Riverdale plans storm sewer to curb basement floods
Riverdale voters consider a WPA backed storm sewer from 138th Street to the Calumet river to relieve chronic basement flooding in Greenfield. Estimated cost 32590 with village share 5489 and six months to complete. Easements from the Pennsylvania Railroad and others to be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
138Th Street
Calumet River
Riverdale
Putnam
Nelson
WPA
Zornow
Betty Back on Job After Toronto Meet
Betty Robinson returned home last week and is undecided about her future in athletics. She reportedly may accept professional offers while resuming duties at a loop office of a commercial art company. Fred L. Steers of the American Olympic Committee praised her at a Harvey event, noting her high regard among Olympians and athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Robinson
New York
Toronto
Canada
Betty
Fred L. Steers
American Olympic Committee
Elks Temple
Harvey
Olympic Committee
Must Register to Vote in Riverdale precincts
Rallying cry urges Cook County residents to register by Oct 6 under the permanent registration act. Riverdale has two precincts with registration sites at Highlawn House, village hall, and R Hess barber shop. Dalton lists three precincts: Village Hall, Immanuel Church, and Berger School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Riverdale
Stink Factory Prospers Amid Odor Complaints
The Pointer reports harsh odors from the Globe Rendering Works as residents protest the stink from dead animal carcasses turned into products. The firm cut wages to 16 cents per hour during a downturn. superintendent Harry Robinson was fired for opposing the wage. Wages later rose. The piece contrasts employers who support fair wages and law with those labeled as miserly for harming the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer
Globe Rendering Works
Harry Robinson
Bowlers Invited to Form Dalton League Monday Night
All bowlers are invited to meet at the St Paul school gym in Dalton on Monday night September 21 to help organize a local bowling league. Everyone is welcome to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul School
Dalton
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Dolton
Local briefs note birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Berschinski at Rose land Community hospital in Riverdale. Numerous residents travel to nearby towns, celebrate birthdays, and host visits in Dolton and Dalton. A swim champion Prank Pulthad from Buffalo won a Toronto 5 mile race with a $2,500 prize.
Riverdale Police News and Community Notes
Caution signs near Bowen and Washington schools urge safe driving. Chief Frank Mraz plans a safety patrol meeting next week after praise for last year’s efforts. The United Police Association of Southern Cook County meets Oct 9 at Eagles hall Blue Island with mayors and councilmen invited. A bicycle recovered by Riverdale police awaits description. The Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co holds its annual employee picnic next Sunday at Sweets in Thornton with four interdepartment baseball games and a morning parade led by a band. The Lucky Twelve banco club met at Mrs. Ed Vasquet’s. prizes went to Mrs. Anne De Ridder and Mrs. Clarence O’Brien. Mrs. H. F. Iddings of Matchwood Mich. visited relatives. John A. McColl of the lumber co. was hospitalized at Ingalls Memorial. W. F. M. S. sent four members to the district meeting. Flooding from heavy rains hit Dolton and Riverdale basements. 4.25 inches fell Saturday night and 6.42 inches total from two rains. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilke of Dolton welcomed son Larry Allen Sept 1 at Ingalls Memorial. Cornelius Dekker became a parent of a baby girl on Sept 9 at home. June Galois of Fondulac Wis. left for home Sept 14 after visiting at 26 East 138th Street, Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Berschinski
East 137Th Street
Riverdale
Roseland Community Hospital
John Hausman
E. 188Th Street
New Buffalo
Ind
Prank Pulthad
Buffalo
N. Y
Geo. Long
Illinois Sr
William H. Wilde
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Canada
Pritchard
Louis Koppers
Harry Fuller
Chicago Street
Dolton
Katie Diehl
W. BE. Cook
Adam Engleman
Mike Snider
Edward Jenning
L. Schmuck
George Bockelman
Geo. Diehk
Ivydell
Leonard
Elizabeth
Katie
Rosina Hausman
East 18Th Street
Fairy Land
John W. Malloy
Indiana Avenue Calumet River Bridge
Indiana
Malloy
Kensington
August Krueger
Leyden Ave
Beecher
Ill
St. Paul’s
Riverdale Station
William Nelson
Lorane
Duluth
Bowen
Washington
Division of Highways
Illinois
Frank Mraz
Safety Patrol
Mraz
United Police Association
Cook County
Eagles Hall
Blue Island
Atted
Dalton
South Holland
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co
Sweets
Thornton
Lucky Twelve
Banco Club
Ed Vasquet
Anne de Ridder
Clarence O’brien
H. F. Iddings
Matchwood, Mich
Charles Waterman
Berger
John A. McColl
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Dolton M. E. Church
Woodlawn
M. E
Fergu Fike
M. N. Tourtelette
A. A. Farbridge
Herman Anders
Fred Wilke
Larry Allen
Cornelius Dekker
Opal June Galois
Fondulac
Wis
Special Election Notice for District 148 Board President
A special election will be held Saturday October 17 1936 at Lincoln and Washington schools to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Education District 148 after the death of John J Connors. Petitions must be filed with the Secretary at least 21 days before election. Polls open noon to 7 pm. Dated September 17 1936. Peter A Lundquist Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Board of Education
John J. Connors
Peter A. Lundquist
Riverdale Bicycle Riding Ban and Local Notices
Police warn riders that sidewalks are off limits for bicycles and night riding requires a lighted lamp. Fines for violations range from 3 to 10 dollars. The notice names Chief Frank J. Mraz and includes unrelated local notices of accidents, visits, and social events in Riverdale and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Department of Police
Village of
Frank J. Mraz
Mayor Files Complaint Over Riverdale I C Fare Increases
Riverdale Village President Wm J Claussen protests Illinois Central ticket hikes affecting suburban riders. He notes distance based price jumps from 1.00 for ten rides downtown to 2.24 to Riverdale, and asks why Riverdale fares rise 59 cents while other segments rise 10 to 15 cents. He cites twelve ride weekly tickets as similarly unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Claussen
Riverdale
Illinois Central Railroad
Claussen
I. C
Kensington
68Rd Street
61Th St
72Nd
Tath
79Th Streets
82Nd
87Th
91St Streets
95Th Street
103Rd Street
111Th St
115Th Street
147Th Street
Harvey
Hazel Crest
Calument
Homewood
Dolton Police Sponsor Boxing Bouts at Lincoln School
Promoter Bob Schug arranges eight-bout card to be staged by the Dolton police department on Thursday evening October 22 at Lincoln School gym. Chicago area talent is sought. Charley Shedwell assists. Proceeds fund new police equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob’ Schug
Dolton Police Department
Lincoln School Pyb
Chicago
Bob
Holy Name Society of
Dalton
Social News Roundup From Riverdale Area
Mr and Mrs Otto Lentz entertained relatives at 138533 Michigan Ave Riverdale on Sunday September 13 Those present included Mr and Mrs William Hall Monee Ind Mr and Mrs Walter Wittig and daughter Dolores and William Wittig of Hammond Ind Mrs Ella Danels and daughters Joan and Carol May Harvey Ill and Mrs Bertha Goos and Mr and Mrs Werman Dreesen Riverdale Mrs Lentz served dinner later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Wilbur West 16 East 187th Place Riverdale returned home September 18 after a Texas and Mexico trip The highlight was time in Mexico City A surprise party for Edward Klazak was held September 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Albrecht Guests included Mildred Grapenthien Mr and Mrs Walter Albrecht Mr and Mrs Ed Spaet Mr and Mrs Lester Grapenthien Mr and Mrs Chester Matthews Mr and Mrs Mike Nelson Mr and Mrs Frank Albrecht Mr and Mrs Jim Needles Margaretta Graventhien Wilbert Lameaux Helen Keller Roland Morin Betty Morgan and Walter Morgan Edward received many gifts and enjoyed the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lentz
Michigan Ave
Riverdale
William Hall
Monee
Walter Wittig
Dolores
William Wittig
Hammond
Ind
Ella Danels
Joan
Carol May
Harvey, Ill
Bertha Goos
Werman Dreesen
Edward
Mildred Grapenthien
Walter Albrecht
Ed Spaet
Lester Grapenthien
Chester Matthews
Mike Nelson
Frank Albrecht
Jim Needles
Margaretta Graventhien
Wilbert Lameaux
Helen Keller
Roland Morin
Betty Morgan
Walter Morgan
Community Merchants Plan Monthly Sales Day
Leading local merchants plan a monthly Sales Day offering bargains on select commodities. A committee is organizing the event and more details will appear in a later Pointer issue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Elizabeth
Ardath Anders
Long Lake
Nancy Slankland
Mary Frances Vaughn
Flossmoor
Eleanor Bartsch
Bettajean Nairn
Phyllis Fike
Ruth Waterman
Carolyn O’brien
Clarence Muller
C. A. Raush
Marjorie
St. Louis
John Kleinz
J .E. Kleing
Josephinum Seminary
Worthington
Ohio
Charlotte Gallegos
G. Gallegos
State Normal College
de Kalb
Walter Kurz
St. Joseph’s
Westmont
Police News
Ernest Kramer, Jr
Lincoln Ave
Edward EB. Luken
Dalton Drug Store
Pittsburgh
Pearl Miller
Ruby Hampton
Rebekahs
Roseland
Stephen J. Bzdek
E. 118Th Street
18Th and
Halsted
Bzdek
Halsted Street
Otto Wagner
East 186Th Street
Wagner
188Th Street
Maurer
Myr. Wagner
Dr. Stevenson
Pullman
Wants Square
Dalton S. C
Dolton Police
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!