Former Village Collector Steals From Riverdale Funds
Federal court suit targets Oswald Oberdobel former Riverdale village collector for confiscating over forty two thousand dollars from special assessments and other funds. Interest on the money accrues over four thousand dollars yearly while village officials discuss health, water, and traffic issues at the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villane
Riverdale
Oswald Obeldobel
Bounding Company
Riverdile Board
Truste Graves
Hattie Palmer
Sachs
Chicago Tuberculosis Intitute
Riverdale Vage Hill
Hazen
Reich
Halsted Street
188Th
Torpy
Fire Department
Halsted
138Th Street
City of
Harvey
171Th
Tuttle Building Material Company
S. H. B. Railroad
Chicago Water Department
Til
State Commerce Commission
Public Service Co
Suburban Area and Country Towns Association of
Cook Cunty
Claussen
Lane
Chicago
Oswald Oberdobel
1931 Taxes Penalties and Installment Rules Outlined
The penalty date for the 1951 taxes is March 1 with possible extension to March 15 by law. A 1 percent per month penalty applies from the first installment if not paid. no partial allocations between installments are allowed. Taxpayers may appeal to the Board of Appeals within 30 days after the first penalty date. Personal property taxes have a May 1 penalty date and must be paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeals
Thornton Township
Old Riverdale Mail Carrier George T. Phillips Dies
George T. Phillips aged 76 died of pneumonia February 10 at his home 1118 North California Avenue. He retired in 1924 after 33 years as a letter carrier in Riverdale and suburbs. Survived by widow Elizabeth and two children. Funeral services held February 13. He helped establish Riverdale post office free delivery in 1900 under Gustav Ernst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Phillips
North
Califonia Avenue
Mr. Phillips
Elizabbeth
George Phillips
Riverdale
Chicago
Obituary: Jack Sibbert Dies in Blue Island
Jack Sibbert of 11421 Stewart Avenue husband of Jennie Sibbert died at St. Francis Hospital Blue Island on Wednesday February 15. The will is in Carlson's chapel at 119th and Princeon until Saturday noon. Services at Zion Ev Lutheran Church 118th and Edbroske Saturday at 2. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. Information line Pullman 0184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sibbert
Stewart Avenue
Jennie Sibbert
Miarleth
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Carlson’s
People Party Caucus at Village Hall Friday Feb 24
The Peoples Party of Riverdale will hold a caucus at the Village Hall on Friday evening February 24 at 7 p m to nominate candidates for the office of President and three Tras bananas. Lead 42 1 Carl Maurer President C A Gruhlke Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Party of
Riverdale
Trasbananas
Chest Clinic Scheduled By Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
The Chest Clinic will be hosted by the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute at Village Hall Dalton on Monday February 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Residents nearby note Riverdale addresses and local business updates accompany the notice. A surprise party was held for Mrs. Daniel Crowder at 13838 LaSalle Street Riverdale with gifts from her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton
Riverdale
Phifer’s
Brook’s Pharmacy
Leyden Avenue
Gensberg
Henry Strosinski, Jr
LaSalle Street
Daniel Crowder
Lucille Matus
Mayor Cermak Shot as Anarchist Tries to Kill Roosevelt
A lone anarchist fired five shots at President elect Roosevelt in Miami while Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago was seriously wounded. One bystander was killed and several others injured. Cermak reportedly spoke to Governor Roosevelt after being wounded, declaring I am glad it is I and not you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Ida
Cermak
Mrs Laurence Rau Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Mrs Laurence Rau of 121386 Stewart Avenue West Pullman died Thursday night after heart trouble, pneumonia cited as cause. She leaves husband four daughters Lydia Myrtle Adeline Augusta son Herbert two brothers one sister and four grandchildren. Funeral set for February 20 with services at home at 1 pm and at the German Lutheran Church 64th and Harvard. interment Mt Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Rau
Stewart Avenue
West Pullman
Dughters
Lydia
Minutin Stephan
Myrtle
Adeline
Augusta
Herbert
64Th and
Harvard Avenue
Mt. Greenwood
Death of Frank Kort longtime Dalton resident at 65
Frank Kort aged 65 9 months 9 days of Dalton and Riverdale died February 12 at St Bernard hospital Englewood after a December 22 injury at C & IT yards. He lived at Riverdale Park hotel with the Stanaitis family and formerly ran a Dalton bakery. Survived by daughter Esther Paulson Archer Iowa two grandchildren brother Ferdinand Chicago and many old friends. Funeral Wednesday at Bachnyinn chapel Rev Bassler Emanuel Church interment Matteson IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kort
Dalton
Riverdale
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Englewood
Riverdale Park
Stanaitis
Indiana .Avenue
Mr. Kort
Mathilda
E. I
Esther
A. Paulson
Archer
Iowa
Ferdinand
Chicago
Calumet Camp
Modern Woodmen
Bachnyinn’s Chapel
Bassler
Immanuel Church
Matteson, Il
Dalton police chief denies links to parlors amid slander claims
Fred T. Ehlert of Dalton Illinois declares he has no business ties beyond the police service and challenges accusers to prove charges. He warns that malicious statements will be prosecuted and asserts his right to personal associations. A Belgian police dog is reported missing in Riverdale, a family pet sought by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Fred T. Ehlert
Ill
Riverdale
W. B. Graves
Local items and notices from Riverdale community
Cherry the feoteh terrier owned by the Sprick and Cowing families died aged 14. Mabel Cowing cherished him and he walked daily to the Acme Co. plant with Agnes Sprick. Also notices of church bids for painting, illnesses, relocations, social events, and a toboggan club outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprick
Cowing
Ile
Mabel Cowing
Agnes Sprick
Acme Co
Drg
Florence Hedtke
Bowen School
Metropolitan Visual Education
Department of the Visual Instruction
National Education Association
Our Savior’s Church
R. Schaefer
Chicago Street
Dalton
Nashville
Tenn
Roberta Schaefer
Virginia
St. Cecilia's School
Madia Coulisada
Ata
Louis Casanov
South
Wabash Avenue
Uo Aurora
Casanoy’s
Richard Loichinger
Emma Lojchinger
138Th Street
Riverdale
Amanda Sharply
Prairie Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Hastings
Twin City
William Nottorf
Acme
Roseland
Julius Nelson
East 137Th Place
125Th
Michigan Avenue
Nelson
Lois Guawens
South Tolland
Tusday
Rosemary McLaughlin
Elenore
Helen Berschinski
Marion Dreger
Cathrine McLaughlin
Felix Schablske
Ted Dreger
Washington
Riverdale Toboggan Club
Palos Park
Village President Explains Action in Public Funds Case
Village President Micahlaus Claussen outlines actions taken by the board and the current status of the embezzlement case involving a former collector. The suit against American Surety Company in federal court seeks recovery for shortages from the bond. The article notes delays and efforts to apprehend the missing official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claussen
Willan
Micahlaus Claussen
Riverdale
Obeldobel
Clussen
Tue Pointer
Illinois
Chicago
Verhoeven
American Surety Company
Cook County
United States District Court
Riverdale bowler Schliemann nets 299 in league medalet win
Louis Schliemann of Riverdale bowled a 299 in a five man American Legion team run. he had 213 231 and 209 games for a 734 series a league record. He will receive a medal from the American Bowling Congress with Paul Gill Post presenting. The team of L Schlieman J Riser J Jereb Werman Wiebke and August Ronse Jr set a 3120 pins league record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schliemann
Riverdale
St. Paul
L. Sehlieman
J. Riser
J. Jereb
Werman Wiebke
August Ronse, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Court
Village of Riverdale
Bonding Company
Winnie Gouwens
Thornton
Carl Maurer
C. A. Gruhlke
Clermak
Miami
Flor
Frankfort
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