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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
3
Twenty years ago the Parker drug store in Riverdale was bought and possession taken on Wednesday by a well known local named Mr. Douglas who is highly regarded as a top young businessman. The community welcomes him and anticipates strong patronage.
Hany C Gouwens plans a visit to Leota Minnesota and may travel west to Three Oaks Michigan. Henry De Young Sr remains seriously ill with a paralytic condition and shows slow recovery. Peter Gouwens of Three Oaks visits and reports good crops. Cattle quarantine aids southern Michigan farming but disease has not yet reached Gouwens Township. A thief attempted to steal Harry Palmer’s car but was captured. he escaped into fields before capture.
Ten years ago in Dolton Joseph Cohen Jr was struck by a van in front of a run down store on Chicago street at about five o clock Monday evening. The van’s back wheel ran over his chest and jaw injuring him severely. He was taken to Blue Island hospital and was reported improving. The driver from Hammond stopped and offered aid as a wedding march played. The groom is a fine young man and the bride works at the First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale. They have begun housekeeping on Lincoln avenue in Dolton.
Engul- erei Mey er Ma Ehnre Tiffmeyer of Chreags and Miss Dorothy Engel daughter of Mrs Anna Vneel of Doton united in marriage Saturday afternoon November 1 1924 at the bride home. Sister Vas H J Anders Nevada Reace officiated the home ceremony in a setting of autumn leaves and flowers with twenty five guests. Bridesmaids Litre Airdeth and Mary Earabeth Anler served as flower girls while the bride and party processed to Mendesohns venue.
A daughter arrived Nov 5 at the home of Meoo and Mrs Dick EH P DeYoung. Mrs Tessie Vaverbere will work in Canada. The Dekker family moved into the vacant cottage, and prayers and church ritual were noted as part of a community scene.
The Public Service Company presents The Modern Name of Light in Dalton on Thursday November 8 at Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium. Performances start at 7 p.m. featuring a shadow box demonstration and a one act playlet about light use at home. A tab lamp is given to a audience member and admission is free.
A public endorsement praises Edward A. Kelly for two terms in Congress, highlighting support for Roosevelt's recovery program, district benefits including CWA and PWA projects in Southern Oak county, a new high school and post office, and involvement in harbor development. The piece urges voters in the Third district to reelect Kelly to continue aid to the region and nation.
The First National Bank of Dolton in Illinois files its October 17 1934 condition report with assets totaling 451542.25 including loans 184668.97 U S government obligations 53600.11 and deposits 310324.83. Capital accounts list common stock 500 shares 50000 surplus 30000 and undivided profits 7433.37.
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