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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

2

Eastern Star blanket club draws winner in Dolton

Mrs Emil Kasten of Dolton won the blanket draw on Wednesday October 19 at the Eastern Star blanket club. A bridal shower for Mrs Wm Schult z nee Margaret Neering was hosted by Mrs Louis Aigner and Miss Agnes Neering in Riverdale with guests from Tinley Park Michigan City Harvey Roseland and Dalton.

Emil Kasten Dolton Eastern Star Louis Aigner Irving Avenue Dolion Miso Agnes Neering Riverdale Wm. Schultz Margaret Neering Aigner Tinley Park Michigan City Harvey Roseland Dalton Phil A. Bassler B. Breese Lake Zurich Illinois William Reaugh Billy Mackinaw Ilinois Roaneh Phil H. Bassler Fred Paul Kimmswick Missouri Arthur Kellough Maywood Louis Hassberg Algona Wisconsin George Kay Joseph Leib Edward Irene East St. Louis John Herman J. Anders Mabel Duersen Lowell Indiana Richmond Ardath Pred Brand of Dolton Pearl Miller Arthur Dillner Danville Ankele Wilmer Bonse William Bonse Halsted Street Walter Shoemaker Sheridan Street St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Judith Jane Riverdale Hotel Allen Hotel East 187Th Street Irwin Lotz Ingalls Memorial Hospital Sandridge Ladies’ Aid Society Job of Banco Eevninge Public Service Gas Company 154Th Street Turlington Avenue L. 0. O. F. Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Minow Lormaine Rose Tomkhy Bubbles Nelson Alice Hanschmann Thomas Mary Chicago I. Evans Oakland California Ridder Mabele Leib Norma Dickelman John Town James Mossell South Grant Street Spencer Relief Corps 279 Albert Reyelts Midlothian Rose Eleanor Reyerts Rose Daehin Harmony Club Juan Kiauane East 136Th Place Frank Zornow East 134Th Street Peter Paul Detroit Birthday Club Edward McCarthy William Flamsa Harry Packard Flamsa James Donahue Main Stseet William F. Donahue Our Savior’s Church Edward A. Ripley Louis E. Reich Fred Wichmann Acme Fire Department Illinois State Firemen’s Association Peoria Wm. J. Claussen Warren Jim Manihan Bill Nottorf Bureau Washington Street Clarinda Nelson Clara Unruh Catherine McCarthy Marian Matthiesen Ann Woods Flobecero Club Rosemary McLaughlin H. Wind St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of B. Kasten F. Radtke F. Struss A. Bonse Wesse Sture B Bernard M. Schroeder Neimtz E. Row Ed Schroeder Bunco B. Bernahl Neimtz, Weeert Beecher J. Shultz J. Koening Krueger Ehott John Diehl Agto Spencer Relief Corps Women’s Relief Corps Mesdames Mary Bueger Margaret Martin Florence Engle Ella Simmer Clara Engle Meta Schroder Matilda Unrub Ida Matz Adele Stutzriem Gladys Wells M. Struven Jennie Stieiman Florence Stieman Florence Rampke Clara Uronh Jennie O'Conner Louisa Schafer Josephine McLaughlin Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Church Thisvening John McCluskey Ray Schaefer Arthur Vorphal J. J. Berschinski Matt Dreger Coliseum Alex Goeringer South Wentworth Avenue Walter Pohlers Minnie Tipper Parker Gibson Pohlers Court Pohlers Franklin and Lincoln Russel Trimble State Street

Julga Bartolini and Mary Bartolini Wed in Chicago

Michael Julga and Mary Bartolini of Chicago united in marriage by Justice of the Peace Raymond Baumgartner on Sunday October 28 1938 at 330 p m The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Girolamo Venturelli and Mrs Venturelli of Chicago.

Michael Julga Mary Bartolini Chicago Justice of the Peace Raymond Baumgartner Girolamo Venturelli

Acme Steel Employment Figures Show Increase

Acme Steel Co at Riverdale reports a rise in work as 100 men were recalled in eight weeks. Current staffing is about 1,500 workers, with daily output at 50 to 60 percent capacity, signaling continued improvement.

Acme Steel Co Acme Steel Company Riverdale

Louis to Referee at Blue Island Boxing Show

The Calumet and Worth Township Regular Democratic clubs sponsor an all star boxing show in Blue Island at Eagles hall on Friday night October 28. Joe Louis, heavyweight champion, will referee the bouts.

Calumet and Worth Township Eagles Hall Blue Island Alex Paul Riverdale Acme Steel Company Frank Redneckie Field Artillery Jesse Robinson Wally Laird Tony Musto Texas Bud Stark Washington Heights Joe Louis Battling Nelson Paul Berlenbach

Halsted Street Bus Extension Planned by Alderman Lindell

Alderman Arthur G. Lindell will present a city council ordinance to extend the Halsted street bus line from 128th to 129th street. He will file a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission to extend service between those points. The move arises because part of Halsted lies under Calumet Park’s jurisdiction and the village’s ordinance was not filed in time to obtain an order before closure.

Halsted St Arthur G. Lindell City Council Halsted Street 128Rd Street 129Th Street Ilinois Commerce Commission Calumet Park

Puffer Urges School Help In Red Cross Accident Campaign

The county superintendent announced that he asked all superintendents principals and teachers to cooperate with the Red Cross drive against home accidents. October 24 through 28 is set for the campaign. He noted more than 32 000 people were killed in home and farm accidents last year and promoted a hazard check by students as a preventive measure.

Puffer American Red Cross

P T A Members Gather for Summit Argo Conference 1938

The Thornton township P T A held a full day meeting at Argo Summit Crenady High School October 21 1938 with hundreds of women and men attending. Principal speakers included Otis Keeler Springfield superintendent and Mars Arthur Williams former Illinois PTA president highlighting that P T A serves school and community welfare. The event featured meals from local churches and Lions Club transportation, and urged broader membership to promote child welfare and civic citizenship.

Thornton Township Argo-Summit Crenady High School Otis Keeler Springfield Ilinois Mars Arthur Williams Illinois Coness of Parent Parent-Teacher Association P. T Todaay Lions Club Nellie Morrison District 19 Emily C. Ripley Thornton

Children of St Marys School Host Halloween Festival

The students of St Marys School will hold their annual Halloween festival on Sunday starting at 6 p.m. The event invites everyone to attend.

Children of St. Mary’s School Children of St. Mary’s School

Scouts Start Red Cross First Aid Course at Franklin

Scouts at Franklin school begin a Red Cross first aid course taught by Mr. Patterson of Steger, a qualified instructor and former coach of the Steger team that won the Pottawattomi Trails Council first aid title. Dalton Scouts in Troop 16 may join. about ten openings remain. The course leads to a first aid merit badge and Red Cross card.

Franklin School Red Cross Patterson Steger Pottawattomi

Debt burden rises as living costs soar driven by national debt

The piece argues that many who ignore the national debt will face higher living expenses later as the debt is paid down. It links rising costs to debt financing and implies broad economic impact on households.

Electrocution of John Jelliga at Joliet Penitentiary

The July execution of John Jelliga at Joliet penitentiary marks the first modern era death for a Chicago Heights murder. The report notes a violent era with many homicides, mostly tied to gang activity in Cook County, with few true murder convictions.

John Jelliga Joliet Chicago Heights Cook County

Squeaking Out A Quick Witty Comeback

A humor piece recounts a husband returning home late to find his wife unhappy about their anniversary. He dodges blame by claiming there was nothing to remind him of the date and that she did not look older than a year. The anecdote praises quick wit and timely replies as a career edge.

Saturation fears spark talk of crowded roads easing

A provincial editorial contends traffic congestion could ease if motorists avoided aggressive driving and heavy commuting patterns. It argues road use depends on driver behavior and urban planning to relieve bottlenecks in cities.

Hunters Blur Lines Between Birds and Football Players

Ambiguity in the field leaves watchers unsure who is birds or players as protective camouflage and crowd movement obscure position. The team’s rolling plays resemble elusive targets, complicating crowd estimates and official spot judgments.

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Julga Bartolini Summit-Argo Warner Baxter 20Th Century-Fox Baxter Dalton Theatre Crete Dolton Hardware & Sheet Metal Shop Lincoln Ave Walter’s
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