Prize Awarded for Neat 136th Place Parkways
Al Miller received first prize of 18 tons of coal and Frank Malleschefski earned 2 tons for leading the cleanup effort on 136th place. Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co. head Rolio praised residents for shaping a homelike street, with judges including John Conners Conrad Kern and the Pointer editor. Last year’s success prompts a repeat award and ongoing incentive.
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Rolio
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
John Conners
Conners
Judge Landis
Solomon
Mr. Rollo
al Miller
Frank Malleschefski
Lincoln Park
Rollo
Acme Petroleum Starts Highlawn Plant Construction
The Acme Petroleum Co. has begun excavation for a new plant in Highlawn. Four large tanks are being erected. Riverdale Concrete Construction Co. won the contract on Tuesday April 6. A F Hanschman N S Bonell and J F Burns will oversee engineering and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Patroleum Co
Highlawn
Riverdale Concrete Construction Co
A. F. Hanschman
Bonell
J. F Burns
Dolton Village invites bids for monthly Clean Up Days
Sealed bids for cleaning public streets and alleys in Dolton must be received by 8:00 p.m. Monday April 1928. Clean up days are the first and third Saturdays each month. Bids labeled Bids for Clean up Days must be submitted to Village Clerk Wm. G. Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boar of Trustees
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Tornado Insurance Costs Shown Amid Storm Losses
A brief note explains windstorm insurance mechanics with dwelling coverage priced at 166 dollars per 1000 for one year and 64 cents for five. It notes reimbursement for insured losses and lower rates when 60 percent or more of value is carried on mercantile risks. A. C. Reich Riverdale 560 cited.
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A. C. Reich Telephone
Riverdale
Bids Wanted for Wentworth Avenue Water Main Work
Bids will be received for laying 200 feet of 4 inch water main on Wentworth Avenue to connect with the present main 106 feet south of 139th Street. The Village will furnish all 4 inch pipe and labor, bidder supplies Ludlow Fire Hydrant. Bids due by 8 p.m. April 13 1920. Village reserves right to reject any bids. Fred Ladwig Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Wentworth Avenue
139Th Street
Ludlow
Fred Ladwig
Villag
Switchmen Strike Threatens Disruptive Labor Action
A Chicago switchmen strike begins last Sunday led by an outlaw union seeking immediate wage increases. They demand one dollar hourly pay and overtime concessions, aiming to halt most freight in the Chicago region and threaten spreads to other rail hubs.
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Chicago
American Legion Post 303 to Meet April 15
The American Legion G. W. Spencer Post 303 calls a regular meeting Thursday evening April 15 at 8 pm to organize Memorial Day arrangements and discuss important topics including the bonus proposition. Members are urged to attend without fail, per the secretary.
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American Legion
G. W. Spencer Post
Legion
Delay in License Plates Owing to Shipments Delay
Delay in issuing license plates caused by a switchmen's strike halts shipments from Chicago. The Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson orders receipts issued to applicants who write to the Automobile Department to await processing.
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Chicago
Springfield
Louis L. Emmerson
Automobile Department
Public Auction of Household Goods on 159th Street
On moving to South Dakota I will sell my entire outfit of household goods including piano stoves tables bed dressers and many other articles at my residence 159th street South Holland Friday April 16 1929 starting at 1 p.m. Cash terms. C Worst Prop. J C Ton Auctioneer.
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South Dakota
159Th Street
South Holland
C. Worst
J. C. Ton
Census shows Harvey and West Hammond population gains
Figures from the census bureau released in Washington last week list Harvey Illinois at 9216 and West Hammond Illinois at 7482. Harvey’s population rose 1989 people or 17.5 percent since 1910, while West Hammond increased by 2544 people or 51.4 percent.
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Harvey, Ill
West Hammond
Ill
Washington
Harvey
Stork Returns Baby as Snow Drifts Halt Dalton Scene
A stork delivers a fine boy for Mr and Mrs Joseph Pracht after a stormy Sunday over Highlawn. Snow piles three to seven feet on 138th street block car travel and forces the doctor to walk home. Henry Wulff heads to Panama Ta to join a farm family.
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Highlawn
Thomsen
Joseph Pracht
138Th Street
Henry Wulff
Dalton
Panama
John
Prank Parks
Roy Smythe
Herman
J. L. Albritton
H. B. Black
Mattoon
Tis
M. M. Cooney
Roseland
Veronica
Bernice
Neices
Stieman
First Trust& Savings Bank
Holmes
Truc
Immanuel Church of
Kennedy
125Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Joe Trenticosti
Vermont Street
Blue Island
Highlawn All Stars Baseball Club
Obeldobel
Paul
F. W. Maxwell
M. R Weidner
Lois
Culver
Ind
Culver Military School
Neela
Shell Govier
Albritton
J. Walter Niell
Hamlet
The Cyclone Smith Series At Riverdale Theater
Eddie Polo stars in The Cyclone Smith series at Riverdale Theatre Friday and Saturday along with Pete Morrison in a Western and a comedy. Marion Davies appears Sunday in The Burden of Proof and Mitchell Lewis performs Jacques of the Silver North on Wednesday. Mary Pickford is billed Coming in Heart of the Hills. Admission 11 and 22 cents.
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Eddie Polo
Cyclone Smith
Pete Morrison
Marion Davies
Mitchell Lewis
Jacques
Silver North
Mary Pickford
Heart of the Hills
Dolton Theatre
Dustin Starnam
Alexander Duma
Peggy Hyland
Edythe Sterling
Bert Layttell
School Election Notice for District No 133
An election to select one member of the Board of Directors of District No 133 will be held Saturday April 17 1920. Polls open from 1 to 5 pm. Voting place is Bowen school building Riverdale. Theodore Hedtke Clerk.
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District No. 133
Bowen School
Riverdale
Theodore Hedtke
Farmers Meeting Notice in Calumet Local No 20
Calumet Local No 20 calls a meeting for Saturday April 10 1920 at 730 p m in the Village Hall Dolton to discuss asparagus hauling and sugar beet growers issues. Members and prospective Cook County Farm Bureau joiners urged to attend. Fred E Bachmann secretary Fred E Waterman president.
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Calumet Local No
Dolton
Cook County Farm Bureau
Fred E. Bachmann
Fred E. Waterman
Riverdale Village Sealed Bids Sought for Alley Cleaning
Riverdale will receive sealed bids for cleaning all alleys and removing rubbish and ashes. Ashes may be hauled and spread on streets as directed by the street and alley committee. Bids must be in the Clerk's hands by 8 p.m. April 13, 1920, with the Village Board reserving the right to reject all bids.
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Riverdale
Pany
Derailment injures two transfer conductors at Hammond
Last Tuesday a caboose derailed near Hammond when a switch was sabotaged as several men exited a building after a meeting. Theodore Reich was scratched and bruised, Al Schumann sprained his ankle.
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Theodore Reich
al Schumann
Hammond
Ted
W. F. Propper
Mabel
Culver
Ind
Will Minardow
Propper
Will Propper
Charley Boseman Returns to Riverdale from Hospital
Riverdale’s Charley Boseman comes back from overseas hospital and may stay permanently if his leg heals. Surgeons report all steel fragments removed from his left foot after front line injuries. General Summerall’s Chicago hospital visit sparked reforms push by Congressman Madden amid criticism of care.
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Charley Boseman
Riverdale
Charley
General Summerall
First Division
Government Hospital
47Th Street
Drexel Boulevard
Chicago
Daily News
Washington
Madden
Victor Sutherland
Drexel Boulevard Hospital
Donald Lee
Pope Sugar Works
Sam
Dalton Methodist Church Sees Growth After Storm
Pastor J. L. Albritton preaches at 11.00 am and 7.45 pm with subjects The Resurrection Body and Other Resurrections. Epworth and Junior Leagues meet, several new members welcomed, Passion Week services boosted church interest, prayer meeting Wednesday night, church larger than since before the war.
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Dalton Methodist
J. L. Albritton
Epworth
Dalton
Tornado Insurance Ad Promotes Bank Policies
An advertisement urges homeowners to obtain Tornado Insurance for mortgage security. It cites banks including First National Bank of Dalton First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale and South Holland Trust and Savings Bank as sources offering policies to protect dwellings.
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Torado Insurance
Safety First Banks
First National Bank of Dalton First Trust and Savings Bank of
Riverdale
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
Our Savior's Church Ladies' Aid Plans Nickel Social
The Ladies' Aid Society of Our Savior's church met Wednesday April 7 in the church parlors with large attendance. The president Mrs Deam chaired after devotional led by the pastor. New members were received and a nickel social was approved for Thursday April 22 in the church parlors. A luncheon honored Mrs E T Ink.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of Our Savior’s Church
Deam
E. T
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Frank Malieschefski
Tornado Insurance
Range Line River Bridge
John Poort
Emil Boettenhaus
Hast 486Th Street
THE
Riverdale Theatre
Our Savior’s Church
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