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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
6
The column records visits and events in Lansing and nearby areas. Names include Roy and Alberta Kindt, Arthur Cross, Walter Mauer, and the Mauer family, plus numerous local residents attending weddings, club meetings, and church events. A July 7 to July 10 window captures travel, celebrations, prizes, births, and concerts.
The Board of Education No. 119 will receive bids for Third Vein Poca hontas Mine run and Jump coal, 40 tons, delivered in bins. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due in Clerk Henry Vandenberg's hands by July 21 at 8 p.m. South Wolland.
The regular monthly meeting led by Rev. Laansma is set for Monday evening July 20 at the usual place. Jacob Tap and family drove to Fox Lake Wis to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob VanderGiessen planned a northern Michigan motor trip. Mr. and Mrs. R VanderBilt celebrate a golden wedding anniversary on July 21. they spent early years in South Dakota and Rose land, later years in South Holland, with seven children and many relatives and friends offering wishes. C Vander Heveden recovers after bladder surgery. Also announced is Synboon Molentje availability.
The Bearcats defeated Pauly 8 to 2 in the second round at Calumet Fish and Game Club. Pauly struck out 17 but Bearcats surged with five runs in the eighth, led by Fisher, DeYoung, and Kickert homers. Upcoming games with Angley A C, Hammond Sportsman, and Mackinaw A C are noted.
The Pointer writer RB. W. DeGraaff argues for a state income tax to fund public and high schools by distributing revenue to scholars. He claims it would reduce school taxes, help families, and urges lawmakers to back the plan despite concerns it could drive capital away. He predicts other states may adopt similar tax.
The listing highlights Danger Lights with Louis Wolheim, Adventures in Africa, Asichey’s Stampede, and 3 Girls Lost with Loretta Young and John Wayne. Will Rogers in Connecticut Yankee is promoted for Tuesday and Wednesday July 21 and 22. The program includes comedy and screen novelties.
John Carroll cashier of Calumet City State Bank swears the total liabilities of 529965.26 are true to the best of knowledge. The oath is sworn before Marie Trochin a notary public on the eighth day of July 1931 in Cook County Illinois.
South Chicago judge John Lupe lent aid to a boy Fred Zasnelto whose fox terrier Pal faced seizure under dog license rules. The boy could not afford the $3 fee, and the judge counted out the money, telling him to give it to the policeman and keep the dog.
The Calumet Index laments a bank run that closed Roseland State Savings, blaming rumor and a fearful public. It argues depositors must balance liquidity with prudent investment, warning irrational fear harms community banks and local livelihoods.
The inquiry wonders if greater outstanding figures exist than Colonel Lindbergh and Mussolini, prompting a critical remark about why Mussolini is being included in the comparison.
The Ivanhoe Flashes rise from a weeks slump by beating I. H. B. Roundhouse 4 to 0 in seven innings. Whity and Earl pitched well, with Earl logging a no run hit game. The squad hosts Parkway Trovey on the 19 at diamonds 142nd and LaSalle streets.
Delton and Riverdale police pursued youths tied to recent gas station break ins. Herman Simnick fired at two prowlers after they tried a basement entry. a watchdog chased them off. Riverdale officers arrested two sixteen year olds wielding revolvers, Judge Baumgartner fined them $25 and costs with warning of prison for future violations.
Notice states that on August 1 1931 the School Trustees of Thornton Township No 86 North Range 14 East will sell the old school building and out houses at public auction on the premises at 158th Street and Louis Avenue South Holland at 2 p m Each building sells separately for cash Buyers must clear basement and remove surplus stone and rubbish and clean up by September 15 1931 Trustees Horace Holmes and John C Gouwens note the sale and deadline
The Village of Dalton invites sealed bids to 8:00 p m July 28 1931 for 60 tons of Pocahontas 3rd Vein Mine Run coal at 45 cents lump and 8 tons of soft cecal. The Board may reject any or all bids.
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