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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

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Sixty-Five Complete Grade School Graduates in District 148

Sixty five eighth graders in Riverdale and Dalton District 148 will receive diplomas in June with 8 oclock programs at Franklin Lincoln and Washington schools. Supt Lyle Klitzke will award diplomas and a Legion award will be given to outstanding civic leaders. Class Day follows June 5 with awards for citizenship scholarship safety patrol and more.

Riverdale Dalton Franklin School Lincoln Washington Lyle Klitzke Thornton Township High School American Legion School Paul Gall Frances Basile Shirley Cogswell Joseph Cornwall Harriet DeYoung Charles Fike Dorothy Harms Reva Jane Klinkhammer Russell Michalski Jessie Robinson Dolores Ward Dolores Wilck Lincoln School Louis Aigner, Jr Morris Albrecht Charles Beseman Cleo Broom Janice Brand Charles Connors Barbara Dreshall Marilyn Dreshall Jean Louise Franke Richard Gardiner Donald Kraefft Charles Krueger Bernard Mills Dorothy Mullen Mary Alda Nelson William Ofeky Faith Protraske Joy Reasor Jean Rogge Rosalie Schild John Scaglione Charles Schmidt Lawrence Stroh Elliott Taradash Betty Teas Walter Verhoeven Reinhart Weimer Katherine Willis George Wells Johanna Lotz Dolton-Riverdale Riverdale-Dolton Paul Gall Post No American Legion Lions Lions Club

Police Association Meeting at Lemont Discusses Civil Service

Riv erdale Chief Frank Mraz and South Urban Unit president attended the meeting in Lemont Il last Thursday. Retired Joliet Chief Corcoran spoke on civil service. George Keough welcomed attendees. A National Rifle Association film Pistol's Bull's Eye was shown. Lemont Municipal Band and Lemont Majorettes provided entertainment.

Frank Mraz Riverdale South Urban Police Association of Illinois Lemont Corcoran Joliet George Keough National Rifle Asociation Lemont Municipal Band John B. Nichols

Riverdale Installs Two Way Police Radio Unit

Riverdale's two way radio unit was placed in operation today. The new squad car was delivered early this week and the radio equipment enables officers to send messages and receive replies directly from headquarters.

Riverdale

Doldale Sportsmen Win Two Games

The Doldale Sportsmen No 2 team defeated the Yellow Cubs 4 3 on Sunday while No 1 beat Garcia Moreno Knights of Columbus 18 12. They host Bartons of Hammond at 7 30 Sunday with possible opponent for No 1.

Doldale Sportsmen No Bartons Hammond Ind Yellow Cubs Garcia Moreno Knights of Columbus Sportsmen Dalton Village Hall Coldale Field

South Suburban Debuts New Bus Service Noted

Information on the new South Suburban bus service is provided with a contact number In terocean 9744 for inquiries. The fragment notes the service launch but lacks dates or operator names.

Interocean

Sibley Blvd Scene Of Three Accidents

Three crashes occurred on Sibley boulevard after the 159th street closure. Pat Schnick failed to stop, colliding with Ray Van Drunen whose car then hit Louis Ost's vehicle. All drivers escaped injury though some cars were badly damaged. charges await Schnick's June 4 court appearance.

Sibley Boulevard 159Th Street Dalton Pat Schnick Rt. 1 Chicago Heights Chicago Street Sibley Ray van Drunen South Holland van Drunen Louis R. Ost 140Th Wood Street Harvey Indiana Jack Pomeroy Fairbanks Avenue Chicago John H. Krueger Michigan Avenue Riverdale Earl E Hire Milwaukee Wise Krueger Hire

Harmony Choral Club Concert History and Leaders

The Harmony Choral Club originated over ten years ago as the Community Chorus and adopted its current name two years ago. It debuted during the Century of Progress with the Mothersingers, has performed with the Chicagoland Festival chorus, and sung in the Forest Preserve music program at Dan Ryan Woods. The group has appeared on WHIP radio, joined the Dalton Riverdale Woman's Club as its music department, and is open to women who enjoy singing. Officers include President Della Deam, Vice-President Bonnie Bender, Secretary Louise Gundaker, Treasurer Phyllis Perguss, and Publicity Chair Irene Wernicke. Director is Louise Ewert and accompanist Mildred Fruehling.

Harmony Choral Club Community Chorus Century of Progress Mothersingers William B. Lester Chicagoland Festival Chorus Forest Preserve Dan Ryan Woods Dalton-Riverdale Woman’s Club The Della Deam Bonnie Bender Louise Gundaker Phyllis Perguss Irene Wernicke Louise Ewert Mildred Fruehling

Wim Tells of Army Life at Camp Croft

Wilmer M. Stutzriem of Riverdale, recently inducted, reports from Camp Croft South Carolina about a large post with 820 buildings and 18 000 soldiers, expanding to 87 000. He describes meals uniforms schedules and comforts and asks for letters from home to Pvt Wilmer M. Stutzriem Co D 38TRG BN Camp Croft SC.

Wim Camp Croft Wilmer Stutzhiem Riverdale U. S. Army South Carolina Plains Piedmont Plateau Sam

Anders to Observe Silver Wedding in Dalton

Mr and Mrs H J Anders of 14119 Lincoln Avenue Dalton will hold open house on Sunday June 1 from 3 00 to 8 00 p m to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Friends and relatives are invited to call

H. J. Anders Lincoln Avenue Dalton

Memorial Day Rites Planned by American Legion Post

The American Legion Paul Gall Post No 303 and partners arrange Memorial Day ceremonies at Oakland Cemetery Dalton on May 30. A parade starts 1:80 p m from Riverdale village hall to the cemetery with remarks by Rev Milton S Freeman and Commander John Belz, plus music by Acme Steel Concert band and a full line of participating groups.

Europe Oakland Cemetery Dalton Paul Gall Post No. 303 American Legion Riverdale Village Acme Steel Milton S. Freeman First Methodist Church Harry Meginnis Sigt.at-arms John Belz Paul Gall Carl Maurer John Thul The Sons of the American Legion Acme Women’s Relief Corps American Legion Auxiliary America McPherson Circle J. G Speaker Milton Freeman Acme Band

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Police Assn Doldale Sportsmen Sibley Blvd Yours, Wilmer Stutzriem Mrs. H. J. Anders 138Th Halsted Bright Star Petoleum 188Th and Halsted Streets 138Th Stices Halsted Street
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