Riverdale School Graduation Set for June at Dale Theatre
The Riverdale school will hold graduation exercises at the Dale theatre on June 10, 1937, at 9 30 a.m. The program includes opening exercises, an address of welcome by John Miller, music and dances by 8A and girls chorus, and the presentation of certificates by principal Elizabeth G. Brandshaw. Graduates listed include Donald Anderson Edward Bitter Joseph Caparelli Betty Elsey Faith Elsey Custer Jacks Solomon Jessen Esther Lohorey Bernard Middleborn John Miller Katie Mohr Velmar Odom Tone Peacock Edward Schimph George Stump Joseph Vango Ida Walls Lydia Wiegel.
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Riverdale
Dale Theatre
John Miller
Wand
Smuing Lhrough
Elizabeth G. Brandshaw
Donald Anderson
Edward Bitter
Joseph Caparelli
Betty Elsey
Faith Elsey
Custer Jacks
Solomon Jessen
Esther Lohorey
Bernard Middleborn
Katie Mohr
Velmar Odom Tone Peacock
Edward Schimph
George Stump
Joseph Vango
Ida Walls
Lydia Wiegel
Dolton Tennis Club Plans High School Tournament
The Dolton Tennis Club meets Monday at the park fieldhouse to discuss a high school age tournament. The first South End Tennis Association matches are Saturday. Dolton and Riverdale mens teams face Grand Crossing at Grand Crossing Park. womens teams travel to Gage Park. A badminton demonstration by Bill Dorman and Elmer Larson took place at Palmer Park this week during Chicago's Charter jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Park Fieldhouse
South End Tennis Association
Riverdale
Grand Crossing
S Park
Gage Park
Bill Dorman
Elmer Larson
Palmer Park
Chicago
Mrs. Nettie Govier Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Nettie Govier of Pullman widow of Sheldon W. Govier clerk of the Appellate court died at her home on Vernon Avenue after a long illness. Born 54 years ago she was a member of several local organizations and is survived by her husband father a sister and three brothers. Last rites were held at St. Nicholas church with interment in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Govier
Sheldon W. Govier
Appellate Court
Vernon Avenue
Pullman
Govier
Daughters of Isabella
Ken-Rose Woman’s Club
Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Rosary Church
William T .Moran
John Stanley
Walter
Frank
Archie Moran
E. S. Keough
St. Nicholas Church
Holy Sepulche Cemetery
Calumet Index
Lincoln P. T. A. Luncheon Honors Faculty at Dalton
Twelve Lincoln P. T. A. executive members hosted a complimentary luncheon for Lincoln school faculty at Mrs. Frank Thompson’s home on Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Frank Hair presided. remarks came from Mrs. M. Younker, Mr. Klitzke, and Principal Wm. Reaugh.
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The
Lincoln P. T. A
Lincoln School
Frank Thompson
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
T. Nairn
E. Harrs
L. K. Klitzke
Frank Hair
M. Younker
Two Prominent Harvey Residents Called By Death
Wilbur Day longtime estimating department manager of the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co died at his Harvey home on Lexington Avenue June 2 at 7 45 am after a period of heart trouble. He was born in New Richmond Ohio August 5 1872 and lived in Harvey twenty five years. Survived by wife Lucy B Day daughter Mrs Lyle Bryant of Chicago son Robert Day of Harvey four grandchildren and siblings Clyde Day of Chicago Mrs Clara Harrison Clinton Illinois Mrs Guy Whittaker End Oklahoma and Mrs Ethel Coombs Chicago. Funeral at Keis chapel Saturday at two o clock conducted by Rev Stanley W Graft with Oak Lawn cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Day
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co
Lexington Avenue
Harvey
New Richmond
Ohio
Lucy B. Day
Lyle Bryant
Chicago
Robert Day
Clyde Day
Clara Harrison
Clinton
Ill
Guy Whittaker
End
Okla
Ethel Coombs
Kei’s Chapel
Stanley W. Graft
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Dr Bayard T Stevenson Dies After Illness
Dr Bayard Taylor Stevenson died May 29 after an illness starting in December when he suffered a stroke en route to a staff dinner at Ingalls Memorial hospital. He 64, born Rising Sun Indiana, practiced medicine in Harvey for 40 years, married to Isabelle Banker with three children. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment at Hazelwood cemetery.
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Bayard Taylor Stevenson
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Dr. Stevenson
Rising Sun
Indiana
G. A. Stevenson
Margaret Stvenson
Harvey
B. T. Stevenson
Isabelle Banker
Margaret Stevenson
Hargo
Isabelle Stevenson
Bayard, Jr
Harry Stevenson
Ind
Frank Stevenson
Beverly Hills
Hazelwood Cemetery
Acme and Inland Steel Boxers Set for Venetian Hall Showdown
The Acme Steel Co and Inland Steel Co meet in a Friday night boxing tournament at Venetian Hall. Russ Nyberg, fresh from beating Jackie Reed in five rounds, faces Joe Bennett of Inland Steel. Johnny Sadunas weighs 220 pounds and holds the Illinois heavyweight amateur title, while Alex Paul is a 147 pound local favorite. Other opponents for Eddie Walsh 160 pounds and Jessie Robertson 112 pounds remain to be chosen.
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Acme Steel Co
Inland Steel Co
Venetian Hall
Russ Nyberg
Jackie Reed
Joe Bennett
Inland Steel
Acme
Johnny Sadunas
Illinois
Alex Paul
Eddie Walsh
Jessie Robertson
Community chorus on WWAE and local visitors note
The Community chorus of about twenty five local women sang on radio WWAE Hammond on June 3 at 2 00 pm led by Peter C Kern of Riverdale They performed Carry Me Back to Old Virginny How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings and Bowl of Roses. Mr and Mrs Edward Wirtz Sr of Dalton celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary May 30 with a small family gathering.
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WWAE
Hammond
Peter C. Kern
Riverdale
Old Virginny
Clarke
Edward Wirtz
Dalton
Wirtz
Father Weiler Celebrates Silver Jubilee Mass
On Sunday June 13 Reverend John N Weiler pastor of St Marys church will mark his silver anniversary of priestly ordination. A solemn high mass of thanksgiving will be said at 11 am in the presence of Bishop Aloysius J Muench. A testimonial dinner will follow at 1 pm in the school hall.
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John N. Weiler
St. Mary’s Church
Aloysius J. Muench
Fargo
North Dakota
Miller-Dante to Wed in Thornton this Evening
Miss Margaret Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John N Miller of Ridge Road Thornton joins Harris L Dante assistant principal of Thornton schools in marriage this Friday The couple with roots in Cook county will honeymoon in Champaign where he attends summer school Dr Frank W Loy will perform the ceremony Twenty two relatives gathered May 31 to celebrate Mrs Carl Meginnis 77th birthday in Dalton Ohio And a May 29 birthday party honored Donald Albrecht seven with friends from Lincoln avenue Dalton
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Margaret Miller
John N. Miller
Ridge Road
Thornton
Harris L. Dante
Thornton Schools
Margaret
Cook County
Thornton Township
de Kalb Teachers College
Harris Dante
Harvey
Down State
University of Illinois
Bela Kappa Fraternity
Champaign
Frank W. Loy
Mgr
Leonard Mc Pike
Kanawha Ave
Dalton
Carl Meginnis
Donald
Carol McCarthy
Junior Smith
Roy Nelson
George Fervidhs
Mary Jo Wilson
Wayne Smith
Billy
Maurice
Patsy
Ronnie
Robert
Junior Albrecht
Local Family News Highlights From Dolton and Nearby
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kinney of Grand Rapids hosted relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kinney and their children Roberta and James from Montague. A baby son arrived May 20 at Roseland Community hospital. Memorial Day trips and birthday parties are noted for several Dolton and Dal ton residents. The Mothers Club of Riverdale school marked its first anniversary at a June meeting with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Kinney
Grand Rapids, Mich
Robert A. Kinney
Roberta
James
Montague, Mich
Arthur Smith
Raleigh of
Dolton
la Salle
Peru
Ill
Starved Rock
Robert Klinkhammer
John DeRidder
Chesterton
Ind
Milton Younker
Bruce
Peggy
Milton
Dowagiac
Mich
Harold Stanley
Virginia
William of
Dalton
G. Gallegos
Riverdale
Wm. J. Claussen
Warren
Twin Lakes
C. E. Olson
Donald
Oak Park
James Quinn
Mothers Club
Riverdale School
Schultz
Evers
Rampke
Brucers
Sabek
Dalton and Riverdale Families Enjoy Green Lake Picnic
A group of Dalton and Riverdale residents including the Basile Meeder Miller and Lussenhop families picnicked at Green Lake on Monday. Other locals from Beecher and Joliet visited guests and attended events in Nashville and Wayland, with graduates from St Cecelia Academy and trips to Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Padock
Dalton
L. F. Engel
Roland
Riverdale
Indianapolis
Ind
Tony Basile
Thurel Meeder
Frank Miller
Arthur Lussenhop
John Rothermel
Green Lake
R. V. Schaefer
Lincoln Ave
Nashville
Tenn
St. Cecelia Academy
Musette
Schaefer
Wm. C. Dorman
114Th Street
Dolton
Irving Lau
Henry Steinhauer
Harold Miller
Bever Dam
Wis
Irv
Gib Oemick
Catherine McCarthy
Son Junior
Joliet
Tillie Brandt
Riverdale board reviews lighting woes and street work
Riverdale officials discuss street lighting and drainage issues in a May regular session chaired by President Claussen. Trustees report on repairs, catch basins, and proposed concrete replacement with ion standards to solve bird nest and water shorting problems.
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Riverdale Board
Church of God
Claussen
Strosinski
Day
Martin
Hanihan
Smith
Hanschmann
James T. Wilkes
Greenfield
139Th Street
139Th
Halsted Street
140Th
State Steel
Emerald Avenue
Atlantic Street
Ivanhoe
Finance Committee
187Th and
State Street
Kramer
Illinois Municipal League
Ilinois
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
Gilbert P. Lane
Police, Fire and Water Committee
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Engineering
City of Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
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City School
Mrs
John Meyers
Boy Builders Organization
Masonic
DR. Bayard T. Stevenson
Acme Steel
Springfield
Jeanne Warren
River
128Th and
Walter Smyzeak
Stewart Avenue
Calumet
128Th
Assumption B. V. M
West Pullman
Forest Preserve
127Th Street
Raymond Sosnowski
127Th
Kensington
Coast Guard
South Chicago
Young Smyzcak
Coast Guards
Sosnowski
Walter Krongley
Egeleston Ave
Joseph Bacha
Beggleston Avenue
Michael Smyzeak
Father Langfort
Holy Cross Cemetery
Father Weiler
Miller
Dante
Conrad Laurie
136Th Street
Roseland Community Hospital
Bert Propper
Oak Street
William Doepp
Blue Island
Elmer Smith
Momence
Roy
Ebner
Hazelcrest
Little Mae Walker
Fred Walker
Marilyn Smith
Priscilla Rooney
Elaine Messerschmidt
Barbara Meeder
Dorothy Gottschalk
Shirley Mae Fisher
Gertrude Daehn
Lois Maxwell
Arlene Kort
Nancy Abraham
Shirley Mae Lorenz
Dorothy
Doris Walker
Patty Lou Testolin
Roseland
Alden Frachey
German Deaconess Hospital
Bernard Bender
Betty
Winamac
August Krueger
Beecher, Ill
Wayland
John Lotz
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