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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1937

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Bardwick Promoted to Federal Home Loan Bank Post

John Bardwick Jr. is taking an indefinite leave from Harvey Federal Savings and Loan to become vice president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. He remains on the board and executive committee as W H. Rammer and new assistant secretary Herman Dykema assume key roles as the association reports about 1.38 million in resources and nearly 25 million in outstanding credits across 400 institutions.

John Bardwick, Jr Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association Federal Home ,Loan Bank of Chicago W H. Rammer Bardwick Herman Dykema, Jr South Holland Trust and Savings Bank Home Loan Bank Illinois Wisconsin Federal Home Loan Bank System

Dengler's Service Station Robbery Report

Burglars broke into Dengler's Service Station at 18947 Park Avenue Dal ton early Thursday Jan 7 after 2 a. m. They smashed the back door panel and lock, carried away a safe and machines, and disposed of the loot in Carl Diecks coal yard. Tires worth 170 remained untouched. Owner George Denigler suspects local familiarity with the site.

Dengler Park Avenue Dalton Carl Dieck George Denigler

Stolen Car Recovered After Theft From Riverdale Garage

The 1936 Chevrolet belonging to Mr and Mrs Thomas Putnam was stolen from their garage at 13845 State Street Riverdale Sunday night or Monday morning. Thieves broke in and drove to Momence where a battery failed and a 1937 Ford was stolen to continue the escape. The Momence police recovered the Chevy and Putnam family member returned Monday afternoon. The incident left ignition damage but no other harm to the car. A second vehicle was later stolen near the abandonment site after a gas raid. Dr John A Kollar noticed the Putnam car missing Monday morning and said his own locks had been tampered with. Also noted is the engagement announcement of Genevieve Panozzo to Frank Scaglione of Riverdale.

Thomas Putnam State Screet Riverdale Momence Putnam John A. Kollar

Woodmen Celebrate Birthday in Riverdale Village Hall

Old time Woodmen gathered at Riverdale village hall last Wednesday to mark the society s Adaith birthday and Calumet Camp s 53rd. The organization began Jan 3 1883 in Lyons Iowa and later incorporated in Illinois. Calumet Camp No 5142 formed March 4 1904. 14 charter members named with several deceased. 25 year pins awarded to four members and 32 death claims paid totaling 40 571 09 since inception. A social evening followed with a fine lunch and camaraderie.

Riverdale Calumet Camp Lyons Iowa Illinois Scott Camp Calumet R. O. P. Hess F. OW. Schmidt O. F. Reich A. C. Reich J. M. Posner P. W. Pauls C. Messmaker B. Koselke Thos. F. Kinney M. J. Kiernan F W. de Vries Patrick Cleary John de Ridder Andrew Baumgartner L. F. Ripley Edw. A. Ripley A. S. Diekman Harry E. Alvine Oswald Obeldobel M. Robert Wiedner Richard Hess Chantel Messrs. Hess Kinney Herman Dreesen Louis W. Stern C. W. Berger Emil Bettenhouse Albert de Vries Hugh D. Moore

Playground plan urges ten acres per thousand in region

The Chicago Regional Planning Association calls for expansive playground and recreational development with a target of ten acres per 1,000 people. It notes Dolton and Riverdale lag in park provision and lists ratios for nearby towns, urging immediate municipal consideration as building activity resumes.

Chicago Regional Planning Association Riverdale Dolton Averaey Calumet City Chicago Heights Crete Chicago Gary Harvey Trazelcrest Whiting

Bank loses suit against village over implied contract

Appellate court affirms dismissal of First National Bank of Dolton case against the Village of Dolton. The suit claimed the village owed ex attorney Joseph P Savage for work on a duration of real estate improvements tied to a land boom and special assessments. The ruling also notes another appellate decision denying two large attorney fee claims against Forest Park and related mandamus on pro rata payment from bond issues.

First National Bank of Ile Savage Tuc Savage Dalton Daniel P. Trude Charles H. Borden Irving J. Solomon Forest Park

Local notes on births and gatherings in Riverdale area

Local items report the birth of twin boys to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lieb Jr at Auburn Park hospital, and reference many New Year and Christmas gatherings in Dolton Riverdale and surrounding towns. Several residents recover from illness, with influenza and pneumonia noted for Dorothy and Glen Cogswell and Jack Quinn. A Lincoln PTA dance and a railmen banquet are also mentioned along with farm updates for the Lotz family and farm changes.

Joseph Lieb Wentworth Ave Riverdale Dee Auburn Park Hospital Joe Melvin Klein Enos Foyle Irene and Emery Mildred Driese Margaret Erickson Shirley May Albert Reitz Albert Ralph Klein Eleanor Klein Chas. Petak Max Beekman Max, Jr Lansing Irvin Beeman John Lotz Wayland Mich Gerhardt North Harvey Lotz Robert Kaiser Dalton William Gifford Don O’connell Chicago John Thu J. Messeschmidt Dolton Robert Kaiser, Jr Lillian Dengler Charles Stulzhiem Dorothy Glen Grover Cogswell Chicago Street Donald R. Crocker First Methodist Church Roy Crocker Crocker William Henry Propper Bernis Helen Thompson Jerry Kollros Dorothy Maxwell Virginia Peterson Edward Jleitmann Betty McGuire Aimee Haines le Roy Marks Bob Burns Harvey Ruch Sanderson Ronald Bussey Virginia Good Hammond de Vearle Norton Nancy Klein Indiana Harbor Della Grady Edward Norton

Kipley Family Early Chicagoans History Highlight

The Kipley name looms in Chicago police and fire history. Peter Kipley II recalls fire service roots, including his uncle Joseph Kipley who led the police department after 1897. Peter Kipley senior won 1888 top honors for a speed hitch at Dexter Park pavilion amid a five-department contest. Edward A. Ripley is Riverdale fire marshal. Relations include Dan Kipley, once a detective sergeant in Minneapolis.

Kipley William H. Stuart Chicago Evening American Council Chamber Peter Kipley Chicago Joseph Kipley Carter St. Harrison II Joe Kipley Star League Peter Ripley Dexter Park Pavilion America Canada Edward A. Ripley Riverdale Peter Kipley II Dan Peter Minneapolis

Dolton Vehicle Licenses On Sale With Early Discount

The 1987 automobile licenses are available with a $2.00 annual fee. A 50 discount applies if tags are purchased before February 1, 1937, reducing the fee to $1.00. Robert C. Haney, Clerk, Village of Dolton.

Robert C. Haney Dolton

Death of Dorothy FE David in Blue Island Pneumonia

Dorothy FE David two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ter wan David of 14828 Grant street Dalton died of pneumonia Tuesday at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Survived by parents one sister Trent and six brothers Charles Orland Robert Thomas John and Lawrence. Funeral at St Marys Church 9:30 this morning Father John N Weiler officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Dorothy FE David Terwan David Grant Street Dalton Trent Charles Orland Robert Thomas John Lawrence St. Mary’s Church John N. Weiler Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

24 People Killed in 1936 Riverdale Dolton Accidents

Riverdale and Dolton in 1936 suffered 24 deaths from accidents and 17 injuries, main causes auto crashes at 88th and Halsted and Indiana Sibley. six rail crossings fatalities. many cases linked to speeding and stop-sign violations.

Riverdale Dolton Pointer 88Th Street Halsted Indiana Sibley Boulevard Dalton Tvo Main Street Lincoln Avenue Calumet

Lincoln PTA Dance at Lincoln Gym This Friday

Lincoln P T A sponsors a dance Friday January 15 at 7 50 p m in Lincoln gym Single admission 15 cents for school children 25 cents for adults 374lip

Danceh L*riday Lincoln Gym Lincoln P. T. A

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Bardwick Harvey Federal Loan Association Home Loan Bank of Chicago Dengler’s Peter Panozzo East 116Th Street Genevieve Frank Scaglione Halsted Street Order Walter H. Ortel Wabash Ave Sinvis Central Railroad St. Louis Dolton Automobile Owners Attention Dorothy David Justin McCarthy Edward Allison Cleveland Peter Burtyk Roseland James Reed Herman Rhoder George French Lydia Kellerman George Kellerman John Dreschyer Nick Fosco John Conigna Tony Szostak Albert Janeczyk John Loftus George Lane, Jr Paul Heller Tunis van de Logt Louise Dallawalla Delton
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