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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1932
Page
7
The Franklin P T A announces its regular meeting on November 10 at eight p m in Franklin school. Three speakers are slated and after the program members will share games and a Thanksgiving party. Mrs H Fadtke was elected to fill the treasurer vacancy at the last meeting.
The Lincoln P T A screened The History of Gas courtesy of Public Service Company at its regular meeting. The film traced a thousand mile gas line from Texas through Kansas Nebraska Iowa to Chicago and noted a cost of 75 million dollars and thirteen months of construction with no lives lost. A Lemmon lecture on teaching literature followed the program. The P T A dance on October 29, with Joe Long and his orchestra, drew strong attendance and funds, decorated for Halloween and praised by organizers.
Phoenix edged the Shamrocks with a TD a PAT and a blocked kick in a hard fought game. Shamrocks face 18th Street Rippers Sunday at Dalton Park kickoff 3:00 as fans turnout boosts team spirit and a jersey reveal is planned.
The Dalton Shamrocks thank participants in a $2.50 gold raffle. The winner is Mr. R. Russell of 737 Spruce Street South Holland.
The Dolton Speed Boys defeated Chicago Heights 24 to 0. They controlled the game with an aerial attack creating scoring chances. Next Sunday the Dolton team hosts a game at Dolton Park with kickoff at 1 30 p.m.
Riverdale Panthers were defeated 18 to 6 by Wentworth Arrows. They gained momentum after a long kickoff return but could not sustain it. Next they host a fast Chicago Heights team at Riverdale Park at 3 00 PM.
The Mohawks suffered their third loss of the season to East Harvey by 13 to 6 at Arrow field. Harvey led 13 to 0 after the third, with Mohawks scoring late on a Struven to Schmeuser pass for a touchdown. A late scoring drive was halted at Harvey’s 12 yard line. Next week a substitute opponent meets the Mohawks at 3 p.m.
Regular meeting at Doldale tonight Friday November 4. Delegates reports will be made. The reception and banquet honored Dave Gordon and Effie Siljaner two new leaders of Odd Fellowship in Illinois at the Morrison hotel last Saturday night. About 500 members attended. Walter Nowak recovering from burns in an explosion last week. He says he will be up and at them soon. District meeting at Pullman lodge Tuesday November 15 with annual election of district officers.
The group reported a large 3rd and 4th district meeting in Calumet City with a two hour parade led by Paul Gall Post and the American Legion Community band. A post parade lunch followed, with coffee and Legion milk available. An upcoming patriotic rally is planned for December 9 at Our Savior's church, with a hospital chaplain as speaker. Regular meeting is set for November 8 and Armistice Day observances on November 11 include wreaths, a volley, and taps.
The piece honors those fallen in Flanders Fields and urges readers to join the American Legion. It highlights the torch of liberty, calls for dues, and notes thanks to Carl Dieck Ice and Coal Company for district meeting cooperation. J. G. Thul is named as membership chairman and contact.
A Victoria McGowan report notes a Riverdale Dalton unit meeting at Mrs Schroeder’s home to organize a membership drive with captains Mrs Bradley for Riverdale and Mrs Schmiedt for Dalton. Prizes incentive targets by Nov 30th. a rally at Our Savior's church on Nov 9. social events included a hard time party with juvenile auxiliary prizes awarded to Evelyn McGowan Edward Albrecht Jr Mrs Albrecht and Mrs Deichen.
Secretary Mrs. Wiebke attended a dinner at Mrs. Bock's home last Saturday. Delegates for the 4th district include Frankie Albrecht Viola Wiebke Meta Schmiedl Meta Schroeder Anna Boeck Victoria McGowan with alternates Mary Ferguson Helen Thul Theresa Kollias Mable Nelson Florence Engel. The juvenile auxiliary raffle scarf won October 27 by Mr H D Powers of Acme Steel Co.
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