Riverdale Village Board Elects New Trustees and Appoints Officials
Riverdale held a regular session to install three new trustees August Bowse William Ludwig and Johnny Zornow. The old board praised retiring trustees Lotz Sellin and Wilkens for guiding rapid village growth. New appointments included Reich as treasurer Flick as attorney Kollar health officer Goos water works chief with several committees formed for finance judiciary drainage streets sidewalks and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Wm. Lotz
Charles Sellin
Alvin Wilkens
Messrs. Lotz
Sellin
Wilkens
August Bowse
William Ludwig
Johnny Zornow
Niemeyer
A. G C. Reich
P. P. Flick
Anton Strosinski
J. A. Kollar
L. E. Reich
Henry Goos
Messrs
A. C. Reich
L. B. Reich
Kipley
Bonse
Wunch
Koehler
Pointer
Indiana Harbor Belt
R. R
Branigar Bros
Flick
Chicago Fire
Cullerton
Engine Co
Riverdale bids awarded for alley cleanup project
Riverdale Transportation Co. awarded bids to the lowest bidder for local alley cleaning in several village areas. Property owners or tenants without alleys face rubbish in yards. the contractor is responsible for the cleaning work. Payment noted: $175.00 to Charles Fadtke.
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Riverdale Transportation Co
Charles Fadtke
Bowen School Election Results and Local News
A Bowen school election drew 203 votes for director with Claussen 65 and Hedtke 128 after 10 voided ballots. Bond issue of 20000 saw 115 for and 81 against with 5 void ballots. Other notes: playground plans, south Bowen grounds development, 16 new library books, spring vacation, and a ball game at Globe ending Bowen 7 Globe 8 after 5 innings.
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Bowen School
Claussen
Hedtke
138Th Street
Globe
Bungalows For Sale Dalton Estate Along Forest Avenue
Quality homes offered by the Ellen Dolton Estate with Dr C H Thomsen as administrator promote sturdy durable builds. The ad invites viewing to appreciate the superior finish and materials used in the properties on Forest Avenue Dalton.
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Forest Avenue
Dalton
S. Ellen Dolton Estate
C. H. Thomsen
Water and vehicle tax collection dates in Riverdale
ANTON STROLINSKI collector for the Village of Riverdale announces a series of tax collection sessions at the village hall clerk's office. Dates include May 3 7 10 14 17 21 and 24 from 7:30 to 10 p m.
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Riverdale
Anton Strolinski
Berger PTA Meeting with School Orchestra in May
The Berger Parent-Teachers Association will meet Monday evening May 7 at 7 45 p m An elaborate program is planned Principal W S Smith of Chicago Heights and his school orchestra will provide music Admission is 10 cents The Ladies Home Circle meets at Mrs John Faden s home Wednesday afternoon May 2
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Berger Parent-Teachers Association
W. S. Smith
Chicago Heights
Ladies’ Home Circle
John Faden
Gasoline Blast Burns Riverdale Transport Head
John F. Burns, head of the Riverdale Motor Transportation Co., suffered severe burns to his hands arms and face from a gasoline explosion at his yard near 188th and Illinois streets Wednesday evening. Dr. Weidner treated him and he was taken to the County hospital where neighbors aided until help arrived.
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John F. Burns
Riverdale Motor Transportation Co
188Th
Illinois
Weidner
Burns
Nels Johnson
Baby Arrivals in Local Homes This April
A baby boy joined Mr. and Mrs. Albert Berschinski on Wednesday April 25 at their home. The child may grow up to be a foreman at Geo M Clark Stove Works in Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Judge of 13760 Leyden Avenue welcomed a baby girl born at Pullman Hospital on Friday April 20. The Judges came from the south and Claude notes she is a real southern lady.
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Albert Berschinski
Geo. M. Clark Stove Works
Harvey
Claude Judge
Leyden Avenue
Pullman Hospital
Claude
World loses billions yearly to iron and steel rust
Sir Robert Watfield declares that rust and decay cost the globe about 2.5 billion dollars annually, underscoring widespread material waste and economic impact. He argues for better corrosion prevention and infrastructure maintenance to reduce future losses.
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Robert Watfield
Local notices from Riverdale scene depict closures and repairs
Local items report the C and E I railroad bridge over Calumet River near 138th Street closed April 9 affecting workers Harry McGrain Arthur Niemeyer and Silvester Had an. Henry Goos Riverdale Waterworks head is home sick but reappointed to board. community honors his service. Other notes cover porch upgrades Miss Mayme Claussen return from California Klein litter pickup plea and a lost five dollar bill return offer. Also: Bernie Hausman breaks leg. ice cream parlor planned. bowling team to state tourney. theatre dates. hospital updates. and a help wanted ad for a printer apprentice.
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Calumet River
138Th Street
Riverdale
Harry McGrain
Arthur Niemeyer
Silvester Hadan
Henry Goos
Riverdale Waterworks
Henry Koehncke
Mayme Claussen
California
John Hausman
Dalton Sweet Shop
Roy Simnick
K. of C
Bernard Hausman
Bernie
Babe Ruth
Blue Island Hospital
Henry Dunker
Dalton Theatre
Paul Gall Post
Legion State
Bensinger’s
South
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Wm. Schultz
Henry Zimmerman
August Bowse
John Koehncke
William Schlieman
Riverdale Theatre
Constance Talmadge
Primitive Lover
Carrie Vandenberg
Emma Krueger
Dolton Seeks Bids For Three Village Catch Basins
The Board of Trustees of Dolton invites sealed bids by April 30, 1923, at 8:00 p.m. for installing three catch basins in the village. Village Clerk WM. G. Dolton announces the bid opportunity.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Bond Issue Carried In Riverdale School District 138
The Riverdale district 138 voted Saturday to approve a bond issue to buy land for a larger playground. About 200 ballots were cast as residents affirmed the need for expansion. Theodore Hedtke was reelected to the school board with a 2 to 2 tally for the director race, and William J. Claussen also appeared on the ballot.
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Riverdale
188Th
Illinois Central
Tadijana Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Halsted Street
188Th Street
Calumet River
Ceee
Theodore Hedtke
Wm. J. Claussen
Ward 9 Alderman Announces Paving and Resurfacing Plans
Ss. W. Govier, Alderman of the 9th Ward, informs constituents via The Pointer that paving on Michigan Avenue from 124th to 127th streets and related connections to Indiana Avenue and Leyden Avenue is under discussion with public hearings drafted. Resurfacing on 118th Street and Michigan Avenue toward the I C R R is ready for hearing, as is 111th Street and Michigan Avenue toward the West Indiana R R. An office for public access will operate in Henry W. Johnson's real estate office on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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9Th Ward
Michigan Avenue
124Th
127Th Streets
127Th Street
Indiana Avenue
135Th Street
Leyden Avenue
188Th Street
118Th Street
111Th Street
Westin
Indiana
R. R
Henry W. Johnson
Ss. W. Govier
80th Birthday for Riverdale Pioneer F L Baecker
Riverdale resident F L Baecker celebrates his 80th birthday today after 51 years in the town and 12 years as Riverdale postmaster. Born in Saxony Germany April 27 1848 he came to America in 1852 and later moved to Riverdale. His family plans a party with his sister in law Mrs B Baecker of Chicago among the guests. he is among three local pioneers turning 80 this month.
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F. L. Baecker
Riverdale
Dalton
Saxony
Germany
America
Monce
Baecker
Abraham Lincoln
B. Baecker
Chicago
Mr. Baecker
John Berger
Colonel Propper
Daylight Saving Begins At Midnight Saturday Night
The summer daylight saving time takes effect at midnight Sunday morning April 29. Turn clocks ahead one hour Saturday night to be on the new time. Suburban railroad service will run on new time. Those with repairs at my shop should call Saturday afternoon April 28. Shop will close for an unspecified reason.
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Ttntina
Theodore Hedtke Thank You Note To School District 133
Acknowledging liberal support, Theodore Hedtke thanks friends and voters of School District 133 for backing the school election and pledges to work hard for the schools and children.
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Theodore Hedtke
Wring out the old and cry up about the past
A Savannah News editorial laments clinging to outdated practices while praising past achievements. It urges readers to discard rusted rituals and embrace measured change for progress and renewal.
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Savennah
Indigo Industry in Old American Industry Era
Indigo industry was among the earliest chemical industries in the southern states with mentions in Louisiana dating to 1720, signaling its long regional presence.
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Louisiana
Gasoline Theft Suspect Shot by Police After Pursuit
Police in Blue Island chased two men after a suspected car theft at a railroad yard. One man, later identified as Peter DuMont, 32, was shot in the back while fleeing across tracks and prairie. a large can of gasoline and merchandise were found in his truck. State police rushed to the scene from Homewood.
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Indiana Railroad
South Halsid Street
Blue Island
Peter DuMont
North Ann Street
Homewood
Needles Garage Ad Promises Repairs for All Cars
Notice from Dolton Michigan service shop Needles Garage at 188 N Park Ave inviting customers to share car troubles for adjustments and guaranteed parts and repair work. John Needles proprietor. Dolton 29 telephone listing.
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Needles Garage
N. Park Ave
Dolton
John Needles
Community events schedule from Dolton and nearby towns
Tri M class minstrel show at Dolton theatre Friday April 27 tickets 25 cents. The Man From Home four act play May 17 18 at Dolton theatre with all local cast. Oakglen Camp Modern Woodmen May Party May 5 at West's Hall Oakglen. Banco Party May 5 at St Pauls church hall. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Thankoffering April 29 speaker Mrs C G Travis Englewood. W C T U regular meeting May 8 at Mrs John Van Deursens Morgan Park.
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Tri-M
M. E
Dolton Theatre
Community Masonic Club
Oakglen Camp Modern Woodmen
West’s Hall
Oakglen
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Banco
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Dalton M. E
John van Deursen
Morgan Park
Name Your Farm Movement in Local Remarks
Weather and farm life notes highlight a rain day motto and busy fields. Ed Vanderbilt welcomes neighbors as he works, while inventors figure in tales of sewing machines on Rietveldt farm and clever neighbors like the Vanderbilts. Crown Point trips and farm naming ideas key the chatter.
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Walt VanKannegan
Rietveldt
Rietveldts
Ed Vanderbilt
Crown Point
Peter van Bodegraven
Henry Paarlberg
Bayville
Asparagus Growers Advertise Help and Machine Offer
An ad from Wm. H. Sikma of Oak Glen Illinois promotes asparagus growing aid offering about two weeks of labor for 45.00 and a patented bunching machine promising lasting usefulness. Ribbon tying attachment adds 2.00. Limited stock and early orders urged. The note ends with a critique on progress.
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Wm. H. Sikma
Oak Glen
Ill
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