Progressive Party Wins in Dolton and Riverdale
Ira Hastings elected village mayor of Dolton, succeeding Chas. Dickel. In Riverdale the Progressive ticket led by President Wm. J. Claussen won by solid majorities as trustees were chosen. School election in District 1148 saw Arie De Ridder and George Budwash win seats.
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Ira Hastings
Dolton
Citizens and Peoples Party
Dalton
Chas. Dickelman
Riverdale
Wm. J. Claussen
Claussen
Board of Education of District 1148
Arie de Ridder
George Budwash
de Ridder
Budwash
Kay
Skye
Braselton
Adolphus Murden
Louis E. Haht
Jacob P. T. Kirsch
Ernest C. Hauff
Setetetign Ostsy
Alot
Fred Belz Breet
Clarence A. Gruhlke
John H. Krueger Awe Eineas
Walter Ep Sellin
George A. Krone
August W. Bonse Chews
Raymond Baumgartner
Wm G. Dalton
Wm Maurer
Frank Diekman
John H. Zwiers
Frank Krueger
Harry Fuller
Fred Waterman
Peoples
Fred Weber
Dehey
Henry Schnoor
Arthur Kffmeyer
Albert Schuman
Roy Nelson Teerieetee
Tle
Arthur T
Arms
Dickinson and Malone Elected to Township School Board
In one of the township's largest elections, Herbert S. Dickinson and Harry Malone won school board seats last Saturday afternoon. Dickinson received 2107 votes and Malone 2102, with Brandt 1593, Waterman 1281, and Fletcher 520 trailing.
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Herbert S. Dickinson
Harry Malone
Dickinson
Malone
Brandt
Waterman
Fletcher
Waterman Re-elected Township School Trustee in Vote
Fred Waterman won reelection as Township School Trustee with 2435 votes over challenger John D. Vanderaa who received 1728. The contest determined control of the local school board.
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Fred Waterman
John d. Vanderaa
Liverdale Park Board election yields six year and unexpired terms
The Liverdale Park Board elected Oliver Johnson and Delos Wand to six year terms and Emma Leichinger to the unexpired two year term. Other candidates included Raymond Baumgartner, Thomas Mul lender, and Harry McGrain for the six year seats, with Clarence Left also running for the two year post.
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Liverdale Park
Oliver Johnson
Delos Tund
Emma Leichinger
Smith
Delos Wand
Raymond Baumgartner
Thomas Mullender
Harry McGrain
Clarence
Dolton Park Board Election Sees Ehlert Elected
Fred T. Ehlert, a Dolton police officer, wins a Park Board seat with 525 votes while Anie DeRidder gains 170 and Jessie Moomaw 158. In Riverdale District 188, Wm. J. Claussen is re-elected school director without opposition.
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Dolton Park
Fred T. Ehlert
Dolton
Ehlert
Anie DeRidder
Jessie Moomaw
Wm. J. Claussen
Riverdale
Bruggeman Wins Reelection as Harvey Mayor in Narrow Margin
Bruggeman narrowly defeats Iar Bloom for mayor of Harvey by 59 votes 3464 to 3405. In commissioner contests Turgreen 4418 Fisher 3571 Gallett 84383 Harris 2048 Moore 2332 Piazza 2996 Roeder 2608. Police Magistrate Flaherty 38945 Tompkins 2918.
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Bruggeman
Harvey
Iar Bloom
Bloom
Turgreen
Fisher
Gallett
Harris
Moore
Piazza
Roeder
Flaherty
Tompkins
Belz Golden Wedding in Chicago Area
Mr and Mrs August Belz celebrated their 50th anniversary at 13817 Atlantic Street on Friday April 12. Native of Germany they came to Chicago and Riverdale in 1887 and have lived at the current address for over 45 years. Mr Belz retired from The Pullman Company 12 years ago after 39 years of service. They have 10 children and 8 grandchildren. A wedding supper with gold and white decor and Rev Kemnitz officiated the ceremony.
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August Belz
Atlantic Street
Germany
Chicago
Riverdale
Belz
Pullman Company
Mrs. Kemnitz
Rev. Kemnitz
Tuberculosis Clinic Set For Dalton Village Hall
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute will hold a health clinic at Dalton village hall on Monday April 22 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Community members are invited to attend for testing and consultation.
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Chicago Tubreculosis Institute
Dalton Village Hall
Aunty Dowd Celebrates 75th Birthday in Riverdale
Riverdale resident Miss Alice Dowd marked her 75th birthday on April 18. She raised four Stewart nieces after a sister died, never married, and devoted life to their welfare. Nellie Ducett sends a poem praising her sacrifices and kindness. Eddie, Nellie, Mary, and Katie express gratitude. John Tess reports his father Fred Hess’s son, Eddie, returned April 17 after four weeks hospital care for appendicitis. Carl Sellin celebrated his 23rd birthday April 13 with friends and a card game gathering.
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Alice Dowd
Riverdale
Eddie
Nellie
Mary
Katie Stewart
Dowd
E. J. Ducett
Katie
John Tess
Fred Hess
Roseland Comunity Hospital
Carl Sellin
East 188Th Street
Local man injured in traffic collision in Riverdale
Anthony J. Ivanowski of 14227 Wabash avenue was seriously injured Wednesday at 7 35 p m when struck by a Ford driven by Mrs Roy Wilkens at 138th street and Indiana avenue. He suffered a broken rib bruises and possible spine fracture and was taken to County hospital.
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Anthony J. Ivanowski
Wabash Avenue
Roy Wilkens
138Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Wilkens
Herman Werner
Ivanowski
Mrs Elizabeth Zeitler Dies in Roseland After Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Zeitler born in Oherfranken Germany November 8 1859 came to America in 1889 and married John Zeitler the same year She had three children one Henrietta preceded her in death She died Saturday April 13 1935 and was buried April 15 in Concordia cemetery from Zion Ev Lutheran Roseland Rev M Piehler officiating Survived by daughter Mrs Emil Heim soth son Henry Schmidt granddaughter Elizabeth Schmidt and daughters in law Mrs H Schmidt and Mrs Emil Heim soth
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Elizabeth Zeitler
Oherfranken
Grmany
America
John Zeitler
Henrietta
Concordia
Zion Ev
Luthchurch
Roseland
M. Piehler
Mili Hleimsoth
Henry Schmidt
Elizabeth Schmidt
Emil ‘Heimsoth
H. Schmidt
May events at St Marys and local groups
The Young Ladies Sodality hosts a May dance May 15 at St Marys School hall with 35 cent tickets and Sham's Floridians. Troop 2 Dolton Girl Scouts hold a benefit card party April 27 at Unity hall with 25 cent admission and prizes. Dalton church groups sponsor bakery sale April 20 at Anders Grocery 10am to 2pm. Our Savior's Church plans a May 3 May Frolic with Oh Professor three act comedy and dancing after a 45 cent ticket.
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Young Ladies’ Sodality
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s School Hall
Sham’s
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church of
Dalton
Ander’s Grocery
Our Savior’s Church
Night Bicycle Accidents Prompt Dalton Police Appeal
Several serious accidents have occurred in Dalton due to boys riding bicycles at night on the sidewalks without lamps or bells. Parents are asked to cooperate with the police department to prevent further accidents.
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Dalton
Dolton Village Winners Praise Voters and Pledge Service
Thanks to Dolton voters for their confidence in the village election. Elected officials Ira J. Hastings Wim. G. Dolton Wm. Maurer Frank Diekman Fred Waterman pledge to work for the village’s best interests and all residents.
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Dolton
Ira J. Hastings
Wim
G. Dolton
Wm. Maurer
Frank Diekman
Fred Waterman
Progressive Party Meeting Noted for April 22 at T Highlawn Hose House
The Progressive Party schedules a meeting at the T Highlawn Hose House on Monday night April 22 at 8 p.m. A lost German shepherd with black body and tan chest is offered for reward and inquiries should call Riverdale 37. A second lost dog, a small black spaniel, was missing March 81 near Acme Steel Co. at I. C. bridge with Riverdale contact Riverdale 300.
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Progressive Party
T Highlawn Hoselhouse
Telephone Riverdale
I. C. Bridge
Acme Steel Co
Riverdale
Local and Personal Notes From Riverdale Area
Local and personal items report Mrs Karl Dumais traveling to Toledo for two weeks with relatives. Lillian OBrien returns from a two day trip to Detroit and Canada. Ruth Reich suffers a tooth infection and is confined to bed. Fire damages an abandoned CFEI house in Dalton. Gordon Claussen returns from a visit to his parents at the University of Michigan.
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Lillian O’brien
Lincoln Avenue
Detroia
Canada
Shrine of the Little Flower
Royal Oak
Mich
Father Coughlan
Josephine Vandenberg
Fohlerscourt
California
Marion Heidenrich
Pasadena
Dalton
Jospehine
Marion
Mexico
Santa Catalina
San Diego Exposition
David Fadke
Alex Goeringer
Frank Hair
Ilinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
Peoria
Ill
Franklin-Washington
Lincoln P. T. A
Milton Younker
Robert
Olive Fry
Chicago
Winamac
Ind
Lois Anne
Virginia Hair
Fergu Fike
Phyllis Jean
Grant Street
Davenport
Iowa
Stanley Prymas
Edbrooke Avenue
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Olga Brincivalli
Mabel Koch
A. Brincivalli
Theo. Koch
D. Buchking
A. Hayes
Harvey
Hobart
F. Schmute
Tinley Park
A. Roush
H. Eland
Fernwood
F. Koeh
Herman Anders
Ardath
Mary Elizabeth
Julia Paul
Christian Wartenberg
Twin City
Ruth Reich
Raymond Krueger
East 187Th Place
CCC
Los Angeles
Cal
O. R
Leon Warren
Saratoga
Marissa Warren
Fred Zornow
William Schultz
Edward Miller
Pittsburgh
Penn
Miller
Dalton Fire Department
146Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Gordon Claussen
University of Michigan
Henry
Emmett Brandt
Riverdale Board Deliberates Street Opening and Zoning Plans
The Riverdale board held a regular session on Tuesday April 9 with all members present. Treasurer reports show March 1935 balances and payments including $1187 on old Public Service Co. debt and $4062.50 on anticipated warrants. A street condition complaint from John E Kinney prompts township action discussion.
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Riverdale Board
Claussen
Nelson
Public Service Co
First Trust and Savings Bank
Robinson
John E. Kinney
East 136Th Street
Death notice for Mrs William Vandeursen in California
Mrs Will Vandeursen and John Vandeursen received a message from Cupertino California announcing the death of Mrs William Vandeursen on Tuesday morning. Obituary details are expected next week.
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John Vandeursen
Cupertina
California
William Vandeursen
Waterman thanks voters in township and village races
F E Waterman expresses gratitude to voters for support in both township and village elections, calling for continued cooperation and service to the community.
Dalton Village Election Prayer and Thanks
The Peoples Party thanks Dalton voters for support in the village election and pledges to work for the interests of all. Named leaders Henry W. Schnoor Fred Weber Arthur Erffmeyer express continued service.
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Dalton
THE
Peoples Party
Henry W. Schnoor
Fred Weber
Arthur Erffmeyer
Dalton Park District Voters Elect Park Commissioner
Appreciation note from a new Park Commissioner greeting voters and pledging service to develop the park. Also mentions farewell for Mrs. Tasche returning to Germany, a Riverdale fire department party, a $2.50 raffle win by William Dicke, and a wedding shower for Ruth Klinkhammer with 27 guests. A birthday celebration for Joan Flahive is noted with games and luncheon.
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Fred Tasche
Helen Newald
East 136Th Street
Roseland
Riverdale Monarchs
Ruth Klinkhammer
Dalton
Clarrise Mahaffay
Community Center Foundation
Palos Park
Joan Helen Flahive
John Flahive
Union Avenue
Easter Specials at Caroline's Beauty Shop
Easter specials offered for ladies at Caroline's Beauty Shop 225 188th St Dolton 684 with permanent treatments starting 1.99 and up. Complete service package and offer of five beauty items for 1.00. Price options and contact provided for Easter grooming needs.
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Caroline
Dolton
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Riverdale Park Board
Aunty
138Th and
Mes
Karl Dumais
Toledo
Ohio
137Th
Hort
144Th Street
Halsted Street
Zoning Commission
Mrs
Will Vandeursen
F. E. Waterman
Dalton Park District
Fred T, Ehlert
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