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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1940

Page

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Police Nab Burglars in Hammond Cleared Local Robberies

Two brothers from Indiana Harbor and Dolton were captured by Hammond police as they left a home with loot. John Kaminski 26 and Chester Kaminski 18 faced first degree burglary charges after admitting multiple robberies across Hammond Riverdale Dalton Munster and East Chicago.

Riverdale Dalton Hammond Munster East Chicago Dolton John Kaminski Chester Indiana Harbor Ind John Mahoney and Hoffman Earnest Gross Magoun Avenue Mahoney Hoffman Gross Woodmar Mike Leeney Walter Wittig Walter Braser Stanley Rosinski Frank Cozza Sibley Indiana Avenue Nelson Potato Warehouse Roosevelt School

Dolton Shoe Clinic Robbery Report

A group of vandals broke into the Dolton Shoe Clinic on Washington Street at 8 30 Friday evening November 22 and stole four dollars, three pairs of new shoes and other merchandise. The thieves entered through a rear window door. no arrests have been made. The store is owned by Ottie Martino.

Dolton Shoe Clinic Washington Street Ottie Martino

Major Walker to Address Lions Club Tonight

Major Barton F. Walker of Morgan Park Military Academy will be guest speaker at the Riverdale Dalton Lions club semi monthly meeting tonight at St. Paul school auditorium. His topic is National Defense 1914 and 1940, with John Davis as entertainment committee chairman.

Barton F. Walker Morgan Park Military Academy Riverdale- Dalton Lions Club St. Paul School

Pointer to Sponsor Cooking School at St Marys

The Pointer sponsors a cooking school with Christian Mothers Society of St Marys church. It will run Thursday and Friday afternoons January 2 and 3 1941 at St Marys school hall. Miss Ann Olson lecturer from Spry Research Kitchens Cambridge Mass will conduct the school. Further details will follow in The Pointer.

The Pointer Christian Mothers’ Society St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s School Hall Ann Olson Spry Research Kitchens Cambridge Mass

NYA Expands Youth Jobs Program in Harvey Area

The National Youth Administration announces expanded hiring for 17 to 24 year olds in the Harvey region. About 100 youths will gain job experience with 60 more to be added by November and others before December 15. Centers for girls and boys are listed across Illinois cities.

Harvey National Youth Administration Harry Zajakowski NYA Gajakowski Clarence A. Bolton Ill Rockford Waukegan Chicago Quincy Sycamore Savanna Normal Charleston Mattoon Rantoul Carbondale Metropolis Springfield Grafton Belleville Litchfield Mt. Vernon Oblong

Greenwell Jorsch Wed In Dalton Church Ceremony

Greenwell Miss Marybelle Greenwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Greenwell Markham and Donald Jorsch son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jorsch Riverdale were united in marriage Saturday November 23 in the parsonage of Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed church Dalton Rev Ph H Bassler officiating The bride wore a street dress with corsage and sister Mrs Luella Bonderant served as matron of honor Raymond Jorsch brother of the groom acted as best man A wedding dinner for immediate families followed at the bride's home The newlyweds will reside with the groom's parents

Marybelle Greenwell Bert Greenwell Markham Donald Jorsch Arthur Jorsch Edbrooke Avenue Riverdale Nook Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church of Dalton Ph. H. Bassler Luella Bonderant Raymond Jorsch

Services Held For Helena Bachmann

Funeral services for 78 year old Helena Bachmann, longtime Riverdale native, were held Tuesday in Blue Island. She died Friday night at her home 2538 York Street. Interment followed at Oaklawn cemetery Thornton. She was widow of William Bachmann who died October 10, 1940. Born February 21 1862 in Riverdale she lived in Riverdale until moving to Blue Island ten years ago. She leaves nine sons William Oscar Adolph Fred Daniel Edgar Walter Herbert Arnold a sister Mrs Frieda Scholl and sister in law Miss Emilie Bachmann.

Helena Bachmann York Street Blue Island Salem Lutheran Church R. R. Reinke Oaklawn Thornton William Bachmann Bachmann Riverdale William Oscar Adolph Gary Ind Fred Daniel Edgar Dalton Walter Herbert Arnold Chicago Frieda Scholl Emilie Bachmann

Bowen School P. T. A. Teen Dance Planned

The Bowen school P. T. A. hosts a teen age dance in Riverdale at the school gymnasium on Friday December 6. Dancing begins at 8 o clock with music by Dave Simpson and his orchestra. Admission is 15 cents.

Bowen School Riverlale Dave Simpson

Riverdale G W Spencer Corps to Elect Officers

Mrs. John A. Kollar of 13845 State Street Riverdale is recovering at St. Luke hospital Chicago after a major operation on Friday November 22. The G W Spencer Relief Corps will hold officer elections Friday December 6 at 2 pm at Riverdale village hall. Members are urged to attend.

John A. Kollar State Street Riverdale St. Luke Hospital Chicago G. W. Spencer Relief Corps Riverdale Village Hall

South Suburban Unveils New Bus Service Details

Brief notice promotes new South Suburban bus service and provides a contact number In ter ocan 9744 for more information. The fragment suggests a transit enhancement with scheduling or route updates and a public inquiry option.

Interocean

Dolton Couple Mark Golden Anniversary

A large group gathered Sunday November 24 at the home of Laurence Regnier in Dolton to honor Mr. and Mrs. Noah Regnier on their golden wedding anniversary. The event featured a noon dinner, open house for friends, vow renewal officiated by Rev. F. W. Simer, and musical selections by Mrs. Bert Regnier. Relatives traveled from St Anne and Chicago. four generations were present, with ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Laurence Regnier Pennsylvania Avenue Dolton Noah Regnier Laurence Beulah Clarence Baldwin Harvey, Ilinois F. W. Simer Christian Church of Harvey Bert Regnier Chicago Camille Sprimont Regnier Otto Schrieb St. Anne Illinois Ovila Regnier L. J. Hartman Henry Boupre

Funeral Held Monday for War Veteran Adam D Bull

Funeral rites for World War II veteran Adam D Bull were held Monday afternoon November 25 at a Chicago funeral chapel. Woodlawn Post No 175 American Legion conducted services at Cedar Park cemetery where interment occurred. He died November 23 at the Veterans Hospital Woods Wisconsin. Survived by widow Margie Bull and sisters Mrs Kriel and Mrs Margaret Pyne Beverly Hills Chicago.

Adam D. Bull John Kriel Dalton 63Rd Harvard Avenue Chicago Woodlawn Post No. 175 American Legion Cedar Park Cemetery Bull Veterans Hospital Woods Wisconsin Margie Bull Kriel

Red Cross Roll Call Ends November 30

The Red Cross drive ends Saturday November 30. Send contributions to Mrs. Herbert W. Slaughter 13919 Lincoln Avenue Dalton as the organization seeks support to serve humanity.

Red Cross American Red Cross Fund Herbert W. Slaughter Lincoln Avenue Dalton

Grzybowski Couple Weds at St Marys Church on Thanksgiving

Miss Frances Grzybowski and Casimir Grzybowski of Riverdale wed Thanksgiving morning at St Marys church with Rev Matthias H Hoffman officiating. Attendants were Anthony Maliczewski of Dolton and Jane Grzybowski. The couple are not related.

Frances Grzybowski Casimir Grzybowski Riverdale St. Mary’s Church Matthias H. Hoffman Anthony Maliczewski Dolton Jane Grzybowski

Dalton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club Elects Officers

At the Dalton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club meeting on Monday November 25 at Riverdale village hall officers were elected: Doris Calcott president Marie Kinney vice president Dorothy Paynter secretary Jane Warren treasurer and Lorretta Kummerer historian. Installation is set for Monday December 9. The club has 39 members with expected growth.

Dalton-Riverdale Riverdale Doris Calcott Marie Kinney Dorothy Paynter Jane Warren Lorretta Kummerer Katherine Kurz Vivian Martin Lorraine McClellan Rita Ackerman Rosemary McLaughlin Evelyn Fisher Arthur Dillner Phillip Thomson Margaret Baseheart Anna Kurz Monterey Stelle Anna Englehardt

American Legion Auxiliary Appeals for Old Clothes

The American Legion Auxiliary Paul Gall post 303 asks residents to donate old clothing for Hines hospital veterans. Call Mrs. James Strand at Interocean 9849. The unit meets tonight at 8 in the Legion room. A banco party to benefit the Service Fund is planned for December 3 at 2 PM with admission 25 cents. The 8th district meeting will be held December 5 at Orland Park at 8 PM. delegates should attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Paul Gall Hines Hospital James Strand Interocean 9849 Legion Room Della Deam Hazel Deichen Emma Deichen Lenora Delton Gladys Johnson Helen Reinke Banco Orland Park

Benefit Card and Banco Party at St Marys Church

The Holy Name Society sponsors a Friday benefit at St Marys school hall to raise funds for the annual Christmas Cheer party for children. Card and banco games start at 8 with dancing from 10, plus a door prize and table prizes for high scores.

St. Mary’s School Hall Holy Name Society Banco Ecards

Couple Killed in Crash at 127th and Halsted

Two autos collided near 127th and Halsted leaving Mr. and Mrs. BE W Patterson dead. Three children, Donald 10 Patricia 8 Everett 6, become orphans. Patricia injured. Donald and Everett share minor injuries. Coroner opened inquest. crash blamed on limited visibility from fence near Cedar Park cemetery.

BE. W. Patterson Emerald Avenue Harvey 127Th Halsted Streets Cook County Donald Patricia Everett Kudak Chicago Police Twelfth District 127Th Street Calumet Park E. W. Patterson Mr. Patterson Halsted Cedar Park Cemetery Ingalls Memorial Hospital John A. Kollar 103Rd Street South Park Avenue

Dolton Firemen Dance Saturday Night

Dolton volunteer fire department hosts a dance with Dave Simpson and his orchestra at Lincoln School Auditorium Dolton Saturday night November 30 music begins 8 30 Proceeds support the department general fund for equipment and projects Door prize offers a large turkey Lieut Frederick Mohr chairs the committee with Edward Dillner Edward Stahnke Albert R Miller and Elmer Ott assisting

Dave Simpson Dolton Lincoln School Frederick Mohr Edward Dillner Edward Stahnke Albert R. Miller Elmer Ott

Thanksgiving Services Observed by Christ Scientist Churches

Thanksgiving day services were held in all Churches of Christ, Scientist. The Proclamation of the President was read and a period of testimonies of gratitude by the congregation followed. The lesson sermon focused on "Thanksgiving."

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist United States

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Major Walker Cooking Mark Jr. Women’s Club Dolton Firemen’s Dance
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