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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
1
The Dolton Board met in regular session with all members present. Attorney Summerfield warned that a missing paragraph in the December bond issue notice may affect bond validity, prompting a new election on April 21 to ratify the measure.
A first of 26 tanks, each 56 feet long and 11 feet 10 inches in diameter, starts a scheduled rail journey from Warren Pennsylvania to Houston Texas. Pa railroad pins move in daylight at up to 20 mph, paired on flat cars with sidings used for passing. Route runs via Erie Homewood Junction Columbia City Logansport Terre Haute to East St Louis, then Corsicana to Houston. Also note reward and theft notice from Riverdale Illinois with firm contact.
Baseball column recalls Eddie Taylor of the Braves and Southern associations who moved to Birmingham hitting .301 last year and living there in summer. It mentions Clarence Struss returning to Rock Island, Ron Island on reserve, Jack Quinn starting his 28th year with Brooklyn, and Jerry Stanheart of Brooklyn-Mobile with a .501 average in 138 games. Big Tim Murchison plans to move to Henderson in the Piedmont League.
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club entertained at the homes of Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Brimi comb on School Street and 12nd Street. New members hosted the event for the old members ending with roses for all and solos by Mrs. Whipkam. A wits contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Lawser, Mrs. Reaser, and Mrs. Geshu fe. Dorothy Brown closed with piano solos.
Emily Waterman daughter of Charles Waterman and Harold Iddings of Merrillville Ind were wed at the bride’s home Wednesday February 25 at 5 pm Rev Schneider of Blue Island officiated Only immediate relatives attended The bride is popular and the groom a former Thornton Township High School coach They will start housekeeping at Valparaiso Ind
A weighing clinic for all children and babies under preschool age will be held at the Health Center Dal ton on Thursday afternoon March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mothers and children’s interest will decide on establishing a regular baby clinic with a pediatrician in charge next season.
State engineers study moving the Illinois Central tracks out of state gas tax funding after a South Chicago branch inspection. Proposal would reroute State Road No 42 south on Exchange Avenue placing rails on a state road, allowing gas tax to cover public costs. Representative Schnackenberg prompted the plan. Other items note local hospital operation, social visits, Panhandle ticket-office changes, a quip about education and marriage announcements, and a Riverdale rental listing.
Local notes detail the arrival of Dean Allan, first great grandson of Grandma Dailey of Dalton, born February 16 1931 at Michael Reese Hospital to Mr and Mrs Travis Nairn. Grandma Dailey noted for longevity and family pride.
Betty Robinson tied Stella Walsh in a meet at the 124th Field Artillery Armory. Walsh, the Polish Irish named sensation, had beaten all rivals except Robinson, who former 1928 Olympic 100 yard dash champion. The race in Dallas on July 4 was a fast 114-10 time on a slow bumpy indoor track, four tenths off Walsh’s outdoor world record.
The election last Tuesday authorized more than 25 million dollars for an intercepting sewer system to stop pollution of the Little Calumet River and Lake Michigan. The plan includes a 9 foot diameter sewer 35 feet underground from the treatment plant at 130th and Cottage Grove to 147th street, extending through Indiana avenue to 184th street and north to the plant, serving Riverdale and multiple communities.
The Lincoln Avenue Parent-Teacher Association presents The Little Clodhopper at the Lincoln Avenue school auditorium on Friday evening March 6 1931 at eight o’clock. Mrs Garry will sing between acts and admission is 30 cents for adults 10 cents for children.
Troop 797 reports a busy period February 13 with a Palm Park visit and Calumet District Rally where sixteen scouts attended. February 20 saw a visit to Riverdale Telephone Exchange with tours of the building and equipment as committees attended. March 5 marks tenderfoot investiture with committee presence and badge awards plus refreshments. regular meetings resume February 27.
President Hoover signed a bill establishing a 44 hour work week for postal workers. The National Association of Letter Carriers led the fight with support from its national officers led by secretary Ike Finnan. The law takes effect July 1, 1931.
New York Central Railroad unveils a 12 million dollar freight yard project at Gary covering 100 acres. The yard will interlock with all Chicago entry lines from the east and may reduce freight rates for shippers in the Calumet region.
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