Civic Leaders Launch Boy Scout Fund Drive in Dalton Riverdale
The Dalton Riverdale Boy Scout campaign began January 17 with about sixty volunteers lining up to solicit funds. A kickoff meeting at Lincoln School drew nearly forty attendees with additional helpers. Campaign goals include 4845 dollars to cover salaries, transportation, dues, and training across three districts, with Chicago Heights Harvey pledging 3350 dollars and the rest to be raised in nearby communities.
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Dalton-Riverdale
Boy Scout Campaign
Lincoln School
Thurel Meeder
Harold G. Boltz
Potawattomi Trails Council
Dalton
Riverdale
Fred Bruhn
Edw. Watson
Mr. Vander Myde
Frank Kramer
Clarence
A. H. Harms
Russell Blake
Harry Robinson
Mrs. Day
A. J. Klinkhammer
H. J. Anders
O. C. Hinkle
E. B. Wise
J. C. Wernicke
Co. A. Brown
Eilmer Krueger
George Gehrig
Geo. Brassfield
E. C. Ripley
Potawattomi
Chicago Heights
Harvey
Orland Park
Tinley Park
Forest Ridge
Midlothian
Markham
South Holland
Hazelcrest
Homewood
Flossmoor
Glenwood
Matteson
Peotone
Steger
Crete
Henry Heideman
N. W. Gouwens
W. A. Michaels
Glenwood Manual Training School
Dolton to Raise Vehicle License Fees for Cars
The Dolton village board announces passenger car license rates rise from 3.00 to 5.00 starting February 1. Auto owners are urged to update payments by the deadline to comply with the ordinance.
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Dolton
Board of Trustees
Riverdale village warns on dogs at large may destroy strays
Riverdale authorities urge dog owners to control pets amid a rising problem of dogs wandering freely. Police Chief Frank J. Mraz emphasizes action to prevent danger and states that stray animals will be destroyed if not contained.
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Riverdale
Department of Police
Frank J. Mraz
Walther League Rally Sunday at Bethlehem South Chicago
The Walther League an international Lutheran youth group will gather Sunday January 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran church South Chicago. The program runs 2 30 registration 3 pm meeting with zone chairman Carl Neuman. Activities include sessions on Christian knowledge and service, a Brazilian chapel fundraiser, supper and plays. Local members urged to attend for strong turnout.
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Walther League
Lutheran Churches of the Missouri Synod
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
103Rd Street
Avenue H
South Chicago
Immanuel and
Bethlehem
Trinity
Hegewisch
St. Paul
Dalton
Zion
Washington Heights
Windsor Park
Timothy
Jack Lask
North Sinois
Paul Roeder
E. R. Pflug
G. Korntheuer
Christian Service
Christian Knowledge
R. C. Oestrich
South America
League
Local Man Fends Off Negro Assailant on City Street
Fred Stutzriem of Riverdale on the way to work was grabbed from behind by a young black man on 138th Street between Edbrooke and Michigan. The attacker released after a torn collar button, was knocked to the ground by a left hook and fled. police later searched the area with no arrest.
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Fred Stutzriem
Edbrooke Avenue
Riverdale
Stutzriem
138Th Street
Edbrooke
Michigan Avenue
Fred
Walter Ortel
Local Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James Stanczik of 13343 Indiana Avenue mark fifty years of marriage since 1882. They were wed in Muscoda Wisconsin and moved to Riderdale two weeks later. Daughters Mrs. D. W. Thurston of Pasadena California and Mrs. Walter Wesse of Hegewisch and son Roland will join in the celebration.
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James Stanczik
Indiana Avenue
Muscoda
Wisconsin
Riverdale
D. W. Thurston
Pasadena
California
Walter Wesse
Hegewisch
Roland
Dolton Kicks off tournaments and youth club drive
Registrations close Monday January 23 for Dolton business men's ping pong and ice skating with no entry fee and prizes for first and second. Local business sponsors will supply prizes. The Dolton Boys and Girls club invites residents five and up to join, with scouts already backing the drive. A Riverdale park ping pong team visits Dolton for a return match tonight at the park warming house.
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Dolton
Dolton Park
Dolton Village Hall
Dolton Business
Hastings
Balls
Stanley Smythe
Fray
Milhan
Pete Gousch
Richie Fritchie
Walter’s Tin Shop
Stahnke & Pohlers
Anders, Dengler
Ted Kock
Fred Pohlers
Hoyt & Lenox
Dorothy Albrecht
Cliff
Riverdale Park
New Izaak Walton League chapter forms in Dalton
A Dalton village hall gathering organized the Calumet chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America with officers elected George Horton Roseland president Frank Let Homewood first vice president Jacob DeYoung South Holland second vice president Bruce Waddell Dolton secretary and Thomas M Kinney Riverdale treasurer Bob Smart state president spoke and showed bird sanctuary films at Jackson Park Bird Sanctuary explaining league principles and project origin.
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Izaak Walton League
Dalton Village Hall
Calumet
Izaak Walton League of America
George Horton
Roseland
Frank Let
Homewood
Jacob DeYoung
South Holland
Bruce Waddell
Dolton
Thomas M. Kinney
Riverdale
Bob Smart
Jackson Park
Mr. Smart
Methodist Plays Offered by Dolton and Vincent Churches
The Hi League of the Dolton Methodist church presents a one act play Rumors Wanted on Friday January 20 at 8 PM with no admission charge. The Hi League at Vincent Methodist church will stage eight contest plays January 21 starting 4 PM and 7 PM with 25 cent admission. A second group will perform The Miller's Daughter or Bound in Honor at Lincoln School auditorium February 9 at 8 PM with tickets 35 and 15 cents.
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The
Hi-League of
the Dolton Methodist Church
Dolton Methodist Church
Grover Spratt
Gordon Pierce
Mary Lou Spratt
Ruth
Frances Zillsberger
Peter Deems
Mary Lou
Tony Paulauski
Aggie Spratt
Betty Jean Nairn
Methodist Church
Young Married People’s Club
Lincoln School
Fire damages new Riverdale home under construction
An early morning blaze on January 18 caused about 1000 dollars interior damage to a five room brick and frame house at 13914 South State street in Riverdale. The fire started in the kitchen and may have resulted from spontaneous combustion tied to rags used for floor work. Strong Riverdale fire department response saved the structure. Freddie W. Ludwig had planned to occupy by February 1.
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Riverdale
Fred W. Ludwig
South State Street
George Long
J. Caar
John Brown
J. J. McCarthy
R. F. Pintler
Dalton
Pete Lau
William Nottorf
Lester Brookfelt
Frank Stiemann
Fae
Riverdale Fre Department
Lombard Couple Guests of Riverdale Family
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Childs and family of Lombard Illinois formerly of Riverdale were guests of the David Denham family of Riverdale on Sunday January 15.
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LeRoy Childs
Lombard, Ill
Riverdale
David Denham
138th and Halsted Worst Crossing for Local Accidents
The Halsted and 138th Street intersection was Riverdale’s top spot for auto crashes in 1988 with five incidents. Police Chief Frank Mraz also cited I. H. B. and B. & O. C. T. overheads on Halsted and Indiana Avenue as other high-risk locations, while Riverdale saw fewer motor deaths in 1938 compared with 1937.
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Halsted
138Th Streets
Riverdale
Frank Mraz
Halsted Street
Indiana Avenue
156Th Street
187Th Place
Mraz
138Th Street
144Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Tracy Avenue
LaSalle Street
139Th Street
136Th Street
Recreation News Dalton Village Hall Dance Schedule
Dalton Village Hall announces a dance class Friday evening January 20 preceded by a short moving picture show by Mr. Heinrich at 6 15 p m. Regular Friday dances 6 to 8 30 p m except the second Friday monthly 6 30 to 7 30 p m. Registrations remain open for the ping pong tournament at the village hall.
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Heinrich
Ray Coffeen
South Suburban Bus Service Information Line
For details on South Suburban Bus Service call Interocean 9744.
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Interocean
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