Calumet Harbor plan cleared and work to start soon
After a long stalemate between the city and state authorities, Calumet Harbor moves forward with a revised agreement. Nickel Plate will pay 600000 for riparian rights and the city adds 600000, totaling 1200000 for dredging. Construction may begin within thirty days and finish in about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Harbor
Calumet
William F. Mulvihill
O. K
Mulvihill
Lake Calumet
Dever
Busch
Chamber of Commerce Harbor Committee
Nickel Plate Road
Robbery at Alderman Govier Home
Mrs. Sheldon W. Govier discovered a break in at 11306 Vernon Avenue last Monday afternoon. A thief entered the residence in the alderman’s absence and took about $130 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon W. Govier
Vernon Avenue
American Legion Notes and Easter Sale Announced
Regular meeting of Paul Gall Post No. 303 next Tuesday evening at the Dugout. Executive committee will meet Monday evening. The Ladies Aid of the Dalton M. E. church holds an Easter sale in church parlors Thursday afternoon April 14 from 1 30 to 5 00 with plain and fancy articles and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Paul Gall
Dalton M. E
Baltimore & Ohio to Build $7,000,000 Halsted Shops
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved to establish a $7 million shop complex at Halsted and 188th streets. Harvey city council approved a water contract dated March 21, with Riverdale village to follow. The plan aims to consolidate shops at this site, replacing facilities in Indiana Ohio and other locations, with development of a new freight car line also under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Halsted
188Th Streets
Harvey
Riverdale
Baltimore
Indiana
Ohio
New Battery Shop Opens in Dalton on Washington Street
Gerrit Jacobsoa has moved into a new building on Washington Street in Dalton next to his old shop. A grand opening is planned for Saturday April 9 and invites all old customers and friends to call for a souvenir. The new facility is roomy and up to date and will enable a substantial increase in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Jacobsoa
Washington Street
Dalton
School Election Saturday Candidates Named in Districts
Dalton School District No. 148 election lists president W H Stanley and four candidate members Herman J Anders Dr J A Kollar Harry L Fuller Paul E Hampton. Lansing District No. 158 lists president Fred J Caster Albert F Kindt. South Holland No. 151 lists president Dr G W Walvoord and members Isaac Shilling Harry Dykstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dalton
Highlawn Riverdale
W. H. Stanley
Herman J. Anders
J. A. Kollar
Harry L. Fuller
Paul E. Hampton
Lansing
Fred J. Caster
Albert F. Kindt
South Holland
G. W. Walvoord
Isaac Shilling
Harry Dykstra
Vanderzee Werkman Couple Wed At Roseland Home
Mr Charles Vanderzee of South Holland and Miss Anna Werkman of Roseland wed at the bride's home 300 W 105th place Roseland Tuesday April 5 at 8 pm Rev Leonard Trap officiating The bridegroom bought an 18 acre farm near Dyer two years ago shortly after moving to a fine new bungalow There are many friends who wish them happiness Lost A Shriners pin diamonds on Riverdale street Reward offered Leave at Gladstone store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vanderzee
South Holland
Anna Werkman
Roseland
Local Shell Station Expands Line of Products
Christ Schultzer & Son now sell Shell gasoline and align its filling station with Shell products. The Ohling families plan to relocate to Elwood Illinois near Joliet on Route 4, purchasing two 25 acre improved farms. Mrs Ohling and son Peter will stay in Dalton on Chicago Street. Mable Grant misplaced a purse. she advertised in The Pointer and her lost items arrived by mail. The W R C meets April 15 with initiation planned. George Gallegos plans a trip from New York to San Jose Costa Rica. Charley Carroll, trainmaster, convalesces from thyroid surgery and seeks alderman candidacy in Blue Island. A new water main near Indiana avenue and 138th street progresses without disturbing trees. The Immanuel church Ladies Aid hosts a banco party April 21. Riverdale Theatre decor and manager Kurz cheerfully show the improved auditorium. Lorenz Ripley Jr returns home from mastoid abscess surgery. Paul Gall Post Auxiliary attends the Fourth District meeting at Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Schultzer & Son
Shell
Jacob and
Harry Ohling Famies
Elwood
Ill
Jolieton
Ohlings
Jacob Ohling
Peter
Chicago Street
Dalton
Mable Grant
Mable
G. W. Spencer W. R. C
George Gallegos
New York
San Jose
Costa Rica
Dr. Gallegos
Indiana Avenue
138Th Street
Dalton Village Hall
Parkway
Kraag & Livers
Immanuel Church
Banco
Riverdale
Peter Kurz
Lorenz Ripley, Jr
Blue Island Hospital
Paul Gall
Death of Nellie VanderVliet Fourteen Year Old Phoenix Native
Nellie VanderVliet died at home in Phoenix on Sunday morning April 3 after a two year illness with a relapse in the final weeks. Survived by her parents and sister Tienie, the family notes many friends in Phoenix and South Holland connections. Funeral services were held from the home and First Reformed church with burial at Oak Lawn. Also a Dalton Chicago street keys found and a phone contact for Dolton 601.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie VanderVliet
Jacob van derVliet
Phoenix
Tienie
Muilenberg
East 153Rd Street
First Reformed Church of
South Holland
Oak Lawn
Dalton
Chicago Street
Dolton
Calumet City to Get New Dog Race Track
The Calu met Kennel Racing and Amusement Co board, with directors from Chicago Gary and Hammond, sanctioned land purchase on Torrence Avenue Calumet City for a dog race track to open on Decoration Day. Marshall Butts Gary and Judge Joseph Todd Hammond elected president and secretary treasurer. Butts will supervise construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Kennel Racing and Amusement Company
Chicago
Gary
Hammond
Torrence Avenue
Calumet City
Hammond Elks
Marshall Butts
Joseph Todd
Revival of American Derby Set for June at Washington Park
The American Derby revival is planned for June 18 at Washington Park track in Homewood. The course’s president announced a $25,000 stakes, noting mid-summer timing doesn’t justify last year’s $100,000 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Race Track
Washington Park Track
Homewood
C and E I Ry Items By Francis B Randall
Fred Wiegert remains in Cook County hospital after a severe motorcycle accident with eye affliction noted. A Chicago and Eastern Illinois Ry private dining room meeting at Yard Center on April 4 discussed freight handling gains, frost protection, and general freight claim prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wiegert
Cook County
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Ry. Company
Chicago
Yard Center
E. W. Weast
A. P. McKinney
M. R. Cox
J. Stepanek
F. F. Smith
George Smith
L. O. Garry
Theo Bork
McKinney
Manthey Dolton Ad Offers Radio Repair Help
When your radio fails call Manthey in Dolton at the 77 AG area for repair assistance and service. The short classified notice urges readers to contact the listed shop for quick radio problem resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manthey
Dolton
Court Action Means Sewer for Highlawn Approved
Judge Biggs confirmed the Highlawn sewer system this morning enabling rapid development and paving of 188th street from Lincoln to Halsted and likely Ashland. The Dalton Board approved the ordinance and estimate for the new sewer system at the south end after over a year of debate and two engineer reviews. The board will install a double pipe under the Western Indiana track at Lincoln to protect water mains and curb leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Highlawn
188Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Halsted
Ashland Avenue
Dalton Board
Indiana
Thompson Elected Mayor of Cheago by 83,072 Vote Plurality
William Hale Thompson was elected mayor of Cheago last Tuesday by a plurality of 83,072 voters. The vote split along party lines with Thompson the Republican winner. In the 9th Ward 9th precinct results showed Thompson ahead by 815, indicating support from Riverdale voters and the city’s big interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hale Thompson
Cheago
Thompson
Riverdale City Side
20Th Precinct
9Th Ward
Sheldon W. Govier
Dever
Robertson
Big Bill
Bids Wanted On Painting 85 000 Gallon Tank and Supports
Central Cold Storage Co invites bids for painting an 85 000 gallon storage tank and its supports at 140th and Racine Riverdale. Bids should specify scope and timeline. Bid submission details provided by Riverdale office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Cold Storage Co
140Th
Racine
Riverdale
Junior choir leads Sunday evening service at Methodist church
Assistant Secretary Randall directed a Junior choir of twelve girls and eight boys formed weeks ago into the chancel for the evening service. The group showed strong interest in hymn singing and responses, and conducted themselves with reverence as an act of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Muilenberg for comforting words and to the Traf fic and Adjusting Departments of the Buda Co. and Buda A. A. Phoenix and 159th street schools for floral offerings. Jacob VanderVliet and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muilenberg
Buda Co
Buda A. A
Phoenix
159Th Street
Jacob VanderVliet
Fence planned for Blue Island drainage canal
Sanitary District of Chicago engineers conducted a tour of inspection last week as preparation to fence in the drainage canal properties in Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Blue Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert H. Bohmer
Eagles Hall
City
Vanderzee-Werkman
Shriners
Pete
Gladstone
Charley Carroll
Indiana Harbor Belt
South Shore Hospital
Irene LaMothe
Calumet Kennel Club
E. I. Ry
Francis B. Randall
Dolton Board
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