Riverdale Board Holds Regular Meeting Actions Stated
The Riverdale board met in regular session with all members present. Reports show a balance of 5971.69 and January collections of 544.40. Fire and police notes cover a demented woman on Halsted street and her son, Masquerade hall use requested and granted, Bunco party booked, and standpipe repairs ordered. An ordinance withdrew Sunnyside subdivision and reinstated acreage status. A resolution urged Panhandle to retain crossing crews. Attorney Flick and Trustee Diehl attended the Municipal League in Springfield.
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Riverdale Board
Niemeyer Esce
Sellin
Wella
Halsted Street
Oak Forest
Bunco
Unruh
Flick
Sunnyside
Panhandle
Diehl
Municipal League
Springfield
A. C. Reich
Community events in Riverdale February list
Spencer Corps W R CU Bunco party at village hall Riv erdale Friday evening Feb 27. Dalton Woman's Club meets Feb 20 luncheon 12:30 followed by business. Baker y sale delayed to Feb 21 due to Mr John Wernicke funeral. Jackie Coogan in Peck's Bad Boy at Riverdale theatre Feb 22 and 28. St Pauls Ladies Aid coffee Feb 22. Dalton M E K church Ladies Aid Feb 23 dinner. St Pauls male choir oyster supper Feb 24. Riverdale Hose Co 1 masquerade ball Feb 25 tickets early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Woman’s Club
Immanuel Church
John Wernicke
Jackie Coogan
Peck
Pinta Council
K. of C
Riverdale Theatre
St. Paul’s Church
Dalton M. EK
Riverdale Hose Co
Riverdale
Foolish Striving for Too Much
A reflective piece urges readers to avoid overloading each day and to focus on achievable tasks. It recommends doing what one can with ease and letting the rest go without guilt, promising lighter days for many lives.
Bank assets mirror a man’s mindset says Dolton bank
A Dolton bank ad states that what a man holds in his bank account reflects what he has in his head, underscoring financial prudence and personal worth as a gauge of intellect.
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First National Bank of
Fire at The Pointer Office Prompt Fire Dept Response
A furnace pipe caused a basement fire at The Pointer Office last Wednesday evening. Lester Diek alerted his father Emil Dieck and the fire department, which arrived quickly and kept damage under 800 dollars. Neighbors and multiple fire companies were thanked for their help.
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Pointer
Secon
Lester Diek
Emil Dieck
Dalton Fire Department
Engine Co. No. 18
Calumet Truck Co
Roseland Hook and Ladder Co
Simon Schoon
Local primaries heat up for 7th District races
Three petitions circulate on the Republican side with candidates Charles E. Waterman James B. Ellis and P. C. Pickerel. Democrat J J O Rouke contests the seat. Primary voting is set for April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Waterman
James B. Ellis
P. C. Pickerel
J. J. O’rouke
Riverdale Gets New Engine Company No 18
The town prepares a new combination motor chemical engine and hose wagon for Engine Company No 18 replacing horses it will boost fire protection in Riverdale and vicinity. Aldermen Madderom and Govi er are thanked for securing the apparatus for Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Madderom
Govier
Dolton M E Church Services and Youth Groups
Dolton M E Church schedules Sunday activities with a 9.45 Sunday school led by Supt Mrs Wm Cooper 11.00 morning worship with the pastor in charge and an evening 7.45 service led by Pastor A E Blomberg Epworth League and Junior League are noted with officials Miss Martha Kalas and Mrs Craver. A fire damaged Mrs Craver’s Riverdale city home after a Tuesday call reporting the blaze by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cooper
Junior League
Martha Kalas
Epworth
Young Peoples
City official Age Zylstra hospital bound
Age Zylstra, city collector and Ninth ward committeeman, is in St. Francis hospital Blue Island after gallstone surgery. He is improving but expect a lengthy recovery before he can be discharged.
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Age Zylstra
Ninth Ward
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Zylstra
Real Value of Work in Humble Tasks
A reflection asserts that everyday work, though seen as dull, shapes both the task and the worker. It argues value lies not in grand aims but in the craft and growth produced through persistent effort.
From Experience The Railroad Question Ponders Time
Brown asks if the railroad is slow and Green replies that speed depends on circumstances. The dialogue notes only a rush when one is trying to catch the departing train, reflecting a humorous take on punctuality and travel.
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Brown
Green
Michalski Couple Welcomes Second Son
Mr and Mrs Frank Michalski announce the birth of a second son born Saturday February 11, narrowly missing Lincoln's birthday by twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Michalski
Lincoln
Shower Honoring Mrs E W Moenich at Moenich Home
A Thursday February 9 shower at 142 W. 110th Place for the newly married Mrs. E W Moenich nee Vera Dickhoff. A mock wedding was led by Miss Ida Baldauf. Guests numbered about thirty with gifts including silverware from Mrs. J C Moenich. Luncheon followed with games dancing and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. C. Moenich
E. W. Moenich
Vera Dickhoff
Michigan Avenue
Ida Baldauf
J. C. Moenich
Alida Weseman
Thyra Weseman
Marence Huey
Dorothy Karl
Marie Farman
Marie Cannon
Margaret Kong
Amelica Baldauf
Anna Miller
Lydia Dichoff
Ruth Dicklemann
Mabel Ulander
Hulda Rust
Elsie Schmutzler
Our Savior's Church Prepares for Sexagesima Sunday
Our Savior's Church marks Sexagesima Sunday February 19, sixty days before Easter. The Easter cycle guides devout reading to the risen Lord. Next Sunday at 10 30 a m the sermon will be the parable of the sower. At 7 30 p m the sermon on Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. All classes invited.
Dolton Resident John Wernicke Dies at 66
John F. Wernicke, longtime Dolton resident, aged 66 years, died at his home 702 Lincoln avenue on Thursday February 16 1922. Born November 5 1855 in Prottlin Germany he emigrated to the U S in 1881 and married Minnie Burchholze in 1882. He served on the village board and school board and for 13 years managed janitor work at Dalton school. Survived by widow two sons a sister two brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at the house, Rev Dorjahn officiating with interment at Oakland cemetery.
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John F. Wernicke
Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Prottlin
Germany
America
Minnie Burchholze
Dalton
Wernicke
Board of
Dalton School
John C
Edward F. Wernicke
Dora
Fred Berndt
Frederick
Charles
Dorjahn
Oakland Cemetery
Prystalski Named For Judge Post In County Race
Prystalski, former assistant state’s attorney under Maclay Hoyne and ally of James O’Brien, is slated by Democratic leaders for a county judicial post. He will seek both a one year term in the primary and a long term seat, drawing strong support from Riverdale friends. First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale notes the adage about paying by check versus cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prystalski
Maclay Hoyne
James (Ropes) O’brien
Mr. Prystalski
John
Riverdale
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale
American Legion Notes Promote Events and Dues in February
The American Legion lists the George Washingtons Birthday dance on February 22 at the Twin City garage with ticketless pay-at-door entry. It promotes the musical comedy Settin Pretty on February 27–28 at Dalton theatre and urges turning in unsold tickets by February 25. Dues, state compensation forms, and post notices are detailed for ex service members and auxiliary members.
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George Washington
Twin City
Shrek
James Prickett
Dalton Theatre
Legion
Claude Johnson
Roy Gall
Paul Gall
Bowen School notes and events at Riverdale
Primary teachers from Division Seven visited February 10 observing Room One. Praise for Miss Hedtke and Riverdale’s model room credited to a competent teacher proper enrollment and district support. Community events included a luncheon, a well attended dance, a forthcoming patriotic program, and a box social on February 14 benefiting the library. A memory study notes memory fades after twenty minutes, with imagination persisting over time.
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Country Life
Walther
Hoffman
Tobin
McMahon
Hedtke
Chicago Heights
Harvey
West Harvey
Homewood
Bowen School
Riverdale
Branigar Plan Pushes Riverdale Homes and Lots
Oscar J. Smith Branigar Bros sales manager leads a team aiming to map Riverdale by selling lots and building homes for families in need. The liberal plan seeks rapid subdivision development and housing for every willing buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Smith
Branigar Bros
Riverdale
Branigar
Mr. Smith
Lansing Water From Lake Superior Supply
Lansing and Oakglen merged as Lansing now taps a deep well feeding water from a subterranean lake Superior passage. The 1600 foot bore hit a three foot diameter tube from Lake Superior, with mineral deposits, the water described as purest in Illinois and ideal for boilers and homes. A reserve tank and mains are in place, delivering water to homes today.
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Lansing
Oakglen
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Riverdale
Dance Invitation from Riverdale and Dalton Clerks Union
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Harmony Lodge invites all to a dance Friday at 8 p m February 24 at K of P hall 11039 So Michigan Ave Roseland featuring Urbanek Orchestra with 50 cent tickets including tax A special 12 30 a m return car to Dalton is arranged with Chicago Surface Lines and a towerman will clear the way at Illinois Central to ensure arrival home before 1 a m committee members include Sister Dunker and Brothers Olsen Horton Kaiser and O Neil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Harmony Lodge
Riverdale
Dalton
K. of P. Hall
Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Urbanek
Dunker
Ed Olsen
Bill Horton
Bill Kaiser
Frank O’neil
Chicago
Illinois Central Towerman
P. Hall
Local Notes From Ridge Include Health Updates And School Box Social
Mrs Ernest Diekman Sr has been very sick but is slowly improving. Mrs William Vandenberg on the sick list is improving. Mr and Mrs Chas Waterman welcomed their grandson Henry C Leaupart III last week. Rev John Diekmann of Cincinnati visited his mother and relatives on Feb 15. A box social to boost Berger school is set for Thursday Feb 24 at 8 PM, with invitations extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Diekman, Sr
William Vandenberg
Chas, Waterman
Henry C. Leaupart Iil
John Diekmann
Cincinati
Ohio
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Halsiey Street
Asylum
Little
Spencer Corps W. R. CU
Corps
Dolton M. E. Church
A. E. Blomberg
Max
Bere
Our Savior’s Church
American Legion
Bowen
C. & E. I. Clerk’s Dance
Ridge News
Berger
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