North Harvey Residents Protest River Calumet Sewage Plan
A Harvey community delegation protested Branigar Bros Riverdale sewer plans to empty into the Calumet River near Harvey. They urge Riverdale to treat and dispose within its borders, warning of river pollution and odor as Burns ditch and river dynamics threaten water quality.
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Branigar Bros
North Harvey
Calumet
Harvey
Sanitary District Board
Sanitary Board
Harvey Tribune
Riverdale
City of
Halsted Street
Calumet Boulevard
Sanitary District Trustees
Harvey Center Avenue
Burns Ditch
Indiana
State Line
Miller
Ind
Calumet-Sag
North Side Grocery closes early on Christmas and New Year
The market will shut at 7 p m on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to allow staff time with family. John A Muller owner sends season’s greetings to patrons and friends.
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North Side Grocery & Market
John A. Muller
Local and Personal News Highlights from Riverdale
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Tanis welcome a baby girl born Sunday Dec 14. August Bonse III ages six injured his arm on the way to school Wednesday. Mrs Albert Stutzer hosted a Bunco party Thursday. Mrs Walter May led the Mother's Club on Wednesday. Bert Hawes opens a barber shop at 19 East 187th Street Riverdale. Mr and Mrs S W Schwab rushed from California to Chicago due to Mrs Schwab’s mother’s illness. Miss Ruth married September 18 to Albert Grinding of Chicago and their California trip followed. Gerald Bochman of Pittsburgh visits sister Mrs Ray Bohman. he formerly worked with Chicago Tribune ads. Mrs M R Weidner returns from Reading Pa after visiting relatives and accompanying the doctor to the Pennsylvania Surgeons Association convention. Augusta Bohl, 48, of 29 FE 138th Street Riverdale, dies December 14. remains sent to Columbus Wis. husband and four sons left. Mrs Joseph Buechler at 230 East 136th Street admitted to Roseland Community Hospital for treatment. Will Wesse, long hospitalized at Ingalls Memorial, expected home for Christmas after back and hip injuries from a fall. Woman Wanted for general work in cafeteria at Acme Steel Goods Co Riverdale. inquire with Mr T J Walter Riverdale 0022.
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Benjamin Tanis
Viola Diehl
Bonse III
Albert Stutzer
Bunco
Walter May
Bert Hawes
East 187Th Street
Riverdale
S. W. Schwab
Chicago
Calfornia
Schwab
Ruth
Albert Grinding
California
Gerald Bochman
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Surgeons’ Association
Augusta Bohl
138Th Street
Blue Island Hospital
Columbus
Wis
Joseph Buechler
East 136Th Street
Roseland Community Hospital
Will Wesse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Lincoln Avenue and Chicago Street Schools Present Christmas Programs
On December 22 and 23 Lincoln Avenue School and Chicago Street School will stage their annual Christmas programs. Parents and friends are urged to attend both evenings. Admission is 10 cents, collected at the Lincoln Avenue auditorium.
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Lincoln Avenue
Ethel I. Murphy
Chicago Street
Raiders raid Calumet Hotel after change of ownership
Deputies search Calumet Hotel two hours after new owners took charge but find no alcohol. Basem ent yields two wine bottles with vinegar. A Scotchman has a bulge in his pocket. officer removes a bottle claimed as a charm. Onlookers hint at a Klan initiation while an empty bottle is found the next day.
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Calumet
Mass
Street Car Line Change Up for Consideration
City of Chicago and Riverdale officials discuss altering the street car route to pass under Illinois Central at 130th street. The line currently uses Illinois Central property from 130th to 134th, and the railroad seeks removal. Alderman Govier and Attorney Flick lead preliminary plans.
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Illinois Central
130Th Street
City of Chicago
Village of Riverdale
Linois Central
130Th
134Th Street
Govier
Flick
Was Lively Boxing Card Delights Dillner Pavil ion Fans
The Goodfellowship Club at Acme Steel Goods Co Dillner's Pavilion staged a lively boxing and wrestling event last Saturday. Four bouts across three to four rounds and a strong wrestling match drew hundreds of fans. Ray Gohman and his fellow competitors received high praise from attendees.
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Goodfellowship Club
Acme Steel Goods Co
Dillner’s
Manly
Ray Gohman
Samuel Gompers Dies Revered Labor Leader
The longtime AFL president Samuel Gompers was laid to rest in New York on Thursday. An immigrant Jew and cigar maker, he rose to head the labor movement, famed for his love of America and dedication to freedom and self-determination. The bier speech praised his patriotism and belief in America as an ideal rather than a birthright.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
New York
America
Riverdale Pharmacy Set To Open Saturday
The Riverdale Pharmacy plans a Saturday opening on December 20 with Ernest Kettler as the new druggist and his wife Mrs. Kettler assisting as pharmacist and trained nurse. Riverdale residents expect convenient service and The Pointer notes likely good patronage.
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Riverdale
Ernest Kettler
Kettler
Firemen Elect Officers for Riverdale Hose Co No 1
The Riverdale Hose Co No 1 elected officers for 1925 with Geo L Koehler as President and Peter Altringer as Vice President. Other posts filled include Erwin Trapp Secretary Herman Dressen Treasurer Martin Wilkens Lieutenant Henry Strosinski pipemen William Ehlers Edward Kay Robert Simnick housekeeper Chas Tomkey delegate Louis Reich alternate Fred Ludwig. The annual prize masquerade ball is set for Saturday January 31 1925. The society meets every second Wednesday.
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Riverdale Hose Co. No. 1
Geo. L. Koehler
Peter Altringer
Erwin Trapp
Herman Dressen
Martin Wilkens
Henry Strosinski
William Ehlers
Edward Kay
Robert Simnick
Chas. Tomkey
Louis Reich
Fred Ludwig
Riverdale Hose Co
Plans for Dalton Riverdale Chamber Banquet
The Dalton Riverdale Chamber of Commerce directors plan a big gathering at the village hall Riverdale on Wednesday evening January 14. Keep this date open.
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Dalton-Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Riverdale
Mr. Schwarz Injures Wrist After Icy Sidewalk Fall
Mr. R. Schwarz slipped on an icy sidewalk Wednesday and suffered a sprained wrist, prompting first aid. Local responders assisted him at the scene while authorities cautioned residents to tread carefully on icy paths.
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Mr. R. Schwarz
John O'Brien In Hospital With Eye Operation
John O'Brien of Dalton a key figure in the Safety First railroad movement is ill in the County hospital after health decline post switchmen strike. He recently transferred from St Elizabeth's hospital to Cook County hospital for a serious eye operation. initial reports indicate a favorable condition and a call for visiting brothers.
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John O’brien
Dalton
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Cook County Hospital
O’brien
Bro. O’brien
Hair marceling event at Dalton shop
Ethel Perry lists hair marceling available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. December 24 through 31 at 525 Main Street. Regular price is 35 cents. Appointment line Dalton 389.
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Dalton
Ethel Perry
Main Street
Dalton Athletic Club Forms Basketball Team For Winter
The Dalton club assembled a heavyweight and a lightweight squad to face Chicago Heights Comets in two practice games. Captain Eddie Needles leads the heavyweights with Taylor and Claussen as key players and Maloy and Miller starring for the lightweights. Cubs fans are invited to watch practices at Highlawn school gym Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
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Dalton Athletic Club
Comets
Chicago Heights
Highlawn School
Eddie” Needles
Dalton
Eddie” Taylor
Thornton High School
Harvey A. C
Emerson Claussen
Thornton
Fred Bruhn
Pullman Techs
Wee” West
Koehncke
Fenger
Cen
Ter. Oling
Conners
Ehlert
Malloy
Miller
High- Jawn
Post Installs Officers for American Legion Branch
Paul Gall Post of the American Legion installed newly elected officers at their last meeting Commander A M Propper Vice Commander R T Kinney Adjutant Fred Belz Finance Officer E C Kinney Sergeant Peter Lau Historian Oren Lehman Keeper or Parchment John Thul
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Paul Gall
American Legion
A. M. Propper
R. T. Kinney
Fred Belz
E. C. Kinney
Peter Lau
Oren Lehman
John Thul
St Marys church announces bake sale and events
The ladies of St Marys church hold a bakery sale at Ford tran Bros building Leyden avenue Saturday afternoon December 20 from 2 to 4. The Tabernacle Guild hosts a banco and card party at the school hall Tuesday evening January 6 1925 for the benefit. The Woodmen Forester raffle a bedroom set Friday evening December 19. Elite Athletic Club Riverdale hosts a New Years Dance December 31 at the village hall.
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St. Mary’s Church
Fordtran Bros
Leyden Avenue
Tabernacle Guild
Woodmen Forester
Riverdale
Elected Officers of Calumet Camp No 5142 1925
The Modern Woodmen of America Calumet Camp 5142 elected officers Thursday evening for 1925. Named are Henry Grapenthien consul Edward Wernicke advisor John Wernicke treasurer C W Berger clerk Richard Meginnes escort Arthur Tompky watchman Albert Wagner sentry Dr J A Kollar physician Emil Boettenhouse manager.
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Calumet Camp No
Modern Woodmen of America
Henry Grapenthien
Edward Wernicke
John Wernicke
C. W. Berger
Richard Meginnes
Arthur Tompky
Albert Wagner
J. A. Kollar
Emil Boettenhouse
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Greenfield
Sanitary District
Merry Christmas
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T. J. Walter
Sam Gompers
New Drug Store
Eddy” Tayor
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