Riverdale approves large Branigar land deal plans
Riverdale board hears from Branigar Bros real estate leaders led by H M Cornell about a 750000 sale of the Spies estate and a new 1600 lot subdivision north of the Indiana Harbor tracks. Water sewer extension talks, May sales start, village election looming, and future growth in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
John F. Wallace
F. W
H. W
W. W. Branigar
A. F. Weinrech
B. W. Rosenstein
H. M. Cornell
Branigar Bros
Spies
Riverdale
Downers Grove
Village Board
Indiana Harbor Tracks
138Th Street
Cornell
I. C
Halsted Street
Sellin
Lotz
Flick
Indiana Harbor
Koehler
138Th
Stieman
Dolton voters back Peoples Party in 1921 primary
The Peoples Party wins authorization to fill vacancies after a March 8, 1921 Dolton village primary faced opposition from rival tickets and the current village board. County Judge Righeimer rules the party may fill vacancies, and the committee urges a straight Peoples ticket on April 19, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Peoples Party
Righeimer
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Peoples
Peoples Ticket Committee
Albrecht Family Daughter Wed Lembeke in Home Ceremony
Miss Leona Albrecht daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm M Albrecht married Saturday April 9 to Albert R Lembeke of Dolton. Ceremony in the bride’s home at 521 Sheridan Avenue where her parents were married. Rev Dorjahn officiated the couple will start housekeeping at 11520 Parnell Avenue Roseland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Albrecht
Wm. M. Albrecht
Albert R. Lembeke
Dolton
Sheridan Avenue
Rev. Dorjahn
Parnell Avenue
Roseland
Red Line Bus Extends to Gary Indiana Route
The Red Line bus service operating between Chicago Heights and Hammond and between Roseland and Thornton will expand to Gary Indiana via Ridge Road and Highlands Indiana, broadening its regional coverage.
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Red
Chicago Heights
Hammond
Roseland
Thornton
Gary
Indiana
Ridge Road
Highlands
Ind
Bids Sought for Dalton Clean Up Days
Dalton village bids due April 18 1921 at 8 pm for six months starting May first clean up days on the first and third Saturdays. Rubbish must be cleared from streets and alleys in the first month. Bids marked Bids for Clean Up Days. Village Clerk WM Dolton reserves right to reject all bids. First Trust & Savings Bank Riverdale endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wilkens
Edward Scholl
John Metevia
Walter Sellin
William Hull
Gerben VanderVeen
Board of Trustees
Dalton
WM. G. Dolton
Parson Col Albritton’s new paint loosens parish plans
Rev Col Albritton walks with head up but his chest swells over the newly painted parsonage and possible church repaint. Guests William Collins and daughter Vivian from New York visit Frank Krueger. Dalton baseball park backstop and diamond work underway. Mrs Emil Schlinger rushed to St Francis hospital after noon April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albritton
M. E
William Collins
Vivian
New York
Frank Krueger
Mr. Collins
Emil Schlinger
St. Francis Hospital
Chicago Curfew Ordinance Enacted After Dark
The City Council passed a curfew last week to keep children off the streets after 10 PM city time. Police may arrest or remove youths found out after curfew hours.
Fire at White City Dolton Reaches Three Departments
A Thursday morning blaze in White City Dolton drew Chicago Truck Co. No. 18 Calumet and Dolton fire engines to a barn and several sheds. Firefighters prevented spread despite delays caused by mismatched hose couplings delaying 1200 feet of hose needed to reach the scene.
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White City
Dolton
Chicago Truck Co. No
Calumet Fire Department
Dolton Fire Engine
Health Week urged by Riverdale and Dolton leaders
Public Health Week is called by Riverdale President Niemeyer and Dolton President Dillner urging all citizens to observe April 17 to 23. A general clean up program is recommended for property owners and tenants to brighten and place Riverdale and Dolton in the front rank of neatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niemeyer
Riverdale
Dillner
Dolton
Woodmen Camp No 5742 MWA Sets New Meeting Time
Calumet Camp No 5742 M W A will hold meetings at 8 p m the new time. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. C W Berger is the Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Camp
C. W. Berger
Minstrel and play vie for charity in Lockport events
Coming events list two performances at Berger school and Riverdale St Marys church hall on April 29 30 with proceeds to church. A play My Irish Rose by Lockport youths features Father Liebreich at Riverdale. Also Dalton M E church Women’s group meets April 21 and Tabernacle Guild bakers plan April 23 sale at Orr drug store with bread coffee cake pies doughnuts and cookies.
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Darktown Sunshine
Berger School
Lockport
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
East 137Th Street
Father Liebreich
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Dalton M. E
Tabernacle Guild
Orr Drug Store
Notice of Sale of Parlor and Theatre Feature
I have sold my soft drink parlor to Mr. K L Kairis taking possession Thursday April 14. Emil Rosenthal Dalton Il Riverdale theatre Wednesday and Thursday April 20 and 21 Norma Talmadge in The Woman Gives Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Kairis
Emil Rosenthal
Dalton, Il
Riverdale Theatre
Norma Talmadge
Adv
Dolton Taxpayers Urged to Read Yearly Report
Henry J. Dillner, president, defends village finances against accusations of wasteful spending. He urges Dolton taxpayers to review the yearly report before voting to verify that every dollar was spent for a good cause and accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Henry J. Dillner
Nufer Inn Sold to Burns and Greer proprietors
Chas Nufer sold Oakglen Inn long known for Mrs Nufer chicken dinners and Justice Nufer to new owners Burns and Greer who took possession last week. They will continue chicken dinners and sandwiches and welcome old customers. The Nufer couple retire from business duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakglen Inn
Smashed Window At Pinger Store In Dalton
Burglars smashed the plate glass at the Joseph Pinger store on Lincoln Avenue Dalton stealing four pairs of shoes. Alarm system installed last Monday night rang loudly when two stones were hurled through the window. The Pinger family woke at 3 am and found the thieves fled, leaving evidence behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pinger
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Pinger
My. Pinger
Village and Dolton Election Poll Hours Noted
Notice states Riverdale polls open and close by standard time on Tuesday while Dolton polls operate by Daylight Saving time. Citizens should plan accordingly and vote within official hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dolton
Bowen Boys Fall to Highlawn in Second Meet
Bowen baseball opened with a 3 to 2 win over Highlawn but then lost the rematch 2 to 0 as Krause pitched a near unhittable game. Santy Cale earned a Progress Pin and aims for the Improve ment Certificate before year’s end. Bowen and Highlawn girls split their second game 15 to 11 in Bowen. The school calendar hints at a May spring vacation aligned with city schools.
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Highlawn
Bowen
Krause
Santy Cale
Village Election Notice Dalton Illinois 1921
Village election set for April 19 at Dalton Village Hall Cook County Illinois. Voting opens 7 AM until 5 PM daylight saving time. Officers to be chosen include one Village President three Trustees and one Police Magistrate for full terms. Notice dated March 29 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Cook
Illinois
Cook County
Dolton Elections Highlight Bitter Three-Wall Campaign
Dolton and nearby towns brace for election day on April 19 with three tickets in a battle between the Citizens Party Peoples Party and Independent Party. Candidates include Henry J Dillner James McLaughlin and James McGowan among others for president and trustees with police magistrate seats contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Peoples Party
Righeimer
Riverdale
South Holland
Homewood
Citizen’s Party
Henry J. Dillner
Frank J. Krueger
John Needles
William Albrecht
James McGowan
James McLaughlin
John J. Connors
William J. Haney
William Lawrent
Independent Party
Thomas C. Harper
William C. Krueger
Fred J. Ehlert
Harry M. Packard
Riverdale Village Election Notice April 19 1921
Notice given that on Tuesday April 19 1921 at Riverdale Village Hall Cook County Illinois an election will be held for Village President and three Trustees for full terms. George Koehler signs the notice dated March 29 1921 in Riverdale Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Cook
Illinois
Cook Ounsye
George
Koehler
Dolton School Events and Local Notices
Dolton schools plan entertainments for the Community Library to help local students. The Dolton kindergarten reports strong enrollment with 39 students and about 32 average attendance. Also listed are local ads for Eversharp pencils, straw berry plants, Ohio seed potatoes, an oak dining set, a Columbia graphophone, and a bank advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dalton
Dist
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Village Board of
VALCO
Albrecht Lembeke
First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale
Chicago
Public Health
Riverdale—Peoples Party
Charles Niemeyer
Charles H. Sellin
William Lotz
Alvin G. Wilkens
South Holland—Peoples Party
Peter A. Anker
Joseph Fisher
D. P. DeYoung
Arie Datenberg
Dolton Schools
Eversharp
A. P. Reich
Jeweler
Ohio
F. W. Propper
Propper
Oak
Columbia Graphanola
Dorchester
First National Bank of
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