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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
6
The onion set industry in the region sees rising activity as two major laws, the National Industrial Recovery Act and the Agricultural Adjustment Act, approach. Growers, shippers, and dealers meet to promote fair prices and profits, urging cooperation to avoid stricter federal plans and ensure just returns for farmers.
Truman Steinke of Dalton, a University of Michigan graduate, will begin a journalism career as editor of the Garden City Terald. A former accountant at the First Trust and Savings Bank Riverdale and with Whiting Corporation, he is regarded by local friends as a young man of high ideals worthy of confidence and support.
The Garden City Herald announces the handover to Truman Steinke of Dalton Th as editor. A University of Wookigan journalism graduate, he pledges public service, reader confidence, and continued community cooperation as the paper's guiding aim.
South Holland residents report a pleasant Black Lake outing with family and friends including De Young and Pals families. Community updates note church services by Rev Ver Duin, local obituaries, injuries, farm and millica incidents, sports results for the South Holland Sportsmen, and planned sidewalk bids at Phoenix school.
Tonight through Saturday King Kong, the prehistoric 50 foot ape, stars with Fay Wray and Bruce Cabot in a spectacular adventure. Sunday features Ronald Colman in Cyrano with Kay Francis. Additional acts include Heave Two, Oreanlogue, and News. Bargain nights Tuesday and Wednesday offer 10 and 15 cents.
The American Speedway Association plans a two mile auto speedway on the Curtis-Wright airport site with races set for September 1 2 38 and featuring airplane and balloon events. Ed Rippe of Chicago Heights named manager and praised as a top Cook County sportsman aiming to secure the venture’s success.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Harvey lodge officers, B. P. O. Ellis, and the Dalton and Riverdale police. Mrs. Robert Hansehman and Family.
The Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association holds a July 29 meeting at 2 30 p m at R Meyers apiary 149th street and Indiana avenue South Holland. An out of town speaker is invited and children will hear a bee story by Mrs A G Gill. A smoke lighting contest and honey themed activities will occur with refreshments including honey coffee sandwiches cookies cakes and fruit.
Board members confirmed appointments including Morrell Grant Sadler and others. Lester Brookfelt named special police, semimonthly bills approved. Riverdale Fire Dept insurance issue and street light disconnection noted. Agreement with School District 148 for Roosevelt school sewer links adopted. Tax levy ordinance approved and water rate hike for industrial users tentatively referred to committee.
Paul M. Smith of Dalton, former town board member and railroad figure, was elected editor and manager of the Locomotive Engineer's Journal at the Seventh Triennial Brotherhood convention in Cleveland. The Journal publishes for over 80,000 readers. Smith won by several hundred votes and has held posts such as Finance Committee chairman for the Railroad Business Association and manager of the Keasbey & Mattison transport division running asbestos mines and plants across the U.S.
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