Will Go Ahead on Sewer Outlet Petition Circulation
Highlawn property owners push for an outlet sewer and westward extension to Halsted after a public meeting on Riv erdale Park View improvements. A committee will circulate the petition, and a Park View ordinance was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlawn
Board of Local Improvements
Riverdale Park View
Strosinski
Illinois Central
Halsted Street
Park View
Lau
Federal Ice Co
Blue Island
Chas. Sellin
Gerben VanderVeen
Chas. Besemann
Max Wilkens
John Metevia
Ed. Scholl
Michigan Avenue
Ripley
Panhandle
187Th
138Th Streets
Annexation Settled by Dalton and South Holland Boards
The South Holland board approved an ordinance to detach land along a corridor from 147th to 154th streets and west to Chicago street, with Dalton Village adopting a similar ordinance. The move aims to improve sewer and water extensions and spur regional growth in Dalton and Riverdale, backed by strong Calumet district investment. Lots for sale in Spies Branigar Addition offered by Wm. Rockrohr. found rosary reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland Board
Cottage Grove Avenue
147Th Street
154Th Street
Chicago Street
Dalton Village Board
Dalton
Calumet District
Riverdale
Spies-Branigar Addition
Wm. Rockrohr
Dolton
THREE WINNERS IN LOCAL ELECTION REPORT
The latest returns show three local winners: William F Propper John J Khree Lae Martin Finneran and J J O Rowke. John Jaranowski was elected County Commissioner giving direct representation on the County board. Gene Oliver and Adam Wolf were nominated for assessors with a detailed report in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propper
Finneran
Jaranowski
William F. Propper
John J
Khree
Lae Tho
Jdianowski
Pinneran
Martin Finneran
J. J. O’rowke
William Propper
John Jaranowski
Gene Oliver
Adam Wolf
Young Mother Dies After Caring for Ill Son
Mrs. Raymond Cole died at Ingalls Memorial Hospital on Sunday April 11 aged 34. Her death followed illness while nursing her 8 year old son Cecil who had measles then pneumonia. She left a husband named Cecil eight Hulda Lee eight years and a baby girl eight Hatteslee three years and a baby girl Mildred seven months. The body went to Winchester Tennessee for burial in the family lot. Mr Cole worked at Acme Steel Co and had lived in Dalton for years. The family received community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cole
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Cecil
Hulda Lee
Hatteslee
Mildred
Winchester
Tenn
Cole
Acme Steel Co
Dalton
Local Social News From Dalton and Nearby Towns
Miss Theda Hinkle and Miss Mabel Miller of East Chicago were guests of the J. M. Deam family in Dalton on Wednesday. Mrs. Esther J. Gilbert of Dana, formerly of Dalton, married March 27 to Henry McMahon at Rushville M E parsonage with Rev. Henry Hargett officiating. they will live at 72 North Willow Street Rushville. The Horace F. Smith family of Dalton moved to Danville Illinois for better work and to be closer to home. Mr. Smith sold property to Leonard Lotz. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robbins welcomed a baby girl born April 14 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Charles Niemeyer and Mrs. Edward Ripley hosted birthdays. Mrs. George Stier was treated for appendicitis and recovering well. Otis Williams returned from Indianapolis after delivering a Ford car. The Dolton Fire Department to stage All the Comforts of Home an I Gets Half at Dolton theatre April 22 and 23. Mrs. Henry Holmes of Dalton mourns her mother Mrs. Philip Schock death in Ottawa Illinois. Immanuel church Sewing Circle hosts a banco party April 28 at 8 15 p m. Mrs. Otis Williams and sons visited relatives in Indianapolis and Connersville then returned home.
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Theda Hinkle
Mabel Miller
Chicago
J. M. Deam
Rushville
Ind
Esther J. Gilbert
Dana, Ind
Dalton
Henry McMahon
M. E. Parsonage
Henry Hargett
North Willow Street
Gilbert
Horace F. Smith
Park Avenue
Danville
Mr. Smith
C. & E. I. Fast Freight
Leonard Lotz
Smiths
Fred Robbins
Evelyn Hankey
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Charles Niemeyer
Edward Ripley
Friends
George Stier
Sophia Wichman
Blue Island Hospital
Otis Williams
Dolton-Riverdale Motor Sales
Indianapolis
Dolton Volunteer Fire Department
Dolton Theatre
Henry Holmes
Ottawa
Philip Schock
Sewing Circle
Immanuel Church
Banco
Otis Williams and Sons
Charles Otis
Robert Dale
Connersville
Dolton voter withdraws candidacy claim from ballot
Robert Albrecht states on the Dolton village ballot that he is not a candidate and urges friends not to vote for him. He frames himself as a Ford salesman offering fair deals to supporters and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village
Ford
Robert Albrecht
New Garage Rising on Dalton Property at Margaret and Everett
Ira Hastings plans a 60 by 60 concrete block garage on his Dalton lot at Margaret and Everett streets. The structure will surround and absorb the existing garage as the village’s southern area rapidly advances.
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Ira Hastings
Margaret and
Everett Streets
Dalton
Eleven Girls at Ingalls Memorial Hospital
The note reports 11 girls born at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey last week and comments on the absence of any boys. The piece links the birth pattern to Prohibition era mood and jokes about Volstead and a man shortage, urging a 50 50 balance in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Toney
Bakery owner buys building and hires expert baker
Robert Janeshefski, who recently bought the Wiebke Bros Schmedl bakery at 13715 Leyden Avenue, has acquired the building and plans a front remodel. He has hired expert baker George Brennan to boost production with signature offerings on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Janeshefski
Wiebke Bros
Schmedl
Leyden Avenue
Bob
George Brennan
Alderman Govier Pushes Indiana Avenue Opening
Alderman Govier vows a strong City Council stand today to open Indiana Avenue from 115th to 127th Street. The Western Indiana Railroad may begin elevation work this summer and the Indiana Avenue opening would ease traffic on Michigan Avenue. A Roseland delegation backs the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govier
Indiana Avenue
115Th Street
127Th Street
Indiana R. R
Indiana Ave
Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Village Election Extended to Annexed Residents
Village Attorney Propper advised the board that all legal voters in the newly annexed territory may vote in the village election on Tuesday April 20. New residents gain confirmed voting rights, easing uncertainty about eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Propper
American Legion Notes and Upcoming Events
Tomorrow night a radio dance draws a big crowd as Paul Gall Post plans Memorial Day and a June anniversary. The Cable Piano Company tested broadcasting gear in Chicago. July 2 is the deadline for low rate insurance. a committee was appointed for the anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Piano Company
Chicago
Paul Gall Post
School Board Winners Named in Dalton and Riverdale
Dr. M. R. Weidner was elected president of the Dalton Board of Education with Wm. Neering and Henry Grapenthien as members. William J. Claussen won a seat on the Board of Directors of School District 138 in Riverdale. Also seeking lots in Spies Branigar Subdivision Riverdale with full particulars offered by Box 487 Dolton Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Weidner
Dalton Board of Education
Wm. Neering
Henry Grapenthien
William J. Claussen
Riverdale
Spies-Branigar Subdivision
Dolton
Sealed Proposals Open for Mail Messenger Route 235005
The Postmaster will receive sealed proposals to carry the United States mails on messenger Route No 235005 between Riverdale postal station and Illinois Central RR Route No 106728 until April 28 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Riverdale
Illinois Central RR
New Store Building Planned at Dalton Corner
Jim Spina will erect a substantial store and flat building at the corner of Chicago street and Sheridan avenue in Dalton costing $25,000. The two story and basement structure measures 27 by 108 feet and includes a rear flat and two upstairs units. Robert Hanschman holds the contract and plans to break ground at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Spina
Chicago Street
Sheridan Avenue
Dalton
Robert Hanschman
Wanted Girl for General House Work No Washing
Classified notice seeking a girl for general house work at 11030 Michigan Ave Roseland. No washing. Contact Earl DeYoung with reference 47-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl DeYoung
Michigan Ave
Roseland
Village Election Promises Lively Battle for Votes
The village votes Tuesday next Tuesday April 20 with a heated contest among local candidates. The Pointer remains neutral, urging every qualified voter to go to the polls and choose the best man among well known, respected citizens.
East State hardships loom over midwest reader
Myron S. Jones reports from a 2500 mile motor tour through Ohio New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts detailing unemployment high prices and taxes in the East. He cites scarce jobs in Boston area high food costs and tough living conditions including steep rents and hard coal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron S. Jones
Midwest
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Boston
East
Lynn
Mass
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Park Subdivision
Rosary
Call Dolton
John W. Jaranowski
Republican
7Th Dist
Martin H. Finneran
Tih Dist
American Legion
Mail Messenger Service
Myron
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