Joint Meeting To Oppose Metropolitan Bill In Dalton
The Thornton Township Taxpayers Association and the Southern Cook County Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint meeting at Dalton Village Hall on Friday January 27 at 8 PM. Mayor Kasten of Blue Island and State Representative Frank Foster will speak to warn against the proposed metropolitan bill and urge taxpayer unity to protect local governments in Cook County.
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Dalton Village Hall
Kasten
Blue Island
Rep
Foster
Bill
Thornton Township
Cook County
Chicago
Frank Foster
Tax plan urged to cap property taxes at one percent
George E. Nixon urged legislation to limit all real and personal property taxes to 1 percent of full valuation at the Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards meeting in Oak Park. He argued Cook County faces a 700 million dollar bill and proposed funding over 140 years, noting real estate would pay the majority and citing Indiana Michigan and Nebraska as models. A second item notes births at St Francis and Roseland hospitals and a social gathering hosted by Mrs James McLaughlin.
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George E. Nixon
Board of Appeals
Ilinois Association of Real Estate Boards
Oak Park Club
Cook County
Nixon
France
Indiana
Michigan
Nebraska
Riverdale Attorney Chosen in Gas Rate Reduction Case
Attorney TP P Flick of Riverdale selected for a major case as 36 municipalities demand lower gas rates. Flek is versed in municipal law and linked with the Illinois Municipal League, a backer of the movement. Brief filed with the Windis Commerce Commission requests a 25 percent rate cut.
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TP. P. Flick
Riverdale
Flek
Ilinois Municipal League
Windis Commerce Commission
Obituary: George Trapp Sr. of Riverdale Dies at 68
George Trapp Sr a long time Riverdale resident died at home 308 West 138th Street Sunday January 15 after years of ill health He was born March 22 1869 in Riverdale married Frieda Liebe October 4 1895 later wed Johanna Simnick July 13 1918 He leaves his widow three sons three step sons a step daughter three sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held January 18 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with interment in Oakland Cemetery
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George Trapp
Riverdale
138Th Street
Frieda Liebe
George, Jr
Walter
Erwin Trapp
Trapp
Johanna Simnick
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ife
Herman
Raymond
Clarence
Tilian Simnick
Emily
Jaas
Frieda
Edward Scholl
Helena
Wm. Bachman
St. Paul's Church
Walter Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
Second Story Peggy delights at St Marys Dramatic Club play
The play Second Story Peggy produced by St Marys Dramatic Club at the school hall last Sunday evening under Pinta Council Kik of C delighted a large audience. John McMahon directed and selected a cast led by Anna Kurz Melvin Brockman Mary Ripley Anthony Pietsch Marie Kinney Edward Mleing Daniel Perry Jr Florence Voeel. Joe Beemsters orchestra provided eight pieces with lively dance music and popular airs drawing cheers from all ages.
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Peggy
St. Mary's Dramatic Club
Pinta Council
Kik. of C
Murphy
Dexter
John McMahon
Anna Kurz
Melvin Brockman
Mary Ripley
Anthony Pietsch
Marie Kinney
Edward Mleing
Daniel Perry, Jr
Florence Voeel
Joe Beemster
Joe
Pointer issue extras at Dal ton and Riverdale stands
Extra copies of The Pointer are on sale at Ed Luken's Drugstore in Dalton and Kurz Newsstand in Riverdale. The item lists 26-tf as a note or price indicator.
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Ed Luken
Dalton
Kurz
Riverdale
Body Found on Lincoln Avenue Near 15th in Shocking Murder
The body of Edward Fitzsimmons was discovered Thursday morning on Lincoln Avenue in Thornton township near Dalton and Calumet City. Police traced a transfer ticket to his son Policeman Michael Fitzsimmons. the coroner’s jury returned a verdict of murder by unknown persons as investigators pursued leads.
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Edward
Dalton
Calumet City
Sargeant
John Orgel
Walsh
Bachman Morgue
Michael J. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Hammond
George Brooks
Spike”) O’donnell
Mabel Fitzsimmons
Blackstone Avenue
The Ghost Parade at Lincoln Avenue School
The Ghost Parade a three act mystery farce plays Friday January 27 at Lincoln avenue school Dalton to raise funds for redecorating Our Savior's church main auditorium. Cast includes Emer son Claussen Ross Lambert Tferman Werner Jr Henry Mohr and many locals with tickets from church members or at the door Adults 30 cents children 20 cents show starts 8 15 p m.
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Lincoln Avenue
Our Savior’s Church
Emerson Claussen
Absalom Hawkes
Ross Lambert
Tferman Werner, Jr
Hiram
Henry Mohr
Abe Higgenbottom
Ray Baumgartener
A. C. Mullen
Jonas
Matilda
Howard Nelson
Mamie Rose
Tierman Werner, Jr
Anne Watkins
Tloward Nelson Aleck Smart
Harold Reid
Ted
Local and Personal Notes Highlight CommunityEvents
The Ladies of the W C O F No PPO attend a Jolly Pals Club drama. The Dumais and Jugo families welcome Mar Miller and Mrs Miller from Bay City. Funeral details for Alva Maiden, a 45 year old ex soldier, given. A boxing match promotion features Alex Schmall in January. Prairie fire, hospital operation, and grand jury testimony also noted in this community roundup.
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Jolly Pals Club
Dumais
Jugo
Mar
Farl Miller
Bay Cry
Mich
Mary Kettler
Catherine Voss
Mineral Point
Wisconsin
Clarence Potter
Platville
Wis
Wettler
Alex Schmall
Lansing
Danny Collins
Gary
Marigold Gardens
Alex
Edward Horn
East 154Th Street
Eddie Ballatin
Dave Barry
Ballatin
Alberton Hotel
Chicago
Alex Lehman
E. 184Th Street
Emily Gutke
Cicero
Richard Hess
H. D. Lentier
Walter Matus
East 138Th Street
Harmony Club
Elmer Schmaultz
Edbrooke Avenue
South
Fairfield Avenue
Stanley Prymas
Dorothy Beech
Earl Dumais
Alva F. Maiden
Clyde Avenue
Sheppard Drive
Delton
Bachman
Rev
Keller
Johnstown
Carl Schaefer
East 136Th Street
Itta Logan
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
Fifth Street
Wentworth Avenue
Tilo P.m
Main Street
Dalton
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
John Kasha
Michigan Avenue
Herbert Dickelman
Champaign
Kenneth Winkler
Arnet Sergent
William Brothfield
Twin City
Dolton Board Discusses Water Delinquents and Local Protect Plans
Dolton village board met January 10 with all members present. The treasurer reported December balance of 908.07 and recovery of stolen bonds. water delinquents totaling 996.86 were urged to pay by January 24 or face shutoff. The meeting covered crossing protection at 188th and Indiana, street and light outages, a fire report, and redecoration of village hall.
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Dolton Village
Dickelman
Schnoor
Hamid
Harris
First Trust and Savings Bank
Judiciary
Maurer
Union Indemnity Company of
New Orleans
Dalton
188Th and
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Pennsylvania
Railrades
Chicago
Erffmeyer
Cottage Grove Avenue
156Th Street
Williams
144Th Place
Chicago Street
Miller
Joe Lang
Dalton Legion
Sewing for Needy in Dolton Red Cross Effort
Desiring volunteers may call Dolton 909 to arrange all day sewing on Wednesday or Thursday. Garments produced will be distributed in Dolton. Mrs. H. W. Slaughter serves as Secretary for the Dolton Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Dolton
Dolton 909
H. W. Slaughter
Dolton Red Cross
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Illinois Association Real Estate Boards
Paul Thomen
James McLaughlin
Edmund Valiquez
Roseland Community Hospital
Flick
George Trapp, Sr
Bulletin Head
15Th Street
the Ghost Parade
B. Keller, Sr
Herman Keiter
Dolton Board
Suburban Area Country Towns Association
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