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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1932
Page
3
The text recalls Robert Koch revealing the tuberculosis cause on March 21 1882 to the Berlin Pathological Society. It notes isolation of the tubercle bacillus and credits Koch for enabling global celebration and the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute to cut death rates from consumption by 50 to 70 percent.
A reflective speech critiques economic misrule and social greed, urging simple living, honest leadership, and a return to agricultural virtues. It warns against credit excess, party bias, and neglect of sound principles while stressing national unity and faith in the future. The speaker proclaims personal shift toward prudent industry and shared prosperity.
Dr. Lews A. Warren director of the Lincoln Historical Research Foundation invites readers to donate Lincoln memorabilia manuscripts articles books pictures medals and other items for a special exhibit. An open house and a bronze Youthful Lincoln statue dedication are planned next summer in Fort Wayne with items returned to owners after submission.
Dr. G. U. Thomsen continues Dolton development with fifteen houses in the S Millen Dolton subdivision. A new girl born St Patrick’s Day 1912 at his home. brothers protect her as she grows. Hands injured at the Lumber Company mill include Charles Turpey DeVlall Ween and Gus Klaege. Fred Schnoor promoted to chief Gerk, Ted Reich to Belt clerk. Ellenora Baumgartner returns from Blue Island hospital after appendicitis. W. S. Collett and wife welcome a baby boy weighing 10 pounds. Adrian Willigan reports a sixth coyote caught this winter in Wautauga, South Dakota.
Wm Leensvoort Nicholas Leensvoort and wife Bori Sweringa Leut Brower Bert Voss and son Corniel returned from the Netherlands Tuesday March 12 after a month abroad. Arie Gelder accompanied them home to work for John Leensvoort. Also notes new 159th street school enrollment and local hunting tales.
The New York Yankees veteran Mark Koenig, previously a shortstop in three world series, moves to pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Manager Stanley Warris believes Koenig can become an effective hurler.
A proverb styled remark notes a stone that rolls gathers no moss yet earns smoothness, leaving others with little to claim against it. The wit contrasts motion with stagnation and persistence.
South Suburban Motor Coach Co files with the Illinois Commerce Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate 45 percent motor coach service in Chicago and Kankakee areas and to abandon some routes. The filing seeks authority to discontinue certain Chicago routes and to run the Beecher to Kankakee line and a segment between Kankakee and Momence with northeasterly river route, plus temporary suspension of service on portions of Riverdale Dalton South Holland Thornton and Glenwood streets and Dixie Highway between Posen and Hazelcrest. Hearing time and place available via the Illinois Commerce Commission in Springfield, dated March 16 1982. By Paul O Dittmar, president. March 25-April 1.
A new baby born March 13 brings joy to Joe Teenstra's family. Snowstorm disrupts Friday rail service though the first city train reached by 11 a m with two engines. A suburban derailment required wrecking crew help and delay. Henry Borgwardt suffers mumps while measles fears ease. Stork visits Homewood as a daughter arrives March 19 for Mr and Mrs O H Clark. Miss Tillie Schrieber hosts a birthday gathering with guests from Chicago Harvey and Homewood. Rosa Schrieber and Anna Lieberman among attendees.
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