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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1935
Page
3
Mrs Laints Verte dovecast so sick from the after effects of pneumonia. All her many friends hope she may recover. Frank Walt left Thursday for Pittsburg and other eastern port where he will visit friends for several weeks. A number of Riverdale girls formed a Cub named the Kipastulm Gat at Miss Viola Niemere's home last Saturday evening. Next meeting is scheduled for Saturday evening March 12 at Mrs Catherine Stewart's home.
Wm Boyn and family move to Ohio to start farming after growing up on a farm. An older Whnow Central conductor recalls his background. Mrs Dick Tatgenhorst Sr marks a birthday with relatives enjoying coffee and treats. Village politics heat up as petitions circulate.
The Peoples Party lists E B Wilkinson as president with trustees Henry Utermark Charles Thomsen and Henry Rathje. The Citizens ticket names F I Gold as president and Louis Schoof John Seator and J P Dugger as trustees. The last two likely seek reappointment. a third ticket is rumored but no names or petition have surfaced yet.
Isaac De Graif was taken to Westley hospital Tuesday for appendicitis and is reported doing fine. Ver Duine left for a trip west visiting Lena and South Dakota to see relatives. Henry Weld returned from three weeks with relatives and friends. Miss Henry DeYoung Sr aged 72 fell and broke her hip. Northwest village lights completed aiding access to Harvey. A truck lost control struck a funeral procession near Waukegan, demolishing the hearse and scattering the coffin.
Henry Horner of Blue Island and Want tomer of Geuwh Duane sold 19 acres of land near Ashland avenue north of the B and O tracks. A C Rereh handled the deal.
A bond issue to expand the Thornton township school facilities passed last Saturday with 1729 for and 1 against. Dolton votes were 101 for and 200 against, South Holland 65 for and 302 against, Homewood 97 for and 11 against.
Satta Ree ay Miss Winnie Anker returned home Monday after an operation at Presbyterian hospital. Mr. C Vanders Teyden Sr and family moved into the Lahde flat this week. Mr and Mrs Jacob Weld came home this week after several weeks in Orlando Florida. Mr E Hoeksema has been confined to bed and is moving his home on a farm north of Lansing.
A quotation-like line notes that belief about the world’s shape varies with the part of reality one encounters. It frames truth as a function of personal contact and perspective rather than universal certainty.
Village officials discuss licenses for new tavern owners and a nontransferable ordinance. Trustees authorize a contract with the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad for tunnel space and set fire hydrant connections to the 12 inch main on 138th and Halsted streets. All members vote yes.
State legislature considers amendments to tax laws. Adds section 177a to an act for property assessment and tax collection. Allows cancellation of delinquent penalties on 1983 and prior taxes if paid by July 1, 1985. Delinquent penalties on 1934 taxes canceled if principal paid by April 1, 1936.
Mason adds section 11 percent to the Motor Fuel Tax Act and barring further appropriations from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for any purpose other than maintenance repair and improvement of roads highways bridges and related infrastructure.
Senate Bill 34 from Monroe repeals the 50 dollar state retail liquor license and shifts licensing authority from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and Department of Finance to counties cities villages and incorporated towns. It extends regulatory provisions to licensees and retailers not required to be licensed and amends penal provisions accordingly. Introduced January 15 with President's table January 30 and referred to the Committee on Liquor Regulation.
Sandquist amends the Motor Vehicle Act to cap city or village taxes on motor vehicles and motor bicycles at 2.50 per year after state certificate and registration. Funds collected may be used for street repairs with no more than fifteen percent depreciation or for maintaining local roads within the city town or village.
The act changes vehicle tax caps to 2.50 for wagons under 35 horsepower and 20.00 for over 36 horsepower. The measure applies to wine cities towns and villages licensing and regulating wagons and other vehicles. Introduced January 23 and referred to the Speaker's table with February 3 committee action by Roads and Bridges.
Proposes amendments to section 26 and adds section 21e to authorize municipal inspections of brakes and signaling devices for motor vehicles. Allows fees up to 410 per year for the inspection. Companion bill to B 232. Introduced February 5, referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations.
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