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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1922

Page

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Chicago Coated Board may start Chicago plant on 138th St

A likely new Chicago Coated Board Co plant on 138th Street east of the C E I tracks may begin building on land fronting the Calumet River. The project, linked to the Robert N. Gaire Co, could include a siding from the Michigan Central line and tie into B O C T and Indiana Harbor Belt. The facility would cost about 4 million dollars, house 2000 employees, and move over 100 freight cars daily. Existing operations include a plant at 420 East North Water Street and a city office in the Hearst Building.

Chicago Coated Board Co Robert N. Gaire Co New York 138Th Street Calumet River Michigan Central Line Chicago Brick Co Indiana Harbor Dolton Riverdale Halsted Street 138Th

Immanuel Church Bachelors Revival Feb 14 Dance and Events

Immanuel church hosts a Bachelors Revival on February 14 at 8 p m admission 35c. Ladies Aid bakery sale February 18 from 2 30 to 5 p m at church parlors. Bowen school district old fashioned dance February 10 at 8 o'clock wear old fashioned clothes. Riverdale events include a Banco party February 17 at the village hall and a masquerade ball February 25 with tickets early. St Pauls church oyster supper February 24 at the church hall all welcome.

Immanuel Church Ladies’ Aid Bowen Spencer Corps W. R. C Banco Riverdale Corps Bunco Riverdale Hose Co. No. 1 St. Paul’s Church

Dolton Bakery Announces Wholesale and Retail Bread Trade

The Dolton Bakery declares a wholesale and retail bread program starting Monday. Local grocers in Dolton Riverdale South Holland and nearby towns will carry Dolton Bread with a promise of fresh home made loaves delivered each afternoon and guaranteed satisfaction.

Dolton Riverdale South Holland Dolton Bakery

Newborn Robert George Kelly at Indianapolis Home

Robert George Kelly arrived January 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kelly in Indianapolis Indiana He is their new son The baby is already noted for signaling needs by crying for refreshments The note mentions Accumulation and Accommodation as twin fairies in a fictional bank context referencing First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale

Robert George Kelly Arthur Kelly Indianapolis Ind First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale

Moonshine warnings and counterfeit labels fuel old habit

A clipping urges temperance amid two East West items. A former distiller warns fusel oil poisons in first distillations and unaged bootleg whisky. Omaha reports counterfeit labels on bottles and burnt sugar to imitate brands, while drinkers debate risks and nostalgia for John Barleycorn persists.

Sie Omaha Sam Riverdale Eld John Barleycorn General Pershing General Dawes

Public Auction at Scheringa Farm near Oak Glen and Lansing

The undersigned will sell at public auction on the Scheringa farm one mile southeast of Oak Glen one mile south of Lansing and four miles northeast of Glenwood on Saturday Feb 18 1922 at noon. Items include 2 head horses one team black horses weight 2900 1 Holstein cow 100 White Leghorn chickens farm implements and household goods. Terms cash. Peter Rynberk Col John Klemme Auctioneer.

Scheringa Oak Glen Lansing Glenwood Peter Rynberk John Klemme

Local and Personal News from Dalton and Riverdale

Mrs. Math Wirtz returns from six week visit in Danville and Indianapolis. Ferdinand Gallegos heads to Mexico City seeking favorable conditions to locate. Harry G. McGrain celebrates fourteenth birthday with a surprise party. Ambulance service to Hoosier State Automobile Association members will be provided by Neidew Undertaking of Hammond with Neidon Company’s $5,000 Sayers & Scrovill unit. A farewell party honors Mrs. Math Wirtz in Dalton before her move to Dallas with husband. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society hosts a 6 pm dinner with Mrs. Ziegler speaking on Arabian mission work. Mrs. Fred Albrecht back from surgery at Blue Island hospital. Banks observe Lincoln’s Birthday on Feb. 13 holiday. Henry Zuttermeister to undergo leg operation at Chicago hospital. Richard Schnoor to be operated on for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sellbinder return to live at 13847 Atlantic St Highlawn and plan work at the Rolling Mill. Chicago Heights factory shutdowns reduce population. Joliet and Eastern Traction Co. to cease March 1.

Ferdinand Gallegos Mexico City Ferdinand Riverdale Harry G. McGrain Neidew Undertaking Hammond Hoosier State Automobile Association Neidon Company Sayers & Scrovill Ambulance E. Wirtz Math. Wirtz Dallas Texas Sundae Etc. Co Milwaukee Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society The Dalton Methodist Church Fred Albrecht Blue Island Lincoln Henry 4Uttermeister A. P Chicago Zuttermeister Dalton Richard Schnoor Henry Sehnoor Blue Island Hospital Emil Sellbinder Atlantic Street Highlawn Sellbinder

Dolton Candidate Honored for County Superintendent Bid

Dolton public schools Superintendent Bright has been chosen by the Brundage ticket as candidate for county superintendent of schools. He is a well known choir leader in the county and highly qualified for the office. Dolton residents would regret his departure but expect strong support for his election.

Bright Dolton Public Schools Brundage Dalton

Settin Pretty by Paul Gall Post at Dalton theatre

American Legion notes announce a Feb. 27 and 28 performance of Sittin Pretty at the Dalton theatre with shows at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 50 cents and must be returned to Legion headquarters by Feb. 25. Comrade Edgar Neath has wed, wishing the couple happiness. Buy tickets early for a small price and help return unsold ones.

Paul Gall Post American Legion Edgar Neath Dalton Theatre Legion

Bowen Riverdale notes junior Red Cross graduates

Two hundred fifty six girls completed the home nursing course under the Junior Red Cross this week. Since September, 1356 have graduated from schools in Palatine Arlington Heights Barrington Desplaines Blue Island Maywood Cicero Riverdale and from Chicago institutions Faulkner Parker St Xaviers. The Bowen Riverdale school reports all eligible girls participated under Miss Tauber and notes an upcoming February playlet. The Bowen Riverdale Achievement club held its third meeting last Monday in the school auditorium and the next gathering is set for the third Monday of February. Mr McKinney thanks community ladies for lunch preparations for visiting teachers next Friday.

RED Cross Palatine Arlington Heights Barrington Desplaines Blue Island Maywood Cicero Riverdale Faulkner Francis Parker St. Xavier’s Academy Chicago Chicago Evening Journal Bowen-Riverdale Miss Tauber Bowen- Riverdale Achievement Club McKinney

Lincoln's Birthday Observances and Local Notices

Lincoln's Birthday is marked on Sunday February 12 with church services. Local Elks attend Federated Church in Harvey where Rev. Zeigler will speak on Lincoln. Other items note milder February weather, a family visit in Decatur Indiana, a pneumonia recovery, a funeral in Mt. Greenwood, and a dance at A O U W hall in Dollas.

Lincoln Elks Federated Church Harvey Zeigler Tancoln

Dolton Village Board Meeting Recap

The Dolton board met in regular session with President McLaughlin presiding. Items included payment of bills, treasurer reports showing 1064.64 balance and 8350.89 since report, water main leak repair, scarlet fever cases, filing cupboard purchase, and redrafting the vehicle license ordinance to cover all vehicle makers. Trustee Dickleman was absent.

Dolton McLaughlin Dickleman Ehlert Smyth John Belz Weber State Board of Health Propper

Riverdale Dalton Dance By Clerks Union

The C E I Ry Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks Harmony Lodge invites all to a Friday night dance at 8 pm on February 24 at K of P hall Roseland 11039 S Michigan Ave. Urbanek Orchestra will provide music. Tickets 50 cents including tax. Special Chicago Surface Lines car leaves 12 30 am for Dalton. IC towerman will clear the way.

C. & E. I. Ry. Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Harmony Lodge Riverdale Dalton Michig Roseland Urbanek Dunker Ed Olsen Bill Horton Bill Kaiser Frank O’neil Chicago Illinois Central Towerman P. Hall Michigan Avenue

New Dress Offer From Peggy O Niel Garment Co

Advertisement notes agency takeover by Mrs. A Stern of New York offering latest ladies dress styles with savings of 10 to 15 dollars. Includes address and phone. Also reports Mrs Dahlke returns home from North Judson after her sister Lillian wed Emily Radtke, and birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ralph Squires on February 4.

Peggy O’niel Garment Co New York A. Stern Indiana Avenue Riverdale John Dahlke North Judson Ind Lillian Emily Radtke Ralph Squires

First National Bank of Dolton Aids Farmers Harvest Savings

A fragment notes corn and saved dollars must be kept for another harvest and cites the First National Bank of Dolton as guiding preservation of funds for future crop needs.

First National Bank of

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