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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1934
Page
7
Our Service Officer Ray Baumgartner plans visits with Comrades Gilbert and Wulff. American Legion Day at the Century of Progress on Saturday June 30 offers free admission with 1934 membership card. National Commander Hayes will dedicate the American Legion building.
The American Legion Auxiliary Junior Auxiliary announces its annual officer slate led by Frances Keller Lambert as Junior Chairman Zelda Bock as 1st vice chairman Elaine Deichen as 2nd vice chairman Dorothy Schroder as Sgt at Arms Dorothy Wiebke as Chaplain and Musician Dorothy Schlieman as Secretary Phoebe McDonald as Color Bearer The sunshine raffle winner was Mrs Schrader Paul Gall Post invites all Auxiliary and poppy workers to a basket picnic July 1 at Camp A White Forest Preserve Halsted Street and the Calumet River Transportation from Dalton Village Hall and Riverdale Village Hall departs 10 and 11 am with return trips scheduled No July or August meetings planned.
The Fifteenth Anniversary celebration of Punta Council drew notable Knights of Columbus figures led by State Secretary Leo Flynn and District Deputies Henry Hilgardorf Edward Martens and Michael Garity. Retiring Grand Knight William A Reich earned praise for his long service while Robert Haney hosted. Entertainment featured John Den Besten Mrs Carl Lieb Mrs W H Baker Gabriel Chiare Miss Dorothy Genoa and Lawrence Simnick.
The Vagabonds fell 11 to 2 to Hart Motor Co in their second league game. Upcoming July 4 at Robins all star team. 3 pm start. July 22 they beat Chicago Heights 7 to 2. Kate Porte allowed two scratch hits. A June 25 rainout moved the Blue Island victory 11 to 3. Next games listed for July 1 to 5 at various parks.
A tense street exchange unfolds as a severe old lady confronts a wandering tramp and questions drinking habits. The dialogue hints at a planned move to a nearby location, reflecting urban frictions and social tension.
Exalted Ruler D F MacDonald and Mayor Frank W Bruggemann will greet the national Elks Good Will Party when it arrives at the Harvey Elks home on Monday July 2. An in front reception features the Harvey Grade School State Champions band with a luncheon and entertainment to follow. The party tours toward the Kansas City convention then proceeds to the Firestone building at the Century of Progress and later to Oak Forest for a banquet. A reception committee includes J M Cooke Jack Owen Fred Ehlert J A Thiel George Fisher John Flaherty and Henry Becker.
Burnham defeated the Dalton Park Clowns 8 to 3 as the Clowns’ fielding woes let Burnham build a two run lead early. Fred Bruhn started for Burnham and, despite a long layoff, pitched well with backing support. Al Kemp held Burnham through the ninth before surrendering a run and a hit batter, finishing strong. The Clowns hope Craig returns next Sunday to face the Arrows at Dalton Park.
The Mohawks extended their streak to eight straight with an 8 to 3 win over the Falcons at Palmer Park. They rely on bunts and timely hitting as Turk Simnick and Dave Kasha lead with three hits each and Vern Rust extends his safe streak to eleven games. Next Sunday they travel to Wicker Park for a picnic sponsored by the United Amalgamated Steel and Tin Workers Union of America to face the Assumptions with a 12:45 p.m. bus from Riverdale.
The Dalton Park Tennis Club hosted matches on June 24 and 28 with winners in both ladies and men divisions. Players named include R Shufelt G C and D Harrison G C, who led several victories. teams faced Riverdale park rivals in upcoming event.
On this date June 15 Henry J. Mohr states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone except himself. This notice publicly limits liability to the individual named.
The Arrows defeated St. Paul of Grand Crossing 6 to 4 after a heated contest that required police presence to calm threats from fans. Chuck Marcus earned the win with ten strikeouts while Goeringer and Marcus each had two hits.
The Dolton Rainbows extended their winning streak to six games by defeating the Harvey Hawks 5 to 0. They travel to Austin on Monday, then face Riverdale on Tuesday.
A Scotish Rite Bulletin piece presents a monologue where a farmer scolds his mule Bill for being a constant burden. The farmer questions fairness, taxes, mortgage, politics, and hell, contrasting two hard working bodies and ends with a biting remark on looking dumb.
The eighteen hole championship course on Indiana Ave Glenwood Hawaii offers weekday 50 cents per day, Saturday 75 cents, Sunday one round all day 1.00, with clubhouse privileges. An advertisement discount gives 20 percent off if presented before July 15th. Each player may redeem one coupon only.
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