Pinochle crowds grow as next Post meeting nears
Bill Roush wins bank note but not present for prize. Chairman Matthiesen urges early arrival for seating as crowds swell. Last week's winners include R Stehle 8130 and R Dengler 7900. Next Post meeting is Tuesday evening March 9. Paul Gall Post hosted one of the district's largest meetings with many speakers and new faces. Comrade Ed Albrecht returns after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Roush
Matthiesen
R. Stehle
R. Dengler
J. Kleinz
Stieman
Marie Luken
Walter Belz
Elsie Stehle
Grandmaison
A. Plahive
Gladys Johnson
E. Wernicke
Fenstermaker
Paul Gall Post
Ed Albrecht
Paul Gall Unit 308 Auxiliary News and Meetings
The Paul Gall Unit No 308 American Legion Auxiliary schedules its regular meeting for March 12 at 8:00 p.m. The Juniors meet March 13 at 2:00 p.m. Plans are announced for a District Juniors visit to the Planetarium March 6 at 1:00 p.m. and a constitutional display. La Verne remains ill since January but is expected back in school soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Bock
Ida Cassidy
Robert Haney
Paul Gall Post
Haney
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Planetarium
United Sates of America
Table Tennis Tourney Draws Near in Dalton
Twenty entrants signed for the second annual table tennis tournament by Boy Scout Troop 2 in Dalton. Entries close Monday March 8 at 6 pm with over thirty possible, to begin Tuesday March 9 at 8 pm in Franklin school auditorium. Ralph Lauridsen returns, Berger boy the prior year champion, and Herbert Abraham also back. prizes depend on entries, featuring paddles for first three and balls for last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 2
Franklin School
Dalton
Ralph Lauridsen
Berger Boy
Dark Horse
Herbert Abraham
Edgar Bagg
Dolton
Death Intersection at Main and Chicago in Dalton
Two Chicago drivers collided at a dangerous Main and Chicago street junction in Dalton last Monday at 5 pm. No injuries were reported but the incident highlights the need for proper traffic signals and clearer sightlines at the so called death corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Chicago Street
Dalton
Chicago
Season's First Prairie Fire in Dolton
The Dolton fire department was called last Tuesday to extinguish a grass fire behind the Henry residence on 144th Street near the C and E I railroad track. The blaze endangered nearby garages and wooden structures but caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Henry
144Th Street
Baled Hay and Straw Delivered by Gouwens Bros
Dominos poultry and dairy feeds supplied by Gouwens Bros in South Holland. Delivery to EB 159th Street. contact via Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domino
Gouwens Bros
159Th St
South Holland
Harvey Aoe
Degree of Honor Officers Elected at Sunshine Club Meeting
The Sunshine Club at the home of Mrs. Cora Miller on February 27 elected officers for the year. Jean Lou Franke is president, Lois Maxwell past president, Clarence Wesse vice president, Roland Meginnis 2nd vice president, Charles Conners secretary, Frederick Born treasurer, Marvin Albrecht 1st usher, Clarence Stomp 2nd usher, and Roland Brookfelt color bearer. Mrs. Clarence Miller won the blanket prize. Oak Lodge No. 66 will hold a regular meeting on March 12, 1937, at Unity Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Cora Miller
Jean Lou Franke
Lois Maxwell
Clarence Wesse
Roland Meginnis
Charles Conners
Frederick Born
Marvin Albrecht
Clarence Stomp
Roland Brookfelt
Clarence Miller
Park Ave
Oak Lodge
Unity Hall
Ivanhoe Womans Club Morning Program March 9
The Ivanhoe Womans Club will host a department of education program directed by Mrs. Andrew Skye on Tuesday March 9 at 14215 Clark Street in the model home. Mrs. William Wigger will speak on Better Speech with hostesses Mrs. Kingsland and Mrs. Cramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Andrew Skye
William Wigger
3Rd District
Clark Street
Mills and Son
Kingsland
Cramer
Reading Circle
Fred Grenwall
S. la Salle Street
Local and Personal News From Dalton and Riverdale
Community notes report residents at 618 Sheridan and 139328 Michigan Avenue briefly ill or active with social gatherings. New births include a boy at Roseland Community Hospital and a baby girl at South Shore Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Berschinski
East 186Th Street
Carl Sellin
Wentworth Avenue
Riverdale
Roseland Community Hospital
John Kasha
Michigan Avenue
Frank Morin
118Th Street
South Shore Hospital
Frank
Gerrit Jacobsma
Crown Point
Ind
Henry Jacobsma
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Frankie Kainrath Faces 118 Lb Golden Glove Title Bid
Riverdale’s Frankie Kainrath seeks the 118 pound Golden Glove championship at Chicago Stadium tonight. He defeated Paul Combs in the 118 lb quarterfinal and now must beat two of four contenders to win. Radio WGN will carry the finals for local fans unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Kainrath
Riverdale
Chicago
Frankie
Paul Combs
Evansville
Combe
Kyo
Julius Davis
Streator
Junior O'Neill
Oklahoma City
al Scarlata
Green Bay
Wis
WGN
Thornton Beats Lockport 15-13 in regional opener
Thornton Township High School edged Lockport 15 to 13 in the first round of regional play at the Bloom Township gym in Chicago Heights. The win clinched the South Suburban title and earned Thornton a by in district play. Peotone won the district title and advanced to the regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Thornton
Bloom
Blue Island
Lockport
Bradley
Bloomington
Ill
Bradley Tech
Illinois Wesleyan
Dar Hutchins
Harvey Lad
Thornton Township High School
Peoria High School
Harvey Boy
Illinois College
State Normal
Les Lindberg
Bloom Township
Chicago Heights
Sipemen
Peotone High School
Dolton and Riverdale Rod and Gun Club Proposed
Clarence Muller leads ten local marksmen from Dolton and Riverdale meeting at Dolton Village Hall to organize a gun club. Robert C. Haney serves as temporary chairman and William C. Dorman as temporary secretary treasurer. An invitation goes to marksmen to meet next Sunday at 10:30 AM for further plans including an indoor range and outdoor summer facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Muller
Dolton
Dolton and Riverdale
Robert C. Haney
William C. Dorman
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Dick Schoon
Lansing
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758Th Street
Holland
Planet, Jr
Martin Nymeyer
Harvey
Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
First National Bank
Dolton, Ill
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Pullman
A. M. Dykstra
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Es Fordson
Oliver
Dyer Supply Co
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A. M. Dykstra Co
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Harvey, Hl
American Legion News
J. G
American Legion Auxiliary
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Willie
Grandpa
Siamat
RYTEX
Hohman Ave
Hammond, Indiana
Albert R. Lembcke
Sheridan Street
Peter Huber
East 136Th Street
Charles Stutzhiem
Robert Kaiser
Frank Piwowarczyk
Miss Huber
Robert Huber
Robert Sier
David Fadtke
John St
Ernest Strassenberg
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J. Schultz
Henry Macowski
George Krikau
Clarence Schultz
Henry Frank
Peter
Fred Fleck
P. J. Fleck
Lois
Lydia Schultz
Pointer
Kainrath
Chicago Stadium
Dolton Village Hall
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