Dolton Board Awards Sewer and Water Contracts
Six bidders competed for three local improvement contracts in Dolton. O'Brien Brothers Construction Co. won the Sibley Boulevard sewer project at 99 527.46 with a condition to surrender a prior contract. Hardin secured Maryland Avenue sewer and water stubs work. Other bids ranged from 107 472.25 to 118 208.40, with Maloney backing Hardin. Tonight the board meets to plan handling of the village finances and update records.
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Dolton
O’brien Brothers Construction Co
Sibley Boulevard
Berger
Maloney
Berger Sewer
Carmen Roberts
O’brien
Tulley Costello
Maryland Avenue
Geo. D. Hardin
Robert O. Liverswee
O’brien Bros
Carmen Roberts Tidogetistesa
Robt
GO. Livers
Geo. D
Initiation at Doldale Lodge as Southwest Lodge visits
The new I. O. O. F. Lodge Doldale No. 113 hosted a fraternal initiation with a class of eight. Southwest Lodge No. 484, boasting over eleven hundred members and three teams, performed the degree work. The visiting group pledged continued support as Doldale plans to double its membership this year. A lunch followed, expressing appreciation for the visitors’ pep and enthusiasm.
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I. O. O. F. Lodge
Doldale No
Southwest Lodge No. 484
Doldale Lodge No. 113
Ninth Ward Alderman Race Heats Up As Candidates Rally
Ninth Ward candidates sharpen campaigns for alderman. Shell Govier stands out after 11 attempts with 11 bullseyes, showing growing strength and steady on the square in a hard fought race.
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Shell Govier
Shell
Village seeks funds for West 188th paving from County Board
Village leaders meet with County Commissioner Jaranowski to secure county funds for West 188th Street paving. The County is ready to pave Cottage Grove Avenue once Dolton acts. Jaranowski, Calumet City mayor, hints at a spring bid for re election.
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West 188Th Street
Jaranowski
Zornow
Lambert
John
Cottage Grove Avenue
Dolton
Calumet City
Mrs. Martin Schmidt Dies in Dalton After Illness
Mrs. Martin Schmidt died Saturday January 19 at St Fisneis hospital Blue Island from pneumonia. She leaves husband Martin Schmidt five children two grandchildren and her mother Mrs Louisa Mehler. Funeral services were held at Dalton M E church with Rev Thompson. interment Oaklawn cemetery Thornton. Lloyd Brandt of Riverdale has been ill with pneumonia.
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Martin Schmidt
St. Fisneis Hospital
Blue Island
Louisa Mehler
Fred
Dalton
Viola
Clifford Waddell
Lillian
Irving
Myron
Morris
Schmidt
Degree of Honor Lodge
Ladies’ Aid
Dalton M. E. Church
Rev
Thomtpson
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Holds Annual Meeting
The Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Association met at the First National Bank Building in Dalton on January 21. Directors Chas Waterman Harry Robinson and Thos F Kinney were re elected. The secretary and treasurer reported steady growth and over half a million dollars loaned to support new homes. A new stock series is open and the meeting urged member recruitment.
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Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
First National Bank
Dalton
Bulding
George H. Schaefer
Chas Waterman
Harry Robinson
Horace Holmes
W. H. Baker
Wm. J. Haney
Chas. E. Waterman
Harry Robin
Thos. F
Anniversary and community notices in local plant
Mr and Mrs Theodore Dreger marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a gathering of relatives and friends at home. Several local events include bunco prizes, a church baked ham supper, a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank Mills, and a bowling match featuring William Albrecht and son Robert.
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Theodore Dreger
Joe Kummerer
Felix Schoblaske
Epworth League of the Sandridge M. E
Frank Mills
Harry Robinson
Wm. J. Albrecht
Robert
Ray Schalk
Cottage Grove Avenue
Mr. Albrecht
Bob
New York Giants
Albrecht
William Heitman
Dalton
Acme Steel Co
Firemen Elect Officers for Dalton Volunteer Dept 1929
The Dalton Volunteer Fire Department elected officers for 1929 led by President Charles Murphy and Vice President William Ehlers. Fred Ott is Captain with Harry Packard as Assistant Captain and Raymond Packard as Secretary. Treasurer Edward Dillner assigns duties. executive committee includes John J. Connors Clarence Wesse Alfred Kort Henry Mohr and George Diehl. Next meeting set for Invergreen Park Monday evening January 28 1929.
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Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Chas. Murphy
Wm. Ehlers
Fred Ott
Harry Packard
Raymond Packard
Edward Dillner
John J. Connors
Clarence Wesse
Alfred Kort
Henry Mohr
George Diehl
Riverdale Attorney Prepares Cross Bill in Harvey Water Suit
Riverdale moves to file a cross bill as attorney Buchman seeks to align Riverdale with Harvey over a water contract. The board also revisited meter placement for the Illinois Bell plant, favoring basement installation and a standby inlet for emergency reads.
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Riverdale
Harvey
Mllnois Tax Commission
Boards of
Springfield
Village Board of Trustees
Buchman
City of
Phone Co
Illinois Bell Telephone
Telephone Exchange
Parkway
Janeschefski
Legion Notes Emphasize Legion Role in Veterans Aid and Cruiser Bill
The American Legion declares itself the foremost veterans service organization aiding ex service men with free hospital care claims and child welfare support. It backs the Cruiser Bill to fund 15 ships, aiming to restore parity with Britain under the 5-5-3 agreement. Dues are urged for 1929 and are payable to Karl Meginnis or Legion workers visiting Dalton, Illinois.
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American Legion
Orphans Home Service
Legion
United States
Great Britain
Ray Baumgartner
Karl Meginnis
Dalton, IL
Mrs Kollar Leaves for Los Angeles Visit
Mrs J A Kollar travels to Los Angeles with her aunt Mrs Rooney and friend Mrs Mason for a short visit with relatives and friends.
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J. A. Kollar
Rooney
Mason
Dr. Kollar
Los Angeles
California
Lost purse near Indiana Ave and State St in 137th St
Ladies lost a purse between Indiana avenue and State Street on 137th Street. Return it to The Pointer office for a reward.
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Indiana Avenue
State St
Pointer
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Tony Basile
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Miami
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