Memorial and patriotic service announced by Paul Gall Post
The Paul Gall Post invites members to a Memorial and patriotic service at Our Savior's church on Sunday May 27 at 10 30 am with assembly at 10 am. Memorial Day events include a service at Oaklawn cemetery and gatherings at Riverdale village hall and Dalton locations. The Fourth District meeting moves to Blue Island Whittier school on May 25 and a parade forms at Blue Island Post HQ at 7 pm. Carnival runs May 27 to June 8 with volunteer needs. Drums and drum corps from Calumet City perform. Comrade Bock and Herman Belz noted as ill and on sick list.
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J. G. Thu
Paul Gall Post
Our Savior’s Church
Oaklawn Cemetery
Riverdale
All Dalton
Drum and Bug
Calumet City
Bock
O. K
Whittier School
Vermont
Maple St
Blue Island
St. Benedict’s Hall
Herman Belz
G. K
Legion Room
Lansing
Legion Rooms
Dorothy Schaefer
Dalton
McDonald
Frankie Albrecht
Dolton
Dolton 892R
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Ancient gun and cannon ball found near Palos quarry
CWA workers excavating near a Palos township quarry close to the Palos golf course uncovered a 12 gauge Lone Tom rifle with a 42 inch barrel and a five pound cannon ball. Marshall Brown delivered the finds to Blue Sand for assessment.
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CWA
Palos Township
Palos
Marshall Brown
Blue Ssand
Pleasing Address Delivers Brief Ten Minute Talk
A speaker delivers a short address but assumes audience enjoyment. The crowd appears bored or unimpressed, despite the speaker’s belief that listeners are entertained. The piece comments on pacing and audience perception during speeches.
Washington Parent-Teacher round-up offers free school entrance exams
The Washington P T A announces free physical and dental exams for children entering kindergarten or first grade this fall. Drs Kollar and Sherrill will conduct the screenings at the school on Monday May 0 at 9 o'clock. Mrs Teas chairs the event and is the contact for families. The group also extends thanks to Dr Kollar, Dr Sherrill and Mr Kinney for support through The Pointer this year.
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Washington
Parent-Teacher Association
Dr. Kollar
Dr. Sherrill
Mr. Kinney
Vagabond Girls Win Raffle and Prep for June Game
R. D. Snyder of Calumet City won the $2.50 Vagabond A C raffle with number 2219. The club thanks the public for support of the dance and raffle. Their suits are ordered for the first league game in June. On Monday May 28 they play the Blue Island Girls at Arrow's field.
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R. D. Snyder
Calumet City
Vagabond
A.C
A. C
Blue Island Girls
Arrow’s Field
South End Tennis Assn Opens Play With Eight Clubs
South End Tennis Association starts play Saturday with eight clubs and two rounds of home matches. Opening pairings include Riverdale at Fernwood, West Pullman at Bessemer, Palmer at Grand Crossing, and Dolton at Blue Island. Palmer Park last year’s men’s champ and West Pullman the women’s champ. This is the second year of the association.
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South End Tennis Association
Riverdale
Fernwood
West Pullman
Bessemer
Palmer
Grand Crossing
Dolton
Blue Island
Palmer Park
Early Mother's Day stamp use questioned
A Washington announcement said the new Mother's Day stamp would go on sale in May and postmasters must not sell before, yet some covers show the stamp used on April 26. The public answer: no added value, only curiosity value. The genuine collectible is the official first day cover mailed on the specified date. Next week the Vermont sesquicentennial stamp is described.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Vermont
Address by Harry X Cole on June 3 at 8 p m
Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Stars of Illinois will speak at a Lowvale Chapter sponsored event. Cole, a prominent Chicago attorney, is set to deliver an engaging address with church choir music. All are welcome though seating is limited, so arrive early.
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Harry X Cole
Order of Eastern Stars
Illinois
Lowvale
Cole
Chicago
Mohawks Fall To Verhovays In West Pullman Drubbing
Riverdale Mohawks dropped their second straight league game 18 to 8 at West Pullman Park against the West Fullman Verhovays. Verhovays pitcher Lefty Norgard kept Riverdale in check until the ninth inning when the Mohawks pushed five runs. The Mohawks host All Sports next Sunday at Riverdale Park, as the city upgrades the ballfield with a new backstop.
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Riverdale Mohawks
West Fullman Verhovays
West Pullman Park
Lefty Norgard
Verhovays
Mohawks
Riverdale Park
All Sports
West Pullman A. A
Riverdale Park Board
Senators Defeat Harvey Hawks In Rain-Shortened Game
Riverdale Senators beat the Harvey Hawks 4 to 2 last Monday after a rain stoppage in six innings. Johnson allowed four hits over six, while the Senators had seven off the Hawk pitcher. Batting honors went to Chabalo Getting and Ben Panozzo, with other hits shared by Wesse Mason Gerloff and Tierchy Ludwig. Next, Sinclair Oil Company defeated the Senators 8 to 1 as Walker and Johnson held the Senators to two and three hits respectively. The Senators return to Riverdale Park for weekly Wednesday games.
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Harvey
Riverdale Senators
Harvey Hawks
Johnson
Hawks
Senators
Hawk
Chabalo Getting
Ben
Abie) Panozzo
Wilmer
Hidden Lessons From Yesterday And Today’s Tasks
A reflective line contrasts yesterday's mistakes with present duties and questions gender roles. It notes husbands question wives about spending and wives question husbands about earning, hinting at shared responsibility and evolving domestic dynamics.
Dolton Park Bats Drive 15 13 Win Over New Moon A C
Dolton Park boys explode for 15 runs while New Moon A C answers with six in the first inning. Charvat and Tillicon homer, John Albrecht starts, Craig relief, Ralph gets the win. Fielding slips and slugging dominates as four pitchers struggle. Next Sunday Clowns vs Phoenix A C at 3:00.
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Clouoa
New Moon A. C
Dolton Park Boys
New Moons
Clowns
Dalton
Charvat
Tillicon
John Albrecht
Craig
Ralph
Phoenix A. C
Arrows Defeat Hope 7 6 to Claim First Place
Arrows beat Hope 7 to 6 to stretch their winning streak and seize undisputed top position as Bethlehem lost. Pitcher Marcus allowed two earned runs with four unearned runs by defense, while Carl Sellin and Ted Zeich led at bats with three and four walks respectively. Next game against Bethlehem set for 3 p.m. at the Arrow field 188th and C. F. I. tracks.
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Arrows
Hope
Bethlehem
Rope
Chuck
Sellin
Markus
Pitt
Johnny Altman
Lotz
Carl Sellin
Ted” Zeich
Marcus
Chicago
Arrow’s
188Th
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Emil Verhoeven
E. 144Th St
Irving Avenue
Ashland Avenue
A. C. Reich
Interocean
188Th St
Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
18Th St
W. A. Rockrohr
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton Hatchery
Dolton, Ill
R. I
A. Erf
Sibley St
Chicago St
McCormick
John C. Rietveld
Chicago Heights
Joe Ort Road
Cottage Grove
Fordson and Oliver
Dyer Supply Co
Dyer, Ind
Fred W. Propper
Pullman
Dykstra’s
Lafayette
1St Street
State
A. M. Dykstra
1St St
West of State
Domino
Gouwens Bros
159Th Street
South Holland
Superior Heating Co
John Scheffers
Madison Ave
Dolton Fuel & Mat’! Co
A. C. Wesse
Engle St. Dolton, Ill
American Legion News
American Legion Auxiliary
McHale Club
69Th and
Wentworth Ave
Elizabeth Dilling
Russia
America
Trident
Parent-Teacher News
PUT. A
Vagabond Girls
South End Tennis Assn
Stamp News
Malstrom
St. Michigan Avenue
Three Link News
Pierson
Doldale
Thomas Lee
Frank Wulff
Odd Fellowship
Dolton Park
Bethlehem Fimanuel
St. Martin Hope
Peace
St. Paul
Bernie Bender
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