Home Loan Bank Plan Aids Mortgage Holders
Reprinted from the Chicago Journal of Commerce the notice discusses the federal home loan bank system helping building and loan associations and savings banks by accepting mortgages as security. It also covers comments by C. C. Foellmer on safeguarding principal and interest and contrasts with other backed loans. Separately, a concert by the Delton American Legion Band is announced with Captain Hansen conducting and plans for a three-part program. A regional suburban coalition in Oak Park opposes a Chicago metropolitan district plan, fearing loss of local control and political overreach, and urges independence for suburban municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Grand Rapids
Mich
Federal Home Loan Bank
C. C. Foellmer
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Home Loan Bank
American Legion Community Band of
Delton
Lincoln Avenue
Delon
William O. Hansen
Cook County
Oak Park
Chicago
Suburban Metropoltan League
Henry W. Tolsted
Maywood
David I. Swanson
Judiciary Committee
Charles E. Merriam
University of Chicago
Tolsted
Christmas Edition to Reach Every Home in Three Areas
The Pointer will publish a Christmas edition three days before Christmas on December 22. It will be distributed to every home in Riverdale, Dalton, and South Holland. A representative will assist with ad or Christmas Greeting card preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pointer
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Doctor’s fire loss marks rough year for Harvey tradesman
Dr. G A Stevenson a longtime Harvey and Thornton township figure, owner of a business block, faced ruin after a blaze last week that destroyed his building. He lacks funds to rebuild and had dropped insurance years earlier, hoping local fire service would suffice. He expressed relief that 1982 would end soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Stevenson
Harvey
Thornton Township
Stevenson
Bank of
Riverdale girl wins Times WBRM spelling bee crown
LeNora Ross a 13 year old Bowen Riverdale student, daughter of Sly Ross and Mrs John Ross, won the championship contest held Wednesday evening December 6 at the Times WBRM radio spelling bee. Twenty four participants. Teachers and friends praise her achievement and expect strong finals showing. Hazel Paynter of Bowen school placed close behind after spelling Heutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeNora Ross
Sly
John Ross
S. State Street
Riverdale
Bowen Riverdale
WBRM
jeNora
Hazel Paynter
Bowen School
Heutenant
Lentz Celebrate Silver Wedding at Dalton Gathering
Mr and Mrs Otto Lentz of 193555 Wabash Avenue Riverdale observed their silver wedding anniversary on a Wednesday evening December 7. About 150 friends attended at the Sheppard real estate office in Dalton with dancing cards and a one man orchestra Harold Arend providing music. A silver collection was taken while the couple were blindfolded and handcuffed and seated as part of the festivities. A sumptuous meal followed and guests wished them many more years of health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lentz
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Sheppard Real Estate
Dalton
Harold Arend
Seddie Cogswell
Stechley Reeves
Gary
Ind
Calumet River Bridge
135Th
Indiana Avenue
Comswell
Seddie
Vroances Wittig
Kanawha Avenue
Paul Schafer
60 FE
6Th Street
Jed Schafer
Panthers
Poplar Market
Joe Anpio
Schmutzler
Principal F W Rademacher Dies at St Pauls School
News comes from St Pauls Parochial School where principal F W Rademacher died suddenly while assisting a class. Born May 26 1884 in Crete Illinois he married Elizabeth Stolper in 1908. He leaves a widow four children a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held at the church with Rev Kemnitz officiating. Interment in Concordia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Rademacher
St. Paul’s Parochial School
Rademacher
St. Paul’s School
Concordia Teachers College
Addison
Elizabeth Stolper
Crete
Margaret
Dorothy
Roland
Frederick
Adolph
Rose
Henry Schieve
St. Paul's School
Fidbrooke Avenue
City Dale
Kemnitz
Chicago
Election of Officers for 58th Precinct Association
The 58th Precinct Association of the Sth Ward holds its annual officer election at the next regular meeting on December 15, 1982. Subjects of importance will be discussed and every member should ensure attendance. HW. WIEGEL, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
HW. Wiegel
Lincoln school teachers dine on venison at Anders home
Teachers from Lincoln school enjoyed a four course venison dinner at Herman Anders residence on December 6 as a surprise reward for posters promoting Come-to-school Week. Guests included primary and junior teachers. Mrs West sang solos after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Herman Anders
Anders
Michigan
Gutne
Mr. Anders
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Dalton
Local notes from Riverdale and Dalton report multiple incidents and updates. Dalton driver escaped fatal injury in a skid near Wayne. Kimerson Geaped sustained minor facial cuts as his car demolished. Elmer Miller hospitalized after a football injury at Riverdale Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponecson Claussen
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Chicago Screw Co
For Wayne
Ind
Kimerson
Tce
Buich
Truck Slips on Narrow Street. One Dead Three Injured
Knox farmer Josepn Komascek was killed when his truck slid on a rain slick narrow road north of 14th street and struck a telephone pole before plunging into a cottage porch at 19221 Indiana Avenue. Two cousins Stella and Catherine Oblak and friend John Janinga were injured. Janinga escaped serious harm. Planned paving will address the dangerous two block stretch amid noted accidents. county work will proceed after Halsted Street opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josepn Komascek
Knox
Ind
14Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Kensington
Roseland Community Hospital
Tomascek
Stella
Catherine Oblak
South State Street
John Janinga
Homerly Avenue
Chicago
Janinga
131Th
Halsted Street
Ashland Avenue
Fire Destroyed Tuttle Co Office and Workshop
A fire at the Tethill Brick Co. office store room and machine shop began early Saturday morning December 3 at 4 15 am when a night watchman dropped a lantern. Riverdale and Dalton fire departments responded with extra hose. five barrels of gasoline exploded in the storeroom. Firemen saved the large tile shed north as Superintendent Fred Mhlert praised their prompt response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tethill Brick Co
Riverdale Fire Department
Dalton Fire Department
Fred Mhlert
Local boy wins second in south side orator contest
Calvin Florey of 14107 Edbrooke Avenue placed second in a six contender field at the Prince of Peace Silver Medal Contest. The Illinois Council of Churches sponsored event held at Roseland Presbyterian Church with Sherman Teeling taking first for St. Paul’s Community Church Homewood. Other competitors included Charles Banfe South Shore Presbyterian Ralph Deadman Chicago Friends Dorothy Troughton Washington Freights M E E church and Irene Rosin Green Street Congregational. Florey had earlier won first prize in a bronze medal contest at Our Savior’s Community Church Wabash and 188th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Florey
Edbrooke Avenue
Prince of Peace
Ilinois Council of Churches
Roseland Presbyterian Church
Sherman Teeling
St. Paul’s Community Church
Homewood
Charles Banfe
South Shore Presbyterian Church
Ralph Deadman
Chicago Friends Church
Dorothy Troughton
Washington Freights M. EE. Church
Irene Rosin
Green Street
Our Savior’s Community Church
Wabash
188Th Street
Pie theft note from child claims window pie gone
Mrs Vivian questions what is wanted while a child named Trama admits stealing a pie from her window yesterday He claims the pie may have two or three teeth in it but says otherwise it did not hurt anyone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln Avenue School
Brees
Ed Luken
Dray
Dalton, and Kurz
Ted Drover
Ehner Miller
Riverdale Panthers
Riverdale Park
St. Francis Hospital
Blue T
Gus Bersehinski
Joliet, TL
Bu” Koch
Ted Koch
Dolton
Fred Nhlert
Greenwood Road
Fred
Drr. Weidner
Lawrence Miller
186Th Street
Twin City
Nerman Baumegartner
Toledo
Ohio
Catherine Krumrer
Amberg
Warry Smith
Praise Avenue
Mire
Max Struven
Bunco
Peter Minigan
138Th
Cottage Grove Avenue
Interocean
Bottle Neck
Pele
Pereh
Tuttle Co
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