Riverdale Board Reviews Repairs and Speed Trap Claim
Riverdale Trustees meet to authorize repairs on streets and water lines, review tarvia work, and address a claim against the American Surety Co. by filing a condensed audit report. A new police car is proposed with $350 in industry and citizen contributions and $130 for the old vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Claussen
Lane
Illinois Central RB. B
LC. Water Jain
Lark
I. C
Hazen
Ivanhoe
138Th Street
Martin
139Th, LaSalle and
Wabash Avenue
Graves
Tuttle Brick Co
Colonel Sprague
I. H. B. Water Main
Torpy
Federal Tee Co
Reich
Halsted
139Th Street
Herbert Zornow
Riverdale
American Surety Go. of
New York
Clark Street
T. HB
Chicago Tribune
Zorman
Tribune
Mrs Casanoy and party sail to South Haven for visit
Mrs Lewis Casanoy, daughter Taha Lee, and Lee Gladstone left Tuesday by boat for South Haven Michigan to spend a few days with friends, traveling together and visiting accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Casanoy
Taha Lee
Lee Gladstone
South Haven
Mich
August Hammermeister longtime crossing watchman dies at 61
August Hammermeister a veteran crossing watchman for the B and O railroad died August 6 at age 61 years 4 months 27 days after retirement illness. Born March 4 1855 in Wasnow Germany he emigrated 1881 and lived in Riverdale 43 years with wife Dora Cording since 1882. Survived by widow two sons Otto and Henry daughter Adele plus 15 grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Ernest of Blue Island and sister Fredericka Foss of Germany. Funeral Monday at home conducted by Rev W de Kemnitz interment Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammermeister
Henry
Wasnow
Hegisbeelin
Germany
America
Richton
Peotone
Til
Riverdale
Dora Cording
Otto
Adele
Fred Stuterriem
Ernest
Blue Island
Fredericka Foss
Vr. Hammermeister
W. de Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
Auto Crash Injures Mrs Hendrickson in Riverdale
Mrs Astrid Hendrickson aged years was seriously injured last Wednesday when a coupe with a rumble seat struck a brick truck and overturned twice in a vacant lot east of the Maurer real estate office on Leyden avenue Riverdale. Mrs Alice Townsend and a boy and young lady in the car escaped with minor injuries. Mrs Hendrickson’s arm was caught in the door and prostrate she was helped off the car. Mrs Tendrickson later was taken to Roseland Community hospital with broken ribs and torn muscles and was reported improving gently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrid Hendrickson
Hermosa Avenue
Morgan Park
188Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Maurer Real Estate
Alice Townsend
Wm. Townsend
Longwood Drive
Trendrickson
Townsend
Iendrickson
Elmer Schmitteler
Tendrickson
Roseland Community Hospital
Terarin
Illinois Central Cuts Fares On Suburban Trains
Announcement by J V Lanigan passenger rate manager states Illinois Central will slash five trip fares on electric suburban trains in the Chicago area effective Aug 75. The reduction, about 264 percent in many cases, offers two rides for slightly more than a one way ticket, with tickets valid for one round trip or a two person one way trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
J. V. Lanigan
Linois Central
Chicago
Judge Johnson nominates George Bl. Gq. Johnson for federal judge
President Hoover announced the appointment of George bl GQ Johnson as United States district attorney to be federal district judge for the northern district of lingis. The nomination will go to the Senate for approval when it reconvenes in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Hoover
George Bl GQ
United States
Lingis
Senate
Dalton to Host First Street Dance Arranged by Paul Gall Post
Paul Gall Post schedules a Dalton street dance series with the first event set for Saturday evening August 20. He predicts a large turnout and promises further particulars next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post
Dalton
Dolton Post Office Adopts New Mail Schedule Changes
The Dolton post office announces revised daily mail departure times due to reduced rail service affecting Chicago and nearby cities. First, second, and third outgoing mails have updated cutoffs, with deliveries rescheduled to maintain daily service. Postmaster Edward Brookfelt urges patron cooperation amid ongoing railroad constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Oval
Chicago
Une Sinssler
Thei
Edward Hrookfelt
Dolion’ I
Ivanhoe Playground Pet Show Delights Local Children
Ivanhoe’s playground hosts a Pet Show on August 5 drawing strong attendance and proud parents. Winners include Best Looking Pets Bruno the bear, best kept pets the Zilberger twins’ goldfish, and Streak the police dog. A dog and cat display wowed crowds as children and families enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
Toe Dowling
Howard Ames
Bruno
Betty Jean Ressar
Betty Jane Reasor
Yorothy Hobbs
Mary Hobbs
Zilberger
Wold Fish
Elmer
Turtle
Dora Lindelot
Streak
Robbe
Betty Reppert
Laggreave Bultman
Matthew Mark
Luke
John
Phillis May Reaser
Daniel Arndt
Rawle
Tudiun
Wis Wio
Democrats to Hold Picnic Sunday August 14
The Democratic group invites friends to a picnic on Sunday August 14 at Cal not Grath and Cale ay. The event features dancing prizes and speakers including Congressman Edward A. Kelly Thomas J. Courtnes Clayton F. Smith Sheldon W. Govier and Frank Walsh among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yenmeratic Club
Cal
Lost brown leather purse reported between Delton and Harvey
A brown leather purse belonging to a woman was lost Friday evening between Delton and Harvey. It contained C&M and family letters and keys. The finder is asked to contact Peter J. DeYoung and Warvey 1:15-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C&m
Delton
Harvey
Ewnard
Irs
Peter J. DeYoung
Warvey
Local and Personal News from Riverdale and Nearby
A collection of social notes from Riverdale and surrounding areas highlights a Lake Wen vacation for the Kipley family with relatives visiting, along with State health nurse Miss McCarquodale assessing welfare needs. Other items mention August Krueger’s favorable recovery, Howard Nelson's Wisconsin Minnesota tour, and Mrs. Bubbles Nelson hosting Chicago guests for a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Kipley
Lake Wen
Wis
Emily Claussen
Riverdale and
Dalton
Salvation Army
Camp Reinberg
Arden Shores
Alma Isler
Miss Hier
the Dimes
Indiana
August Krueger
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Howard Nelson
Wisconsin
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Luebker
Riverdale
Dorothy
Marion Cardin
Chicago
Mary Alda
Bubbles
Nelson
William Koempel
West LB 8Th Street
Germany
Wir
Koempel
Tie
Emil Winters
St. Louis
Scribe
Kansas City
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Emil
Gesundheit
Aufjedersehn
Pamil
Gi Joon
Laan
Apily
P T A Basket Picnic at Delton Park
The Tinegin Parents and Teachers Association invitation lists a basket picnic at Delton Park on Wednesday August 17 at 10 o’clock for members and friends and Franklin aunt Washington Parent Teachers Association members. Grown ups share lunch. games and races for children. publicity chairman noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwok
Lownt
Delton Park
The
Tinegin Parents and Teachers ‘Association
Franklin Aunt
Notice to bidders for 500 feet of 24 inch double jacket hose
Sealed bids will be received by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Dullon up to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening August ward A.D. 1 for 500 feet of 24 inch double jacket fire hose complete with couplings guaranteed for 10 years and to withstand a pressure of SUV pain. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Village Clerk WMG Dullton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dullon
Ward
A. D
Suv
WMG
Dol'ton
Main Street paving plans advance through Calumet and Riverdale
The Independent Construction Co begins paving 3 miles of Cottage Grove Avenue from State Line through Riverdale to Indiana state line. County plans include a Calumet River bridge near 198th Street. Local committees and Attorney Samuel K. Mirkman spearhead the effort to ease traffic and promote a new north south route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldin Steed Minelen Dollon
State Line
Calumet City
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Ue Independent Construction Uv
Calvytts
Dalton
Ford Point
Hegewisth
Chamber of Commerce
Delton
Main Street
Ford
Lyong
Burnham
Barnett
Dand Avenue
Indiana State Line
Hammond
Samuel K. Miurkman Wasade
Pennsylvania
Torrence Avenue
State Line Street
Lamemond
Indiana
Cottage Grove Avenue
Calumet River
South Tolland
Ehner Berger
Tlet
Village Board Thanks Subscribers for Police Car Fund
The Village Board of Rithee expresses thanks to subscribers including Aready Farms Milling Co Allen Hotel Acme Steel Acme Petralean Branigar Brus.a and others for generous support toward purchasing a new police car. Endorsed by Wa J Clagssen president and board of trustees. Donation from OH Polive Radio noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rithee
Wa. J. Clagssen
Trustons
Aready Farms Milling Co- Allen
Acme Steel Co
Acme Petralean Co
Branigar Brus.a. Alfred Burth
Paul Covola
A. P. Cundury Central Cold Storage Co
First Brusk Aid Savings
Riverdale
Hammond Lumber Co
Hales and Wanter Co
Thos. I. Winey Lo
Ivanhoe
Joseph Maddala Pipe-n-Peace
Paul Schalts
Curt Bestason
OH Polive Radio
Golf Match Sunday at Pipe-O-Peace Course
Manager A B F Wendt hosts a golf event Sunday August 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pipe-O-Peace Course on Uist and Halsted. Pros Jim Noonan Van Gardiner Al Meek and Bill Pachot compete in a public, free admission match open to players and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BF. Wendt
Piper-Peace Tf
Uist
Halsted Streets
Jim Noonan
Lansing Airport Co
van Gardiner
Vflossmoor C. C
al Meee
Evergreen C. C
Bill Pachot
Pipe-o’-Peace
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Village of Riverdale
Police Committee
Dalton Board
Pointer
August Hammermeister
Dolton Postal News
Jolly
P. T. A. Basket Picnic
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Cottage Grove Ave
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