Memorial Day Parade and Union Meeting Notes
The article recalls a Memorial Day parade praised for its quality and thanks several groups and individuals including Hon. Leslie Salter and Carl Dieck with Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co. for truck use. It mentions a June 9 meeting about bonds and constitutional changes, no June 7 picnic, and upcoming events like the Normal pilgrimage on June 21 and Flag Day on June 14. It notes Adolph Lambert’s mother’s illness, a carnival ending June 3, and a call to members to pay dues and attend the June 9 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Salter
Carl Dieck
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co
Ed Albrecht
Post
Louie Albrecht
Dalton
Normal
Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Childrens
Adolph Lambert
Legion Auxiliary Sets June Meetings and Events
The American Legion Auxiliary schedule includes a unit meeting Wednesday June 10 at 8 p.m. and Juniors gathering Saturday June 18 at 2 p.m. Birthday tributes, tray favors for Flag Day, and sympathy extended to Comrade Ed Albrecht. A Cook County Council session June 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Red Room La Salle Hotel follows a 10 to 12 tour of All Alnois Art at Stevens hotel. Luncheon afterward priced 75c. reservations via Mrs. Mabel Nelson Riverdale 338.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Hotel
Mabel Nelson
Riverdale
Speeding in Alleys Endangers Children and Pets
Local police report growing danger from speeding in alleyways behind homes. Blind corners and morning and evening surges raise crash risk for children at play. no injuries yet but pets have been killed. Authorities vow enforcement to curb the nuisance. Vienna court rulings allow dogs in coffee houses and streetcars regardless of size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Ivanhoe P T A weighs kindergarten consolidation and bus plan
An Ivanhoe P T A meeting led by president Ars Drown discussed proposed changes from Supt. Klitzke including consolidating Roosevelt and Washington kindergartens, Lincoln and Franklin kindergartens, and two ninth grades. A bus for 35 to 40 pupils would serve four communities, funded by savings, with cautions about cost and education priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars. Drown
Indiana
144Th
Halsted
Supt. Klitzke
Roosevelt
Roosevelt School
Ivanhoe
Lincoln School
Riverdale Senators Edge Roseland Merchants 10 to 8 in Tilt
The Riverdale Senators defeated the Roseland Merchants 10 to 8 to move closer to the Calumet Region title. They improved to seven straight victories behind 15 hits off Keagle while limiting the Merchants to 8 hits and seven early runs amid infield errors. Manager Unruh signed Pellegreni and Scardini, top players in the Democratic league, as the Senators surged with a late scoring spree in the mid game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unruh
Pellegreni
Scardini
Merchants
Senators
Mohawks Face Summer-Han Sons for First Place
After a 4 to 3 Memorial Day win over the Placerdale Boosters, the Riverdale Mohawks prepare for a Sunday doubleheader at Dalton Park. At 1 p.m. the Summer-Hanson team, tied for first, will challenge the Mohawks, followed by a game against the Gano Farmers who fell to Summer-Han sons last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placerdale Boosters
Mohawks
Dalton Park
Hanson
Gano Farmers
Fernwood A. C
Hesser Beers
Trouble Makers
Arrows Meet Bethlehem Sunday for League Lead
The Arrows resume play at 3 30 p m Sunday against Bethlehem at Calumet Park 99th and the Lake aiming to extend their winning streak and top the league standings Markus dominated the first two games and is expected to win again in this key matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrows
Bethlehem
Markus
Calumet Park
99Th
the Lake
Riverdale Beer Garden Softball Clash Set for Sunday
The Riverdale Beer Garden team in the Sunday Morning league will meet a Riverdale team sponsored by the Garden at 2 pm this Sunday. The game kicks off the second anniversary picnic at 18413 Indiana Avenue and invites the public to join the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Beer Garden
Riverdale
Beer Garden
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale Student Wins Scholastic Prize at School
Riverdale boy Joseph Pracht was honored May 27 at Thornton Township High School for having the best paper in a Scholastic magazine news examination. He received a fountain pen from English department head Mr. Umbaugh, and serves as president of the Quill and Scroll club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph, Pracht
Riverdale
Thornton Township
Joe
Scholastic
Uwmbaugh
Three Link News Regular Meeting and Officers Election
The group calls a regular meeting on Friday June 5 acknowledging officer elections. Each member is assigned to contact others to attend and vote for officers for the coming term. Attendees who went to the Peotone district meeting praised the program and lunch and are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peotone
Dolton Riverdale Chorus Delights with Annual Recital
The Dolton Riverdale Community chorus performed an outstanding annual recital at Dolton M. E. church last Tuesday. The program featured Venetian Love Song, Tuscan Folk Song, Where My Caravan Has Rested, Take Joy Home, In the Luxemburg Gardens, A Bowl of Roses, Lullaby, The Two Magicians, The Star, I Passed By Your Window, Andante Cantabile, Gypsy Song, Every Flower, Gypsy Girls, and The Kiss Waltz. Soloists Irene Garry and Clara Neath joined the chorus. Beatrice Baker and Peter Kern partnered on piano. Directors: Peter C. Kern.
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Dolton-Riverdale
Dolton M. E
Nevin
Caracciolo
Anon
Lohr
Bassett
Brahe
Beethoven
Beatrice L. Baker
Peter Kern
Clara Neath
Margaret Vandenberg
Irene M. Garry
Bertha Wesse
Frances Tourtellotte
Pearl Farrell
Dorothy Fisher
Florence Stieman
Frankie Albrecht
Margaret Smith
Cora Miller
Mary Watson
Jessie Farrell
Emily Ripley
Mae Rodman
Florence Engel
Irene Wernicke
Ruth Kroon
Myrtle Stanley
Della Deam
Mae Jamieson
Katherine Dreshall
Beatrice Baker
Peter C. Kern
Death of Dalton Boy James Lembcke at 83 years
James Lembcke of 618 Sheridan avenue Dalton died early Sunday at St Francis hospital Blue Island from a streptococcal infection linked to a heel blister. Born October 18 1982 he was survived by parents Albert R. and Mrs Lembcke brothers Ray Robert William and sister Marian Funeral services were held June 1 at St Mary's church with Mass of the Angels conducted by Rev John N Weiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lembcke
Albert R. Lembcke
Sheridan Avenue
Dalton
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
James
Ray
Robert
William
Marian
St. Mary’s Church
John N. Weiler
Clark and Altringer Are Wed in Crown Point Nuptials
Miss Alice Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clark and Marvin Altringer son of Mr and Mrs Peter Altringer of 346 West 188th street Riverdale were married Saturday May 16 at Crown Point Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Clark
Lawrence Clark
Marvin Altringer
Peter Altringer
West 188Th Street
Riverdale
Crown Point
Ind
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Leyden Avenue
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Reich
Miller
Glenwood
Lansing
Christ Road
Pierce’s
E. 155Th St
Harvey
Wm. Dorman
Arnold Dalenberg
South Holland
Vic Cardin
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John Wiersema
Kedzie Ave
F. W. Propper
144Th Place
Phoenix Junk Shop
Halsted St
Fordson and Oliver
Dyer Supply Co
Dyer, Ind
U. T. Gouwens and Sons
Domino
Gouwens Bros
E. 159Th St
Pullman
A. M. Dykstra Co
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Superior Heating Co
J. Scheffers
Madison Ave
Ill
Phoenix Auto
Condi
American Legion News
J. G
American Legion Auxiliary
Bessie Baumgartner
Ivanhoe P. T. A
Ethel S. Day
Obresk
A. M. Dykstra
State Street
Three Link News
Clark-Altringer
Windy Five
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