Washington P. T. A. Holds Final Meeting of Year
The Washington P. T. A. will meet on Wednesday, June 1 at 3 p.m. The District Director Mrs. Bruce Smythe will install officers for the coming year. The Teachers Program includes talks by George Staunton, Ruth Jillson, Rachel Arneman, O. T. Bright, and Marion Shadinger with a piano solo.
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Washington P. T. A
Washington Parent Teachers Association
Bruce Smythe
Blue Island
George Staunton
Ruth Jillson
Rachel Arneman
O. T. Bright
Marion Shadinger
Washington School
Knights of Columbus Pinta Council Election Notice
The Pinta Council of the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual officer election at the next meeting on Thursday June 2. All members must attend. Refreshments will follow. Also note Old Timers Night on Thursday June 16 with details to come. The indoor team remains active and game schedules will be posted as available.
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Pinta Council
Old Ironsides Designer Joshua Humphreys Named
The famed warship Old Tronsides was designed by Joshua Humphreys of Philadelphia. The keel was laid at Hartt's sun cord in Boston in 1704.
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Old Ironsides
Joshua Humphreys
Philadelphia
Hartt
Sun Cord
Boston
Dalton Merchants Rally in 11th Inning Victory over Morgan Park
The Dalton Merchants defeated Morgan Park 7 to 6 after eleven innings in a tightly contested game led by Schlinger with a single two doubles and a triple. The team plans more games including a Memorial Day tilt with Roseland Cadets and invites players to join Manager Ed Messerschmidt and President Heinberg.
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Morgan Park Club
Dalton Merchants
Schlinger
Merchants
Ed. Messerschmidt
Pres. Heinberg
Riverdale Merchants Dominate Colts 7 to 0 In Shutout
Riverdale Merchants routed the Dixmoor Colts 7 to 0 as Albreicht pitched a masterpiece with 12 strikeouts and six hits. The defense was flawless and the bats timely as the team shows growing cohesion. Next home games host the Palmer Park A C and Nickel Plate railroad, with twilight starts at 6 30 p m to ensure seven innings.
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Dixmoor Colts
Albreicht
Palmer Park A. C
Nickel Plate Railroad
Riverdale
John Connors
Riverdale Lumber Co
Riverdale Merchants
Van
Mohawks Face Dolton Merchants Memorial Day Clash
Mohawks travel to Dolton park for a Memorial Day league game against the Dolton Merchants after a 4 to 0 win over Placer Dale Cardinals behind Harry Straven’s superb pitching. The Mohawks’ victory, with four first inning runs, secures top place as Korzzenichi Boosters beat Calumet Park 2 to 1.
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Dolton Merchants
Harry Straven
Mohawks
Placerdale Cardinals
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Hiba
Cardinals
Korzzenichi Boosters
Calumet Park Boosters
Shermans
Riverdale Park
White Eagles
Siuven
Hammer
Dengler
Arrows Fall to Salem in Blue Island Clash
The Arrows lost 4 to 2 at Blue Island last Sunday extending their skid to three games. Salem pitcher Schuldt held the Arrows to five hits while Salem offense tallied four runs aided by two triples off Dave Miller. Kreutzberg, nursing a sore arm, played right field for five innings before Bill Geringer replaced him and hit well for the home club.
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Krikau
Buechler
Propper
Hove
Roseland Cadets
Arrows
Blue Island
Salem
Arrow
Schuldt
Dave Miller
Dave
Dick Kreutzberg
Bill Geringer
American Legion News Is It Run by a Clique
A reader questions whether the American Legion leadership is dominated by a clique. The response affirms the organization remains nationwide and not controlled by a small inner circle.
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Legion
Legion Post Celebrates Eleventh Year Amid Plans for District Meeting
The Paul Gall Post marks 11 years with a May 31 social and June 2 district meeting at McKinley Park 39th and Western, 8 p m. Members urged to recruit ten more for full strength and to attend the May 31 event. Indoor baseball team to form and tryouts set for Tuesday at 7. St Marys beat St Paul 20 in a hot, joyful game last Thursday.
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Paul Gall Post
Legion
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Sapis Athe Hle
St. Mary's
St Paul
St. Mary’s
Toronto mother of 27 seeks $500000 Millar award
Mrs. Florence Brown of Toronto claims the will of Charles Vance Millar entitles her to the $500,000 legacies set aside for the bachelor millionaire’s offspring. The province challenges the will’s interpretation and the succession plan amid unclear terms and contested rights.
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Toronto
Canada
Charles Vance Millar Otes Brown
Insderth
Lawswer
Cole Diversity
Mrs. Brown Bes
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