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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1937

Page

5

American Legion Post Plans New Year Activities

The American Legion meeting notes a F irst year under Commander John Hankey starting October 19 with 3.00 dues and a 8 p m pinochle start on October 15. John Belt joins Paul Gall Post as the group reports a 3800 visitor installation and renewed membership drive as officers urge support and encouragement.

John Belt Dalton Paul Gall Post Bob Haney Wiebke John Hankey

Legion Auxiliary October Meeting and District Installations

The American Legion Auxiliary announces a regular meeting on October 14 at 7:00 PM in Chicago Heights for the 8th district gathering and installation of district officers. Delegates are urged to attend with the new district director as Edith Rudolph of Dolton and Anna Schnell of Riverdale lead the membership drive.

Chicago Heights Ana Edith Rudolph Dolton Anna Schnell Riverdale

Walther League Plans Luther Play and Meetings

The Walther League announces two performances of Luther the Liberator at the Chicago Civic Opera House on October 81 with matinee and evening showings. Tickets are available from league members or Rev. W J Kemnitz. A regular business meeting is set for Tuesday the 12th and juniors meet October 13 to recruit new members and discuss a church library idea.

Walther League Luther Chicago Cvic Opera House W. J. Kemnitz Jrs Srs Palmer House Punta Council

Franklin P T A Debates Lifting School Standards

Franklin P T A discussed lifting the standards of the schools at the October meeting held Monday at Franklin school. Lyle K. Klitzke of district 148 spoke on the topic. Gertrude M. Williams read the president's message, and bylaws were reviewed by Mrs. Edgar J. Bagg. The 1937-88 budget was adopted, with planned projects including stage scenery, hard surfaces, a Christmas party, and Boy Scout and Girl Scout sponsorship. Mrs. Edward Tomky chairs room mothers with committee members named.

Franklin P. T. A Lyle K. Klitzke Franklin Parent Teacher Association Franklin School Gertrude M. Williams Stanley Dalton Edgar J. Bagg Fred Klage Edward Tomky Florence Strassenberg Arthur Baumgartner Peter Lunquist George Diette Parker Gibson

District PTA conference opens with welcome address and music

Lyle K Klitzke of Dalton Riverdale schools delivers welcome on behalf of the hostess city. Mrs Lester Morrison presides and introduces district chairmen before Mrs Miller speaks at 9 45. District 148 grades 6 7 8 sing under Walter Meyer. the chorus led by Elizabeth Denny and Lorraine Burghardt. Community Chorus directed by Peter Kern performs. Governor Horner designates October 10–17 as Parent Teacher Week.

Lyle K. Klitzke Dalton-Riverdale Lester Morrison Miller Walter Meyer Elizabeth

Lincoln P T A October meeting at Lincoln school

The Lincoln P T A held its October 5 gathering in the kindergarten room with Mrs. Milton Younker delivering a welcome. Officials introduced the year's officers and new teachers Miss Ling Miss Oeschsli and Mr. Kinney. A district conference planned for October 13 at Lincoln was highlighted and voting rules for room prizes were expanded to include visitors.

Kerr Younker Klitzke H. Ling Oeschsli Minnie Proper Lincoln Roosevelt John Kinney Reaugh Wo Stainns Frank Hair Dalton Landon Gardiner

Bowling Alley Silence Sparks Jerry and Oscar Exchange

Jerry says he can hear a pin drop where he works and reveals he works at a bowling alley. Oscar asks where he works, prompting the playful exchange.

Jerry Oscar

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