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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1933
Page
1
The Dolton village board approved a water service application deposit to cover unpaid bills after renters left, setting a five dollar deposit due to many tenants dodging payments. The measure follows incidents like a $51 water bill left by former occupants and aims to protect landlords from unpaid consumption.
The Sanitary Engineers completed an analysis of the water used here and announced it very satisfactory. The clerk reported approval of the review and noted plans to revise ordinances to create a comprehensive water dayrt agent oriented measure.
Rt Rev Bishop B J Sheil administered the sacrament of confirmation at St Marys Catholic church to a large group of parishioners Wednesday evening. He was assisted by ten priests and the event was organized by Kether Diederich who arranged the confirmants and cared for the visitors.
U S Congressman Edward A. Kelly spoke at Harvey Rotary Club during a noon meeting on Tuesday October 3. He discussed the NRA and his district which runs from Alst Street south to the county line and from Calumet City to Lemont. He was welcomed in South Holland by a citizen committee led by Charles Waterman Jacob P. De Young Walter Haines Thos F Kinney and others. He urged reappointment of Russel Gibson as South Holland postmaster and signaled support for that recommendation. He outlined a plan to restore overflow from Deep River East Gary to the Little Calumet River noting a prior dam blowout diverted water through Burns ditch toward the lake.
Walter Haines of North Harvey refused to join the hue and cry over the government hog price raise and the dumping near Markham yards. He said the pollution of the Calumet river by the Little Calumet area mattered more, and he rode to Markham seeking relief.
The Community chorus plans practice at 7 30 PM on Monday October 16 at Mrs Wm H Baker home. They may sing at the Illinois Test building Century of Progress before the Fair ends. Attendance urged to maintain the chorus reputation and ensure ample rehearsal time.
A new industry enters Chicago area as Parler Furniture opens its plant at the 17th Street and Lowe Avenue site in the Wa miveo building. Owners plan full removal to Chicago Heights within months with rapid lease and startup actions completed over a few days. The Chicago Heights Industrial Commission facilitated the move and related arrangements.
Barbers in Riverdale and Dalton met at R Tess and Sons Barber Shop to operate under the NRA code. The hours set are Mondays to Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and day before holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signed by Wim Rose Frank Hair Wm Gebauer B Bender Fred Hess R Hess. The public is notified of the change.
An Acme employee found a torn apart double jackpot slot machine in the woods east of the old Beet Sugar plant. The glass cages were broken and all five-cent coins were missing. The machine was turned over to Riverdale police.
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association announces Friday evening hours from 7 to 8 for workers. Members may still join July series and save with a five to six percent return depending on membership. Horace Holmes, Secretary.
Charles Moran, 11928 Paulina Street, is announced as the state game warden. His jurisdiction covers the area from Gold Street south to the county line and from Indiana Dame to Cicere Avenue, with statewide authority for hunting, fish, and forest conservation. complaints may be filed with him at Harvey.
A small fire caused by burning cellulard items on a dresser triggered Riverdale fire units to respond to 13822 Nolbrooke Ave Thuredaxy. A passerby youth in a gray suit led a frightened 18 year old to Illinois Central station at 130th and Michigan before fleeing after being confronted by the girl.
Roseland and nearby barbershops met at Union hall to adopt NRA opening and closing times. Community notices recount birthdays anniversaries family visits and local events including dinners church anniversary plans and a Sunday gathering.
County Assessor J L Jacobs announces a 25 percent horizontal reduction in 1932 real estate assessments for Cook County, aiming to reflect value changes since 1881 and 1937. The plan will impact property owners, state revenues, and local governments, with explanations forthcoming on page 8. Other items note a double hernia operation for Joseph Lieb Sr at St Francis Hospital Blue Island, a vehicle collision near Campgrounds causing damage, a bridal shower for Miss Margaret Werner, and Catholic school girls singing at the Hall of Science Worlds Fair site.
If conditions stay favorable Lieut.-Commander Settle will launch from the south end of the Fair grounds for a stratosphere flight Saturday morning. The unrelated note mentions Crazy Water Crystals and Plunder's tablets offered at Dolton Drug store.
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