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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1937
Page
1
The Pointer recalls a childhood incident about a mad dog bite near Crete Illinois sixty eight years ago. A boy was bitten on the shoulder by a dog that later went mad and killed livestock. A Mr Sauter used a Mad stone treatment and milk to draw poison, claiming cure and no further danger.
Dolton Police Department warns dog owners that dogs running loose on village streets will be de atravead and subject to enforcement. residents are urged to secure pets and report strays to authorities.
Dolton officers picked up Robert Leftridge aged 13 of Chicago and Calvin Baker aged 12 of Chicago from Glenwood Manual Training School and returned them there. Dolton youths are invited to a kittenball league meeting at the village hall Wednesday evening May 12 at 7 p.m. Teams will be arranged by ages and equipment provided through Mr. Sullivan and the W P A.
Miss Thelma Thorp daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Thorp West Pullman and James Fike son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fike 14648 Grant Dalton were married Saturday at Nazareth Lutheran Church Roseland Rev Dahlen officiated Only immediate families attended The bride wore a binge suit carried white roses The bridesmaid in blue suit carried talisman roses A reception followed at Carrs Colonial Cottage Dalton The couple will reside at 14281 Chicago Road Dolton
Poem fragment expresses a speaker imagining danger or doom followed by thoughts of a mother's enduring love and prayers. The verses reference hanging drowning and damnation with maternal devotion as solace.
Miss Bertha Warning 78 of HE 187th street Riverdale died last Saturday night May 1 her body found Sunday afternoon in the Calumet River near the Illinois Central bridge. Police and firemen recovered the body after a note cited despondency. She leaves a brother Albert Chicago and three sisters Mrs Ripley Mrs Claussen of Riverdale and Mrs Budd of West Pullman. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 at Bachman Funeral Home with Rev Martin G Kabele. Burial in Oakland cemetery Dolton.
News reports from Lakehurst New Jersey describe the destruction of the German airship Hindenburg as it neared its mooring mast on maiden voyage from Germany. Ninety seven aboard. thirty three confirmed dead. Cause linked to hydrogen leak ignited by backfire of a motor.
James B. Strand was appointed general superintendent of warehousing and shipping at Acme Steel Company’s Riverdale plant, succeeding the late Charles E. Ohlson. He assumed duties this week with Fred T. Ehlert of Dalton acting as his assistant.
Parents invited as instructors supervise a new recreational space at Park House from 2 p m to 8 p m Monday through Friday and 2 p m to Saturday, fostering educational and recreational activity for all kids. Dalton Park District Commissioner Pauline M Slaughter notes progress on Thornton Township High School addition. Structural work on the first floor nears completion and the second floor has begun amid favorable weather. The project is praised as a success arising from a willingness to do better than good enough.
Miss Lois Wilkens daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Wilkens of Riverdale and Walter Hettich son of Mr and Mrs Martin Hettich of Dalton were married on Saturday evening May 1 at Our Savior s Community church Reverend Martin G Kabele presided. The couple now reside in Harvey.
Rumors spread about a skeleton found in Lake Calumet near a dredging crew with possible ties to William Schlieman, but police report no such notice. The Central Commissary Company now runs the Globe hotel in Dalton. Various residents and events are noted, including performances, hospital visits, travels, and social club meetings.
The Dolton Park Commissioners unveil a federal funded summer program with free activities five days a week for June July and August. An instructress will lead sewing for girls while a trained man supervises boys. baseball ping pong and athletic activities will be offered. Tennis courts open May 9 with resurfacing and new tape boundaries. About 300 shade trees planted and skating pond banking moved. new ice skating pond planned before winter. No new playground equipment. park facilities in good condition.
William Nerche age 62 of 13626 Indiana Avenue Riverdale died Tuesday May 4 after pleuro pneumonia. Born February 12 1875 in Dalton he lived in the area most of his life. He married Anna Sonntag in 1894. she died June 16 1935. Survived by three sons Walter Russell Max and two daughters Linda Foster and Hazel. Funeral today at Bachmann Funeral Home Riverdale at 2 pm Rev Phil H Bassler officiating. Interment Nerche family lot at Berver cemetery.
Mildred Rimkus daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rimkus of Dalton wed Joseph Pushekor of Hammond Ind on Saturday May 13 at 5 pm at St Anns church in Roseland Father George Pashouskus officiated The couple will live at 44324 Lincoln Avenue Dalton A reception for about fifty friends followed at Stahnkes hall
The notice promotes a birthday edition print date May 21 or 28 with photos of local leaders from 30 to 40 years ago and city scenes. A lost blue cloth coat from St. Paul’s gym check room is mentioned, exchanged by mistake on April 22, with Dolton 838 contact.
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