Killer caught by Chicago Heights youth in South End slaying
Everett W. Kappmeyer, 22, confessed to killing Edward Wolfe, auto salesman, last April in the Gresham district. Police Capt. Michael Grady linked a spree of seven holdups to the suspect, who lived with parents in Chicago Heights. He admitted the Wolfe crime and a pattern of robberies as officers closed in after a clothing store robbery on Michigan Avenue.
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South End
Michael Grady
Kensington
Edward Wolfe
Everett W. Kappmeyer
Fenger High
Chicago Heights
Gresham
Grady
Chrysler
Michigan Avenue
Wolfe
John Kleinhuizen
Kleinhuizen
Schwarz
Holmberg
Curtin
Boxing Show Postponed for A A U Championships at Venetian Hall
Boxing at Venetian Hall Kensington for the A A U Championships was moved from Monday April 18 to Monday night April 20. Eight classy bouts and a cup awarded to the favorite. An all star show promised.
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Venetian Hall
Kensington
Legion Dance and Poppy Drive Announced for April
Legion News notes a banco party at St. Pauls school auditorium on Saturday April 18 with door prizes and 35 cent tickets. Paul Gall Post praises service work and seeks continued support while Poppy Day and Memorial Day plans begin with Mrs Pauline Slaughter coordinating poppy sales across multiple districts. Proceeds benefit Post and Auxiliary service funds.
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L. E. Brookfelt
Banco
St. Paul's School Auditorium
Paul Gall Post
Pauline Slaughter
Dalton
Riverdale
Ivanhoe
South Irolland
Tremendous Sacrifice On Foreclosure Sale In Dolton
Two new six room brick bungalows near Dolton Park and school on Grant street are about to be sold at foreclosure. The sale will be held Sunday, April 19 from 1 to 5 P.M.
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Grant Street
Dolton
Dolton Park
Testimonial Mass in Honor of Theo philus Schmid in Fenger High
A testimonial mass meeting honoring Theo philus Schmid will be held April 21 at Fenger High School. Speakers include Chief Justice F. R. De Young U S district attorney G E Q Johnson and others. Judge John Prystalski will chair the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophilus Schmid
Fenger High School
South End
F. BR. de Young
Illinois Supreme Court
G. E. Q. Johnson
U. S
W. J. Bogan
H. Wallace Caldwell
Board of Education
W. Govier
John Prystalski
Superior Court
Voters urged to reelect Dalton Peoples Party slate
The Peoples Party of the Village of Dalton asks votes for Tuesday April 21. Incumbents Charles Dickelman for President and trustees Frank Miller Henry W. Schnoor Arthur Erffmeyer seek another term to continue trusted administration and village services.
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Peoples Party of
Dalton
Charles Dickelman
Frank Miller
Henry W. Schnoor
Arthur Erffmeyer
THE
Peoples Party
Dalton Village Election Statement by Independent Progressive Ticket
We the undersigned candidates declare no part in the objection to the Peoples Party Ticket raised by Peter S. Oling. We seek a clean administration and pledge to reduce village taxes and conduct economic legislation for corporate affairs. We respectfully ask for your support. Signed:
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Independent Progressive
Peoples Party
Peter S. Oling
Dolton Voters Consider Bond For Fire Protection Upgrade
Dolton residents will vote next Tuesday on a bond issue to buy a new fire engine and equipment. The Pointer urges passage, noting Dolton lacks up-to-date apparatus while nearby towns already have modern gear and suggests paying via installment bonds.
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Dolton
Progressive Party Meeting At Branigar Building
The Progressive Party held a Wednesday meeting on April 15 at the Branigar office building. All ticket candidates were present William Claus sen Vil lage President candidate Ross Lambert Raymond Martin John Torpy Trustee candidates. James Cohen of Ivanhoe presided. The gathering was the best attended of its kind at Branigar Building with speakers outlining platforms and aims and a concluding musical program followed by a brief tax talk.
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Progressive Party
Braniger
William Claussen
Ross Lambert
Raymond Martin
John Torpy
James Cohen
Ivanhoe
Branigar
Riverdele
Adv
Dolton Dolton Election Fight Over Write-In Candidates
In Dolton and Riverdale the village election set for next Tuesday faces a dispute over a Peoples Party ballot. A technical filing error prevents listing candidates, forcing voters to write in names while the court allows the party name on the ballot. The Pointer notes the issue raises hardship and expense for taxpayers.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Peoples Party
Peter Oling
Pointer
Dolton
Local party tickets listed for Dolton and Riverdale
Dolton Peoples Party nominates Charles Dickelman for president and Frank Miller Henry W. Schnoor and Arthur Erffmeyer for trustees. Independent Progressive supports Edward C. Stahnke for president and Gale C. White Wm. C. Krueger and Fred Schubert for trustees. Riverdale lists Frank D. Price for president and Chas. H. Unruh Theodore H. Reich and Wm. B. Graves for trustees. Progressive ticket backs William J. Claussen for president and A. Ross Lambert Ray E. Martin and John J. Torpy for trustees.
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Peoples Party
Charles Dickelman
Frank Miller
Henry W. Schnoor
Arthur Erffmeyer
Independent Progressive
Edward C. Stahnke
Gale C. White
Wm. C. Krueger
Fred Schubert
Riverdale Peoples Party
Frank D. Price
Chas. H. Unruh
Theodore H. Reich
Wm. B. Graves
Progressive Ticket
Wm. J. Claussen
A. Ross Lambert
Ray E. Martin
John J. Torpy
Dolton Park District Park Commissioners Election
The Dolton Park District sets an election for park commissioners next Tuesday concurrent with the village election. Four candidates are listed for two seats: John Connors Fred E Waterman Emil C Kasten and Ira J Hastings.
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John Connors
Fred E. Waterman
Emil C. Kasten
Ira J. Hastings
Riverdale Park District Commissioner Candidates
Riverdale Park District lists two commissioners to be elected Viola Wiebke Dorothy H. Smith and Della M. Deam as candidates for the upcoming vote.
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Viola Wiebke
Dorothy H. Smith
Della M. Deam
Application For School Janitor Dalton Lincoln School
The School District 148 seeks applications for the janitor position at Lincoln School Dalton. Salary is 125 dollars per month. Applications must reach the secretary by 7 00 p m on April 27 1931. By order of the Board of Education April 14 1931. W H Stanley Secretary.
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Lincoln School
Dalton
Board of Education
School Election Results and Local Birthday
District 118 voters chose Dr. John A. Kollar as president and Omar Hinkle W. H. Stanley Albert C. Wesse for board seats. Mrs. R. V. Dengler wins a Riverdale District 138 board post. Robert Hair celebrated his 10th birthday with 10 friends, cake and gifts.
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Board of Education
John A. Kollar
Omar
Hinkle
W. HH. Stanley
Albert C. Wesse
R. V. Dengler
Riverdale
Robert Hair
Bobby
Local Notables and Happenings in Riverdale Area
Mrs. John Lotz of Wayland Michigan visits Riverdale relatives and notes a 40 acre fruit and berry farm plus 425 chickens yielding 172 dozen eggs last week. John Lotz once a practical cabbage grower but faced losses. he is recovering with poultry expertise.
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John Lotz
Wayland
Mich
Riverdale
E. 138Th Street
Interocean
Shirley Schultz
Amy Schlieman
Schlieman
Banco
St. Mary’s
John Cowings
Dalton
Eye Destruction by Knife Injures Riverdale Storekeeper
Norman F. Adams of 13401 Indiana Avenue Riverdale suffered a severe eye injury when a knife slipped while opening a can last Wednesday night. Dr. Kollar examined him finding the eye ball destroyed and sent him to the hospital. he is expected home in a few days. Adams is described as cool and nervy.
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Norman F. Adams
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Ivanhoe Garden Club Hears Edith Delton Rock Garden Talk
The Ivanhoe Garden Club of Riverdale met Friday April 10 at Mrs. Mary Wilson home with a good turnout. A Spring Flower Show is planned for June 1 featuring peonies iris tulips and flowering shrubs. A Garden Contest is also expected. A talk on Rock Gardens by Edith Delton preceded a discussion on gardening. The group will meet again April 17 at Mrs. Wm Nichols home with KE Schulte giving a program on The All American Garden.
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Garden Club
Dorothy Smith
Ivanhoe Garden Club
Riverdale
Mary Wilson
Edith Delton
Delton
KE. J. Schulte
Riverdale Board Meeting Notes Honor Trustee Bonse
The Riverdale board met in regular session with all members present and it paused in memory of late Trustee August F. Bonse. Reports covered drainage work on 187th street, street grading on 136th and 140th courts, sidewalk needs at 138th and Halsted, building permits for re-shingling, water works with a leaking main, and three fire calls. Police fines for March totaled $79.00. A resolution on Bonse's passing was read.
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Riverdale Board
Price
August F. Bonse
Bishop
187Th Street
136Th Street
Illinois Central R. A
Hazen
140Th Court
Indiana Avenue
138Th
Halsted Street
Bonse
Reich
140Th
Atlantic
Water Committee
Fire Department
Baumgartner
Dolton Board Approves Paving Plans and Repairs
The Dolton Board in regular session, led by President Dickel, approved paving several streets in Shephard subdivision and reviewed drainage problems including a 2500 foot sewer stretch at Robertson Subdivision. Manhole thefts numbered about 20, with repairs ordered. railroad crossings and sidewalk approaches to Lincoln avenue were slated for fixes. hydrants were serviced. water delinquencies to be clarified. weekend traffic demands a watchman at crossings. election judges and clerks were appointed.
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Dolton
Dickelman
Stanley Gottschalk
Shephard’s
Maurer
Robertson
138Th Street
Panhandle
Ind
Harbor Belt
Lincoln Avenue
Fred Weber
Peter S. Oling
Ed. F. Dilmer
Joseph Locker
Walter Maurer
Cora Schaefer
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Killer
Legion News
Honor T. Schmid
Progressive Party Meeting
Peoples
Dolton Park District
Riverdale Park District
W. H. Stanley
Delton Board
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