Riverdale Board discusses roller purchase and street repairs
Riverdale Village Board meets with all members present. A 10 ton steam oiler and scarifying outfit may be bought at a reduced cost. the roller is approved for purchase. Streets, alleys, and Branigar subdivision access reforms are advised with full committee authority. A Ford sedan found Dec 9 is to be sold for storage costs. fires chief salary set. parking limits enforced. Emerald avenue repairs urged and election judges named. Bond ordinance for a fire house and apparatus approved.
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Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Kipsy
Wunsch
Zornow
I. C
188Th Street
R. R.ompany
Ludwig
Branigar
Uel
Flick
Branigar Bros
Ladgig
Frank Stieman
Halsted Street
Riverdale
Evansville
Bank
Indiana Sevenue
Fred Slater
Emerald Avenue
139Th Street
Maurer
George Bales
John Metevia
Charles Beseman
Martin Wilkins
Elmer Unruh
August Bonse
Notice to Auto Owners of Riverdale Vehicle Tax
Notice to all automobile owners in Riverdale who have not paid the 1925 vehicle tax to pay within ten days or face arrest and prosecution under village ordinances. By order of the President and Board of Trustees. Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Banc of Trustees
Notice on Old Bills Responsibility for John Van Dyk’s Store
Announcement states no responsibility for old bills on account of John Van Dyk's store. Signature by Mrs. P. J. Grandmaison.
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John van Dyk
Mrs Jacob Lau Dies After 67 Years In Riverdale
Christina Schmidt born in Sheboygan Wisconsin September 5 1857 came to Riverdale in 1894 and married Jacob Lau three years later. She died February 21 after a three months ocean trip with her husband. Survived by her husband six brothers five sisters funeral held February 23 at 1 30 pm at 15725 Leyden Avenue Riverdale conducted by Rev Wike interment Oakwoods Cemetery
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Jacob Lau
Christina Schmidt
Sheboygan
Wis
Riverdale
Germany
Leyden Avenue
Wike
Oakwoods Cemetery
Dolton High School Arts and Athletics Update
Dolton High School notes a community orchestra of 25 members performed at the Dolton theatre with a play and intermission music. Girls practice basketball weekly at Highlawn gym led by Miss Stalker. the season nears its end. Boys anticipate a baseball schedule as the school hosts last year’s championship pennant for Cook County Class 7. A spring play is planned and enrollment in the orchestra is open via Mr. Hayes.
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Dolton Community Orchestra
Dolton Theatre
Anay
Mr. Hayes
Dalton High School
Highlawn Gymnasium
Dolton school notes praise new curtain upgrades and library growth
Dolton and Highlawn schools showcase new window curtains in Highlawn rooms and plan to curtain all classrooms. Principal McVey left enlargements booklets at the superintendent’s office. Wealth Center near completion will aid area schools. Dolton Library reports 1100 books, 6 to 9 percent patronage, 75 to 90 weekly checkouts, with Zane Grey, Booth Tarkington, Rinehart titles. A concert by Mrs. Loomis from High school is promised for next week.
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Dolton and
Highlawn
Branch High School
McVey
Dalton Community Library
Far North
Kentucky
Zane Gorey
Booth Tarkington
Rinehart
Local clubs announce March events
G W Spencer Relief Corps hosts a Parcel Post party on March 6 inviting everyone to attend. W Co T A meets March 5 at 2 30 at Mrs Vandenberg home with all welcome. Immanuel Church Sewing Circle holds an afternoon coffee in the church basement on March 12 with open invite.
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G. W. Spencer Relief Corps
Robert Vandenberg
Sewing Circle
Immanuel Church
Birth Of A Son For Mr And Mrs August Radtke Riverdale
The Pointer reports the birth of an 11th child to Mr. and Mrs. August Radtke of Riverdale on Tuesday Feb 10. The piece notes the family’s size amid high prices and urges state recognition and reward.
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August Radtke
134Th
Riverdale
Radtke
John E. Kemp
Midwest Sugar Refining Corporation
Unionville
Mich
Mr. Kemp
L. C. Villard
Pope Sugar Works
Kemp
Max Sellin
Highlawn
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Roseland Dairy Co
Edward Ainsworth
Riverdale Products Co
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Wabash Avenue
A. J. Larson
Albrecht
Dalton Theatre
Herman Schnoor
Jean
Lombard, IL
F. Schnoor
Fern Fike
Phyllis Jean
Davenport
Town
John Connors
Fred Logan
Havana
Cuba
Fred
Paul Gall Post Women’s Auxiliary
Illinois
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital No. 51
Tucson
Arizona
George Schaefer
Berger Parent-Teacher Association
Elites Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
The Elites elected officers at the February 23 meeting: Gerben VanderVeen president Raleigh Gerloff vice president Oliver Johnson secretary George L. Koehler treasurer John Kasha Jr sergeant at arms. A banquet for members will be held March 16 at Riverdale village hall.
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Gerben VanderVeen
Raleigh Gerloff
Oliver Johnson
Geo. L. Koehler
John Kasha, Jr
Riverdale
Govier Seeks Ninth Ward Seat After Runoff Victory
The article notes alderman Govier of the Ninth Ward winning a landslide in Tuesday’s runoff. It lists his supporters and opponents with tabulated precinct results showing Govier’s overall majority at 1,284. The piece portrays him as physically capable and politically reliable to deliver on promises.
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Govier
Shell” Gevier
Shell
Spowere O Yeepeectnthdovac
Bayne Ecc
Johnson
Mall
Bowen School Notes from Riverdale District
Bowen School notes report Theodore Hedtke visiting with holiday spirit leading to a no school day on Monday. A masquerade party was held February 21 in the Bowen auditorium and Girl Scouts investiture occurred February 24 with Miss Hedtke as scout captain.
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Bowen School
Riverdale
Theodore Hedtke
Washington
Miss Hedtke
Rogge
Hedtke
Dalton School
W. L
Blair
Claxton
Ben Darrow
Tobin
Burnham School
What Makes a Community Worth While Parable
A village grows from a subdivided farm with railroads stores schools and churches yet remains a collection of families without friendliness. Pride and neighborliness unite people making a community worth while. The note ends with an invitation to a dance at Riverdale Village Hall on February 28 1925 from 8 pm to 2 am with 75 cent tickets.
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Flites Athletic Club
Riverdale
Charlie Blackmore
Radio Famous Orchestra
Thornton Township High Seeks Bond for Rapid Enrollment Growth
Thornton Township High School, facing congestion from rapid enrollment and township growth, asks voters to approve a March bond issue. A detailed pamphlet outlines the plan for a Vocational Building, Field House, swimming pool, cafeteria expansion, and expanded shop facilities to accommodate about 600 additional pupils and multiple specialized rooms.
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Thornton Township
Illinois Central
DBO
Ccm
Zicecessetcin Paeroerer Percenendedabdek
Board of Education
Filby
University of Chicago
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P. J. Grandmaison
Dolton High School
Dolton School
T.T. High School
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