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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
4
A reflective column from Dolton Illinois in June 1924 muses on urban growth from rail to auto traffic, road and ditch expansions, and public health issues. It notes Flag Day amid ballgames, child labor concerns, and garden work tempered by weather and pests, urging practical progress.
The Methodist general conference voted to modify the rule banning amusements among members allowing individual conscience to guide choices subject to church action for abuse. The author notes denunciation of theatre going card playing and dancing and argues prohibitions deprive recreation for some and fail to deter others.
The Bowen school district 133 invites sealed bids for 50 tons approx of Glendora or Pocahontas mine run coal. Bids due by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday June 25 1924. The board may reject any or all bids. William Wunsch clerk.
Memorial Day turnout was tolerable but sufficient to honor veterans. Mae Propper and Riverdale’s Galli Carci aided graves, with Mrs. Cowings and Dr. Stotzer praised for performances. Rev. Ziegler spoke on prohibition as locals listened, while Bunco and district events drew strong attendance and appreciation for band and volunteers.
Sealed bids to clear and level the Bowen School yard and remove three trees in the new addition of Bowen School District No 133 Riverdale will be received until 8 p m Saturday June 14. Contact board members Theodore Hedtke Louis E Reich or Wm Wunsch for full information. WM Wunsch Clerk.
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