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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
7
A claim that skis were invented by Aryans in the sixth century for plains traversal across central Asia is noted. The first ski tournament is recorded as held in Norway in 1879.
Juha D Rockefeller Jr pledges a gift of $100,000 to Harvard Law School contingent on raising an additional $149,000 by July 1. Announcement made in New York details the arrangement and timing for the funds.
In line with the Chicago Council Boy Scouts of America re organization plan the Calumet District office moved last week to 37 South Wabash avenue Phone State 3990 The consolidation keeps district boundaries and leadership while freeing field staff from office duties F O Bergquist remains Scout Executive and will coordinate Calumet contact and troop liaison Ebba Johnson the district secretary joins the downtown staff to support visitation and promotion efforts.
The Village of Dolton announces a special assessment to fund a cast iron water main system with hydrants valves and appurtenances on multiple streets including Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago Road Engle Place Evans Avenue Langley Avenue Champlain Avenue Irvin Avenue Oak Street Evers Street Grant Street and 148th Street. Final hearing May 17 1927 with ten annual installments at 6 percent interest. Commissioner Joseph L Locher signs notice.
After a dinner adjournment, four sportsmen gathered at a host's flat for poker. Just before dealing, the host asked if they would play for fancy or all they know, signaling an uncertainty over stakes.
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