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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
1
Howard Voleh, manager of Consumer's store in Riverdale, was bitten on the left index finger by a brown tarantula found in a banana bunch. He was treated by Dr. Thomson, the infection stopped, and the spider was captured. The incident ended without lasting harm.
Ford Motor Company resumes work at its Hegewisch branch after a ten day closure. The company plans its largest expansion and a big business year, recalling laid off workmen and ramping up to operating at capacity soon.
The vaudeville act The Jardine Family of Seven appears at Riverdale theatre Saturday and Sunday evenings with the regular motion picture program. The act was postponed from Dolton theatre last Wednesday and Thursday due to weather. Don’t miss the Riverdale showings.
Immanuel Evan Church announces a December schedule with German language morning service and Holy Communion at 9 30 a m and English service at 11 15 a m on Sunday December 22. A Christmas program Sunday school at 7 30 p m December 24 invites families, especially Cradle Roll and Beginners parents. Christmas Day services December 25 include German at 10 a m and English at 11 a m.
Anton Steinbach Jr a Panhandle transfer conductor was crushed to death at 16th street last Wednesday at 4:00 am while switching coal cars. The 22 year old, six foot six, more than 200 pounds, died after being removed to Monroe hospital. He was son of Antone Steinbach of Thornton Township and left behind parents five sisters and three brothers.
One of the worst storms in years began last Wednesday afternoon and ended Thursday night. It disrupted general business, blocked trains, and cut travel between towns. Snow plows work to clear two to ten foot snow banks.
Acme Steel Basketball squad defeated Pullman Car and Manufacturing Co. 19 to 12 at the 111th Street M C A on Saturday December 7 under J E Serpless. The club also notes a January dinner dance with Riverdale Foreman's Club Ladies Night and reports on local police talk by John North and Capt Mike Grady.
A New York dispatch notes fifty American designers fixed street wear skirts at six inches below the knee defeating Paris fashion aims. The United Cloak and Suit Designers show reveals spring styles with higher waistlines and upward belt placement. Black remains dominant with vivid red and tan accents and tweed reemerges for cloaks and ensembles.
State Highway Police require all horse drawn vehicles on State Bond Issue roads to have lights at night. BE Vanlaningham set. 82-3.
The Appellate Court upheld the legality of a $40,000 Dalton bond issue after a protracted dispute. The First National Bank of Dalton had held the bonds to protect the village, later selling them at the original price once Chapman & Cutler declared them legal. Total legal costs were borne mainly by the litigants and their lawyers.
Local notices report Punta Council K of C organizing annual Christmas Cheer at St Mary’s school hall on Sunday evening December 22. Several residents are listed as recent visitors and gatherings, including Mrs. Martin Hein returning from hospital after two operations and relatives celebrating their baby’s first birthday. News item notes no W R C meeting today with next meeting set for December 27.
The Paul Gall Post invites all children to see Santa Claus on Christmas Day at 2 o'clock at the Dugout in Dalton. A present is planned for every attendee.
The Acme Steel Company directors vote a 25 percent stock dividend subject to stockholder approval on January 21 for a proposed capital stock increase from 800,900 to 500,000 shares. If approved, the dividend is payable February 5 to shareholders of record February 1. Chairman Jamie E Mack Murray says the year was their most prosperous in history.
Three sets of local committees work with assessors in Thorn ton and Calumet Townships to curb tax rises. After six months of state survey delays, they push for expert accountants at the cost borne by benefiting property owners. Committees from Dalton Riverdale and Calumet plan meetings in Blue Island to form a unified group against excessive tax hikes.
Gerrit Pon secures a ninety-nine year lease for the 103rd street Michigan avenue corner site in Roseland to erect a $95,000 building with nine stores six offices and eleven apartments. The project honors pioneer Cornelius Kuyper with a memorial booklet and history of Roseland.
Dalton students Catherine Thomsen Raymond Wesse Sophie Joffe Robert Vandenburg and Daniel McMaster named to staff led by editor Joan Walvoord. Marion Pilbeam as business manager coordinates photography and art with Miss Wagner overseeing art. remaining roles filled by Lenore Hirt Nell Kocher Ralph Meyer and others.
Bud Rodgers, 21, of 26038 Grove Street, found 8658 in cash near the Blue Island post office and returned it to the bank, earning praise for honesty. The money belonged to the Safe- way Bus Co. account at the Blue Island bank.
The Riverdale Board announces its meeting will be held Monday evening December 28 instead of Tuesday December 24 due to Christmas. Fr. D Price, President, Village of Riverdale.
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