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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1934

Page

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Depositors Protected by New Federal Insurance Scheme

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation now insures all deposits up to 2500 dollars per account. Local banks in Riverdale Dalton and South Holland joined the program, following national bank failures from 1929 to 1933. Small depositors are urged to place funds in banks to earn interest and support the community.

Congress Washington Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation United States First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale First National Bank of Dalton First Trust and Savings Bank of South Holland Government Insurance Corporation Difcult Cook County Hammond Lansing Chicago Heights Homewood Harvey Blue Island Roseland

Lindell Moves Headquarters to 46 Hast 114th Place

Alderman Arthur G. Lindell announced last week the relocation of his office to 46 Hast 114th Place. The telephone number remains Pullman 4700.

Arthur G. Lindell Pullman

Auto Executive Lands Operation of NRA Code

Flint, Jan 3. William S. Knudson executive VP General Motors says GM is solidly with the NRA. It has signed a code and will continue to live up to it as long as in force. He foresees order after chaos and a new management labor understanding replacing conflict of interest.

Flint, Mich William 5. Knudson General Motors Corporation General Motors NRA

Riverdale Board Denies Corruption Rumor At Meeting

President Claussen dismissed rumors that village officers are taking pay from CWA work. He confirmed officers serve without compensation and that no truth exists in the report, with the meeting continued due to space constraints.

Riverdale Board Claussen CWA

Rainey Defends New Deal Amid GOP Spending Attacks

Speaker Henry T. Rainey rejects Republican charges on spending and debt arguing the recovery program costs are essential. He cites World War I and current war costs, urges support for ongoing measures, and predicts Supreme Court will sustain codes to lift the nation from the current mood.

Chicago Daily News Roosevelt Congress Henry T. Rainey House Rainey Great Britain United States Supreme Court Minnesota

Mayor Bruggeman Replies On Drainage Ditch Project

Harvey mayor F W Bruggeman defends the CWA drainage ditch work amid charges and promises a public meeting to address accusations. He touts employment benefits and urges trust while the investigation proceeds, pledging to push the project forward for the community.

CWA Harvey Bruggeman

Fight on Home Rule by Suburban Leaders Against Chicago Expansion

The Suburban Area and Country Towns Association warns residents to study the cost differences between county towns and Chicago as pressure to annex grows. Governor Horner’s support is cited and residents urged to investigate local governance and funding before voting. Take interest in local affairs and demand proper management.

Cook County William P. Saunders Suburban Area and Country Towns Association Chicago Legislative Commission Chicago Police Department Horner Suburban Country Towns Association

Twin City Sales Sold to Elmer Schmutzler

Henry J. Mohr announces the sale of The Twin City Sales to Elmer Schmutzler and thanks customers for past patronage. Accounts owed are payable at 226 Lincoln Ave Dolton.

Twin City Elmer Schmutzler Lincoln Ave Dolton Henry J. Mohr Dolton Drug Store

Local News Roundup From Blue Island And Vicinity

Lois Reich, 11, underwent appendicitis surgery at St Francis hospital Blue Island and is recovering. William Stern welcomes a baby boy born December 30 1938 at Blue Island hospital. Bridge clubs meet at Ivanoe 14182 State St and Mon day Night Club at Margaret Kern's 82 East 136th. Melvin Brockman returns from Blue Island hospital after appendectomy. Oscar Lindberg and wife welcome a baby boy born January 9 1934 at Lying-in Hospital. Better Government Party hosts midwinter dance January 20 1984 at Riverdale village hall. Four Harvey people injured when Nash car hit a truck at B Co crossing Halsted and 136th. Sally Rosolowski Hazel Hopman hospitalized at Ingalls Memorial. Hinkle guest from East Chicago visits Dalton. Chevrolet sedan stolen from Riverdale 18903 Kedbrooke Ave. Yerman Schliemann earns second lieutenant exam 99 percent. CTR in training. Ella Jillecek celebrated seventeenth birthday with friends at Riverdale. Dolores Vogel birthday party at St Marys school Jan 11. George Dengler takes over Sinclair Gas Station 13947 Park Ave Dalton.

Lois Reich L. E. Reich St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Lelunely William Stern Blue Island Hospital Bridge Club J. Osberg South State Street Ivanhoe Melvin Brockman Oscar Lindberg West 111Th Place Roseland Elmer Unruh E. 138Th Street Riverdale E. Matz A. Schroder Mrs. Unruh Rebecca O .C. Hinkle Dalton Peter Gerringer Kedbrooke Avenue Yerman F Schliemann West 134Th Street Officers Reserve Corps Acme Steel Co Ella Jillecek East 138Th St Dolores Vogel St. Mary’s School George Dengler Sinclair Gas Station Elmer Schmuttzer Park Ave George

Dolton appoints Henry Mohr fire chief as band disbands

The Dolton village board meets January 9 and votes to store all band instruments until May and cut a twelve dollar fire department allowance. Henry Mohr is chosen as new fire chief after the death of Lorenz Ripley. Financial report shows slight deficit, cinders arranged for streets, and new fire truck battery purchased.

Dolton Board Schnoor Dalton Municipal Erffmeyer Wm. G. Dalton Sehuman Drexel Ave Main Woodlawn Ave Weber Lorenz F. Ripley Henry Mohr Dalton Volunteer Fire Dept L. F. Kipley and Sons Peter Kipley New Business Summerfield Koeincke

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U. S Lindell Heaquarters Riverdale Board Meeting HOME Fire Department Minnie Suhring South Artesian Ave Frank Maxwell Park Avenue Red T. Ehlert Red
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