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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
3
Final article in a series by Riverdale Police Chief Frank Mraz outlines home, auto and personal security tips. He urges changing old keys, using modern locks, securing doors and windows, and keeping valuables catalogued. Public safety habits and cautious shopping behavior are stressed.
The Riverdale Yanks beat the Hammond Merchants 9 1 and the Morgan Park Indians 9 3 to extend a four game win streak. Clarence Hammermeister and Ken Heatley starred on the mound with strong pitching and timely hitting led by Eddie Stump’s eighth inning homer. Next Sunday they host the Roseland Orioles at Riverdale Park.
Whiting Corporation launches the second half of the Industrial league playoffs on Friday July 8 at Dolton Park Number 2 diamond. Indiana Harbor Belt railroad league opened at Dolton Park last Wednesday with Blue Island yard edging Gibson shops in a tight game.
Riverdale Park joined Burnham Calumet City Lansing and Dalton for the first summer field day at Burnham park. Riverdale teams earned fifteen ribbons with Dorothy Grassmick winning three including first in the 50 yard dash and second in softball throw and girls relay. John Diehl led boys with three ribbons including first in high jump and teamed with Vince Neander for a third in horseshoes. Next field day set for Calumet Memorial park on July 18.
Bank in Dolton Illinois reports assets of 686 270.39 with loans 153 094.20 and total deposits 616 887.51. Capital includes 50 000 in common stock and 69 382.88 in total capital. Notary and cashier certify the accuracy on July 6 1938 in Cook County Illinois.
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