Plan Repairs to 137th Street
Riverdale Board of Trustees discussed improvements to 137th street including grading, scarifying, new stone, catchbasins, and bituminous sealing. Engineer Putnam estimated 7500 dollars for road work and 2000 dollars for curbing and materials. A conference with state highway reps via Kukrel and Putnam’s plan will be prepared for next meeting. Trustee Hanihan urged inviting property owners to join the curbing discussion. A WPA project material estimate was also reported.
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Riverdale Board of Trustees
137Th Street
Zornow
Kukrel
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Putnam
Minois Street
Krubel
Board of Local Improvements
Hanihan
WPA
Martin
Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan 27th Year
Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan celebrates 27 years of serving the community with home loans and savings plans. The association notes a 5 percent annual rate on installment stock and 4 percent on paid-up stock with large reserve accounts to protect holders. A new stock series is open for subscription. seek information at The First National Bank in Dalton. Ione V. Blake, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Dalton
Ione V. Blake
Chicagoan Frederick Place Found Dead in Thornton Forest
The body of Frederick W. Place a 40 year old Chicagoan was found by caretakers in the Thornton forest preserve. An inquest in Homewood found death by self act though initial examination showed no wound. A hole in the roof of the mouth into the brain was later noted at Cordt funeral home. Place's estranged wife suggested divorce filings may have driven him to suicide. The car was left between Ashland Avenue and Volbrecht Road and the inquest was continued until July 15.
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Frederick W. Place
Chicago
John Costable
Larry McGuin
Thornton Forest Preserve
Homewood
Cordt
Place
Places
Ashland Avenue
Volbrecht Road
Acme Steel Closes Riverdale Plant For Two Weeks
The Riverdale plant of Acme Steel Co halted operations last Monday June 28 for two weeks to offer about 1,000 workers a paid vacation. A skeleton crew remains for maintenance and offices, with most workers to return on July 12. A new four story brick No 19 building is under construction on the grounds, housing offices, labs, hospital, and a restaurant, expanding the plant’s facilities.
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Riverdale
Acme Steel Co
Thei
Chicago
Company
Quiet July Fourth Celebration Planned in Dalton and Riverdale
Dalton and Riverdale prepare for Independence Day weekend with outdoor events and fireworks despite local ordinances. Residents head to resorts and Harvey Legion Homecoming Monday July 5 features fireworks while Soldiers Field in Chicago also hosts displays. Banks close and police expect heavy traffic as city dwellers seek lake or forest escapes.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Harvey
Soldiers Field
Chicago
Driver Killed at Monee Speedway Sunday Afternoon
Edward Graves of Oklahoma City, 38, died after his four cylinder Crager Special plunged through a fence and overturned into a ditch during qualifying at the Monee dirt speedway. The 3:30 p.m. crash, amid dusty conditions, sent him to St James hospital where he died two hours later.
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Edward Graves
Oklahoma City
Monee
Graves
St. James Hospital
Edward Lieb Returns Home From Cedar Lake Visit
Edward Lieb of Dalton returned home Tuesday evening from Cedar Lake Indiana where he spent several weeks.
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Edward Lieb
Dalton
Cedar Lake
Ind
To a Departed Friend Dedicated to Our Late Editor
A tribute poem mourning an editor, recalling his resilience and humor. It honors his love of nature, quiet lakes, and shared storytelling with old companions. The verses suggest God called a jovial Irish editor to guide others toward a restful day.
Local and Personal Notes From Dolton and Nearby Areas
Henry Steinhauer Harold Miller Irvin Lau and Dave Kasha returned last evening after a motor trip to Knoxville Tennessee They left Sunday morning Clem Berschinski and companions depart for northern Wisconsin for a week long vacation Kenneth R Love enjoys vacation at Estes Park Colorado PXY Club held a surprise shower for Helen Rudloff and guests at Lillian Matz home Helen Rudloff soon to wed Ivan Fischer of Roseland Visitors from Texas stay with John Raseheart family Roseland resident Mrs Frank Kleinz recuperating after major operation at Roseland Community Hospital Mr and Mrs Richard Staat and son with John Hoek spend several weeks in South Dakota
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Henry Steinhauer
Harold Miller
Irvin Lau
Dave Kasha
Knoxville
Tenn
Clem Berschinski
E. 136Th St
Riverdale
Wisconsin
Kenneth R. Love
Estes Park
Cola
PXY Club
Helen Rudloff
Chicago Street
Dalton
Lillian Matz
Michigan Ave
Helen
Ivan Fischer
Roseland
John Raseheart
Dolton
Texas
Richard Staat
John Hoek
South Holland
South Dakota
Card of Thanks for Kinney Family
The family of the late Thomas F. Kinney editor of The Pointer expresses gratitude for sympathy from friends neighbors and the community. Thanks are given to Harvey and Blue Island lodges Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Doldale Lodge IOOF for services at Bachmann's Funeral Home and cemetery Rev Donald R Crocker for consoling words to local police departments those who sent flowers and those who donated cars. Mrs Lucy Kinney Robert and Edward Kinney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Kinney
The
Pointer
Harvey and
Blue Island Lodges
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Doldale Lodge
C.F
Bachmann
Donald R. Crocker
Lucy Kinney
Robert and
Edward Kinney
Notice on News Insertion Deadline for The Pointer
The Pointer announces a Thursday noon deadline for news submissions. Notices or news received after this time cannot be guaranteed publication. Readers are asked to cooperate and note the cutoff.
Local 1936 Tax Rates Show Small Increase
Thornton Township tax rates for 1936 rise slightly from 1985 figures. Riverdale jumps from 73 to 84 cents per $100 assessed. Dolton rises from 1.24 to 1.28. South Holland reduces by 25 cents from 1935. School district 148 posts $1.38, down 8 cents. Figures reflect rates per $100 assessed value.
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Thornton Township
Riverdale
Dolton
South Holland
Cook County
Wanda H Ni
East Hazel Crest
Hazel Crest
Homeéewood
Lansing
Pie Einen
Markham
Phoenix
Amie E
Posen
Village of
Thornton
Bond
Blue Island
Cal. City Memorial Pk
Riverdale Park
Dalton Park
San
Seeneteegeeneeser
Pqteen Ieee Aelan
Hammers
Aes
Wacsena Ett
Mother's Letter Warns of Fireworks Danger
A Dalton HI mother writes to Chicago's Voice of the People warning readers about the dangers of fireworks after her child was seriously injured by a premature firecracker explosion. The letter urges stricter sales limits and praises local ordinances banning dangerous firecrackers to prevent fatalities and injuries among youths.
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Chicago
Voice of the People
Dalton, HI
Homecoming Jubilee Planned By Legion Members
Members of Paul Gall Post American Legion plan a Homecoming Jubilee as a carnival from August 14 to 26 on the Dolton village hall grounds. The Dalton Riverdale police and fire departments join with the Legion to ensure a gala celebration.
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Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Dalton
Riverdale
The
Legion
Dolton
Three Injured In Weekend Auto Mishaps
Three persons were hurt in two weekend accidents. Joe Barbaritz of 2741 N Mason Ave and Anthony Kulan of 7231 Prairie Ave collided at Chicago and Lincoln in Dolton. Barbaritz was waiting at a light when struck. Ross Fese, 48, of 501 W 154th Pl Phoenix, suffered cuts when his car overturned on Halsted to avoid a truck. In another crash on 138th and Halsted, Victor Both collided with Lorin Bassett’s southbound car. Mrs Dorothy Cory of 166 W 178th St Hazelcrest was taken to St Francis hospital with a fractured skull. Local police heed Fourth of July traffic caution.
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138Th
Halsted Street
Chicago
Lincoln Avenues
Dolton
Joe Babariz
N. Mason Avenue
Anthony Kulan
Prairie Avenue
Barbaritz
Lincoln Avenue
Kulan
Ross Fese
154Th Pl
Phoenix
Fese
138Th Street
Bese
Victor Both
Clark Street
Ivanhoe
Lorin Bassett
Five Local Railroad Men Placed On Pension List
Five local railroad workers retire after 30 plus years with Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana railroads. The group includes Charles Slaughter Charles H. Dally Chester Stinson Edward Wirtz and M. P. Miller. Stinson retired June 1 all others June 30.
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Chicago
Eastern
Slaughter
38Rd Street
Dally
Chicago Terminal
Stinson
Yard Center
Wirtz
Western Indiana Railroad
Lake Front
Miller
Danville
Pointer
Riverdale fire chiefs lead delegation to Community Firemen’s meet
Chief Edward Ripley and Assistant Chief L. E. Reich led a large Riverdale fire department delegation to the Community Firemen’s Association meeting in Kankakee Illinois on Monday evening.
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Edward Ripley
L. E. Reich
Riverdale
Community Firemen’s Association
Kankakee
Ill
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Dalton-Riverdale Bldg
Acme Steel Company
Monee Speedway
Haines
138Th and
Halsted Streets
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