Cook County Faces Road Money Stated as Insult by President
Anton J. Cermak, president of the Cook County board, denounces state finances claiming Cook motorists paid 23.6 million in auto licenses since 1920 while receiving only 142.63 miles of roads costing about 3.28 million. He argues downstate gets far more road mileage under a new 100 million bond plan, prompting county taxes to fund local thoroughfares. Emmerson tables show county and state vehicle tax totals.
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Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Cook County
Small
Downstate
Louis L. Emmerson
Editor Carl P. Morgan Buys Wicks Department Store
Editor and publisher Carl P. Morgan with James F. Phillips and Dr. Charles E. Clayton purchase the Wicks store at 74th and Cottage Grove Ave for more than 100000 in cash. A 20 year lease with total rent of 400000 accompanies the deal. Phillips is known for designing the Cook County Tuberculosis Clinic Auto and aiding Christmas Seals.
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Carl P. Morgan
Calumet Index
James F. Phillip
Charles E. Clayton
Wicks
74Th
Cottage Grove Ave
Morgan
James E. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Cook County
Calumet City to Open New Hospital at State Line Street
A former two story residence at 686 State Line street on the Illinois side will be opened as the Calumet City hospital within days. The new facility will house twenty patients and include two operating rooms an X ray room a laboratory and a kitchen.
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State Line Street
Illinois
Calumet City Hospital
Street Car Collision Near 130th Street Leaves Five Hurt
A southbound street car struck a Nash sedan at the S C subway at 130th Street last Tuesday at 4 45 PM. Driver Harry Turnquist and his wife and four children escaped serious injury though cut and bruised. They were treated at Dr Walker's office and the wrecked car towed to a garage as fire and police responded.
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Nash
S. C
130Th Street
Harry Turnquist
Eggleston Ave
Turnquist
Calumet
Fourth District American Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Dalton
The Fourth District Committee of American Legion Auxiliary will be guests of Paul Gall Unit No 303 at Village Hall Dalton Illinois Thursday evening Aug 18 at 8 pm. All auxiliary members are urgently requested to be present. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs Ethel Aiken district committee woman.
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Fourth District Committee of
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Gall
Village Hall
Dalton
Ill
Ethel Aiken
4Th District
Quiet Dalton Wedding Unites Martha Kalas and Wallace Tourtellotte
Miss Martha E Kalas and Wallace L Tourtellotte wed at the First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage with family in attendance. The bride is an accountant at First National Bank Dalton, the groom foreman at Acme Steel Riverdale. After September 15 they reside at 425 Main Street Dolton.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Dalton
A. A. Myers
Martha E. Kalas
Wallace L. Tourtellotte
Clara Kalas
N. M. Tourtellotte
Nathaniel M. Tourtellotte
First National Bank of
Acme Steel Company
Riverdale
Main Street
Dolton
Stevenson Ranny wedding at Federated Church Harvey
Miss Helen Stevenson daughter of Dr and Mrs G A Stevenson married Ralph R Ranny of Chicago at the Federated Church Harvey on Saturday afternoon July 30. The bride a Harvey native and Illinois graduate taught English and Latin in Windsor and Gardiner high schools and belongs to Pi Delta Phi. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Mark J Ranny Metamora and University of Illinois class of 1923 works for Illinois Bell in Chicago. They plan to reside in Harvey.
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Federated Church
Harvey
Helen Stevenson
G. A. Stevenson
Ralph R. Ranny
Chicago
Thornton Township High School
University of Illinois
Windsor and
Gardiner,Illi
Pi Delta Phi
Mark J. Ranny
Metamora
Ill
Illinois
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Village notice on trash receptacles in Riverdale alleys
Notice from Riverdale Village notifying residents that garbage must be placed in receptacles and not thrown in alleys or premises. This health measure is to be observed by all persons, by order of the President and Board of Trustees. George L. Koehler, Village Clerk. 13-2
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Delicatessen Purchased by Nellie Granmaison in Dalton
Nellie Granmaison announces the purchase of the Myrtle Fisher delicatessen at 417 Chicago Street, Dalton. She invites friends to call and welcome the new owner.
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Myrtle Fisher
Chicago Street
Dalton
Nellie Granmaison
Lost pair of shell-run glasses in Dolton area
Miss Alpha Perry of 525 Main Street Dolton reports a lost pair of shell-run glasses between Main street Dolton and I C Depot. Contact Dolton 389.
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Main Street
Dolton
I. C. Depot
Alpha Perry
Dolton Council Advances Water Mains and Dog Licenses
The Dolton Board met in regular session with full attendance. Officers reported progress on the 138th and Indiana water main tie in and a new reservoir main to be in operation soon. An ordinance requiring dog licenses was approved and will be published. Sewer work for Shepard subdivision was approved and contracts will be let shortly. Police to curb noisy motorcycles with mufflers, and street repairs with tar via ordered.
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Dolton Board
Harms
Propper
Savage
Shepard
Board of Local Improvements
Riverdale Board
Zornow
Schimdt
Ortel
Halsted Street
136Th
138Th Street
136Th Street
State Highway Commission
Schmidt
Indiana Harbor Belt
Indiana Ave
Stewart Ave
139Th
Wentworth Ave
Janeschefski
Washington Heights Bridge Co
Legion Carnival Opens Monday In Dalton
Paul Gall Post No 803 of the American Legion launches a seven night carnival starting next Monday on the vacant lot beside the Dugout in Dalton. No high dives this year but free prizes, with 1500 tickets issued for chances at swings, merry go round, games, a band, and other attractions. Admission is free and all legionnaires are urged to attend.
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Paul Gall
American Legion
Dalton
Brookfelt
Twin City
Gas Plant Shutdown Planned for Blue Island Sept 1
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois will discontinue its Blue Island gas generating plant on August 1 and dismantle the structure except storage tanks. About 18 workers will be laid off as the company shifts to Chicago gas entirely, with customers noticing a different odor.
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Public Service Company of Northern
Dolton Village Trustees Ban Open Cutout Riding
Notice states motorcyclists must refrain from riding with the cutout open as it violates the law and will be prosecuted by order of the Dolton village board of trustees.
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Board of Trustees
Village of
Dolton
Lindbergh Day Closure At Woodshed August Saturday
The Woodshed will be closed all day Saturday August 13 on account of Lindbergh Day. Lindy will be in Chicago tomorrow. call if you see the Lost Eastern Star and White Shrine pin in Dolton. Please contact Dolton 847.
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Lindy
Chicago
Fkastern
White Shriner
Dolton
Local notes cover travels contracts and community events
Mrs Alpha Perry and son Lawrence returned from Detroit. Mr and Mrs Maurice Gladstone plan a lake trip to Buffalo New York. Paseret Dorsey Co finished a 90000 water extension contract to the Shepard subdivision with mains tested at 125 pounds. Donald Packard born July 26 at Roseland Hospital. Riverdale Firemen held a family picnic. Ladies Aid meets August 18. Meta Schroder opens a Novelty Shop at 13819 Edbrooke Ave. Walter Ortel and family return from Indiana Michigan trip. Several residents visit relatives in Detroit and Minnesota and comment on crops and local business.
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Paseret, Dorsey & Co
Shepard
Board of Local Improvements
Donald Henry Packard
Roseland Community Hospital
Pointer
Harold Packard
Riverdale Water Tax Due for Discount Period
Water tax now due in the Village of Riverdale. Payment accepted at the Village Collector Oswald Obeldobel’s office, 4 West 137th Street, daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the discount period.
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Riverdale
West 137Th Street
Oswald Obeldobel
Sewer Work Brings Brick Trucks to 136th Street Concerns
Riverdale board notes slow sewer progress and demands speedups while residents blame brick trucks for damaging 136th Street. An ordinance on inspection charges for mains and sewers passes, and requests to weigh trucks are approved.
Mabel Edna Klaege Dies at 19 in Local Death
Mabel Edna Klaege died August 6 at the home of her aunt Mrs. Wm Hense 7832 Greenwood Ave born June 19 1908 lived here since birth health failed and she passed away at age 19 years 1 month and 18 days She leaves her father G Klaege two brothers Alfred and Arthur relatives and friends Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Pauls Lutheran Church Rev Kemnitz officiating Interment at Oakland Cemetery
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Mabel Edna Klaege
Wm. Hense
Greenwood Ave
G. Klaege
Alfred
Arthur
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
W. J. Kemnitz
Oakland
Cemetary
Gaily Girls Hold Dance at Fiverdale Village Hall
The Gaily Girls host a dance at Fiverdale Village Hall on September 10, 1927 with music by the Harvey Music Masters. This social event showcases local talent and community entertainment in the village.
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Gaily Girls
Fiverdale Village Hall
Harvey Music Masters
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Cermak
Calumet City
Legion Carnival
Lawrence
Detroit
Maurice Gladstone
Buffalo
N. Y
Gladstone
Otto Marbeth
Cleveland
John DeBoer
Egerton
Minnesota
DeBoer
Forest Preserve
Ladies Aid of the Ridge M. E. Church
Ernest Diekman Jr
Meta Schroder
Edbrooke Ave
Thomas Honors
Engine Co
Stitzel
Sacred Heart Sanitarium
Milwaukee
Walter Ortel
Illinois Central
Randolph Street
Walter Jr
Betta
Indiana
Michigan
Margaret Kriebs
Dubuque
Iowa
Fred Slater
Slater
August Stichweh
Paul
Kenesaw, Nebr
Henry Stichweh
Bellville
Carl Stichweh
Mabel Klaege
136Th St
Ton Malloy Coal Co
Carl Diedle
Lote Cae
Teamster’s Union
Lotz
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