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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1934

Page

5

Pinochle Night At American Legion Club Rooms

Friday evenings offer pinochle fun at the American Legion club rooms though Good Friday cancels March 80th play. Last week winners were Carl Maurer Jack Finnerty Jr Hilda Finnerty John L Miller. birthday party planned March 27 with brief meeting and fellowship.

American Legion Carl Maurer Jack Finnerty, Jr Hilda Finnerty Vohn Matthesen John L Miller Thornton Nana O’donnell- Eddy Post Beverly Hills Post Ed Hayes Ridge Park 86Th Longwood Drive Chicago Cook County Vinney Park Chas. C. Kapschull

Vagabond A C Elects Officers for 1920s Season

The Vagabond Girls elected officers February 5 with Kate Poort as president Dorothy Slusser as vice president and Anna Poort as secretary treasurer They plan games weekly at Riverdale and Dalton starting late April aiming to exceed last year's 43 victories and 5 defeats A raffle raises 2 50 to fund new uniforms call 18828 Emerald Ave or Riverdale 5 to join practices announced March 26 at Ida Simnick's home

Kate Poort Dorothy Slusser Anna Poort Riverdale Kitten Ball Diamonds Dalton Pointer Emerald Avenue Phoning Riverdale Ida Simnick

Legion Auxiliary Plans District Meetings and Events

The Fourth District meeting meets Monday March 26 at 2401 Kedzie Ave Chicago with Lawndale Crawford unit hosting. National Commander Ed Hayes attends Park Ridge on Tuesday March 10 at 96th and Longwood Drive. Poppy Day donations for Oak Forest Food Shower welcomed. May 1 dinner at Our Savior's Church tickets 25 cents. April Department President’s luncheon 85 cents.

Kedzie Ave Chicago Lawndale-Crawford Sonner Department

Mother's Day commemorative stamp set for May first release

The Mother's Day stamp will be issued May 1 in Washington D C with first day mailings by the American War Mothers. Envelopes bearing the stamp sell for 15 cents, with proceeds benefiting the American War Mothers organization aiding World War veterans and families. Fifty million stamps, red in color, follow the Maryland tercentenary issue in size and shape, with a flat bed print process.

Washington, D. C American War Mothers American War Mothers’ Organization Maryland U. S Universal Postal Union

Cook County Civic Council Pushes 1 Per Cent Tax Plan

The Cook County Civic Council promotes a 1 per cent flat real estate tax plan with 12 mass meetings held across the county and plans for up to 18 more in two weeks and 20 per week in the following month. Petitions urge Governor Horner to call a special session to revise the Revenue Article of the Constitution. The council provides contact at 39 W Adams St and Webster 2867.

Cook County Civic Council Thomas Cody Horner W. Adams St Webster

Constructive Self Reflection Phrase

The brief states a reflection on thinking constructively, emphasizing self focus and the value of thoughtful introspection. It highlights mindful approaches to self understanding and personal growth without asserting external outcomes.

Girl Scout Tea Celebrates 22nd Founding Anniversary

Girl Scouts of Troop No 2 Dalton held a tea in the Franklin school Scout room to mark the 22nd founding of Girl Scouting. Jean Kay and Vivian Fuller organized the program with poems by Violet Klage and Edna Verhoeven, plus costumes and a birthday cake baked by Troop Committee members. About ten guests attended.

Dalton Franklin School Jean Kay Vivian Fuller Phyllis Fike Marena Kay Romaine Klaege Louise Spiecker Loraine Wilck Grace Zielena Ethel Bookham Violet Klage Edna Verhoeven Marilynn Henry George Kay Feren Fike Oliver Henry

Franklin P T A Plans Spring Dance And Meeting

At the March 15 meeting the Franklin Parent Teacher Association outlined plans for a spring dance and community entertainment to be announced in the Painter. The Dramatic Art Club presented a pantomime under Miss Hazel Melin to aid the social program. A Parent Education Study Group will meet March 29 at 2:00 PM to discuss a current topic.

Franklin Association Franklin School Hazel Melin WMAQ Edward Jackson Ilinois Congress Holland Flagler Illinois Congress

Washington P T A Prepares Spring Pre School Round Up

The Washington school P T A schedules an April 5 meeting where Mrs C W Balch will discuss the annual pre school round up. The event will later include a physician led examination to detect fixable defects and help children start school prepared for fall.

Parent Teachers Association Washington School Association C. W. Balch

Thornton Township High School PTA Meeting March 27 1934

The regular monthly meeting of Thornton Township High School and J C P T A will be held March 27 1934 at 8:00 p m in the Harvey high school auditorium. The annual officer election, a Colonial costume program by Harvey Woman's Club, and refreshments by Homewood members are planned. A special train to Champaign will be sponsored for the state championship. liquor is forbidden.

St. Benedict’s Hall Blue Island San Salvador Club House 114Th Place Michigan State Street 137Th Indiana Russell A. Haskin Harvey Harvey Woman’s Club Homewood Thornton Thornton Township H. 5 Champaign Parent Teacher Association

Election Notice for Board of Education 1934

Notice states an election on April 14 1934 for President and three Board of Education seats. Precinct 1 at Lincoln school serves District 148 east of Indiana Avenue, Precinct 2 at Washington School serves west part. Polls open noon to 7 PM. W H Stanley secretary J J Conners president.

Board of Education Lincoln School Indiana Avenue Washington School Indianave

Royal Neighbors Camp Marks 39th Anniversary

The Mary E. Teesdale Camp of Royal Neighbors of Dolton met in Dolton village hall to honor founder Mary E. Teesdale and District Deputy Mrs Pearman. A light lunch followed the meeting.

Mary E. Teesdale Dolton Pearman

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