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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
2
Kensington police under Captain Delaney raid the Wildwood camp arresting thirty two occupants. An officer was knocked unconscious by a stone, while others fled into the railroad yards. Police plan ongoing raids to push residents to comply with the law and reduce criminal activity at the camp.
Bamboo species largely live four to ten years to thirty years, producing a single seed crop at the end before dying back to the roots. This life cycle repeats as new shoots emerge from old roots.
A Dolton man appeared before Judge Applegate on a Wednesday charge list including drunk and disorderly conduct resisting an officer and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The court found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on all three, imposing $200 and costs for drunk and disorderly and $200 and costs for resisting an officer. the DUI count was held over for future action.
Bowen school reports a pupil radio program broadcast from WLS Chicago featuring songs, charts, and lectures by Ruth Reich Elizabeth Robinson and others. The school calendar cites a May 28 school festival at Glenwood and upcoming exams and Achievement Club elections with Wilson Palmer as president and Theo Reich Jr. as vice president.
Two new corporations announced include Harvey Smelting and Refining Co with capital of 25000 at Harvey Capital and offices at 147th and Marshfield Ave. Incorporators are Harry A Silverstein Meyer Silverstein and John P Gavaris. Correspondent is Harry A Silverstein of 111 W Washington St. Also Pullman Wet Wash Laundry Co with capital 15000 at 10557 and Michigan Ave Chicago. Incorporators are Hyman Meyer Rose Meyer and Chas J Sopkin. Correspondent is Charles J Sopkin of 155 N Clark St.
On the sun eclipse day a Hindu follows a strict routine to purify self and belongings. He abstains from all nourishment during the eclipse and discards any cooked food or drinking water on hand.
In parts of Europe winter snow is packed into pits, covered with earth, and sold as ice for summer use. The practice preserves snow through heat, enabling resale across months when real ice is scarce.
A Blue Island Gas Station operates a 3,000,000 c.f. daily capacity unit amid rising demand across the territory. Gas fuels industry, hotels, and summer tourist traffic, especially around Harvey, with Barrington storage assisting northwest distribution. Gas travels from Niles station to Barrington storage and compressor units.
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids by 7:30 p m May 26 1925 for furnishing and delivering about 10000 gallons of number four road oil on village streets under the Street and Alley Committee supervision. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
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