Riverdale Eyes Viaduct Over Indiana Harbor Tracks
Village board forms committee to negotiate with Indiana Harbor officials on a Halsted street viaduct. S H E A R favors sharing costs but not full funding. State Highway Commission has studied the issue for four years and now facing expanded traffic as Halsted street is paved. A new North Harvey bridge and traffic flow restoration hinge on timely action.
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Riverdale
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Halsted Street
Indiana Harbor
Hannover
State Highway Commission
Harvey
Chicago Heights
North Harvey
Highway Commission
Inspection Day Brings Wide Turnout To Spencer Corps
A 1920 inspection day at Spencer Corps drew many visitors from outside groups including presidents and Mrs. Olsen. They gathered at Riverdale Village Hall and Our Savior's church basement for a decorated event and a large dinner chaired by Mrs. Deam. EMILY H. SCHMIDT, P. C.
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Spencer Corps
Olsen
Riverdale
Corps
Our Savior
Deam
Kamen
G. W. Spencer W. ER. Corps
Card of Thanks from Engel Family
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our father and husband. Mrs. Fred Engel and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Engel
Day by Day Quote Reflected in Lament
A compact reflective remark on daily life and time, noting the sameness of days. It cautions against wasting or misusing time, labeling such acts as prodigal or desperate per a bishop Hall sentiment.
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Bishop Hall
Living Sea Microphone and Whale Ear Cavings Noted
Report describes the whale ear orifice as scarcely perceptible yet claims its cavings are acute enough that a ship crossing its path half a mile away could use it to dive. The note presents a curious maritime belief about whale biophysics and navigation.
Wedding Bells Dobson Nairn in War Bride and Groom Unite
Mary Dobson trained nurse and Travis Nairn, both longtime local figures, married in Rockford Illinois after Mary served as a nurse during 1917 18 war mobilization and both return to Harvey to start housekeeping. Nairn works at Whit ing Foundry Equipment Company in Harvey.
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Travis Nairn
Rockford
Trav
Mary Dobson
Angel
Government Hospital
47Th Street
Travis
Tray
Mary
Ray Smith
Harvey
South Bend
Ind
Nairn
Whiting Foundry Equipment Company
Kay Olsen Marriage at Riverdale Home
Miss Frieda Kay and Mr Lawrence Olsen wed at the bride’s Riverdale home 306 East 138th Street with Rev Finch officiating They will reside at the bride’s home The groom is an ex soldier en route to the battlefield when the Armistice was signed Friends offer best wishes for the couple’s happiness
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Frieda Kay
Riverdale
Lawrence Olsen
Oakdale
East 138Th Street
Finch
Our Savior’s Church
Pointer
Stomp-Ortinau Celebrate Marriage in Dolton Ceremony
Miss Mabel Stomp and Mr Joseph Ortinau united in marriage Saturday October 30 by Rev Dorjahn of Immanuel church Dolton. They will reside at 134th Street and Calumet Avenue. The Pointer joins friends in wishing them joy and success.
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Mabel Stomp
Joseph Ortinau
Dorjahn
Immanuel Church, Dolton
134Th Street
Calumet Avenue
Pointer
Grandmason and McGowan Wedding in Dalton
Miss Victoria Grandmason and Mr. Hugh McGowan wed on Nov 3 by Father Franz. They plan to live at the bride’s home, 611 Oak Street, before establishing a Dalton home. McGowan served with the 67th Engineers in France early in 1918. The bride had worked in Doctor Kollar’s office and is well known locally.
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Victoria Grandmason
Franz
Oak Street
Clifford A. Howe
Dalton
Hugh McGowan
67Th Engineers
France
Sam
Doctor Kollar
Valuable Smolen island peat land near Kristiansand
An Omaha Bee report describes Valuable, Smolen island near Kristianssand in Norway as a flat peat bog rich site for large scale peat production. The piece notes the exceptional extent of peat and questions whether any location offers greater potential for extraction.
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Smolen Island
Kristianssand
Norway
Omaha Bee
Unfortunate Truth on Love in Society
A quotable Exchange remark laments the lack of love between men and women, noting both sexes lack affection for each other and prioritize self-interest over mutual care. The comment reflects social tension and cynicism about relationships.
Difference in Belief in Men and Women
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes that women generalize all women as alike while men see all men as alike and women as different. The column contrasts gendered perceptions and social norms.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Local and Personal News From The Point
Mrs. Herman Dreesen hosted a day for several Monee friends on Nov 3. Louis C. Krueger’s family moved to Milbourne Florida. Alice Day and Esther Beck visited Champaign Urbana relatives. Illinois beat Chicago 3 to 0 in a football game at Stagefield. The Dalton E M Church Women plan a Nov 18 meeting at 2 30 pm. Holiday ads urge early Christmas shopping. The Pointer humorist recalls political shifts and local events. Mazda bulbs advertised at Riverdale store. Elmo Lincoln Tarzan film at Riverdale theatre Nov 18. Ford winter top orders from Square Garage. Meilgendorf family headed to Tampa for winter. Henry Hilgendorf travels to Florida to set up a winter home for relatives.
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Herman Dreesen
Monee
Ill
Henry Diereks
Geo. Sonreborn
August Bischel
Henry Herbst
Arthur Abbers
Louis C. Krueger
Milbourne
Fla
Louie
South
Florida
Alice Day
Esther Beck
Champaign
Vernon
John
Chicago
Illinois
Stage Field
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society
Dalton M. E. Church
J. J. O’rourke
Harvey
Cook County
Klaus Workman
Mazda
Man’s
Riverdale
Riverdale Theatre
Elmo Lincoln
America
the Square Garage
South Holland
Antonette Meilgendorf
Tampa
Elizabeth
Matthew
Henry Hilgendorf
Dalton M E Church Preaches Week of Win My Chum
The Dalton M E Church announces a week of meetings titled Win My Chum Week with daily 8 pm sessions led by invited speakers including Ruth Grimes, Mgr Wuetheric, Rev A D Klontz, and Rev Charles A Kelly. Sunday 11 am and 7 45 pm services and a Sunday 2 pm finance canvass for all church members.
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Ruth Grimes
Blue Island
Mgr. Wuetheric
Calumet Sub District League
A. D. Klontz
Morgan Park Church
Charles A. Kelly
League
J. L. ‘Albritton
George Steenberg Dies in California Family Notice
Rose land reports the death of George Steen berg son of Peter Steen berg the city alleys inspector aged forty seven who died in Long Beach California last Saturday He was born in Riverdale and once ran the first Roseland loan office with W P Kendall owning one of the first two automobiles in Roseland He leaves a California widow and a Roseland son.
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Roseland
George Steenberg
Peter Steenberg
Long Beach
California
Riverdale
Kensington
Iste
W. P. Kendall
Calumet Index
Community events in Riverdale November schedule
The Forester Team of Calumet Camp Modern Woodmen hosts a dance at Riverdale Village Hall on Nov 20. Thorp-Stewart Jazz Orchestra dances at Riverdale Hall on Nov 18. St Mary’s church Fall Festival at the school hall on Nov 13 and 14. Mary Tuesdale Camp Bakery Sale at Klinkhamer’s dairy on Nov 13 starting 2 p.m. Ladies’ Aid of St Pauly church Christmas sale in church basement on Nov 19 and 20. Everyone welcome.
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Calumet Camp Modern Woodmen
Riverdale
Thorp-Stewart Jazz Orchestra
Village Hall
St. Mary’s Church
Mary Tuesdale
Klinkhamer’s Dairy
Ladies’ Aid
St. Pauly Church
Riverdale Prohibits Air Gun Use By All Residents
Village of Riverdale orders strict prosecution for any person using air gun sling shot or rifle within the village. Parents of minors held liable under the same order issued by the Board of Trustees.
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Riverdale
Board OF Trustees
Village of
Red Cross Drive Aims to Fund Noble Work
The Red Cross Drive began on Armistice Day November 11 and runs through Thanksgiving November 25. Each community forms a local committee to raise funds. Dolton chair is Mrs H W Slaughter and Riverdale chair is Mrs O V Huntly.
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Red Cross
H. W. Slaughter
Dolton
O. V. Huntly
Riverdale
Calu Camp to Hold Regular Meeting Friday Nov 26
Woodmen notice states the Calu Camp will meet on Friday evening November 26 since Thanksgiving Day falls on the regular meeting night. Clerk W. Berger signs the notice.
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Calumet Camp
Co. W. Berger
Potatoes to be Delivered by Belz and Jackson in Dalton
Local families who ordered potatoes from Belz and Jackson are asked to note a delivery on track in Dalton Monday or Tuesday with delivery set for next week.
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Belz and
Jackson
Dalton
Public Notice of Debt Responsibility
On and after this date November 12 1920 I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone except my wife or as otherwise stated.
New Restaurant Opens in Riverdale by Helmsoth Brothers
The Helmsoth brothers George and Emil open a restaurant at 86 East 137th Street Riverdale to serve the general public. The Pointer encourages local workers and residents to patronize the new dining spot as a convenient local enterprise.
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Helmsoth Brothers
George
Emil
East 137Th Street
Riverdale
Pointer
The Ideal Restaurant Ad on 187th Place
An advertisement for The Ideal Restaurant at 86 E 187th Place offers breakfast, dinner, and supper with hot chocolate, ice cream, cigars, tobacco, cigarettes, and candies at reasonable prices. Heimsoth Bros. Props.
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Heimsoth Bros
Village Board Debates Repairs and Public Safety Measures
Riverdale village board sessions report funds for October, street and sidewalk repairs, and utility issues. Officials address sewer gas complaints on Indiana avenue, plan to curb vandalism from sling shots and air rifles, and authorize a New Year’s Eve ball at Highlawn Hose Co. hall.
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Riverdale Board
Sellin
Raich
Lorenz
Indiana Avenue
Flick
State Roads
Quinlan
136Th Place
Lotz
Halsted Street
M. E. Lamb
Joliet
Stieman
Telephone Co
138Th Street
Diehl
Hyatt
The
Public Service Co
139Th
140Th
Atlantic Streets
137Th Street
Brandt
Unruh
Highlawn Hose Co
Village Hall
Lotz, Brandt
St Marys Church Bazaar Dates Set At School Hall
St Marys church announces its annual fall bazaar to be held in St Marys school hall on November 7 10 12 and 14 with all welcome to attend.
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St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's School Hall
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Kay-Olsen
Grandmason-McGowan
Geo. Steenberg
Long Beach, Cal
Red Cross Drive
Cepl Mysci
BAR Air Rifles
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