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Delton Civic Club Reports 1914 Progress and Plans
Offcers of the Delton Civic Club present a year 1914 progress report. They cite cooperation with Hammond area groups on streetcar issues, village police, and plans to convert Park Avenue school into a village hall. They note Clean-Up day, weed control efforts, low water pressure concerns, and a state aid road project toward the Indiana line. The Hale Elevator project and rising industrial interest are highlighted along with a new district map to attract investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton Civic Club
Hammond Chamber of Commerce
Blue Island Commercial Club
Riverdale Improvement Association
West Hammond Improvement Association
Thos. F. Kinney
Riverdale
A. G. Roche
Blue Island
Wm. Maurer
Dolton
H. D. Wattles
Dolton Village
Park Avenue
Indiana State Line
Hammond
Hale Elevator Company
Dighlawn
India
Harbor Belt Railroad Company