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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
1
A Dolton Board of Trustees report shows many local businesses have not paid the annual license and tobacco outlet fees. Police will now visit delinquent names on the list after mailed notices produced little result.
Alfred Short 11 dies from spinal injuries suffered at a Plymouth area school picnic months earlier. Son of Mr and Mrs James Short of Monroe Street Dalton Indiana he passed away September 6 at Argos Indiana Hospital. He attended Franklin school and was well liked by classmates. Funeral services were held at Plymouth Saturday. He is survived by sisters Artimissia Mary Maxine and four brothers Wilbur Richard and Char.
Alderman Lindell said preparations are in place for city ordinance backed paving of Indiana avenue from 127th to 180th street as a state aid highway and for State street from 23rd to 127th street under the same terms without property owner costs. A detour over Halsted street is in use. Officials expect faster progress than the previous Indiana avenue segment laid from 130th to 184th street which took about three months.
The 88th Precinct Improvement Association of the Ninth Ward Chicago invites all to its first annual charity picnic on Sunday September 17 at Riverdale Grove near Indiana Avenue and the Calumet River. The event features races refreshments dancing and pony rides with admission 25 cents a couple or a family. Bring lunch and meet old friends. Committee
The marriage of Mrs Marjorie Ronald Diekman daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Ronald of Flint Michigan and Mr Melzer C Day of Flint took place Thursday afternoon August 31 The couple will reside in Flint and are welcomed by friends in Harvey and vicinity who send good wishes as reported by the Harvey News-Bee.
Mrs. Nattalie Reich widow of F. August Reich died at her home in Watertown Wisconsin on Tuesday night September 12 at age 73. Funeral services will be held today in Watertown. Her sister-in-law Mrs. Walter Brassius of Watertown and Mr. and Mrs. Kinney attended the funeral after accompanying Mrs. Kinney home from Riverdale.
Sealed bids will be received by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Dalton at the Village Hall until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday September 26 1933 for a one and one half ton truck with damp body and dual rear wheels. Specifications available at the Village Clerk office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. WM. G. Dolton.
William Brown a switchman for the C E I railroad living in Dalton died Friday evening September 8 after heart failure. Alex Larson found his body in an adjoining room. He leaves a wife Ethel and one daughter. Funeral services were held at Bachman chapel and Cedar Park cemetery with I C O F and Masonic Order participation.
Wack Pelligrini won the $5 gold piece and Hans Struven took the $2.50 prize in a Panther baseball raffle. Winners should call at Riverdale garage to claim prizes. Panthers football team will practice tonight. Dolton Drug Store advertises Crazy Water Crystals and Plunder's Tablets for sale.
Local officials led by Alderman Lindell urge an outright grant to fund Calumet-Sag route bridge alterations. Major Rufus Putnam and the Chicago Regional Port Commission coordinate city and county agencies to meet War department demands and secure cooperation for the project.
The many friends of Isabelle Dolton are pleased that she has been retained as assistant superintendent of the Chicago schools under Superintendent Bogan. Miss Dolton is regarded as an able educator and executive among a large group of teachers.
Miss Aileen Bretcher and Lester Dieck were married Wednesday night at Pullman Presbyterian Church. Rev Ralph Evans officiated with maid of honor Miss Ann Milmine and best man Elmer Dieck. After a wedding supper at the groom's home, the couple will reside at 755 East 80th Street after October 1 with many friends wishing them happiness.
Vivian McPike won the Madeira pillowcases raffle held last Tuesday by the Degree of Honor. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Joseph Neath for their wedding anniversary. Aileen Brother received a miscellaneous shower with many attendees and a midnight lunch. Families and friends from Riverdale and Dolton visited, moved, or celebrated birthdays and progress at local hospitals and workplaces.
At the September 12 meeting the Riverdale Board of Trustees accepted finance reports showing a $682.76 balance and approved drainage and street work. The beverage license fee was cut to half for applications after Sept 1, and the sidewalk and street light issues were discussed amid ongoing rail smoke concerns.
Reserve September 28 for a St Mary’s Court benefit at St Mary’s school hall with dinner 11:30 to 1:00. Afternoon cards and dance. Mr and Mrs Walter Mau and family return from Mau summer home at Leland Michigan. Mrs William Mau Sr. broke her arm in a fall at the summer home and remains in Traverse City hospital awaiting return home.
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