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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1933

Page

5

Washington PTA annual meeting elects new officers and bid farewell

The Washington Parent Teacher Association held its annual meeting announcing the new president Mrs Bernard Bender and a fresh slate of officers led by Mrs Walter Young and Mrs Wallace Hazen. The group reviewed the year, discussed school rules, and promoted home school cooperation while planning the Century of Progress educational tour and a free pre school summer roundup at Lincoln school.

Washington Parent Teacher Association Mit Mao. W. Hazen B. Bender Bruce Smythe Hazen Bender Bernard Bender Walter Young Wallace Hazen Gilbert Lane Margaret Kerr Fuller T .H. Putnam Dalton Washington Roosevelt Judy Hanford Lincoln School Franklin Parent Teacher Association

Franklin P T A installs officers and honors members

Franklin P T A closes the year with installation of Marion Henry as president and officers including Bernice Koch vice president Lena Fadtke secretary and Minnie Propper historian Dorothy Fadtke treasurer is quarantined. New chairmen named and awards given for health books and membership 100 percent. Patrol boys to a picnic at Thornton Forest Preserve and tours to Century of Progress planned.

Franklin P. T Margaret Klaege Publiity Franklin Parent Teacher Association Bruce Smythe Marion Henry Bernice Koch Lena Fadtke Minnie Propper Dorothy Fadtke Henry Elaine Koenig Tda Gibson Maggie Vandenberg Sue Wise Gerade Rene Lembeke Parker Gibson Republic Building Franklin P. T. A Thornton Forest Preserve Miss Propper Century of Progress T. Putnam Doris Yeaton

Fourth District June Meeting At Chicago Heights

The June meeting of the Fourth District will be held at Chicago Heights on Thursday June 22. They plan a very good meeting and urge comrades to come. Save the date and attend. The note calls for new members and dues to reach one hundred percent. Also an annual pilgrimage to Normal on Sunday June 18 with a day among the children.

Chicago Heights

American Legion Auxiliary Urges June Meeting and Dues

The American Legion Auxiliary and Paul Gall Post unit seek all members and officers to attend the important meeting on June 22 at 8 o'clock. Dues are due by July 15 to fund activities. A picnic for Auxiliary Juniors and carnival workers is planned for Sunday June 25 at Camp-a-While with transport arranged from Creout and Riverdale venues. Refreshments are free. The American Legion Community Band plays for veterans at Oak Forest T B hospital on Sunday July 9 from 8 to p.m.

Paul Gall American Legion Camp-a Riverdale American Legion-Community T. B Oak Forest

Italian hydroplanes head for Chicago with airmail stamps

A squadron of 20 Italian hydroplanes will depart Rome in mid June carrying mail to Chicago. The mission uses a special Italian government airmail stamp set for mail on these flights, with expensive covers in demand.

Rome Italy Chicago U. S Panama-Pacific Pacific Ocean Panama Canal Balboa South Sea Golden Gate San Francisco Bay

Baseball News Note Urges Timely Writeups

The note warns young writers to submit baseball writeups by Thursday morning ahead of Friday publication. It emphasizes timely deadlines and avoiding delays in reporting.

Harmonies prevail in 13 to 11 win over Shermans

Harmonies beat the Shermans 13 to 11 at West Pullmin Park for their sixth straight win. Pellegrini earned the victory with relief by Heydebrecht who allowed one hit in three innings. Schmidt homered in three plate appearances as M. Schmidt raised his average to 17.

Tharmonies Shermans West Pullmin Park Pellegrin Heydebreek Allowine Pelleering Paul Damaroz Pellegrini Reitz Jamrog MM. Schmidt Heydebrecht Mazgala Padduei Duvegan Owen Moittinger Heidebrecht Plendrie M. Schmidt Henrie Gugean Jume

Inter-Community Twilight League schedules 1933 season

The Inter-Community Twilight League featuring Ivanhoe Arrows Dalton Park and Mohawks outlines a 12 game round robin season with rules on eligibility and postposed games. Schedules list home and away dates from June to August plus standings updates and enthusiastic community support appeals.

Ivanhoe Arrows Dalton Park Mohawks Dolton Park

Mohawks rout Corsairs in league victory at Riverdale Park

Mohawks return to Riverdale Park and pound Corsairs for twenty hits to post their fourth league win. Gouwens and Dolton Parks starred as the Mohawks built a decisive 15 to 7 margin.

Corsairs Gouwens Dolton Parks Riverdale Park Tawks

Mohawks Rally to Beat Corsairs and Contend for West Pullman Title

Mohawks erased a five run deficit in the first inning then surged ahead 6 to 4 by the third. Suruven held the Corsairs to one hit after the opening chaos as Mohawks’ bats stayed hot with singles by all players. Next Sunday Mohawks face Gouwens Cardinals at Riverdale Park, then Colton Parks on Tuesday.

Corsairs South Side Falcons Mohawks Hawk Innine Rust Svhmall Simnick Loecals Suruven Gouwens Cardinals Colton Parks Riverdale Park

Arrows Reorganize With New Additions For Home Schedule

The Arrows baseball club announces a reorganization adding well known players led by pitcher Johnny Albrecht. They plan to play all home games as freelances, starting next Sunday against Washington Heights at the Arrows field. Recent results include a 6 to 5 loss to Salem and a 5 to 1 defeat by Mohawks, with notable pitching changes and fielding errors noted. All games listed start at 3:00 PM.

Arrows Johnny Albrecht Washington Heights Salen Hoverman Salem Sehlinger Mohawks Trammermeister Hinze Arrow Arrow Field

Ivanhoe Cardinals Defeat Scanton Athletics 12 to 2

The Ivanhoe Cardinals routed the Scanton Athletics 12 to 2 with fourteen safe hits. Elmer Neander led the offense and suffered a left ankle ligament tear while scoring his fourth run. Next Sunday, a double header begins at 1:30 with Senators then a game against LaGrange.

Cardinals Athletics Elmer Neander Swanberg Forbes McCloskey Ivan Neerine Burr Oak Ath Tel Tranhoes Keystone Senators LaGrange

Dolton Parks Defeat Arrows In Twilight League Opener

Dolton Parks traveled to Arrows field last Tuesday night and earned their first twilight league win. Jimmie Franzen hit a homer and Herb Pilz starred around third base while Schulty chipped in with seven strikeouts and four hits allowed through five innings. Next Tuesday, June 20, they visit the Mohawks.

Dolton Parks Arrows Jimmie Franzen Herb Pilz Schulty Dalton Parks Mohawks

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Street Ray Irving Avenue Ashland Avenue Dolton Reich Interocean Irwin Avenue Fordson Tractors Olive Farm Implements Dyer Supply Co Dyer, Ind Call Fred W. Propper 144Th Place Richard Hoekstra Halsted Street Ill Commodore Deering C. P. Paarlberg Torrence Avenue 167Th Street Lansing Lincoln Avenue Gouwens Bros E. 159Th Street South Holland Harvey Pullman Dykstra Dykstyra’s Lafayette Park Avenue Kurtz’s Momence Carl Dieck Parent-Teacher News Washington School P Mes American Legion News J. G American Legion Auxiliary Dalton Stamp Club A. W. Hamann Michigan Avenue Roseland Baseball News Harvontes Wein Ivanhoe Cardinals Scanton Athletics
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