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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
1
A personal memoir recounts a 38000 mile journey through several southern states by the Pointer editor and two friends. The trip begins in Cincinnati with misidentified robins, then travels toward Knoxville amid snowy weather and steep hills, observing hill country life and dry laws in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee. The piece notes rough roads, vehicle quirks, and friendly but wary locals.
Thornton township supervisor William F. Propper was elected president of the Cook County Supervisors' Organization formed March 4 1934 in Des Plaines Illinois. Leyden township elects a secretary and William Koehler of Main township is vice president as the group aims to resist Chicago political moves to abolish township organizations and to stop legislation seeking to control county towns.
Residents must place all trash in designated containers and keep alleys clear for sanitation. The notice urges compliance as a public health measure, issued by Village Clerk Peter J. Kurz.
Dead line Thursday March 15 is the final date to file personal property schedules. Schedules not filed by then will be estimated and a 50 percent penalty will be added. Official: Thomas Salkeld Assessor, Thornton Township.
Miss Viola Wilhoit and Francis Waterman wed at the bride's parents' home on a Saturday evening. The couple left for a honeymoon and plan to reside after March 15. дорож
Governor Horner and the State Legislature discuss funding to aid schools as Springfield faces strong demand. A tax-diversion bill splits liquor tax to the common school fund, while the governor favors using gasoline tax money. An agreement expected soon.
Public Works Administrator Harold L. Ickes has notified Chicago of how the Calumet Waterway project will proceed. The matter is referred to the Harbors Wharves and Bridges committee, chaired by Alderman William A Rowan. Alderman Lindell urges immediate action, saying work could start this summer if legal questions are resolved, and the Calumet region must show strong interest in its welfare.
The Riverdale Progressive Party caucus meets at the village hall on Saturday evening March 10 at 8:00 to nominate candidates for village officers. Louis Haht serves as secretary.
A morning train wreck near 154th and the Panhandle tracks by the Waterman warehouse left 15 to 20 cars piled and scattered along the right of way. The incident occurred about 6:00 o'clock.
Horace Holmes states his insurance and real estate office has moved to the second floor of the Bank of Harvey building at 174 E 154th Street Harvey and will operate Saturday afternoons at Mr Rockrohv's Lincoln avenue Dolton office to assist Dolton and Riverdale patrons. Payments may be made at the new office.
The Peoples Party of Riverdale will hold a party caucus at the Riverdale field house on Monday evening March 12. All voters welcome.
The regular meeting of the Progressive Party will be held at the Highlawn hose house on Monday evening March 12.
Mr and Mrs L Fancher of 6-4 FE 186th St were hosts of friends in Benton Harbor Michigan during the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Shabloske visited relatives in Niles Michigan on Sunday February 25. Alex Schneider underwent an appendectomy March 1 at St. Francis hospital Blue Island. Al is a dancer and friends wish him a speedy recovery. Earl Slaughter celebrated his fourteenth wedding anniversary with a midnight fish dinner. Fred Ehlert of Tuthill Building Material Company is recovering well after an appendectomy February 17. Bernard Struven underwent an appendectomy March 7 at St. Francis hospital. Daughters of Isabelle members attended a St Patrick's Day musical at St Willibrord's hall. Mrs. Stanley Prymas represented at a banquet by the Chicago Bowling Association in Morrison hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Poyan were injured in a car crash near Homewood due to dense fog. injuries not serious. Mrs. Frank Pietsch Jr hosted a pinochle club at 254 E 186th St. A birthday party for Jacob Lotz was held March 4 at his home. A county vice squad checked local taverns for slot machines with few finds. Harold Baker is recovering from a blood poisoning related foot infection. Harold Marsh and another driver from Indiana collided at 95th and State. no serious injuries. Frank Pietsch Sr slipped and broke a bone while hurrying for a streetcar. Lawrence Michael underwent an emergency appendectomy at St Francis hospital Blue Island and is improving.
The Onion Set Industry in southern Cook County drives 85 percent of US onion sets reaching markets nationwide. The article urges cooperative marketing to stabilize growers, noting successful examples like Fruit Growers Associations in California and the Florida Citrus Exchange. It highlights the role of farmers as actual producers and calls for unified action to protect small growers.
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