Dolton Village Two Year Financial and Public Works Review
President James McLaughlin presents a two year review of Dolton village finances, drainage, streets, sidewalks, light, police and fire services. He highlights debt payoff, increased cash on hand, road and sewer improvements, new truck use for year round work, and plans for better water pressure with Chicago. He praises town workers and volunteers while urging residents to consider infrastructure needs and ongoing maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
Dolton
Jim
Fred J. Ehlert
Village Hall
Indiana Avenue
Village of Dolton
City of Chicago
Dalton
Margaret Street
Chicago
Grant
Grant Street
Sheridan Avenue
Greenwood Road
Moomaw
Mr. Connors
Local Notices Mixed With Community News In Dalton Area
Local column prints a communication from H L Fuller on labor radicalism and unity. Residents south of 138th seek transfer to School District 133 from 148. Henry Propper returns to Bowen area as a salesman for Smith Motor Sales Co. A Harvey saloonkeeper cashed 26 cents worth of checks for 26 dollars from Illinois Central laborers. Film and theatre ads note Adam's Rib and Kindred of the Dust showings, plus a Dalton theatre engagement April 17 19. A serious accident injures Minnie Vogel in South Holland and a near miss for the DeYoungs at the Singer Building. Riverdale plans street work on West 138th and water system upgrades follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Fuller
Dalton
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
138Th Street
Branigar
Indiana Avenue
Bowen
Henry Propper
Smith Motor Sales Co
Hammond
Chevrolet
Hank
Illinois Central Ry
Harvey
Illinois Central Ryte
North Harvey
Cecil B. DeMille
Adam
Dalton Theatre
Evelyn Palmer
Bowen School
Calumet Township
Cook County
Singer
South State Street
Mgr
DeYoung
DeYoungs
Riverdale Scouts Plan Baseball Team And Trip
Scouts at Riverdale plan to form a baseball team this year and invite any boy who can play to join. They also schedule a trip to Thornton on the 21st with a promised barrel of fun. Wilmer Stutzhiem will take his second class test at the Palmer Park Court of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Thornton
Wilmer Stutzhiem
Court of Honor
Palmer Park
Scouts
Local groups announce April events at Dalton and area halls
Tri M class minstrel show at Dalton theatre Friday April 27 tickets 25c. St Mary’s Hall hosts And Home Came Ted April 22 1928 8 p m for St Benedict’s Dramatic Club benefit. Modern Woodmen of Riverdale present minstrel shows April 16 and 20 at Dalton theatre, doors 8 15 p m. Various church events April 14 18 19 20 and 2 30 p m meet and entertainments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK
Dalton Theatre
Ted
St. Mary’s Hall
187Th Place
Leyden Avenue
St. Benedict’s Dramatic Club
Blue Island
St. Mary’s Church
Woodmen
Riverdale
Ev. Luth
St. Paul’s Church
Young Peoples Society
Woman
Annual School District 1338 Election at Bowen School
The annual election of School District 1338 will be held at the Bowen school in Riverdale HI on Saturday April 21 1923 from 1 pm to 5 pm to elect one member of the Board of Directors. Nomination petitions must be in the hands of the clerk by April 12 Theodore Hedtke Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Riverdale
Theodore Hedtke
Bowen School District No 133 candidate calls voters
Notice to Riverdale voters announces WM J Claussen for a 3 year term. Polls open 12 noon to 5 pm on Saturday April 21 1923. Also mentions Mrs Lowry of Dalton winning a library table runner from St Mary's church ladies group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Bowen School District No
WM. J. Claussen
Employment Ad Seeking Female Help in Harvey Plant
Classified notice seeking female workers for various shop positions at The Buda Company in Harvey. Jobs include inspectors, drill press operators, hand millers, Norton grinders, screw machine operators, and bench hands. Congenial working conditions offered. experience preferred. Apply at the Employment Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Buda Company
Harvey
Riverdale and Dolton prepare for village elections
Riverdale and Dolton voters face races next Tuesday April 17 amid sewer debates and party skirmishes. Riverdale lists Peoples and Independent Republican tickets with Charles Niemeyer and Fred C. Baecker as presidential contenders and three trustees per slate. Dolton party lines show Peoples Party with William J. Haney for president and three trustees, while Citizens Party fields C H Smythe for president and three trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Hemisphere
Peoples
Charles Niemeyer
Chas. H. Sellin
Anton Strosinski
William A. Henderschott
Fred C. Baecker
W. C. Ludwig
August F. Bonse
John GC. Zornow
Dolton
Peoples Party
Citizens Party
Left Vehicle Unclaimed After Storage Notice
John Needles of 47-2 Dolton states that an unclaimed automobile left in his garage will be sold for storage and repairs if the owner does not contact him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Needles
Dolton
Highlawn School to Open Fall Term with New Building
Bids for the erection of the new Highlawn school house will be opened by the Board of Education on Thursday, April 24. The five room plus auditorium design allows extension by another five rooms if needed. Built with face brick, stone trim, steam heat and fan ventilation, the school will join Lincoln avenue and Chicago street schools to form District No. 148’s three-house complex, ready for fall term opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlawn
Board of Education
Cook County
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Alley Cleaning
Riverdale announces sealed bids for alley cleaning due in by 7 30 p m Tuesday April 24 1923. The Village President and Board of Trustees may reject any and all bids. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
George L. Koehler
For Sale Notes From Local Ads
Several classifieds list items for sale including a bicycle in Bernice, straw berry plants at 60c per 100 by F. W. Propper in Dalton, a large gas stove at post office South Holland Illinois via R A Gouwens, and a Jersey cow through R P VanDrunen at 326 East 159th Street South Holland Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Bernice Road
Bernice
F. W. Propper
Dalton
R. A. Gouwens
South Holland
Ill
Jersey
R. P. VanDrunen
East 159Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
McLaughlin
Dolton Board
Ann Street
Oak Street
Fredericka Street
C. & Eli. Ry
South Park Avenue
Engel
Forest Avenue
Catalpa Lane
Park Avenue
Kanawha Avenue
Fred Wesse
Eber
Quinlan
Colton
Calumet River
Riverdale Board
Halsted Street
Stewart Avenue
Illinois Cental
Scout News
A. Scout
F. C. Propper
Mary
Ed” Stahnke
Pullman Hospital
Dotton
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