Ivanhoe P T A Opens Session With Progressive Education Talk
The Ivanhoe P T A begins its new season on Tuesday September 21 at 730 PM with Dr Howard A Lane of Northwestern University as keynote speaker discussing Progressive Education and its meaning for children. Lane a national authority notes practice at Northwestern's Wilmette experimental school proves ideas. District 148 teachers will attend and Supt Klitzke urges parent participation to brighten home and school life.
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Howard A. Lane
Northwestern University
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Northwestern
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Riverdale Park Junior Tennis Winners Are Announced
Winners of the Riverdale Park Junior tennis tournament sponsored by the Riverdale Park Board under the Federal Recreation Commission were Lois Reich Betty Mills Ralph Gerloff and Walter Deichen. Runners up Fern Seitz Alma Kemnitz Seigel Bock and Donald Engel received bronze medals with golds awarded by the park board. Board members Mrs Emma Leichinger and Mrs Viola Wiebke helped secure the medals.
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Betty Mills
Ralph Gerloff
Walter Deichen
Fern Seitz
Alma Kemnitz
Seigel Bock
Donald Engel
Emma Leichinger
Viola Wiebke
Park Board
Riverdale Tennis Club wins Pointer Trophy from Dalton
Riverdale Tennis Club defeated Dalton 8 to 2 in the Pointer trophy matches at Riverdale on Sunday September 5 securing permanent possession of the trophy. Ed Ripley played in place of Peter Kurz in the men s singles and the girls junior matches were canceled due to Dalton’s insufficient players. A South End Tennis Association dance is scheduled for October 2 at Palmer Park with tickets from Bill Dorman Peter Kurz or Marie Kinney.
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Peter Kurz
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Marie Kinney
Ivanhoe Civic Club Seeks Local Members and Plans Socials
The Ivanhoe Civic Club schedules a September 20 meeting at Mills and Sons office in Ivanhoe. Riverdale Village leader Wm. J. Claussen speaks about issues for property owners. Dues remain 25 cents per family yearly. A card party in October and a Christmas party in December are planned.
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Ivanhoe
May Form Badminton Club In Dalton Riv erdale Area
William Dorman proposes forming a badminton club for Dalton and Riv erdale next month to promote winter sport. He offers to teach and recruit players of all ages, with plans for a self sustaining club and invites interest from tennis enthusiasts and local business people.
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Riverdale
William Dorman
Longworth’s Offer Refused by Native Cincinnati Pioneer
Nicholas Longworth, Newark, New Jersey born grandfather of a late speaker, a Cincinnati pioneer who amassed wealth buying land, offered to finance a regiment in the Mexican War on one condition that he select the men. His offer was refused.
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Uncle Sam
Chic dance dress with green accents and embroidered flowers
A black mousseline dress features white flowers and bright green leaves, with a gay note in its informal style. A tiny cap of bright green feathers complements a flaring black tulle veil dotted with feathers.
American Legion News and Upcoming Events
The Paul Gall Post initiates 25 new members this Tuesday. Members are urged to pay dues for 1938 and aim for full membership. A Homecoming Jubilee committee meeting is set for Monday night at the club rooms. Pinochle parties begin Friday October 15 at 8 pm. Commander Trimble and Comrade Maurer reported on the state convention. Eighth District officers installed last Thursday in Chicago Heights. Comrade Capparelli is ill. Comrade Wulff is improving and neighbors are asked to visit.
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Eighth District
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In Memoriam Charles Jacobsoa
In memory of our beloved husband and father Charles Jacobsoa who passed away one year ago on September 19, 1936. He bid no farewell and said goodbye to none. His loving heart ceased to beat before we knew it.
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Charles Jacobsoa
Ossianic Poems and the Scottish Schoolmaster's Joke
In 1760 James Macpherson published a translation titled an ancient epic poem translated from the Gaelic language. The Ossianic Poems sparked fame and a sensation though scholars doubted the source, and Macpherson reportedly faced demand for originals, allegedly revealing the work began as a joke.
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