Progressives and Citizens Win in Dalton and Riverdale
In Dalton Ira J. Hastings and in Riverdale Wm J. Claussen won large majorities for village offices. Cities reported strong turnout and party totals with Progressive and Independent lines prevailing, signaling political harmony after a heated campaign.
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Citizens Ticket
Dalton
Progressive
Riverdale
Wm. J. Claussen
Ira J. Hastings
Robert C. Haney
Frank B. Diekman
Wm. Maurer
Fred E. Waterman
John C Wernicke
Clarence G. Fike
Dwight W. Watson
Charles Dickelman
Henry W. Schnoor
Arthur Erffmeyer
James J. Mossell
Jacob de Bok
Avie de Ridder Hennan Seegior Eis
Albert R. Schumann
Clarence Stompeener
Election Notes from Tuesday and Sports Preview
Tuesday’s elections were the first under new rules as readers are urged to consult The Pointer for the latest sports results and updates.
C. & E. I. Rail Schedule Changes Announced
Alfred Heinke announced major timetable updates for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line. Northbound trains shift with No. 6 at 7 12, No. 10 at 8 13. southbound arrivals listed. standard time used. Century of Progress renamed Zipper with altered departure and speed. Spirit of Progress renamed Silent Knight with no change in schedule. 16 C. & E. L trains pass Dalton daily.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Alfred Heinke
Chicago
Century of Progress
St. Louis
Spirit of Progress
Silent Knight
Dalton
Refrigerator Costs Less to Run Than 40 Watt Lamp
Walter Man, a local hardware dealer, conducted a three week test at 18709 Leyden Avenue comparing a 40 watt lamp to a Frigidaire refrigerator. The lamp used about twice the current of the fridge, registering 20 kilowatts versus 11 on the fridge, costing about a dollar for the lamp and 55 cents for the refrigerator.
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Walter Man
Leyden Avenue
Train Hits Stalled Car A Riverdale Woman Uninjured
Mrs. Gene Lynch escaped injury when her car stalled at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing at 188th Street and Indiana Avenue and was struck by a train traveling slowly. Engineer John Lanon acted quickly to nearly stop the train. Lynch remained at the wheel unhurt. The item also notes a local move and a business upgrade in Riverdale.
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Gene Lynch
Halsted St
Riverdale
Baltimore and Ohio
188Th St
Indiana Ave
John Lanon
Hoffman
Codfish Used as Exchange Medium in Iceland
Icelanders reportedly use codfish as a form of barter or currency in local trade. The practice highlights traditional barter economies and regional reliance on fisheries for daily commerce.
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Iceland
Dalton Village Election Victory Acknowledgment
James J. Mossell extends thanks to Dalton citizens for support at the village election. He congratulates successful candidates and pledges full support during his term.
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Dalton
James J. Mossell
Progressive Party thanks voters for election support
The Progressive Party extends sincere appreciation to voters and friends who generously supported the Progressive candidates in the recent election.
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Progressive Party
Progressive
Citizens Party Thanks Voters For Dolton Election Support
The Citizens Party of Dalton publicly thanks voters and supporters after Tuesday's election. The statement pledges to continue policies that serve Dolton's people and notes the unanimous candidate slate's endorsement of past two years’ governance. Signatories include Ira J. Hastings and others.
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Citizens Party
Citizens’ Party of
Dalton
Citizens’ Party
Dolton
Ira J. Hastings
John ©. Wernicke
Robert C. Haney
Clarence G. Fike
Frank B. Diekman
Dwight W. Wattson
Wm. Maurer
L. Edw. Brookfelt
Fred E. Waterman
Progressive Party thanks voters and supporters after election
The Progressive Party Campaign Committee acknowledges tall voters and friends for loyal support in the recent election. Signed: Progressive Party Campaign Committee, 52 1 Frank Mraz, Mer.
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Progressive Party
Frank Mraz
Mer
Dolton Peoples Party Thanks Dolton Voters
Dolton voters are thanked for supporting the Peoples Party Ticket in the village election. The message expresses appreciation for friendship, goodwill toward the successful candidates, and continued support for the village’s best interests.
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Dolton
Peoples Party
Citizens Independent Committee Thanks Voters After Election
The Citizens Independent Committee thanks voters and workers for their support in Tuesday's election. Secretary notes the acknowledgment and appreciation.
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Citizens Independent Committee
Dalton Citizens Party supporters thanked for election effort
Dwight Watson expresses gratitude to voters in Dalton and the Citizens Party workers for loyal support in the recent election. He pledges to fulfill the office to the best of his ability.
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Voaters of
Dalton
Workers of the
Citizens Party
Dwight Watson
Acme Steel Plans Expansion and Stock Sale
At the annual meeting Acme Steel Company forecast expenditure of 1.5 million dollars for plant additions and improvements. President R. H. Norton said financing would come from the sale of common stock as bookings remained heavy and some deliveries extended into July.
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R. H. Norton
Acme Steel Company
Three Teachers to Leave District
The school district 148 will hire three new teachers next year as three staff members have resigned or will not return. The departing teachers are Mrs. Clarence Muller and Miss Eloise Rann ey of Lincoln school and Miss Catherine Thomson of Washington. New hires to be chosen at the June school board meeting after classes end. Mrs. Catherine McCarthy and son Lloyd of Joliet visited in Dalton over the weekend.
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Arthur T. Harrs
Thei
Clarence Muller
Eloise Ranney
Lincoln School
Catherine Thomson
Washington
Catherine McCarthy
Lloyd of
Local Road Work Begins on 188th Street
Cook County Highway Department started paving 188th street between Halsted and Ashland. Residents and visitors from Beecher Dal ton and Riverdale attend social notices and a birthday celebration for Alice Dowd. A hospital update lists Fred Altringer recovering from hernia surgery as Ladi es Aid hosts a banco party on April 28.
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Cook County Highway Department
188Th Street
Halsted
Ashland Avenue
Noted men in Whos Who from southern district listed
The edition of Who's Who in America highlights four nearby towns. Flossmoor leads with eight featured individuals including Daniel Brumley and Melvin Jones. Homewood has three: Edwin Jordan and two others. Harvey and Calumet City supply one each. Notables include Saxe who designed Stateville prison and Weiland the state superintendent.
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America
Dalton
Riverdale
Flossmoor
Daniel Brumley
Gilbert Bliss
Melvin Jones
Cass Kennicott
George Ninmons
Leslie Salter
Albert Saxe
Wilfred Sykes
Homewood
Edwin Jordan
Albert Lewis
Karl Schmidt
Harvey
Calumet City
Thomas Hammond
John Weiland
Saxe
Stateville
Weiland
Sykes
Schuster Radtke wed in evening ceremony at St Pauls church
Corinne Schuster and August Radtke were united in marriage on Saturday April 10 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev Walter Kemmitz officiating. Attendants included Catherine Appleman maid of honor and bridesmaids Lor raine Schuster Jessie Schuster Viola Radtke. Edwin Radtke was best man. A reception for 150 guests followed at Gibbons hall on Michigan Avenue.
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Catherine Appleman
Jessie Schuster
Viola Radtke
Lorraine Schuster
Edwin Radtke
Jack Mohr
Dave Frederick
Henry Kleinfeller
Gibbon’s
Michigan Avenue
Clocks Spring Forward Across Suburbs
The article notes that on Sunday April 18 at two to three o clock daylight saving time begins in Central and Eastern zones. Residents in Dalton Riverdale and Chicago area will miss one hour sleep and may be late for church. The extra hour is temporary and will be reversed next fall.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Chicago
Library Reopens Dalton Works Progress Administration Library
The Dalton Works Progress Administration public library at Lincoln School reopened this week after a brief discontinuance. Hours are 11 to 5 on Monday Wednesday and Friday and 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday and Thursday. Several shipments of new books are expected soon.
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Dalton Works Progress Administration
Lincoln School
Worker quits after new job citing guilty feeling
Pat quits a week after starting a new job. The foreman asks if wages are satisfactory. Pat says wages are fine but he feels guilty while working, thinking he is cheating a strong ra ule out of a job.
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Pat
Foreman
Raule
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W. J. Claussen
Wim
J. Claussen
Peter J. Kurz
Ray E. Martin
Guy Lame
Howard Nelson
Ed Price
Annette Nen Renee Ee
Harry McGrain
Los Angeles
Calif
Alavence Struss
Columbia Super Cleaner
Rudy Russell
Acme Steel
Louis Hameister
Louis, Jr
Marcella Reichert
Clarence Hameister
Beecher
Zephine Werner
Peotone
Edwin Anders
Lois
Anderstown
Iil
Frederick Mohr
Lincoln Ave
Anders
Alice Dowd
Dowd
Bowen School
James Dowd
Grand Island
Nebr
Charles Caes
Lawrenz
Ile
Ray Vandenberg
Mitchell Schaafsma
P. M. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Gerrit Jacobsma
Crown Point
Ind
Henry Jacobsma
Fred Altringer
Peter Altringer
Chicago Hospital
49Th Street
Cobbage Grove Avenue
Joseph D Baseheart
Fort Worth
Texas
John Baseheart
Joe
Buda Company
John Rowan
Clifford Carey
Anderson
Indiana
Carey
Ladies Aid of
St. Paul’s Evan. Luthchurch
Banco
Llossmoor
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