Riverdale Board Tackles Transit, Paving, and Radio Upgrades
Riverdale officials discuss installing direct radio links with Kensington Police, ticket selling gaps for Illinois Central service, and cooperation with Dolton on tickets. They plan 138th Street paving, new street lights, water use for school work, and tower painting while addressing garages with limited exits and ongoing water tower repairs.
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Riverdale Board
Price Nrotdline
Gruhlke
Kensington
Telephone Company
Hazen
Illinois Central R. A
Ivanhoe
Dolton Board
138Th Street
Halsted
Ashland Avenue
Flick
Woosnam
143Rd
Emerald Avenue
Public Service Company
Reich
Baumgartner
Dalton
116Th
LaSalle
Riverdale
Riverdale Relief Committee Plans Village Aid Program
The Riverdale Relief Committee met at the village hall and laid out a plan to desemployments aid. Unemployed residents should register at the Fire Engine House on February 16 and 17. A Tag Day is set for February 21 to support needy families. A public village meeting is scheduled for February 18 to discuss the effort. A raffle for a gold watch and chain donated by Oswald Obeldobel will be held April 6 with 25 cent tickets.
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Riverdale Relief Committee
Oswald Obeldobel
Riverdale
Lent Begins Next Wednesday February 18
Lent starts on February 18 Ash Wednesday marks the first day of a six week period leading up to Easter Sunday April 6 observances begin this week with services across churches.
Riverdale Police Interrogate Suspects After Burglary Links
Riverdale police questioned Carl Moore 22 William Court las 23 and Leone Welsch 18 after they were found riding in an iced refrigerator car and handed to Riverdale authorities. Michigan officials arrived to take them to stand trial for burglary in Niles.
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Carl Moore
William Courtlas
Leone Welsch
Indiana Harbor Belt
Riverdale
Niles
Michigan
Tusday
Baumgartner
Chicago
Illinois Central Hospital
Jellema Resigns Chicago Post From $7500 Chief Clerk Job
D W Jellema Chicago tax assessor for Calumet Township resigns from his $7500 a year post as chief clerk of the Board of Local Improvements. The appointment was made through former state Senator Edward J Glacin of Beverly Hills. Jellema is a precinct committeeman and supported Lyle for mayor, leading to his resignation.
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D. W. Jellema
Calumet Township
Board of Local Improvements
City of
Chicago
Edward J. Glacin
Seeley Avenue
Beverly Hills
Jellema
Lyle
Thompson
Blue Island
Harmony Girls and St Paul Teams Schedule Two Thursday Games
Local gym hosts two Thursday night basketball games as Harmony Girls and St Paul teams clash with Roseland 4th Reformed church and other opponents. Highlights include Cora Lotz stellar field goal, Harmony edges Roseland 14-18, St Paul Heavies beat 4th Reformed 40-32, Harmony 15-138 over Roseland Trunks, and St Paul Heavies win 47-42 in overtime versus Burnside Legions after a tie late.
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Harmony Girls
St. Paul
Roseland 4Th Reformed Church Girls
Harmony
Cora Lotz
St. Paul Heavies
4Th Reformed Church
Roseland Trunks
Blackhawks
Burnside A. C
American Legion
Legions
LaPorte
Lincoln A. C. to face Burnham A. C. Sunday tilt
The Lincoln A. C. meets Burnham A. C. at Burnham grade school gym on Sunday February 15 at 2 30 p m. Lincoln aims for a sixth straight win after five consecutive victories while Burnham draws capacity crowds as the home team. Captain Freddy Bruhn leads Lincoln in top form.
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Lincoln A. C
Burnham A. C
Burnham
Lincolns
Illinois
Freddy Bruhn
Belz Undergoes Major Operation At Great Lakes Hospital
Herman Belz had a serious operation last Friday morning at Great Lakes Hospital. He is reported improving nicely and is expected home within a few weeks.
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Herman Belz
Great Lakes Hospital
Alderman Govier Injured In Auto Crash
Alderman Sheldon W. Govier was injured and his car wrecked in a collision at 18th Street and Indiana Avenue last Sunday night. He suffered two broken ribs and a severely bruised arm, while Richard Mottinger and his brother and two young ladies from Dalton were also hurt in the crash. Govier said an approaching car swerved to avoid a hole, causing both vehicles to collide after he swung left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon W. Govier
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs O V Huntley tour the south and Havanna Cuba with a Prairie Farmer group of 27 leaving February 3. Mrs John Connors mourns the death of her mother Mary Jenkins aged 83 with funeral services held Saturday. Clarence King World War veteran dies at 86. he lived in Riverdale and worked at Acme Steel Co with funeral by East Gary Post American Legion. American LaFrance demo of a thousand gallon per minute pumper impresses Dalton Village board as they weigh a fire protection property saver. Frank Bergold returns to Riverdale A and P after six weeks illness. Mrs Stanley Prymas struck by car near Roseland hospital may have skull fracture. Cook County Board reportedly opening a new golf course nearby. work to start soon.
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O. V. Huntley
South
Havanna
Cuba
Prairie Farmer
Harvey
Miami
Florida
John Connors
Mary Jenkins
Riverdale
Clarence King
Government Hospital
Milwaukee
Acme Steel Co
East Gary
Dalton Village
Dalton
Frank O. Bergold
Cook County Board
Tian Daaptin
Catherine Verhoeven Dies After Illness At Home
Catherine Verhoeven sister of Attorney John Verhoeven died at home at 2:30 this morning after a health decline since September. She attended Dalton public schools T. T. High School State Normal School and University of Chicago and served as assistant principal of Brennan school. Survived by father three brothers five sisters and numerous relatives. Funeral Monday at 9:30 AM at Ascension Church Harvey with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery Hammond.
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Catherine Verhoeven
John Verhoeven
Mercy Hospital
Dalton Public Schools
T. T. High School
State Normal School
University of Chicago
Brennan School
Ascension Church
Harvey
St. Joseph Cemetery
Hammond
Ivanhoe Club Notes Local Meetings and Sympathy
Mrs Wm Nichols spoke on The Spirit of the Home at Mrs Sarah Wilsons home February 9 as Ivanhoe Woman s Club gathered The article also notes thanks to the village board for filling 142nd street with cinders mentions a new A of A Club and upcoming Civic Club meeting February 16 at Branigar Bros Building readers invited to send details for The Point ler and sympathies expressed for Mrs Claire Geilhufes family following her mothers death February 7 continued on last page
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Wm. Nichols
Sarah Wilson
Wallace Street
Ivanhoe
142Nd Street
A. of A. Club
Abie Goldberg
William Lotz
Pointler
Ivanhoe Civic Club
Branigar Bros
144Th
Stewart Avenue
Claire Geilhufe
Lowe Avenue
Mrs Barbara Paul Dies After Long Riverdale Life
Barbara Scheffner Paul, 80, longtime Riverdale resident, died last Tuesday at her daughter’s home. Born January 26 1851 in Nieburger Germany she immigrated to the United States in 1871 and settled in Chicago. She married Otto H Paul in 1872 and had seven children John Herman Otto Elizabeth Emma Anna Sophia all living. Also survived by six grandchildren one brother Casper Scheffner of Chicago and many relatives. Husband Otto died January 6 1917. Funeral at St Pauls Church conducted by Rev Kemnitz with burial at Oakland cemetery.
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Barbara Paul
Riverdale
John Zornow
Barbara Scheffner
Nieburger
Germany
America
Chicago
Otto H. Paul
John
Dolton
Herman
Otto
Elizabeth
Frank Stieman
Emma
Fred Ludwig
Anna
Frank Lotz
Sophia
Casper Scheffner
St. Paul's Church
Rev
Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
25th Anniversary Celebration of W R C Spencer Corps
The 25th birthday party of G W Spencer W R C 279 celebrated with 11 visiting corps, honored guests led by Department President Della Coleman, and a program of songs and readings. Charter members received 25 year service pins, guests sang Our Flag, and attendees wished many more anniversaries.
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G. W. Spencer
Tom Kinney
Della Coleman
Mary Murdock
Department
Katherine Antrim
Mary West
Pres. Cook Co. Association
Mary Berger
Mary Jonas
Louisa Kasten
Emma Milhahn
Emily Claussen Ripley
Miss May Propper
Reward Offered for Studebaker Theft and Arson
A $50 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who took a Studebaker belonging to Orion Owens at 18612 State St Riverdale Illinois on January 7 1981 and caused its destruction by fire in Markham Illinois. Information is confidential and provided by T J Houston & Company 164 W Jackson Blvd Chicago Illinois.
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Studebaker
Orion Owens
State St
Riverdale
Ill
Markham
T. J. Houston & Company
W. Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Illinois
Lawmakers Consider Abolishing Assessors and Board of Review
Legislation from Representative Elmer Schnackenberg proposes dissolving county boards of assessors and the board of review and creating a three member tax revision commission. Calumet township's D W Jellema and Thornton township's John Bielfelt are mentioned as affected. Banks warn that passage is needed for city funding. hearings may be scheduled by the revenue committee led by Leroy Green. Schnackenberg says he will vote against the bill. he claims the measure was driven by banking interests.
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Cook County
County Board of Assessors
Board of Review
D. W. Jellema
Calumet Township
John Bielfelt
Thornton Township
Springfield
Elmer J. Schnackenberg
Chicago
Boards of
Bankers of
Schackenberg
Revenue Committee of
House
Leroy M. Green
Rockford
Assessors’ Association of
Schnackenburg
Strawn
Taxes and Death How a 1929 tax bill escalates after nonpayment
The table shows a $100 original tax bill due April 1 1981 and escalating penalties through January 1 1933, leading to a tax deed if not redeemed. It explains redemption within two years after tax sale with about $3 added costs and the tax buyer’s power to clear title once issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havens
Mrs Tillie Schultz Dies at 51 After Illness
Funeral held for Mrs. Tillie Schultz of 7112 St. Lawrence avenue after her death at Englewood hospital on February 8. Services were at her home and St Paul’s Lath church Grand Crossing, with interment in Oak Forest cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters Clara and Violet and two sons Fred and William.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Gustav Schultz
Schultz
Englewood Hospital
St. Lawrence Avenue
St. Paul’s Lath
Grand Crossing
Oak Forest Cemetery
Clara
George Guilhall
Violet
Fred
William
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Riverdale Police Department
Chicago Post
Alderman Govier
Ivanhoe News
Loop
Board of
Tillie Schultz
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