Riverdale Board Advances Budget and Water Charge News
Riverdale trustees met August 1 with reports on July 1934 finances showing Corporate fund 760.78 and Special assessment fund 32,783.58, plus July collections. A $4500 donation to the fire department was recorded and a $47.90 pump charge to Acme Steel was authorized on the water bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Nelson
Robinson
Schroll
Hankihan
Hauschmann
Torpy
Claussen
Neson
Police
Fire and Water
Hanihan
Fire Department
Louis E. Haht
Justice of the Peace
John E. Kinney
Acme Steel Company
S. A. Healy & Co
Harvey Kruse
Kruse
University of Chicago
Harvey
Riverdale
Tlinois Central Railroad Company
Hanschmann
Ilinois
Department of Public Work
Mhehwars
Ju'y
Zornow
Hankian
Teidrick Hareer
Tahway Department
Frank Crasada
Flk
Tarver Til
Ternstee
Riverdale Park District
Jo Mumarewshi Wins Citywide Tennis Novice Title
Philippine star Jo Mumarewshi, a Riverdale teen, won the girls novice title at a Chicago citywide tennis tourney with two straight sets. The event drew 3600 entries, with preliminaries in north south east and west parks and finals at the Chicago Town and Tennis club. Riverdale can be proud of its rising star as she ages toward a future in tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening American
Chicago Town and Tennis Club
Riverdale
Holton
South End Tennis Association
Riverdale’s Pennsylvania railroad station wrecked this week
Workmen this week completed the wrecking of Riverdale’s old Pennsylvania railroad station at 137th street and Wabash avenue built about 1865 after the Civil War. The station’s agents over the years included Thompson, Frank R Baker, Vic Baker, and J M Dean with service ending around 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qld
Riverdale
Pennsylvania Railroad
137Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Thompson
Frank R. Baker
Vic Baker
Clobs
J M. Dean
Passeneimery
Eythe
Mis Tee Pane and davehtor Dar- Ver Vote ped barn Satu
A report on a local event with misread names and scattered details. The piece mentions a gathering, a party, a vote, and a game scene near Del i Voltupe with references to people, places, and a press presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Gustave J. Schultz Dies After 24 Years in Riverdale
Gustave J. Schultz formerly of Riverdale died at his Chicago home on August 20. Born in Germany on March 10, 1876, he leaves a son William a daughter Mrs. Fred Altringer a stepson Fred Semran and a stepdaughter Mrs. George Geithufe. Funeral was held August 22 at St. Paul’s Church Crand Crossing with interment at Forest Home.
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Gustave J. Schultz
Riverdale
St. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago
Germany
William
Fred Altringer
Fred Semran
George Geithufe
St. Paul’s Church
Crand Crossing
Forest Ilome
Social notes from Muskegon area and surrounding communities
Reports recount Herbert Eggerston visiting his cousin Fred Mohr in Muskegon and several social events. A Card Club shower for Miss Marian Rech was held at Mrs. G P Lane’s home with numerous attendees. Other notices include travel and visits by local residents, nun-in-training students in Wilmette, a vacation departure to Chile, and local sales listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Eggerston
Muskegon
Micch
Fred Mohr
Lincoln Avenue
Card Club
Marian Rech
G. P. Lane
J. Neiner
E. Russell
Airs
H. Lucken
F. A. Rech
G. Sutton
F Sibbert
Ars. W
G. Middendorf
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Edward Lieb
Park Avenue
Iyton
Conover
Wis
Flint Lake
Junior Ehlers
Willam Ehlers
Ty Iron
Chile
Tuessee
Sophie Lezeau
Miller’. Camp
Indiana State Danes Park
Local and Personal News From Dolton and Nearby Areas
Local notes report travels and family events in Dolton Riverdale and Pontiac spans August 19 to 23. See visits by Misses Waddell and Stanley to California relatives. bids and social events including a joint birthday at the Ehlert residence. births in Riverdale and Glenwood region. trips to Detroit Sheboygan Falls Alabama and Tennessee. and vacation activity by Mrs. Lydia Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorrene Waddell
Virginia Stanley
California
Virginia
San Jose
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Arthur T. Bidwell
Diva UL
Dolton
Fred T. Ehlert
William F. Propper
Louis Rudloff
Riverdale
Bowler
Wis
Sophie Staszak
South Park Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Edward Staszak
Leo Hiorn
Julia Parks
Sheboygan Falls
Fred J. Ehlert
Ehlert
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Dalas R. Herrold
State Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
George Tuch
Edna Tuch
Rhoda Tarpenhorst
Bunco
Patsy Hawes
Marilyn
Joyce
Betty de Vries
Donald
Ruth Engel
Harold McGrain
Homewood
Shirley
Ray Tatgenhorst
D. J. Bonzo
Junior
Edna
Ruth Skipton
Columbus
Ohio
Lena Warren
Rena Hinkle
Union City
Ind
J .M. Deam
James McLaughlin
Rosemary
Richard McDonald
Pontiac
Edward Schafer
E. 186Th Street
Roseland Community Hospital
James H. Helms
Morris
Pooston
Alabama
Henderson
Tennessee
Lydia Hoffman
New York
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
J. D Young
Peggy
Edbrooke Avenue
Winchester
Tenn
Mrs. Young
Thornton CCC Camp No 2605 Begins Operation in Forest Preserve
The CCC camp at Thornton Forest Preserve is now in operation with 220 boys in tents and a plan to reach 250. First Lieut. James H. Van Zyler leads the camp, Second Lieut. Wiliam A. Towns visits, and Major Gate oversees forest work. Construction of 17 permanent buildings starts soon as crews remain in the Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Thronton Forest Preserve
James H. van Zyler
Wiliam A. Towns
Chicago
How Chicago Is Libeled How Chicago Is Libeled Hails Calamity
A Springfield Ohio paper reprints a Dalton resident letter critical of a Chicago strike coverage. It cites United Press reporting calling the government mediator helpless and labels the article as bunk. The piece contrasts alarming headlines with calm crime and business notes about Chicago.
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Loop
Chenco
Chicago Tribune
Daily News
Hearst
Chicago
Loop Press
Springfield
Ohio
Dalton
Jessie
George
United Press
Strike movement gains momentum in Chicago transit
A six day bus drivers walkout threatens to paralyze transportation for 4 million people. A federal mediator calls conciliation impossible. Twenty thousand streetcar and elevated line workers await a vote on joining the bus strike. Police tighten patrols as officials warn of major disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Loop
Iva Mc Powell
T Jook
Ampalamated Association
Parrot Fever Vaccine May Be Superseded by Boiling
A note suggests that while a vaccine exists to fight parrot fever, boiling the parrot could be a cheaper preventive measure. The remark reflects debates on disease control methods and cost considerations in public health.
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Brick Company
Jains Harvey
Illinois Central
Wumarewshi
Bavern— Young
Jo Mumarewshi
Loyecrdale Tenme
Mothey Faurel
Frings Guinte
Jo Kumarowskl
Norman Miller
Bliss
Idaho
J Harry Morgan
Route 49
Merman Werner
John Reluens
Norman
Panhandle
Indiana Avenue
Art Buechler
Thornton
Dave
Indy
City and National Press
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