Riverdale Board Advances Viaduct Plan and Mail Delivery Extension
Riverdale village board met with all members present and approved a grant of a $6.00 permit and a $50.00 deposit for a viaduct over the Baltimore and Ohio line on Halsted street. They also moved to extend mail delivery west from Riverdale toward Halsted Street, citing postal confusion from Blue Island Route 2. The meeting covered relief labor, water main leaks, and election preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Claussen
Hanihan
Halsted Street
School Street
Hlaussen
Oder
Martin
HE. Kinney
Arch
Baumgartner
Torpy Rerts
Edbrooke
Indiana
Enue
Baltimore and Ohio
George A. Quinlan and
Strandling Bros
Vilge Hall
Banco
Walter Young
Hern Middleborn
Paul Jones
Margaret Kern
Rgaret Marsh
Evelyn Mills
Fred Schubert
the Coal Company
Permont Concrete Company
E Board
Emerald Avenue
Riverdale
Blue Island
Isl
Lane
Robinson
Rirdale
Chicago
Motion Carad
School District 148 Election Set for Saturday
The school election occurs Saturday April 1 from 12 to 7 PM with six candidates for the board. John J. Conners runs for president unopposed. Filing candidates include Harold F. Miller Albert C. Wesse W Harold Stanley Peter A Lundquist Elmer H Krause Andrew O Skye. Polls open 1 to 5 PM at Lincoln Washington and Bowen schools for Districts 148 and 183 Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Conners
Harold F. Miller
Albert C. Wesse
W. Harold Stanley
Peter A. Lundquist
Elmer H. Krause
Andrew 0
Lincoln School
Indiana Avenue
Washington School
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
Bowen School
Betty Robinson Readies Return to Track Glory
Betty Robinson, famed Olympic sprinter, arrives with Lincoln Park to Brooklyn for the National AAU indoor meet. She headlines the 400 meter medley relay with Rogers, Terwilliger, Anderson, and Kimet, and competes in the 200 meter race alongside Rogers, Terwilliger, and Imhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Betty Robinson
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Naval Armory
Brooklyn
Betty
Amsterdam
Annette Rogers
Mary Terwilliger
Doris Anderson
Mildred Kimet
Bethy
United State
Elsie Imhoff
Voters Re-nominate John F. Rowan for Precinct Committeeman
John F. Rowan thanks supporters from both parties in the Sth Precinct Calumet district for nominating him again for a term as Precinct Committeeman. He credits workers for their integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Calumet
John F. Rowan
Man Attacked on 186th Street Leaves Henry Jordan Hurting
Henry Jordan of 249 East 186th Street Riverdale was struck on the head with a blackjack and slashed with a knife by a stranger last Sunday evening at the corner of 186th Street and Indiana Avenue. He received eighteen stitches and was taken to St Francis hospital in Blue Island where he is expected home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jordan
186Th St
Riverdale
Indiana Ave
Henry
Jordan
Main
Chicago
Main Street
John Wojatniz
Phoenix
Neil Poort
Spring events and church outreach on April 14 15 1984
St Marys school pupils host a spring social Sunday April 15 with free entertainment. Dalton M F E church league to present The Prodigal Son oratorio at 7 30 pm by Lincoln Street church singers with a silver offering. Riverdale Progressive Party rounds up on April 14. Better Government Party hosts a free dance and vaudeville at Highlawn school auditorium on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School
Dalton M. FE
Lincoln St. Church Cotet
Lincoln Street
Progressive Party of
Progressive Party of Riverdale
Better Government Party
Highlawn School
Village Elections Next Tuesday in Dolton and Riverdale
The village elections are set for Tuesday April 17 with local issues and candidate debates noted. In Dolton the Peoples Party fields Clerk L Edward Brookfelt and Trustees Fred Weber Charles Berger and Arthur G Starms. Citizens Party lists Clerk William G Dolton and Trustees William Maurer Frank Rickman and John Holwier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Party
Dolton
Wm. G. Dolton
Wm. Maurer
Frank [Ickman
John Holwiers
Progressive and Government Parties Field Riverdale Slate
The Riverdale ballot lists Progressive Party and Government Party candidates. For Clerk Peter J. Kurz and Clerk John Ill Johnston the lines show party support. Trustees include Harry Hanschmann Sdoward T Nelson Frank L Schroll Walter H Sellin Melvin T Brockman David S Florey. Police Magistrates Raymond Baumgartner and Louis E Faht are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Kurz
Harry Hanschmann
Sdoward T. Nelson
Frank L. Schroll
Louis E. Faht
Mrs Elizabeth Goldher Recovers After Brain Operation
Mrs Elizabeth Goldher of 845 East 184th Street Riverdale underwent brain surgery at Roseland Community Hospital on Monday April 9 to relieve head injury from an accident on New Year’s Day. Hospital reports say she is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Goldher
East
184Th St. Riverdale
Roseland Community Hospital
Riverdale Woman Undergoes Appendectomy At Ingalls Memorial
Miss Hazel Dahlke of Riverdale was taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey on Saturday afternoon April 7 and operated on for appendicitis. At last reports her condition is quite favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dahlke
Riverdale
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Blanchet and Dorman visit Rinard family at Acgos Tl
Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Blanchet and Lyle Dorman of Dalton spent several days the past week with the R. M. Rinard family at Acgos Tl.
Mrs Ida Smith Recovering After Kidney Operation
Mrs Ida Smith of 617 South Park, formerly of Dalton, was reported slightly improved after a serious kidney operation performed on Easter Sunday. Relatives and friends in the community wish her a speedy recovery. Tennis supplies and services advertised by Standard Racket Co. at 514 144th St. and contact William Dorman, Dolton 578 J 50 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Smith
South Park
Dalton
Standard Racket Co
William Dorman
Dolton
Riverdale Community Notices and Local Occurrences
Local residents share weekend visits in Saratoga Indiana and hospital updates. A musicale planning meeting is set for April 16 at Dalton village hall 7 30 pm. Riverdale Tennis Club holds Friday meeting at the park field house with officer elections. Reforestation army service and returns noted for several Riverdale youths. A car collision at Main and Chicago streets prompts caution. Doctoring for appendicitis, new baby in Dolton, and scarlet fever confinement reported. Club activities and humorous quip conclude the column.
Feral Man Wins Narrow Sheriff Primary by Landslide Margin
James P. Ringley led most Chicago wards and Cook County townships with overwhelming support in the Republican sheriff primary, except Thornton township where Fred T. Ehlert carried a large plurality. Ehlert attracted 12,000 county votes, beating three rivals and nearing a fourth, aided by a strong personal following and party machine backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Ringley
Republican Harmony Organization
Chicago
Cook County
Ringley
Thornton Township
Fred T. Ehlert
Dalton
Ehlert
Roche
Reese
Kiessling
Riverdale
Twin Cities
Bingley
Mrs Ray Brewer and Family Guests in Riverdale
Mrs Ray Brewer of Grayville MM and her daughter and son are guests of her sister Mrs Lillian Newman at 138722 Atlantic street and their father Edward Sommer, also of Atlantic street, Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brewer
Grayville
Lillian Newman
Atlantic Street
Edward Sommer
Riverdale
Bridge Club Winners Named at Davidson Home
The Ivanhoe Bridge Club met at 4114 Wabash avenue last Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs. Julius Osbore, Mrs. Graves of 14123 Dearborn street, and Mrs. Tech of 6835 Dorchester avenue, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Bridge Club
L. A. Davidson
Wabash Avenue
Julius Osbore
Graves
Dearborn St
Tech
Dorchester Ave
Chicago
Prymas Host Party for Niece and Nephew
Mr and Mrs Stanley Prymas hosted a gathering at their home 18828 Adbrooke Ave. in honor of their niece Goldie Cole and nephew Joseph Cole of Indianapolis Ind last Saturday. Local and out of town friends attended as dancing and games preceded a buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Prymas
Adbrooke Ave
Goldie
Joseph Cole
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs Bergold Undergoes Operation In Dalton Hospital
Mrs. Frank Bergold of 14212 Chi cago ll, Dalton, was taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital last Tuesday for an operation. Her condition was described as satisfactory with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Robert Fancher of North Carolina visited I. H. K. Fancher at 64 E 136th Street and, a U. S. marine, expects to embark for China within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bergold
Chicagoll, Dalton
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Robert Fancher
North Carolina
I. HK. Fancher
U. S
China
Dolton Rainbows Kittenball Club to Meet in April 1984
The Dolton Rainbows Kittenball Club will hold its first 1984 meeting on Tuesday April 17 at 7 p.m. at Sageles Sinclair Gasoline Station in Dolton. Former players and new tryouts are invited, led by Mrs Emma Law and Mrs C Mitch. In a separate note, Chicago residents visited the home of their sister Mrs Emil Bettenhous at 621 186th St last Sunday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Court
No. 229
St.ary’s School Hall
Frances Arley
Dalton
Riverdale
Obeldobel
W. J. Claussen
Bluster
Dolton
Riverdale Tennis Club
Riverdale Park
Frank Sidler
Reuben Middleborn
E. 134Th St
Jack Mohr
Peter Bell
Washington
L. Tatgenhorst
E. 137Th Place
Roseland Community Hospital
Reed
Chicago City
Bennett Avenue
Chicago
Young Women’s Club
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s School
Dolton Rainbows Kittenball Club
Sageles’ Sinclair Gasoline Station
Emma Law
C. Mitch
Emil Bettenhous
1. 186Th St
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West 138Th
Riverdale Postoffice
Horsehell Prill
M. ‘Prill
Ingall’s Emorial Hospital
Earth
Conard Vers
Eumonia
nNearly All New
PR Yukane Battle
Progressive Party
O. R. Warren
Prairie Avenue
W. F. Propper
Emily Ripley
Louise Schaefer
Chas, Lanberg
J. M. Deam
Mary Burger
Roseland
Anna Minardow
Elkhart
Dalton Village Hall
Frank Zabrockos
Kanawha Ave
Little Company of Mary Hospital
J. E. Kleinz
John
Kanawha Avenue
Ironton
Ohio
Kleinz
Betty Jean Boyd
Robert Boyd
Atlantic St
Fred Ehlert
Feral Man
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