Government Aid Sought to Restore Flow of Little Calumet River
A 1985 letter from P. L. Haines requests U S and Indiana Illinois cooperation to straighten and clean the Little Calumet River from Gary Indiana to Blue Island Illinois. The plan, tied to a 1931 Melton report, aims to use P W A labor to reduce sewage pollution and restore natural water flow into Lake Michigan and Sag Channel.
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Burns
Gary
Ind
Lake Michigan
South Holland
Harvey
Blue Island
Calumet Clean Streams Committee
Illinois
Indiana
Parry Haines
C. M. Osborn
P.W.A
U. S. Courthouse
Chicago
F. M. Logan
Federal
Indianapolis
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
Harold L. Ickes
Little Calumet River
Ill
Col. Melton
Little Calumet
Ilinois
Robert Kingery
Indiana Planning Commission
Melton
P. L. Haines
Holy Name Society Prepares Boxing Show
Promoter Bob Schug says eight boxing bouts and two wrestling matches are planned at St. Marys hall with a group of boxers already in training for the upcoming event.
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Holy Name Society
Bob” Schug
St. Mary’s Hall
Aldermanic Primary Election February 26 Schedule
The Chicago aldermanic primary election will be held February 26 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. A supplementary aldermanic and city election is set for April 2 with voting hours 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The judicial election is scheduled for November 5, also 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Chicago
St Paul Gym Hosts Amateur Basketball Tournament
The St Paul Athletic Association stages a week long basketball tournament at St Paul school gym from March 7 to March 14. Open to amateur heavyweight quintets with eight teams already expressing interest. Prizes include a trophy and 33 medals, with per team distribution and top player awards. The winner earns a state tournament berth beginning March 22 at Springfield.
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St. Paul Athletic Association
St. Paul
Paul Kliefoth
Michigan Avenue
Riverdale
Springfield
Ivanhoe Woman's Club Meets February 26 in Branigar Building
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club will gather at the Branigar building at 144th and Stewart on Tuesday February 26 at 1 45 PM. Public Health chairman Mrs Clarence Brown will lead the program and Dr Margaret Kunde will speak on Growing Old Gracefully. Members are urged to attend and bring a guest. Earlier on February 12 twenty members and friends heard Mrs L B Reitman speak on Travels Thru the Lincoln Country.
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Ivanhoe
Mothers Club 15th Anniversary in Riverdale Dal ton
Fifteen years ago eight young mothers formed the Mothers Club in Riverdale and Dalton. They met monthly at members' homes solving domestic problems and building lasting friendships. The anniversary gathering at Mrs Walter May's home featured pinochle lunch and reminiscences.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Mothers Club
Walter May
Health Clinic Planned by Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
The next clinic will be held at Dalton village hall on Monday February 25 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The event offers free health services and aims to assist residents with tuberculosis screening.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton Village Hall
Community Dramatic Club of Our Savior’s Church
Richard Roswell
Hazel Crest
Acme
Roswell
The
Community events calendar for Riverdale and area
Local groups announce events in Riverdale area church bazaars banco parties pinochle nights and dances. Listings include dates February 20 25 and 27 with venues Riverdale village hall Bowen school gym High lawn hose house parish halls and church activities featuring door prizes music and small admission fees.
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Riverdale
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept
Bowen School
Progressive Party
Highlawn Hose House
P. m
Ladies Aid of St. Paul’s Church
St. Pauls Ev. Luth
A. A. G. Club
Local Socials Share Valentines and Travels Across Town
Sunday school class hosted a February 12 event with prizes won by Marian Norton Leona Wisowaty Leona McDonald Doris Martin Jean Packard Hazel Meginnis Mary Elizabeth Anders Rosie Schaafsma Virginia Hampton A later February 15 valentine party at Ruth Piersons home featured a luncheon and gifts for attendees including Ethel Siss Fern Siiz Adeline Schroeder Florence Fischer Marg Ellen Koelling Ruth Bachmann Dorothy Hameister Dorothy Markus Mary Klein Selma Schultz and Ruth Fierson.
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Lydian Hoffman
Marian Norton
Leona Wisowaty
Leona McDonald
Doris Martin
Jean Packard
Hazel Meginnis
Mary Elizabeth Anders
Rosie Schaafsma
Virginia Hampton
Ruth Pierson
Prairie Avenue
Ethel Siss
Fern Siiz
Adeline Schroeder
Florence Fischer
Marg Ellen Koelling
Ruth Bachmann
Dorothy Hameister
Dorothy Markus
Mary Klein
Selma Schultz
Ruth Fierson
Dog Saves Family From Night Fire at Arcady Farms Mill
Fire at the Arcady Farms Milling Co. near North Harvey destroyed the Swanson home at 1438rd and Ashland. A dog awakened Mrs. Swanson and three children and her father Frank Peck, allowing them to escape in their night clothes. Peck held the fire at bay for a time until help arrived, but the building burned nearly to the attic. aid was delayed by the mile to a telephone. The family lost everything.
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George Swanson
Ashland Avenue
North Harvey
Arcady Farms Milling Co
Collision injures man at Indiana and Leyden
J J Wheeler of Rose land was injured when his Chevrolet sedan was struck by a southbound International truck turning onto Leyden avenue at the Indiana Leyden curve. The truck then hit a parked Essex sedan. Wheeler was taken to Roseland Community hospital with severe forehead cuts.
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Milder D. Dows
Ericson St
Chicago
Hairs
Dalton
Public Service Co
Dows
Roseland Community Hospital
Fred Ehlert
Lincoln Avenue
Indiana
Leyden Avenues
J. J. Wheeler
118Th Street
Roseland
Indiana Avenue
Charles Hickey
Hartford
Mich
Leyden Avenue
Wheeler
Mervin Shields
Firemen Now Insured and Four Year Term Plan Approved
Riverdale board in regular session on February 12 notes insured Volunteer Fire Department by Great American Insurance Co with a $75 payment applied to insurance costs. Trustees discuss drainage catch basin on Wentworth Ave and repairs to water line. Illinois Municipal League communication supports a four year term for village officials.
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Riverdale Board
Nelson
Robinson
Sehroll
Hanihan
Hanschman
Torpy
Claussen
Schroll
Wentworth Avenue
Fire and Water
Flanihan
Great American Insurance Company
Fire Department
Hanschmann
Healy Company
Illinois Municipal League
Why Longer Hours at Dalton Markets Sparks Local Tension
Dalton and Riverdale markets long kept Thursday afternoons off for stock selection and half day holidays. A recent chain store staying open last Thursday intensified concerns, though no law requires closure. Government promotes shorter hours to boost employment.
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Dalton
Riverdale
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