Legion Emphasizes Civilian Status and World War II Veteran Benefits
The American Legion reiterates its civilian status and urges World War II veterans to join promptly to receive a simplified booklet on state and federal veterans benefits. The notice notes membership dues, a July 1 card mailing, July 10 mailing list deadline for August issue, and a 32 page booklet. It also lists Memorial Day thanks and upcoming Legion activities.
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World War Vetera
Aicsican Legion Auvuilly
American Legion
American Legon
The
Legion Monthly
Legion Post
Riverdale Fire Department
Carl Dieck Ice and Coal Company
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Company
Albert C. Wesse
Walter J. Kemnitz
Regular meeting and memorial services announced
Three Link Notes by L Edw Brookfelt list regular meeting tonight at Doldale and memorial services Sunday June 12 at M E church Dalton at 2 30 p m Rev E Thompson to open and Rev A A McCracken of Chicago to deliver the address. Choir members Naomi West and Gale White to perform. Coldale Rebekah Lodge to take part. Installation set for Friday July 1 and officers elected passed at last Friday night.
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L. Edw. Brookfelt
Doldale
M. E. Church
Dalton
E. Thompson
A. A. McCracken
Chicago
Naomi West
Gale White
Coldale Rebekah Lodge
Lodge
Wm. Brown
Noble Grand
Fred Rech
Otto Wagner
Riverdale
United Brothers Lodge
Lawrence
Mass
Frank Wulff
Coldale
Woodman
Colorado
Dolton Merchants Fall to Arrows in Rain-Shortened Game
Dolton Merchants edged by Arrows 5 to 4 after five Merchants errors. Ninth inning rally tied game before two walks and a costly error gave Arrows the winning run.
Mohawks Triumph in 11th Inning Over Fernwood Ramblers
The Mohawks beat Fernwood 4 to 3 in 11 innings at Riverdale Park after a rain delay moved the game from Fernwood to Riverdale. Frank Turk Simnick hit a homer for the Mohawks, Struven and Heekstra pitched well, and Kasha scored the decisive run on a third base miscue followed by Flahive’s clutch RBI single. Next Sunday the Mohawks face Calumet Park Boosters at Calumet Park with a 1 p.m. start.
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Mohawks
Fernwood Ramblers
Riverdale Park
Fernwood Park
Ramblers
Riverdale
Fernwood
Frank “Turk” Simnick
Struven
Heekstra
Kasha
Flahive
Calumet Park
Arrows Edge Dolton Merchants In Close 5-4 Victory
In a tightly contested game at Dalton Park the Arrows defeated the Dolton Merchants 5 to 4 behind Chuck Marcus’s strong pitching. The Merchants built early two runs on three hits in the first inning, but the Arrows answered with two in the fourth and tied again in the seventh. Reich and Kreutzberg sparked the Arrows with key hits, and Art Kreutzberg and Reich each had two hits. Next Sunday the Arrows are scheduled to play.
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Arrow
Grand Crossing
Weatherman
Propper
Arrows Field
Dolton Merchants
Dalton Park
Chuck Marcus
Arrows
Merchants
Chuck
Linger
Bruhn
Needles
Bill Geringer
Reich
Tick Kreutzberg
Spaet
Art Kreutzberg
Arrows to Host Bethlehem in 3 PM Baseball Clash
The Arrows play Bethlehem on their home grounds with Bethlehem recently acquiring McKirby, a former Bowen High School pitcher who won the city championship finals. Dave Miller will start on the mound for the Arrows. The game begins at 3 00 p.m.
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Bethlehem
McKirby
Bowen High School
Dave Miller
The
Arrows
Riverdale Merchants Split Two In Weekend Games
Riverdale Merchants edged the Arrows 2 to 1 last Friday as Chris Schultz held the Arrows to one hit. David Miller pitched well for the Merchants, with the winning run scoring in the last inning with two out. On Sunday they fell 7 to 6 in ten innings to the Chicago Senators, Johnny Albrecht striking out 16 in a 10 inning duel but six costly errors by Riverdale led to runs.
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Dolton Merchants
Chicago Roamers
Ed Messerschmidt
Arrows
Merchants
Dth Ward
Calumet City
Riverdale
Dalton
Shamrocks
Chris Schultz
David Miller
Chicago Senators
Johnny Albrecht
Ivanhoe Flashes Sweep Doubleheader Wins and Schedule
The Ivanhoe Flashes defeated the Dalton Clovers 14 to 0 in game one and beat the Riverdale Senators 19 to 1 in game two. Jim Martin broke his left arm at Harvey High but is hoped to recover soon. A Sunday doubleheader is set for June 12 at Ivanhoe Park with the I. H. By railroad team at 1 PM and Chicago Heights at 3 PM.
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Ivanhoe Flashes
Dalton Clovers
Riverdale Senators
Ivanhoe
Jim Martin
Harvey High School
Flashes
Ivanhoe Park
I. H
Chicago Heights
Word's Changed Meaning
The article traces how the word nil reaches English through Germanic roots from Sanskrit and Greek. It notes nagel in German, unguis in Latin, and onyx in Greek, with onyx once meaning a claw or fingernail before becoming a polished gem.
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Nagel
Germany
Unguis
Onyx
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