Supers Run Past Hazel Crest 9 to 6 in South Suburban Showdown
The Supers, an entry in the South Suburban Baseball League, beat Hazel Crest 9 to 6 on their home field. Albrecht allowed 6 hits with 7 strikeouts as Pearson of Hazel Crest had 3 safeties to help his team. Pete Miller stepped in as catcher, delivering a .666 day at bat and two sacrifices to help secure the early lead and fend off a late rally. Next Sunday at 3 pm the Fox Club of Morgan Park visits Riverdale Park for a continuation of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Trazel Crest
Harvey
Dazzy” Albrecht
Pearson
Hazel Crest
Pete” Miller
Pete
Albrecht
Fox Club
Morgan Park
Riverdale Park
Auto and Bus Crash Injures Three Near Dolton
Carl Thomsen of Dolton and three men employed on the Ellen Dolton farm near Calumet City escaped serious injury when a Dodge touring car collided with a Terre Haute Chicago through bus on Lincoln Avenue. Two front-seat riders suffered cuts and bruises and were treated at Blue Island hospital. Thomsen in the rear escaped with a forehead gash. The car was wrecked. the bus continued after passengers were moved to a different coach. A light rain contributed to the skid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thomsen
Dolton
Ellen Dolton
Calumet City
Terre Haute-Chicago
Lincoln Avenue
Shepard Subdivision
Blue Island
Lawrence Regnier
Dalton
Chicago
New Telephone Building to House Riverdale Switchboard
In December a new manual No. 1 type common battery switchboard will be placed in service at Riverdale in a two story red brick building at 75 East One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Street. It will replace the present magneto board and serve 877 lines and 1 668 subscribers with Commercial and terminal rooms on the first floor and operations on the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
East One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Street
Dalton
Village board acts on Canada thistle and depot lighting
The village board ordered cutting and destroying Canada thistles and appointed a committee to approach Illinois Central officials about lighting the depot and grounds. Mary Street paving was postponed due to insufficient funds. Henry Moecker reports good crops from Arkansas Rice Fields. Fred Gold enjoyed a four day Indiana fishing trip and brought back quality fish. Idlewild Country Club planted fish in Homewood Creek including bass and pickerel with expectations of future good fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Mary Street
Henry Moecker
Arkansas
Fred Gold
Indiana
Fred
Idlewild Country Club
Homewood
B&O C T Fined For Crossing Trespass
The B and O C T Terminal Railroad was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Judge Schafer's Court Riverdale. The ruling cited the 137th street crossing as the basis for the penalty with proceedings dated July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & O. C. Terminal Railroad
Close call at Wilmette beach rescue
Miss Marie O'Brien visiting her aunt Mrs. B Switzer and friends waded into a deep hole while bathing at Wilmette. They kept apart from other bathers and clung to each other in danger of drowning until an attendant aided their recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie O’brien
Legion Carnival Returns to Dalton Park Week
Paul Gall Post American Legion hosts its open air carnival for a fourth year with new rides and novelties. Arrangements Chair L Edward Brook says merchants will provide quality offerings for a week of recreation ending Sunday August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
L. Edward Brookfelt
Friends of the Legion
Legion
Park and Lincoln Avenues
Dalton
Lester Brookfelt
Foreman Shot at Federal Ice Co Plant in Riverdale
Clemens Marks a 45 year old foreman at the Federal Ice Co plant Riverdale was shot to death at 2 am while resting in a shack. George Toczek who had been dismissed by Marks confessed to the murder after shooting himself and dying in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens Marks
Federal Ice Co
Riverdale
Marks
George Toczek
Blue Island
Toczek
St. Francis Hospital
Berndt Family Visits Krueger Household for Five Days
Mr and Mrs Jos Berndt and their son Junior traveled from St Louis Missouri by car this week to spend five days with Mr and Mrs Aug Krueger. The visit centers on family time and local hospitality in the community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Berndt and Son
St. Louis
Aug, Krueger
Acme Picnic And Goodfellowship Club Jamboree
Local industry Acme Steel Co. employees, about 1500 strong, joined by families for a Goodfellowship Club outing at the Forrest Reserve near Thornton. The day featured free treats, an orchestral program, and a ball game between married and single men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steel Co
Goodfellowship Club
Childers
Forrest
Thornton
Elks Lodge Forms Welfare Activities Committee
The Harvey Illinois Elks lodge inaugurates a Welfare Activities Committee to manage local efforts of the Illinois Elks Association program aiding crippled children. Exalted Ruler Joseph W. Chapman names Jack Owen chair with a nine member panel including George P. Fisher and John A. Thiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Elks Lodge of
Illinois Elks Association
Joseph W. Chapman
Jack Owen
George P. Fisher
John A. Thiel
F.A. Bruggeman
Fred G. Hudson
Floyd J. Page
Dixie Highway Opens Sunday Parade Through Homewood
The Dixie Highway official opening is at 2 30 p m Sunday August 11 at 147th and Dixie with county officials including the commissioners attending. A parade will form there and proceed to Homewood and back. Photographers from Chicago papers will be on hand.
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147Th
Dixie
Homewood
Eveveryone
Chicago
Fred Wittrock Guest Of Krueger Family
Fred Wittrock, brother of Mrs. Aug Krueger, visits the Krueger family. He has endured neuritis but is now rapidly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wittrock
Aug. Krueger
Krueger
Birthday party for Bernard Hausman draws friends attention
A group of Bernard Hausman’s young friends gathered at his home last Saturday to celebrate his 14th birthday with games and lunch. They plan to continue the celebration for his upcoming 15th birthday.
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Bernard Hausman
Bernard
Acme
138Th
Halsted Street
Eugene Lynch
Edward Dillner
Myrtle
Arthur
East
Canada
Montreal
Charles Hameister
Acme Steel Company
Feil
Roseland Community Hospital
Howard P. Doyle
Woodlawn
Riverdale
Chicago
Chicago Evening American
State Street
Roseland
L. O. Gary
147Th Street
Emma
Lingley
Gary
West
Rocky Mountains
George Colwell
Phyllis
Junior
R. V. Trimble
Corinne
N. Y
Danco Club
Christ Schmutzler
Germany
Schmutzler
Fadderland
Net Burglars Capture Gang of Four Youths Confess
Ken sington police arrest four youths suspected of a rampage of garage and home burglaries. Joseph Repsus of Phoenix NL led the gang, stole a car from Steve Rozzongi, and confessed. Other members include John Makolayck, Charles Stabulak, and John Pikovz. A fifth, Andrew Stahovic, is being sought. The gang described a tire theft and resale ring across multiple garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Joseph Repsus
Phoenix
Steve Rozzongi
Halsted Street
Repsus
St. Charles School For
John Makolayck
East 119Th Place
Pontiac Reformatory
Pontiac
Miller
Charles Stabulak
Michigan Avenue
John Pikovz
Harvey
Inl
Andrew Stahovic
Andy Gump
Town News Briefs From Dolton and Nearby Areas
Reports of illness and burial for Mr Edward Stewart and Ralph Squires. Visits to Manhattan Montana Yellowstone Park and Black Hills. A bicycle found near Panhandle C E I tower likely stolen. Birth of an eleven pound boy to Mr and Mrs Edward Smith of Pohlers Court Dalton. Birthday party for Mrs John Matthiesen with guests from Chicago and nearby towns. Lost purse with key and money in Riverdale or Dolton. Reward offered.
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Edward Stewart
Detroit
Michigan
Stewart
Ralph Squires
Bert Proper
Minnie
Bernice
Beetty Jane
Walter Pohlers
Manhattan
Montana
West
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
South Dakota
J. J. Smith
Panhandle
Towerman
A. Paynter
G. Baumgartner
E. Dickelman
Rainbow Beach
Chicago
Edward Smith
Pohlers Court
Dalton
John Matthiesen
J. Krueger
W. Alm
H. Nelson
C. Sadler
G. Pieplow
L. Engle
Lucy Westerhoff
Ray Baumgartner
E. Matz
Christ Matthiesen
Riverdale
Dolton
Wm. Peterson
Indiana Avenue
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Bell Telephone News
First National Bank of
Homewood News
Louis School
Legion Carnival
Foreman
Self
Pat Hennesy
The
Pointer
Elks Committee
Harvey Lodge
Dixie Highway
Ruth Lawall
Blue Island Hospital
G. L. Ball
Prose
Peoria
Iil
KE. V. Price
Triangle Toggery
Bridge
Nest Slip
Idson Tiver
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