Village withholds payment for failed road repair on 144th
The Village of Riverdale will withhold $1 043 19 from Arrow Petroleum Co for failing to meet specifications repairing 144th from Indiana to Halsted. A report by Kendrick Harger confirms the asphalt emulsion used did not meet standards and part of the bill will be paid while the balance is kept until state approval.
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Riverdale
Arrow Petroleum Company
144Th
Indiana
Halsted Street
Kendrick Harger
Dia Highway Department
144Th Street
Klapprath
Illinois Municipal League
Hugo E. Schmidt
Fire Department
Hianihan
Postmaster Urges Early Xmas Mail Campaign in Chicago
Ernest J. Kruetgen, Chicago postmaster, appeals to residents to shop early and mail early for Christmas. With holiday mail surging about 400 percent, the public aid is needed to insure delivery before Christmas Day. Special delivery is available for all mail classes with set fees and expedited dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Kruetgen
Chicago
Illinois Brick Company Bars Ice Skating on Clay Hole
The Illinois Brick Company in Dalton warns parents to stop children from skating on the clayhole behind Lincoln School. Pumps and electric wires along the ice pose life threatening hazards, as ice weakens after pumping. The Dalton park board provides a safe skating pond for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Brick Company
Illinois Brick Company
Lincoln School
Dalton
Dalton Park Board
Claussen Meyer Nuptials Held At The Bride’s Home
Miss Marie Claussen daughter of Mrs. Mary Claussen and Alfred Meyer were married Wednesday evening November 24 at the bride’s home. Rev Martin G Kabele officiated at 8 p m. Attendants were Mr and Mrs William J Claussen and Mr and Mrs Emmerson Claussen. The newlyweds reside at 515 W 117th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Claussen
Mary Claussen
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Alfred Meyer
117Th Street
Martin G. Kabele
Our Savior’s Community Church
William J. Claussen
Emmerson Claussen
Mrs. Meyer
Rail conduit work under tracks for tunnel power supply
W P A project supervisor Neilson reports progress on conduit piping under tracks to feed the tunnel and a reservoir with about 894 feet of tile laid and 1350 yards of back fill. About 45 feet of tunnel under railroad tracks dug. $6,000 of $14,000 federal funds spent, funds remain to finish.
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Death Street
Ww. P. A
Neilson
4-H Club Honors Thomas F Wilson at 20th Anniversary
Miss Lillian Krueger and Dalton attendees joined guests at Medinah Temple for the 20th anniversary of Thomas E Wilson Day. The article recalls Wilson’s early invitation of 4-H members in 1918 and traces growth to about 1.2 million members today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Krueger
Chas. Krueger
Wilson Co
Medinah Temple
Dalton
John Ehiers
Virginia
Dorothy Krueger
Fred Krueger
Evelyn McGovern
Thos. E
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club Work
Community Christmas Party Sponsored by Riverdale and Tiol ton Chorus
A community Christmas party sponsored by Riverdale and Tiol ton Community Chorus will be held in Dolton village hall on Saturday evening December 11, 1937. No general admission. Free will offering. Watch for details in the next issue.
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Riverdale
Mrs Shuman of Roadhouse Dies After Operation
Mrs. Donald Crocker of Dalton received word of the sudden death of her mother Mrs. W C Shuman of Roadhouse Illinois who died early Sunday morning following an operation Saturday Mrs Shuman had visited here recently and made many friends Rev and Mrs Crocker and son David left Sunday afternoon for Roadhouse and are expected to return this evening
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Donald Crocker
Dalton
W. C. Shuman
Roadhouse
Ill
Halsted Street Buses Promised by City
City Council authorized a gasoline bus line on Halsted Street from 79th to 129th with support from Aldermen Lindell Duffy and Perry and Mayor Kelly. They petitioned the Illinois Commerce Commission for an order to compel Chicago Surface Lines to install. About 10 buses are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Halsted Street
79Th Street
129Th Street
Arthur G. Lindell
John J. Duffy
Harry E. Perry
Edward J. Kelly
Illinois Commerce Commission
Chicago
111Th and
115Th Street
Corporation Council
Ilinois Commerce Commission
115Th Streets
Commerce Commission
111Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Sacramento Avenue
Committee On Local Transportation
Steinhauer Weds Wesse At Dalton Evangelical Church
Louise Steinhauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Steinhauer Riverdale marries Raymond Wesse son of Mr and Mrs Albert Wesse Dalton at St Pauls Evangelical in Dalton on Saturday afternoon November 27. Rev Walter J Kemnitz officiates. Bridesmaids gown wine colored, flowers white satin dress with tulle veil. A wedding supper for fifty at the bride’s home followed by a two week motor trip to Florida.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Dalton
Louise Steinhauer
Jacob Steinhauer
East 134Th Street
Riverdale
Raymond Wesse
Albert Wesse
Engle Street
Walter J. Kemnitz
Sulley
Sarah Steinhauer
Florida
Christmas Edition Display Ads Schedule
The Pointer announces changes for the Christmas edition with display ads printed Thursday December 16 and greetings ads printed Thursday December 28. A sales representative will visit local merchants over the next two weeks.
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Pointer
Teen Age Dance Tonight at Lincoln Gym
The Lincoln P. T. A. sponsors a Teen Age Dance Friday evening December 3 at 7 30 in the Lincoln gym. Music will be by the Originals and refreshments will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P. T. A
Lincoln Gym
Kainrath Wins C. Y. C. Crown at Chicago Stadium
Frankie Kainrath of St Marys Riverdale captured the Catholic Youth Organization bantamweight title for a third straight year in the seventh annual Christmas Fund tournament at the Chicago Stadium. He defeated Sammy Zaczek of St John of God parish in a three round decision as 16,258 spectators watched. Top boxing figures including Joe Louis and Barney Ross served as referees and officials plus local sports stars attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Kainrath
Riverdale
Catholic Youth Organization
Chicago Stadium
Kainrath
St. Mary’s
Chicago
Sammy Zaczek
St. John
Bf God Parish
Catholic Yout Organizaion
Ranger Zaczek
Zaczek
Frankie
Punterini
Zaczel
Joe Louis
Barney Rioss
Bill de Correvont
Chica Prep
Johnny Galvis
Leo High
Bernard J. Sheil
T. Bishop
Himat
Allegiany
United States
the Purple Heart
St Paul Lutheran School Presents The Toymaker
The seventh and eighth grades of St Paul School at 188th and Leyd Avenue perform The Toymaker in a three act operetta on December 9 at 8 PM. Tickets cost 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. leading roles include Edward Krueger as the toymaker Florence Kalkbrenn as the mother and Meta Barkows as the princess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul School
188Th and
Leyd Avenue
Toymaker
Sehi
Edward Krueger
Florence Kalkbrenn
Meta Barkows
Princess
Dorothy Reisbich
Esth Schmal
Glenn Wilkinson
Rose
Alvin Krugier
William Ludwig
Ryer Sehlinger
Edward Kaiser
Robi
Raymond Markus
Alex Gringer
Dorothy Wick
E. Haase
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Riverdale Board
Hanschmann
Atlantic Street
138Th Street
Smith
Conner
Plastite
Wm. J. Clausen
Herbert C. Zornow
Ivanhoe
Mills
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Water Works
Strosinski R
Department of Public Health
Springfield
la Salle Street
137Th Place
Putnam
Thomas F. Wilson
Wey
Halsted St
C. Y.C
St. Paul Lutheran School
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