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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
1
Dolton in the Berger section residents urged the board to eliminate taverns as a possible dry zoning measure. The discussion occurred during a long session while the town prepares a new liquor ordinance aligned with federal and state rules and considers area boundaries and residential designation.
Notice of transfer of insurance and real estate office to second floor Bank of Harvey building 174 i 1bdth street Harvey with new contact Harvey 2475. Will meet Dolton and Riverdale patrons at Mr Rockrohr's Lincoln avenue Dolton on Saturday afternoons to receive payments.
A brief remark notes a judge named Jove admiring a pretty girl, praising the girl’s sweetness and the judge’s generosity in a curious, old newspaper style.
Anna Dieck aged 82 of Riverdale died after a brief illness. Born Anna Lau in Heede Germany she married Henry J Dieck in 1872 and emigrated to the United States in 1872 settling in Riverdale in 1882. She was mother to eleven children and grandmother to many with a long record of quilting and knitting for family and friends. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery after services at Immanuel Church where she worshipped for 26 years.
About 140 firefighters from southern Cook County towns gathered at Riverdale village hall as the Community Firemen's Association meeting. Speakers included William J. Claussen, William F. Propper, and Dolton Chief Fred T. Ehlert. Dolton sent 15 members. Discussions covered insurance protection for non fire rescue calls. Riverdale Fire Department provided lunch.
The article reviews past consolidation surveys for Riverdale and Dolton, weighing advantages and drawbacks. It notes potential gains like a unified name area, consolidated tax funding for improvements, a single administrative board and services, and a strong civic effort to attract industry, while acknowledging time and will constraints.
A long list of social events and incidents from Riverdale, Dalton, East Chicago, and Dolton includes visits to Edward Murphy at Purdue, birthday wishes for Mary Ann Siruven and Otto Lentz, a Miss Warren piano program for Red Cross at Garfield School, and several minor injuries from icy conditions. Hospital stays, weddings plans, and community gatherings fill the week.
The Paul Gall Post of the American Legion will host a weekly pinochle series in its clubroom starting Friday March 9. Games are informal with no carryover scores and multiple cash prizes awarded each week based on attendance.
On and after March 1 1934 all business of the Building and Loan Assn will be conducted through the First National Bank of Dalton. Chicago street entrance will be barred and banking room used for all business. Holmes resigns as secretary March 1 and W H Baker elected secretary. Holmes remains a director. Bank opens Friday evenings 7 to 8 for Building and Loan business. Patrons are assured officers are experienced and stockholders receive careful service.
The township assessor warns many taxpayers have not returned personal property schedules. If not filed soon a 50 percent penalty will be added to an estimated assessment as provided by law. Signed by Thomas Salkeld.
Mrs. Jack Miller of Riverdale is confined to her home due to an infected hand. The report notes she remains under care at home with attention from a local physician.
Thomas F. Kinney and Mrs Kinney are due home Saturday or Sunday after a two week motor trip to Florida. They were in Memphis on Wednesday. Also noted: General Thomas Hammond of Whiting Corporation ill with appendicitis and recovering after surgery at Ingalls Memorial hospital. The Better Government Party meets at Riverdale Park fieldhouse on March 8 and 22 at 8 pm. Raymond Manison of Kankakee operated on March 2 at Billings Memorial hospital.
Township collector Walter Haines announces 1932 Cook County taxes in Thorn ton will begin March 5 with a 10 percent general reduction despite a higher rate. Dalton and Riverdale collections follow March 9 21 at local banks. A permanent office opens at First National Bank of Harvey with Harry P. De Young and Fred Hudson overseeing operations.
Dolton and Riverdale pupils in District 148 will resume classes next Monday after a monthlong holiday to save costs. The paper notes no changes to the existing school program will occur with the restart.
A joint birthday party hosted by the Sewing Club of St. Mary's church occurred Monday afternoon February 26 with guests of honor Mrs Floyd Vogel Mrs James McLaughlin Mrs Al Miller Mrs Gus Horn and Mrs Charles Dally. Rose Mary McLaughlin of 13987 Lincoln Avenue Dolton hosted forty relatives and friends at Unity Hall Bolton on Saturday February 24. A musical program was given by pupils of Mrs Naomi West Sunday afternoon February 25 and a Sunday evening luncheon followed.
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