Dolton Riverdale Public Schools Set September Start
Dolton and Riverdale public schools will open September 4 1923 with District 148 noting staff for Lincoln Avenue Chicago Street and Highlawn schools. Temporary building measures for Highlawn and emphasis on early attendance and kindergarten enrollment are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Riverdale
Bright
DIST
Orville T. Bright
Lincoln Avenue
Wayne L. Fuller
Tolita Hanson
Dorothy Galibier
Clara Madsen
Ida E. Rothman
Sophia Lyons
Maud Prewett
Vera Beuchat
Jeannette Harper
Chicago Street
C. L. Zehner
Dorothy A. Deah
Frances Wright
Florence Andersen
Mildred Hinman
Highlawn School
Effie Truax
Dorothy Wilson
Board of Education
Hanschmann
Harper
National Kindergarten College
Parents urged to support children’s schooling and avoid gossip
A pamphlet urges parents to ensure punctual school attendance, avoid gossip about schools or teachers, and address concerns directly with the school. It emphasizes prioritizing children's learning over grades and asks parents to provide money or books on the first day, with options for purchasing second-hand.
Collision injuries man in Blue Island hospital
Henry Muller a popular railroad foreman lies in serious condition at Blue Island hospital after a Sunday evening auto crash at 147th and Chicago street Dalton. His skull is fractured but doctors report gradual improvement while he awaits full recovery. Muller, father of four, was en route to South Holland to instruct workers when his car was struck by a Hammond to Harvey bound vehicle.
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Henry Muller
Blue Island
147Th
Chicago Street
Dalton
South Holland
147Th Street
Hammond
Harvey
Henry
Weidner
Good
St. Francis Hospital
Twin Cities Rally Tops Hamilton Victors 10 8 In Junior League
The Twin Cities defeated the Hamilton Victors 10 to 8 last Sunday with a key 8th inning rally sparked by Brown’s walk Fusch’s single Slims 2 bagger and strong support from the crowd The Twins next face Cherokee A C known as South Chicago and then the White Stars from Chicago’s west side in Labor Day action at 3 p m Rivals Sellin Fole and the Riverdale Boosters set to play the Lafayette Indians in a Northwest side clash
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Twin Cities
Hamilton
White Stars
Chicago
Johnson and Goodrich Battery
Sellin
Fole
Riverdale Boosters
Lafayette Indians
Local Personal Notes from Riverdale and Winsome Ventures
Mrs. Chas. McRill of Youngstown and sister Mrs. Maud Mills of Angola visit Riverdale to see their sister Mrs. Barnes. Local industry expands with Mid-West Sugar plant preparation and Acme Steel Goods Co. nearing completion, promising steady work. John Muller seeks rheumatism treatment in Benton Harbor with family. he remains active in groceries with his wife’s help. An accident in Riverdale injures Oliver Wesley, a Memphis laborer, losing both legs, treated and moved to Illinois Central hospital. Harold and Herbert Diekman return from an overland trip to New York City. Forester team from Calumet Camp to compete at Forest Preserve encampment Sept 1–3 after winning Woodmen picnic. Chas. C. Schnoor buys Kaiser bakery property in Dalton for 5356 dollars. James and Frank Kleinz due home from Ironton after six weeks’ vacation.
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Chas. McRill
Youngstown
Ohio
Maud Mills
Angola
Ind
Riverdale
Barnes
North Harvey
McRill
Mid- West
Acme Steel Goods Co
Acme
John Muller
Northside
Benton Harbor
Mich
Herman Horn
Horn
Johnny
Oliver Wesley
Memphis
Dr. Kollar
Illinois Central Hospital
Wesley
Tennessee
Harold
Herbert Diekman
New York City
Calumet Camp
Woodmen
Cook County
Kaiser Bakery
Chicago Street
Dalton
Burton
Danville
Ill
A.S. Diekman
Community Event Notices Highlight Local Gatherings
The Ladies' Aid of St. Pauls hosts a coffee on Wednesday August 29 in the church basement. St Marys plans a card and dance at the school hall Friday August 31. WCTU meets September 6 at Mrs Headleys home. Calumet Camp MWA hosts a Bunco party September 18 at the village hall. Pinta Council KOC to run a fair carnival September 9 at 187th Street and Wabash Riverdale with open air dancing and free grounds admission. WAGC holds a regular meeting September 7. members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
J. E. Headley
Calumet Camp
Pinta Council
K. of C
187Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
W. A. GC
High School Bus Routes Set to Start Next Tuesday
School buses will operate on the same schedule as last year starting Tuesday morning September 4. Routes run from Dalton Berger South Holland and Thornton to Harvey under the district plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Berger
South Holland
Thornton
Harvey
Noise nuisance patrol to curb late night car horns
Notice warns residents in Doulton and Lead Bives that police will arrest offenders for excessive horn use and open mufflers at night. A motorcycle officer will be assigned to enforce the crackdown and prevent further trouble and expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Might
Doulton
BIVES
Holmes Reports Holiday Fishing in Frankfort
Mr. Horace Holmes of Frankfort Michigan writes from August 24 1923 enjoying a fine time. He hooks a very large fish that breaks the line but still lands a good string of bass and perch. He notes cool but pleasant weather suitable for golf and sends regards to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Mich
Horace Holmes
Dolton Village Truck Parts Stolen Last Tuesday
Dolton President Smyth reports a break in at the village garage behind the village hall last Tuesday night. The thief pried in and stole the timer coils and carburetor from the village truck as the board shows anger and seeks the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth
Dolton
Robbery Confession Ties Riverdale Store Loot to Chicago Merchants
Robbers led by Oswald Obeldobel were linked to a Riverdale shop raid where cigars cigarettes and other merchandise vanished. A gang member confessed at the South Chicago station revealing the thefts were sold to Chicago merchants. Obeldobel cannot yet recover specific property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Obeldobel
South Chicago
Obeldobel
Riverdale
Chicago
Obel
Thornton Township Treasurer Publishes Annual School Report
Dr. G A Stevenson township school treasurer presents the annual financial report in The Pointer. The neatly arranged document helps taxpayers across districts review financial conditions and serves as a handy future reference for district records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Stevenson
Thornton Township
New Riverdale Store Owner Buys Schwab's Shop
M Gladstone of Gladstone dry goods and general merchandise in Iowa has taken possession of Schwab's store in Riverdale after an accepted offer and a long lease. He plans to expand stock, offer quality goods at close prices, and invites locals to get acquainted. Schwab's future remains undetermined. Clarence Wesse, Twin City garage mechanic, suffered a wrist injury and is bandaged. Fred Baecker visited Ingar Minnesota and Bowstring Lake fishing was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gladstone
Iowa
Riverdale
Schwab
Thornton Township
Clarence Wesse
Twin City
Will
Fred Baecker
Ingar
Minn
John Vandeursen
Fred
Bowstring Lake
Riverdale Board Holds Regular Session Actions Noted
Riverdale trustees report restraining orders on Halsted street bridge repairs due to labor shortages and plan temporary barricade. Branigar subdivision issues include delayed light service and requests to fill low spots. New Halsted Gardens subdivision plat approved. Residential district ordinance adopted and published. Coal bid awarded to Reading Coal Co. Booster pump discontinued temporarily to curb water loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Unruh
Halsted Street
Ludwig
Branigar
Bonse
Hunke
Branigar Bros
Public Service Co
Zornow
Illinois Central Construction Gang
138Th
Wunsch
Halsted
Morgan Streets
Buildin' and Loan Perscription for Savin
Poem urges thrift and regret gambling as the speaker credits a fixed home and savings. The speaker endorses investing in the Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan as a remedy for a steadier disposition and financial security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bright Cives
Base
James
Frank Kleinz
Ironton
Mr. Holmes
Gladstone
Dranigar Duddivision
Halsted Gardens
Thrift
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