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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
9
Mrs. John Braschler and Family express their love and remembrance for John Braschler who passed away on November 25 1987, noting he is not forgotten. The family pledges to remember him always despite being gone.
Legion notes report Friday night pinochle winners Felix Schabloske Mrs Hunter Lydia Treftz Gladys Johnson and0 UC R Teas prize winner Gladys Johnson. Upcoming events include Highth District meeting at Homewood November 27 Legion club rooms 7 30 PM and Post meeting December 8 1941. Comrade Geo Calcott ill at Hines hospital sought visits. Acme Steel band concert at Lincoln school November 30 2 30 PM and planning for 1942 carnival at Paul Gall Post 3038.
The Paul Gall Unit 303 Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 with Gladys Johnson presiding. The serving committee includes Sue Wise Sadie Wise Minnie Wolfram and Frankie Albrecht. Members aided Oak Forest Infirmary veterans with clothing and goodies and offered condolences to Mr and Mrs Hugh McGowan on the death of his brother. The Juniors hosted meetings wrapped gifts donated to multiple funds and prepared Christmas cards for ex service men. A Christmas stationery sale 3 cans for 25 cents continues with orders via Dalton 892 R.
Mr and Mrs Emil De Marche and family spent Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mrs Walter Anderson, the mother of Mrs De Marche, in Jo.
An ordinance amends a 1934 liquor sale regulation, adding Section 144A prohibiting licensees from employing women or minors to draw pour or mix alcohol in licensed premises with a few exceptions. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after passage approval and publication. Village Clerk Peter J. Kurz and Village President William J. Claussen signed November 25 1941. Lincoln School reports Thanksgiving activities Junior Red Cross civic lessons and upcoming holiday programs.
Riverdale Dalton Lions club finalize a three day festival December 3 4 and 5 at St Marys school hall to raise funds for an inhalator resuscitator rescue unit to be presented to the community. Mrs Wm Dorman Sr of Dalton hosted her bouneco club with honored guest Mrs Earl Higgins of Hammond. prize winners were Mrs Frank Wesse first Mrs Frank Miller second Mrs Earl Higgins third and Mrs Ida Trapp consolation with refreshments served.
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