Postponed meeting and events for Thanksgiving period
The regular meeting scheduled for Thursday November 24 1938 is moved to December 8 in observance of Thanksgiving. Past Presidents night also on December 8 with all past unit presidents urged to attend. The eighth district meeting occurs Friday in Lansing Illinois with delegates asked to attend and contact Mrs Amy Schlieman for reservations. A bakery sale is planned for Saturday November 19 with coordinators Mrs Frankie Albrecht for Dolton and Mrs Schlieman for Riverdale coordinating deliveries to local stores and donations welcome starting at 10 a m.
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Lansing
Illinois
Amy Schlieman
Frankie Albrecht
Dolton
Dolton A
Schlieman
Riverdale
South End
Art’s
Donation of piano supports Dolton W P A recreation
The Pointer thanks Mr and Mrs James Wilcoxon of 519 Washington Dolton for gifting their piano to Dolton village hall W P A recreation activities. Dancing remains 6 to 9 pm Fridays November 18 December 2. Next week and every Thursday 7 30 to 9 pm openings for boxing and sparring drawing increased attendance.
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James Wilcoxon
Washington Street
Dolton
Dolton Village
Dalton Recreation
LeClaire
Boettger
H. C. Sullivan
Pinochle club splits prizes as Armistice party honors aid
For six years the pinochle group held a Friday night event where John Wernicke won the cash drawing but was absent. Prizes were awarded to Naomi Matthiesen, Andrew Baumgartner, Mrs. Schabloske, Mrs. Zumm, Herb Pilz, Tillie Brendt, Rudy Stehle, R. V. Dengler, Gladys Johnson, Grace Kotwicke, EB Rentner, and Anna Bock with amounts listed. The post reports a 1939 membership drive adding over 25 new members but 25 old-timers unpaid, with a December 1 drill meet planned and Armistice day remarks. a forum lecture by Past National Commander Edward Hayes on Adequate National Defense is set for November 29 at Washington school auditorium in Chicago Heights.
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Matty
John Wernicke
Naomi Matthiesen
Andrew Baumgartner
Schabloske
Zumm
Herb Pilz
Tillie Brendt
Rudy
Memorial Post No
American Legion
Chicago Heights
Edward Hayes
Washington School
Fenger, Harrison Tech Clash For City Public High Title
Fenger eyes first city public high school football championship with Don Griffin guiding the offense at Soldier Field. They defeated Lane Tech 20 to 14 last week as Griffin sparked a late drive with a key pass and continued to rack up yards and completions.
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Fenger Wee Cees
Harrison Tech
Soldier Field
Fenger
Don Griffin
Chicago
Griffin
Lane Tech
Richard Dudzih
Titan
Otto Stasi
Wildcats End Season Undefeated With 13 7 Victory
The Purple and White of Thornton defeated Mooseheart 13 to 7 to cap an undefeated season. Bob Bauman caught two touchdown passes, Sullivan added an extra point, and Rhodes scored Mooseheart's 95 yard rushing TD with a drop kick extra point. Sullivan led Thornton with five season touchdowns. A team party and dance is planned for Friday November 17 at 3 30 PM for T T H S juniors and seniors.
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Thornton
Mooseheart
Bob Bauman
Sullivan
Rhodes
Wildcats
Bauman
Shea
Neubert
Walther League event and peach shower planned for Dolton
On Wednesday November 238 the Dolton Junior Walther League hosts a progressive social for the Zion church junior leaguers at 99th and Winston. Dolton junior and senior leagues sponsor a peach shower November 22 and 23 for Addison orphans.
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Walther League
Walther League of
Dolton
Zion Church
99Th
Winston Avenue
Addison
Illinois
Hausmans Sweep Two Leagues In November Bowling Meet
In the St Paul alleys November 14 shift Hausmans with mascot Chic Brook felt and captain D Hand won three games from Bucks. Lindell's Gas Bays were gifted two games by Miller's Wonder Bar. Harms Boys won three from Ehlerts on the 9 o'clock shift while Bonses dropped three to Ludwig Printers. Team standings show Hausmans 20 6 0, Harms 17 13, Millers 16 14, Ludwigs 15 15, Bocks 15 15, Ehlerts 13 17, Bonses 11 19. First high team series 2749 Hausmans, second 2740 Harms. High series L Niewald 642, second H Mackus 617. High team game Harris's 942, high individual game E Miller 246. Old Plumber-Bring your tools New Plumber-Yes Old Plumber-Why.
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St. Paul Alleys
Hausman Colts
Chic Brookfelt
D. Hand
Bucks
Lindell’s Gas Bays
Miller’s Wonder Bar
Harms Boys
Ehlerts
Bonses
Reingold
Ludwig Printers
Hausmans Eee Eee
Harms Lee
Ludwigs
Bocks We Ee Eee
Turss Cara Sates Sis
Hausmans
Harms
L. Niewald
H. Mackus
Harris’s
E. Miller
Birthday celebration for Jerry Krueger at Riverdale Park
The Riverdale Park play group marked Jerry Krueger’s birthday with cookies and candy. The group grows in size and activity as donations of toys, posters, and health charts arrive. Nurse Miss Slabbert from Calumet City visits Tuesdays to inspect the children.
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Jerry Krueger
Coffeen
Riverdale Park
Dalton Village Hall
In Memoriam Ida Ruse 1936 Memorial Note
In memory of our dear mother Mrs Ida Ruse who passed away November 19 1936. Today recalls the memory of a loved one gone to rest. Those who think of her today are the ones who loved her best. Loving children.
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Ida Ruse
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