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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
3
An old editorial notes perceived social progress across generations and cites 1927 Pointer headlines as evidence of earlier dangers. It contrasts past robberies with present police gains and mentions multiple sensational incidents to illustrate shifting public safety and excitement levels.
Emil Andres star driver of the midget auto race circuit headlined last Saturday night at Torrence midget speedway. He set a 16.62 second quarter mile track record in time trials and won the 35 lap Calumet Sweepstakes main event while also setting an eight lap qualifying record. Wally Zale filled in Paul Russo’s drive to win both match races as Zale topped Andres and O Rourke in the popularity race and faced J Snyder in the other. The program drew a large crowd and more improvements are promised as the next show looms with a new field of top pilots and tougher turns and straights.
Sealed proposals due by 8 p m daylight saving time August 11 1936 for desks chairs shades and flag. Bids examined at architect H Frederic Beck 182 East 154th Street Harvey Michigan with School District No 150 Cook County Illinois reserving right to reject or accept bids. Bid bonds five percent required with bid, liquidated damages for nonperformance, bonds returned for all but three lowest bidders after state approval. Financing partly by Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works grant under 1935 act rules. Official responsible John R De Young President C P Paarlberg Clerk 14-2 July 30 1936.
O Hampton of Indianapolis visits son Paul in Dalton for the summer. Numerous Dolton Riverdale residents travel to Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana for visits and gatherings. Bettys birthday party at 13876 Indiana Ave Riverdale. Local travels include Frackeys Dolton to Three Rivers and many short visits between towns. A church minister Rev Workman attends Moody Institute meeting in Dolton. Community reminders include Lincoln Avenue repaving and a small house fire scare averted by quick neighbors.
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