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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
1
The Thornton township election results show Republicans sweeping the ticket with Democrats winning three seats. It marks a rare split ticket year as a full Democratic slate appeared on the ballot in a strongly Republican precinct. Official vote tallies follow.
In Calumet Township three Democrats were elected including Michael Keehan as collector and John If Black and John E Kinney as justices of the peace. Riverdale precinct adds two more Riverdale justices A C Reich and John F Kinney as about 20000 votes were cast in the contest.
Walter Haines expresses gratitude to voters in Thorn ton township and to supporters in Dalton Riverdale and South Holland for their help in the township election. He commits to serving the office satisfactorily.
William F. Propper thanks Thornton Township voters for support and defends record. He disputes opposition claims about tax levies and salaries, noting no taxes levied in prior years and payroll figures shown in annual supervisor reports. He pledges economical administration and continued aid to the unemployed.
The Averdale Park District election occurred Tuesday with a large turnout in the township race. Dal ton Park District reelected Walburn Wilcox and Mrs Pauline Slaughter for six years without opposition.
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club met at Mrs F E C Swanberg’s home on Wabash Avenue Tuesday afternoon March 28. Mrs Clarence Crane chairman led an illustrated lecture “Around the World” by the Public Service Company of Northern Uhnoise. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sarah Wilson and Mrs H J Lundgren. The club’s spring luncheon is set for April 11 at the Cottage Restaurant Lexington and 154th Street in Harvey, with a 4 15 bridge to follow.
Voters go to the polls Saturday April 12 to 7 pm for president and board of education seats. Incumbent John Connais seeks re election as president while Thurell Meeder and Tied Rech run for three year terms. Whi Connors is praised for guiding the district through the recent depression and faces no opposition.
A rousing wartime appeal urges citizens to contribute in any way possible from buying war bonds to painting, telegrams, parties, or home repairs. The message emphasizes collective effort and steady progress toward national goals, urging participation in broad forms of support.
Mrs John B Engel of Riverdale died at home on Thursday April 6 at 7 00 pm after a period of poor health due to a weak heart. She was active in patriotic and social affairs, past president of Spencer Cops W R C, president of the Ladies Aid of Sandridge church, and a member of the FASTEN Star. She leaves her husband three sons Norman Lawrence and Edward, three sisters Mrs Laura Kumstman Mrs Comma Lapp Mrs Mathilda Schramke of Chicago, three brothers William Tohn and Edward Rau, and many friends. Funeral services are Saturday at 2 00 pm at the house and 2 30 pm at Sandridge church with interment at Mt Greenwood.
Richard Arthur Loichinger, 8, son of Mrs Omma Loichinger, died at Mercy Hospital on Thursday March 30 after scarlet fever followed by a throat infection and hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Monday at St Paul’s Lutheran Church with St Paul’s School mates in attendance. Interment at Oakland Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, a brother Frank, grandparents Mrs Wmn Belz and Mrs Anton Leichinger, and other relatives.
The Dolton Riverdale portion of the high school district votes Saturday for seven members: G H Gibson E P Dickey H J Anders George P Fisher Gilbert P Lane Frank Trott and Ralph T Crean. Wm L Doepp stands as sole trustee candidate. Herman J Anders of Dolton and Gilbert P Lane of Riverdale are noted as strong contenders. Local pupils urge support for these candidates at the Saturday election.
Riverdale fire department answered two alarms on April 6. The Hammond Lumber Company bin fire likely started by spontaneous combustion and was quickly controlled. Dalton firefighters assisted. About 45 minutes later a frame cottage at 13709 Illinois Street owned by Mr and Mrs Clarence Stanerth burned due to an overheated stove. interior and contents were badly damaged.
Local and personal items report Mrs Christine Nelson of Riverdale traveling to Milwaukee to visit her daughter Ida Ich. The Bridge club gathered at 3419 Lincoln Ave Polton with 70% better health noted for Wis Propper. Various visits, entertainments, and gatherings are recorded along with a driving accident near a golf course injuring a car and fence. Multiple residents from Dolton and nearby towns are listed with trips, birthdays, club activities, and social events including a raffle winner and a mistaken party attribution.
John T Kinney expresses gratitude to friends and supporters from the Democratic and Republican camps ahead of the fast Tuesday April event. He urges continued backing and unity.
A $100000 damage suit against the city of Chicago Heights began in the Superior Court before Judge Fitch. John R Robertson claims pollution of Thorn Creek and Little Calumet River has spoiled his Sibley boulevard subdivision, lowering property values and killing salability.
Miss Florence Sutton and Rudolph Omt were married Saturday evening April 1 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Kemnitz officiating. Agnes Polcha of Roseland served as maid of honor. The couple reside at 709 W 112th Street Roseland and plan a June trip to New York to meet Rudolphs grandmother Ida Tews arriving from Germany.
American Legion Auxiliary Viv Albrecht and Mrs Nelson toured Oak Forest visiting veterans and learning of needs. They highlighted underwear and clothing shortages and urged donations to the club and village hall. Members urged support for a $500 gold piece raffle and scheduled following meetings.
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