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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
5
A column notes the American Legion must remain non political and non sectarian under its rules. It reports a recent loss to the Riverdale Fire Department in indoor ball and invites fans to attend the next game on Sunday, June 26 at 9 30 a m to support the comrades.
Public cooperation urged with the American Legion to place one million veterans back on the job through sales week from June 27 to July 2. Businesses are asked to participate, with the Home Service Store in Dolton promoting low prices and job-related purchasing. Contact John G Thul at 600 Sheridan Street Dolton IL.
Dolton Merchants baseball team was shut out 4 to 0 by the Larocca Colts of Kensington on Sunday. Poor support and seven errors doomed Dolton as Santucci pitched for the Colts. Manager Ed Messerschmidt seeks new players and plans drills to improve hitting and fielding ahead of next Sunday’s matchup with Harvey.
Phil Miller excelled on his starting debut as the Arrows beat Zion 8 to 4 behind 13 hits. Kreutzberg and Geringer led with three hits each, while Reich and Dish Kreutzberg added two apiece. The win closes on the Riverdale Merchants win and sets up Sunday’s 1 30 clash with St Peter at Arrows field.
The Mohawks dominate Harmonies 9-0 to extend their West Pullman league lead to nine wins, Hammer tossing a shutout while Marcus Simnick Lieb and Kinney pace the offense with multiple hits and drives. Next Sunday the Mohawks drew a…
The Mohawks will hold Thursday evening twilight games at Riverdale Park starting at 6 30 p m Each week a 2 45 p m game is listed as part of the league with a possible matchup against the Chicago Senators The city parks plan a steady schedule at Riverdale amid efforts to arrange a strong opponent for a weekend game
Installation of officers on Friday July 1 at Doldale with a farewell party Thursday evening at Englewood lodge. An invitation extended to all Odd Fellows. The huge celebration for Past Grand Sire M. M. Logan is planned for June 25 at 8 00 p m at Ashland Auditorium Chicago. Doldale delegation will depart Dolton at 6 30 p m sharp. School of instruction at Hyde Park lodge Friday June 24 under Assistant Grand Instructor J. O. Schien. Elmer Steiner and family welcome a new baby girl. Reserve Logan day seats from the lodge secretary.
Epworth League notes announce a Friday July 1 one act play A Sign Unto You by Epworth league members at Dalton Methodist church. The piece won first place with 90 percent at Thornton Township U High School auditorium. Additional specialties by well known artists follow. Entrance 8 00 p m. admission ten cents.
Ford provides one hundred eighty eight garden plots for employees south of the railroad on Calumet avenue. Only men with families could plant, and over 500 applications were filed. Crops planted so far are reported in fine shape by committee member Mr. Bowne.
The Knights of Columbus held an Old Timers Night with many former members, guests including Francis B. Murphy and A C Murphy, and a local musical program by Base heart and his group. San Salvador beat Punta Council in kitten ball, and the Holy Name Technical School near Lockport dedicated its first unit focusing on aviation with capacity for about 500. The month’s end marks a Founder’s observance for Rev. Michael J. MacGivney with many councils joining the Welcome Home Brother program.
The Degree of Honor The Adult Lodge and Juvenile club hold their second annual pageant and festival on June 30 1932 at Dalton Park. Members and mothers of juveniles are invited to attend. Bring lunch and enjoy the day with the children. The parade starts from Park Avenue and 138th Street at 10:30 AM.
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