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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1936
Page
1
President A H McDougall of the Thornton Township High School Board urges voters to approve a 300000 bond issue for a new addition. The high school now serves over 2300 students though facilities reflect a 150 capacity, and a two shift system is used to manage demand.
Voters must register by October 6 at their precincts. Registration runs from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Polling places in Dalton Riverdale and Hess Barber Shop serving Chicago residents east of Indiana Avenue will be open Tuesday.
Propper-Hruby Miss Mae Propper and Mr Joseph Hruby of Dalton wed Tuesday evening September 29 at Immanuel Ev church Chicago. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walter Seaman of Chicago. They plan to reside at 522 Washington St Dolton. The bride has long served in local patriotic work. the groom is a Dolton businessman linked to the Dolton theatre.
Alderman Arthur G. Lindell proposes amending the Revised Traffic Code to require distinctively marked school crossings at all intersections habitually used by school children. The measure is before the City Council for approval.
The gardeners are asked to attend a meeting Friday Oct 2 at 7 30 p m. Rent for gardens is due. Anyone desiring a garden for next year should attend and pay in advance. The Committee.
Augusta Reich of Riverdale marked her 73rd birthday with about 125 relatives and friends at the Dal ton home of her daughter Mrs George Bockelman. Guests included many from St Pauls Ladies Aid where she has served 46 years. Lavender decor blue table settings and floral bouquets highlighted the event. A dinner prepared by local hosts accompanied the celebration.
The Mothers Club of Riverdale school at 18708 Leyden avenue invites all mothers to a meeting on Wednesday October 7. Principal Miss Bradshaw and club officers extend a cordial invitation to attend. Irene Ohlsen is recovering from an appendicitis operation at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Tony Musk of Halsted Street sustains a fractured leg after being struck by a car on the S B railroad viaduct. J Nallenberg of West 104th Street Chicago drove the car. Nusk was taken to the county hospital by Riverdale and county highway police. Loretta Kummerer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Kummerer was appointed feature editor of the Fenger high school News this week. Riverdale Beer Garden softball team, third in the Sunday Morning Softball League, will sponsor its third annual fall dance on Saturday October 3 at the Riverdale Beer Garden Indiana avenue. Hans Hefele and his Windy Five will provide music.
In Dolton residents discuss a proposed addition to Thornton Township High School to ease crowding. Respondents, including Mrs. M A M and J C W, emphasize better education, future needs, and cost considerations amid a rising student body and potential tax impact. A Riverdale classified ad and a found bicycle notice appear at the end.
The J. F. Chandler Roofing Co. of Dolton takes over the local Universal Insulation Co. agency with Harold H. Gundaker as sales manager. Installations have occurred in Riverdale and Dolton, signaling expected growth in local insulation work.
Carmine De Lucca of 15817 Myrtle Ave Harvey was found dead on Halsted street between 140th and 141st, after a likely hit and run. Riverdale police say the victim, walking south toward home from Vail Wire Co Chicago, had $4.15 in his pockets and no witnesses. Coroners' jury urged continued motorist search and manslaughter charges if arrested.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Evers of 344 East 134th street mark their golden wedding anniversary, first married in 1886 by Rev Van Ess at the First Reformed Church of Roseland. Born in the Netherlands and Illinois residents, they have four sons two daughters and fifteen grandchildren, with open house to follow next Tuesday.
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