Dolton Board Debates Sewer Growth and Fire Hose Purchase
The Dolton Board discusses extending the sewer system toward the Calumet Business Center area and considers buying 150 feet of double jacket fire hose after a report on a 200 foot need. Officials also address license delinquencies and street light issues as a skating pond project is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Krueger
Peter Ripley
M. E. Church
Richard Lawless
Bi-Latteral Hose Co
Mohr
Peter Lau
A. S. Diekman
Calumet Business Center
Chicago Street
146Th
150Th Street
Kruege
Harris
Smith
Publicervice Co
Cardin
Chicago
Engel
Chicago Title and Trust Co
144Th Street
Indiana Avenue
I. C
Dalton
Riverdale
Ivanhoe Subdivision
Branigar Bros
Ivanhoe
Stobbs
Harvey
Robinson & Co
Calumet City
First Annual Banquet For Little Theatre Players
The Little Theatre Players held their First Annual Banquet on December 4 at Evangelical Immanuel church in Dalton with about 45 members. Participants from the last three plays Cappy Ricks East is West and A Pair of Sixes attended. Officers for 1926 were elected at the village hall: Chas Heidenrich president P E Hampton vice president Dorothy Albrecht secretary E Claussen treasurer. Emerson Claussen Howard Nelson provided the music. the event was a success.
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Little Theatre Players
Evangelical Immanuel Church
Dalton
Cappy Ricks
West
Chas. Heidenr
Mrs Schramm Dies After Long Riverdale Life
Mrs Gustav Schramm aged 66 years 8 months 27 days died at Roseland Community hospital Monday December 7 funeral services were held at Immanuel church Dalton conducted by Rev Kreis interment Oakland cemetery. She resided in Riverdale over 40 years leaving husband two daughters Rose Volmar of Riverdale and Elsie Muller of Roseland seven grandchildren and a nephew she raised. She also leaves three brothers John Brandt of Roseland Henry of Riverdale and Martin of Germany and a sister Neta in Germany.
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Schramm
Gustav Schramm
Roseland Community Hospital
Immanuel Ev
Dalton
Kreis
Oakland Cemetery
Riverdale
Rose
Herman Volmar
Elsie
Charles Muller
Roseland
Wm. Brandt
John Brandt
Henry
Martin
Germany
Neta
Christmas sales and meetings at local churches this December
Coming events list church activities in Dalton area. The Ladies of St Pauls host a Christmas sale with lunch in the church basement December 11 and 12. Mary E Teesdale Camp Royal Neighbors celebrate ninth anniversary December 15. Junior League of the Dalton M E church meets December 12 at 3 pm at the American Legion Post and invites a boy or girl attendee. Bakery sale at H J Anders store December 12 from 1 to 2 pm. Ladies Aid M E church supper and bazaar December 11 at Immanuel church Sheridan Ave. Ridge M E church Ladies Aid meets December 17 at Mrs N Paarlbergs home.
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Ladies of
St. Paul’s Church
Mary E. Teesdale Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Church
American Legion Post
H. J. Anders
M. E. Church
Immanuel Church
Sheridan Avenue
Ladies’ Aid of the
Ridge M. E. Church
N. Paarlberg
Missing Sam Butler Flees Hospital After Ether Shock
Laborer Sam Butler of Bates & Rogers Construction Co suffered a crushed finger at work near the I H B crossing last Tuesday evening. He escaped from Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey after an ether incident, ran through streets barefoot and nightshirt, sought Bates Camp, then headed toward Chicago, with doctors in pursuit.
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Sam
Sam Butler
Bates & Rogers Construction Co
I. H. B. Crossing
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
North Harvey
Bates Camp
Chicago
Don’t Build Castles in the Air Founda tion Starts
A Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Association notice invites readers to begin a solid foundation for real success and happiness. A new stock series opens January 1st at the First National Bank in Dolton Illinois.
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Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
First National Bank
Dolton
Tlinois
Local and Personal News From Riverdale Area
Judge Herry Heckler of Harvey heads to Florida for winter after years in the wholesale cigar business. Irene Peters turns 18 with a four course birthday supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peters of Steger. Riverdale notes report on fire apparatus letters, school notes, and a factory trip, with community events and local mishaps including a bicycle theft and a new sling station planned near Park Avenue.
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Herry Heckler
Harvey
Florida
South
Chas. Peters
Steger
Irene
Dalton
Alice Vanderla
Arina Ehlers
Riverdale
Geo. Bockelmann
Wm. Elbers
H. Bunte
Beecher
Supt
Bright
136Th Street
I. C
Wilbur Wilcox
Park Avenue
Boyens
Edward
Roseland
Johnny Kleinz
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Berschinski
First Trust & Savings Bank
Xmas Special Perm waving and marceling offer
An ad for permanent waving at 40 to 75 cents with hours listed from 4 pm to 9 pm during the week and 9 am to 8 pm on Saturdays. Contact Ethel Perry of Dolton at Dolton 389, 525 Main Street. The text pairs with unrelated social commentary.
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Marcelling
Dolton
Ethel Perry
Main Street
Night School Citizenship Program For Thorn ton Township
Thorn ton Township plans a night class at Thorn ton High School to help foreign born residents become citizens. A meeting is set for Friday December 11 at 7 pm to decide if the school will operate and how many must attend for credit. Naturalization rules require at least 20 attended nights for credit.
Birthday Party for Henry Lau Celebrates 67th
A family reunion honored Mr. Henry Lau on his 67th birthday last Sunday December 6. Thirty guests attended and enjoyed a supper and Bunco games with prizes awarded to winners.
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Henry Lau
Gladstone Opening Sale Announcement
The Gladstone Co plans a grand opening sale starting Saturday December 12 with three floors of merchandise. A large announcement fills this issue and extra copies will be mailed and distributed locally. Customers are invited to inspect stock and get acquainted with the new store.
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Gladstone Co
Christmas Edition of The Pointer to be Printed Next Week
The Pointer announces its annual Christmas edition will be printed next week with a four color cover. Local businesses and professional men will be solicited to send Christmas greetings through The Pointer.
Health Conference Set by Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
The Health Conference by the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute will be at the Dalton health center on Wednesday December 16 1925 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be led by community public health nurse Miss Retta Gasteyer.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton
Retta Gasteyer
Infant Welfare Clinic At Dolton Village Hall
An Infant Welfare Clinic will be held at the health center in the Dolton village hall on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Riverdale and Dolton mothers are invited. Public Health Nurse.
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Dolton Village
Riverdale
Dolton
War veteran Neree LeClaire dies at 28 in Roseland
Roseland resident Neree LeClaire 28 died Saturday at home in Roseland. Survived by his wife and three-year-old Edwin, his parents two sisters Mrs Edwin Douglas and Mrs John W McClellan, and brothers Joseph Leonard and Lawrence. Funeral at St Louis church with military honors and interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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Neree LeClaire
Roseland
St. Louis Church
Holy Sepulchre
Notice to owners to renew 1925 vehicle licenses
All owners of automobiles, motorcycles and horses who have not taken out their 1925 vehicle license will please do so within the next 5 days or legal steps will be taken to collect same. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dolton. WM. G. DOLTON, Village Clerk.
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Board of Trustees
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Catch Basin Cleaning
Riverdale invites sealed bids to clean about 175 catch basins with bids due by 7 30 p m December 22 in the village clerk s office. The village board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. GEO L KOERLER FOR SALE Victrola 328 W 138th St Riverdale phone Riverdale 0304.
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Riverdale
Geo. L. Koerler
Victrola
138Th Street
Riverdale Board Sets Election To Buy Fire Apparatus
The Riverdale Board met Tuesday with all members present. Trustee Ripley moved to authorize drawing up an ordinance for an election on a bond issue to fund fire apparatus. The meeting also addressed street repairs, water meters, and possible free water to the Highlawn school and Park Board, with committees assigned and a sanitation council meeting noted for December in St Joe Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Strosinski
Ripley
Unruh
Pranger
Pranger Bros. Contractors
Reich
139Th Street
Zornow
Spies
Highlawn School
Park Board
Lee
Flick
Calumet
American Legion Adjusts Meeting Nights for 1926
The Legion shifts meetings to the second and fourth Tuesdays after conflicts with other groups. The next regular gathering is Tuesday evening December 22 at the Dugout. The Membership Committee reports strong dues, with Paul Gall Post leading the 4th District and Minnesota in paid members for 1926, over 100 already paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Legion
Paul Gall Post
Minois
John Prystalski Taken To Mercy Hospital
Local attorney John Prystalski has been hospitalized at Mercy Hospital with a serious diabetic condition. He has struggled with health issues for some time and his latest attack has caused anxiety among family and friends.
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John Prystalski
Mercy Hospital
Prystalski
Radio Engineer Seeks Hook-Ups For Any System
Manthey offers radio engineering services in Dolton at 817 Chicago Street with installation repair and new hookups for any size. Competitive prices and satisfaction guaranteed. Call Dolton 717 for details.
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Manthey
Chicago Street
Dolton
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Dolton Board
Benedict
Gladstone
Pilas
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