Roosevelt Re-elected by Landslide Victory in 1932 Election
The nation chose Franklin D. Roosevelt over Alf M. Landon by a near 11 million vote plurality as the country faces a new era. Gates of Hyde Park extend congratulations from both presidents while local precinct reports begin to roll in. A Florida trip for the Madala family ends with nostalgia for Riverdale and a Marines enlistment for Ross, Jr.
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Landon
Hyde Park
New York
Alf M. Landon
87th International Live Stock Exposition at Chicago Stock Yards
The stock show runs from November 28 to December 5 featuring leading North American stockmen and international participants. It promises the largest display of pure bred herds prime market animals and farm crops ever seen in the United States. The event is staged in the Chicago Stock Yards new amphitheater and pens completed less than two years ago as a permanent home for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
United States
Chicago Stock Yards
Falling Limb Strikes Car In Riverdale Accident
Arthur Manning of 13919 Lincoln Ave Dolton escaped serious harm when a large dead tree limb split and crushed his car on Indiana Avenue near 134th in Riverdale. A fork shattered the windshield and lodged in Manning’s lap. he sustained cuts from flying glass as Public Service Co cut power to repair wires. The limb toppled just above the driver's seat, saved only by the car’s steel top. Uprooted limb and wreckage marked roadside. Manning described shock and fear after the near fatal strike.
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Arthur Manning
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Girard House
Sudnemy
Mr. Manning
Public Service Co
Thanks To Voters and Workers in Election
A precinct captain thanks voters who supported Democratic candidates and expresses appreciation for workers who labored loyally in the national election on November 8. John F. Rowan signs the note.
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John F. Rowan
Former Pastors to Attend St Marys Jubilee
Three former pastors Rev. John Dettmer Rev. John Liebrech and Rev. D A Diederich will attend the Golden Anniversary of St Mary's parish in Riverdale. The jubilee runs Sunday and Monday November 22 and 28 with Rev Emil Schuman of Defiance Iowa also taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dettmer
John Liebrech
D. A. Diederich
St. Mary’s Parish
Riverdale
Emil Schuman
SS. Peter and Paul
Defiance
Iowa
Correction Notice on Custody Statement in The Poiruter
The last issue reported Mrs Anna Wells received custody of her daughter Betty Jean Wells from Judge Steffins. The child was instead placed with her grandmother Mrs Anna Engleman at 15830 Forest Avenue Col tran bUile 28-1p.
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Poiruter
Anna Wells
Steffins
Betty Jean Wells
Anna Engleman
Forest Avenue
Coltran
Plans for Chicago Birthday Celebrated with Mayo Support
Edward J. Kelly spearheads plans for Chicago’s centennial celebration of incorporation on March 4 1887. A general committee will organize the one hundredth birthday event with civic leaders and organizations pledging full support for the centennial.
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Mayo
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago
Kelly
American Education Week Observances In Dal ton Riverdale District 148
American Education Week will be celebrated in the Dal ton Riverdale public schools District 148 with open houses and auditorium programs. Armistice Day events and evening meetings are planned at Roosevelt Lincoln Franklin and Washington schools. Paul Gall Post American Legion provides speakers for assemblies and the Board of Education invites community members to attend the November activities and meeting.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Roosevelt School
Board of Education
Lincoln School
Franklin School
Washington School
School Auditorius
Paul Gall
No. 303
The
American Legion
American Education
Plans for Dolton skating pond gain community support
Local Park Board and residents meet to discuss a Dolton Park skating pond project. Though undecided, organizers expect the effort to proceed and urge area children to prepare.
Mrs Mary Clark obituary in Chicago family notice
Mrs Mary Clark nee McGreal died last night at her daughter’s home 13716 Indiana avenue after years of declining health. She married Luke Clark in September 1881 at St Patrick’s church. Survived by daughter Anna, sons Walter Michael Patrick, 11 grandchildren and many friends. Funeral Monday at 9 at St Mary’s Riverdale with interment Mt Olivet family lot.
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Mary Clark
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Mt. Olivet
District 148 to observe Armistice Day holiday
District 148 school children have a holiday on Wednesday November 11 for Armistice Day though high schools stay open. The Roby Speedway final racing meet is postponed to next year due to wet track conditions and driver safety concerns. Lois Fredericksen of Harvey visited Evelyn Rampke in Riverdale. Mr and Mrs Henry Franke announce birth of daughter Shirley Ann at Ingalls Memorial Hospital on October 26. Both mother and baby are well at home.
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the Roby Speedway
Henry Franke
Chicago Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Shirley Ann
Ivanhoe Asks For More Light At Riverdale Crossings
Riverdale village board met October 27 with all members present. Trustees discussed lighting requests for new Ivanhoe buildings at 144th and Stewart 145th and Union avenues 142nd and Clark 148rd and Clark 143rd and State streets. A $10 donation to a Community Halloween event was approved.
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Riverdale
Claussen
Schroll
Public Service Company
Nelson
139Th
Halsted Street
Hanschmann
Acme Road
187Th
Clark Street
Ivanhoe
144Th
Stewart
145Th
Union Avenue
142Nd
Clank Street
148Rd
Clark
143Rd
State Street
Public Service Co
School Street
Water Works and
Robinson
Neanders
State of Illinois
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
Miss Maren Bording to Speak at Dalton Church Luncheon
Corea native Miss Maren Bording will address the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society luncheon at Dalton Methodist Church this afternoon. She will speak about her country and attend the church gathering.
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Maren Bording
Corea
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Dalton Methodist Church
Miss Bording
Lincoln school assembly features Armistice Day program
Robert J. Haney of the local American Legion will speak at the Lincoln school Tuesday assembly. A special Armistice Day program is planned and parents and friends are invited. Virginia Petersen of 14117 Lincoln Ave Dalton sprained her right ankle Tuesday night alighting from a car but is recovering. Carl Patrick Schied, born Oct 9 to Mr and Mrs Carl Schied of Carendon Virginia, was welcomed. Mrs Schied is former Mary Devine who taught at Lincoln School in 1934–35. Marjorie Waterman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Waterman of Berger, underwent appendicitis surgery Nov 4 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital and is recovering. The Village Beauty Shoppe opened at 13704 Indiana Ave Mrs Lester Brookfelt proprietor inviting calls.
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Robert J. Haney
American Legion
Lincoln School
Paren
Virginia Petersen
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Carl Schied
Carendon
Virginia
Carl Patrick
Schied
Mary Devine
Marjorie Waterman
Edwin R. Waterman
Greenwood Road
Berger
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Indiana Avenue
Bank
Lester Brookfelt
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Topeka
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Joe Madala
Harvey Gardner
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Ross, Jr
Marines
Village Hall
Immanuel Church
Highlawn
South Holland
Roosevelt Landon
bUile
American Education Week
Paul Gall Post
Dolton Park
Park Board
Lillian Syler
Grant Street
Margaret Lorenzen
Viola Todd
William McDonald
Danny Diette
Thomas Kroon
Betty Getschel
Louise Spiecker
Helmer Kroon
Ellen Cook
Arnold Williams
Fred Cook
Raymond Wise
Raymond Cook
Earl Wise
Elaine Wise
Thomas Hede
Park Avenue
Gale Hoffman
Hans Hede
Geo. Evans
Chris Fede
William Koenig
William Hansen
Hatty Drendl
David Fadke
Walter Syler
Jessie Moomaw
George
Janet Schnoor
Chicago St
Lee Biehm
Fred Weber
144Th Place
St. Francis Hospital
Jack Quinn
Monroe Street
Coon Club
E. J. Curtin
Jack
Luther Baseball College
Ossie Orwald
Philadelphia Athletics
Orwald
Quinns
Louis Hernandez
Henry Michalski
East 137Th Street
Henry, Jr
Helen Michalski
Michael Valerius
Naomi Grant
Master Rubenstein
Martin
Orchestra Hall
Gant
Anna Ruiz
Ergo Bakery
Minnie Yeatman
Mrs
Lois Fredericksen
Harvey
Evelyn Rampke
Illinois Street
Halsted
138Th Street
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