Pinochle crowd grows as chairman promotes fund drive
Chairman Matthiesen reports a strong turnout at Hriday evening and a goal of 100 million for more players. First bank night winner is Mrs. Kleinz with a long list of card game winners led by Fred Bruhn and C Schmutzler. The First District meeting of the Eighth district is set for October 29 at Memorial Park Building Calumet City. next post meeting October 27. Dues are due. World War facts note American divisions held long fronts, air service personnel rose from 1 200 to nearly 200 000, and artillery rounds produced topped 20 million versus 10 million from allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthiesen
Hriday
Mrs. Kleinz
Fred Bruhn
C. Schmutzler
Walter Belz
J. MelLaughlin
Elsie Stehle
Andy Baumgartner
F. W. Cross
Clara Unruh
E. Matz
A. W. Bowse
C. Maurer
Mrs. Stier
Gladys Johnson
Rusell Tumble
Riverdale
Memorial Park Building
Calumet City
Calumet Memorial Post
Air Service
Past Presidents Night Set By American Legion Auxiliary
The Paul Gall Unit 3803 of The American Legion Auxiliary announces Past Presidents Night for Thursday November 12 1936 with Eighth District Director Ruth Lapperque present. Lunch will be served and several committees named by Unit President Mrs Deichen. Delegates to Cook County Council named and 59 members have paid 1937 dues. asks if you have paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Lapperque
Eighth District
Deichen
Anna Bock
Bock
Frankie Albrecht
Riverdale
Mabel Nelson
Dalton
Sue Wise
Fidac
Emily Ripley
Pauline Slaughter
Viola Wiebke
Gold Star
Mary Ferguson
Hazel Slaughter
Ways and Means
Folowing
Highth
Amy Schlieman
Edith Rudolph
Lucy Kinney
Zelda Bock
Helen Thul
Helen Reinke
Emily Kpiley
Cook County Council
Halloween Party Sponsored by P.T.A.s
The Lincoln and Franklin P.T.A.s join local schools to sponsor a Halloween party for Dalton children on Friday October 30 at Lincoln School. Activities include three age group segments with movies, games, a large bonfire at 7 pm, gym activities, costumes and masks, and refreshments served by room mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Franklin P. T. A.’s
Lincoln School
Oldster
Dalton
Mothers Club Meeting at Riverdale School
The Mothers Club of Riverdale School invites all mothers to a Wednesday October 28 meeting at 2 oclock. Miss Bradshaw, the principal, and the officers extend a cordial invitation with entertainment provided. Irene Ohlsen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother’s Club
Riverdale School
Leyden Ave
Miss Bradshaw
Irene Ohlsen
Calumet City Beats Thornton For First Defeat Of Season
Calumet City high school handed Thornton Township its first loss of the 1937 season at Hammond on October 17, 30 to 6. Kerr and Pawlaski sparked the Calumet eleven with a standout backfield and passing. Kinsey scored Thornton’s only TD. Also noted are yearbook staff roles and election of Harry Ellis as sophomore class president with officers and nominees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lindahl
Calumet City High School
Thornton
Hammond
Calumet
Kinsey
Kerr
Pawlaski
Charles Hansen
Thornton Township
Beth Brookley
May Queen
Ann Thrower
Florence Blake
Virginia Smith
Catherine Norton
Helen Fletcher
Carma Jane Albrecht
Walter Baker
Betty Weare
Ruth Kemnitz
Betty Searle
Harry Ellis
Thornton Township High School
Gladys Coate
Horace Winslow
Bayard Stevenson
William Stanley
Harry
Boy's Club
Paul Clark
George Hayes
Marshall Jenson
Ruth Engel
Geraldine Sausaman
Robert Bauman
Jack McPherrin
Substitute Bodkin for Delicate Fabrics
A smooth safety pin serves as a makeshift bodkin to thread thin or lacy material. It grips the fabric and guides it through delicate passages without tearing.
Farm Implements and Washer Services in Pullman
New and used washers offered with reasonable guaranteed service. Parts and service for all makes, plus rolls and belts. Free estimates available. Contact A. M. Dykstra at 10920 State Street via Pullman 7706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Dykstra Co
State St
A. M. Dykstra
State Street
PARENT TEACHERS DRIVE AT FRANKLIN SCHOOL
Parents of children at Franklin school were personally called this week for the P T A enrollment drive. The Franklin Association used P T A Week declared by Governor Horner and committee members led by Mrs Fike, with Emma Tompky Dorothy Fadke Olga Harms Lenora Dolton Bert Proper George Drette Louis Koch. The drive is reported successful and a full report will be given at the next Franklin association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Parent Teacher Association
Franklin Association
Horner
Fergn Fike
Emma Tompky
William Wise
Dorothy Fadke
Olga Harms
Lenora Dolton
Bert Proper
George Drette
Louis Koch
Fike
St Pauls P T A Film Night Oct 26 1936
The St Paul school P T A presents moving pictures on October 26 1936 at 7 00 p m Admission 15 cents for adults 5 cents for children Public invited Reels shown include Wild Flowers of the Yosemite Fire Safety Pups Into Puzzle Land Children of Scandinavia and Uncle Tom's Cabin Parent teachers seek a large audience and expect enjoyment for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul School
Yosemite
Scandanavia
Spencer Woman's Relief Corps Presents Silk Flag for 25th Anniversary
The Spencer Woman's Relief Corps donated a silk flag to Our Savior's Community church on Oct 11 in honor of its 25th anniversary. The south half 1-10 convention gathers Oct 27 at Auburn Park Masonic temple for inspection. Spencer Corps meets Nov 6 at 2:00 pm with practice for the Nov 20 inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps
Our Savior’s Community Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Relief Corps of
South
Auburn Park Masonic Temple
78Th Street
Union Avenue
McLaughlin
Spencer Relief Corps
A Practical High Chair From Rubber-Tipped Door Stops
A makeshift high chair is described using four rubber-tipped door stops screwed into the legs of an ordinary chair. The improvised setup is pitched as suitable for kitchen work or for seating a small child.
Water works notes and sewer permits at Village board meeting
Board reports gas main work disrupted drains and water connections. Police recovered alcohol from a truck and fines totaling 239 for September. Public Service Company to pay for gas mains inspection. water leaks and lead pipes discussed. several permit and crosswalk issues queued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroll
Hanihan
Bruno Sona
Louis E. Haht
Nelson
Public Service Company
Robinson
West 188Th Street
142Nd
Wallace Street
Buffalo Box
Meander
Water Works Committee
Mills and Sons
Ivanhoe
Baltimore and Ohio Raiload Company
Claussen
Sanitary District
U. S. War Department
Division of Waterways
Hanschmann
Pennsylvania Railroad
Riverdale Park Board
146Th Street
Stewart Avenue
Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park District
Walter Stroh
Matter
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W. K. Anker
160Th and Cottage
South Holland
Edbrooke Avenue
Jacob Lotz
Dolton
Greenfield
136Th Street
Lincoln Ave
Albert H. Harms
R.R
Bull
Jersey
Louis de Rossi
138Th Street
4Th House
Glenwood-Dyer Road
J. Sytsma
Roseland
Ill
Cent. R. R
Calumet River
Horace Holmes
54Th St
Harvey
Halsted Street
167Th St
Roseland National Co
Michigan Ave
Eagle St
Henry Grelek
Phone
Walter L. de Graff
Guernsey
Ben Kamstra
Oak St
Lansing
Oaklawn
Phone Dolton
Irving Avenue
Ashland Avenue
A. C. Reich
Interocean
Hamilton Piano Co
Call Pullman
Klein
Box
Blue Island
American Legion News
J. G. Thal
Domino Poultry
Gouwens Bros
E. 159Th St
Harvey Eee
Superior Heating Co
Carl J. Scheffers
Madison Ave
Harvey, Ill
P.t.a.’S
Mothers Club Meeting
Thornton Township High
Bodkin
Fordson and Oliver
Dyer Supply Co
Dyer, Ind
Mrs
William Koenig
ST. Paul’s
Robert Stier
Board of Education
Elizabeth Muzzery
Beverly Hills
Tene Olson
Miss Olson
Homewood Boy Scouts
Homewood
Spencer Woman’s Relief Corps
West
144Th Street
Illinois Conservatory of Music
S. Michigan Avenue
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