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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

5

Dolton Park District to elect two commissioners

An election is set for Tuesday April 17 1951 in the Dolton Park District to choose two commissioners for a six year term. Candidates filing petitions are John W. Needles and Raymond W. Packard, both Dolton residents. Incumbent commissioners have each served twelve years. Two polling districts will vote: South of Main to Calumet River and East to Stony Island Avenue, at the Administration Building. North of Main to Sibley Boulevard, at the Dalton Village Hall. additional voters south of 148th Street vote at the Village Hall.

Dolton Park Dolton Park District John WN. Needles Lincoln Avenue Dolton Illinois Raymond W. Packard Main Street Main (142Nd) Street Chicago Street 154Th Street Cottage Grove Avenue Calumet River Stony Island Avenue Main 142Nd) Street 138Th Street Indiana Avenue Chicago St Sibley Blvd Reise Dalton Village Hall 148Th Street Stein Street Village Hall

Notice to Contractors Riverdale Garage and Heating System

The Village of Riverdale invites proposals for a one story brick garage measuring about 50 by 59 feet adjoining the existing garage on 127th Place and for replacing an extension of the heating system. Proposals are due by 12 noon April 24 1951 and will be opened at 8 p m the same day. Plans cost 10 with returnable deposit. bids require a 10 cashiers check. The village may reject any bid and waive technicalities.

Riverdale 127Th Place

Public Hearing on Rent Control in Riverdale Village

Notice states a public hearing by the Riverdale Village Board on April 1951 at 8:00 PM at Village Hall Cook County Illinois to consider whether a shortage of rental housing requires rent control. Peter J. Kurz, Village Clerk.

Riverdale Cook County Illinois Dolton Iinois Dalton

In Memoriam Mrs. Bessie Mae Grelek

In memory of Mrs. Bessie Mae Grelek who passed away on Wednesday April 13 1949. Youre not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee Husband and daughter.

Bessie Mae Grelek

Ingalls Ivanhoe Guild Plans April 19 Meeting

The Ivanhoe Guild of Ingalls Memorial Hospital will meet Thursday evening April 19 at Ingalls Hall at 8 p.m. New members welcomed include Mrs. Seth Fornell and others. Refreshments, a program by Mrs. Keith Lyria, and updates to by-laws are on the agenda. The spring benefit dinner is set for April 27 at Surma's Restaurant with tickets led by Mrs. Norman and Mrs. Meachum.

Ivanhoe Guild of Ingalls Memorial Hospital Ingalls Hall Fred Meachum Keith Lyria Seth Fornell A. C. Fanning F. J. Patterson Wm. Shilling Ken Bulletin Board Guild Walden Whiston M. A. Simpson Surma’s Harry Nortman Ways and Means

Ey and Reformed Church Plan New Hospital

The Calumet Community Hospital Association formed April 6 under Indiana law by Evangelical and Reformed Churches to build a Protestant hospital serving Hammond area. The planned service area spans from Whiting to Crown Point and beyond with church leaders guiding a multi-group corporation. The Evangelical and Reformed Church Commission on Benevolent Institutions assists. nearest hospital is Evangelical Hospital of Chicago.

Calumet Community Hospital Association Indiana Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Sibley Street Hammond Paul Schaeffer Cook County Evangelical and Reformed Church Dalton Harry Jones Walter Meyer Immanuel Church Whiting Crown Point Highland Munster Lansing Delton Evangelical and Reformed Churches Monee Federation Commission On Benevolent Institutions of the Evangelical Hospital of Chicago 54Th and Morgan Streets

In memory of our dear mother Mrs Frieda Clayton

In memoriam notices recount a mother’s passing on April 15 1949. Her children and grandchildren express ongoing sorrow and loneliness as they recall prayers and memories, noting their hearts ache and tears shed while surrounded by friends.

Frieda Clayton

Obituary of Henry W Schnonr longtime Dalton resident

Henry W Schnonr a lifelong Dalton resident and builder died Tuesday April 3 at 14424 Chicago St Dalton after months of illness Born December 29 1878 in Thornton he moved to Dalton in 1905 He served 18 years on the Dalton Village Board and as treasurer A Masonic member services set for April 5 8 pm at Bachmann Funeral Home with funeral April 6 1 30 pm at Cedar Park Cemetery Rev Walter Meyer officiating Surviving are wife Alma two sons Frederick T Dolton and Richard A Oak Lawn a brother Herman H Geneva NL and four grandchildren

Henry William Schnonr O’ Dennan Chicago St Dalton Thornton Schnoor Dalton Village Lowvate Lodge No. 1139 Bachmann Funeral Home Cedar Park Walter Meyer Emanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Dolton Alma (Nee Hoppe Frederick T Richard A Oak Lawn Herman H Geneva, NL

Pets Are Fun Photo Contest Opens

The Sylvania Superflash Pets Are Fun photo contest is open. Entry blanks are at Whitworth Camera Shop Dalton. First prize is a choice of a 14 inch Sylvania TV or a Speed Graphic with flash.

Sylvania Whitworth Chicao Road Dalton Sons of Sylvania Sylvania Superflash Cntest Broadway New York J. Iaving Crump Boy's Life

Your Home Town Pictured In Color

Full color transparencies of Dolton Riverdale South Holland and nearby areas are shown nightly at the Chicago Road Dolton shop. The first series depicts worshippers leaving churches after Easter sunrise services and night rain scenes along Chicago Road with color studies of local points of interest. More color exhibits will follow as spring foliage grows.

Dolton Riverdale South Holland Whitworth Camera Shop Chicago Road Dalton

Beautiful House Plants and Care Tips

Guidance on keeping house plants healthy with balanced temperatures and proper feeding. Greenhouses feel warmer due to humidity. 68 to 70 degrees by day and around 60 at night suit both plants and home occupants. Proper care helps prevent diseases.

How to raise healthy window plants and combat pests

Guidance on proper care and favorable conditions for window plants. It explains identifying red spider mealy bugs and white fly, plus steps to control them with water spray alcohol nicotine extract and warm baths. It also covers taking cuttings from healthy plants and rooting in sand before transplanting.

Bid Plans Available for Harvey project by Madden and Connor

Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the architect Madden and Connor Toa East 154th Street Harvey Illinois Bidders are limited to not more than three sets of Plans and Specifications The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Madden and Connor Toa East 154Th Street Harvey, Ilinois

Also Mentioned on This Page

Village of Peter J. Kurz Memoriam Ingall’s Ivanhoe Guild Ey. and Reformed Church Plan Ook County Ira J. Hastings Robert C. Haney Anthony Pugliese Race Ave Chicago Mary Tony Gina
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