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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
1
The Blue Island Sun-Standard reports on the monthly Blue Island market debate. Proponents say abolish the market due to nuisance pollution theft and declining value while supporters argue the market boosts the town, draws 2000 visitors monthly, and sustains prosperity. council to decide.
A delegation of businessmen and citizens from Chicago Heights and Harvey urged the Illinois Public Works Commission to authorize construction of a new highway linking Dixie highway at Halsted in Chicago Heights, along Park Avenue to One Hundred Fifty-Fifth Street, then west to Chicago. They cited daily traffic figures and asked track elevations on Morgan and 155th streets, with state bonds proposed to fund the upgrades. The Illinois Central pledged to elevate its tracks, while Grand Trunk and Indiana Harbor Belt Line would require state financial aid.
The Board of Education District 148 invites written applications for the janitor post at Highlawn School for the upcoming school year. Applications must be in the secretary’s hands by 8 p m Tuesday August 8 1921. For salary and duties contact Members Vanderveen and Sellin at Highlawn. The board reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Dalton trustee C H Smythe visited St Bernard's hospital after a finger scratch led to blood poisoning and possible amputation. He recalled a prior incident where two inebriated drivers damaged his touring car on Halsted street. they were fined but he could not recover damages.
In Highlawn last Tuesday the discovery of five barrels of wine in an elevator car sparked town revelry. Workmen tasted the sample while others improvised containers and consumed the liquor, until railroad detectives issued warrants and arrested about fourteen residents. The wine, 187 percent proof, was en route from California to be reduced and clarified.
Guy Howland of Harvey, a well known garage man, suffered a serious accident Wednesday night when his Ford limousine left Halsted street north of the bridge near Breytogle farm. He was unconscious for hours, with a badly sprained leg, head gash, and other bruises, but none believed fatal. He recovered in Blue Island hospital and hoped to use crutches soon. his car was wrecked. Steering gear failure blamed.
The Riverdale Board met last Tuesday evening. Attorney Flick reports railroads filed objections to last year's tax levy seeking a cut. The village will stand firm as railroads pursue similar actions against other villages, delaying tax collections.
William Buis and Robert W. Thompson died after a collision with a truck driven by Arthur Cohs at 104th street and Michigan avenue. A coroner’s verdict deemed accidental death from shock and injuries. Both men were neighbors and co workers, Buis a carpenter and Thompson a pressman.
The Dolton Methodist Church will have a morning sermon at 11 o'clock with a male quartet expected to sing. No evening service. Epworth League Vesper at 6 45 led by Mrs Agnes Schlaak. Monday at 8 called session of Third Quarterly Conference to elect a lay delegate. Thursday at 8 Fourth Quarterly Conference with Dr Swift present and presiding. All members urged to attend. J L Albritton Pastor.
Frank Zornow of 235 E 134th St Riverdale asks the party who took money and a check from his house to return the funds held in trust for a charitable purpose. He urges prompt restitution.
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting at the Hose house on Wednesday August 4 1920 at 8 pm. Important business to transact. F O Bergold secretary.
The colored star pitcher of Phoenix and his crew were routed by the Orioles 18 to 4 last Sunday afternoon at home. Next Sunday, the Cozy Corners meet the Orioles in Riverdale for another game.
The Board of Education Dist. 148 Cook County Illinois will receive sealed bids by Aug 3 1920 8 00 p m Chicago time for Clinton County Indiana or Franklin County Illinois fourth vein mine run coal to be delivered to basements of school buildings Lincoln Avenue Chicago Street Highlawn with delivery by Sept 8 1920. Board reserves right to reject any bids. Dolton Illinois.
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