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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

3

California Grid Star 20 Advances As Santa Monica Mayoral Candidate

Califf Marshall Duffield, 20, USC graduate and last autumns football captain and quarterback, is advanced as a mayoral candidate for Santa Monica a city of 25 000. He is backed by wealthy citizens opposing Mayor German Michels third term. Duffield says he took Rhodes scholarship exams and asks why not.

Santa Monica, Califf Marshall Duffield University of Southern California Duffield German Michel

Locust Brood Expected Soon in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture authorities warn residents of an impending invasion of locust brood, labeled brood five, as part of the seventeen year cycle. Officials urge monitoring and readiness for control measures.

Wavvnsburg, Pa Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Dolton Merchants and R. B. Clothiers Tie in Rain Hitout

The Dolton Merchants and the R. B. Clothiers drew 6 to 6 after eight innings in a rainwashed twilight game at Dolton Park. Ed Messerschmidt is sidelined by a knee injury, while Emil Schlinger and Steve Rath led a strong showing for Dolton with recent power and pitching.

Orat Dolton Merchants Merchants Chicago All Stars Darkies Gresham Duskies Bob” Janeschefski Roseland R. B. Clothiers Janeschefski Ed. Messerschmidt al. Bessette Emil Schlinger Harold Koehnke Schlinger Emil Steve Rath Blue Island Steve Johnny Reffings Herman Eddie Spaet Garfield Indians Dalton Park

Mohawks Rainout at Fernwood Park Game Summary

Mohawks traveled to Fernwood Park last Sunday but rain halted after 2 1 2 innings. Fernwood led 2 runs in the first on a home run by Fernwoods second baseman. Smoky Struven relieved Flahive after two runs, pitched well the rest of the game before a heavy downpour stopped play in the third inning with Flahive at bat and two runners aboard.

Fernwood Smoky Struven Flahive Struven

Riverdale Merchants Fall In 3 0 Defeat To Dolton Hearts

The Dolton Hearts defeated the Riverdale Merchants 3 0 as Turk Simnick drove in two runs with a key bases loaded hit in the 38th inning. Marcus allowed the scoring hit before Laurie Machalski closed the game in relief. The Hearts lead 2 1 in the three game series and next host Chicago Heights Boosters.

Merchants Dolton Hearts Marcus Turk” Simnick Laurie Machalski Hearts Chicago Heights

Dolton Hearts Set to Face Calumet City Legions Next Sunday

Last Sunday the Dolton Hearts defeated the Riverdale Merchants 3 to 0, with Turk Simnick driving in two runs and Michalski scoring one. Scardine pitched effectively for Dolton, allowing six hits as the Hearts improved to 2 0 on the year. Next Sunday at 3 p.m. at 138th Street east of the C I E tracks, the Hearts host the Calumet City Legions in a likely tight matchup. all fans invited.

Hearts Riverdale Merchants Carl Marcus Turk” Simnick Marcus Michalski Merchants The 138Th Street

185 New Prohibition Agents to Be Added in Central District

Prohibition enforcement personnel in the central district covering Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin will rise to 183 men by July 1 Administrator J W J Werbert of Chicago will receive about 50 of the 500 new agents authorized by Congress for the new fiscal year and assign them to the three states Many new agents have already been named and are in training.

Washington Prohibition Enforcement Indiana Illinois Wisconsin J. W. J. Werbert Chicago Congress

Retail Trade Census to Be Issued by Commerce

Results of the first census of retail trade for any country will be issued within days by the Department of Commerce. The report will show the annual volume of retail sales and officials estimate the figure may reach 50 billion dollars.

Washington Department of Commerce

Weber Heads Musicians in Chattanooga Convention

John N. Weber of New York was elected without opposition to his thirty second consecutive term as president of the American Federation of Musicians at the convention in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Weber Chattanooga Tenn John N. Weber New York American Federation of Musicians

McKelvie Retires From Farm Board Returns to Nebraska Ranch

Samuel R McKelvie resigns from the federal farm board and goes back to manage his large Nebraska livestock ranch, ending his active service with the organization.

Washington Samuel R. MccKelvie Federal Farm Board Nebraska

Tariff Probe Nears Completion Amid Study Progress

Washington reports the tariff commission aims to finish all congressional investigations before the December session. Chairman Fletcher noted possible completion as progress continues on 47 inquiries covering 86 items. Projects include duties changes approved by President Hoover and new drought considerations requested by President Hoover.

Washington Tariff Commission Congress Fletcher Senate Hoover Whoover

Farm Board Won't Pledge Wheat Withholding for Year

Washington reports the Farm Board will not commit to withholding stabilization wheat from domestic markets for another year. It aims to follow its March 23 policy to minimize burdens on prices while remaining uncommitted to act against favorable markets. Midwest grain men urged a yearlong hold to ease price pressures from the Grain Stabilization Corporation stocks.

Washington Grain Stabilization Corporation

Japan Reveals Military Strength for League Conference

The war office released figures on Japan's armed forces for the 1952 disarmament talks. The army lists 237 600 soldiers plus 2 210 gendarmes and about 20 000 police in Korea Formosa and Manchuria. Aviation accounts for 628 planes and eight regiments with plans for two more regiments.

Japan Tokyo Japanese War Office League of Nations Corea Formosa Manchuria

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