Armistice Day Parade and Program Announced
The notice calls for Armistice Day events with a 2 PM parade from Riverdale village hall through streets including 137th street and Leyden avenue ending at Oriole's ball park, followed by a football game tribute and a dance at Twin City. It urges financial contributions to the American Legion Day Program Fund and lists organizers J Finerty Carl Maurer and Walter Bachman.
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Harding
Riverdale Village Hall
137Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Oriole’s
Ball Park
Dalton
American Legion
Legion
J. Finerty
Riverdale
Carl Maurer
Walter Bachman
Football Game and Community Dance Hosted by American Legion
American Legion Women’s Auxiliary hosts a football game between the American Legion team and the Community All Stars at 6:00 pm followed by a community dinner for ex service men and band members at 8:00 pm. Rocky’s orchestra will provide dancing at the Twin City garage.
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American Legion
Community All Stars
Women’s Auxiliary of the
Twin City Garage
Rocky’s
Armistice Day Spirit Sparks Spontaneous Parade
Notes urge no formal invitations for Armistice Day parade and invite spontaneous participation. They call for lively singing and group stunts while asking whether South Holland can outdo Riverdale and Dolton in the celebration. Rally to the colors and join in.
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Legion
South Holland
Riverdale
Dolton
Community All Stars to Tackle Legion in First Big Football Game
Professional baseball figure Taylor leads the Community All Stars to play the American Legion team in a landmark football matchup. Legion athletic officer Jim Propper promotes a fast heavy squad and promises crowd pleasing action. Lindbloom Band and halftime entertainments are planned with surprises expected. A post game dinner at the AO U W hall is set for 6.00 pm and further game details appear in next issue.
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American Legion Community
Propper
F Waddell Haney
Q. Claussen Harris H. Jenness Smythe
H. Taylor Wertman Ch
Trussell Lundquist EK J. Locker Gall
E. C. Locker
LaBrecque
E. Conrath
R. Packard
T. Heidenreich
H. Packard
A. Howe Schultz
G. Stanzcik
Koehncke
G. White Wilhoit
G. Ehlert
Bonse Oo. Mercle McFadden
E. Dickleman
Ed. Taylor
Taylor
Legion
Jim” Propper
Ex service men invited to Armistice Day dinner in Dolton
The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion invites ex service men from Riverdale Dolton and South Holland to a six o clock Armistice Day dinner at the A O U W hall Dolton. Miss Sophia Beil arranged a donation of one hundred plates cups and saucers for the Paul Gall Post No 308 and the Auxiliary to serve the Legion boys.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Riverdale
Dolton
South Holland
Sophia Beil
L. O. Garry
Women’s Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Legion Armistice Day Fund Benefits Noted
The article lists how the American Legion Armistice Day Fund will be used to aid a jobless veteran, assist post members in need, continue tubercular veteran care at Speedway hospital, and complete the post headquarters building financing. The Paul Gall Post treasurer provides itemized reports of receipts and expenditures.
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American Legion
Legion
Speedway Hospital
Oak Forest
Paul Gall Post
Riverdale board weighs oil street upgrade and viaduct plan
Regular meeting reports audited treasurer and collector books. Streets committee favors oiling 188th street if weather allows, while railroad proposed new concrete viaduct at School street with a 24 foot macadam street from 138th to 142nd. Branigar Bros. backs the plan and Halsted traffic would ease. board to investigate further before approval. Armistice Day parade support noted. Birth announced for James Matthew Vandeursen in Morocco Indiana.
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Riverdale Board
Seum
Lotz
188Th Street
Brandt
Highlawn
Paul Gall Post American Legion
Branigar Bros
142Nd Street
School Street
Halsted Street
Card of Thanks and A P store hours announced
Card of Thanks from Matthew Buechler thanks firemen and helpers for saving their home from fire last Friday. Riverdale A and P store to stay open Wednesday evenings until 9 pm starting November 1 with Thursday noon closing until further notice. Also note an ad promoting Doris Keane in Romance at the Dalton theatre on November 16.
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Matthew Buechler
Riverdale
Doris Keane
Tom Arimstone
Eave
Dalton Theatre
Dangerous Curve Ahead at Dalton Theatre Week
A dramatic two night engagement titled Dangerous Curve Ahead plays at the Dalton theatre on Thursday and Friday November 17 and 18. The production probes matrimony with sharp, comic road map imagery. First National Bank Dolton sponsors the event as a notable local feature.
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Dalton Theatre
Proper Packing Instructions From Chicago Post Office
The Chicago Post Office releases a leaflet on parcel post packing and addressing. It urges careful use of pen and ink, proper placement of sender and recipient details, and notes most losses are due to the sender. Otto F. Grangi, Supt. Riverdale Station, emphasizes accuracy to aid both public and post office. A Riverdale village hall dance by Iron Workers Local 35 last Saturday was a big success with plans for another event.
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Chicago
Otto F. Grangi
Supt
Riverdale Station
Riverdale
Death of Alpha Perry Railroadman Expires at 60
Alpha Perry a well known C and E I railroad man died Friday November four at Blue Island hospital after a lingering illness liver trouble. He leaves a widow three children and many friends. Born March ten 1885 he joined Calumet Camp M W A and Foremen’s Club GC and E I. Funeral by Rev. Albritton at 525 Main Dalton interment Mt. Greenwood Funeral arrangements were announced.
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Alpha Perry
Blue Island Hospital
Calummet Camp
Foremen’s Club
Albritton
Main Street
Dalton
Mt. Greenwood
Church Aids Announce December and November Sales
Several church groups publicize upcoming fundraisers and socials. Our Saviors plans a bazaar on December 7 in the church basement. St Pauls hosts a Christmas sale on December 1 in the basement. Dalton M E meets November 16 at Mrs Cooper’s Kanawha Street. Emmanuel Sewing Circle sells Christmas items November 17. St Pauls Lutherans hosts a social and smoker November 28. Our Saviors also hosts a coffee gathering November 16 in the basement.
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Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Dalton M. E. Church
Immanuel Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Church Assembly Hall
Ladies of Our Savior’s Church
Riverdale Water Tax Due Dates Stated by Collector
Riverdale residents are informed water tax is due. Anton Strolinski, the collector, will receive payments at the village hall clerk's office on November 8 7 10 14 17 and 21 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Blue Monday note appears. First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale.
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Riverdale
Anton Strolinski
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Crossing guard upgrade urged at Chicago Street crossing
Trustees note safety issues at the crossing where a tower is needed for clear views of trains in both directions. Attorney Krueger calls attention to inadequate fire escapes at the Chicago Street school. President McLaughlin will raise the matter with the board.
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Krueger
Chicago Street
McLaughlin
Board of Education
Haney Seated. Delton Village Board Holds Regular Session
Delton Village Board votes to seat Haney after six months out of office. President McLaughlin, Trustee Ehlert praise Haney’s fitness and urge a harmonious, businesslike approach. The meeting covers finances, road work on 188th Street, power issues at the Chicago Street school, water leaks, patrol matters, Armistice Day parade, railroad sidewalk project, back salary for Haney, and overdue commission payments.
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Delton
McLaughlin
Haney
Ehlert
Chicago Street
Moomaw
Dalton
Smyth
Chicago Heights
Maurer
Crowe
State Attorney’s
Propper
Paul Gall Post
Fiedler
Blue Island
Western Indiana Railroad Company
Lincoln Avenue
Quinn
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Twin City
Rocky
May Oil Street
Tee Oil
Pointer
Ray Vandeursen
Morocco
Ind
James Matthew Vandeursen
First National Bank
Delton Board
Atel
Western Indiana
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