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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1930

Page

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Primaries yield wins for Reich Propper Jaranowski

Otto F Reich wins for president and County Board member. Wm F Propper and John W Jaranowski secure large majorities in county contests. Peter A Anker and George Gibson lose seats in county commissioner races in country towns amid countywide results across four local precincts.

Peter A. Anker George Gibson Otto F. Reich Wm. F. Propper Ickes Foster John W. Jarnanowski Busse Miller G. A Lonnquist Jaranowski Kriz Eeegetonee Carolan Schmidt Lieber Conteesis Miller, C. B Houcek McFeeley Sett Guyton Brumley Gibson Anker Siebold Mitchell Thomson Hess Wise Saar Stanton Ogrtese Passeetssss Savage McCormick Board of Review Deneen Wa Neeeesen Eed Weber Senden den Lendenewesan Swissler Cornelius Weber Tee Ting Tsar Eatbnece G. A. Miller Kriz An Adeaaweenee Caroline Lieber A Esapeneeeneeeeee Tes Anker Nee Ennee See Cane Rene Hioucek Ehgrhes Geene McFeeley

Democratic Primary Quiet as Country Towns Back Neighbors

Voters largely abstained with light turnout as country towns favored neighbors on the Republican ticket. J. Ham. Lewis won the United States Senate nomination by 154,519 plurality. Robert Sweitzer took county clerk by 141,301. Meyering captured sheriff by 102,649. J. J. O'Rourke showed strength in country areas but lost city ballots.

J. Ham. Lewis United States Robert Sweitzer Meyering J. J. O’rourke

Dolton Troop 1 Invites Local Groups to Scout Meeting

Dolton Troop 1 extends an invitation to members of the Lincoln Avenue PTA Woman's Relief Corps and Woman's Auxiliary to attend a Monday meeting from 7 to 9 p m. Ed Luken gave an instructional demonstration on artificial respiration and donated a first aid kit for hikes. Ten scouts under Mr Wesse completed outdoor tests at the Outdoor Instruction Period. Troop 797 Riverdale reports several scouts earning ranks and merit badges at a Palmer Park Court of Honor. Troop 1 Dalton invited to visit, while Riverdale Troop 797 challenges them in scout work.

Boy Scout News Dolton Lincoln Avenue Wesse Harvey Riverdale Palmer Park Gordon Clausen Dan Donaway Jack Finnerty Harry Fidemen Wilson Palmer John Kinney Tom Kinney Dalton Cook County Department of Scout

Riverdale Clerk Denies Rumor of Resignation

A Riverdale clerk declares rumors of her intent to resign if re elected are untrue and she will continue to perform duties. She urges voters not to be misled by propaganda and recalls Lindbergh’s Paris flight as a reminder of self reliance.

Riverdale

WRECK OF B. & O. C T WRECK ATTRACTS RIVERDALE CROWD

At ten minutes to twelve last Monday night a heavy B&O freight derailed near 137th Street Riverdale. Engine 4519 plunged, another locomotive left rails but was stopped. Firemen escaped unharmed. engineer crawled free as steam hissed. Crowds watched crews clear wreckage with Illinois Central assistance and a 150 ton wrecker. Confusion in signals blamed for the crash.

Riverdale 137Th Street Riverdale Fire Department Illinois Central Allen

Ivanhoe Garden Club Hosts April Meeting

Miss B Giffin entertained the Ivanhoe Garden Club on April 4 at her home. C Campbell of Homewood lectured on gladiolus and discussed how moisture affects bloom size. Mrs Wm Graves will host the club at 14123 S Dearborn on the 18th.

B. Giffin Ivanhoe Garden Club C. Campbell Homewood

New Stores Open In City Retail District

W C Zesch & Son debut a new store and salesroom at 13624 26 Indiana avenue. R Weiner to open Peoples Dry Goods in the Schwab building at 74 E 187th street with gents furnishings and shoes. Business to begin April 15 with souvenirs offered on each dollar purchase.

W. C. Zesch & Son Indiana Avenue R. Weiner Schwab E. 187Th Street Peoples Dry Goods

Independent Party slate for village offices listed

WM G Dolton seeks Village Clerk seat backing eighteen years of service with no foes. Frank Dieckman runs for Trustee with two years as lay trustee and a stand against rushed railroad proposals. William Maurer seeks Trustee, long time teacher and real estate dealer advocating fair property valuations. George H Schaefer runs for Trustee, veteran merchant and former board member, Eduation leader. Vote next Tuesday April 15. Adv. 49-1 Committee

WM. G. Dolton Frank Dieckman William Maurer George H. Schaefer Dalton Board of Education Schaefer

Mothers Club Tea Held by Mrs Baumgartner in Riverdale

Mrs Gustav Baumgartner of 5 E 187th Street hosted the Mothers Club on Wednesday afternoon April 9 1930. Usual good time. Lost on Indiana Avenue Riverdale a dark brown leather billfold with a light brown government agent card. Liberal reward offered Inquire Pointer Office.

Gustav Baumgartner E. 187Th Street Mothers Club Indiana Avenue Riverdale Inquire Pointer

Local and Personal Highlights From Dalton Area

Mr and Mrs John Engel returned from a three months south tour with health improving Mrs Engel. Miss Betty Hartford of Dalton operated on for appendicitis at Ingalls Memorial hospital Harvey and is recovering. Dalton Theatre adds The Arkansas Woodchopper April 16 with Arkie top radio shows drawing fans. A new daughter arrived April 3 to Mr and Mrs Russell Bales at 61 East 138th Street. The Girls Club Saint Marys hosts an Easter Monday card and dance at 8. P T A at Chicago Street held its annual election with Mrs Miller as president and officers named.

John Engel Kathryn Zornow Anna Stark Ruth Messerschmidt Katherine Fritz Bertha Gleim Tillie Schneider Margaret Lotz Dorothy Jones Harriet Lorenzen Lizzie Yost Gertude Barkowski Dalton Theatre Arkansas Woodchopper Arkie WLS Dalton Russell Bales East 138Th Street Ingall’s Memorial Hospital Harley Raney Blue Island Hospital George H. Schaefer W. J. Haney Helen Phoenix Arizona Chicago Street P. T. A Miller Miss Proper Henry O’brien

Elks Install Officers At Harvey Lodge

Elks Lodge installed officers for the year after a 6 45 dinner. More than 125 members attended with William Savage of Oak Park in charge of ceremonies. Local and visiting members from Oak Park Chicago Heights and Blue Island assisted. The new officers include Jack Theil Leading Knight Parry Haines Secretary William Plagge Treasurer J Pettegrew Tyler and others. A follow up event is set for April 23 with a spread and program for Dalton Riverdale members.

Harvey Lodge B. P. O. Elks William Savage Oak Park Chicago Heights Blue Island Jack Theil Herman Birkholz Wm. Voss, Jr Lew Marks Syrus Sheehan Esquire J. J. Lynch Chaplin Parry Haines William Plagge James Pettegrew Tyler Wm. Haines J. W. Chapman Grand Lodge Paul Miller Dalton Riverdale

Village Next Candidates On The Skirmish Line

The village election is set for next Tuesday April 15 with polls from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverdale and Doliun voters choose party tickets led by local citizens. The Pointer keeps neutral stance and invites each slate to present views. DOLTON Peoples Party lists Jessie Moomaw for Clerk and trustees William J. Dorman Henry J. Mohr and Henry A. Greick. Independent Party nominates Wm. G. Dalton for Clerk and trustees Frank Diekman William Maurer and George H. Schaefer.

Riverdale Doliun Dolton Peoples Party Jessie Moomaw William J. Dorman Henry J. Mohr Henry A. Greick Independent Party Wm. G. Dalton Frank Diekman William Maurer George H. Schaefer

Local Tickets Listed for Clerk Trustees and Police Magistrate

Peoples Party nominates George L. Koehler for Clerk and Raymond Bishop C A Gruhlke and Walter G Woosnam for Trustees. Police Magistrate nominee Raymond Baumgartner. Independent Republican backs Walter Dreesen for Clerk A Ross Lambert William Nottorf and Jacob P Kirsch for Trustees. Herbert F Zornow for Police Magistrate.

Peoples Party George L. Koehler Raymond Bishop C. A. Gruhlke Walter G. Woosnam Raymond Baumgartner Independent Republican Walter Dreesen A. Ross Lambert William Nottorf Jacob P. Kirsch Herbert F. Zornow

Berger Health Notes Highlight Campaign and Welcoming New Baby

Berger school embraces the Toxin Anti Toxin drive with nearly all children responding to treatment. Dr Walvoord plans a third session Friday morning at the school. The senior room posts a high health average of 97 percent. No clinic until painters finish redecorating the Health center, with a definite date to come. The community nurse welcomed a newborn, welcomed by her people as Alta Itter RN reports.

Berger Alta Itter R. N

Dolton Church Sale and Card Party Announced

The Dolton Ladies Aid will hold an Apron and Bakery sale at the former A. & P. store in Dolton on Saturday April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs. F. Schabloske will host a banco and card party at the A. O. U. W. hall in Dolton on Thursday evening May 1 at 8 15 p.m. with a door prize and King and Queen prizes. Tickets cost 35 cents and all are welcome.

Dolton M. E. Church Dolton F. Schabloske A. O. A. W. Hall Ill

Have Your Gardens Plowed by H Greick on East Lincoln

Notice invites garden work with plowing and hauling of black dirt by H Greick on East Lincoln Avenue. Contact by phone Dolton 894W2.

H. Greick Lincoln Avenue Dolton

Mrs. Fredericka Klein Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Fredericka Klein died at 5 o clock Monday morning March 31 at her Lincoln avenue home near Propper corner after years of illness followed by apoplexy. She was buried April 2 at Oak Lawn cemetery Thornton. She leaves four children Ralph Minnie Melvin and Eleanor Klein one son in law A Rutz one grandchild three brothers two sisters and other relatives and friends.

Fredericka Klein Lincoln Avenue Propper

New Experts Join Mathiel Mathies Beauty Shoppe Staff

Mathiel Mathies Beauty Shoppe at 11501 Michigan Avenue announces three new staff members Mrs Mabel Deats formerly of Make-up beauty shop Miss Vernette Beaupre and Miss Esther Butler from Paul's fingerwave salon Stevens building. The operators are established finger waving artists and a special combination rate is offered to patrons. See advertisement elsewhere in this edition.

Mathies Beauty Shoppe Michigan Avenue Mabel Deats Vernette Beaupre Esther Butler Paul Stevens Building Mathiel

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Big Bertha John Jaranowski Wm. Weber Shell Govier U. S McCormick Ene Deneen Jenkins Wisler Renee E McPherson Marenat Foster President County Board Reich Ee Uaweesn Albert Asta Fitzgerald Erickson Waste Martini Aeeteaee Reich Srlapedar Pasay County Commissioners Pen Nustenense Ceev Essences Reich Anderson Albert Albert Meeereeeenee Schoeppe Pedersen Eastman Anny Mackermee Schulz Lindbergh Paris St. Mary’s Church Geo. Tuck Eleanor Robert Flieth Hot Springs Ark Elks
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