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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1932

Page

5

Washington P T A Holds First Meeting in School Gym

The Washington P T A met in the school gym on October 6 1932 at 2 30 pm with Mrs Bruce Smyth district 19 director as speaker on What is the P T A New president Mrs W W Hazen opened the meeting A piano solo by Miss Shadinger was performed Washington school Riverdale reported strong attendance at the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers in Chicago Heights October 4 1932 with useful insights for local chairmen despite bad weather

Washington P. T. A Bruce Smyth District 19 W. W. Hazen Miss Shadinger Washington School Riverdale Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Chicago Heights

Franklin P T A Conference Delights Chicago Heights

Members of District 19 Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers met in Chicago Heights Tuesday despite rain. The Franklin delegation showed 100 percent enthusiasm and speakers inspired attendees. Friday October 14 at 3 p m features Mrs Bruce Smyth as guest speaker and a fourth grade play for the new school year.

Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Chicago Heights Franklin Bruce Smyth

Riverdale Merchants Top Calumet City All Stars In Extras

Pete Bush delivered the decisive hit to clear tying and winning runs in an extra inning victory for the Riverdale Merchants over the Calumet City All Stars. Johnny Albrecht pitched well allowing 10 hits and 3 runs with 12 strikeouts. Klein gave up 8 hits and 4 runs with 8 Ks. Four players sustained bruises as the Merchants head to face the 119th Street Commercials at Arrows Field, weather permitting.

Riverdale Merchants Merchants Calumet City All Stars Pete Bush Johnny Albrecht Klein 119Th Street Arrows

Roseland Hawks Blank Mohawks 7 to 0 in Practice Clash

The Roseland Hawks defeated the Mohawks 7 to 0 as the Mohawks debuting eleven showed ragged play while the Hawks, with seven new players, prepared for a ten game season. Coach Elmer Schmutzler and assistants Eddie Needles and Jim Propper will coach part time. a practice game is set for Arrow Field against the Dalton Shamrocks next Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Mohawks Elmer Schmutzler Eddie Needles Jim Propper Gouwens Auto Eleven Roseland Orioles Dalton Shamrocks Arrow Field

Riverdale Panthers Tasted Defeat by Chicago Zip Pers

The Riverdale Panthers lost 50 to 0 at Zippers park against the Chicago Zip Pers in the 180 lb class. Next Sunday the Midgets meet the ABC Midgets lightweight champs at Riverdale park at 2 30 pm. Panthers showcase effort despite being outmatched as Coach L Miller plans to build a stronger team with new prospects in uniform for Sunday.

Riverdale Panthers Chicago Zippers Zipper’s Park Riverdale Park Panthers L. Miller

Dolton Shamrocks Postpone Game Move to Riverdale

The Dolton Shamrocks football team postponed their Sunday match and will face the Riverdale Mohawks at Riverdale Park next Sunday. Kick off is scheduled for 2:30 PM. Dolton fans are urged to attend and support the team.

Dolton Shamrock A. C Riverdale Mohawks Riverdale Park Dolton

Eloquent Men Quote Stirs Contemporary Debate

A quoted remark from a statesman labeled eloquent men as a curse, prompting renewed discussion on rhetoric versus action in public life. The comment surfaces amid political discourse and calls for accountability over style.

Legion Vaudeville Opens At Dalton Theatre

The American Legion announces the first annual vaudeville show at the Dalton theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 15 pm with tickets 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children no reserved seats Comrades urged to attend big installation on October 19 and the Legion bowling team started Monday night Comrade Frank Wulff joins the Royal Order of Dangers.

Dalton Theatre Legion Frank Wulff Royal Order of Dangers

Three Link Notes Meeting at Coldale Lodge

Fred Rech reports three link notes will meet at Coldale Lodge Friday evening October 14 with an exemplification of the second degree by local staff. Odd Fellows Service Bureau and related topics to follow, no long speeches, refreshments after the meeting. All Odd Fellows welcome. Captain Milton Meeder books a cruise with the ship Hilarity, weather favorable for Saturday October 22 as they plan to sail past McGlook's drug store.

Fred Rech Cook County Coldale Lodge Odd Fellows Service Bureau Odd Fellows Milton Meeder Hilarity McGlook Dalton

How Banks Manufacture Credit

Illinois Bankers Association argues banks function as factories for credit. Deposits become loans and notes, creating usable credit rather than vault money. The speaker notes 90 percent of world business relies on credit, with gold and silver as the foundation for this system.

Illinois Bankers Association

Deceive Themselves Many Think They Are Hard Boiled

A short quip from the Exchange notes that many people who believe themselves tough are merely stubborn or thick headed, not truly resilient or experienced.

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