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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1932
Page
5
Appliance shop advertises wringer rollers belts and washing machine repairs. Sample items accepted. Hours 1 to 5:30 daily, Thursday and Saturday evenings 7 to 9. Location 10780 Michigan Ave Pullman 7706.
The Washington P T A invites members to an evening meeting on Thursday November 3 1932 at 8 oclock in the school gymnasium. Mrs Chester Green state chairman of Better Films will discuss Know Your Child Entertainment and refreshments will be provided A membership drive is planned and The Pointer will publish more details next week. New officers include Mrs Bender elected vice president and program chairman and Mrs G Zilsberger named publicity chairman at the executive committee meeting.
The Lincoln Parent Teacher Association schedules a meeting on Tuesday November 1 1982 at 8 00 pm in Lincoln school with a social hour in the Domestic Science room. a prior Halloween party is planned on Saturday October 29 at the Lincoln gym with Joe Longs orchestra, 25 cent tickets, and a 3 reel motion picture History of Gas shown by Public Service.
The Franklin P T A opens with a Halloween themed piece inviting children to parties and witchcraft fun. Mrs Bruce Smyth district director spoke guiding new members to join and attend monthly meetings.
Mrs C F Norton chaired as Mr E E Bratcher superintendent of Harvey grade schools spoke on education at the October 25 meeting in the high school auditorium. Bratcher described the three periods of a child’s education and outlined the primary secondary and university stages. An invitation to Father’s Night on November 1 was extended.
Calumet City A. C. defeated the Mohawks 7 to 0 after a scoreless first half. Mohawks threatened late, Straven’s end zone pass grounded for a touchback. Next game vs East Harvey A. C. at 2 30 p m on Sunday at Arrows field 188th street east of the C & E I railroad.
Dolton Shamrocks overwhelmed Riverdale Panthers 18 to 0 as Baseheart Uuzzo and Corriveau scored touchdowns. Next Sunday October 30 they face Phoenix at Dolton Park with a 3:00 kickoff. The Dolton Speedboys meet Roseland Hawks Juniors in the 1:80 p.m. curtain raiser.
In St Paul, the Major Bowling League season presents standings and schedule notes with H. Bock serving as secretary. The brief item highlights organizational roles and upcoming matches within the league.
Past Commander J G Thul dies at the 14th annual department convention in Danville Illinois on August 16 1932. The note lists new officers for 1938 83 including Darl Maurer as commander Herman Wiebke vice commander Russell Trimble finance officer John G Thul chaplain Lindsay Huston historian Edward Hiltz sergeant at arms J Nelson adjutant Graves Registration Officer Robert Haney and an executive committee with multiple names. The article also mentions measures for membership verification and the transfer of Civil War era colors to Roseland post 49 by Mrs Christian Bark wife of the last Civil War veteran.
Regular meeting at Coldale Friday starts promptly at 7:00 p m. Then to Colfax Lodge for Noble Grand night and welcome ceremonies for the new pastor at Emmanuel church Dalton Sunday evening. Walter Nowak burned at Nowak Mills and will be homebound. plans include a Morrison hotel reception for Dave Gordon and Effie Sillander with thirty from Doldale attending.
The Shamrocks defeated the Riverdale Panthers 18 to 0 last Sunday with two fumbles returned for touchdowns one from a deflected pass and another on a tackle. Sunday October 30 the Panthers host the Wentworth Avenue Arrows at Riverdale Park at 2 80 p m inviting fans to attend.
After the business meeting and program the Bryant P T A invited attendees to the gymnasium for a faculty reception. The hospitality committee aims to ensure everyone has a chance to meet all the teachers.
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