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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1940
Page
5
Riverdale cooking lessons offered by John Hence at 11127 South Park Avenue. Demonstration menus each session, with doors served by Illinois Central and streetcar lines. Lessons for men and women on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30. One dollar per lesson. Phone Pullman 4769.
St Paul P T A invites all to a Wednesday evening talk by Rev Guebert of Oak Glen on the Pre School Child. Refreshments follow in the social hour. The association also sponsors a Plunkett turkey dinner December 10 at 1 pm in the school hall and tickets are sold in advance by association members.
The Paul Gail American Legion Auxiliary schedules a regular meeting November 28 at 8 p.m. in the Legion room. District 8 meeting on December 5 at 8 p.m. at Orland Park. Banco party on December 3 at 2 p.m. in Dolton village hall Legion room. Men’s old clothes needed for Hines hospital call Riverdale 1077 or Rehabilitation Chairman. Sunshine drawing won by Mrs. Mabel Belz. Juniors meet November 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Fenger meets Lindbloom in the city high school football final after both teams won semi finals. Fenger seeks a third consecutive title and to extend its 36 game unbeaten streak while aiming to top 355 season points and 430 total. The game starts at 2 15 p m with key backs Florek Stevenson Kredens leading the attack.
The Thornton Township football team squares off against Mooseheart in the season finale. The Wildcats seek a victory to conclude the campaign on a positive note.
The season at Thornton field resumes this afternoon November 2 with a 2 45 PM kickoff. The game was postponed last Friday due to inclement weather conditions.
Judge John C. Lowe of the Superior court of Chicago will discuss Building Moral Stamina at the Thornton Township High School and Junior College Parent-Teacher Association meeting Tuesday evening November 26 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Eagle Scouts will present the flag and retire the colors with music and refreshments to follow in the cafeteria. On December 2 at 8 o'clock the PTA presents Virginia Kendall Upham in a review of a recent book at the Thornton High Little Theatre. Public invited.
The Bowen school P T A plans a teen age dance in Riverdale at the school gymnasium on Friday December 6 starting at 8 oclock. Admission is 15 cents with Dave Simpson and his orchestra providing the music.
The Lincoln P T A sponsors a teen age dance at the Lincoln school gym on Saturday December 7. Admission is 15 cents. Dave Simpson and his orchestra will play for dancing. Dancing starts at 8 o clock. Everyone is invited for an enjoyable evening.
The Dolton Riverdale sea scout ship Nautilus, formed under Riverdale Dolton Lions sponsorship, will hold its first regular meeting Wednesday evening November 27 at 7 30 at Lincoln school Dolton. Illini Sea Scout ship from Harvey will attend as guests. All boys 15 and older interested in this scouting phase are invited.
Earl G. Harrison urges aliens to register as soon as possible and warns they must report any change of permanent address within five days to the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington. Forms and sample registrations are available at all post offices.
A local Homewood Business Men's Association hosts a Thanksgiving Eve dance at The Homewood venue. The event aims to raise funds for community programs and offer a social evening for residents.
Federal warning announces alien registration ends December 26. Non citizens age 14 or older must register in person and be fingerprinted. under 14 must be registered by parents. Registration at post offices free of charge. Officials warn to beware of racketeers and promise assistance from justice and post office departments.
Tonight November 20 the Homewood Civic Building auditorium hosts a dance with music by Dave Simpson and his orchestra. Dancing starts at 9 o clock and admission is 50 cents per person. All ages invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dahl of Dalton entertained relatives from Chicago with a dinner Sunday November 17 in honor of their twin children Margaret and Richard who were two years old on that day.
Commemorative notice for Rose Lambert who died five years ago on November 14. The memory of the wife and mother is marked by family and friends as they recall her life and keep her in their thoughts.
The Obeldobels thank local neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers after the loss of a loved one. Mrs. Hilda Obeldobel and Mr. and Mrs. George Obeldobel express sincere appreciation for support.
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