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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1933

Page

5

Spinster's Convention Promises Laughs at Lincoln Auditorium

Franklin P T A presents The Spinster’s Convention on Friday March 10 at 8 pm in Lincoln auditorium. Proceeds fund school room equipment. Admission 25 cents. Cast of nearly 30 humorous characters promises an entertaining evening.

Franklin P. T. A Lincoln Auditorium Franklin School Robert Vandenberg Pohlers Court Chester Greene Greene Mothers Singers Chorus District 19 Gladys Minardow Brookfield

Washington P. T. A. features mental hygiene program

Mrs Harold Miller spoke on mental hygiene to the Washington Parent-Teacher Association on March 2. Girl Scouts Troop No 3 led by Captain La Crosse presented Convincing Dad, a useful educational skit, while violinist Mrs Mary Dunn performed solos. Dr Robert A Black is slated to speak next in April.

Harold Miller Washington Parent- Teacher Association Miller Girl Scouts Troop No. 3 Captain la Crosse Mary Dunn Dunn Robert A. Black

Church Activities Outline Week Plans and Meetings

The church outlines visitor invitations to reinforce fellowship with Christ and shares that a church council will meet after the second service to decide on decoration work. The decoration committee reviews past contractors, while Young Peoples discuss We Shall Pray. Teacher Study Class follows Wednesday services with lesson planning guidance. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pastor Herman Kelter presides.

Christ Church Council Young Peoples Meeting Margery Putnam Hoter Womens’ Missionary Society Herman Kelter Serminn

Stamp Club notes forthcoming Wright brothers issue

Dalton stamp club previews a Post Office stamp honoring the Wright brothers to be issued soon with more details next week. The Oglethorpe stamp arrived February 12 amid open post offices, with 25 million issued, and compared to other issues. President Roosevelt inaugurals noted. commemoratives likely. Early U S commemoratives began 1898 for the Columbian Exposition.

Post Office Department Wright Brothers Oglethorpe Georgia Fenn Webster Roosevelt U. S America United States

American Legion Post Plans Cabaret and District Meetings

Post commander thanks those who furnished cars at the funeral of Comrade Hiltz s wife. Fourth district to host a cabaret party March 11 at Viking Temple. District meeting March 22 at Carpenter hall hosts Englewood Post. Drive to pay dues March 2 to April 2. urging support for See America efforts and Buy American. Regular meeting March 14 at 8 pm with drill night Friday.

Paul Gall Post American Legion Hiltz Viking Temple 69Th Emerald Avenue Carpenter Hall South Halsted Street Englewood Post Harry Bun America Eneco South America Amercia

American Legion Auxiliary Juniors Meet March 11

The Juniors hold a short meeting at 1 pm on Saturday March 11 followed by a bingo. Admission is five cents for children and ten cents for adults. The fourth district Yarma Devere Unit meeting is set for March 21 at 8 15 pm. delegates should attend and members are welcome. The next regular meeting is March 28 at 8 pm with a food shower for the boys at Oak Forest. donations may be sent or brought.

Banco Yarma Devere Frankie Albrecht Dalton Oak Forest Speedway Hospital Mable Nelson A. Claussen Edith Gall

Lost and Found in a Rainy Day Quest

A reflective note wonders how much can be achieved during a wet-day effort. It muses on loss and persistence, suggesting that determination reveals overlooked tasks and hidden progress when plans meet rain and time.

Odd Fellows meeting and Dolton social events announced

Mayor Frank Kasten of Blue Island speaks on the Metropolitan Area Bill at Coldale tonight with H F Pearson of District 1A also presenting a talk on the low mood effects on the Order. Doldale lodge hosts a lunch, followed by a Ponesi basketball dance at Lincoln School gym Dolton March 18 with Acme Steel vs Ber Chi Bers and a small admission charge.

Frank Kasten Blue Island Coldale Frank H. F. Pearson District 1A Pearson Doldale Odd Fellows Doldale Lodge Lincoln School Dolton Acme Steel Masonic Temple

Public Service Company notices rate revisions and new gas rate

Public Service Company of Northern Illinois files with the Illinois Commerce Commission on February 25, 1933, to take effect March 27, 1933. Revisions include Rider 20 for electric public grain mill limited hour service, Rate 7 industrial gas, Rate 10 large industrial gas, Rate 11 short term large industrial gas, and Rate 12 large industrial gas for brick and clay processing. Copies available at commission and company offices. John G. Learned, vice president.

Public Service Company OF Northern Illinois Iinois Commerce Commission Commission John G. Learned

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