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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
5
Bowen School Achievement Club hosts its annual evening program on Wednesday November 18 at 8 o'clock. A short business meeting led by Achievement Club President Roland Nelson will precede a colorful Indian pageant presented by about 141 pupils using prepared materials and activities for audience enjoyment.
The Juniors of the American Legion Auxiliary plan a town hall meeting at Bowen school on November 12 at 8 p m and hold a meeting November 9 at 1 39 p m in the Legion room. Armistice Day observances are scheduled for November 11 at the Dalton village hall and Legion rooms with flags to be hung and a moment of quiet at 11 a m. 97 paid-up members seek 3 more to reach 100 percent. collection for old clothes for Hines hospital continues coordinated by rehabilitation chairmen.
The pinochle committee invites members back from summer break with a Friday night door prize of three dollars. Winners from last week are Hi Smith, Gladys Johnson, E Bishop, Mrs Schobloski, and H Belz. No meeting Tuesday November 12. Armistice party Saturday night. November 11 is Armistice Day with a 10:30 a.m. check‑in at the club rooms. Dues payment urged to reach 100 percent by November 9 to mark ten years of full post status.
The report lists weekly bowling results at St Pauls alleys with shifts at 7 30 and 9 30. Teams Hausmans Lindells Al Rose Dave s Place Wonder Bar L E Reichs and Freds Place post wins and losses with high series and game figures for October 28 and November 4. Standings show Hausmans 17 10 Lindells 14 13 Wonder Bar 14 13 L E Reichs 18 14 Abbie s Service 10 17. Highs include A Markus 589 and 246, Hand 244, 2661 Hausmans series, and 923 Lindells game.
Two Halloween parties were held Thursday October 31 in Dalton and Riverdale. Lincoln school Dalton and Riverdale park plus Washington school Riverdale hosted supervised events with movies, spook fires, and refreshments. Lions club PTA groups coordinated activities. a prank destroyed an archery target at Dalton park. Farmers stored crops and girls reportedly harvested engagement rings.
Dolton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a November 30 dance at Lincoln School gym to raise funds for an emergency truck. Dave Simpson and his orchestra provide music as townsfolk are urged to attend and support wholesome village entertainment.
We wish to thank all our friends for their kindness and sympathy shown in our recent bereavement. Also Rev. Ph. H. Bassler, Lowvale Lodge and Dalton and Riverdale police.
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