Robbery at Illinois Central Depot Involves Two Suspects
A Wednesday evening I C depot robbery near 137th street involved two gunmen tying James Carter and ticket agent Herman Lau, stealing about $615 from the till. One assailant, red headed and 135 pounds, wore a dark coat. the other, 175 pounds in a dark overcoat, fled with a confederate in a six foot black man. Police have not yet found the robbers.
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Amul
Illinois Central
137Th Street
Kensington
Herman Lau
James Carter
Carter
Herman
S. EH. Creelman
Harvey
159Th Street
I. C
Creelman
Riverdale Police Arrest Harvey Speeders Sparks Row
The Harvey papers mock Riverdale police for crossing into Harvey to arrest speeders. Mayor Bruggemann says two arrested parties were freed after demanding Harvey station, while Riverdale officials vow not to invade Harvey again. The incident prompted calls that the intrusion was illegal.
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Harvey
Riverdale
Speeders
Board of Commissioners
Bruggemann
Price
Banks In Fine Condition Stand by Your Bank
The official statements for First National of Dalton First Trust and Savings of Riverdale and South Holland Trust & Savings Bank show large cash surpluses above legal requirements. As times improve deposits are expected to rise toward previous highs, signaling a sound community. The Gladstone Store announces its regular trade premiums giveaway next Monday evening April 6 with tickets required for premium collection.
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First National of
Dalton
First Trust and Savings of
Riverdale
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
Gladstone
Auto License Notice Dalton Village Vehicle Licenses Past Due
Dalton village enforces vehicle license compliance with warnings for first offenders and arrest warrants on a second offense. Chief Fred T. Ehlert, AT2, announces the policy through the police department.
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Dalton
Fred T. Ehlert
Baltimore & Ohio to Build Large Yards and Shops West of Riverdale
Rumor circulates that the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will begin construction of yards and machine shops on land west of the Illinois Central line from Riverdale to Blue Island. The property was bought years ago and Realtors anticipated 7,000 workers once operational.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
I. C. Railroad
Riverdale
Blue Island
Youngest Police Chief in Dalton Earns Notable Start
Fred T. Ehlert, 23, is named Dalton's police chief with Harold Koehncke as a key partner. The Dalton suburb touts improved records and equipment while Ehlert’s athletic past at Thornton Township High School and the University of Illinois is noted.
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Chicago Daily News
Fred T. Ehlert
Trarold Koehneke
Pointer
Dalton
Daily News
Harold Koehncke
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Ehlert
Thornton Township
University of Illinois
Dolton
Ivanhoe News Local Social Notes Mention Visits And Parties
Mrs Wilkins returns to Richmond Indiana with Mrs Van Etten and relatives for a week. Mr and Mrs Donald Shirk visit Wilmette. Mr and Mrs Wm Zesch hosted a large party on Thursday April 2. Easter decorations noted. Ivanhoe clubs plan Sunday practice.
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Ivanhoe
Cubs
Edward O’donnell
Lowe Ave
Geo. Geilhufe
Bunco
Myr
Leo Sawyer
Egypt
Charles Brimicombe
N. G. Club
Four Deaths in Riverdale Community Leader A F Bonse
A F Bonse, Riverdale village board member and financier, died Thursday morning at 13840 South Wabash Riverdale. Born December 21 1867 in Chicago he moved to Riverdale in 1881 and helped organize local manufacturers. Survived by wife Louisa Block three sons Wilmer Arnold August and four grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 30 and 2 00 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with burial in Beecher HL.
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Aucgust F. Bonse
Riverdale
Jong
South
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Louisa Block
Beecher
Wilmer
Arnold
August
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rev
Kemnitz
Beecher, Hl
Obituary for John Haney of Dolton and Snyder notes
John Haney 59 of Dolton died at home Wednesday at 5 55 pm after heart trouble following a goitre operation. Born in Ireland he came to America, married Maggie McLaughlin April 18 1894, lived in Snyder Indiana then Belshaw store keeper before returning to Dolton. Survived by widow son Ray eight grandchildren and many friends. Funeral Saturday at Ferdinand Stieman 627 Main Street with Oakland Cemetery interment.
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John Haney
Park Avenue
Dolton
Ireland
America
Maggie McLaughlin
Snyder
Ind
Belshaw
Delton
Ferdinand Stieman
Main Street
Oakland Cemetery
Ray
Death of Leopold Schroeder Ties Local Schooling Figure to Dalton
Leopold Schroeder 76 died at his Dalton home this morning. He taught in the neighborhood for years and had many friends. Funeral services set for Monday 1 30 at the house and 2 at Sandridge German M E church. Interment Oaklawn cemetery. Obituary next week.
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Leopold Schroeder
Engel Street
Dalton
Joseph J. Lynch Dies After 30 Years With Austin Co
Joseph J. Lynch traffic manager for the Austin Manufacturing Co died suddenly in his room at the Elks lodge in Harvey at about 7 am. He was 69 and will be buried in London Ontario. He served as Elks Lodge chaplain and lived at the Club for years. He was known for visiting the sick and sending flowers to grieving families. Funeral services were held Saturday at Doty funeral home for Claude Raymond Fegan former vice president of the Pullman Trust and Savings Park who died in Maplewood New Jersey.
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Joseph J. Lynch
Austin Manufacturing Co
Harvey
Elks Ae Harvey
London
Ontario
Joe
Lynch
Elks Lodge
Ile
The
Austin Company
Doty
Claude Raymond Fegan
Pullman Trust and Savings Park
Maplewood
N. J
Oriental Quartet
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Riverdale Local Notes Highlight Easter Week Events
Good Friday and Easter are marked with reverence. Dalton and Riverdale residents share visits, theater plans, and community notices. Notable items include a $2.50 gold piece winner in a Riverdale Senators fundraiser, a new house ground break by Charles Ohlsen, and upcoming town events at Woodshed and Riverdale Fire Department.
Scout Troop 797 Hike and Bird House Contest Planned
Scout news notes Troop 797 hike to Thorn ton cabin Thornton on Friday March 20 with most scouts present. Bird house contest will occur soon and all boys over 12 are welcome to join. Next meeting set for April 83 1981 at 7 00 p m in Our Saviours church basement.
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Scout News
Toop 197
Thornton Cabin
Thornton
Our Saviour’s Church
Death on the Indiana Avenue bridge in Riverdale
C P Gannett of La Crosse Wisconsin died after a car skidded at the Indiana Avenue bridge near 135th Street Riverdale. He was returning from Chicago Heights when his car struck a brace pole and plunged into the bridge. He died en route to Roseland Community hospital. The coroner called the stretch a death stretch and noted delays in medical care. Gannett was a business man, part owner of Up-to-Date Laundry in Roseland and owner of Quality Laundry in Chicago Heights. Funeral services were held at Bilger's chapel Hyde Park with burial in Mt Greenwood.
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C. P. Gannett
la Crosse
Wis
Indiana Avenue
135Th Street
Riverdale
Chicago Heights
Indiana Ave
Gannett
Pointer
Feling
Dan Bachman
Roseland Community Hospital
Phillips
Roseland
Chicago
Mia
Daniel Perry
Emerald Avenue
Janet Gannett
Kensington Police
Kensington Lodge
A. M
Bilger
Hyde Park
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Watch Out for These Salesmen
National Better Business Bureau warns Calumet region merchants about two fake schemes. One involves R Q Rodgers of Weather Advertising Service selling shares in an electric clock and weather unit at up to 21.60 each. The other pushes a business stimulating plan tied to National Advertisers and Agta Ansco films. contracts misstate terms and National Advertisers disavows affiliation.
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Calumet
National Better Business Bureau, Inc
R. Q. Rodgers
Weather Advertising Service
National
Aelta Ansco Corporation
Aewta Ansco
Agta Ansco Corporation
Jagents
Lansing Herald
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Ivanhoe News
A. F. Bonse
J. J. Leneh
F. Bonse
Riverdale 20Th Precinct Improvement Association
Raymond Wertman
Mary May
Peoria
Riverdale Senators Baseball Association
Merle Hanihan
Charles Ohlsen
Fast 184Th Street
Acme Steel
183Rd
Hiram
Newry
WLA
Dalton Theatre
WLS
Henry
Maurice Gladstone
Little Lady
August Zonse
Gertrude Popper
Julius Popper
142Nd
Loomis Avenue
Julius
Riverdale Park Board
Della Deam
Viola Wiebke
Dorothy Smith
Wadies
Immanuel Church
Banco
J. M. Deam
Gale
Pittsburgh
California
Marion
Oakland
Johns-Manville Co
Pitburgh
Bottle Neck
C. P. Gannet
la Crusse
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