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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
5
Large attendance at the Roseland Legions post meeting July 24. Officers to be nominated August 14 for 1935 year. July 29 annual picnic at Vollbrecht's farm east of South Holland with post members and families. events include a drum and bugle corps baseball game, races, games, and a waltz contest.
The Chicago Heights Star notes a philosophy urging appreciation of small joys as life’s big moments may be scarce. The piece pokes fun at local chatter while emphasizing simple contentment.
Filming progresses in Chicago's South End with plans to include Riverdale and Dalton districts. The Gouwens family reunion was captured for the community pictorial record, as J. W. Worth explains the film's construction and its value. A Lakes to the Gulf Waterway segment directed by Worth was shown during his address.
The Vagabond Girls were defeated Sunday by Hart Motor Co 4 to 0 as two runs came on a misplayed ball in the fourth inning and a final homer in the fifth. The Vagabonds beat Blue Island 5 to 2 on Monday and plan future games at Arrowfield Riv erdale park and other local sites.
The Sportsmen defeated the Dolton Park Clowns 3 to 0 at Dolton Park. Craig pitched well allowing six hits with Han Michalski catching. Chicago Heights scored two early runs and added a third on a third inning homer as the Clowns missed scoring chances with thirteen hits. Garfield A C visits next Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
The Mohawks defeated the Chesterfield Verhovays 8 to 5 at Tuley Park to hand them their first defeat of the second round. After leading 3-0, Chesterfield took a 5-3 lead in the fourth and fifth innings before the Mohawks rallied in the eighth. Rust walked and Simnick singled to load the bases, Lieb misplayed a ball, Franzen and Schlinger each drove in runs, and Kasha added another to push the Mohawks ahead. Hinze and Struven pitched well for Mohawks. Next Sunday the Mohawks face the White Eagles at Riverdale Park.
Frank Pritchard of Buffalo finished second in the Hearst 15 mile marathon last Sunday and visited Chicago relatives at the Long and Wilde homes. He received $1500 cash for his achievement and plans to return next year aiming for first place while a party was held in his honor.
Trustee Maurer reported insurance company payments totaling 14.58 and the June state gas tax share of 496.08. The highway department said stop signs will be added at Main and Chicago and Main and Grover avenues, but 138th Street and Indiana Avenue fall outside state jurisdiction. Fines totaling 20 were filed by Police Magistrate Brookfelt. The county clerk noted coming elections. A revised village code book can be prepared for 400 by Harold Summerfield’s firm. Delinquent vehicle and general taxes due by August 1 before further action.
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