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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1936

Page

7

Pinochle Nights And Armistice Day Plans At Local Legion

Past Commander J G Thus announces pinochle parties with room for more players and a Friday bank night drawing. Grace Kotwick missed last prize, to be added this Friday. Last Friday winners listed. November 10 meeting at 8 pm. World War costs for the U S listed with death and injury totals. Illinois veterans bonus eligibility noted. Armistice Day party set for November 7 with National Commander Colmery speaking November 11 on Our American Schools program. Dues due or payable at meeting.

Bank Grace Kotwick J. Kleinz H. Finnelly Schabloske United States Illinois Washington Ilinois Harry W. Colmery Valley Forge National Education Association The American Legion

Junior College Reception by Mildred Ingraham

A Thornton Junior College reception will be held Friday evening November 13. Committees manage publicity invitations tickets decorations refreshments tours and cleanup with named organizers and staff guiding each task and the reception committee listed.

Mildred Ingraham Thornton Junior College John Britz Lois Hank Eugene McGovern David Rinkema Phyllis Antilla Wilburn Bonnell Mildred Case Roger Conant James Dalenberg Thomas Sapleton Nina Larson Eunice May Gertrude Pfeil Betty Simon Ruth Bergstrom Jean Henderson Muriel Rump June Russell Jo Taylor Louise Herrick Gustave Haworth Marilyn Saggars Basil Guerard Enocene Sullivan Mitchell Koteff Mary Henegar Peggy McGlone Vivian Blomquist Juanita Crain Grace Anderson William Willd

Walther League Banquet Set for November 28 in Dolton

The Walther League Chicago South Shore Zone plans its 2nd Annual Fellowship Banquet at Phil Schmidt's on 11170 Indianapolis Blvd. Saturday November 28 at 7 PM. Rev. O B Fuecht International Director will speak, Evid Wurm will toast. Seating limited to 250. reservations by November 18 to Robert Ripley. Mgr A Lux chairs the event.

Chicago South Shore Walther League Phil Schmidt Indianapolis Blvd O. BE. Fuecht Unite the Youth Endeavor Evid Wurm Timothy League Robert Ripley Dolton St .Paul Mgr. A. Lux Avenue H G. L. Wind St. Walther League Leyden

Paul Gall Unit 8038 to Hold Past Presidents Night

American Legion Auxiliary Paul Gall Unit 8038 schedules a Past Presidents Night on Thursday November 12 at 8 PM with out of town units and an Eighth District Director guest. A food shower for ex servicemen at Oak Forest is planned for the same evening. donations of jellies or relishes can be arranged via Mrs Anna Bock. A banco party is set for Thursday November 17 at 2 PM with 25 cent tickets. Juniors meet Saturday November 12 at 2 PM. all are urged to attend.

Paul Gall Oak Forest Anna Bock Michigan Avenue Riverdale Banco Rebekah Lodge St. Paul Choir 138Th and Leyden Franklin Parent Teachers Assn Franklin School American Legion Auxilary Anna Beck Ladies Aid Sandridge M. E

Life’s Lesson of Courage Amid Strife

Poem-styled meditation urges serenity in defeat and bold honesty. It extols facing darkness with courage and performing brave acts as if under a master’s gaze, framing virtue as enduring effort.

Domestic Science Topic at Franklin Parent Teachers Meeting

Miss Gertrude Rahn of Thornton Township High School spoke at Franklin school on November 2 about Domestic Science in a Modern School. The talk covered home economics, nutrition, garment making, and the goal of forming efficient, hygienic citizens. The Franklin PTA noted 36 members after a membership drive and announced a card and banco party set for November 18 at 8 p.m.

Franklin P. T. A William Koenig Gertrude Rahn Thornton Township High School Franklin Parent ‘Teacher Association Franklin School At & P.m

Lincoln P T A reviews school funding and membership gains

Mr Lyle K Klitzke spoke on Illinois school funding with about eleven dollars per pupil state support, leaving local communities to cover the rest. Ruth Nelson played a piano solo, and committees reported 109 members, room mothers thanks, and interest in Homemaker conventions. Next meeting set for December 1.

Lyle K. Klitzke Lincoln P. T. A Illinois Ruth Nelson Anders Colwell Room Mothers Room Frank Thompson Homemakers Club

Lincoln P T A Thanks Room Mothers for Service

Lincoln P T A expresses deep gratitude to room chairmen and room mothers from kindergarten through eighth grade for full participation in a membership drive and Halloween party planning with school faculty. Mentioned are many grade mothers and a November 9 movie reel fundraiser.

Lincoln P. T. A Gee Colwell R. Bergold J. Thul H. Aigner J. Needles D. Watson C. Hinkle A. Grossenbacher M. Younker J. Wilcoxen A. Burch E. Maughan P. Bassler M. Schmied A. Smith G. Ohlsen

Harvey Elks Lodge to Host Notable Speakers Schedule

Attorney J Paul Kuhn of Aurora will speak at the Harvey Elks meeting next Wednesday evening November 11. Exalted Ruler Salkeld says visitors from several outside lodges will attend. On November 25 Hubert Edwards of Pontiac will inspect Harvey Elks Lodge as district deputy for the east central Illinois order. On December 9 J M Cooke, northeast district deputy and Harvey member, will inspect the Pontiac lodge.

J. Paul Kuhn Aurora Illinois State Elks Association Harvey Elks Lodge Ruler Salkeld Hubert Edwards Pontiac Order of Elks East Central Illinois J. M. Cooke Harvey Lodge Pontinae Lodge

Town and Mather Tie Nup in Dalton Ceremony

Miss Clara J Town and Harold Mather of Dalton wed in a single ring ceremony at Immanuel Evan parsonage conducted by Rev Philip Bassler on Sunday afternoon November 1. Attendants were Miss Albertina Town and Harold Wendel. The couple will reside in Chicago.

Clara J. Town Harold Mather Dalton Immanuel Evan, Parsonage Philip Bassler Albertina Town Harold Wendel Chicago

Stella Heinrich Weds George Frerichs In Dalton Ceremony

On Saturday October 31 at 8 p m the marriage of Miss Stella Heinrich of Chicago and Mr George Frerichs of 504 Jefferson st Dalton was solemnized at the Immanuel Evangelical parsonage with Rev Philip Bassler officiating A single ring ceremony Their attendants were Miss Julia Heinrich and Harry Meredith They will reside in Dolton.

Stella Heinrich Chicago George Frerichs Jefferson St Dalton Immanuel Evangelical Parsonage Philip Bassler Julia Heinrich Harry Meredith Dolton

Murray Agnes Haskin Weds Charles Watt Sparks in Dolton

Mr and Mrs Russell Haskin of Dolton announce the marriage of their daughter Murray Agnes to Charles Watt Sparks of Chicago. The ceremony was Sunday at 2 p m at Dolton M E parsonage with Rev Donald Crocker presiding. Attendants were Mrs Fred Olman and Mr Olman. A family dinner followed. They will reside with the groom's parents at 4863 North Lincoln Ave Chicago.

Russell Haskin Chicago St Dolton Murray Agnes Charles Watt Sparks Chicago Dolton M. E. Parsonage Donald Crocker Fred Olman North Lincoln Ave

Boy Scouts Troop 1 Meet at Franklin School

Troop One of Dolton held its annual meeting at Franklin school on Monday November 2. The group discussed bake sale plans for Saturday November 7 at the Dalton A and P Store and announced an individual contest with a bronze medal for the top point getter. Herbert Abraham leads with 160 points.

Dolton Franklin School Dalton A Herbert Abraham

Degree of Honor Shifts Meeting Date and Club Plans

The Senior Juveniles of the Degree of Honor move their monthly meeting from the first Friday to the fourth this month, with no change in venue. The Sunshine Club will hike to Leora Jane Milhahn's home in Dalton tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting, offering a welnnie cast and car transport if cold. A combined clubs card and dance party remains scheduled for Friday November 13 at Unity Hall with 7:30 p m start, tickets 25 cents, and prizes promised.

Sunshine Club Leora Jane Milhahn Lincoln Ave Dalton Wennie Unity Hall

Riverdale Lesson on Plurals Sparks Classroom Mixup

Riverdale teacher prompts students on plural forms. The exchange highlights confusion over man becoming men and child becoming twins, prompting a humorous classroom moment about language rules.

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