Auto Accident Kills Rosebad Man in Indiana Avenue Crash
John Carlotto 88 of Rosebad died when his Ford coupe collided with a southbound car while attempting to pass on Indiana Avenue near 145th Street. Six others were injured, including three in the rumble seat. The inquest was adjourned to November 25 as witnesses recover. Carlotto's body was later moved to a funeral home for services held Wednesday morning.
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John Carlotto
West
115Th Street
Indiana Avenue
145Th Street
Perozzola
Carlotto
Thornton
Roseland
Carlotte
Williams
Glenwood
Stieman
Mario Perozzolo
Alda Perozzolo
Josephine Perozzolo
Rosa Perozzolo
Panell Boredeo
Perr Avenue
Undertaker Bachman
Ingalls Hospital
Bachman
Pannozzo
Fast 115Th Street
Neering and Mottinger Wedding in Riverdale
Miss Margaret Neering and Lawrence Mottinger were married Saturday October 22 at St. Mary's church with Rev Diederich officiating. A wedding supper followed at the Mottinger home. They will reside with the bride's parents for now as friends extend best wishes.
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Neering - Mottinger
Margaret Neering
William Neering
Atlantic Street
Riverdale
Lawrence Mottinger
Richard Mottinger
School Street
Diederich
St. Mary’s Church
Mottinger
Pointer
County Personal Property Valuations Jump in 1931 Books
Assessor J L Jacobs reports 105 200 780 in personal property valuations for 30 county towns in 1931 up 53 percent from 1930. Items total 135 343, up 63 percent, with increases in all but seven districts despite reductions in seven districts. Estimated tax at 6 50 per 100 could yield about 2 400 000 for 1931.
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J. L. Jacobs
Jacobs
Notice of Specials at Marguerite Beauty Salon
A Marguerite Beauty Salon announces specials at 18779 Leyden Avenue. Push up permanent waves are guaranteed for $1.75. Shampoo or finger wave priced at 25 cents. Contact via Interocean 9726.
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Marguerite
Leyden Avenue
Interocean
Democrats Control Both Branches of Congress
The next congress will be Democratic in both houses, with a strong House majority and a solid Senate. Roosevelt is expected to have a cooperative Congress, while several named Republican senators lost or were defeated. Roosevelt leads in Michigan and Indiana swing races, with McNutt and Comstock winning governorships in Democratic landslides.
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Senate
Roosevelt
United States
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Reed Smoot
Utah
Otis F. Glenn
Illinois
James HK. Watson
Tadiana
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Smith Wildman Brook
Dieterich
Glenn
Indiana
James E. Watson
Frederick van Nuys
Paul V. McNutt
American Legion
Democraft
Hoover
Michigan
William A. Comstock
Wilber M. Brucker
Auto storage with heat for winter
Twin City Sales offers heated auto storage for winter at 7.00 dollars per month located at 13887 Lincoln avenue. The notice appears as a local classified offering vehicle storage options for cold months.
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Twin City
Lincoln Avenue
President Hoover and Roosevelt Exchange Transitions
The exchange shows Hoover congratulating President elect Roosevelt and pledging helpful effort while Roosevelt responds with gratitude. Both men emphasize shared purpose and service to the country amid severe economic strain.
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President Hoover
Roosevelt
International Live Stock Exposition Opens at Chicago Stock Yards
The premier agricultural show runs November 26 to December 3 featuring over 12 000 farm animals across 35 breeds. Chicago hosts visitors from across the nation and abroad to view these agricultural displays and progress.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago
Pointer newspaper copies on sale at three local outlets
Extra copies of The Pointer are offered at Ed Luken's Drugstore in Dalton Kurz News Stand in Riverdale with availability stated. The notice lists three outlets where the issue can be purchased.
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Ed Luken
Dalton
Kurz
Riverdale
Presidential Vote by States Declares Electoral Majority
The report notes that state tallies are incomplete with no popular vote estimates yet. It confirms that 266 electoral votes constitute a majority, signaling the result pending final state counts.
Local and Personal News from Riverdale and Nearby Areas
Local notes report gatherings and family visits in Riverdale and Dalton including Emil Kasten and family in Dowegine Michigan. Several injuries from car accidents near Chicago and Gary with hospital care and follow ups noted. Community events include a Riverdale Panthers party and a Women’s Relief Corps meeting at Palmer Park. A car collision near 144th and Chicago left all occupants unharmed. A $2.50 Senators Club gold piece raffle was won by Jerome E. Squires. Emil Kasten traveled to Clifton New Jersey due to John C. Propper’s illness.
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Riverdale Panthers
Victor Steinhauer
John Sheahan
Eleanore
Peoria
Women’s Relief Corps of
Riverdale
Dalton
Roseland
Palmer Park
William Zillins
14Th Street
Chicago Heights
Robert Kaiser
144Th
Chicago Street
Frank Schmidt
Misericordia
James T. Smith
Carolina Avenue
Gary
Ted Dreger
Catherine Michalski
David Kasha
Willard Mailloux
A. and P. Stores
Masonic Hall
63Rd Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Fred Slater
Ilinois Central Viaduct
Wildwood
Senators Athletic Club
Jerome E. Squires
Emil Kasten
Clifton, N. J
John C. Propper
Vote Totals Show Narrow Hoover Victory In Riverdale
Local precincts reported a near even race for president with Hoover ahead by one vote in Riverdale Village Hall. In Riverdale city precinct Hoover 174 Roosevelt 188 while other candidates Govier Dempsey Swanson Kelly for Congress and Sproul also posted varied tallies. In Highlawn Riverdale Hoover 812 Roosevelt 327 Govier 342 Dempsey 272 with Kelly 294 and Sproul 291.
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Riverdale Village Hall
Hoover
Socialist Party
Russia
Roosevelt
Riverdale
Shell Govier
Dempsey
Swanson
Courtney
Govier
Highlawn
Kelly
Congress
Sproul
Obituary notices for Riverdale residents including Dora Gerloff
Mrs. Dora Gerloff of Riverdale dies at 70 after long illness at home 18816 Wenworth Ave November 10. She leaves two sons Ralph and Walter and four daughters with eight grandchildren. Funeral at her home Saturday 1 30 led by Rev Keller. burial at Monee. Also notes about local residents including Wiebke family and Bertha Rentner event. Halsted Street bridge work. Kate Bassett obituary in Roseland.
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Riverdale
William Gerloff
Wenworth Avenue
Ralph
Walter
Chicago
Rose
J. Lynch
Lillian
Albert Boyd
Franklin Park
Violet
Ralph Reeves
Rev. Keller
Monee
Edward Wiebke
625 West 115Th Street
Roseland
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Wiebke
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