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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
1
The article recalls Armistice Day on November 11 1918 marking the end of World War I. It notes both parties carried propositions and the global observance with gratitude for returning soldiers. It emphasizes no fixed local program but widespread home observances and hopeful unity.
The American Legion Auxiliary postpones its meeting to November 18. Dalton M E Ladies’ Aid hosts all day gathering November 11. St Paul’s Lutheran Young Peoples Society hosts a dance November 18 with prizes and refreshments. Ridge M E Ladies’ Aid Bazaar is November 17 at Berger school. The Dolton Three Club hosts a card and dance November 6 at village hall. Concordia SB League Branch 14 Get-together November 6 at St. Paul’s church hall 138th Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer plan to sell their East 138th Street property and move to Cicero Illinois to live with their daughter. Mrs Joseph Beale of Forest Avenue Dalton recovering well after gall stone surgery at Blue Island hospital. Mrs Perry White of Lansing Michigan returned home after visiting daughter and family. Hallowe en party by Paul Gall Post Woman s Auxiliary at the Dugout featured stunts directed by Mrs Colburn with music by Claude Judge and George Williams. Millie Ripley and Postmaster Ed Brookfelt won the main prizes. Dr J A Kollar attending New York Central line surgeons convention in Detroit expected home soon. Dr Thomson learns son Charles at Illinois University Champaign ill is sick with scarlet fever in hospital with two other students. Charles to remain quarantined until fever ends. Mrs A Meyer of Berger left for Cincinnati for Bethesda hospital dedication where her brother Dr John Diekman is president. then to Indianapolis to visit daughter Mrs Ralph Lane. Miss Esther Willigan of Thornton quietly married James Riccar of Kingman Arizona on November 2 at Grand Canyon Arizona. Dalton W Co T A met at Mrs Esther Peacock s home with reports from president Mrs Maggie Vandenberg and treasurer Mrs Nellie Cooper. they visited Chicago Woman s Shelter on W Adams Street. Banks will close Thursday Nov 11 legal holiday. bank Wednesday. Riverdale Pullman Branch pupils held a parade last Friday with nearly 200 students in costume to observe Halloween and obey teachers warnings to avoid property damage. Principal Mrs Craver praised for planning. should be echoed by local schools next year.
Water tax collection dates listed as November 8 10 12 and 15 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m at the village hall Riverdale. Tax may also be paid at the official's residence during daytime. Illinois ranked seventh in mineral wealth production in 1924 with coal clay products petroleum and cement valued near 286 million dollars.
A Dalton Riverdale Chamber of Commerce committee has pressed for extending the city electric lighting to Riverdale main streets. Alderman Govier’s letter reports approval by the Commissioner of Gas and Electricity and that electric lights will be installed this year. The effort follows a $5,000,000 bond issue approved last April with engineers surveying the area. Leyden and Indiana avenues are highlighted as gateway streets needing illumination.
A parade of about 1500 students marked the opening of Fenger High School at 112th and Wallace streets with the band R O T C and local citizens in attendance. The old building at 115th and State is to become George W. Curtis Junior High, as the new $2,500,000 campus offers brighter light and better air.
Mary Ann Prickett widow of James A. Prickett Sr and mother of James Prickett Jr died after a long illness on Thursday November 4 at age 75 years 1 month 17 days She leaves a sister Ellen Nolan of Los Angeles four sons four daughters and seven grandchildren Funeral services are set for Monday November 8 at 2 oclock from the family residence Interment at Mt Greenwood.
FOR SALE three piece parlor suite call Riverdale 244 address 18743 Illinois street Riverdale. FOR RENT five room flat at 11 West 138th Street Riverdale phone Riverdale 974.
Health Committee finds a Lithuanian family on Chicago street living with many children in unsanitary conditions. The 12 year old girl helps care for younger siblings. mother is dead. Board refers action to officials and authorizes enforcement of local ordinances.
American Legion Paul Gall Post plans its regular meeting on Tuesday November 9 1926 or 1927 to nominate officers for the coming year Lunch will be served and all members are urged to attend Ticket money from Kempy sales should be collected and unsold tickets returned at the meeting The post thanks contributors to the Community Building fund and notes a full house expected for both nights Any overlooked donors will be listed next week
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral offerings also the pall bearers and Rev Myers for comforting words J A Headly and Family
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