Pinochle Contest Winners and Veterans Meeting Notes
Winners in the pinochle contest were L. Janescheski first V. Wiebke second Gus Baumgartner third and H. Belz fourth Comrade Belz held a 1500 trump hand At the regular meeting visitors included Vice-Commander F J Princeville and Adjutant A H Hilger Talks were given and a short business meeting planned Starting May 8 there will be a brief business meeting followed by social time Drill corps prep for Memorial Day runs from April 25 with drill Sundays at 9:00 am and Wednesdays until Memorial Day Old jokes aside veterans claims under a new act will be automatically reviewed with changes tied to March 20 1988 figures and dependent on service time and earlier disability status
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J. G
L. Janescheski
V. Wiebke
Gus Baumgartner
H. Belz
F. J. Princeville
A. H. Hilger
O’donnell-Eddy Post
Senate
House
American Legion
Plunkett Auxiliary Dinner Set For May Day
The American Legion Auxiliary invites a large turnout for a Plunkett dinner next Tuesday May 1 at 1 00 PM Tickets are available from any member chairwoman Mrs Christina Mac Donald The Junior Auxiliary Banco is held Saturday April 28 at 2 00 PM in the Legion room Juniors should bring mothers and friends attendance is 10 cents All welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett
Christina MacDonald
Banco
Legion Room
Nelson
Roland
Papa Nelson
Poppy Drive Seeks Volunteers for Hospital Appeal
Mrs. McDonald chairs the drive urging all to sell poppies in aid of veterans in hospitals. The message asks anyone to help and fulfill a wartime duty.
National Parks Stamps Face Approval and 300th Connecticut Stamp
Stamp news notes pending approval for a National Parks series featuring Yellowstone Yosemite and Smoky Mountain scenes. Postmaster General Farley seeks collectors opinions while a Connecticut 300th anniversary commemorative stamp awaits design approval. La Fayette stamp likely not issued this year. other Revolutionary figures have been honored.
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National Parks
Farley
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Smoky Mountain
Connecticut
Colony of
la Fayette
van Steuben
Pulaski
Rochambeau
de Grasse
Kosciuszko
Knights of Columbus to gather for 100 percent communion
Pinta Council members are asked to attend 7:30 a m Sunday April 29 at St Marys Church Riverdale to receive communion in a body. Meet in the school hall beforehand. Next meeting May 3 will be a Roll Call. Anniversary Committee meets April 30 at D a i d Denhams home ieSeo Dearborn St Members urged to respond.
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Pinta Council
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Daid Denham
ieSeo Dearborn Si
Harvey Elks Lodge Two big nights near in Harvey Ill
The Harvey Lodge hosts two events in late April and early May. On April 28 the Father and Son banquet will feature Thorn Ton Township High School basketball champions and coach Craig Ruby of Illinois University. Bob Reitsch will present a film on the Illinois trail with historical notes. On May 2 Dalton Riverdale Night includes officer elections and a shared program with entertainment and lunch.
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Harvey Lodge
The
Elks
Thornton Township
Craig
Ruby
Illnois University
Bob” Reitsch
Illinois University Alumni
Dalton-Riverdale
Dolton Park Tennis Club Elects Officers and Plans Meetings
The Dolton Park Tennis Club held its first meeting of the season on April 5 at the Dolton Park field house. Officers elected are Henry Franke president Lois Lembeke secretary and Frank Kleinz treasurer. Regular meetings are set for the first and third Thursdays each month with more frequent gatherings possible during tournaments.
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Dolton Park
Henry Franke
Lois Lembeke
Frank Kleinz
CaroyIn O’brien
Bill Dorman
Dolton Club
Southend Tennis Association
South End Tennis Association
Franklin PTA Dance and Carnival at Lincoln School Gym
On May 5 the Franklin Parent Teacher Association hosts a dance and carnival in the Lincoln school gym. For non dancers there will be additional activities and a quilt exhibit with hobby booths. The event promises a general good time with Vibes atcc 8 select orchestra providing music.
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Lincoln School
Franklin Parent Teacher Association
Atcc
Washington PTA Holds Final Meeting and Installations
The Washington P T A will hold its last meeting of the year on May 3 focused on installing incoming officers. New officers include President Mrs. C Brown and Secretary Miss Helen Davenport. A summer round-up for pre schoolers is planned for late May with Mrs. Teas chairing. An April quilt and curio exhibit drew visitors from nearby towns and featured gowns and songs. Cookies and a free will offering supported the treasury.
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Washington Plt. A
Washington P. T. A
Henry
Franklin School
C. Brown
Skye
Helen Davenport
W. Sellin
Harrietta la Crosse
Bender
G. P. Lane
P. T. A. Treasury
Heirs By Errors at Dalton Theatre May 17
The three act comedy Heirs By Errors by Marie A. Thompson debuts May 17 at the Dalton Theatre, staged by the Theatre Arts Club. Clara Tucker disrupts the Johnsons with Aunt Clara meddling in Rogers and Louise, revealing the newlyweds fate only at showtime. Tickets are 25 cents adults 15 cents children.
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Jim Johnson
Marie A. Thompson
Dalton Theatre
Theatre Arts Club
Clara Tucker
Johnson’s
Clara
Jim
Rogers
Louise
Kate Johnson
Vivian Gilbert
Hugh Bergstrand
Lillian Matz
Louise Tucker
Murary Haskins
Rovers
Heitmann
Mollie
Bernis Thompson
J. Kleinz
Billy
Billy Propper
Mohawks Open Season Against Fox Head Brewers
The Riverdale Mohawks start their baseball season next Sunday April 29 at Riverdale Park at 3 00 p m against the Fox Head Brewers of Harvey.
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Riverdale Mohawks
Fox
Brewers
Harvey
Riverdale Park
Arrows Open 1934 Season at Grand Crossing Park
The Arrows travel to Grand Crossing Park to face St Paul of Grand Crossing next Sunday. Chuck Markus will start on the mound for the locals in a bid to handle his curves and fast balls. In a prior practice, the Arrows were beaten 66 to 8 by the Assumptions of West Pullman, with Art Kreutzberg troubled in the first inning and Marcus finishing the game with speed and breaking balls. Grand Crossing Park sits at 76th and Angieside Ave.
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Arrows
Grand Crossing Park
St. Paul
Grand Crossing
Chuck Markus
West Pullman
Art Kreutzberg
Chuck Marcus
76Th
Angieside Ave
Dolton Clowns Edge Phoenix In Tight Preseason Clash
Dolton Park Clowns beat Phoenix 10 to 9 in a windy pre-season game. Craig pitched for Dolton and Morry Schmidt Engerski and Charvat provided most of the offense with Morry slugging two long drives despite a knee hindrance.
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Sue
Dolton Park
Morry Schmidt
Joe Engerski
Frank Charvat
Morry
Clowns
Dalton Shamrocks
Chicago Boat and Sports Show Opens at Navy Pier
The 1934 Chicago National Boat and Sports Show runs May 6 to May 13 at Navy Pier from 1 p m to 1 p m daily. Robert Hubbard Erson and J C Lewis oversee 100 exhibits on motor boats fishing tackle camping gear and firearms with outboard races fly casting and shooting events for prizes funded by sponsors including the Arrowhead association of Mires and Michigan cooperation.
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Navy Pier
Grand Avenue
Chicago
Can Outdoor Life Association
National Outboard Associabies
Hubbard H. Erson
J. C. Lewis
T Arrowhead Association of
Mires
Mi Igan
Girl Scouts Plan Bakery and Candy Sale at Local Shop
Plans were made for a bake sale and candy sale to be held at Art's Meat Shop on Saturday April 28. Mrs Miller missed the meeting, posters were prepared, and Betty Jean Reppert contributed several fine posters which are praised.
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Art
Satur
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