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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
4
A pithy 1930s style meditation notes on spunk in children, drought fears for 2000, debts, and women in leadership. It laments doorbell ringing, tax grumbling, and urges using worry to boost business while noting President Roosevelt has received 1,620,000 letters and parcels since taking office.
People fear future conditions and limit spending when six months to a year are uncertain. Lawmakers should finish work promptly and adjourn early to let the country adjust to new business methods amid ongoing legislative uncertainty.
Official publication shows the bank located in Riverdale, Illinois, with assets including U S Government Investments and real estate loans totaling 276,541.86 in liabilities. J John Harms Jr signs as cashier, sworn January 10 1934 before Notary Frank Stewart.
The president’s address to Congress stresses a peaceful, cooperative readjustment of national life with minimal dislocation. He notes mixed public opinion on government actions for economic recovery but urges unity and fair trial for new ideas to tackle the era’s mood and related evils.
The president and Congress show willingness to cooperate and adjourn soon. Protracted wrangling into summer would harm the economy as uncertainty hurts business.
Cut generator charging rate before a long motor trip and oil the generator and clutch throw-out bearings each morning. Regular light maintenance helps prevent failures during extended daily driving.
Prohibition ended and liquor open sales noted. Claus Tapp injured on Indiana Ave. Births include children to Klompien Paarlberg Amptmeyer. Obits: Albert Huienga Peter Van Dennen lifer of South Holland. Van Schouwen robbed after work. Firemen elected officers. Thornton Fractional High School fire. Christmas Eve event at First Reformed church. Weather: 13 below wind chills, then cloudy and mild.
A dramatic courtroom brief reveals a crime ring mixing stolen items with legitimate goods. Investigators identify a central suspect and outline the evidence linking loot to multiple thefts. The case highlights cross county connections and ongoing asset recovery efforts.
A compendium of humorous snippets and quips from a 20th century humor column. The items range from wordplay about jig saws to a landlord chorus on household mischief and a farmer’s gossip style joke.
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank in Illinois files a sworn annual report to the Auditor of Public Accounts. The balance sheet lists cash and government securities, loans, real estate, and total liabilities of 486 201 42 dollars. Cashier M H Waterman and official Herman Dykema Jr certify the figures as true.
The judge asks the prisoner why he stole a purse. The prisoner explains he was unwell and believed the small change could help him.
Ralph Vandenberg recalls a Buffalo visit marked by deep snow and cold, before returning to milder southern weather. The Dolton Woman's Club study group meets January 15 at Miss Edith Dolton’s home. Chicago Board of Education plans a new heating system at Pullman Branch School. Miss E Schroeder of Blue Island vacationed with Mrs. J. Wesse of Riverdale. Colonel Propper repeatedly raises the flag during sunny winter days. A birth announces a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Klinkhammer on Saturday, January 3. another daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perry on New Year’s Day. Stewart-Squires wedding unites Miss Mary Stewart and Mgr. Ralph Squires at St. Mary’s Church with Bridesmaids Gertrude Kelly and Katherine Stewart. Groomsmen William Yundrock and James Johnstone. Berger-Gentry wedding at the Berger home features Miss Ada Berger and Mr. William S. Gentry of Kansas City. Rev. Walter Firth officiates. A dinner to follow marks the celebration.
Jonathan Bardwick is ill with pneumonia at home as relatives visit. Albert Rietveld enjoys time with kin in Wichert Illinois. Henry Gaul sustains arm injuries from an air rifle accident and is treated by Dr Walvoord. Simon and Will Rietveld visit Davenport Iowa relatives. Mrs Henry Koopman from Texas visits local relatives.
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