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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
1
Last Tuesday a rumor of a bank failure caused withdrawals from First Trust and Savings Bank, traced to a Russian resident of Riverdale. An assistant cashier cited the need for a husband's order to withdraw. the bank later closed at 3 pm, triggering panic until officials issued a calming circular.
A false rumor caused withdrawals from the First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale. The bank states it is sound and able to pay all deposits, with a large surplus, and invites those who withdrew to redeposit by August 1, 1927 with interest.
Jack Dempsey defeated Jack Sharkey with a seventh round knockout before about 82 000 spectators in New York. Gate receipts totaled 1 075 000 with Dempsey earning 252 759 and Sharkey 206 803. federal tax 53 750 and Rickard’s share 454 188 also listed.
The G W Spencer Women’s Relief Corps plans a meeting Friday afternoon August 5 1927 at Riverdale village hall with important business to discuss. The Ladies Aid of St Paul’s church hosts a coffee and dance party Wednesday July 27 at 2 30 in the church basement.
Reports from St Francis hospital Blue Island indicate Henry Gundaker recovering well after a serious operation removing his left leg at the knee last Friday July 15 Arterial hardening caused the trouble and if progress continues he may return home in a few days His son Irwin Gundaker recently recovered from typhoid fever at St Luke s hospital and is now back home gaining weight and improving Dalton business leader Gundaker is highly regarded by neighbors and friends hoping for full recovery
Local residents plan eight week westward vacations visiting Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles Portland Seattle and Canada by boat and car. Several workers receive promotions and enjoy vacations in Michigan Indiana Kentucky and South Dakota. A sewer project closes Sibley boulevard 147th street in Calumet City. Peter Jacobsoa a Dalton youth sustains injuries in a fall from an auto. Harold Baker and family prepare for Black Hills trip while VanderVeen retires from the Pullman Co after 41 years.
Ramon Schabloski of Dolton died at home on Wednesday July 20 at age 67. He came to America as a boy with his parents settling in Wanatah Indiana before moving to Dolton. He worked for B&C C T and as a crossing watchman. Survived by two daughters Mary Rudloff and Helen Lau, one son Felix, two sisters and one brother. Funeral at St Marys Church Riverdale Saturday at 9. Interment Wanatah Indiana.
Mrs Henry Schwarting died at home in Chicago after five weeks of illness from pneumonia. She was 32, leaving husband Henry and two children, Robert Henry age 5 and Betty Ruth age 2. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home and 2:30 p.m. at the Lutheran church at 83rd and Green. She was beloved and known for her kind disposition.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen urges daily oranges and orange juice for positive health and vigor. He cites nutrition authorities and government pamphlets, noting oranges provide vitamins, strengthen muscles, aid appetite, and even help balance blood acidity while orange juice acts as a mild laxative and between-meal drink.
For screens and cabinet work contact E Price at 128 W 159th St. Prompt service advertised. See Peter J P DeYoung at 15416 Woodlawn Ave South Holland IL. Phone 863 J. 4tf.
The City Council fire committee recently referred a plan to insure volunteer fire fighters at a small cost. The policy would cover any member of the volunteer system injured while fighting fires, with premiums based on yearly attendance. Mayor Klenk endorsed the proposal as feasible.
The Standaline giant airoplane built by Ford and owned by Standard Oil Co. is based at Lansing’s Ford Airport. The Stout Monoplane weighs about 9250 pounds with eight passengers and two pilots, powered by nine 200 horsepower engines, and is used for directors inspection tours. The craft is noted for luxury and durability and draws visitors to the Burnham avenue hangar.
Acme Steel Company reports sales for the first six months of 1927 rose 16 percent over the previous year, according to James E. MacMurray, chairman of the board.
Dolton School Band reorganizes for next year under Mr Don C Allen at the Chicago Street school. The ensemble, which had twenty nine pieces last year, invites any boy or girl to join and use the available instruments after 2 30 Monday or before noon Tuesday.
F. W. Garbe & Son shift operations from South Chicago to a rebuilt 137th and Dearborn Street site in Riverdale within the old Riverdale Rolling Mill plant. After moving in December due to busier southern operation, the firm now boasts more space and aims for improved work as rebuilding of the old mill nears completion, at an expense near $15,000.
Miss Lillian Schmuck daughter of Mrs L Schmuck Dolton and Mr Howard Smith of Blue Island wed Saturday July 16 officiated by Rev Dorjahn and begun housekeeping in Blue Island.
Chiefs of police from all Cook County towns gathered in the county building on July 14 to discuss adopting a county code of traffic regulations applicable in every town and village to speed traffic and reduce violations.
Railroad man Robert Cannon aged 27 of 390 Gregory street was arrested Saturday night by Lieut. William Hankey for F. F. Talley and John B. Little of the Department of Justice. Cannon is charged with violating the Mann act in connection with a deserted wife and four children in Tifton Alabama.
Lost on a Saturday at 2 o'clock on the southbound bus a pair of shell-rim glasses. Call H. Dablke at Riverdale 6316 to return. Rags requested by The Pointer press room for cleaning presses. children may bring rags to the office, 6 cents per pound. Hurry.
Thornton Township Board and County Commissioner Jaranowski support extending Indiana avenue from 153rd Street to Vincennes Road. The July 21 meeting at South Holland Village Hall drew property owners favoring the project. The plan includes a new Calumet River bridge at 158th Street and roadway adjustments for section-line ownership. Local residents agreed to grant right of way, while state funds and a $75,000 bridge project at Little Calumet River 151st Street bolster south Cook county development.
Commander Ed Brookfeldt of the American Legion heads this year’s Carnival Committee and plans a secretive reveal. Announcement will come as August fifteenth carnival lights glow. Regular post meeting is Tuesday July 26 with district gathering set for Calumet City Thursday July 28.
President Faherty and local leaders discussed the proposed South Parkway Indiana highway route with a list of attendees including Sedord Go vier DeYoung Bethig Carm Pearce Teninga Chartrand Worth Bryant Bayne and Bayne served as secretary of the South End Chamber of Commerce. Plans call for extending the boulevard from 51st Street to 130th Street.
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