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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1934

Page

7

Legion and post events mark August meetings and anniversary

Members extend sympathy to Comrade Henry F. Albrecht for his mother's death. Upcoming events include the 1935 officer nominations on Tuesday August 14 at 8:30 p.m. at Post headquarters Calumet City activities August 10 12 and 23 plus a radio talk on August 13.

Paul Gall Post Henry F. Albrecht Fourth District Paul Schmidt Post Post Fatt Wo Randstraat Calumet Ccty No. 330 American Legion Calumet City Legion Milt Campbell Cincinnati Miss Puschner WLW NBC National Fred Hess

Dalton Park Tennis Club Ladies win most matches at Palmer Park

The Dalton Park Tennis Club faced Palmer Park at Palmer Park courts on August 4. The ladies division won three of five matches while the men lost all. G Mack defeated C O'Brien 6-1 6-2. Rudloff defeated N Wilson 7-5 6-8 6-3. Fadke defeated Vettrick 6-0 6-1. O'Brien and Fadke defeated Mack and Urban 8-6 3-6 6-0. Filsinga and Vettrick defeated Rudloff and Keller 6-2 6-8.

Dalton Park Palmer Park Palmer Park Courts G. Mack C. O’brien Rudloff N. Wilson Fadke Vettrick O’brien Mack Urban Filsinga Keller

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Schedule And Meeting

The Knights of Columbus announce a regular meeting on Thursday August 16 and a fish fry on Thursday September 6 at Riverdale village hall. Tickets cost 25 cents and include fish beer bread and potato salad with music. open to all residents.

Riverdale

Harvey Elks Picnic Draws Big Crowd at Maple Farms

J A Thiel chairs the annual Harvey Elks stag picnic set for Sunday August 12 at Maple Farms Country Club. Exalted Ruler D F McDonald invites Elks from the region and Cook County officials to attend. The program includes two baseball games and events on grounds at 147th Street one mile west of Cicero Avenue. Over 50 Elks from Dalton and Riverdale are expected to attend.

J. A. Thiel Elks 147Th Street Cicero Avenue Dalton Riverdale Bill

Royal Neighbors Picnic At Dalton Park

The Mary EH Tuesdale Camp No 142 of Royal Neighbors held its annual picnic at Dalton Park. Attendees brought well filled baskets while juveniles played games and adults enjoyed Swedish bingo. Prizes went to Bertha Rentner Christine Wells Lulu Berger and Alvina Volling.

Mary EH Tuesdale Dalton Park Bertha Rentner Christine Wells Lulu Berger Alvina Volling

Riverdale Chums Beach Party At 79th Street

Riverdale Chums Club hosted a beach party at 79th Street beach last Sunday. Attendees included Emma Bell and many others, with reports some members away on vacation. Phyllis Coles recently returned home after poisoning in her left side.

Riverdale Chums Club 79Th Street Beach Emma Bell Ray Robertson Lollie Miller Edward Stern Rita Miller Willie Mohr Thelma Gohs Bill Stern Phyllis Coles Parick Valerio Betty Coles Edward Clark Edith Wesse Howard Daniels Pauline Stieben Pickles Herman Phyllis Cols Riverdale

Grocers Pay Biggest Share of May Retail Tax

K L Ames Jr director of finance reports grocers paid the largest share of the May Retailers' Occupation tax. Grocers contributed 395,098 of the 2,907,352 total state collections, with 65 other retail classes paying the remainder. Riverdale residents share a jab about a bad quarter from a grocer.

K. L. Ames, Jr Lst

Arrows Beat St Martins 13 8 in Wide Victory

Marcus starred with seven hits and 12 strikeouts as the Arrows defeated St Martins 13 to 8. The win keeps Arrows one game ahead with two games left and points toward cup playoffs in Chicago parks. Sunday's game against Peace at the local diamond is a key thriller.

Arrows St. Martini St. Martins Marcus Chicago Peace

Mohawks Crush Verhovays In 8 1 Win

Herb Hinze masters the mound as the Mohawks win 8 to 1 over the Verhovays. A protested play forces a replay from the second inning while Vern Rust shines in the field and with three hits. The Mohawks face the Assumptions next at Riverdale Park with Harry Straven pitching.

Mohawks Verhovays League Rudy Dave Kasha Johnny Budd Struven Mohawks Assumption Riverdale Park Hans Mohawk Assumption Herb Hinze Vern Rust Herb Emil Slinger Jon Turk” Simnick Bud Lieb Jim Fragnen Alex Schmall Red Struss Flahive Harry Straven

Clowns Defeat Thornton in 21 to 1 Exhibition

The Clowns routed Thornton 21 to 1 in a Sunday game at Dalton Park. Pitching was shared by Craig Albrecht and a newcomer, with Thornton collecting only two hits. Lowell plans a follow up game Sunday against Clifton Park and later faces Riverdale Mohawks as league seasons wind down.

Clowns Thornton Craig Albrecht Lowell Indiana Dalton Park Riverdale Mohawks

Vagabond Girls Play Week Schedule and Results

The Vagabond girls beat Golden Eagles 5 to 4 and Phoenix 22 to 2, then tied Mt Greenwood 5 to 5 after delays. A regame is set for August 20 at Arrow Field. Upcoming home and away games span August 11 to August 18 at Arrow Field Riverdale Park and other sites.

Vagabond Girls Golden Eagles Phoenix Mt. Greenwood Arrow Field Vagabonds American Forge Co Desplaines

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