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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
5
All stars from Dolton Tigers and Riverdale Lions prepare for a high tension softball showdown at Dolton Park on Wednesday night June 15. Police tear gas guns will be on hand to quell any riot risk as coaches promise aggressive play and possible delays until darkness ends the game.
Dolton Park notes the Dolton Bearcats fell 10 to 3 on Friday June 3 to the Hazelcrest Blues. Earlier June 3 the Bearcats beat a Chicago team 18 to 8. They host Calumet City tonight at Dolton Park and schedule Riverdale on Friday June 10.
The 1938-39 officer election will be held this evening while Juniors join the program. Members M Ferguson Ann Boch Frankie Albrecht Edith Rudolph Amy Schlieman Naomi Matthiessen Emily Ripley Hazel Deichen attended the 8th District meeting in Lemont. A memorial service was conducted by Mrs Wheeler from Harvey, a Gold Star mother. Fidac featured foreign country films.
The Riverdale Tennis Club opens its season with a meeting this Friday at 8 p.m. in the Riverdale Park fieldhouse. A district tournament on June 18 will rank players in Class B up to 17 and Class A 18 and up, with a summer challenge board for ongoing matches. Registration is June 8 from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at the fieldhouse.
Riverdale Park boys edge Dalton Zephyrs 7 8 for third victory in the Recreation league. Men’s team tied 4 4 with Green Bay Roosters when called in the ninth. Upcoming games at Burnham Park include Calumet City and Houston Fliers.
Dolton Flashes beat Mokena 26 to 18 on their opponent's home field to extend the streak to seven straight. Wallie Anderson pitched all nine innings for Dolton as Mokena used three hurlers. Dolton plans a Sunday return to Dalton Park to host a new foe.
The American Legion announces a regular meeting on Tuesday June 14 at 8 pm and a Drill Corps gathering the following Thursday. A carnival runs July 25 to July 31. Comrade E Wulff can receive visitors at St Luke’s Hospital. District dances draw a good crowd and next district meeting is June 23 at Lemont. Officers will be nominated at the regular meeting. Pinochle season ends June 4 with thanks from Comrade Matty. Cash drawing winners are listed, including Mrs E Wilcoxen and others.
Three Links Doldale Lodge No 113 joins Rebekah Lodge for a Memorial Service Sunday June 12 at Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church of Dalton. All members urged to attend and bring friends. Service at 7 30 p m. Also plan the Annual Homes Pilgrimage and picnic Sunday June 19 at the Old Folk's Home in Maroon NI. Meet the Grand Sire and learn about the order's service at the Old Folk's Home.
Viola Miller died suddenly on June 12, 1933. The family notes she lies in peaceful sleep and promises to always keep her memory alive as a loving mother sister and brother.
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