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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1933

Page

5

Joint install at Paul Gall Post honors fallen Marine

The Paul Gall Post installed officers Julius Nelson as Commander August Bowse as Vice Commander Carl Meginnis as Finance Officer John G Thul as Chaplain Steve Hampton as Sergeant at Arms Robert Haney as Historian. Otto Raiman of the Fourth District led the ceremony. A portrait of Paul Gall was unveiled celebrating his World War II martyrdom.

Paul Gall Julius Nelson August Bowse Carl Meginnis Caplain John G. Thul Steve Hampton Robert Haney Fourth District Otto Raiman Roy White Dalton White Haney John Lambert Slusser Brothers Riverdale Maurer Dolton Thul

American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers

The American Legion Auxiliary held an installation with Mrs Lucy Spencer as Fourth District Director and Meta Schroder as president of the Senior unit. Officers for the Junior Auxiliary and Legion were named. Navy Day observances and dues notices followed with calls for 100 percent membership.

Lucy Spencer Harvey Fourth District Aunilary Meta Schroder Elizabeth Lambert Edith Rudolph Mable Nelson Hazel Slaughter Mary Ferguson Helen Thul Alice Gilbert Theresa Koulvos Zelda Bock Ethel Campanile Dorothy Wiebke Flaine Deichen Evelyn Boseman At Arms Mary Louise McGowen Betty May Schroder Otto Raiman Schroder Frankie Albrecht American Legion Auxiliary Albrecht al O Theodore Roosevelt

Panthers fall to Blackhawks in Sunday football clash

Panthers lose 24 to 6 at Panther's field Riverdale Park as Dalton Blackhawks win. Auinunga the Dall Was chese shines in a solid team effort, despite last Sunday's 7–0 setback to Morgan Park. Next Sunday the Hawks travel to Dalton Park. kickoff at 2:00.

Panthers Hawks Dalton Park

Maroons Sail Past Lansing in 5-0 Football Win

The Macons Maroons shut out Lansing 5-0 as Garry scored the opening TD and Clanin added a second with Odle and Dengler dominating on both lines. Patty starred at quarterback fullback and left tackle as the Maroons controlled play and chase upcoming dates with Steger Mommence and Mohawks on the horizon.

Maroons Lansing Eames Ch Clanin Garry Macon Canin Clarin George Dengler George Odle Clanin Wally Patty Steger Momence Dalton

Thornton Wildcats Meet Calumet City in South Suburban Showdown

Thornton and Calumet City, South Suburban champs, clash next Saturday in Harvey as Thornton seeks sole lead. Calumet City upset Kankakee and beat Blue Island 3 0, relying on last year’s champions with Beiner moved to the line after punt issues. Coach Lipe prep Barnes and Butkus as replacements for injured Nesbit.

Thornton Wildcat Calumet City Harvey Kankakee Blue Island Beiner Bloom Thornton Pajak E. Shumpes Fa ‘L Ie Ae BB Lipe Barnes Grahovic Butkus Nesbit

Franklin P T A hears Mrs Miller on parent duties

Mrs Helen Miller former Franklin P T A president gave an inspiring talk at the first meeting October 12 on parents responsibilities to their children in trying times. Mr Bright spoke on forty years of teacher training and progress urging continuation of modern education.

Helen Miller Franklin Parent Teacher Association Ma Bright Mr. Bright Franklin P. T. A Franklin School M. Vandenberg 3B. Kay

Conference in Brookfield showcases large P T A attendance

District 19 P T A held its autumn conference at Brookfield on October 10 with a record turnout. The program featured a Little Black Sambo play by Lincoln school pupils, round table discussions, posters from Harvey schools, a luncheon, and performances by the Mothersingers directed by Gladys Wineralrye.

Brookfield Lincoln School Charlotte Brown Harvey

Days of ’19 Dance At Harvey Lodge Elks

The Harvey Lodge Elks announce a big event next Saturday October 21 evening The Days of ’19 Dance with admission $1 per couple Dress includes ladies in Ballet outfits gingham dresses red woolens bonnets and men in overalls mustaches boots spurs or similar. Currency inflation at door District Deputy George E Davis officially visits on Wednesday October 25 hoping for 290 members present Initiation lunch and a good time Also Thursday October 26 Ladies Auxiliary hosts a mixed bridge party.

AH Elks George E. Davis

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