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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1933
Page
5
The Post Commander announces no drill Friday night October 15 due to a joint installation. Members are urged to attend. A letter from Comrade Frank Wulf at Woodman is noted. Junior auxiliary party October 20 will be held. keep the date open.
The American Legion and Auxiliary joint installation is set for Friday October 18 at 8 00 in the Legion rooms with a strong turnout urged. The Junior Auxiliary meets Saturday at 2 00 in the Legion room and all juniors are asked to attend. The Sunshine raffle winner from Wednesday afternoon is Mrs Elizabeth Lambert. Edward Hayes of Decatur HI was elected national commander and Mrs Biester of Pennsylvania national president at the recent convention in Miami Florida.
A reader notes that a prudent place to pause during an automobile tour is at railroad crossings. The suggestion emphasizes safety and awareness of train schedules and signals.
Lowell defeats the Maroons 12 to 0 in Lowell. A late first half punt return setup the first touchdown and a second score in the second quarter sealed the game. Cliff Clavin sparked the Maroons in the third and fourth quarters with strong running but ball control and turnovers kept Lowell ahead. Notable players: Jerry Arsetti, Moose McMorris out injured. Reiner starred at fullback for Bloom.
Thornton's gridders beat Bloom 13 6 in the South Suburban race with key plays including a Nesbit to McMorris connection and a crucial Bloom fumble recovered by Fronczak for a touchdown. Beiner and Ratkus starred on the line as Nesbit handled punting and passing.
Riverdale Mohawks outplayed Pullman A A last season runner up in the Chamber of Commerce league. Franzen and Miller stood out as ends while Jimy caught six passes. Mohawks plan future games vs Mt Carmel Chicago Heights Steger and Red Schmutzler Maroons.
Dolton A. C. defeated Ivanhoe 11 to 10 as Homer held Ivanhoe to three hits and three unearned runs while 22 batters were struck out. Tomer backed the rally with solid pitching as Dalton A. C. collected 12 hits and improved for next season aiming at the Schweitzer cup in the Midwest league.
The thirteenth annual Tuatme Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers met in Brookfield on Tuesday October 10. E N Cassaday Crookfield superintendent urged education focus as Bruce Smythe introduced the district board. Howard Jackson outlined the movement and goals while round table sessions covered fourteen branches.
Calumet City has 86 licensed beer taverns generating 416 600 in license fees for its treasury. Most fees go to overdue payrolls, with a small portion set aside for old bills. Salaries were paid with beer fee funds, though back pay remains. tax warrants replaced cash payment. The town, like many Cook County towns, cannot meet payrolls due to a long tax-payment freeze and is now collecting only small tax cases.
The Toca boys lost to the Chreggva Hrrehts Spikers 25 to something and may need substitutes. Coach Johnny Needles invites players of any experience to try out and find their best positions. This Sunday they travel to Riverdale Park to face the Dalton Blackhawks at DASA's field.
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