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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

3

Balance Sheet for Bank Exhibit in Illinois 1938

The document presents a bank's assets totaling 611 243.25 with loans 162 271.59 and U S Government obligations including bonds stocks and securities. It lists liabilities including demand deposits 143 553.84 and time deposits 532 303.62, plus capital accounts totaling 265 055.41 and reserves. The cashier William Staat signs sworn statements dated January 6 1938 with notary L E Dorman.

United States Federal Reserve Bank State of Illinois County of Cook Ss I William Staat Lorene E. Dorman

Chicago Building Boom Up 52 Percent in 1937

Building Commissioner Richard E. Schmidt reported to Mayor Kelly that Chicago issued $28,516,568 worth of new buildings in 1937, up from $18,835,382 in 1936, a 52 percent rise. Compared with 1935 the increase exceeds 100 percent as construction activity shows recovery and loans for new work and repairs have loosened. The report credits federal programs and widespread building across all types.

Richard E. Schmidt Kelly Chicago Commissioner Schmidt

The Diary Then and Now Across Time

The piece recalls how diaries began as leather bound records kept daily from January 1. It notes many now sell diaries but people use them to note dates and memos less often. It suggests modern life rushes past events and memory fades, while old timers find courage reflecting on past climbs and trials.

Report of Condition of South Holland Trust and Savings

Official publication shows the December 31 1938 condition for South Holland Trust and Savings, including resources totaling 1 588 899.38 and deposits of 1 486 833.42. Milton H. Waterman sworn as cashier, Alita Dykema attests as notary on January 8 1938.

Alita Dykema

Report of Condition of First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale Ill

Auditor of Public Accounts reports the December 31 1937 condition of Riverdale Illinois bank with totals for cash loans deposits and liabilities. It lists capital stock reserves profits deposits and pledged assets and notes cashier Frank Stewart attesting to the figures in Cook County Illinois.

First National Bank Dolton Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts Milton H. Waterman State of Wllneis First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale Riverdale, Ill Frank Stewart Federal Home Loan Bank

Election of Calumet Region Police Unit Officers Tonight

The United Police of the Calumet Region will elect officers at tonight’s association meeting in Flossmoor village hall. Incumbent President Chief Joseph B. Dineen is expected to win strong support for reelection. secretary L E. Smith notes rapid growth to 392 members from South Cook, Indiana, Riverdale, Dalton, and other departments.

United Polic Calumet Flossmoor L E. Smith Joseph B. Dineen Dineen Smith Association South Cook Indiana South Chicago Heights Riverdale Dalton

Press fairness in labor coverage and dual-sides reporting

The piece argues newspapers should present both sides in labor disputes and avoid bias. It notes federal board praise for improved coverage since 1935 and warns that reporters must seek full facts rather than rely on a single statement.

Federal Relations Board

Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island at Dale Theatre

Eskimo actor Mala says the cast endured six weeks of daring stunts in the making of Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island. The adventure serial comes to the Dale Theatre next Saturday and promises thrills on a South Sea island set.

Adventure Pictures Mala Robinson Crusoe Clipper Island Republic South Sea Island Dale Theatre

Dangerous Stunt Harming Mala In Rex The Wild Horses

On the set Mala suffered a serious back injury after a fall from Rex the Wild Horse. He continued filming with his back heavily taped while flames engulfed a burning ship deck. Buck the movie dog rescued him as crew contained the fire and the scene proceeded with other cast members including Mama and William Newell.

Mala Rex Buck Dog Mama Clark Gable William Newell John Ward

Installation of Officers Held Last Night

Mrs. Orpha Dobbie of West Pullman installed the 1938 officers of the Dolton Doldale Rebekah lodge during ceremonies at Stahnke's hall. A musical program followed as officers and guests gathered. names include Noble Grand Irene Ohlson, Vice Grand Minnie Meginnis, Warden Pearl Miller, Conductor Ethel McPike, Recording Secretary Blanche Brookfelt, Financial Secretary Evelyn Wilcoxen, and others in supporting roles.

Orpha Dobbie West Pullman Doldale Rebakah Lodge Stahnke’s Dolton Noble Grand Irene Ohlson Minnie Meginnis Pearl Miller Ethel McPike Blanche Brookfelt Evelyn Wilcoxen Noble

Lois Unruh and Kenneth Wesse Crowned Snow Dance Winners

Lois Unruh of Riverdale was chosen to reign over the Snow Dance at the Lincoln gym in Dolton last Friday night by the dancers present. Kenneth Wesse of Dolton was named king. Charles Garry and Emma Canterucci won a prize as the best waltzing couple. Jean O Conner won the snowball contest. Gloria Sellin performed a skater's dance and sang in costume. The next Teen Age dance is set for the second Friday evening in February.

Lois Unruh Riverdale Lincoln Gym Dolton King Kenneth Wesse Charles Garry Emma Canterucci Jean O’conner Gloria Sellin

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. J. Anders M. Robert Weidner Fred E. Waterman South Holland Trust and Savings Iy South Holland, Ill Banking House Oither U. S Harry P. DE Young Chas. E Grand Total Resources Vohn Harms, JR Peter C. Kern State of Illinois LA Verne Engel Dance D. R Ione V. Blake William Start Board of Directors
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