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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
1
A condensed chronology of local events in 1936 notes deaths, fires, accidents, and public works in South Holland, Riverdale, Dalton, and Ivanhoe. Notable items include a fatal car accident, school contracts, treasurer injuries, a watchdog killed on duty, a judge’s attempted assassin, WPA library openings, and multiple community gatherings. Betty Robinson’s Olympic progress and local honors are also mentioned.
Thornton Township High School plans an $800,000 addition expected to finish by August and ready for September classes. Bond approval in October funded the project, with plans drawn and bids sought from contractors. The new wing will occupy the northwest campus corner at Broadway and 150th Street and include junior college classrooms.
Beginning with the next issue on Jan 21 The Pointer will be assembled and print ready on Thursday nights. No copy will be accepted for publication after Thursday noon each week.
The Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Association presents its annual statement with a 5 percent reserve for interest on installment stock and substantial undivided profits to cover losses. 1986 was a strong year for loans and stock subscriptions, and a new stock series is offered with details on the page. For more information contact The First National Bank in Dolton or call Dolton 600.
Attorney Wm. F. Propper announces he and Mrs. Propper will return home next Monday Jan 18 from Miami Fla where Mrs Propper sought health benefits. Weather helped but general condition has not improved as hoped.
The Riverdale Village Board reduced motor vehicle license amounts effective Jan 2 1987 with discounts for payments made before March 1 1937. Passenger cars priced at 1.00 before cutoff and 2.00 after. smaller trucks 2.50 before and 1.00 after. larger trucks 4.00 before and 6.00 after. all other vehicles 1.00 before and 2.00 after. Peter J. Kurz, Clerk.
The We Are Eight club gathered at Mrs. Della Kortum’s home on Thursday afternoon January 7. Cards were played and a lunch was served. Winners were Mrs. Emily Wiegel, Mrs. Phyllis Perguss, and Mrs. Mary Krueger.
Alderman Lindell announced major south end projects under way including Calumet Waterway dredging and widening, a public transfer terminal plan, Stony Island Avenue grading and a new viaduct, a modern bridge on Indiana Avenue, completed subways at 95th and 87th streets, funding for new Riverdale schools, land purchase for a Technical High School, demolition of hazards, and Lindell’s appointments to relief and building code committees.
Dolton residents are urged to buy 1987 vehicle licenses now. The annual fee is 2 dollars with a 50 percent reduction if purchased before February 1, 1937. Clerk Robert C. Haney notes the discount and upcoming renewal period. Mrs. Rena Johnson, Lincoln School librarian, sustained minor injuries in a January 11 crash on 138th Street near a8th Street Indiana Avenue intersection. her car collided with Mrs. J W Daveler’s vehicle, which overturned several times. Both women recovered from minor injuries. The December 1936 treasurer’s report was accepted as submitted by George H. Schaefer and read by Trustee Maurer.
Mrs. E O Haase hosts stork shower with guests and lunch. Ronald Brookfelt, 6, recovering from appendicitis at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Mrs. E Lyons wins lamp at St Marys Banko party. Mrs Walter Kemnitz recovering after appendicitis surgery. Ursulia Thompson visiting Dolton sister. Frank and family visit from Crown Point. Balling news of travelers from Miami Beach. Mrs Louise Schroeder ill at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Fifteen Chicago Riverdale Lumber staff attend belated New Year party. Anie De Ridder operated for appendicitis at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Katherine Kurz attended Chicago Normal College dinner. Theodore Schlueter and family relocate to Riverdale. Rose Kleinz hosts bingo and luncheon gathering. Marie Diehl dancers perform Dance Extravaganza at Lincoln school. Local dancers featured with several named artists. Margaret Blake and Mrs W Wilson accompanists. Mrs Fred Wesse in critical condition after surgery. Extra copies of The Pointer available at local drug stores and office.
Dolton village board met to hear judiciary results in the First National Bank suit favoring the village. A larger Dolton water supply from Chicago is expected soon after approvals, with final finance committee action imminent. The meeting covered sewer repairs on 138th street, fire truck insurance, sidewalk issues, curb drain work, and police activity reports.
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