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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
7
Comrades invite all to Friday October 5 instalation of Ladies Auxiliary officers. Excellent turnout at the first meeting shows support for the new leadership. Dues are due. Paul Gall Post No. 303 honors a Comrade selected as delegate to the national convention in Miami, Past Commander Carl Maurer. Next regular meeting Tuesday night October 9.
The county court ruling lowers Cook County general tax bills again after a prior 15 percent cut. The sanitary district rate drops nine cents from 67 cents and the basic rate falls from 1.52 dollars, with forest preserve and county rates reduced four cents each. Total 17 cent cut on the 6.80 dollar 1982 rate. The new reduction applies to the entire bill rather than only improvements.
Degree of Honor members and mothers are urged to attend a juvenile convention in the grand ballroom at Municipal Pier on Saturday September 29 1934 with meeting called at 130 pm. Dalton 941 to call for details. Oak Lodge plans a regular meeting Friday September 1984 with a drill exhibition by the Sunshine Club. Senior Juvenile meeting and Sunshine Club session follow in October. Cora Miller Juvenile Director.
A bulletin flashed on a movie screen in Dublin informed Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cox that their home was on fire, prompting firefighters to rush to the scene and prevent further damage.
Franklin P T A plans its first meeting for Thursday afternoon September 27 with a following issue to announce the regular monthly meeting. Washington P T A will meet Thursday October 4 at 3 00 PM in the Music room of Washington school with readings by grades one and four and a vocal solo by Mrs James Matheson. National Parent Teacher Day is set for September 29 at A Century of Progress in Chicago with board members of the National Congress of Parents as guests at 3 00 PM in the Hall of States Court.
The St Paul Arrows clinched the pennant by defeating St John 14 to 4 at American Giants park. Ted Reich led hitters with two doubles and two singles, while Chuck Marcus pitched despite many errors by his team. Next Sunday the Arrows face Dolton Park Clowns at Dolton Park with C Marcus and F Frederick to start. Edward Lobre of Baltimore obtained a divorce after his wife spoke in her sleep.
The Riverdale Mohawks topped the Ivanhoe Cardinals 4 to 1 at Riverdale Park last Sunday. Pitcher Herb Hinze baffled Ivanhoe with curve balls while Turk Simnick provided timely hits despite a knee injury. Teammates Irish Flahive and Dave Kasha starred defensively as the club finished 18 wins 6 losses and extended thanks to supporters and boosters.
Thornton swept Joliet 20 to 9 on the first night game of the year as flood lights impressed fans. Nelson opened the scoring, Kleckner and Hellman added touchdowns, with a Nelson safety amid foggy conditions. Thornton faces Waukegan Friday at 8 p.m. Riverdale hosts Riverdale Mohawks at Riverdale Park Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus announce a box social auction on Thursday evening October 4 with refreshments prepared by wives and friends and dancing. A fish fry fundraiser for St Marys church is set for Thursday October 25 in the school hall with 25 cent tickets and dancing. Local Knights hosted Italian Night with guest Zeke Bonura of the Chicago White Sox interviewed by Bob Caverlee, sharing career highlights.
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