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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1959

Page

11

Junior Woman's Club Donates From Style Show Proceeds

The Dalton Riverdale Juniors give 300 dollars to the Village Library and 50 dollars for scholarships for Special Teachers of Exceptional Children. The fund supports students training to teach the handicapped, with three quarters of the money used at Southern Illinois University. Additional gifts go to Channel 11 Chicago Educational Television, Park Ridge School for Girls, Lincoln Lodge, and numerous federation projects. Veterans Affairs requests paperback books for the veterans hospital and Easter egg projects ready by March 26.

Dalton-Riverdale Southern Illinois University Channel 11 Chicago Educational Television Association Park Ridge School For Girls Lincoln Lodge Cancer Fund Penny Art Fund Veteran’s Hospital Dolton West Side Veterans Hospital

Election Notice for Ivanhoe Park District Commissioners

An election for two six year terms for the Ivanhoe Park District commissioners will be held on Tuesday April 7 1959. Polls open 6 AM to 6 PM. Precinct one residents vote at Fieldhouse 144th Street and Stewart Ave. Precinct two residents vote at Ivanhoe Methodist Church 145th Street and Clark Street.

Ivanhoe Park District Park District LC. R.R 144Th Street Stewart Ave IC. R.R Ivanhoe Methodist Church 145Th Street Clark Street

Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Maintenance 1959 Arterial Streets

Illinois village officials invite sealed proposals for Maintenance 1959 on 40 990 feet of arterial streets for patching and base repair. Bids due 12 noon April 14 1959 with opening at 8 pm. Deposit $5 plan access from South Holland address. 10 percent bid security required. prequalification with Illinois DOT. Article notes right to reject any or all bids.

Riverdale Cook County Ilinois R. W. Robinson East 170Th Street South Holland Nlinois State of Department of Public Works and Buildings Illinois

Regular Election Notice for School District 150 Cook County

Notice states a regular election on April 11 1959 in Cook County Illinois to elect seven board members for one two and three year terms by lot. Polling place is McKinley School South Holland with polls open noon to seven pm. Board President Henry DeVale and Clerk Judd Dalenberg sign the notice dated February 11 1959.

Cook County Illinois Board of Education McKinley School 170Th Street Cottage Grove Avenue South Holland Ilinois

Choir Presents Easter Cantata at Ivanhoe Church

The Chancel Choir of Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church at 145th and Clark presents the cantata An Easter Message by C Albert Scholin under Diane Skidmore at 8 30 and 11 am Palm Sunday services. Eleanor Wells is accompanist with soloists Ruth Reppert Ray Beardsley Allen Bradley Bill Larson Huth Sayers and Shirley Price.

Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church 145Th and Clark Streets C. Albert Scholin Diane Skidmore Eleanor Wells Ruth Reppert Ray Beardsley Allen Bradley Bill Larson Huth Sayers Shirley Price Lois Doli Pat Boas Lorraine Jenkings Oddie Munson C. J. Skidmore Judy Avery Joe France Shirley Hochberg Gean Krueger Carolyn Long Peg Russell Elaine Wells Women’s Society of Christian Service Chancel

Woman's Relief Corps To Meet Friday

The next regular meeting of GW Spencer No 279 Woman's Relief Corps will be Friday March 20 at 2 pm. Clara Neath will head the serving committee.

Spencer Woman’s Relief Corps Clara Neath

Dolton-Riverdale Juniors Plan Guest Night March 24

The Dolton Riverdale Juniors host Guest Night at 8 p.m. March 24 in Dolton Park fieldhouse. Jeannette Krogman will discuss Panties Can Be Fun. Invitations go to district presidents and officers. board meets at 14438 Shepard Drive. contact numbers Dolton 5691 or VI 97823.

Dolton-Riverdale Dolton Park Richard Shekelle Jeannette Krogman David Gardiner Robert Gradl Christ Konow,Jr Mary Hayden Third District Dalton-Riverdale Ivanhoe Durkee Beattie George Rehde Raymond Kickert Shepard Drive Robert Bilow Dolton

Card of Thanks from Bogenschneider Family

We express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for their sympathy during our bereavement. We also thank Dalton Fire Department for quick efficient service. Mrs Eward Bogenschneider and Sons and Mr and Mrs Geo Bogenschneider.

Dalton Fire Department Eward Bogenschneider

Obituary of Susan Elizabeth LaCrosse 1887 1945

Susan Elizabeth LaCrosse 12 of 14437 Dearborn Street Riverdale died March 11 after a yearlong illness. Born January 15 1887 in St Louis Missouri she worked about ten years at Dalton drug store owned by her brother in law Edward Luken. Surviving sisters Ordelia Luken Harriet LaCrosse brother Horace LaCrosse. Services were March 12 8 p.m. Community Mortuary and March 14 1 p.m. Cheago funeral home with Rev Forrest Hergert officiating. Interment Irving Park Cemetery.

Susan E, Lacrosse Susan Elizabeth LaCrosse Dearborn Street Riverdale St. Louis Missouri Dalton Drug Store Edward Luken Ordelia Luken Harriet LaCrosse Horace LaCrosse Chicago

Thank You for Thoughts After Our Bereavement

We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for cards memorials and sympathy during our loss Special thanks to Rev Co A Woll for comforting words and to Riverdale and Dalton Police for their services A R Miller Sr and Family

Co. A. Woll Riverdale and Dalton A. R. Miller, Sr

Dolton Fire Department Exam Notice

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of Dolton Illinois will examine applicants for Volunteer Fire Department positions. Examinations take place at Dolton village hall 14014 Park Avenue on Wednesday April 8 1959 at 7 pm. Notice issued by the board with officers named.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Dolton Illinois Park Avenue Fire and Police Commission Act State of Dalton Charles Slaughter Pres E. Mantz John Chandler Bee'y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Junior Woman’s Club Henry Devale Judd Dalenberg Board of Directors Souart 138Th and Halsted Street Coburnet Wentworth N.E The Red Cross Meurisse Arrow Meurisse Men's Shop
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