Riverdale Trustees Draw 4 and 2 Year Terms by Lot
The Riverdale board held a regular session and sealed six envelopes to assign two and four year terms for trustees. Hanihan Day and Smith drew four year terms while Hanschmann Strosinski and Martin drew two year terms. The president received flowers from his family and praised the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanihan, Smith and Day
Hanschmann
Strosinski
Martin
Riverdale
Sini She
Claussen
Zornow
William 3. Claussen
Peter J. Kurz
James Hanihan
Harry Manschmann
Henry Strosinski
Milo F. Day
George Smith
Ray E. Martin
Hanihan
Day
Smith
Betty Robinson to retire from running this year
Betty Robinson plans no training for summer and has limited running in winter. Her career began in 1928 with Olympic sprint glory, survived a 1934 plane crash, then won the 1936 Berlin relay world championship. The article also notes a Father and Son banquet at First Methodist church in Dalton with speeches by Jack Quinn Harry Robinson and William Stanley, and morning details on births and a Riverdale resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Robinson
Tas
Berlin
First Methodist
Dalton
Jack Quinn
Harry Robinson
William Stanley
Ladies Aid
John Werneike
Harold Stanley
M. Robert Weidner
Dean Nairn
Lawrence Brandt
W. 104Th Place
Roseland Community Hospital
Riverdale
Marriag
Birthday Edition Marks 30 Years With Special Features
The Pointer celebrates a 30th birthday on May 21 with a birthday issue turning volume XXIII no 1.0. A 1907 establishment note anchors the anniversary and features include photos of leading men and local scenes from 30 years ago.
Wichman Couple Celebrates 47th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Wichman observed their 47th anniversary last Tuesday evening April 27 at the home of their daughter Dr and Mrs George Stier 1383824 Prairie Avenue Riverdale. Seven daughters two sons in law attended along with many relatives including sisters in law Mrs Charles Du Clos of Saginaw Michigan. Wichman a Riverdale volunteer fireman and long time city bridge department employee is revered by neighbors. A fine dinner reflected the children love respect and appreciation for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Wichman
George Stier
Prairie Avenue
Riverdale
Wichman
E. Evers
E. Bloss
Eleanor
Harold Bloss
R. Appelt
Muriel
Beverly Clark
Gee, Stier
Bonita Stier
Carl Keller
W. Clark
Carl Hutchinson
Charles du Clos
Saginaw, Mich
Inlaw
Burglars Enter Local Homes in Early Morning Theft
Burglars pried open a window at Edw. Dickelman’s home 18609 State Street Riverdale and stole about $30 in cash. At James Fisher’s residence 18825 they entered through an unlocked window but fled without taking anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Dickelman
State Street
Riverdale
James Fisher
Four District 148 schools looted by young thieves
A gang of four to five boys, possibly aged 8 to 20, robbed Washington Lincoln Franklin and Roosevelt schools last Sunday night, stealing about 50 dollars. They left two pictures of young girls, dropped from their clothes at Lincoln, and damaged doors and locks while searching offices but touched no books or valuables. Police seek witnesses and help identifying the pictured girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln, Franklin, and
Roosevelt
Lincoln School
Lincoln
Riverdale Woman Leaves for New Orleans Visit
Miss Dorothy Vogel of Riverdale departed Tuesday April 27 for New Orleans to visit Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Schlueter and daughter Adeline. Miss Gerda Damaskus of Dalton attended a dramatic art program presented by pupils of Mrs. Eva Fitzgerald on Wednesday evening April 28 at Edgewater Beach Hotel east lounge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Vogel
E. 137Th Street
Riverdale
New Orleans
Theodore Schlueter
Adeline
Gerda Damaskus
Dalton
Eva Fitzgerald
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Charles Ohlsen Dies After Ill Health at 64
Charles Ohlsen longtime Acme Steel Co warehouse supervisor dies at St Luke's hospital after brain tumor surgery. Born Dolton May 1 1880 he leaves widow daughter Jene son Lester and siblings Fred Albert Minnie and Lillian. Funeral held at Immanuel church Cedar Park Cemetery with Masonic and IOOF rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ohlsen
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
St. Luke’s Hospital
Florida
California
Hhis
Acme
Teel i Co
Dalton
Charles Ohlson
Dolton
Jene
Lester
Fred
Albert
Minnie
John McLaughlin
Lillian
N. Klinkhammer
Immanual Church
Phil Bassler
Lowvale Lodge
A. F
A. M
Coldale Lodge
Cedar Park Cemetery
Jacobsma Funeral Home
Nyman-Knuth Nyman- Knuth Nuptials At Home
Esther Nyman daughter of August and Mrs Nyman of Homewood and Roseland wed Alfred Knuth son of Henry and Mrs Knuth of Dalton on Saturday April 24 at 7 80 o'clock in her parents home. Ph Basslex officiated Lohengrin Wedding March played by cousin Mrs G Lovhow. Bride wore peach lace with white rose corsage. Bridesmaid Mrs O Samuelson pink roses blue organdy. Best man Victor Wilkens of Minnesota. After ceremony a 30 guest wedding supper. They will reside in Riverdale at 244 f 138th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Nyman
August Nyman
Homewood
Roseland
Alfred Knuth
Henry Knuth
Dalton
Ph. Basslex
Lohengrin
G. Lovhow
O. Samuelson
Victor Wilkens
Minnesota
Riverdale
F, 138Th Street
Theodore Bauman
Henry Haht
Paulina
Iowa
Charles Ohlsen
Paullina
Marilyn de Vories
Donald Eggerstedt
Ray Tatgenhorst
Edward Dickelman
Mary Ann Warren
Minette Nelson
Shirley Gerloff
Janice
Carol Selle
Patsy Hawes
Maxine Gill
Betty Jane
Joyce de Vries
Henrietta Bassler
Emma Bassler
Ph. H. Bassler
Lowvale Lodge
A. F
A. M
Emil Kaslen
Pullman
Harvey
Chicago Heights
Blue Island
Kasten
C. E. Olson
Donald
Oak Park
James Quinn
Dolton
Virginia Cook
Midlothian
Ray Mantheys
Chicago Road
Arthur Smith
Murray Ave
Tulsa
Okla
White Shrine
Elizabeth Ruiter
Flossmoor
Harry Kane
Agnes Munro
Hazelcrest
DeSole
136Th Street
Ashland Avenue
Gill
Thomas G. Randolph
Dante Avenue
Chicago
Elmer K. Maughn
Irving Ave
Prairie Ave
Harry McGrain
California
J. P. Lau
Lincoln Ave
St. Francis Hospital
Local Social Notes Highlight April Visits and Moves
The Misses Anna and Katherine Kurz of Riverdale were guests of Mrs. Mary Quandt in Dolton on April 28. Mr and Mrs Barney Burch and family of Dalton moved to Peoria this past week. Robert and Donald Krause, formerly of Dolton, visited friends in Dolton on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Katherine Kurz
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Mary Quandt
Addison Street
Barney Burch
Dalton
Peoria
Robert
Donald Krause
Dolton
Local Social Roundup From Riverdale and Dolton
Nineteen members of G. W. Spencer W R C attend a Cook County W R C dinner at Spanish Patrol 135 North wabash avenue with about 300 women present. Riverdale police hold a briefing for patrol boys and report Illinois auto crash deaths in 1936 near 2,461, close to Riverdale’s 2,504 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Spencer Womens’ Relief Corps
Cook County Association
W. R
North Wabash Avenue
Leaner Foster
State Department
J. Hood
Frank Mraz
Lester Brookfelt
Riverdale
Illinois Highway Department
Illinois
Dolton Board Advances Street Repairs and Crossings Plan
The Dolton village board, under the streets and alleys committee, reports repairs on Dorchester and Cottage Grove Avenues and 146th Street as well as likely fixes for Irvin Avenue. They seek Indiana Harbor Belt crossing repairs on Ark Avenue and aim to coordinate with Chicago officials on 138th Street reconnection to the C and E railroad. A drainage fix for South Park Avenue and a passable alley behind 148th Street are discussed. The water committee may extend Park Avenue water connections, and Attorney Dillner gains permission to serve as Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Waterman
Dorchester Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Main Street
146Th Street
Irvin Avenue
Greenwood
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Ark Avenue
Maurer
Arthur G. Lindell
9Th Ward
Chicago
138Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
City of
Erffmeyer
South Park Avenue
148Th Street
Dalton Park
Diekman
Police, Fire and Water Committee
Acme Steel Workers Strike Brief Three-Hour Halt
Acme Steel Co employees quit work for three hours on Wednesday night amid a layoff dispute. The stoppage ran from 11:30 p m to 2:30 a m before a temporary agreement restored operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steel Co
Riverdale youths nabbed for club break in
Joe Paraijczak is 14 and Walter Bak are arrested by Riverdale Chief Frank Mraz after a break in at the caddy quarters of Ravisloe Country Club. They are turned over to Homewood police for further questioning. Mrs Koch and associates sail from New York aboard the Deutschland for a three month Europe trip. Joseph Vieth, former Pointer employee, is among their visiting list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Paraijczak
Emerald Avenue
Walter Bak
Chicago
Frank Mraz
Riverdale
138Th
Halsted Streets
Ravisloe Country Club
Gleason
Homewood
Theodore Koch
Hans Boving
Hobart
Ind
Henry Kliebscher
Europe
New York
Deutchland
Damme
Germany
Joseph Vieth
The
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Betty
Acme Steel Company
Dolton Board
Village
City
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