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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1936

Page

7

Pinochle party updates and Legion notices across celebrations

The note lists past winner names and scores from recent pinochle games, announces upcoming eighth district social on December 5 at Harvey Legion hall for American Legion and Auxiliary members, and invites members to visit ill comrade Dick Gilbert. It also covers the next post meeting December 8 and an election of drill corps officers December 38, plus a WSBC Chicago broadcast of Chipilly 81st Infantry Post No 310.

J. McLaughlin A. Mc Donald Ed. H. Albrecht K. McMahon C. Unruh J. E. Kleinz Elsie Stehle Mrs. Neiwald F. Rouch Harvey Legion Hall 154Th Street City Hall American Legion Gomade Dick Gilbert WSBC Chicago Chipilly 81St Infantry Wiebke Herman

Paul Gall Unit 303 Auxiliary Plans December Meeting

The Paul Gall Unit 303 announces a regular meeting Thursday December 10 at 8:00 p m Members urged to attend The unit reports Past Presidents Night November 12 with Mrs Laperruque district director and about 75 present Jellies relishes delivered to ex service men at Oak Forest and treats provided by members Juniors to assemble Christmas decorations November 28 at 2 p m A district luncheon December 15 at Mickelberry’s 95th and Western invites Fourth District and charges 70 cents Reservations to Mrs Hazel Deichen December 5 get together for district posts and units A Junior raffle produced a chicken won by Mr Grall of Harvey with ticket by Shirley May Baumgartner proceeds fund hospital tray favors

Paul Gall Laperruque Deichen Bock Myrtle Webber Cook County Mickelberry’s 95Th Western Avenue Hazel Deichen Riverdale Highth Harvey Post Grall Harvey Shirley May Baumgartner

Farm Implements Fordson and Oliver Tractors and Parts

Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana offers Fordson and Oliver tractors new and used parts plus hay grain feed and coal. Call 32 for supplies and equipment.

Fordson and Oliver Dyer Supply Co Dyer, Ind

Prominent Mason Dies Aboard Ship

William Stevenson a leading Mason in Illinois died suddenly at sea aboard the steamship Camerama after leaving New York for Edinburg to attend the Scottish Rite centennial celebration. He was 79, survived by three sons and a sister, with ties to Harvey Lodge 832 and Kenwood Lodge A F and A M. He served as delegate for the Scottish Rite of Illinois and the Blue lodges and led Chicago Veterans Club. The celebration runs November 28 to December 14 in Edinburg.

William Stevenson New York Edinburgh Stevenson Peter Fleming Lincoln Avenue Hazel Crest Harvey Lodge A. F A. M Royal Arch Scottish Rite Illinois Kenwood Lodge Veterans’ Club of Chicago Edinbugh Tribune New York City Mr. Stevenson Fleming Herbert William Norman Emily Bennett Homewood Lake Park Ave Harvey Tribune

Marines Wanted for Enlistment Across the Globe

The U S Marine Corps seeks young men ages 18 to 25 for enlistment. Recruits head to Parris Island or San Diego for training and may serve in Cuba Hawaii the Philippines China Guam the Virgin Islands and the Panama Canal zone aboard large Navy ships. The Marine Corps Institute offers free courses with diplomas and full details are at the Chicago recruiting station 824 New Post Office bids Van Buren and Canal streets.

U. 8S. Marine Corps Parris Island South Carolina San Diego California Marine Corps Cuba Hawaii Philippines China Guam Virgin Islands Panama Canal Zone Marine Corps Institute U. S. Marine Corps van Buren Canal Streets Chicago

Mrs Peterson Dies After Hit and Run Involving Two Cars

Matilda Peterson a 70 year old resident of 189th street and Stony Island avenue was struck by a northbound car at 130th street and Ellis avenue then run over by a second car and left on the road. She died later at Roseland Community hospital. Walter Peterson her son identified her at the hospital as he learned of the accident. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at Carlson Funeral Home with Rev B B Blalock officiating.

Matilda Peterson 189Th Street Stony Island Avenue 130Th Street Ellis Avenue 130Th St Albert Raditz O’brien Kensington Police Walter Peterson Carlson Rev B. B. Blalock

Ambition to Study Medicine Faces Crowded Field

Youth declares intent to study medicine and become a great surgeon despite relatives noting crowded field. The exchange emphasizes determination to pursue medical career regardless of competition.

Washing Machines and Repairing Services Ad

New and used washers available with reasonable guaranteed service. Includes parts and service for all makes. Rolls and belts offered. Free estimates. Contact A. M. Dykstra at 10920 State Street or call Pullman 7706.

A. M. Dykstra Co State St Superior Heating Co J. Scheffers Madison Ave Harvey, Ill Harvey A. M. Dykstra State Street

Washington School PTA Meeting Includes Book Play and Talk

The Washington School Parent Teachers Association meets Thursday at 2 30 in the gym. Fourth graders present a Book Play. H M Mulberry, state chair man of Reading and Library, speaks on Books for Children. Membership dues due by December 8. A meat cooking demonstration by Miss Marie Gifford occurs December 1 at 2 00 in the cooking room with free cookbooks.

Wm. F. Middleborn Washington School Parent Teacher Association H. M. Mulberry Reading and Library Hershin Beivto Marie Gifford Armour & Co Washington School Bcard Banco

Lincoln PTA to Meet with Speaker on Character Growth

The Lincoln P T A will hold its fourth meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, December 1 at 7:45 in the kindergarten room. Rev. Donald Crocker of Dalton M E Church will speak on Character Growth A Home and School Responsibility. Mrs Andrew Garry will sing. Room mothers and Mrs George Codvyell host social hour. Each room competes for the prize.

Lincoln P. T. A Donald Crocker Dalton M. E. Church Andrew Garry George Codvyell

St Paul’s P T A plans school film night lineup

Mrs. Robert Stier reports several reels to be shown at St Paul’s school on November 806 at 7 00 p m. The program includes Jack and the Beanstalk Wild Animals of Africa Milk as a Food Indians of the United States The Wooden Soldier and Alice in Wonderland. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.

Robert Stier St. Paul’s School Africa United States

Eastern Stars Bazaar Planned by Lowvale Chapter 962

Eastern Stars Lowvale Chapter 962 schedules a bazaar on Wednesday December 2 1936 at the Dalton Masonic Temple 140667 Lincoln avenue from 10 am to 6 pm Displays include cards handiwork placques and various goods such as La Mar Laboratories Menes General Electric radios parchment wax paper products blue ribbon dahlia and gladiola bulbs and Christmas candies Refreshments will be served at reasonable prices throughout the day

Lowvale la Mar

Boy Scouts Regualr Meeting at Franklin School November 22 1956

Troop One Dalton held a regular meeting at Franklin School on November 22 1956. Mgr Bagg called the meeting to order. Divine Faelo achieved 100 percent on inspection. others pursued tests for badges. After games the group adjourned with benediction. Next meeting will be Jollification.

Dalton Franklin School Mgr. Bagg Divine Faelo

Ivanhoe Woman's Club hears rug talk and plans party

On Tuesday November 24 Ivanhoe Woman's Club members and guests heard Mr. Kravitz of Mandel Brothers discuss The Story of Oriental Rugs. Hostesses were Mrs. Warren Eaton Mrs L Davidson and Mrs W Krueger. A December 5 card party is planned at Mills and Sons 408 W 144th St with Mrs George Hartwell and Mrs Clarence Brown in charge. Reading Circle met November 17 at Mrs C R Le Menager’s home. next meeting December 1 with Mrs Edgar McColhum as hostess.

Ivanhoe Woman’s Club Kravitz Mandel Brothers Warren Eaton L. Davidson W. Krueger Mills and Sons W. 144Th Street George Hartwell Clarence Brown Reading Cirele C. R. le Menager Edgar McCoHum

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