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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1933

Page

5

Officers Elected At Regular Legion Meeting 1938

At the regular meeting Tuesday night September 26 officers for 1938 were elected Julius Nelson as Commander August Bonse as Vice Commander Karl Meginnis as Finance Officer John G. Thul as Chaplain Steve Hampton as Sergeant at Arms and Robert Haney as Historian A joint installation is planned for Friday October 13 A call goes out for a general clean up Saturday October 15 and for a piano donation to Dolton 60957 John Thul after 6 pm

Julius Nelson August Bonse Karl Meginnis John G. Thul Steve Hampton Robert Haney Tinley Berle Dent Ts Lansing Chicago Palmer House Illinois Sherman Medinah Athletic Club Adjutant’s Office Messanine Chicago Stadium W. Madison St Chicago Civic Opera Soldier’s Field Grant Park Illinois Parade Evie Street Ontario Street Ohio Street Michigan Avenue

Pinochle and Bunco Party and Installations Planned

The American Legion Auxiliary invites members to a pinochle and bunco party Friday at 8 30 p m in Riverdale village hall. A joint installation is scheduled for Friday evening October 18, 1932. Prize returns and unsold tickets should be given to Mrs. Albrecht and Mrs. Wiebke.

Riverdale Albrecht Wiebke

Family mirror shows age after decades of use

The article notes that when the same family uses a mirror for 80 or 10 years it begins to reflect aging in its appearance, implying wear or changes over long periods.

Mohawks Take Series Final Over Dolton Park Clowns

The Mohawks beat the Dolton Park Clowns 7 to 4 after trailing 4 0 in the first inning. Bob Neath and Schmall led the Mohawks with key hits, tying the game by the fifth and pushing ahead with a three run ninth. Dolton Park managed five total hits as Harry Straven pitched well. Next Sunday Mohawks face Robbins Eagles at Riverdale park in a scheduled game.

Mohawks Dolton Park Clowns Tawks Schmall Flahive W. Winze Simnick Rust Bells Lieb Alex Schmall Bob Neath W. Hinze Neath Kortum Kasha J. Albrecht Harry Straven Clowns Hut Riverdale Park Robbins Eagles

Dolton Park Clowns fall to Riverdale Mohawks in finale

Dolton Park Clowns lose 7 to 4 to Riverdale Mohawks in the second of a two game series. Both teams each have one win and hint at a future three game set to settle supremacy. Bruce Gilley and Bob Neath clocked sprint times near 3.4 seconds while Al Korium matched Gilley in circling bases.

Polton Park Clowns Dolton Dolton Park Clowns Riverdale Mohawks American Legion Bobby” Albrecht Dalton Park John Connors Riverdale Clowns

Vagabond A C Defeats Robbins Colored Team at Dalton Park

The Vagabonds beat Robbins colored team 16 to 6 at Dalton Park on Sunday. Anna Seip returned to the mound after two months, allowed 7 hits with steady control. Marguerite Grapenthien and Kate Poort contributed key hits, while Slusser redeemed an error with two line drives. The Vagabonds join a league and will play indoor ball this winter. There is no game scheduled for Sunday October 1 as the girls plan a trip to the fair grounds.

A. C Vagabonds Robbins Dalton Park Anna Seip Marguerite Grapenthien Dorothy Slusser Kate Poort

Lincoln PTA to Meet at Lincoln School

Lincoln parents and teachers join for the first PTA meeting of 1933 at Lincoln School Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. New officers seek cooperation and ideas with informal gathering and updates on forthcoming Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers events.

Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Lincoln School Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Younker Mirs A. TL. Smith Tittle Baker Bright Krause Kroon P. E. Hampton Ray Wise Anders Kay Thomsen Cora Miller Messerschmidt

Washington School P T A Holds First Meeting Of Year

The Washington School P T A will meet October 5 at 2 30 PM in the school auditorium. Three talks by Mrs Brown Mrs Tr Miller and Miss Margaret Kerr will cover What the P T A can do for the Parent Child and Teachers. Attend to support the year’s work.

Washington School Brown Tr. Miller Margaret Kerr

Albrechts Africa Trip Delights Local Audience

A large audience enjoyed Mr. Albrecht's movies and slides about Africa despite rain. Officers served doughnuts and coffee in the cafeteria after the meeting. The next gathering is planned for October with a reception hosted by Mrs. R. H. Haskin, Publicity Chair.

J.C. PL Albrecht Africa Harvey R. H. Haskin

Riverdale Club Plans Meeting At Riverdale Park

The Riverdale Tennis Club will hold a meeting at the Riverdale Park field house Monday evening October 2 at 8 PM. The gathering seeks to discuss club activities and upcoming matches.

Riverdale Tennis Club Riverdale Park

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Gather for September and October Events

Three Link News reports a Friday meeting with initiation and refreshments, a grand October 3 reception at Hall of Good Samaritan Lodge in Chicago for the Grand Master, and a District TA meeting in Monee. It notes Daldale's second degree staff visiting Three Links Lodge October 1 to confer degrees and invites members to attend upcoming events and support the Grand Master.

Hall of Good Samaritan Lodge South Millard Ave Chicago Ogden 22Nd Street Odd Fellows Rebekahs Canton Theta Rho Dist Monee Daldale Three Links Lodge Doldale

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