Riverdale Board Highlights Water Savings and Local Priorities
Riverdale trustees credit Henry Strosinski and village plumber Wm Zesch Jr for locating and repairing leaks that cut the water bill to its lowest in years. The board also reported settlement of a long running suit with Attorney Herbert Zornow confirming release and indemnity forms. A dangerous W P A sewer construction site at 138th and Illinois required sidewalk closure and possible pedestrian detours. Drainage work fixed a sewer blockage at 137th street and 137th place. Public Service Co is to install street light at 145th and La Salle Street.
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Henry Strosinski
Wm. Zesch
Jnr
Riverdale
Claussen
Strasinski
Wm. Zesch, Jr
Strosinski
Herbert F. Zornow
Howard F. Bishop
Peter J. Kurz
188Th Street
Martin
Tustee Martin
137Th Street
137Th Place
Smith
145Th
la Salle Street
Public Service Co
Illinois Central Landmark Station Razed on 147th Street
Workmen tore down the old Illinois Central station at 147th Street this week. Built in 1890, the landmark served as living quarters for the section foreman after tracks were elevated and the station became obsolete. The structure was razed to make room for new uses as passenger activity declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
147Th St. Tom Down
Illinois Central
147Th Street
Overheated Chimney Outlet Triggers Small Riverdale Blaze
Firefighters respond to the home of John J. McCarthy at 116 E 140th Court Sunday at 2 15 pm as an overheated chimney outlet causes a small blaze at the residence. Dog lost Boston Bull with white head named Buddy missing Sunday reward Riverdale 215.
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Riverdale Fire Department
John J. McCarthy
140Th Court
McCarthy
Boston
Riverdale
Riverdale Ice Carnival Winners and Dalton Park Plans
Riverdale races crowned winners in boys and girls divisions from 9 to open race. Edward Kurz and Esther Wilson among top finishers. Ice conditions hampered events but 125 skaters registered. Dalton Park to host final events with a portable warming house funded by Chicago Board of Education.
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Riverdale
Edward Kurz
Buddy Ladwig
Jackie Zoller
Esther Wilson
Betty Simnick
Luther Petrie
Alice Hanschmann
Sarah Campana
Melvin Wilkens
Leslie Bales
Norman Markus
Clotilde Petrie
Doris Mantin
Clifford Petrie
Louis Corsello
William Ehlers
Doris Martin
Mason Gerloff
Andy Garry
Dalton Park
Riverdale Park
Paul Simnick
Mary Montana
Mann Park
Tribune
Charles Sellin
Blochard
Pat Sullivan
Bernard Gillespie
Coleman
Shilling
Ira J. Hastings
Chicago Board of Education
Dalton
Riverdale Artist John Farrell Named Among Top Works
John T Farrell of 13842 Dearborn Avenue Riverdale earned a place among the five best in a juried Illinois Society of Fine Arts show at the Stevens hotel. His oil Windsor Castle and other works will travel to Quincy Peoria and other southern Illinois cities until March 1. Farrell began painting this summer after illness revealed his talent and is now working on an oil titled California Homes.
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John Farrell
John T. Farrell
Dearborn Avenue
Riverdale
Windosr Castle
Illinois Society of Fine Arts
Stevens Hotel
Quincy
Peoria
Illinois
Farrell
California
Primary dates set by Flynn for April 12 1938 election
The article outlines filing deadlines for township committeemen and other offices in the April 12 1938 primary. Key dates include Feb 5 filing start, Feb 11 and 21 township petitions, March 12 certification of petitions, April 12 primary day, and March 15 and late March registration actions. It warns Registrants must be properly registered under Permanent Registration and to update address with County Clerk Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Flynn
Board of Election Commssioners
Chicago
Flynn
Lansing's oldest resident Mrs Evert De Young dies at 95
Mrs Evert De Young longtime Lansing resident died Saturday morning January 22 at her daughter Lena Kohlman’s Danforth Illinois home aged 95 years 7 months and 17 days Funeral services were held Monday January 24 in Lansing She was born June 5 1842 in the Netherlands to Mr and Mrs Luta Walters She married Evert De Young in 1870 and moved to America in 1872 settling in Chicago then Danforth later moving to Lansing about 34 years ago She had been invalid for nine years and lived with her three daughters Hattie Kuipers Jennie Johnson and Lena Kohlman She also leaves eleven grandchildren and a few great grandchildren.
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Evert de Young
Lansing
Lena Kohlman
Dandorth
Ill
de Young
Stadscanal
Netherlands
Luta Walters
America
Chicago
Danforth
Glenwood Road
Hattie Kuipers
Jennie Johnson
Friends Honor Mrs. M. Lau On Her 83rd Birthday
Mrs. Margaret Lau of 336 E 186th Street celebrated her 83rd birthday on Tuesday February 1 with 30 relatives and friends. The gathering included banco games and refreshments. Ms Lau remains active, in good health, and does much of her housework and shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lau
Margaret Lau
E. 186Th Street
Banco
Lau
Banco Giames
Public Health Group to Meet at Colonial Tea Room
The regular mid winter meeting of the Friends of Rural Public Health Nursing will be held at one o clock Friday afternoon February 4 in the Colonial Tea Room in Dalton. The meeting is open to all interested and South Side Divisions will be hostesses with an interesting program planned.
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The
Friends of Rural Public Health Nursing
Colonial Tea Room
Dalton
District 148 Faces Tax Hike as Enrollment Drops
District 148 reports higher costs per pupil despite fewer students, with operating expenses rising 219 percent for plant operation while actual spending declined since 1980. Heat, light, water, and janitorial costs remained similar per pupil, and instructional costs fell 88 percent but per pupil declined only 21 percent due to dispersed enrollment. Reducing classes or consolidating schools would raise classroom sizes and transportation needs. Educational opportunities have been cut, notably shortening the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queston
D B Alexander to Address Ivanhoe Women’s Club
D B Alexander will address the Ivanhoe Women's Club next Tuesday afternoon February 8. She will speak on the development of the span from cave man era to modern times. An exhibit of eight hundred sterling spoons from around the world is on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy B. Alexander
Ivanhoe Women’s Club
E. Krueger
Alexander
A. P. Rebmann
G. W. Zilsberger
Emerald Ave
C. S. Collier
Reading Circle
G. Kingsland
Dearborn Ave
Insurance Bids Requested for District 148 Liability Insurance
The Board of Education District 148 invites sealed bids from owners landlords and tenants for a one year liability insurance starting February 19 1938. Bid proposals must be delivered to Board Secretary George Budwash 13841 Atlantic St Riverdale by Tuesday February 8 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
District 148
George Budwash
Atlantic St
Riverdale
Man Fatally Struck By Illinois Central Freight Train
William Gibb 51 of 15224 Main Street Harvey was killed Friday afternoon January 28 by an Illinois Central freight train at 140th street while walking along the east side of the outer track headed to Riverdale seeking work at local mills. He died at 5:25 p.m. from internal injuries and fractures after being hit. the engineer reported whistling as the train approached and Gibb lurched left into the path. A coroner's inquest returned an accidental death verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gibb
Main St
Harvey
Illinois Central
140Th Street
Gibb
Riverdale
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Cook County
Brain
R. A. Ball
Ingleside Ave
Chicago
Tme
H. J. Welsch
L. E. Layle
Hazel Crest
Ill
Kem’s
F. Vyzral
Chief Mraz Lists Traffic Dangers in Winter Weather
Riverdale Police Chief Frank Mraz lists five major winter accident causes: excessive speed, slippery pavement, impaired vision, cold motors, and unexpected wind blasts. He notes that speeding accounts for about seventy percent of accidents and urges reductions through driver caution and police efforts. Dalton and Riverdale officers plan a joint study to curb crashes and educate drivers.
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Frank Mraz
Riverdale
Mraz
Dalton
Roverdale
Riverdale Firemen Set Date For Annual Masquerade Ball
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department sponsors its annual prize Masquerade Ball on Saturday evening February 26 at the Bowen school auditorium in Riverdale. Numerous prizes will be awarded and the firemen seek community cooperation and support for the event.
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Riverdale
Bowen School
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Dolton
D. B. Alexander
Riverdale Firemen
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