Delton Village Board Clears Regular Session
The Delton Board met in regular session with all members present. They approved minutes and the canvassing board report, reviewed bills, and accepted the treasurer report showing a balance of 7 949.56. Committees reported on sewer repairs, street grading, sand removal, missing grade stakes, lighting, water mains work, and a 400 foot fire hose purchase. A contract with Public Service Co for a fire siren wire was approved. Subdivision plats were accepted with conditions, and a new village map was commissioned and framed for display.
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Delton Board
Smythe
Krueger
Mohr
Connors
Staneczik
Pfoettenhauer
Fike
Kraag
Oak
Washington Streets
148Th Street
Milhahn
Cardin
Indiana
R. R
Lincoln Avenue
Public Service Co
Telephone Exchange
Painter
W. H. Olds
Dalton
A. W. Hersey
Dalton Riverdale Izaak Walton League Seeks Members
Waltons meet Tuesday at A S Diekman Son office to hear Ed Stahnke report on the National gathering. President Frank Wulff touts a real chapter for the community and urges membership to aid in restoring bird and wildlife life and keeping woods and waters clean for children. The chapter plans film showings to illustrate work and asks for support from all outdoors enthusiasts.
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Dalton-Riverdale
Izaak Walton League
A. S. Diekman & Son
Ed. Stahnke
Frank Wulff
League
Bonds Sold For Thornton Township High School Addition
The Thornton Township High School addition bonds sold to Bombright and Company at a favorable price. Bonds bear 4 9 percent and sold at 98 605. Ten Chicago bond houses attended the April 6 1925 Board of Education meeting and bid. Dr G A Stevenson auctioned to the highest bidder, saving about $10 000 over usual prices.
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Thornton Township High School
Bombright and Company
Chicago
Board of Education
G. A. Stevenson
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Nearby
A. Eleanor Sheahan, 7, daughter of Attorney John F. Sheahan of 13904 Wabash Ave Riverdale, returned home after appendicitis surgery at Ingalls Memorial Hospital and is recovering quickly. Gerrit Walstra of Berger and family plan Idaho and Washington visits, while DeYoung relatives will manage their home. Verna Prickett vacationed with teacher Miss Frye at Palatine. Burton F. Logan of Calumet Hotel reports birth of a baby girl to his granddaughter Mrs. Ray Field of Detroit. Logan becomes great-grandfather. Peter Pan at Riverdale theatre April 15–17 promotes the classic tale. A window was broken at Peter Ripley store by night prowlers. Will Reich suspects local teens and plans stronger barriers. Mrs. W. A. Cole is recovering at 18828 Edbrooke Ave from cat bite and poison effects. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bussiere at 13317 Wabash Ave welcome a baby boy born April 1.
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A .Eleanor Sheahan
John F. Sheahan
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Asen
Gerrit Walstra
Berger
Wendel
Idaho
Detroit
Roy Logan
Peter Kurz
Jim McLaughlin
Mr. Logan
Peter Ripley
Will Reich
J. M. Berrie
Riverdale Theatre
Peter Pan
Wendy
Captain Hook
W. A. Cole
Stanley Prymas
Edbrooke Avenue
Fred Bussiere
Re-election bid for High School Board member A H McDougall
A H McDougall, incumbent High School Board candidate, seeks another term. He chairs the Teachers' Committee and sits on Buildings and Grounds, is a University of Michigan graduate and vice president of Whiting Corp. Election set for April 11 1925 at Lincoln Avenue School Dolton.
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A. H. McDougall
High School Board of Education
McDougall
University of Michigan
Whiting Corporation
Ridge
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Dalton Baseball Association Announces New Season
The Dalton Athletic Association launches its season under Lefty Albrecht, a former semi pro and Canadian league pitcher. Ground near Dolton village hall will host games with a grand stand under construction. A Monday meeting at High Albrecht’s pool room will lineup last year’s players and outline uniforms.
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Dalton Athletic Association
Lefty Albrecht
Dolton
High Albrecht
Cleanup day at Berger and Oakland cemeteries April 11
The Berger Improvement Club requests all lot owners and interested residents to gather at 1 p.m. on Saturday April 11 for cemetery grounds cleanup at Berger and Oakland cemeteries. Bring a rake or fork.
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Berger
Oakland
Berger Improvement Club
Community Events Advertised for April and May Gatherings
The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion plans a May party and dance on May 2. Modern Woodmen Booster Clubs of Southern Cook County host a big Riverdale Park session on April 11. Tabernacle Guild meets at Mrs Stanely Prymas's home on April 14 at 2 pm. The Little Players stage Cappy Ricks at Dalton theatre April 23 and 24 for Our Saviour's church fund. tickets from Kettler's Drug, Riverdale, and Larson's Sweet Shop after April 15. Concordia M B League of St Pauls Lutheran presents April 16–17 at 8 pm. admission 35c, children 15c, children night April 15 5c. Ladies Aid Ridge M E meets at Mrs John Faden’s April 16. St Marys church hosts banco and card party April 18 at 8:30 pm with prizes and refreshments. Immanuel church Dalton serves supper April 16 from 6 to 8 pm. adults 60c, children 35c. All welcome.
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Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Woodmen
Cook County
Riverdale Park
Little Players
Dalton Theatre
Our Saviour’s
Kettler
Riverdale
Larson’s
Dalton
Concordia M. B. League of
Ladies’ Aid of the Ridge M. E. Church
John Faden
St. Mary’s Church
Immanuel Church
University Real Estate Improvement Co Buys City Blocks
The University Real Estate Improvement Company purchased 125 by 597 feet parcels at the southeast corner of 134th Street and Luella Avenue and the southwest corner of 184th and Crandon from Emil G Seip of Calumet National Bank for subdivision. Snyder and Hay served as attorneys.
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The
University Real Estate Improvement Company
134Th Street
Luella Avenue
184Th and
Crandon
Emil G. Seip
Calumet National Bank
Snyder & Hay
Illinois Brick Stock Change Attracts Small Investors
Illinois Brick will implement capital changes authorized by stockholders. On April 16 the company will exchange four shares of $25 par value stock for each share of $100 par stock to attract small investors.
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Llinois
Illinois
Local notices and business directory items
Marcel raised to 50 cents for hair trims and cuts. Hours are weekdays 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 9 pm. Call within hours for an appointment. Dalton 389. Ethel Perry at 525 Main street. J A Headly represents Real Silk Mills and sells in Dolton Riverdale Harvey territory. Dolton 797. Boy Scouts meet Friday evening April 10 at Riverdale village hall doors open 7 pm.
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Marcel
Dalton
Ethel Perry
Main Street
J. A. Headly
Real Silk Mills
Indianapolis
Ind
Dolton
Riverdale
Harvey Territory
Death of Henry Moecker Shocks Homewood Community
Henry Moecker a longtime Homewood resident dies suddenly after a life spanning business banking and public service. He served on the Homewood school board and was vice president of Homewood State Bank. He leaves Helen Moecker two sons Henry Jr and George a daughter Augusta Willett a brother Fred and sisters Louise Schram Minnie Claussen plus in laws and grandchildren. Funeral at St Pauls Evangelical and Hazelwood cemetery.
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Homewood
Henry Moecker
Moecker
Haven
Downer’s Grove
Richton
Ill
Helen Wolf
Alvina
Mr. Moecker
Ile
Homewood State Bank
Homewood School
Helen Moecker
Henry Jr
George
Augusta Willett
Fred Moecker
Louise Schram
Minnie Claussen
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Hazelwood Cemetery
Gladstone Easter Sale Bargains Promised at Gladstones
The Gladstone store advertises strong Easter bargains and coupons on page 5 of this issue. Shoppers are urged to trade at Gladstones and take advantage of the available coupons.
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Gladstone
Gladstones
Bowen School Notes on Practice and Upcoming Games
Bowen School reports a strong second practice game with Burnham, Matthiesen pitching well. Berger beat Riverdale 6 to 3 earlier. next game is April 15 at Glenwood. A spelling contest Bowen vs Calumet is set for April 15. Visitors include Miss Nellie McMahon and Mr Zehner. cooking girls again praised for refreshments.
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Burnham
Matthiesen
Bowen
Miss McMahon
Little Red
Zehner
Berger
Riverdale
Bowen-Riverdale
Glenwood
Calumet
Irene Wike
Edith Dengler
Nellie McMahon
Theodore Hedtke, Jr
Eugene Hankey
Bush
Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Alley Cleaning Work
The president and board of trustees of Riverdale village invite sealed bids for cleaning all alleys. Work supervised by the Street and Alley Committee. Bids due to the village clerk by 7 30 p m Tuesday April 14 1925. Board may reject any or all bids. George L Koehler village clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
For Rent Six Room Flat With Double Garage
For rent a six room flat with a double garage listed by Wm Wunsch at 419 West 188th Street. Availability and terms not specified in the fragment.
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Wm. Wunsch
188Th Street
Election Time Mrs J M Deam and Leonard Diehl Elected Park Board
Mrs J M Deam and Leonard Diehl are elected members of the park board. School elections will be held soon, with details to follow in Saturday’s issue.
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J. M. Deam
Leonard Diehl
Park Board
Apsil ii
School Election Set for Dalton District 148 Saturday
The Dalton District 148 school election occurs this Saturday with no declared president candidate. A. H. McDougall faces opposition. the board and faculty largely back his re election. Fred Waterman seeks Thornton Township trustee seat and appears poised for election.
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Dalton Board of Education
A. H. McDougall
Enal
Fred Waterman
Thornton Township
Park Board Election Call Draws Local Attention
Riverdale Park Board election last Tuesday drew interest as several women urged as candidates. Mrs. Della Deam and Mr. Leonard Diehl were elected with votes from Village Hall and Highlawn precincts. Daniel Trapp and Mrs. Eliza Dengler also received votes in both precincts.
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Riverdale Park Board
Della Deam
Leonard Diehl
Village Hall
Daniel Trapp
Eliza Dengler
Highlawn
Daniel Trappe
Ccc
Township Election Yields Unopposed Republican Ticket
In Calumet Township precinct Riverdale Justice August C Reich and John P Martene shies an tact were elected. Constables Clifford Eaton Paul Grabowski Andrew Bentkowski win the party slate. Thornton Township elected judges and constables without opposition led by Appelgate Dunning Liesenfelt Muczynski Webb Ott Weining Caster Braun and Flanagin.
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Riverdale
Calumet Township
August C. Reich
John P. Martenee
Clifford Eaton
Paul Grabowskki
Andrew Bentkowski
Thornton Township
Chas. H. Appelgate
Harvey
A. G. Dunning
George J. Liesenfelt
Calumet City
Joseph Muczynski
Phoenix
Albert F. Webb
Thornton
Fire at Calumet Hotel in Riverdale
Early Monday at about 4 o clock a fire in an upper bedroom at the Calumet Hotel Riverdale was caused by a guest leaving a burning cigarette. The roofer occupant fought the flames as smoke filled the room and the bed clothes caught fire. Fire crews from No. 118 contained the blaze with only small losses. Some burning textiles were tossed into a front tree. Moral: be careful with cigarette butts.
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Calumet Hotel
Riverdale
No. 118
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Hersey
Olds Subdivision
Waltons Meet
Base
Tabernacle Guild
Stanely Prymas
Gladstone’s
Gladstone Easter Sale
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