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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1930

Page

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Dolton and Riverdale Vote Returns Show Mixed Results

In Dolton the Independent ticket won by a safe margin led by clerk Bill Dalton while Mrs Jessie Moomaw ran against him. Riverdale saw a clean sweep for the Peoples Party with George L Koehler as clerk receiving the top vote total. Voters faced a rainy day and small turnout with no major public question on the ballot.

Dolton Bill” Dolton Jessie Moomaw Dalton Pointer Riverdale Peoples Party George L. Koehler

Riverdale Political Results and Lost Pocket Book

Walter C. Dreesen leads trustees race in Riverdale with diverse party lines and long vote totals from 1923 to 1930. Independent and Peoples party listings show multiple candidates and totals, alongside notices for police magistrate and clerk races and a lost pocket book on 137th street near Indiana avenue. The item ends with a public notice seeking the owner.

Walter C. Dreesen Trustees Straight Peoples Albert R. Lambert Jacob P. T. Kirsch William H. Nottorf Herbert F. Zornow Indiana Avenue

Twenty Years Ago Local Notes in Wells and Riverdale

Herman Behrens of Wells Minnesota returned home after a week with his mother in Crete Illinois and visiting his brother John Behrens and family in Dalton. Eugene Block was elected Alderman of the Thirty third ward with a 2458 plurality. Illinois Brick Co bought Wisconsin Lime and Cement Co yards at Dalton and took possession April 1. Chicagoy and Riverdale Lumber Co will expand its building material line and runs a large mail order business mailing 30 000 catalogues annually. Riverdale Pullman Branch school adds a rear fire escape to a building erected thirty years ago.

Herman Behrens Wells Minn Crete Ill John Behrens Dalton Eugene Block Burnside Reading Block Calumet Electric Riverdale Illinois Brick Co Wisconsin Lime and Cement Co Chicagoy and Riverdale Lumber Co Cement Company The Lumber Co Pullman Branch

Boy Scout News Highlights Test-Passing Hike and Rallies

Assistant Mr. Wesse led a hike with Scouts on Saturday April 12. Leenswart Bowman and Burwell earned Tenderfoot rank at the April Board of Review. Kolbros and Huhn earned Second Class. A Scout meeting is set for Monday April 21 with no special program planned. Riverdale Troop challenges Dolton Troop I for a rally May 30 featuring events and points toward a loving cup prize.

Ass’t Wesse Board of Review Leenswart Bowman Burwell Kolbros Huhn Lincoln Avenue Assn Woman’s Relief Corps Woman’s Auxiliary Riverdale Troop Boy Scouts Dolton Troop I Dolton Riverdale

Name the Fast Train of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois

The Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway invites submissions for a name for a new fast train between Chicago and St. Louis. A prize of 100 dollars is awarded to the best name and 50 dollars to the second best. Submit to E. H. Batchelder in Chicago. The train mirrors the LaSalle and Dearborn in type, departing Chicago around 3 p.m. and reaching St. Louis before 10 p.m. Return departs St. Louis at 8:45 p.m. and arrives in Chicago early afternoon.

Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway Chicago St. Louis E. H. Batchelder McCormick

State Health Engineers Survey Calumet Streams in Chicago Heights

State health department engineers arrive in Chicago Heights to survey Thorn creek and other Calumet district streams for pollution sources. The three week local survey feeds into a Springfield report guiding future sewage disposal improvements and assigning responsibility.

State Health Department Chicago Heights Calumet District Little Calumet River Thorn Creek Butterfield Creek Deer Creek Thorncreek Springfield Chicago Heights Star

Thanks Voters Thanking Support for Village Clerk Election

Jessie M. Moomaw expresses gratitude to friends for generous support last Tuesday in the village clerk election and says it was greatly appreciated.

Jessie M. Moomaw

Harms Bros welcome twin sons and local notices

Arthur and Albert Harms greet flourishing families with birth of Albert Jr. on April 11 and Arthur Jr. on April 12 at Ingalls Memorial hospital. The Dalton Riverdale lodge invites Harvey Lodge members to a reception on April 28. Fred Danielson and Ella Dreesen Danielson welcome a baby girl born April 10. Sperry Fry visits from Fort Wayne while Edward Friese visits relatives. Jacob Decklar mourns mother Susan Decklar at 92, funeral held in Chicago after moving from Freeport.

Harms Bros Arthur Albert Albert Jr Ingalls Memorial Hospital Arthur Jr Harvey Lodge B. P. O. Ellis Dalton-Riverdale Lodge Hall Fred Danielson Harvey Danielson Ella Dreesen Riverdale Sperry Fry Fort Wayne Ind Fry International Harvester Co Edward Friese Arlington Heights N. P. Lorenzen Dalton Jacob A. Decklar Evanston Susan Decklar George Richards North Fairfield Avenue Chicago Freeport, Il

Petersen couple celebrates silver wedding at A. O. W. hall

The Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petersen were surprised on their 25th anniversary last Saturday evening April 12 when over seventy relatives and friends gathered at the A. O. W. hall. A fine lunch was served and the couple received many presents.

Henry Petersen A. O. W. Hall Mrs. Petersen

Lincoln Avenue P T A to Attend Scout Meeting Demo

Emily C. Kipley urges Lincoln Avenue P. T. A. to attend Troop 1 Dalton scouts meeting next Monday evening April 21 at the Lincoln Avenue gym for a demonstration. She requests good representation from the association.

Boy Scouts of Dalton Lincoln Avenue Emily C. Kipley

Card of Thanks from The Peoples Party

The Peoples Party thank Riverdale voters for loyal support at the April 15 election and pledge to merit continued confidence. George L. Koehler, Raymond G. Bishop, Walter G. Woosnam, Clarence A. Gruhlke, Raymond Baumgartner.

Peoples Party George Koehler Ewn The Riverdale George L. Koehler Raymond G. Bishop Walter G. Woosnam Clarence A. Gruhlke Raymond Baumgartner

School Board Elections Quiet Run Result

Dr. J. A. Kollar won the presidency of the Board of Education District 148. Herman J. Anders and Fergn Fike were elected without opposition. Louis E. Reich was re-elected to the Board of Directors of School District 133 Riverdale.

J. A. Kollar Board of Education Herman J. Anders Fergn Fike Louis E. Reich Riverdale

John Lahti Declares Win as Precinct Committeeman

John Lahti thanks voters and friends for hearty support in the Primary Election and announces his victory as precinct committeeman.

John Lahti

Governor Emmer Considers Special Session on Cook County Tax

Governor Emmer, after talks with Chicago and Cook County groups, signals a likely special session of the Legislature to address the county tax issue. Some lawyers and financiers favor an immediate bond issue as the fastest fix.

Emmerson Cook County Chicago

Piano Recital At Bennett School Draws Large Audience

A piano recital at Bennett school on Thursday afternoon April 10 drew a large crowd of pupils and parents. Miss Naomi Grant of Riverdale teaches music at Bennett. About 22 numbers were performed and the program was enjoyed. Some pupils showed exceptional ability and promise for the future.

Bennett School Naomi Grant Riverdale

Dolton Independent Party Thanks Voters

To the voters of the Village of Dolton the Independent Party Ticket expresses thanks for the vote and confidence in an honest efficient and economical administration of village affairs by William G. Dalton Frank Diekman William Maurer and Geo. H. Schaefer.

Dolton Independent Party Neawer William G. Dalton Frank Diekman William Maurer Geo. H. Schaefer

Voters thanked for support in South Holland village election

To the voters of South Holland the writers express sincere appreciation for support in the village election and during their term in office hoping to justify the trust placed in them. Jos. Bottema Arnold Dalenberg John G. Voss

South Holland

Garden work notice from H Grelek on East Lincoln Avenue

Have your gardens plowed and black dirt hauled by H Grelek on East Lincoln Avenue. Phone Dolton 894W2.

H. Grelek Lincoln Avenue Dolton

Auto Collision Claims Dolton Man After Meet Return

Andrew Messerschmidt of Dolton died from a fractured skull after a Friday night auto collision on Halsted street near Washington Park Race Course. He had been returning from a Chicago Heights meeting with Gustav Anderson. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict. He leaves a widow Anna and five children Katherine Ruth Arthur Milton Esther, plus siblings and mother. Funeral services were held at 508 Chicago Street and St. Pauls Church with burial at Oakland cemetery.

Andrew Messerschmidt Dolton Harry Smutz Chicago Heights Ridge Road Halsted Street Washington Park Clarence Wesse Andy Ingalls Memorial Hospital Kollar Bachman Anderson Germany Dalton Anna Schultz Katherine Ruth Arthur Milton Esther Edwin William Robert Robert Kaiser Anna Wm. Rampke Minnie Wm. Gifford Elizabeth O. O’connel Helen John Thal Chicago Street St. Paul's Church Kemnitz Oakland Cemetery

Nora Wake Up come dy at St John’s Calumet City

Young People of St Johns church Calumet City stage a three act comedy Nora Wake Up on Wednesday April 23 at 8 pm at Berger school. Admission 50c adults 20c children. Dorcas Club sponsors event. Proceeds support church activities.

Nora St. John’s Church Calumet City Dorcas Club Berger School F. Schabloske A. O. U. W. Hall Dalton Ill Lowvale Masonic Hall

Pheasant Wanders Into Chevrolet Garage in Town

A pheasant walked into a Chevrolet garage on 155th boulevard Tuesday afternoon, seen by F. R. King of the firm. He carried the bird home without harm, planning to release it if it avoids traffic, as state law forbids capture. The flock was common in Markham last winter.

155Th Boulevard Chevrolet F. R. King King Markham Harvey Tribune

Delegation to Seek 1,250,000 Grand Calumet Widening

A Hammond Whiting and East Chicago group led by Mayor Schonert and Hammond council members will travel to Washington with Congressman Will R. Wood to press for a 1.25 million dollar appropriation for widening straightening and deepening the Grand Calumet River. Wood, as appropriations committee chair, aims to push the bill through in the current session per the Calumet Record.

Grand Calumet Hammond Whiting East Chicago Mayor Schonert Washington, D. C Will R. Wood Grand Calumet River Congressman Wood Appropriations Committee Calumet

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Peoples Wm. J. Dorman Henry J. Mohr Straight Independent Straight Peoples Straight Independent Party Blue Island A. Koehneke Andrew Meyers Rocco Guglielmuccei James A. Noble F. C. Schroe Aeaseaneeree Theodore Hedtke Fleur de Les Club Pedro Boy Scout News Dolton Troop Vlpies
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