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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
1
Ed Stahnke observed a Chevrolet traveling about 60 mph near Lund's drug store at 1 a.m. The driver Vincent Vincaglio from Thornton crashed into the store, injuring himself slightly. The Twin City Garage transported the driver home and hauled the truck for repairs.
The school notes praise the recent Harvey concert from the High School Music Memory Contest and hint at a March 5 program at 159 154th Street with pieces by Liszt Mascagni Wagner Donizetti Rubinstein Dvorak and Schubert. A third concert will follow next week at Heim's Flower Shop with date to be announced. Parents and students are attending.
Calumet town collector EMIL J. WANEK will collect taxes at the First Trust and Savings Bank on March 5 1921 from 9 a m to 4 p m. Public notice limits and collection hours are stated by the collector.
Peter A. Lorenz, president of Micago Furnace Supply, buys 53 acre riverfront tract adjoining Riverdale for 40000 dollars with 12500 debt, fronting 2800 feet on Calumet river and 0.25 mile on One Hundred and Thirty fourth Street. Broker W K Young & Bro says investment with aim to build large plant. Miss Bernice Peters sold after purchasing weeks earlier from Kenneth Stockton of New York. Calumet region drawing interest with other tracts for sale by A S Diekman of Dalton along Calumet river and Belt RR lines.
In sacred and loving remembrance of my wife and our mother who passed away four years ago on March 7, 1917. Henry Albrecht and Family.
A report notes that women are learning to shoot, a development that may alarm innocent bystanders and raise public concern about safety and behavior in daily life.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt laments women entering traditional male arenas from saloons to polling places and golf clubs. It argues Illinois laws curb male pleasures like prize fights and smoking on transit, while predicting women will soon join fraternal orders and other male bastions, leaving men to seek solitary male spaces.
Reports from several towns describe well attended meetings on local improvement. Gatherings move from small rooms to large halls as residents share ideas and common concerns. The discussions yield practical suggestions shaping community progress and highlight the Chamber of Commerce as a guiding concept.
Mrs Mildred Meyer has returned home from Blue Island hospital after an appendectomy and is recovering rapidly. New York City visitors Lois Hammers Lexington Til Mrs Wm Gentry and son William Chicago visit Mr and Mrs John Berger. The Wadsworth place purchased by Mr Lourdson of Chicago and the new owner family have moved in. The Continuation meetings at Ridge M E church ongoing nightly except Saturday. Marion Bayman Stutzer Wis guest of Wm Vandenberg family. Isaak Kooi left for Iowa and the Dakotas to seek a farm.
Report notes a claimed option to secure a domestic servant who will not perform laundry, sweeping, cooking, cleaning or child care tasks. The statement implies a selective role, raising questions about labor expectations and oversight in household duties.
The agreement requires Germany to satisfy a 56 billion dollar damages claim through merchandise. No nation will accept the goods as payment because it would risk widespread unemployment at home.
Ladies' Aid Society in Dolton plans a church basement meeting with an open dinner on Thursday March 10. Immanuel church Dolton hosts a bakery sale Saturday March 12 from 2 to 5 pm. Gary's planned Miller Beach bathing pavilion now seen at 100000 to 125000 dollars after five bids. Harvey Chamber closes with 542 members. upcoming elections for directors. Local weather mild. residents prep for April showers. Local obituaries and family visits noted. theatre shows at Riverdale. Various local residents mentioned with health updates and travels.
Rev John D Liebreich succeeds Fr Franz as pastor of St Marys Riverdale installed last Sunday. Franz moves to Winfield Tl to an old debt free parish. Liebreich brings democratic style and prior service at St Thomas Chicago and Lockport Ill.
An editor notes quirky spellings like Quincidence and calls for tighter separation of authors and printers to reduce odd editorial locks and awkward compounds beginning with co. Anten. The piece hints at broader shifts in printing practices.
Miss Alma Hanschman daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hanschman of Dolton married Mr George Eldred Colwell Wednesday in Chicago. They will begin housekeeping in the Hanschman cottage on Park Avenue Dolton with hopeful futures. The Pointer joins their many friends in extending congratulations.
The First National Bank of Dalton opens Tuesday evening March 8 and the First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale opens Thursday evening March 10 from 7 to 9. Public aid for income tax reports ends with mailings due by March 14.
Herman Brolsma marks 18 years as Riverdale post office mail carrier dating from March 4 1906. He is educated, multilingual and frugal, beloved by local residents and patrons who praise his service and hope he stays in his job long term.
Henry Unruh donated multiple books to Room 38 library including The Spanish Gypsy and Boy Scout Fire Fighters. New Penmanship awards include Progress pin to August Reitz and Palmer Method buttons to Evangeline Wunsch Christine Reitz and Theodore Busch. Additional notes mention spring signs and students pursuing the American Penman’s certificate, including Phoebe Norman who has met requirements.
Jacob Van Ramshorst of Lansing expands his bus routes from Chicago Heights Lansing and Hammond to Thornton South Holland Dalton and Roseland ilfth street. A schedule card is available at the Dalton post office and local shops. The notice also contains stray editorial remarks about labor and race.
The proliferation of parent teacher associations suggests neither side can single handedly handle the challenges posed by students.
In Japan the chrysanthemum is the imperial crest queen of flowers while the cherry blossom is revered as the national flower representing the people, embodying cultural symbolism and national identity.
Margaret Verhoeven aged 77 years 11 months 22 days wife of the late Frank Verhoeven mother of Mrs R C Brown Frank W Albert H Aldolph and the late Robert M Funeral from 101d3 Parnell avenue at 2 pm March 3 Interment at Grace. Frances Verhoeven aged 18 daughter of Clara S and the late Peter sister of Myrtle Mildred Clarence and Arthur Services Friday at 2 30 at Oakwoods Chapel.
The article argues farming and gardens benefit from birds that control pests. Gardeners resist some birds for pests, but shallow water pans attract and deter birds from fruit. Cold winters reduce bird life, so provide limited food in winter to support valuable species.
The North American Car company opened a 23 acre oil terminal at Blue Island in the Chicago switching district on the Rock Island Baltimore & Ohio and Indiana Harbor Belt roads. It offers tank car storage for 500 cars at 135th street and California avenue to refiners and others with leased cars, enabling storage for loaded and empty cars and faster re shipment.
Dolton Methodist Church lists preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Epworth League at 6 45 p.m. Morning sermon titled The Power and Charm of the Cross and evening message Three Words. The official board monthly meeting is set for Monday night with full attendance requested.
Notice stating that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts contracted by their son Arthur, signed by Charles Tompke.
A memorial verse from a wife recalls John F Kientz who died two years ago on March 8 1919. The lover’s line expresses affection and lasting heartache with a personal dedication.
The piece traces early writing materials from caveman days to ancient China and notes the Moors introducing paper to Spain in the twelfth century. It highlights bark and bamboo based papers and cross cultural adoption of papermaking.
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