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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1936

Page

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Village Board considers billboard nuisance and road repairs

Dalton Village Board last Tuesday discussed repaving Lincoln avenue from 138th Street to 500 feet on Chicago Street and 185 feet on Chicago Street near Washington. They approved resolutions and declared a billboard on Chicago and Engle a public nuisance requiring removal by Outdoor Advertising Co.

Lincoln Avenue Chicago Street Dalton Village Board 138Th Street Washington Street Suhr Arthur Enffmeyer Outdoor Advertising Co Chicago Engle Street Hastings

Krueger-Wells Wedding Unites Local Couple at Dolton Home

Mildred Krueger daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Krueger of 14326 Grant Street Dolton married Walter Wells of Matteson IL in a home ceremony last Saturday Rev Phil H Bassler officiated The bride wore a blue suit with a white gardenia corsage The maid of honor Miss Helen Krueger wore a brown suit with yellow accessories Best man Raymond Wells relatives and friends attended a reception for about fifty Out of town guests included Mrs Roy Wells and daughter Frances Miss Nel Kocher Miss Isabelle Doyle and others The couple will reside in Matteson after a wedding trip

Mildred Krueger Frank Krueger Grant Street Dolton Walter Wells Matteson Phil H. Bassler Immanuel Evangelical Church Dalton Helen Krueger Raymond Wells Howard Nelson Jean Hampton Roy Wells Frances Nel Kocher Flossmoor Oral Houts Hazel Crest Isabelle Doyle Marie Hagedorn Betty Karalsky Mary Ann Knudsen C. &. Lang Chicago Lucien Galley West Pullman L. Volmar

Hatline from Liswit on haste and wisdom

A cryptic aphorism notes that a man who grows fond of a hat is urged to consider contentment and restraint. The speaker suggests haste often accompanies self deception, warning against rushing to share unneeded knowledge.

New Stoker Has Ready Sale At National Home Show

The Malloy Coal Co displays samples of their new Even Heat Stoker at the National Home Show in Chicago May 16 to 24. Mr. Malloy and son Walter oversee manufacturing in their updated shop turning stokers for homes, flats, factories, and offices. They claim substantial heating savings for Lincoln and Franklin schools in Dalton and promise sizes from 40 lb to 3000 lb coal per hour with durable components and long life.

Malloy Coal Co Chicago Chicago Colhicenm Malloy Walter Malloys Lincoln Franklin Dalton

Bill Jansen Wins Bronze at Dance Festival

William Jansen, pupil of Herbie Schultz and dancer at Harvey, earned a bronze medal at the Herald and Hxamainer Dance Festival after reaching the semi finals in the Louis XVI room at Sherman Hotel on April 29. He also worked as a pressman at The Pointer plant and is known as an amateur boxer and good fellow.

William Jansen Herbie Schultz Harvey Herald Jansen Sherman Hotel Bill Pointer Plant

Will Tour Europe Honoring Garry Beil Family

Mr and Mrs L O Garry and sister Miss Sophia Beil hosted a Sunday reception for nephews Matthias Beil and Martin Beil before their extended European tour. Over seventy guests from Chicago Evanston and Oak Park attended the surprise farewell. a buffet supper followed in the dining room. They aim to visit Germany to meet parents and introduce the two boys to grandparents with wishes for a happy Wiedersehen.

L. O. Garry Sophia Beil Niiece Matthias Beil Martin Beil Germany

Mothers Club Meeting at Riverdale School

The Mothers club of Riverdale city school at 18708 Leyden avenue will meet on Wednesday May 20 at 1 30. Officers request good attendance as this is the last meeting of the year.

Mothers Club of Riverdale Leyden Avenue

Notice to Creditors for Dolton Tavern Debt

TI will not be responsible for any debts contracted by the Dolton Tavern only at 14115 Chicago street Dolton after May 1 1986. 38-3p Justin Gauch A The first and most important step toward improvement is the decision to improve.

Dolton Tavern Chicago Street Dolton Justin Gauch

Obeldobel Sentenced in Village Funds Scandal

Oswald Obeldobel, Riverdale village collector, was found to have misused over forty thousand dollars in village funds. After a long legal saga with the bonding company, he received a one to ten year penitentiary sentence following a grand larceny trial. His case led to a four year audit and a $30,500 settlement.

Claussen James T Obel Qbel Bonding Company

Your Home on Contract From Dolton Riverdale Association

A Dalton and Riverdale building loan association promotes affordable houses on contract in Dalton and Riverdale. Small down payment secures a home with monthly payments like rent. Contact First National Bank Building, Dolton Ill. 8-1

Dalton Riverdale Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association First National Bank Dolton, Ill

Riverdale Dog Owners Warned To Tie Pets

Village police issue notice that all dogs found roaming streets will be destroyed. Chief Frank J. Mraz announces enforcement actions to protect public safety.

Riverdale Department of Police Frank J. Mraz

Degree of Honor Holds Memorial Service and Initiation

Degree of Honor Oak Lodge No 66 plans a regular meeting at Unity Hall tonight starting at 8 o'clock with memorial services and an initiation for five candidates. Nelson Eddy recital scene in Nashville triggered disruptions as fans tore at his clothing and police escorted him to his train.

Nelson Eddy Nashville

Local and Personal News Briefs From Riverdale

Social notes from Riverdale list visits and greetings among residents across Waukegan Blue Island and Dalton. Entries include births birthdays illnesses church events and travel confirmations with mentions of St Marys St Joseph and St Louis Academy activities and a forthcoming St Pauls Mixed Choir musical comedy.

Maynard and Illinois Brick Yards Open With Full Force

Maynard brick yards reopen near Lansing with about 110 union workers recalled and repairs completed. Illinois Brick Co Yard 22 Blue Island plans an indefinite run for roughly 200 union workers, with openings possible for new hires if old employees don’t return. Prospects look brighter for Lansing as orders promise a two month run and renewed local industry.

Maynard Yards Illinois Brick Company Blue Island Yard Chicago Brick Co Lansing Herald Maynard Lansing Maynard Brick Yards Maynard Company Martin Budge Illinois Brick Co Blue Island Alsip

Will Visit Kin in Germany by Bus and Sea Voyage

Mr. and Mrs. Max Struven of 13806 Lincoln Avenue Dalton plan a four month trip to Germany starting May 18 by bus to New York and May 20 sailing on the Europa to Bremen. They will visit Hamburg Kiel Elmshorn and reunite with family and old acquaintances including a 88 year old brother. Mrs Struven will attend a Confirmation reunion. Mr Struven will meet a former comrade from the German army. They say Leb wohl auf Wiedersehen to friends.

Theodore Schlueter, Jr Waukegan Floyd Vogel E. 137Th Street Riverdale Jean Vandenberg Tony Vandenberg St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Rose Kleinz Kanawha Avenue Welton Louis Koppers Paul Hampton Delton Leroy Ind St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Church John Dettmer John D. Iiebreich D. A. Diederich John N. Weiler P. P. Flick Teresa Flick St. Joseph and Niles Mich St. Mary’s School For Girls South Bend William A. Reich J. J. Berschinski Knights of Columbus la Salle Ill Pinta Council Della Deam E. 187Th St Henrietta Hinkle East Chicago Hinkle Edward Kurz Indiana Avenue Nise M. Nairn R. N Fred Ehlers Dalton Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey Martin Rubenstein Naomi Grant Chicago Children’s Festival Orchestra Orchestra Hall Ely Auer East 138Th St Sophie Kundraky Normal Avenue Marion Dreger Indiana Ave Lois Lembeke Grant Street PXY Club Sarah Daniels South Michigan Avenue Max Struven Lincoln Avenue C. & E. L General Yard Center St. Louis Academy Congress Hotel Chicago Academy Dorothy Schroll Rose Doyle Margie Kleinz Wilbur West St. Paul’s Mixed Choir New York City Germany Europa Bremen Hamburg Struven Kiel

Schick Test for Children at Lincoln and Washington Schools

The district offers a free Schick test to children immunized last November 6. The screening is Thursday May 21 from 9 to 11 at Lincoln and Washington schools, per M. Nairn and R. N.

Lincoln Washington M. Nairn R. N

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Dolton Board Arthur Dillner Harold Summerfield Erffmeyer Public Service Co Fred Waterman Robert C. Haney Krueger-Wells Htust Liswit Hwane Europe Mothers’ Club Meeting Obeldobel Bonding Co Home Sweet Home James Geelan Ayrshire Schick
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