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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

3

Riverdale Park District Cash Report 1930 31 Totals

Public funds on hand at year start and receipts expenditures listed by source. Treasurer Edward J Schulte sworn to certify accuracy with notary George W Obeldobel confirming statements of deposits, payments, and balances for Riverdale Park District Cook County Illinois.

Riverdale Park District Edward J. Schulte Cook Iinois A. D George W. Obeldobel Avlctotm Laur First Trust & Savings Bank Riverdale Ideal Power Lawn Mower Co Riverdale Transfer Co Kinney-Hood Prog. Co Pub Treas Anthony F. Basile Typecraft Press Wm. Lotz Carl Dieck Fed Be Sa Bae BE. Reich Public Service Co Light Highlawn Hastings Manu Sellin Conrad Kern Lawn Seed A Public Service Co Light Continental I Bank & Trust Co Dreesen Renee Garl Sellin Ceee C. Zesch & Son John C. Zornow Ideal Power Mower Co Illinois Municipal League Wm. Rampke Police Service Robert VanDuser Nursery 'S Co Tree & Schrub Walter Stroh First Trust & Savings Bank John Hanky P . Flick P. Flick Tisha Ste Dana i Pes Sob Continental Ill. Bank & Trust Co HY. Dreesen J. Schulte Sec’y. and Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co H. Dreesen Dalton Concrete Prod Mts. Co the Pointer Wm. Man Walter Sheet Metal Works Carl Sellin Jack VanderLee Continental Ill Bank & Trust Co Cook Co Spc Alex Bitters Illinois Assn Paul Middleborn Wm. Martin Charles Sellin Peter Ripley Co Bid Kile Hacsataan Cpu Sae Obeldobel & Sons Geo Dengler Obeldobel & Son Paul Middlebern First Trust & Law Bank Riv Spec Assm T, Paw St. Della Deam R. Baumgartner Oliver Johnson W. Wiebke P. P. Flick Elas Denis Bettenhouse Evelyn Mills Ruth Martin Seeer Eee J. H. Matevia Calumet Township Thornton Township Cook County QO. Johnson Wee D. Deam V. Wiebke Ac C. Sellin Diawancan Aliane

Mohawks Seek Fast Start Against Placerdale Cardinals

The Mohawks, in second place with a six two record, host the Placerdale Cardinals at Riverdale Park on Sunday July 26 at 1 15 aiming to halve gaps toward the West Pullman Park League title. Last week rain postponed the Mohawks 9 0 lead over Korzenecki A C. Battery: Struven Leib for Mohawks Hyda Kral for Cardinals.

Mohawks Placerdale Cardinals Cardinals Cardinal Riverdale Park Korzenecki A. C Struven Leib Hyda Kral

Hearts Rained Out by R J L

Inclement weather kept the Hearts idle after traveling to Calumet City to face local stars. The rain soaked field was unplayable so the Hearts rested another day. If weather allows, they will play next Sunday at 95th and State against a fast colored team, with fans gathering at 2 p.m.

Hearts Calumet City 95Th State

Arrows Take No 8 In Conference Clash At Riverdale

The Arrows, champions of the league, defeated Hope 22 to 2 to move to 8-0 this season. Curtis scattered three hits with four hits himself including a homer and triple. Bremer and Kreutzberg also delivered four hits each as every Arrows batter collected at least one. They face Faith Club at Riverdale Park next Sunday seeking a top berth by sweeping Golgatah.

Arrows Riverdale Hope Curtis Bremer Dick Kreutzberg Faith Club Rvierdale Park Golgatah

Team Stays Tied for Second As Schedule Rides On

The squad remains tied for second place with Holy Cross as the rest of their schedule unfolds. No clinching details are provided and the outcome hinges on upcoming games.

Holy Cross

Riverdale Merchants Fall to Chicago Heights Arrows 5 4

Riverdale Merchants travel to Chicago Heights and lose 5 to 4 in a crowded game marred by rowdy Heights fans. The Merchants showed strong batting with 11 hits and solid pitching by Steve Rath, while the Arrows held on for the win. Next Sunday July 26 they host Phoenix All Stars, a fast south side club expected to draw a large crowd.

Riverdale Merchants Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Arrows Heights Steve Rath Roneno Fis Phoenix All Stars

Riverdale Senators Rally For Strong Season Start

The Riverdale Senators posted 18 wins against 6 losses under manager Bob Hinsey. They beat Harvey American Legion 5 to 2 on Saturday behind Shanky’s four hits allowed and ten Senators hits. They then lost 7 to 1 to Renadeen A C at Russell Park, before defeating Indiana Harbor Railroad 3 to 1 in a darkness halted playoff. Wally Sellin started well, then Lonny Michalski finished the win as Shankey impressed on mound. Fans urged to attend the next doubleheader.

Senator A. C Riverdale Senators Bob Hinsey Senators Harvey Harvey Amerean Legion Renadeen A. C Russell Park Indiana Harbor Railroad Wally Sellin Herb Ludwig Lonny Michalski Shankey

Steel Man Dies While Saving Niece At Erie Lake

Marty J. Marks of Detroit, 35, president of Federal Steel Company, drowned in Lake Erie while trying to rescue two girls in a rowboat. Phyllis Klingen Smith and Jackie Marks were involved. Jackie was rescued, Phyllis clung to Marks and both disappeared. The other girl survived and the family members were brought to shore.

Erie Lake Eire Marty J. Marks Federal Steel Company of Detroit Marks Babbits Phyllis Klingensmith Jackie Phyllis

Grasshoppers Ravage South Dakota Crops Prompt Federal Aid Request

Gov Warren Green appeals to President Coover and Secretary Hyde for federal funds to aid grasshopper ravaged south central South Dakota including Rosebud country. The resolution cites crop destruction over 11 000 square miles and seeks food, livestock feed, and firefighting assistance to avert intensified suffering.

Pierre Southcentral South Dakota Coover Hyde Warren Green Rosebud

Grandson Confesses Fatal Stabbing of Grandmother

Stryker resident Morey Baron of Olio Theodore Taylor confessed to sheriff Carl Ragan that he killed his eighty five year old grandmother Mrs Abhie Douglas as an act of mercy.

Bloom Silk Plant Closes in Putnam Connecticut

The Edward Bloom Sik company shut its plant in Putnam Connecticut following a strike by about 500 workers demanding higher wages and shorter hours.

Bloom Silk Putnam, Conn Edward Bloom Sik Company

Illinois Observatories Number Eight Hundred Thirty Eight

A historical note counts 838 United States government weather observatories located in Illinois. The list underscores extensive meteorological infrastructure within the state during the period.

Illinois

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State OF Jan Ec Jeb Malloy Coal Company J. W. Malloy Public Service Company of Northern Illinois A. E. Patton Public Service Company OF Northern Illinois
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