1937 Riverdale headlines reviewed for local events
A calendar of Riverdale notices and incidents from 1937 lists sports signings, infrastructure projects, traffic safety, school and civic activities, accidents, and local governance. Notable items include 10-Herb Bremer joining the Cardinals, multiple street and highway openings, a fatal funeral procession crash, a river dredging return, and a District 148 tax request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Bremer
Riverdale
St. Louis Cardinals
Acme Steel
Janes
Halsted Street
Lake Calumet
Dolton
Safeway Bus Co
Lincoln Avenue
Calumet City
Walter Hook
St. Holland
130Th and
Doty Avenue
Illlinois Bell Telephone
Frank Kainrath
C.Y.O
Chicagio Stadium
Calumet
Helena Schoon
School Board Urges Tax Increase Amid Valuation Decline
The board notes 1931–35 decline with 1936 valuations rising only due to railroad property. Most nearby districts show lower values in 1936 than 1935, suggesting no broad upward trend.
Washington P T A Meeting on Balanced Meals Budget
The Washington school P T A schedules a 3 o'clock meeting Thursday January 6 with speaker Mary Hale Martin of Libby McNeill and Libby to discuss Balanced Meals in a Limited Budget. Superintendent Lyle K. Klitzke will explain the fiscal needs and justify a school tax rate increase. Parents gain practical home and school information at this important event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Hale Martin
Libby, McNeill
Libby
Lyle K. Klitzke
King Cobre Most Feared Also Most Intelligent
The king cobra of Burma is described as the largest and deadliest venomous snake. It commonly reaches twelve feet and can grow to eighteen, surpassing the Indian hooded cobra. Authorities note its intelligence, quick temper, agility, and its reliance on a keeper for feeding in captivity.
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King Cobre
Hamadryad
Burma
India
Guy Murchie, Jr
Chicago Tribune
Indians Names as Part of Their Record
Indian children carry an infant name as identity and an earned name earned in teens for achievement. A dream name comes after a guardian in spirit, but the earned name denotes the main recognition. Many adopt American names alongside their Indigenous names for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Tom Day Rider
Charles Ironbreast
Mike Little Dog
Ground Cherry Named for Chinese Lantern Shape
The ground cherry has a fruit under half an inch in diameter enclosed in a brown inflated case resembling a tiny Chinese lantern. A Southwest variety called the wild tomato is enjoyed by Zuni and white communities, who boil and crush it with raw onions and chili to make relish. Pioneer Midwest housewives gathered ground cherries for preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Facts and Dangers
A Washington Post writer warns the yellow-bellied sea snake is dangerous though not ferocious in appearance. It is the sole poisonous sea snake native to American waters, with 49 other deadly species elsewhere. In captivity it becomes troublesome and prone to striking. The snake is yellow beneath and black on top, breathes at the surface, and is sometimes caught in nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
America
Auto Accidents Take Toll in 1937
Seventeen people in Dalton and Riverdale died in 1937 from auto accidents. Many more suffered injuries, all attributed to carelessness. The piece urges residents to resolve in 1938 to drive carefully to avoid needless deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Dolton
Windsor Park Leads Lutheran Basketball League Victory
Windsor Park, defending Walther champions, beat Immanuel 52 to 17 to move closer to repeating the title. Bethlehem of South Chicago won 48 to 32 over St. Paul of Dolton. Stark of St. Paul led scorers with seven field goals. Dolton’s Juniors lost 38 to 28 to Hazel Crest, while St. Paul of Grand Crossing defeated Bethlehem 30 to 18 to tie the Junior race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Park
Walther
Evept Fon
Immanuel
Betlehem
South Chicago
St. Paul
Dolton
Stark
Hazel Crest
Grand Crossing
Bethlehem
China and Civilization In Antiquity
China was the home of a highly developed civilization while Europe was still in the Bronze age, contrasting early cultural progress with the slower European development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Europe
Lincoln P T A Meets January 4 With Miss Kerr Speaker
The Lincoln Parent Teacher Association holds its next regular meeting January 4 at 3 PM in the kindergarten room. Miss Margaret Kerr will speak, returning after her successful last year appearance. Bring a friend and join the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parent Teacher Association
Margaret Kerr
Wilan Talcughous Diewict
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. T. A.’s Center
Tuuouluachyot
Halsted
127Th Street
Col
Rosdoe Turner
T.T.H.S
Patrick Miahin
Greenfield
Albert H. Harms
Wentworth Ave
Peter Kooyenga
Cicero
Worth
Ill
Dyer Supply Co
Dyer, Ind
Fordson and Oliver
Peter P. van Drunen
South Holland
Auto Service
Bloom Electric Service
Broadway
Harvey
Singer Sewing Machine Co
South
Michigan Avenue
Superior Heating Co
Call J. Scheffers
Myrtle Ave
Harvey, NL
Home Heating Company
Holland
Mich
Commercial Ave
Chicago
J. GC. Bierma
Mgr
Chiropodist
J. C. Scott
W. 115Th St
Beverly
Diekman
Michigan City Road
Kinney Hood Printing Co
Call Riverdale
Eads Lutheran Basketball League
Lincoln
J.F. Chandler Roofing Co
Chicago St
Southwest Corner
Sibley
Lincoln Ave
Dalton’s
the First Trust and Savings Bank OF Riverdale
Bachmann Funeral Home
East
Ati
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