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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
1
A century long fight ends as the Calumet River in Riverdale is widened and deepened by a high speed dredge. A PWA grant funds beautification along the Little Calumet with plans for foliage, fish, and summer homes. The project aims to create a navigable waterway extending toward Blue Island, with continued work and page continuation noted.
W J Ebert of Illinois Bell reports 77 new telephones added in 1936 across Riverdale and Dalton, an 8 percent rise. The gain mirrors nearby communities and signals improving conditions since May 1934. The Bell News notes normal transmission issues include noisy locations and poor enunciation.
The President and Board of Trustees set motor vehicle license rates effective Jan 2 1937 with early payment discounts through March 1 1987. Passenger cars $1 after March 11 $2. trucks 35 hp or less $2.50 after March 1 $4. trucks 85 hp or more $4 after March 1 $6. all other vehicles $1 after March 1 $2. Clerk Peter J Kurz notes the changes.
Leading Ivanhoe residents plan a separate Park District to develop park land around the Illinios Central rail line and 144th street Ivanhoe station. Election set for January 23 with polls 6 am to 4 pm in Campbell building 408 West 144th Street. The Ivanhoe Woman’s Club endorses the district to restore the playground weed control and to house a Field House on Ivanhoe Park property.
The body of a 68 year old man weighing 140 pounds was found Monday morning in a prairie near Lincoln and Cottage Grove avenues. He died from exposure and alcoholism, with the coroner noting six hours since death. A crumbed Royal Blue receipt bore the name John McIntyre, but no store could confirm the sale.
Illinois records a new high for registered passenger cars in 1936 with 1,459,195 licenses, surpassing the 1930 peak by 30,049. Secretary Edward J. Hughes notes the year also saw 208,926 trucks, 18,408 trailers, 3,963 dealers, 10,228 chauffeurs, and 5,924 motorcycles registered.
A party took a sled and a glove from the front porch at 138821 Michigan Ave. Police are investigating and action may follow.
The Pointer urges Riverdale and Dalton to join the Birthday Ball for the President in January to raise funds against infantile paralysis. Readers are asked to donate 25 cents through the Pointer office local drugstores or banks, with donors listed in the paper.
The Progressive Party will hold its first meeting of the year at the High lawn hose house on Monday night January 25 1937. Led by Lester Brookfelt and John Miller the committee will organize the agenda and members.
Two St. Bernard dogs owned by Mr and Mrs Janssen of Glenwood won first honors at a Chicago dog show held Thursday through Saturday. Gretchen weighing 160 pounds and Flecken a five month old puppy won prizes in a field of nearly 300 entrants.
Dolton vehicle licenses for 1937 are on sale with a $2.00 annual fee. Early purchases before February 1, 1937, qualify a 50 percent discount, as approved by the President and Board of Trustees, per Clerk Robert C. Haney.
Local items report Gertrude Stewart recovering after an appendicitis operation at Ingalls Memorial hospital on January 15. Ruth Steele remains hospitalized there after surgery on January 16, listed in good condition. A bridal shower honors Miss Tulle Schneider at 18243 Forest Avenue with gifts and luncheon. A large party at 14817 Grant Street hosts many friends. Father Bernard Werner, missionary priest, visits Dalton and plans to return to China February 19 after showing slides at St. Mary’s hall. Edward Baseheart comes home from Mundelein College for two weeks. A single-vehicle crash at Main and Grant leaves Guy Davis critically injured. Earl Davis faces charges.
Starting with this issue January 22 the Pointer will print Thursday nights and no copy will be accepted after Thursday noon. Submit on time to ensure publication.
Fred E. Waterman aged 69 gathered relatives and friends at his Dalton home on Sunday January 17. Attendees included siblings and spouses from Kewanee Illinois Englewood Michigan Matchwood Worth Fort Atkins Wis and local hosts Edward Schultz and family. A noon celebratory dinner followed by an afternoon gathering at the Waterman home marked the event.
Riverdale Board met January 12 in regular session. Trustee Hanihan presided. Finance reports showed December collections of 2790.67 for corporate fund and December balances of 14954.60 cash and 1150.00 motor fuel. Tax warrants held by the bank were reduced, cutting indebtedness and interest from six to five percent. Police report continued on page 2.
The Dolton Volunteer Fire Department elected officers for 1937 at their first meeting of the year. The department reported 538 alarms with 34 grass fires and various structural fires totaling $2,375 in losses. Officers include Chief Fred Ott and President Albert Ehlert with other titles filled by Frank Ott, Albert Harms, Leonard Diehl, Herbert Dickelman, and Raymond Packard.
A 1937 letter from H C Tanerhill of St Louis asks for assistance locating a woman named Bert Sheffield born February 7, 1887. Former Quincy, NL resident, married to a railroad switchman now believed to live in Riverdale. Tanerhill offers good news if reached at 1338 Temple Place.
A report by Oscar I. Hewett shows 66,631 dogs died in automobile accidents in the last year in Chicago. The toll also includes 14,221 cars 497 horses and 91 goats and parrots killed or removed from the streets due to increased auto traffic speed.
Julian Schlake president of the Winois Brick Co says brick deliveries reached 6 143 000 in December versus 2 011 000 a year earlier. He attributes the surge to ongoing industrial construction in the Chicago area and notes costs are 15 to 20 percent below 1926 levels but rising steadily.
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