Thornton Township relief needs rise with 200 new applications
The Thornton Township Relief Station in Harvey reports 200 new relief applications since December 15, bringing total families aided to about 1,300. Only 30 cases are in Dalton and Riverdale, with $19,800 received from the state for January and a $30,000 need to fully supply relief families.
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Thornton Township
Harvey
W. E F. Propper
Dalton
Riverdale
Propper
Geok County
Chicago
WPA
Mr.Propper
Tthis
Popper
Snowball Dance Tomorrow Night at Lincoln Gym
The Snowball dance for ages 12 to 19 is set for tomorrow at Lincoln school gym. Sponsored by the P T A the event runs 7 30 to 10 50 with music by the Originals and refreshments on sale. Fifth and sixth graders may attend with a parent. Mrs John Wernicke chairs the project with a list of assisting mothers.
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Lincoln School
John Wernicke
Milton Younker
H. McGowan
Paul Schmiedl
Geo. Colwell
Clarence Muller
Frank Thompson
Frank Hair
Aldermen Seek WPA Sidewalk Approval in City
Alderman Arthur G. Lindell and Alderman P. J. Cullerton backed a WPA sidewalk project. Plan allows construction where none exists if the property owner pays material costs while WPA provides labor under Board of Local Improvements supervision.
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Arthur G. Lindell
9Th Ward
P. J. Cullerton
Board of Local Improvments
Pointer to Be Printed on Thursdays Starting Jan 6
Beginning with the new year The Pointer will be published every Thursday instead of Friday. The change responds to requests and will help merchants advertise weekend sales. After the change the news deadline will be Wednesday noon.
Debt and tax receipts strain District 148 schools
The 1937 district report shows tax collections falling from 93 percent in 1930 to 83 percent in 1935 and 1981 1982 at 84 percent. The district carries 155000 in bonded debt with 16000 annual redemptions, leaving building funds mostly for bonds and interest and little for repairs and maintenance.
Still Time To Send Money For Christmas Seals
Local Christmas seal drive organizers urge late remittances as files stay open through the week. Anna Larson reports $88.44 received so far, short of last year but expected to rise. Miss Teshel Dalton and Esther Haley assist. Mrs. Putnam of Riverdale notes 83 from 100 returned letters and expects more dollars before closure.
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Anna Larson
Cotton Drive
Teshel Dalton
Esther Haley
Larson
Riverdale
Thomas Putnam
Harvey Federal Loans 2 Million in 1937 Details
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association reports 2 million dollars in financing for its 1934 to 1937 period across Harvey, Dalton, Riverdale and nearby towns Blue Island Flossmoor Homewood Hazelcrest. In 1937 home purchase refinancing and construction loans surged with 381 percent of total financing directed to home purchase and 657 855 disbursed for construction. The bulk of lending supported refinancing of mortgage obligations and real estate activity in the region.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association
Harvey Federal
Jit
Harvey
Blue Island
Flossmoor
Homewood
Hazelcrest
Chicago
Riverdale Lowers Vehicle Tax for 1938
About 150 Riverdale motorists have bought their 1938 vehicle tags along with 15 truck owners. Passenger car tags cost $1 until March 1 when they rise to $2. trucks under 15 tons cost $2.50 and over 15 tons $4. The price cut saves Riverdale car owners a substantial amount compared to last year’s $3 tag. The tag, designed by Huey Schmidt, features a Riverdale scene with red and black colors and uses a direct transfer type for easy windshield removal.
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Riverdale
Huey Scehmid
Cheeter
Schmidt
Saint Paul Choir Wins Carol Contest in Dalton
The St Paul Lutheran church mixed choir of Dalton assisted by twenty children won first prize and $50 in a Roseland Business Men's Association carol contest. Runners up were First Reformed Roseland Senior choir and Morgan Park Baptist tied for third. West Pullman M E placed fourth. Judging criteria included intonation ensemble phrasing diction and quality with St Paul scoring 81 percent, six points ahead of rivals. The choir has existed about five years and performed in English services and two major operas, plus two special concerts yearly.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dalton
St. Paul Church
Schol
Erich Haase
Roseland Business Men’s Association
First Reformed Church
Roseland
Choi
Morgan Park Baptist Church
West Pullman
St. Paul
District 148 Board invites village officials meeting
The Board of Education invites local village officials, business leaders, professionals, and organization leaders to meet Monday evening January 10 at Lincoln School at 8 p.m. The discussion concerns the schools financial conditions and the need for increased revenue.
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Board of Education
District 148
Lincoln School
Vaccinate School Children To Prevent Smallpox Epidemic
District 148 vaccinated about 100 pupils today with signed parent permits to shield against smallpox. Only one local case has appeared in Riverdale. prior vaccinations leave a large share already protected. Nurse Eleanor Oewisli organized permits while Drs J A Kollar and M R Weidner Jr. vaccinated children.
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Riverdale
Lyle K. Klitzke
Eleanor Oewisli
J. A. Kollar
M. Robert Weidner Jr
Young Ladies Sodality Dance Planned at St Marys Church Hall
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Marys Church announces a holiday dance Friday evening at the church hall. Music will be provided by Norman Woody and his orchestra.
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Young Ladies Sodality of
St. Mary's Cechurch
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Norman Woody
Complete WPA Sewer Tunnel Completion Reported
Engineer K S Putnam told Riverdale village board on December 29 that the WPA sewer tunnel under the railroad right of way is completed with sixty to seventy feet of sewer tile laid on the south end. About a third of the tunnel under 188th street is done and an 18 inch line to the reservoir should finish within a week. Nelson said ten days to finish pipe laying and back filling. 12 men may be transferred from the project. About $6,000 left of the supplemental appropriation.
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K. S. Putnam
Riverdale
188Th Street
Nelson
Claussen
Waois Street
Illinois Street
Change Street
Martin
Tvanhoe
Smith
Simmerling
Public Service Company
United States Post Office Department
140Th Court
140Th Place
East 140Th Court
Dolton Vehicle License Fees Increase After January 31
Dolton auto license fees rise from one to two dollars after January 31 as announced by Village Clerk Robert C. Haney. Tl. Louis Caterucci of Riverdale marked his birthday on Tuesday January 4 with family and friends at home.
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Dolton
Robert C. Haney
Louis Caterucci
Riverdale
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Lincoln Gym
Bulding Fund
Wwe of Fun
Saint Paul Choir
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