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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1932

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Riverdale Village Board Holds First Meeting of New Term

Newly elected trustees Taned Datpa Ware SIV CTO Vinagosoara Gilbert P. Lane Wm. Ha zen and Ray K. Martin were sworn in. Officers appointed include Frank Stieman as Chief of Police and Herbert F. Zornow as Attorney. The address warned of severe fiscal pressures and tax delinquencies, urging reduced obligations and efficient service. Flowers from the Progressive Party were presented and later sent to a Spanish-American War veteran in the hospital.

Poypedale Taned Datpa Ware SIV Cto Vinagosoara Crosure Gilbert P. Lane Wm. W. Hazen Ray K. Martin Sini Die Reich Illinois Central 137Th Place Hall American Legion Paul Gall Post Claussen Frank Stieman Herbert F. Zornow Arthur L. Lussenhop Ross Lambert Edward A. Ripley Wm. Nottorf J. A. Kollar John Miller D. R. Shirk Ww. C. Zesch Lane Hazen Martin Graves Torpy Ilarven Tiverdale Riverdale Progressive Party of Tillie Glassner Veterans’ Bureau Edward Hines Asher Parker

Dolton Village Board hears ordinance on American Legion Band

The Dolton Village Board met Tuesday night April 26 with President Dickelman calling the session to order at 8 00 p m Roll call approved last meeting minutes Finance read bills some approved Drainage noted missing catch basin covers likely stolen and ordered replaced Illinois Brick Co water bill to be paid quarterly due to business lull Walter Herman rented a house on Shephard Drive with outstanding water tax of 12 tenancy asked water be turned on

Dolton Village Dickelman American Legion Robert Haney L. Edward Brookfelt Schnoor Diekman Maurer Illinois Brick Co Walter Herman Shephard Drive Wil

Vehicle Tax Notice for the Village of Dalton

Vehicle tax must be paid in the Village of Dalton no later than May 1st. Save trouble by paying your vehicle tax promptly.

Dalton

Relief Work Handover in Riverdale to County Fund

The Riverdale Relief Committee transfers its relief duties to the Cook County Emergency Relief Fund. Miss Marian Macquodale now leads relief efforts in Riverdale Dolton Lansing and nearby communities, with local nurses assisting. The move follows a committee decision after eight months of thorough case investigations demanding broader capacity.

Betty Robinson Resumes Training for Olympic Bid

Betty Robinson, a Northwestern University student, begins training with the aim of competing in the California Olympics this summer. She holds the world record in the 100 meter, and she and cousin Wilson Palmer were badly injured in a plane crash last summer.

Betty Robinson Northwestern University California Wilson Palmer

Death of George R Blattner in New York funeral held

George R Blattner aged resident of 232 West 110th Street died last Friday morning at his home in Dalton Illinois born there he is survived by wife Louise nee Koch son Milton daughter Lucille mother Mrs Bertha Blattner brother William sister Mrs Carl Belz and many relatives Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev Enrich and interment took place at Mount Hope Cemetery

George R. Blattner West 110Th Street Dalton Louise

Yoke Not Yolk Surprise From Double Egg Find

Antonio Toniazzo of 37 Ken sington Avenue bought an egg at 347 Kensington Avenue. He cracked it and found a second fully formed egg inside the first, with shell intact, replacing the yolk in a rare freak of nature.

Antonio Toniazzo Kensington Avenue

Local and Personal Notes From Dalton Area

Felix Lau returns home from California where winter months were spent the weather was not up to standard. Tom Putnam of Dalton robbed Tuesday evening at ten after alighting from a train at Witth street station two negroes did the job. A Dalton Bakery truck struck by an automobile in North Harvey last Friday injuring the driver and causing considerable damage. Clarence O'Brien of Dalton a WW conductor bruised but recovering after a switch accident at Arcady Farms Milling Co. plant. A frame cottage on Wentworth avenue damaged by fire unknown origin. family away at the time. Rev D A Diederich of St Marys church back from California April 22. Miss Mary Stepinski improving after appendectomy. Riverdale civic pride noted in repainting and shrub planting. Indiana and Leyden avenue repair by Chicago Surface Lines slows traffic. Mrs Eugene Markley confined after appendicitis. Red Grass distribution of stock feed to needy Middle West farmers. 26 children to receive first communion at St Marys church May 1. Noward Dolch entertained friends Thursday evening April 28. Wall cross bridge work on Walsted street progresses improving safety. Albert Meyer and daughter Joan weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Metevia. Ellen Squires hosts card and dance night April 23. Prohibition agents raid still at Grant street Dalton arresting two Italians. John Burns killed after slipping into basement of new Chicago post office building.

Clarence O’brien Dalton Arcady Farms Milling Co Ingalls Memorial Hospital Hales & Hunter Luther Sutton Wentworth Avenue Riverdale D. A. Diederich St. Mary’s Church California Los Angeles Frank Hiatt Peter Kern Pheenix Arizona Mary Stepinski Lincoln Avenue St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Wiliam Steinhauer Blue Island Hospital Indiana Avenue Leyden Avenue Chicago Eugene Markley Illinois Street Hales and Hunter Co Arcady Farr Mills Co Middle West Noward Dolch Walsted Street Calumet River Albert Meyer Joan Raverdale Ellen Squires Prohibition Grant Street John Burns South Michigan Avenue

Legion to Take Over Dolton American Legion Band

A three member commission will run the new American Legion Community Band of Dolton. L Edward Brookfelt was elected president with Karl Meginnis as secretary treasurer and Roy White as director. The band received village approval for a one mill tax and aims to purchase instruments once funds are available.

L. E. Brookfelt Karl Meginnis R. L. White American Legion Willers Deluk Roy White Paul Gall Post The Robert C. Waney Board of Trustees

Legion Community Band to Open Dolton Park Ball Game

The Legion Community Band will perform at the opening ball game at Dolton Park on Sunday May 1. Members meet at Dolton Village Hall at 2 p.m. It is a coordinated event for the village.

Legion Dolton Park Dolton Village

Bank Robbery at Oak Glen Bank By Three Men

Three men in a Buick robbed Oak Glen Bank last Wednesday at 11 45. They entered the bank and pressed a 38 revolver and a machine gun on staff and a customer to secure cash. They fled with about 5000 dollars toward Torrence avenue, pursued toward Chicago freights. Police traced them briefly. the bank had been robbed previously on May 25 last year.

Oak Glen Bank William Maurer Edward Dykstra Paul Shehan Torrence Avenue Lansing Zuek Struss Chicago

Pipe O Peace Golf Club Opens Season 1932

The Pipe O Peace Golf Club announces its 1932 season opening on Saturday April 30. Greens are smooth as a carpet and fairways in fine condition. Prices are lower than opening day last year.

Dalton Peoples Party Thanks Voters for Support

The candidates on the Dalton Peoples Party Ticket express appreciation to voters and friends for their generous support in the village election.

Dalton Peoples Party

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dolton Board County Fund Miss Marian Macquodale Village of Joint Emergency Relief Fund Cook County Marian Macquodale Dolton Bacon Riverdale Relief Committee Macquoda Cook County Relief Fund City Side Emerson Relief Fund Max. Jacob Kirsch Thornton Township Wm.f. Propper Calumet Township Harvey Phoenix Dixmoor Emergency Relief Commission Mr. Propper Betty Felix Lau Mr. Lau Tom Putnam An T Coenharbon Tran Witth Street Dalton Bakery North Harvey Legion Band Pipe O’ Peace Golf Club
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