Riverdale Village Elects Claussen and Trustees in Tight Vote
Riverdale voters re elected Mayor Claussen amid a financial crisis from prior defalcations. John J. Torpy Harry Robinson and James F. Hanihan win trustee seats on Progressive ticket, with Williams and Dillmer among others on Citizens and Peoples lines. Total votes 1352 with long history of population growth and party lines.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Claussen
Obeldobel
John J .Torpy
Harry Robinson
Globe Rendering Works
First Trust and Savings Bank
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Robinson
Betty Robinson
James F. Hanihan
Pennsylvania Steel Mill
Acme Steel Co
Jimmy” Hanihan
Riverdale Progressive
William J. Claussen
John J. Torpy
Peoples Party
Frank D. Price
William B. Graves
Theodore H. Reich
Anton Strosinski
Peoples
Charles Dickelman
Henry W. Sehnoor
Arthur Erffmeyer
Albert R. Schumann
L. Edward Brookfelt
Leen Eee Hbo Citizens
William C. Krueger
John ., Wernicke
Henry J. Dillmer
William Lau
Charles Heidenrich
Eee Cbs
Dalton
Carl Neidow
Progressive Party Parade and Town Celebration Report
A town parade and celebration Tuesday evening followed returns with 700 residents enjoying the event at the Pipe o Peace Golf grounds. The broadcast from station WBBI Hammond featured party leaders and village talks, while local voter turnout in Dalton exceeded the prior record with 1352 voters.
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Progressive Party
Harry Robinson
James Hanihan
Claussen
Gilbert Lane
Lane
Mike
Gil
Arcadia Farms Milling Co
Riverdale
Obeldobel
Peoples Party
Dalton
Taxpayers Federation to Hold Large Cook County Meeting
A second mass meeting for taxpayers from Cook County will be held at the Auditorium theatre on Friday April 28 at 8 PM. The event aims to press for lower government costs and tax relief, following a March 28 Coliseum gathering that drew 6 000 attendees and adopted a no payment stance. The federation president invites all taxpayers to attend, promising a concise program with top speakers.
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Cook County
Taxpayers Federation of
Cook Counts
Auditorium Theatre
Wabash Avenue
Congress Street
Coliseum
William Jansen
Federation
Pointer
Riverdale
Peoria
Wetzel Cleaning Works
Chicago
Hyde Park
Dal ton Voter Thanks From Local Candidate John Wernicke
John C Wernicke expresses gratitude to Dal ton voters for their support at last Tuesday's village election and says he values his many friends and his full appreciation.
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Dalton
John 'C, Wernicke
Dolton Peoples Party ticket thanks voters and workers
The Dolton Peoples Party Ticket thanks voters for their support and the workers for their efforts on election day. We will strive to earn the confidence placed in us and work for the village’s best interests.
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Dolton Peoples Party
Dolton
Steam shovel tears up Indiana Avenue pavement
A steam shovel works on Indiana Avenue north of 134th Street removing old macadam. Crews plan new pavement starting three feet from the east sidewalk, with a width of 40 feet to be laid along the street.
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Indiana Avenue
134Th Street
Chest Clinic and Local Musical Rehearsal Highlight Dalton Events
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute hosts a chest clinic at Dalton village hall on Monday April 24 from 1 to 3 pm. St Mary's Church Riverdale youths rehearse for an upcoming musical frolic directed by James Malone of Roseland.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
James Malone
Roseland
Olympic films planned at Lincoln school auditorium
Local notices report moving pictures from Mr. Bearmore showing Olympic and winter sports in the Alps at Lincoln school auditorium on Thursday evening April 27. Admission is 5 cents for children in the afternoon and 16 cents in the evening with showtime at 7 30.
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Lincoln School
Bearmore
Dalton M. E. Church
Herman J. Anders
Ardeth
Mary Elizabeth
Charles Rowe
Chariton
Iowa
William Vestal
Grant Street
Dalton
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Frank Roney
Grace King
Chicago
Riverdale
Baumgartner
W. J. Claussen
Chicago Credit Men’s Association
Bridge Club
J. A. Kollar
State Street
Our Savior’s Church
Stanley Prymas
Idbrooke Avenue
Harmony Club
Felix Schabloske
Lincoln Avenue
Niles
Michigan
IL. H. B. Railroad
Robert la Valley
Marshall Estep
Dearborn
Louis Popeliski
Peru
William Middleborn
Wabash Avenue
Wisconsin
Carl Marcus
South State Street
Fort Sheridan
President Roosevelt
Carl Herdt
William Shimpf
Andrea’s
Frank Stiemann
138Th and
Leyden Avenue
Pointer
Yather Novatus Benzing
Santa Barbara
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
Utah
Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco
California
Kern
Rome
Jenging
Conrad Kern
Halsted Street
138Th Street
Halsted
American Legion Band of Dolton Plans Open Air Concerts
The American Legion Community Band of Dolton enters its second year under the Band Commissioners after a full year of public performances. Since organized in January 1929 as the Paul Gall Post band it became the Dolton Legion Band last year. The group, now fifty members strong, gave 11 appearances in the past year including indoor and outdoor concerts and two parades. About five hundred attended the Lincoln school concert on March 20.
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American Legion Community Band of
Dolton
Board of Band Commissioners
Paul Gall
Deadlock in $100000 Damage Suit Against City
The Robertson suit against Chicago Heights ended in a jury deadlock after nearly twelve hours of argument. Judge Joseph Fitch dismissed the jury and set June 6 for a new trial.
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John R. Robertson
Harvey Real Estate
Chicago Heights
Joseph Fitch
Fitch
Dolton Chief Ehlert Refutes Dual Office Rumor
Fred T. Ehlert says rumors claim he cannot hold both Dolton village police chief and Cook County constable. He notes the police chief is appointive and salaried while the constable is elective without salary, compensated only for papers served and mileage, and that many officers also serve as constables without conflict with police duties.
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Dolton
Cook County
Fred T. Ehlert
Riverdale Candidate Thanks Voters and Promises Strong Governance
A Riverdale candidate thanks voters for their support in the village election and pledges to work with fellow board members to deliver effective administration of village affairs.
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Riverdale
Riverdale Village Board Officers Thank Voters and Committees
The officers elect of the Riverdale Village Board express deep appreciation for the confidence shown in the recent village election. They pledge to prove worthy of the trust and thank the workers of the Progressive Committees for their vital interest in Riverdale’s welfare.
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Riverdale
W. J. Claussen
Harry Robinson
John J. Torpy
James Hanithan
Huntleys Return Home From Texas Citrus Farm
Mr and Mrs C V Huntley of 3 West Seth Street Riverdale returned home on Wednesday April 13 after several months away at their Alamo Texas citrus farm. They spent a week en route at Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Lvuw
Ald
Dickelman
Board of Trustees
Henry Schnoor
al. Schumann
Fred Weber
William Maurer
Frank Diekman
Frank Miller
Police, Fire and Water Committee
Magis
Trate
The
Ladies Aid of the Evangelical Church
Chicago Auditorium
Ehlert
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