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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
1
The Dolton Schools conclude a successful year with a June 27 program at Chicago Street, Highlawn and Lincoln Avenue sites. The event features diplomas for the largest graduating class, a student program with readings, songs, and a class address, followed by pictures and a class medley.
The seventh annual commencement of St Paul's Lutheran School occurs Friday evening June 20 combining an entertainment with diplomas for entrance to Thornton Township High, Fenger High, or Pullman Tech. Graduates include Martin Bockelmann Edwin Bochmann Margaret Bremer George Gleim Alex Grassmueck Lena Huber August Huber Arthur Kreutzburg Margaret Rademacher Clarence Schultz Sarah Steinhauer Victor Steinhauer Clarence Struss. The program features songs, plays, drills, prophecies, violin, a valedictory and the Rev G Elbert address.
The list includes pupils such as Sarah Steinhauer Lena Huber Margaret Bremer Clarence Struss Clarence Schultz Victor Steinhauser and Edwin Bachmann. Margaret Rademacher receives the American Penman diploma. Some pupils will get Honor certificates for perfect attendance including Nada Born Arthur Wagner Cora Lotz Theo Stege and Peter Huber.
The court approved paving of Indiana and Leyden avenues with the contract to be let in about 15 days. Property owners receive a 5 percent reduction in assessment and a 25 percent public benefit, easing the heavy improvement costs.
The Chicago American offered a $1000 prize for the best city in welfare and opportunity for children. About 40 cities entered, narrowed to eight as judges selected Harvey on Monday. Harvey celebrates with whistles and church bells. Mayor Stobbs’ chest measures expanded to 44 inches, up from normal 40.
Jimmy Kufal was arrested last Friday near the Calumet River in South Holland for fishing without a license. A judge reduced the fine after learning Kufal is a deserter from the army, and he admitted the desertion. He had a furlough and forgot to return, claiming a 18 month service.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets June 26 at Mrs. Chas Waterman's home. The Paul Gall Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary gathers June 26 at Legion HQ. The W R C Spencer Post holds a June 27 meeting at Riverdale village hall. The Sandridge M E church Ladies Aid hosts a Lawn Social June 24 at Mrs. John Berger's home. Everyone welcome.
Sealed bids to Dolton village board for 50 tons Pocahontas 3rd vein mine run coal 60 percent lump due by 8 pm July 7 1924. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. WM G Dolton Clerk.
A notice announces a new blacksmith shop at 13569 Indiana Avenue Riverdale offering horseshoeing and general blacksmith work. The ad invites calls for good service and work. Also a help wanted classified seeks an experienced girl or woman for general housework with good wages, apply at once, telephone Pullman 5519.
Wilfred Wernicke plans Bakerfield visit possibly staying if employment exists. Esther Wernicke graduates from Pullman Manual Training. Mrs. Charles Tomky Jr. returns with baby Lorraine Rose born May 31. Dalton M E Church Ladies Aid picnic June 26 at Cedar Lake. Roseland stores close July 5 for holiday. Walter Spier returns from Michigan trip. Harold Rose from Western avenue injury returns home in cast with five inch silver splice. J O Rayome and wife visit Dolton. Mrs Rayome is Colwell’s sister. Berger area signs urge observance of speed laws.
Frederick Hess of the family barber business wed Effie Forrester in Chicago on Thursday June 19. Rev Pappdorf officiated the ceremony at the couple’s wedding. The groom’s friends from The Pointer extend congratulations to the newlyweds.
The Dalton Riverdale Chapter plans action to stop Thorn Creek pollution. Chapters statewide will be asked to help save the small stream, with support from County Commissioners and state and national officials.
The Riverdale Athletic Club met with about 30 members and voted to keep the charter open until August, with an initiation fee of 5 dollars and monthly dues of 1 dollar. Kommers named baseball manager. Oswald Obeldobel donated land for a clubhouse. meetings to be held at the village hall. bylaws to be drafted by Koehler Obeldobel and Flick. early games planned on 133rd street and Indiana avenue while grounds are secured.
A Sunday blaze at Chicago Brick Co yards on 138th Street Dalton damaged dry kilns and brick sheds. Fire crews from Dolton Riverdale and multiple engine companies battled the flames for hours, aided by volunteers. Loss estimated at forty to fifty thousand dollars with relief and rebuild plans underway.
Superintendent James McLaughlin went with friends to Steger on Sunday afternoon and was located by the local telephone exchange manager OConnor. He was told of the fire and returned home in 14 minutes. Several motorcycle policemen attempted a chase but gave up.
The Illinois Brick Company will soon start mining a second strata clay beneath waterlogged acres for Yard No. 17 at Purington. Pumps are draining the old pit east of Rock Island main lines and west of Ashland Avenue, with more pumps to come. Total drain cost is about 7000 dollars, followed by tunneling under the Rock Island rocks to access the clay.
The marriage of Miss Ethel Marie Behrens to Mr Burrell Leonard Robbins was held Wednesday June 11 1924 at Bliss Idaho. Dalton and Riverdale friends of the Behrens family send greetings and best wishes for happiness.
Miss Myrtle Money daughter of Mr and Mrs C G J Money Riverdale and Mr Joseph E Fisher were married Sunday morning June 15 at Dalton M E parsonage Rev Reace officiating The bride is a clerk at the Gladstone store and well liked The groom works in the C and E I boiler shops The Pointer notes heartfelt wishes for happiness
Lon Kraag of Harvey celebrates birth of daughter Mary Corinne Kraay at Ingalls Memorial hospital. He calls the event a great present and credits the Lord with the blessing.
Firefighters from Dalton and Engine Co No 118 Riverdale battled a fierce blaze in a brick company yard. Two large trucks valued at 14 000 were saved, while two others burned to the iron. The blaze caused rail damage and heavy hail later damaged Fray greenhouse.
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