fictitious license, 86 disorderly conduct, 105 stop sign violations, 19 overloads, 10 warrants issued, 3841 auto accidents with 10 auto deaths and 38 accidental deaths, 12 injury-causing accidents, 13 dog bites with 142 dogs destroyed, 1 stolen car recovered, 5 abandoned cars disposed of, idle audio calls, 50 telephone calls, 49 fire calls, 205 transient guests lodged, 1 holdup case, 6 burglary cases.

Dolton

Look Out Motorists Warns Dalton Riverdale Slippery Zones

VYhe Pointer joins local police in warning motorists about extra slippery zones in Dalton and Riverdale amid wet weather. The Lincoln avenue crossing of the IC and EH I railway, its track angle, and the bottleneck Calumet River Indiana bridge in Riverdale are noted for causing accidents. Iron planking and street car tracks have prompted several wrecks. drivers are urged to slow down and stay safe as the weather continues.

Vyhe Pointer Dalton Riverdale Lincoln Avenue Calumet River- Inidana

Walther League Social Invites Warvey Young People

The Junior Walther League sponsors a social on Friday January fifteenth. The Warvey Young Peoples Society will be guests. All Junior Leaguers are invited to attend.

Junior Walther League TheWarvey Young Peoples Society

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