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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
5
Comrades are urged to attend Tuesday night September 12 at 8 pm for officer nominations and a full report on the state convention plus plans for the national convention. Refreshments will be provided. Vice-commander Wiebke, noted as an artist in painting, contributes to the evening.
The Sons of the American Legion will perpetuate unselfish service to country and the ideals learned in World War I camps ships and battlefields. Bryce P Beard NC chairman explains how the organization was formed following Portland Oregon convention and that local squadrons have already been established nationwide ahead of the Chicago national convention October 2 to 5.
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a Wednesday 2 PM meeting. The Junior Auxiliary meets Saturday at 2 PM on Sept. 9. Delegates Frankie Albrecht Meta Schroeder and Viola Wiebke attend the Chicago national convention in October. Registration for the convention costs $2 for members and their immediate families.
Mohawks defeat South Side Falcons 9 to 4 before an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 fans at West Pullman Park. Neath, Simnick, Rust, Lieb, Flahive and Kasha led a five run seventh inning rally that secured the championship with a large crowd watching the Inter-Community Twilight league finale. Next Sunday the Mohawks host Calten A C in Riverdale.
The Dolton Park Clowns defeated Placerdale 38 to 10 and beat Harvey Grandes 16 to 5 on Labor Day as Johnny Albrecht fanned 17 in the latter, while Schlinger Tilison led the hitting with a home run and two triples. Needles earned the other win, and the club showcased speed with nine stolen bases. They set up a Sunday clash with the Lincoln Park Cardinals with 26 total runs in two games.
The third annual tennis tournament between Riverdale and Dolton clubs concluded on Labor Day in Dolton Park with Riverdale winning 7 to 3 and earning a leg on The Pointer cup. Individual match results feature names like Clarence Muller, Jo Kumarowski, Helen Rudloff, Carolyn O'Brien, Ed Baseheart, and Peter John Kurz among others.
The Vagabonds travel to Blue Island to face the Blue Island Boosters Sunday September 10 at 3:00 PM at Blue Island park near York and Gregory streets. A 2:15 PM ride from The Pointer office offers round trips for five cents.
The Century of Progress stamps issued August 25, imperforate and wagummed, now sell for $2 per 2 sheets of 24. The Dolton Stamp Club plans to exhibit these sheets soon and continues a series on former U S commemoratives. A Graf Zeppelin flight to South America and beyond prompts a 50c special airmail stamp forthcoming from Florida with more details to come.
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