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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
5
For sale listing lists Leghorn Bullets at 544 Engle Street Dalton Michigan likely in St Pauls Major Bowling League. No dates or organizer details available.
Mrs. F. C. Norton reports the Junior College production Nathan Hale drew a large audience at Thornton Township High School. PTA business included a candy sale set for Wednesday morning in the high school cafeteria. The next PTA meeting is Monday December 19 at 8 PM with child welfare magazines for sale. An executive committee meeting is slated for Friday December 9 at 3 PM in Superintendent McVey’s office.
The Lincoln P T A publicity chair announces the next regular meeting on Tuesday December 6 1932 at three o clock in Lincoln school. A teachers program is planned with a toy orchestra providing entertaining music and a cordial welcome to new members.
The Franklin Parent-Teacher Association sponsored the film Divorce in the Family last Tuesday and Wednesday, with proceeds funding a Franklin school Christmas party. An upcoming meeting on December 8 at 7:30 pm at Franklin school features Mrs. Chester Green, state Better Films chair, plus a playlet and refreshments. meetings start 30 minutes earlier.
The Washington P T A invites attendance to a dance at the Washington school gymnasium on December 9. Music will be provided, punch and sandwiches will be sold, tables for card play will be available, and admission is only 10 cents.
The Etco players of Englewood stage Spooks a three act mystery at Dalton theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday December 6 and 7. Sponsored by the Lowvale Pleasure Club, the troupe has produced yearly plays for Englewood Temple Chapter Order of Builders for a decade. Tickets cost 25 cents and are sold by Dolton or Riverdale Builders. seats can be reserved at the Dolton drug store after December 2.
In a rough contest at Arora's field last Sunday the Harvey Trojans defeated the Mohawks 7 to 0. A blocked punt set up the Trojan touchdown in the third quarter and the teams produced heavy hitting with little ground gain. Next Sunday the Mohawks host the Dalton Shamrocks at Arrows field at 2 50 p.m.
The Dolton Shamrocks wereset to play Tinley Park Robins but the game was canceled at the last moment. This Sunday they face the Mohawks at Mohawks field with new players boosting the lineup and a tight, close contest expected.
The Dolton Speed Boys schedule a Sunday afternoon game at Dolton Park against the Morgan Park Wolverines with a 3 PM kickoff. The piece notes the team’s lighter color and full fitness and invites a challenge from the Shamrocks, asking them to confirm a date soon.
The Panthers plan a Sunday game on December 4 to face Trorton Tank Jr. from the South End Chamber of Commerce league. They seek stronger competition and outside victories after solid league play.
The Acme Steel basketball team opens its season this Sunday against a fast northern side the Utes A C. A curtain raiser features the Chicago Heights Coeds versus the Orange Crushes. Gate prices are adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.
Annual lodge meeting and officer election to be followed by refreshments. December features a reception and fish supper honoring Walter Nowak Grand Conductor of the Grand Lodge of Illinois with many officers present and entertainment. Also a benefit show at Dalton theater December 18 and 14 Doctor X tickets adults 30 cents children 10 cents proceeds to Mattoon Old Folks home. Handy men and women sought via Doldale Employment Service Committee Riverdale 51 or Dalton 650 and 981 no cost to applicants or employer wages set by employer.
The Fourth district will meet at Palos Park Club on December 6 at p.m. There is a host post Island Park. Applications for Purple Heart and beneficiary changes are available from Ray Baumgartner. Dues for 1988 are due to Comrade Trimble or Thul. A major event at Princess Theatre December 9 features National Commander Louis A Johnson and a stage program by Loop Theatre stars.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its November 2 meeting with robust attendance. Thirteen new members were initiated. Fourth District Director Myrtle Weber and most past presidents attended. Past presidents received gifts, and members were thanked for support in the membership drive. A junior auxiliary banco party is planned for December 10 at 2 p.m. with a brief meeting at 1 p.m.
The Pinta Council Riverdale has supported Chicago Chapter Christmas Cheer Fund for 13 years, funds aid Chicago orphanages regardless of creed. Financial Secretary J J Berschinski accepts donations. Tonight boxing semifinals at Chicago Stadium attract 15 000 entrants, with 32 left to compete for 16 spots. The C C O O center at Wabash and Congress offers gym facilities and bowling lanes under Packey McParland and Jimmy Archer. Dexter the detective seeks Second Story Peggy and asks readers to watch for updates and attend the December 15 meeting.
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