Riverdale and Dalton elects in lively village races
Village elections last Tuesday produced fast results with the Peoples ticket sweeping Riverdale while Dalton split its vote. Charley Dichelman won a trusteeship on the Citizens ticket. other races listed varied totals. The obituary of Roger Sullivan reflected on his public service and personal humility.
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Peoples
Riverdale
Dalton
Charley Dichlenan
Citzens
Straight Peoples
Charley Dichelman
Citizens
Drdale
Fo Clai-son
Ecehier
Local notes report rebuilds and spring events in Riverdale
Asmus Claussen backs the front of his building reinforced after a defective foundation column. A garage addition enlarges a Twin City property. Local groups plan a box social at St Paul’s Lutheran church basement on April 24. Dowd's 60th birthday gathering draws former Chicago classmates. Ideal Ice Cream parlors acquired by Shaibos and Pax. Riverdale families welcome a newborn and a hospital update on Mrs Kollum after surgery. Women’s Auxiliary of Harvey Fiks Lodge to host card party April 27.
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Duiluin
Henry Schnoor
Hany
South Hollerd
Packard
Tasing Avenue
Doltor
Chale
Wulf
Carden
Cinchen Park
Cnen
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Annine Church
Zie
Alee
Dowd
Chicago
Thomas Pax
Molley
137Th Street
Riverdale
Cgeorge King
Herman Kollum
Thusdey
Ein
Que Istind
Eaily Ecovery
Harvey Fiks Lolge
Daughters of Elks
Striking switchmen seek settlement as talks continue
Unclear but hopeful report notes switchmen gathering for a meeting in Chicago to resolve labor friction. Rail officials say efforts are in progress and workers are pausing work while awaiting a clearer ware situation solution.
Bid notices for Tolter project in Lincoln and Cheizo areas
The notice outlines bids for a viad, concrete removal and regrading work from 13th to Chicaro streets in Lincoln prue and Cheizo street from Tolieverue to 148h street with specified thickness. A bid amount of $990 is listed and a Monday event is noted.
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de Vi Ge
Tolter
Lincoln +prue
13Th Street
Chicaro
Cheizo Street
Tolieverue
Food Drafts Offer Help for European Relatives
The notice states readiness to sell food drafts to customers who wish to send food to friends or relatives in Europe. It lists pricing such as $10 for 24 hours of flam, 10 lbs of beans, bacon, and 8 cans of milk, and mentions First National Bank of Dolton.
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Europe
Mik First National Bank of
Riverdale School Notes and Awards Report
Palmer Method awards granted to Riverdale pupils include Silver Star and Gold Suit Buttons for numerous students such as Arthur Wilkins Carl Sellin Chester Boyens and Theodore Reich. Primer Method and other certificates listed with names and classroom activities. school board member Theodore Hedthe re-elected at Saturday election.
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Silver Star Button
Arthur Wilkens
Carl Sellin
Chester Boyens
Gertrude Baumgartner
Marguerite Neering
Jacob Norman
Wilson Walmer
Theodore Reich
Florence Wilkens
Kenneth Lentz
Evangeline Wursch
Elizabeth Shga
Mary Kiphay
Gordon Slalssen
Vorothy Raueke
Maguerite Nee Mg
Wilson Valmer
Hemma Manidoh
Evelyn Palmer
Lucile Wunsch
Mae Carmen
Louse Altinger
Edu. Tuch
Lola Collett
Heotz Vanceeru
Tenry Unruh
Same Cogswell
Herbert Zornow
Stanley Collett
Ruth Johrson
Theodore Hedthe
Henry McGraw
Minin Vandexmode
Grace Wvarderme
Dorothy Reich
Phoebe Noman
al Teta
Mae Carme
Phoebe Norman
Louise
Hals
Old Maid’s Dell
Torry Land
Saurday
Washington, Feirshig and Roosevelt framed at Tincoln Ave school
The Bond of Education presents portraits of Washington Feirshig and Roosevelt framed and hung at the Tincoln Avenue school. Principal Geof Semeter presides as election results show Mr Geo Schaefar reelected president with Wererer and Kruege as members. Community library hours and access expand to serve over five hundred district residents, with new books added and urging patron use.
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Washington
Lanceh
Feirshig
Roosevelt
Geof. Semeter
Bond of Education
M. Jane
District 19
Ssuveaibe
Geo Schaefar
H T Wererer
Frank J Kruege
Em Cortendert
Rumler
Bounder
Fife
Erforce
Cetif Cates
Pences Party For Sunday School Fund Drive Planned
Members of S and Touul invite all friends to a Sunday School party on Wednesday evening April 8 in the church basement. Admission 25 cents. Proceeds support the Sunday School.
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S& Touul
It & Ofelock
All Friends of the Sunday School
Woodmen Forester Team Heads to Harvey Camp
The newly organized Forester team led by Raymond Baumgartner and Henry Grapen will travel to Harvey Camp on Friday. Three overseas veterans join the team and all members show pep in the work. The Woodmen and Royal Neighbors party at Duhwis Pavilion was a success. New members Ripley, Lane, and Stern were initiated at Calumet Camp.
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Forester
Raymond Baumgartner
Henry Grapen
Harvey Tom Ht
Harvey Camp
Woodmen
Royal Neighbors
Duhwis Pavilion
Calumet Camp
Eveninng
Dpete
Ripley
Ralph Lane
Nelon Stern
Dillner’s Pavilion
Oakglen
Hoppe
Oveybody
Mrs Avcust Jacobitz Dies at Riverdale Home
Mrs Avcust Jacobitz aged 59 years 11 months 14 days died at her Riverdale home after illness She was born in West Tynevia May 1 1860 married August Fecobiz in 1877 They emigrated to America in 1882 and settled in Riverdale where five of her children survive She leaves seven grandchildren a brother and a sister and was a member of St Pauls Church Funeral services were held at 1 pm at the house and 2 pm at the church with interment at Oakland cemetery
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Avcust Ineolitz
Riverdale
West Tynevia
Auast Fecobiz
Bertha
Anna Redman
St. Paul’s Ehunch
Wind
Oakland Cemetery
Minstrel Show at Berger School Auditorium
Darky comedians Ham and Mose headline a minstrel show in three parts at the Berger school auditorium on April 30 and May 1 at 8 pm. Tickets are 85 cents.
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Ham
Mose
Rds
Berger School
Dolton Methodist Church Plans Fifty Days Campaign
The Dolton Methodist Church schedules preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Epworth League 6 45 p.m. Junior League 2 30 p.m. A members’ meeting is set for next Wednesday at 8 o’clock. Stormy weather disrupted worship on Easter services and a citywide Inter Church Movement call invites participation in a Fifty Days United Evangelistic Campaign. Dolton Naeels to lead the effort. all are urged to attend Wednesday April 28.
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Epworth League
Dolton Naeel
Cohbre Forces Terre
Dolton
Water Main Extension Bids Sealed in Dalton
Bids for 500 feet of 4 inch cast iron water main on Kenawha Street with hydrant set and two standard hose connections are due by 8 o clock PM Monday evening May 1, 1920. Village reserves right to reject any bids. WM G Dolton, Village Clerk.
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Dalton
Kenawha Street
138Th Street
City of Chicago
A.y
WM G Dolton
For Sale Ford Tourine and Damaged Roadster Listings
For sale a 1920 Ford Touring car with winter top. Also available a 1919 Ford one ton truck. Contact John Kickert in South Holland via telephone South Holland 317 W.A48tf.
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East 137Th Street
Riverdale
John Kickert
South Holland Telephone
South Holland
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Roger Sullivan
Koerler
Charles Unruh
Leonard Diehl
Henry Brandt
Independent Progressive
Roy Sein
Trustees
Addleboin
Artner
TL P.tk Tio
Fred Weber
Asmus Claussen
Gundalei
Witchmen’s Strike
Cis
Pences Party
Avcust Jacobiz
D. Sto+ Methodist Church
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