Dolton Board Grants Tap Sewer and Appoints Marshal
Dolton Indiana board meeting notes discuss granting a tap on Park Avenue sewer after building a catch basin and 4 inch tile, approving John R. Spencer as village marshal candidate with a trial, and authorizing bills for sewer services and repairs. Other items cover street repairs, plank crossings, lamp cord for school, fire hose purchase, and hall gutter repairs with contractor oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Park Avenue
Wm. Maurer
John Schroeder
Chicago Street
West Hammord
John R. Spencer
A. A. Jackson
F. Pieplow
A. Hagen
Rodman
A. P. Burk
Dickelman
Albrecht
Greenwood Road
Fredericka
Indiana Avenue
Eangleside Avenue
Krueger
Main Streets
Needles
Village
Moomaw
Lincoln Avenue
147Th Street
Vie
Dillner
Fred B. Schubert
Dal ton Athlete Ed Stahnke Survives Acute Appendicitis
Had Fast I C Trip Ed Stahnke of Dalton faced a medical emergency while traveling to Manhattan Illinois. Sick at the wheel he was diagnosed with acute appendicitis after a stop at Riverdale and Blue Island Hospital where surgeons operated. He is recovering and expected to return to work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stahnke
Dalton
Manhattan
Monee
Illinois Central
Riverdale
Kohlar
Blue Island Hospital
Printer's Picnic Brings editors and printers together
The Calumet Ben Franklin Club held a four family outing at Pat Dally's Grove in Riverdale on August 14 with about 130 attendees. Carl P. Morgan and Floyd Haas won the horseshoe contest. first prize was a printers' stick given to Haas by Morgan. Umpires George F. Roberta and Davy Dryberg were escorted off after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Ben Franklin Club
Calumet District
Pat Dally
Riverdale
Wind son to study at University of Kentucky
Goes to Kentucky Gerhard Wind son of Rev. H Wind leaves next Friday for Louisville to pursue school work and study journalism at the University of Kentucky. A farewell party Sunday evening honored him with guests Alfred Hischke Dan Hennig Barbara Hennig Selma Kemnitz Alpha Roecker Selma Brauer Chicago Malvina Gimbal Paula Engelbrecht Oak Park Luther Ohbeck Leonard Sanderson Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Wind
Rev
H. Wind
Louisville
University of Kentucky
Alfred Hischke
Dan Hennig
Barbara Hennig
Selma Kemnitz
Alpha Roecker
Selma Brauer
Chicago
Malvina Gimbal
Paula Engelbrecht
Oak Park
Luther Ohbeck
Leonard Sanderson
Chicago University
Luther League Picnic Date Change in Crete
The American Luther League announces its picnic in Crete on Sunday August 22, moving from the 21st. The outing starts in the morning. A C & E I L railroad train leaves Dalton at 9 30 a m Chicago time. The grounds are reachable also by the Kankakee car from Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Luther League
Crete
Dalton
C. & Ell BR. R
Chicago
Riverdale Hose Co. to Host Members and Families Outing
Firemen's Notice for Riverdale Hose Co. No. 1 announces a member and family outing on Sunday August 29 920 at Schultz's south end on Ashland Ave near 138th Street. Pass leaves hose house at a.m. sharp. Ladies urged to bring lunch. hose company provides refreshments. F O Bergold secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Hose Co
Schultz
Ashland Avenue
138Thtreet
A.m. Sharp
Hose Co
F. O. Bergold
Ladwigs Return to Riverdale after Detroit Stay
Mr and Mrs John Ladwig have lived in Detroit for four years and decided to move back to Riverdale returning Thursday They will stay with relatives temporarily until future plans are made Dr Albritton visits with son Elmer Albritton of St Paul Minnesota Mrs Albritton and daughter Catherine MacLaggan visit Prof H B Black and wife in Mattoon Il MacLaggan has become a professor at Denau University Green Castle Indiana Denau University a Methodist institution Miss MacLaggan is Dr and Mrs J Albritton's daughter Also note an upcoming ice cream social at St Pauls church Aug 21 and meetings of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Aug 25 with mite boxes due by Sept 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ladwig
Detroit
Riverdale
Hursday
Ladwig
Pointer
Diggins
Dr. Albritton
Elmer
Albritton
St. Paul
Minnesota
Albit
Asbury University
Young People’s Society of
St. Paul’s Church
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Local Church Ladies Aid Meetings and Community Notes
Dalton Illinois column reports Ladies' Aid groups at Dalton M. I. church and St. Paul's church serving coffee. various residents travel, visit, or entertain relatives in Wisconsin and the east. A child escapes injury after clothes catch fire, mother rescues her. wardens and locals mentioned include John B. Spencer as village marshal and workers in Harvey and Buda shops. a K of C festival is advertised with Mardi Gras theme and dancing. local incidents include a lost pocketbook reward and minor theft from a carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Go. Naini
Wisconsin
East
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
LUTHERANS MEET IN BLUE ISLAND FOR JOINT SYNOD CONVENTION
Blue Island hosts the 45th regular convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio and allied bodies. About 251 ministers and delegates are expected as the biennial gathering opens with services in German and English. Arthur Nicholson will be ordained as a foreign missionary to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
United States
Canada
Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of
Ohio
Martin Doermann
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Joint Synod of
Somerset
Perry County
Texas
Australia
D. Schuett
Arthur Nicholson
Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary
India
Joint
Synod of Ohio
Doermann
Elmer Nicholson
Arthur
Laura
Kodur
Puttur
von Fisher
Springfield
Minn
Dolton Church Plans Sunday Sermon By Rev Paul J Dilley
Dolton Methodist Church announces Sunday morning preaching at 11 by Rev Paul J Dilley of the Young Men's Christian Association. The Epworth League holds its Vesper service at 6 45 p m. J L Albritton is the pastor and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Dilley
Young Men’s Christian Association
Epworth League
Orr Druggist Heads to Greenfield for Visit
Chas C Orr the druggist leaves Thursday evening for Greenfield Ind to spend several days with Mrs Orrs kin. The piece notes profiteers checking returned and countermanded goods as workers complain at closed factory gates. RAGS The Pointer seeks clean cotton rags for washing presses with a 50 pound request for boys and girls to bring items. The column adds a wry remark on teachers and wedding bells in local civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Orr
Greenfield
Ind
Better Babies Exposition in Dolton and Riverdale
Dolton village hall hosts a Baby Exposition on Thursday August 26 starting at 10 a.m. Nurse supervisors Rose Armstrong and Verna Phillips organize with several mothers showing interest. Dr Caroline Hedger will lecture at 3 p.m. A Welfare Movie will accompany the event and weighing and measuring of babies is offered. A Dolton Woman's Club prize of five dollars goes to the most perfect baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Riverdale
Rose Armstrong
R. N
Verna Phillips
Caroline Hedger
Dolton Woman's Club
K C Festival Draws Crowds and Awards First Dance Prize
The Mid-Summer Festival by Pinta Council K of C runs nightly with large crowds. The prize waltz awarded to Miss Marie Claussen of Dalton and Mr. Fred Meyer of West Pullman, with Mr. and Mrs. George Kay of Riverdale placing close second. The festival ends with a Mardi Gras celebration next Sunday, the biggest event yet in Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinta Council K
Marie Claussen
Dalton
Fred Meyer
West Pullman
George Kay
Riverdale
Springfield Fire Chiefs Attend State Association Convention
Fire Chief L. E. Reich of Riverdale and Edward F. Dillner and Fred Ott of Dalton left Wednesday for Springfield Alabama to attend the annual State Firemen's Association Convention in session August 19 20 and 21. The firemen expect a lively convention and local delegates will report their activities on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Reich
Riverdale
Edward F. Dillner
Fred Ott
Dalton
Springfield
State Firemen’s Association
Sidewalk Bids for Highlawn School Dalton District 148
The Board of Education District 148 Cook County invites sealed bids by Sept 6 1920 at 8 p m Chicago time for removal of old sidewalk around Highlawn school and laying 225 feet of new cement sidewalk. Bids must comply with Riverdale ordinances and include written guarantee. See Members Sellin and VanderVeen for details. The board may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dalton
Cook County
Chicago
Highlawn School
Riverdale
Sellin
VanderVeen
Board OF Education District 148
Cook Co
Sealed bids sought for Dalton driving school bus
District 148 invites sealed bids for driving of a school bus and pupil transportation to and from 147th street Calumet River and Chicago street Lincoln avenue school building for ten school months. Bidders must provide bus housing and grease. Bids due August 19 1920 8 p m Chicago time. Board may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dalton
Ill
147Th Street
Calumet River
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
Bids Sought for Coal by Dolton School District
The Board of Education District 148 Cook County invites sealed bids by Aug 19 1920 8:00 p m for Clinton County Indiana or Franklin County Hl fourth vein mine run coal to be delivered to Lincoln Avenue 180 tons Chicago Street 120 tons and Highlawn 25 tons basements by Sept 8 1920 to prevent school winter shutdowns. Rejections reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dist
Cook County
Chicago
Clinton County
Ind
Franklin County
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Highlawn
Board of Education Dist
Dolton, Tl
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I. C. Trip
Kentucky
Luther League
Dalton M. I. Church
M. R. Weidner
W. S. Wilcox
John Birch
Baby
Catherine Kurz
Peter Kurz
L. O. Gary
Omaha
Manitou Springs
Pueblo
Denver
Golo
John Hausman
Bernward
Hilsborough
North Dakota
Mr. Hausman
Emil Kaiser
Wisconsin River
Kilborn
Jacob Lau
Sheboygan, Wis
Aecord
Jake
Delton Board
John B. Spencer
Poiner
John
Vernon Day
State University
Champaign
Buda
Harvey
K. of C
Mich
Sams
L. S. Willis
Panama
Iowa
Roy Smyth
Herman Wulff
Walter May
Ford
Mau
Clara Stier
Lettie Roth
Fred Riebe
Geo Stier
Shelby, Mich
Wm. Ehlers
G. J. Vulcanizing Shop
Wash. Ave
Mecca
Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod
Dolton Methodist Church
J. L. Albritton
K. C
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