This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
1
Riverdale Village board in regular session adopts a water bill discount for low usage and a 2 percent penalty for late payment. The meeting also notes a 5 percent early payment discount for under 20 900 gallons daily use and a temporary garbage dump plan for alley cleanliness. The Illinois Brick Co. warns against dumping in the clay hole.
Dolton President Dickelman presented a message from the Illinois Municipal League opposing a sales tax on water sold to private consumers. The village was asked to contribute ten percent of the first year's tax revenue to start proceedings. The board approved a $10 payment and a tax resolution. A meeting synopsis will appear in the next Pointer.
A state wide democratic roundup will be held at Springfield State Fair Grounds on Saturday July 14 with Post master General James A Farley as chief speaker. All state democratic candidates will be present and everyone is invited.
The 9th Ward Republican Organization plans an annual picnic on Saturday August 4 at the Glenwood Forest Preserve south of Thornton. The program runs from noon to midnight with complimentary tickets and prizes for attendance and games.
Mills and Wallace Tourtellotte depart Riverdale for a month at a boys camp in Buchanan Michigan. Miss Leah Hurd of Lynn visits Dalton hosts Mr and Mrs Joseph Pinger. William Dreshall injured in a July 5 auto crash near 147th and Chicago expected home this afternoon. Ay Knath opens a fruit and vegetable market in Riverdale. Glenn Bradford survives a high speed crash at the Dal ton Main street detour with minor injuries.
A Jack Quinn Day is planned for Sunday July 15 at Shewbridge Field Chicago with a 12 30 p m parade from Dorchester and Dante to 75th Street. The Duffy Florals with Jack Quinn pitching face Flint Michigan State League champions in a 1 30 p m opener and a second game to follow. Tickets 65 cents from Bob Albrecht Dolton. Dolton 908. Parade participants meet at Chicago and Lincoln avenues Dolton at noon.
George Scheer 42 of Dolton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scheer, died Friday night July 6 after a knee pimple infection developed into blood poisoning. A World War veteran he worked for Dolton Building Material and Coal Co. He leaves his parents a brother Arnold of Chicago Heights and four sisters Emma Greiling Pauline Villa Elsie Hunter Tillie Jenning. Funeral Monday 2:30 at home with Rev. Erwin Thompson. interment Oaklawn Cemetery.
Thelma Coursey daughter of Mrs Stoman Cross 8 East 187th Street married Elmer Mottinger son of Mr and Mrs R A Mottinger 55 East 187th Street Riverdale Saturday July 7 Rev Bassler officiated. They will reside in Harvey.
The Illinois and Indiana Odd Fellows invite the public to a full day and evening outing on Sunday July 15 at Frank's Grove at 158th and Burnham Avenue Calumet City. Dancing horseshoes races games and other amusements are included with a 15 cent admission.
Mrs K Jacobitz of 348 West 138th Street Riverdale and Thomas Daniels of Roseland wed last week conducted by Rev John Goebel of Bethel E evangelical church. They plan to reside at 6 West 112th Street Roseland.
The Illinois Brick Co notified Riverdale to stop dumping in the clay hole. Homeowners are asked by the Street and Alley Committee to burn paper and light garbage temporarily until a proper garbage dump is arranged.
Earl Wainscot of Indianapolis fell asleep at the wheel and veered onto Lincoln Avenue striking a tree and the back porch of the Frank Seestadt residence at 14259 Lincoln. He suffered a fracture of the left arm and was taken to Roseland Community Hospital by Dolton police.
The third GouWens family reunion draws 1430 members, mainly in South Holland. Activities include a 1:30 PM program with readings, solos, and an address, followed by sports, supper, and a ball game. Officers and committees organize events with Rev. Verduin delivering the day’s address. Attendance expected to rise due to World’s Fair visitors.
A shower honored Miss Catherine McLaughlin at Miss Anna Kurz’s home 18716 Indiana avenue Thursday evening July 12. About thirty guests greeted the popular school teacher and wished her happiness. She will marry this month a young man from Hudson Lake Indiana. A fine lunch was served and she received ornamental and useful presents.
Mr and Mrs George Schaefer Jr announce the birth of a baby girl on July 12 at their home 617 South 6th Avenue Maywood Indiana. Grandparents share pride at the new arrival.
Mrs Harold Gundaker and her daughter Jacqueline of Cleveland Ohio depart on Monday July 9 after visiting local relatives for several days.
Mr and Mrs William Haley and daughters Anna Bessie and Ruby of Cleburne Texas visited the Chas Murphy family at 14260 Lincoln Ave Dalton for several days during the past week.
Mrs Edward Wiebke of Roseland received a 75000 verdict in superior court for burns after an electric wire fell as her husband and she returned home from a visit. Doctors aged extensive skin grafts and months of suffering but she survived. attorneys Markman and Donovan praised the award as among the largest in years.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.