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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1937

Page

5

Notable Newark businessman's death prompts family calls

Twenty years ago Mrs. James McLaughlin, Miss Katherine Kurz, and Mrs. Roy Logan were summoned to Newark by the death of their uncle, Peter Hauck, a leading local businessman. Elsewhere Mrs. Anna Schmied and son Paul traveled to Los Angeles because Schmiedl's 83 year old mother became seriously ill.

James McLaughlin Katherine Kurz Roy Logan Newark N. J Peter Hauck Anna Schmied Paul Los Angeles Calif Schmiedl

Petitions Filed For Village Primary Elections

Petitions for the village primary to be held Tuesday March 13 have been filed. Riverdale shows one slate, Peoples Party with Charles Niemeyer as president and trustees Wm Lotz Jank Stieman and Charles Sellin. Dalton lists two tickets Peoples Party with Fred J Ehlert as president and trustees Wm J Albrecht James E Quinn John Harms Jr and Police Magistrate Wm J Maurer. Citizens Party with Thos Harper as president and trustees Henry J Dill ner George H Diehl Wm Waddell and Police Magistrate James McGowan.

Village Riverdale Peoples Party Charles Niemeyer Wm. Lotz Jank Stieman Charles Sellin Dalton Fred J. Ehlert Wm. J. Albrecht James E. Quinn John Harms, Jr J. G. Maurer Citizens Party Thos. Harper Henry J. Dillner George H. Diehl Wm. Waddell James McGowan

South Holland News Twenty Years Ago Highlights

R Van Vuren returns from Corsica South Dakota after four weeks visiting son and daughter. Arie Hathron called home to Tyden Wisconsin due to mother ill. Arie visited Henry Bode. Peter Slager back in Randolph Wisconsin, plans South Holland as future home. Mr. and Mrs. J H Weld return from Florida trip.

R. van Vuren Corsica South Dakota Arie Hathron Tyden Wis Arie Henry Bode Peter Slager Randolph

Crops Mowed Down by Jack Frost Stuns Local Area

Report notes nearly all crops mowed down by Jack Frost while present. R. A. Gouwens spends a few days at home this week after constant road travel, finding it very inconvenient to return home.

Jack Frost R. A. Gouwens

Ten Years Ago at Acme Steel and Local Births

Ten years ago B E Morrill, steel plant watchman, traveled to Stevens Point for his sister Etta Morrill’s death. Andrew Garry welcomed a nine pound boy last Monday February 14 with three brothers ready to defend him. Charles Urcers and his wife celebrated a baby boy born on Lincoln’s birthday February 12. Howard Stacy of Buffalo and Wm Cooper hosted Stacy as sisters, visiting by auto, adding a joyful surprise to the Cooper home.

B. E. Morrill Acme Steel Co Stevens Point Wis Etta V. Morrill Andrew Garry Valentine Mars Chas Urcers Lincoln Howard Stacy Buffalo New York Wm. Cooper Stacy Mrs. Cooper Coopers

Swynenbergs Return to Iowa for Chevrolet Partnership

After careful consideration Mr and Mrs Ed Swynenberg decided to return to Iowa on Wednesday joining a Chevrolet partnership with relatives in Orange City Little Johnnie Oostman recovered from pneumonia and Peter Boer of Kalamazoo attended his niece's funeral The note ends with a reflective thought about how every going business carries the germ of a bigger venture

Ed Swynenberg Iowa Swynenberg Chevrolet Orange City Johnnie Oostman Peter Boer Kalamazoo Mich

Warns Hog Raisers on Un dented Fever Risks at Farrowing Time

The American Foundation for Animal Health issued a warning to hog producers about handling brood sows during spring farrowing. Farmers should disinfect hands and clothing, wear gloves if possible, and monitor any hand wounds. The bulletin notes the swine fever germ is more virulent to humans than the cattle strain and compares its pattern to malaria. It also urges removal of boar tusks to reduce injury risks, with veterinarians able to perform the procedure safely.

American Foundation For Animal Health Washington

Porous plaster pull leads to dental gas prank

A wild-looking man bursts into a dentist office asking for gas and whether he will feel anything. The dentist confirms gas is available and asks which tooth, but the man insists the request is to pull a porous plaster from his chest, not a tooth.

Power of Vision by Leonard A Barrett

This essay argues that true achievement blends inspiration and genius with a crucial element called vision. It cites Kreisler Rembrandt and Florence Nightingale as examples, stresses that vision sustains fidelity to inner patterns, and asserts vision is essential for lasting, meaningful work.

Power OF Vision Leonard A. Barrett Rembrandt Kreisler Roentgen Fritz Kreisler Vienna Paul Shakespeare Lincoln Florence Nightingale Western Newspaper Union

Fulton’s Paddle Wheel Triumph Follows Fitch’s Early Steam Boat

The article notes Robert Fulton built the first successful steamboat using a paddle wheel, while John Fitch had earlier but impractical 1787 Delaware trip with pad dles. Fitch’s backers withdrew, leaving Fulton as the notable innovator.

Robert Fulton John Fitch Delaware Fulton Western Newspaper Union

Auto crash on 159th and Vincennes injures Chicago man

Sheriffs highway police investigated a crash at 159th Street and Vincennes Avenue in South Holland. Herman Koch of 8841 Paxton Avenue Chicago skidded his 1934 Plymouth into a ditch after snowy pavement. He was treated at Ingalls Memorial hospital. Walter Gajeyak of Joliet fled after a chase through Cook County. deputies fired on him and he was wounded in the arm. He was held at Will County jail on bonds for two felonies.

Sheriffs Highway Police 159Th Vincennes Ave South Holland Herman Koch Paxton Avenue Chicago 159Th Street Koch Sheriffs Highway Joe Walter Gajeyak Herkimer St Joliet Cook County Walter Gajeyak Will County

Auto Accidents Reported Near Torrence and Burr Oak

Sheriff's highway unit investigated three crashes on Lincoln highway near Torrence avenue Burr Oak and Vermont street in Wireton and Western avenue at 160th. Reyberge of Homewood said his westbound car left the road to the ditch and was taken to St James hospital. Frank Larin of Chicago admitted unfamiliarity with roads and caused damage with no complaints signed. Edwin Pikory of Harvey reported a tire blowout caused a single vehicle rollover with no injuries.

Sheriffs Highway Torrence Avenue Lincoln Highway Reyberge Morse Avenue Homewood Reyberg St. James Hospital Chicago Heights Sheriffs Highway Police Burr Oak Vermont Street Wireton Frank Larin W. 79Th Istreet Chicago Belgin Larin 160Th Western Avenue Edwin Pikory Finch Avenue Harvey

My Neighbor Says so My Neighbor Says so

Clove flavored advice for frying doughnuts uses whole cloves in fat. Orange skins peel faster after five minutes in boiling water. Set an alarm to time baking so you can work elsewhere. Soil needs sand to lighten claylike mix. Washable rugs can be machine washed but should air dry to keep shape.

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