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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
5
The Franklin Parent Teacher Association held a June 2 picnic at Dalton Park. Teachers, parents, and children enjoyed games and a lively baseball game, with all having a good time and reluctance to end the event.
The carnival closed quietly after wind and rain but was a big success. J F Hanihan Riverdale won the rathe. National Commander urges unity at a difficult crossroad with prosperity or chaos, stressing duty to disabled veterans and the Legion’s service to all. The group thanks Carl Dieck John J Connors and Albert C Wesse for Memorial day assistance. Veterans need local endorsement to obtain forest jobs, with regional offices guiding applications. Commander Carl Maurer available for more information.
The Lincoln school Parent Teacher Association held its monthly meeting on a warm June day to honor outgoing president Mrs. John Wernicke and welcome Mrs. Milton Younker and new officers. Reverend Bassler spoke on Child Welfare, a community chorus performed, and gifts and the treasurer’s report highlighted a year of activity. Ice cream and cake closed the gathering in the domestic science room.
Harry Straven pitched well and the Mohawks accumulated 15 hits to beat Placerdale Boosters 7 to 2. Vern Rust drove in four Mohawks runs, with key hits by Dengler Simnick and Lieb. Arrows loom tonight at Riverdale Park. Corsairs visit Sunday.
The Juniors hold a meeting Saturday June 10 at 2 30 p.m. The Auxiliary meets Wednesday June 14 at 2 p.m. This is the last afternoon session until September and all members are urged to attend. A pinochle and banco party is set for June 14 at 8 p.m. Admission 25 cents. The $5 gold piece was won by Jim F Hanihan No 47 in book 3 sold by Herman Wiebke. The Auxiliary thanks all who helped carnival and those who sold chances on the gold piece.
Two hundred twelve men of the reforestation army under Capt B F Carey of the Sixth Army Corps camp in Starved Rock state park on the Illinois river west of Ottawa. They work under landscape architect David Abbott to thin trees remove dead timber and clear underbrush. New trails and rustic shelters will be built and the unit plans to stay through the summer.
The Ox Head Brewers of Harvey won 10 to 6 over the Ivanhoe Cardinals after a strong early lead, Klein homered among 16 hits. Ivanhoe briefly led 0-? before Harvey’s long hitters pushed ahead. A large crowd enjoyed perfect weather and the game’s action.
The Arrows defeated the Riverdale Senators 8 to 1 as newcomer pitcher Clarence Lofty Hammermeister dazzled on the mound. The Arrows tallied eleven hits off Sharkey, with six in the fourth inning, then split the weekend with a 10 to 1 loss at Bethlehem on Sunday.
The Harmonies beat Verhovay Jrs 6 to 5 to extend their winning streak to five and move into a tie for second place. Schmidt and Mattingre led with strong batting while Verhovay rallied with three ninth inning runs before a double play ended the threat. Next game is June 10 at West Pullman Park against the Shermans. The team thanks local merchants for Bunco party support.
The Vagabond Girls edged North Warvey 6 to 5 last Monday evening, winning in the ninth inning to improve to three wins and no losses. A 6:15 game at Arrows field is set for Monday with a return at North Harvey on Tuesday. The Pointer crew departs at 6:30.
Dolton Park Tennis Club hosted a weekend meet with Grand Crossing on June 3 and 4. Singles and doubles results span men and women events with multiple decisive scores while plans for summer tournaments and emblem sales are announced.
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