Death Takes Popular Athlete and Fire Chief Lorenz Kapley
Lorenz F Kapley, longtime Dalton resident and chief of the Dalton Fire Department, dies at 6 p.m. Monday after stomach hemorrhages following a Christmas Day illness. Born January 6 1884 in Chicago, he moved to Riverdale and later became cashier at the State Bank before joining Peabody Coal Co. His death ends a life of public service and athletic involvement. He leaves a widow and four sons, plus four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at St Marys church with Frs Diederich and Schuman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz F. Kapley
Emily
Frank
Lorenz
Dr. Thomson
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Chicago
Ripley
Riverdale
Straus
Peabody Goal Co
Dalton
Calumet Council
Knights of Columbus
Lorenz, Jr
Thornton Township
Robert
Duhlard
Edmund Paul
Tillie
William Reich
Sara
John Neering
Decatur
Ind
Anna
Ed Schulie
Florence
Frank Des Jeans
Indianapolis
Edward
Peter
Riverside
St. Mary's Church
D. A. Diederich
FE. J. Schuman
Father Schuman
Year 1933 Ends as Hope Cheers New Era
A 1933 closing message looks back at a year of dark beginnings and lingering questions while urging calm, common sense, and courage for a cooperative and prosperous future. It ends with wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Sanitary District resumes Calumet plant work under PWA funding
The Sanitary District restarts the Calumet sewage treatment project north of Riverdale, halted since 1931, funded by $42,169,815 in PWA bonds. The job supports 1,000 workers at a cost near $2.08 million, part of federal efforts to curb Lake Michigan diversions by 1988. Four more projects to begin soon will employ 3,500 more. The district’s annual report shows improved finances despite $14.853 million in bonds and $2.382 million interest in default due to tax delays. employees paid through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District
Calumet
Riverdale
Public Works Administration
PWA
United States Supreme Court
Lake Michigan
Thomas J. Bowler
Bowler
Ross A. Woodhull
Dee
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association Yearly Report
Despite poor business conditions the Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association collected about 70000 in dues and interest from members in the year. Loans were made and 357700 in shares matured along with 427700 paid to investors. Some shareholders reinvested funds. New shares issued January 1st. Horace Thmes secretary. office Dolton Chicago Street Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Horace Thmes
Mrs Henry Burgwald dies in South Chicago at 59
Mrs Henry Burgwald aged 59 died at her home 9627 Mscanaha Ave South Chicago on Saturday December 23. She leaves her husband two daughters Hertha and Myrtle one son Harry a brother Albert Warning and four sisters Bertha Doris Louise and Clara. Funeral services were held at the house and interment followed at Oakland cemetery Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burewald
Minnie Warning
Mscanaha Ave
Chicago
Daughers
Hertha
J. O’keefe
Myrtle
Farrel Mason
Harry
Albert Warning
Bertha
Doris
Edward Ripley
Louise
W. J. Clauseen
Riverdale
Clara
Costly Fire Saves Million Dollar Arcadia Mills Property
A blaze at Arcadia Farms Milling Co dairy feed mill threatened surrounding warehouses with hundreds of tons of grain and 900 tons of molasses. Riverdale, Dolton, Blue Island and Harvey fire brigades fought for nearly 11 hours, saving the mill and proving the value of modern apparatus and a strong water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Farms Milling Co
Alex Goermeer
Riverdale Fire Department
Lorenz Kipley
Dolton
Dolt Fire Department
John Link
Blue Island
Ripley
Harvey
Dalton
Gilbert Lane
Arcadia
Barnard Seed Company
Riverdale
Colton
Burnine Mill
Firefighters Battle Malloy Coal Truck Fire
Riverdale police provided sandwiches and coffee to firefighters as a Malloy Coal Co truck caught fire on Thursday afternoon. Sparks ignited gas while refueling. old Ford pumper contained the blaze with minor damage. Dalton and South Holland departments assisted. Community Firemen's Association praised. Riverdale Progressive Party sets January 8 1984 meeting at Highlawn hose house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Malloy Coal Co
Dalton
South Holland Fire Department
Blue Island
Harvey
South Holland
Riverdale Progressive Party
Highlawn Hose House
Local Births and News From Riverdale and Dalton
Nev ti. L Wortman welcomed a baby girl born December 27 at home on Michigan avenue. Mrs. Mary Van nenbersh of Lexington visited daughter Juise Loichinger after an appendicitis operation. Willam Wiegel welcomed a fine boy December 22 at Rose Fond Community Hospital. The Women’s Missionary Society hosted a farewell for Mrs Hazen, who moves to Carleton, Michigan with her son. Burglars ransacked Otis Marlatt home. gifts, watch chain, and a gun stolen. Numerous city residents feature holiday visits, illnesses, and minor accidents amid Christmas season events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wortman
Dee
Michigan Avenue
Aniark Avenue
Wolton
Mmery Vannenbersh
Lexington
Kentucky
Juisie Loichinger
Losth
Women’s Missionary Society of Our Savior’s Church
William W., Hazen
Flow. Schroder
Isi Edbrookhe Avenue
Riverdale
Hazen
William Jr
Carrelton
Michigan
E. J. Schuman
Anna Schuman
E. Isith St
Omaha
Nebraska
Chicago
United Air Lines
Father Schuman
Defiance
Iowa
St. Peter’s
Otis Mariatt
Main Street
Dalton
Donald and
Patsy Woods
Emil Seitz
Lincoln
Forest Avenues
O. Marlatt
Our Savior’s Church
C. A. Gruhlke
Emerald Ave
Fred Frederick
Eleanor Gruhlke
H. Keller
Interest rate cut on local bank time deposits to 2 1/2%
Notice states starting January 1 1934 interest on Time and Savings Deposits at local banks will be reduced from percent to two and a half percent. Dolton Drug Store advertises tablets for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Drug Store
Dolton Board to consider sign permits and snow plow purchase
The Dolton board met in regular session. President Charles Dickelman presided as trustees discussed purchasing a snow plow, paying overdue bills, and requiring surety bonds for electing signs to limit liability. Weather and utility updates included pole replacements and a failed fire truck spotlight. Delinquent water collections rose, and a resolution commending former fire chief L I Ripley was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Charles Dickelman
Miffmeyer
Schnoor
Maurer
Diekman
Lincoln Avenue
Ilinois Bell Telehone Co
Cottage Grove Avenue
Weber
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Dalton
Charles Pozzi
A. W. Kort
L. I. Ripley
Dickelman
War Veterans Register For Jobs
World War and Spanish American Veterans who are union members must register with Commander Julius A. Nelson at 28 BE. 137th Place Riverdale or call Riverdale 838 for prospective C W A employment. Veterans need not be unemployed. registration urged for list due January 2, 1984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius A. Nelson
Riverdale
Department of Labor
Civil Works Administration
Birthday Gala Celebrates Henrietta Hinkle’s 80th in Riverdale
A Christmas Day party at 24 E. 137th St Riverdale honored Mrs. Henrietta Hinkle of Fast Chicago Ind turning eighty. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Golden Miss Thetis Hinkle and many Hinkles, Warrens and Luckenbills sharing a six oclock dinner and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Deam
E. 137Th Street
Riverdale
Henrietta Hinkle
Fast
Chicago
Ind
John Golden
Thetis Hinkle
R. R. Hinkle
Paul
Warren
Georgiana
Ralph Luckenbill
Petty Lou
East Chicago
O. S. Warren
Leon Warren
Jane
Mary Ann
O. C. Tinkle
Ruth
Luckenbill
Dalton
Lost cash on Lincoln avenue or 188th street reward
Lost eight dollars in cash on Lincoln avenue or 188th street with a reward offered for return to Ernest Ehlert of Dalton. Also an ad touts ladies New Year permanent starting at 1.95 at Caroline's Beauty Shop 209 Mast 18Bth street with special five for one dollar deals and nightly hours except Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
188Th Street
Ernest Ehlert
Dalton
Caroline’s
Mast
Phore Joaston
Also Mentioned on This Page
DEATH
Lorenz F. Ripley
Dalton Fire Department
Oakland Cemetery
Henry Burgwald
Arcady Farms Milling Company
Walter Nowak
Detroit
Mich
James R. Kinney
Grand Rapids
Dolton Board
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