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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1929
Page
1
A special Dolton board session approved presenting a bond issue to voters not exceeding 40000 to ease financial strain, avert suits, and restore credit. The motion followed a citizen committee recommendation urging drastic expense cuts and fair salaries to save costs and rebuild trust in village finances.
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. Asher Parker's home with large turnout. Chicago speaker Mrs. M Gleason spoke on American Citizenship. Miss Ikenberry's engagement to Harold Homer announced. Riverview wedding set for Feb 16. Garden Circle, banco party, and valentine festivities detailed with dates, prizes, and refreshments.
In Brimstone, police shot Everett Stamp’s dog after it ran at large. Stamp, 15810 Finch Avenue, called the unit with threats and oaths, then was fined five dollars plus costs by Judge Applegate for using vile language over a public phone.
Three Betz Truck Company squads from Hammond saw Lincoln A. C. light and heavyweights and Harmony girls post wins over Indiana rivals. Harmony girls topped their opponents 12 to 11 led by Vora Lotz, while Lincoln A. C. lightweights won 26 to 14 with Pilz scoring 11. The locals’ heavies roared to a 65 to 28 victory with balanced scoring.
The D. and R. girls basketball team traveled to Calumet City and defeated the Calumet City Flapperett 92 to 4. They have won 10 of 18 games and streaked nine straight, with weekly games at the German Lutheran gym. Harmony Girls defeat Steger 6 to 5 in Steger on February 12.
The Thornton Township High School Boys Club held a stag season event on Saturday evening February 9 in the school auditorium. Club president Fred Kasten of Dalton welcomed the fathers while his father Emil C. Kasten responded. The evening featured a lively program by the boys and was described as a jolly affair.
Miss Stacia Hoeffelman, a former Riverdale teacher, is appointed principal succeeding Mrs. McLean who moves to Pullman. Hoeffelman was popular with Riverdale pupils and will be welcomed as principal.
Joseph Schmidt brother of Martin Schmidt of Dalton is found dead in his Phoenix boarding house Thursday morning. He lived in Dalton most of his life and was well known in the neighborhood. An inquest will be held today and the funeral is planned for Saturday afternoon at Bachman’s Chapel in Dalton unless the inquest suggests foul play, which could delay the service.
A chest clinic hosted by the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute will be held at Dalton village hall public health center on Thursday February 21 at 10 a.m. The session aims to provide free screening to residents and raise awareness about TB prevention.
Owners of automobiles in the Village of Riverdale must pay their vehicle tax by March 1 1929 or face prosecution under the ordinances. By order of the President and Board of Trustees.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Vogel welcome a baby boy at St Francis Hospital Pine Island. Sam Lunaquist returns home from duties with the Wisen Bros Line. Harry Franke reopens Volton Auto Laundry at 616 Chicago Street promising car wash, battery service and gasoline with oils. Fred L Baecker, freight agent, confined to Roseland Community Hospital. condition serious but improving. LaVern Werner, 6, son of Mr and Mrs George Werner, dies after short illness from pneumonia. funeral at 18944 Wentworth Ave Riverdale conducted by Father Liebreich. interment Oakland Cemetery. family expressed sympathy.
Coldale Lodge I O O F held an event Friday night with many new members initiated. District Deputy W L Ford of West Pullman attended as guest of honor and was presented two merchaum pipes by Herman Faden.
Ruth Miriam DeYoung daughter of Justice Frederic R. DeYoung announced in Chicago that Ruth Miriam DeYoung is engaged to Charles Lindbergh. Anne Spencer Morrow, Miss Morrow’s sister, and Lindy’s fiancée, comes from the Morrow family and Smith College alumni recall their friendship.
Babe Robinson returns from New York with a hard won scalp of the Canadian Relay team tied to her victory belt. The Canadians beat the American four girl relay team at Amsterdam last summer by a small margin. In a New York rematch last Saturday night Babe led the field and won easily.
The Riverdale Board met in regular session with all members present. Trustees discussed shutting down the 144th Street lights in Ivanhoe and considered a street light on 187th place. They referred dog complaints to the Police Committee, set March 1 as the village vehicle tax due date, and noted meter-reading issues due to snow and ice. A cross bill to compel Harvey to honor its water contract was filed, a tax levy ordinance was approved, and the Gallineau Modern Home Subdivision plan of 310 lots was approved. The board questioned treasurer commissions on special assessments and reviewed payment allocations.
At the Paul Gall Post American Legion meeting in the Dugout on Tuesday evening a committee from Riverdale and Dolton was appointed to study consolidating the two villages. The Pointer offers to assist in gauging public sentiment as growth brings new homeowners and potential unity.
The Wm. J. Albrecht family held a triple birthday party last Saturday evening February 9 at the Albrecht home. Mgr. Albrecht turned 63, Henry F. 38, and grandson William 8. The junior received the most attention and showed interest in many presents. Bunco and a fine lunch accompanied the celebrations.
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