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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1923
Page
1
Superintendent Bright of the Dalton schools introduces a series on school work arguing for modern educational science. He questions Latin, silent reading, spelling word lists, handwriting, and the need to tailor curricula to student needs while sharing how his district is addressing these problems.
The 1928 cooking and sewing classes have begun work and the Saw and Hammer Club boys have made some nice looking pieces of furniture. We were favored by a visit from county life director Mr A E Paul. The school is improving inside and plans for a large playground are discussed. Upper grade pupils play soccer and volleyball on Greenfield grounds. The Achievement club held its first meeting of the year in the school auditorium. Reports from the Canning and Garden clubs were read. The school nurse examined pupils and advised parents to seek medical care when needed.
Helen Stanczik notes few girls attended last Monday forcing postponement of officer elections to next Monday. Fundraising for troop treasury to be discussed with two proposed methods. Points are awarded for attendance in uniform inspection good turn duty and patrol uniform. Meetings run 8 p m to 9 p m.
The evening classes at Fenger High School reopened Monday September 17 offering English for foreign born students elementary grade studies cooking millinery and sewing stenography typewriting and bookkeeping among others with plans for additional subjects if enrollment permits.
Off for college are juniors Weidner Arthur Waterman Carl Thomsen Fred Ehlert and Alfred Vandenberg who have left for Illinois State University. Vernon Day a senior returns from Saskatoon Canada to resume studies around October 1. Frederick Schmidt and Catherine Weidner study Northwestern University Edna Wahrhoff attends college in California Arline Dickelman begins second year at Oberlin Helen Schmidt Martia Pohlers attend State Normal at Auburn Park. Call Dalton 8 for more names.
Sport a 12 year old collie owned by Mr Baratta of Riverdale risked crossing a B and O freight train at the 137th street crossing. He crawled under the moving train but the tail was torn off under the wheels. The dog was taken to a Hammond veterinary where the wound was repaired. Sport plans to say thanks with his eyes now.
Arthur Harrs and sister Elizabeth travel by auto to Pittsburg Pennsylvania to visit Frances (Mrs Homer DeWalt). Henry Redman recovers from appendicitis at Blue Island hospital. Miss Ethel Hankey and Miss Anna eGrain vacationing with relatives in Minnesota. Peter Six mourns the loss of son Robert aged 11 months. services held September 17. interment Oakland cemetery. Forward Propper to Miami Arizona to work as electrician. Schneider couple Riverdale welcome a girl born September 20. Carl Strichweh rushes to Kenesaw Nebraska for ill father. Two cars wreck on 147th street near Calumet river bridge. no injuries. Twin Cities beat White Stars 9 to 7. upcoming game versus Cormack Tigers scheduled for September 23 with two new players in lineup. game at 3:00 PM.
Mr and Mrs RB Stotzer left Wednesday for Brooklyn NY to visit relatives for several weeks. Five months earlier Mr Stotzer suffered a paralytic stroke and was near death. The editor noted his recovery and credited his step son and daughter Stotzer Stotzer chiropractors with helping restore his health.
Mrs Amelia Mast wife of Henry Mast of 18809 Calumet avenue died Sunday September 16 after a long illness. Born July 4 1877 in Stepnaya Russia she came to America in 1900. Survived by husband two children George and Lydia Mast two brothers and two sisters. Member of St Pauls Lutheran Church buried from that church Wednesday September 19 Rev H Wind officiating interment Oakland Cemetery.
A group of local business and professional men urged the Chicago Board of Local Improvements to pave Michigan Avenue Indiana Avenue and Leyden Avenue. President Sloan said work would start next year after surveys and approvals. Leyden Avenue is promised scarifying and improved condition this fall as alderman Govier returns.
Fred Eckhardt fireman and Leonard F. Haldall switch man died from injuries after a freight train struck by two viaducts near Blue Island. Eckhardt, of River Grove, rushed to aid Haldall at Franklin Park and School street, both knocked off the car as the train lurched. Engineer Andrew Shannon stopped the train and Dr. Kollar treated the injured. the men were unconscious and died days later.
Immanuel church Sewing Circle hosts a Banco Party at Dillner's pavilion on Friday September 28. A School Community Fair runs in Harvey from Monday September 24 to Saturday September 29 with music and activities for all ages. Ladies' Aid groups host meetings and social events at local venues including Y M C A and church basements. Pinta Council continues Fall Festival at 137th Street and Wabash Avenue with open air dancing on September 22 and 23. Senior Bible class holds a dance party at St Paul's on September 29. Everyone invited.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our husband and father Rev Dorjahn Mystic Star Lodge Masons Royal League Meat Cutters Union and Pullman employees Peter Hank and Family
Dolton Village Board invites sealed bids for village tapper due by 8:00 p.m. October 1, 1928. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. WM. G. Dolton, Village Clerk.
Acme Petroleum appoints Robert Haney as manager of the new filling station at 138th and Halsted streets West Highlawn. He offers high grade gasoline oils free air water and crankcase service to friends and acquaintances.
Notice warns of grain losses from pigeons on Indi ana avenue north of 133rd street and states intent to shoot. Includes lost airedale pup in Dalton for reward via J Meeck 122 Lincoln avenue Dolton. plus two classified ads for a cow and a work horse with Dolton contact numbers.
The Cozy Corner bowling alleys at 184th and Indiana Avenue Riverdale are now open for lease by lodges or factories any day except Saturday and Sunday.
The persons who removed a lantern and fire axe from Hose House No 1 are ordered to return the items immediately or face legal action by Riverdale Hose Co No 1.
Andrew L. Wilkinson of Chicago and Selma Oemick of Riverdale were married Saturday at the bride’s parents home 251 East 136th street with Rev. H. Wind officiating. They will reside at 408 East 88th Street Chicago.
A group gathered at the Niemeyer home last Wednesday evening bearing packages to honor Miss Marie Ulander, soon to wed Mr Nelson of Englewood. The affair was a surprise shower organized by Viola Ulander and others for the bride to be.
Carl Maurer commander of Pat Gall Post and Fred Belz attended the State Convention of the American Legion at Danville on September 17. Many Chicago area posts traveled by auto and were given right of way both to and from the venue. Motorcycle police kept a clear course for Legion members on their machines.
For sale a 1921 touring car in near perfect mechanical condition. Includes new fenders and top, shock absorbers, starter, wheel lock, and tires in nearly new condition. Asking 150 dollars. Call Saturday or Sunday to T J Wirtz at 13733 Wabash Avenue Riverdale 0876.
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