Dolton Village Board Pushes Crossing Safety and Pay Reforms
The Dolton Board met with all members present and discussed several items including rail crossings frost damage, erratic street lights, and water rates for park use. They voted to reject a low bid for a pup roller, set salaries for treasurer and clerk, and plan changes to vehicle tax ordinances. A watchman would be placed at the Indiana Avenue 139th Street crossing after a fatal accident. Public hearings on Main Street paving and Cottage Grove Avenue opening were scheduled for March 11 and March 18, with notices mailed to property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Dickelman
Erffmeyer
Public Service Co
Park Board
Schnoor
Miller
Indiana Avenue
139Th Street
Indiana Harbor Crossing
L. H. B. Railroad
Main Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Riverdale Board Acts On Crossing Protection And Parkways
The Riverdale Board met Tuesday night with President Price presiding. It directed notifying the railroad to install gates at the Indiana Harbor crossing at Indiana avenue and 139th street. It also urged Public Service Co. to repair parkways damaged in winter by laying new gas mains, restoring them to their previous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Price
Indiana Harbor R. R
Indiana Avenue
139Th Street
Public Service Co
Ivanhoe Garden Club Meets With Lectures and Tea
The Ivanhoe Garden Club met at Mrs. Gerald Byrnes home with a book review on practical gardening and two lectures on home vegetable gardening and making a garden. Refreshments featured Mrs. Byrnes’s small individual cakes. The Ivanhoe Civic Club plans a card party and dance March 1 at Branigar Bros. Building with 35 cent admission. Women’s Club members visited Garfield Park conservatory for a lecture by Mrs. Maud Jacobs on raising perennials from seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Garden Club
Gerald Byrnes
Branigar Bros
Women’s Club
Garfield Park Conservatory
Maud Jacobs
Memorial for Corporal Frank L. Mills in Cedar Park cemetery
A funeral service honors Corporal Frank L. Mills, veteran of World War I, with Legion salute and bugle calls. Mills, who served in the 131st regiment, 33rd division, left a widow Evelyn Robinson and three small children, Betty Ann, Patricia Jean, and Jack, after battling war injuries and illness. His life is recalled by family and comrades from Riverdale and Kenosha. He died February 22 at Speedway hospital. His wife and children survive along with his parents, brothers, and sisters.
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Cedar Park
Legion
Mother Earth
Frank L. Mills
Corporal Mills
Frank
131St
France
Riverdale
Evelyn Robinson
Betty Ann
Patricia Jean
Jack
Speedway Hospital
Chippity Post
Chicago
Fred E. Haines
H. N. Mills
Kenosha
Wis
Thomas
Henry
Anna
Emily
Melvin Williams
Mohr Rites Mark Riverdale Resident’s Death
Henry W. Mohr of Riverdale died Thursday February 20 at age 78 years 8 months 6 days after long illness. Born in Alveslake Schlesurze Holstein Germany November 14 1852 he married Helena Lentfer August 16 1875. They came to America and Riverdale in 1881. Survived by daughters Katherine Kumrei Emma Niewald and son Henry J. Mohr. 14 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were Monday at St Paul’s Church with Rev Kemnitz. interment Oakland Cemetery.
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Henry M. Mohr
Riverdale
Alveslake
Schlesurze Holstein
Germany
Helena Lentfer
America
Katherine
Chas. Kumrei
Emma
Martin Niewald
Henry J. Mohr
St. Paul’s Church
Rev
Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
Mohr
Arthur Harms
South Park Avenue
Dalton
Mothers’ Club
Arnold Ingold
Ormsby
Minn
Ingold
Minnesota
Mt. Hope Cemetery
St. James
Edward Rampke
Grand Crossing
Chicago
Linda Wassman
Margaret Rademaker
Arlington Heights
John Cooper
Main Street
E. I. Switchman
Roseland Community Hospital
John Connors
Indiana
Kentucky
Riverdale Firemen Enjoy Community Night Gathering
Riverdale hosted a social for 134 visiting firemen from area cities showing a Peter Kurz film at the Riverdale theatre followed by lunch at the Village Hall. Mayor Frank Price and village trustees welcomed the guests as the Firemen’s Association celebrated together. Night prowlers struck Robert Alprecht’s home last Sunday while the family was away, stealing jewelry and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie” Reich
Riverdale
Peter Kurz
Riverdale Theatre
Frank Price
Robert Alprecht
Dalton man visits Champaign for a fine time
George N. Moomaw of Dalton visited Richard Schnoor in Champaign Illinois last Saturday and reports a fine time with the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Moomaw
Dalton
Richard Schnoor
Champaign
Illinois
Gasoline Blaze Averted by Quick Thinkers at Schmutzler Station
An 8 o clock fire near a gas pump was stopped by Christ Schmutzler and engineer K S Putnam. Putnam smothered the blaze after lighting a pipe with a match as the tank opened. Riverdale firemen arrived promptly, Christ injured a sore hand, wind fueled fumes, and residents warned to handle gasoline carefully.
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Christ Schmutzler
K. S. Putnam
Mr. Putnam
Schmutzler
Christ
Riverdale City
Local and Personal Happenings Brighten Riverdale News
William J. Haney and son Robert head to Phoenix to join Mrs. Haney and Helen. Mrs. Haney’s group visits and shares health notes while others travel to Hanna Indiana for farm moves. In Dalton and Riverdale, family illnesses, weddings, and a birthday gathering mark community life with several hospital stays and a new baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Haney
Robert
Phoenix
Arizona
Bob
Haney
Henry Mohr
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Two Boys Die In Riverdale Train Collision
A late Sunday crash at the Indiana Avenue crossing near 139th Street Riverdale killed two young men and left another badly injured. Robert Kirkwood 21 of 220 West 104th Court died at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Edward Schemensky 21 died at County Hospital. Robert Novich 18 survived with minor injuries. Investigators cite poor crossing protection and night glare as factors as the train struck the 5 passenger Buick. Funeral services for Kirkwood were held at the Presbyterian church and Schemensky's at Holy Rosary. Community calls for gates and crossing watchmen persist.
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Indiana Avenue I. H. B
139Th Street
Riverdale
Robert Kirkwood
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Edward Schemensky
County Hospital
Kollar
104Th Court
Indiana Ave
Robert Novich
108Rh Street
Kirkwood
Schemensky
Novich
East
144Th Place
Dalton
Indiana Avenue
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
189Th Street
Pullman Company
Hugh Kirkwood
Margaret
Presbyterian Church
112Th
State Streets
Willis B. Townsend
Cedar Park Cemetery
Michigan
Roseland
Holy Rosary
Holy Sepulchre
Tax committee urges last call on new rates
The Calumet Committee holds a meeting tonight as Oswald Obel is available in his store until 7 15 PM to assist with complaints. Citizens are urged to review tax figures and file any concerns promptly before action proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Obeldobel
Calumet Committee
Dollar Days In Roseland Three Day $1 Sale
The South End Chamber of Commerce sponsors a three day one dollar sale in Roseland on February 27 28 and 29. Sears Roebuck offers many bargains and the Nelson Gilden Men’s Store adds a suit or overcoat for a dollar. Read their ads for real bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Dogs to be Shot for Unlicensed Running at Large
Dalton residents are informed that all dogs without valid licenses found running at large in the village will be shot by order of the President and Board of Trustees. The notice outlines enforcement as a public safety measure and cites the governing authorities issuing the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
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Ivanhoe News
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Hammond
Ind
Mattoon
All
Prohl
Lucy
Dora Warning
Palmer Park
Gretchen Ernst
Kate Gimbler
Busler
Anna Nelson
Hilda Bergner
Mable Nelson
W. Budd
Emily Claussen
Emma Gundaker
Fluer de Lis
Frederick Rau
Dick Bushking
Dalton Pedro Club
James McLaughlin
Women’s Society
Henry Michalski
Joe Kummerer
Peter F. Ripley
H. Buechler
M. Kummerer
R. Gerlof
T. Dreger
D. Wissel
C. Sorenson
B. Jenning
Morris
Dalton Yards
Chicago Brick Co
Frank Mills
Patriot
Henry W. Mohr
A. Michalski
Dolton
E. Zoller
Max
John Schaak
John, Jr
Hanna
Mr. Schaak
Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett
H. W. Slaughter
Howard Holden
Nelly Ann
Oaklawn
Thornton
Oliver M. Henry
Jacksonville
Ill
Lawrence Kasha
Michigan Avenue
Banco
Henry Hammermeister
Margaret Meier
Roy Gouwens
John Klinkhammer
Blue Island Hospital
Mgr
Ralph Gerloff
East 138Th Street
Adolph J. Lambert
Walter Reed
Brookston
Raymond Baumgartner
Reed
Alva Reed
Calumet City
Elmer Rentner
Russel Reed
Harvey
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