Banks Hold Fast as Deposits Near Two Million
Local banks report deposits totaling 1 906 149 with assets above 2 284 000 amid 25 to 50 percent industrial slowdowns. The First National of Dalton South Holland Trust and Savings Bank and the First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale maintain strong liquidity, aided by building and loan links and guidance to savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
First National of
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Remether
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
May Be Oil Thar Prospect in Kankakee County
Local excitement grows as large land tracts are leased and geologists report oil bearing strata. Within 30 days 20 to 80 drilling crews with derricks will operate across Kankakee county seeking the hidden oil lake.
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Kankakee County
Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Water Main Project
Riverdale will accept sealed bids until 7 30 p m Tuesday July 22 1930 for laying 310 feet of four inch class B cast iron water pipe from the existing main west of Wabash Avenue to east thereof along a line north of 127th place plus one fire hydrant and one gate valve. The bids include all labor and material and the village reserves the right to reject any bid. George L Koehler Clerk Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Wabash Avenue
127Th Place
George L. Koehler
Phoenix Police Chief Faces Extortion Charge Over Bootleg Plot
Chief Stephen Smuda of Phoenix is accused of extortion after allegedly taking 200 dollars from Daniel Paladino to protect a bootleg liquor scheme in Phoenix. Paladino reported the matter to the state's attorney and detectives recovered the marked bills. The chief, arrested near Mayor J Smuczynski's office, denied the accusation as prosecutors summoned the mayor and six trustees for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Smuda
Phoenix
Richard V. Jackson
Ofice
J. Smuczynski
Daniel Paladino
Chicago
Albert Weccott
Paladino
Smuda
Jackson
Wescott
Harvey Tribune
Brickyards Restart Operations After Shutdown
The Chicago Brick Co and Tuttle Building Material Co resume brick production after falls shutdowns that idled about 500 workers. Many workers faced long idle periods and financial pressure, but now crews return with lunch pails and renewed hope as conditions slowly improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Brick Co
Jim McLaughlin
Tuttle Building Material Co
Fred Ehlert
Riverdale Flower Show Seeks Local Exhibitors Earlier Dates
Riverdale residents survey gardens for the Riverdale Flower Show to be held in Riverdale Village Hall on August 2 and 8. The Ivanhoe Garden Club reports strong entry interest as Miss Beulah Giffin oversees decorations with Esther Peterson providing artwork. Call Doris Davidson to enter under correct classification. show hours are 6 to 10 pm on Saturday and 2 to 10 pm on Sunday with music and children's dances supervised by Mrs. Frederick Dunn.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Ivanhoe Garden Club
Beulah Giffin
Esther Peterson
Hyde Park
Doris Davidson
Frederick Dunn
Ivanhoe
Walter Rampke Leaves for St Paul to Manage Piggly Wiggly
Walter Rampke, visiting his parents and siblings for a short time, departed Tuesday for St. Paul Minnesota where he serves as manager of a Piggly Wiggly store.
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Walter Rampke
St. Paul, Minn
Calumet Tax Fight Moves Toward Final Hearing
An amended mandamus petition filed in circuit court by Calumet taxpayers seeks return of tax books from the county clerk and a hearing before Judge Taylor. The board of review has ten days to answer, with a near-future hearing expected to settle Calumet township’s lengthy dispute over large tax increases amid assurances from supporters that the case is in a decisive stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Township
Board of Review
Calumet
W. F. Struckman
Calumet Taxpayers Association
Taylor
Taxpayers Committee
South End
Chicago girls win AAU title as Betty Robinson falters
The Chicago Evening American track team scored 32 points to win the national AAU championship in Dallas. Stella Walsh of Cleveland won the 100 yard dash, beating Robinson by six inches after a poor start. The relay team also finished well under the old world record, but Millrose claimed the tape first. Betty Robinson’s rivals and the coach’s praise mark a sensational meet. Mr and Mrs W A Cole move to Indianapolis.
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Betty Robinson
Dallas
Texas
Betty
Cleveland
Stella Walsh
Leo Fischer
Chicago Evening American
Chicago Evening American Girls
Chicago
Stella
Frank
Annette Rogers
Nellie Todd
Florence Wright
Millrose
Medieval Armor Weights Across Knightly Armies
Armor for knights in the Middle Ages ranged from 45 to 100 pounds, with chain mail lighter. Henry VIII wore a full suit weighing 94 pounds.
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Henry VIII
England
Giant Pythons Among Philippine Islands Reported
The Rocky Mountain News notes reticulated pythons in the Philippine islands are the largest snakes known, reaching up to 30 feet long and 15 inches in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Rocky Mountain News
Dolton Woman Mrs Henry Dillner Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Henry Dillner of Dolton dies at 532 Chicago Street on July 10 at age 68 after a prolonged illness including a period of unconsciousness. Born Fredericka Haas in Glassgow Germany on March 5 1862 she came to America in childhood and married Henry Dillner October 12 1878 at Dolton. She leaves a husband a son Edward J three grandchildren and many siblings and friends. She long served in church and civic groups and her funeral will be held July 12 at Immanuel church with interment at Oaklawn cemetery Thornton.
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Henry Dillner
Dolton
Chicago Street
St. Joe
Mich
Dillner
Fredericka Haas
Straw]sumb
Germany
America
John
Mary Haas
Edward J
Charles
Theodore
Chicago
William
Harvey
Mary
John McLaughlin
Lena
Oscar Eden
Gertrude
John Lanktree
Bertha
Wm. Rose
Ida
John Smith
Edna
Chas. Murphy
Harvey Lodge B. P. O. E
Platte Gilde
Immanuel Church
Kreiss
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Riverdale Fans Edge Fire Departments in 12–2 Victory
Clarence Struss stars for Chicago as Riverdale defeats Detroit fire department 12 to 2 at White Socks Park. Rivalry highlights, with Struss tipped for possible major league future. Also notes on family visits, vacations, society events and local club activities across Riverdale community.
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Riverdale
White Socks Park
Chicago
Detroit
Clarence Struss
Mr. Struss
Emil Bettenhaus
Oshkosh
Wis
Edwin Wernicke
Dalton
Austin
Henry Koeneman
Ray Homer
Nick Muller
William Krumrey
Lawton
Mich
Magdalen
Hileen Muller
Indiana Avenue
Veronica O’hern
Libertyville
Ilinois
Ed. Schulte
Garden Club
Elsie Langford
Eddy Taylor
Monterey
California
Flowers
Eddy
Robert Haney
Bob
The
Pointer
Noami Grant
Dolores Ripley
Adele May
Riverdale Board in Regular Session Tuesday Actions
Riverdale Board met with President Price presiding. Reports noted June finances with license revenue 2124.21 and special assessments 1431.69. general fund 4391.96 and special assessments 8690.44. Committees address gut ter cleanup 138th and Halsted ditch repairs, street work, parkway weed control, and Halsted B&O CT crossing repairs. Fire plug not connected found near 128th viaduct. health ordinance draft advances. Continued on Page 5.
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Riverdale Board
Price
Reich
Bishop
138Th
Halsted Street
188Th
Bouse
Gruhlke
Railroad
Woosnam
Indiana Avenue
128Th Street
Flick
Will
Herbert Horton Dies in Dolton Ice and Trucking Pioneer
Herbert Horton former Dolton resident died at his daughter Mrs Guy Miles home July 3 at age 55. Despite losing an arm he built a successful ice and trucking business. Survived by widow four daughters Grace Shields Ida McKinley and Mrs Paul Heins and two sons William and John Horton. Funeral from 11625 Parnell Avenue July 5 at 2 p.m. Mount Greenwood Cemetery.
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Herbert Horton
Dolton
Guy Miles
Grace Shields
Ida McKinley
Paul Heins
William
John Horton
Parnell Avenue
Mount Greenwood
Woman's Relief Corps to entertain visitors Friday
Woman's Relief Corps No. 279 hosts Mrs. Nellie Murdock president Cook County Assn and Mrs. Mary West district president Friday afternoon July 18. Members urged to attend to greet and entertain guests. Refreshments after the meeting provided by the Eats Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps No. 279
Nellie Murdock
Cook ‘County Ass’n
Mary West
Eats’ Committee
St. Marys Church Riverdale Holds Huge Carnival
St Marys Church in Riverdale hosts its largest carnival to date with a ferris wheel a merry go round and other attractions. The event runs from Friday July 11 for four days ending Monday July 14.
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St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Meetings and civic events for Riverdale ward groups
The 20th Precinct Improvement Association in the 9th Ward meets on the third Thursday monthly at 305 E 136th Place Riverdale. The next meeting is July 17 at 7 30 p m. Our Saviour's church hosts two social events in the basement on July 24. Paul Gall Post 303 and the Post Band plan an annual carnival August 18 to 24 with proceeds aiding the band.
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20Th Precinct Improvement Association
9Th Ward
Riverdale
Our Saviour’s Church
Paul Gall
Nimtz Family Plans 10 Day Michigan Visit
Richard Nimtz and his son Vernon of Riverdale are spending ten days visiting relatives in Kalamazoo Schoolcraft and Allegan Michigan during a vacation period.
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Richard Nimtz
Vernon
Riverdale
Kalamazoo
Schoolcraft
Allegan
Mich
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Oil Company
Momence
Bad
W. A. Cole
Indianapolis
Ind
VOL. Fire Dept
Woman’s Relief Corps
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