Death of Rev William Kreis and Injuries to Son in Illinois Crash
Rev William Kreis and his son Arthur of Joliet were seriously injured in an accident near Odell Illinois while traveling for a fishing trip. Kreis died at the scene. Arthur suffered multiple fractures and bruises. Funeral services were held at Immanuel church and in Mokena with a large turnout, as the community mourned the longtime Dalton pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Joliet
Dolton and
Mokena
Odell
Illinois
William Kreis
Keokuk
Iowa
Dalton
Dwight
Pontiac
Oklahoma
Kreis
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Rev. Kreis
Bachman Chapel
Immanuel Church
Freda
Roy Kropp
Ill
Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan invites new members
July 1 marks a new opportunity date to become a member of the Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association. Despite unemployment, members pay dues well with monthly income over 7000 dollars. Advances on stock are met, and the association holds a substantial cash balance to cover maturing memberships on September 1. Officers include W J Haney president Charles E Waterman vice president Horace Holmes secretary Herman J Anders treasurer W H Baker assistant secretary. Office at First National Bank building Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton- Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
W. J. Haney
Charles E. Waterman
Horace Holmes
Herman J. Anders
W. H. Baker
First National Bank
Dolton
Popular Teacher Staunton Accepts Sibley Superintendent Post
George FE Staunton, longtime principal at Washington Highlawn School and popular District 148 teacher, has accepted the superintendent and high school principal role at Sibley TL. He organized Boy Scout work since 1928, including a Washington school troop of about 35 boys. Owen Rogers will continue Washington school scouting efforts. Staunton and wife depart with the good will of Dalton and Riverdale neighbors, teachers, and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Staunton
Dalton
Riverdale
Washington School
Owen Rogers
Washington
Paving Plan Revealed for Cook County 1932 33 Program
A Chicago Tribune summary details a 4 million dollar paving plan for 131 miles across Cook County. Fifty miles in Chicago and forty nine miles in other suburbs plus rural sections will close gaps and create continuous routes. The list names bridges and streets including Cottage Grove Avenue 126th to 138th and Delton Avenue. Henry Dillner attended sessions with a pass and was praised for resembling Al Smith. Adolph Reich joined a session in Thurrfissy?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Cook County
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago Regional Plan Commission
Chicago
Cottage Grove Avenue
126Th
138Th
Sibley
Little Calumet River
135Th
Delton Avenue
Main Street
Indiana Avenue
State Line
Calumet River
127Th Street
130Th Street
Indiana
Torrence
147Th
Cicero Avenue
Dixie Highway
Bernice Road
Indiana State Line
State Street
Torrence Avenue
180Th
Henry Dillner
Ed Dillmer
Adolph Reich
St. Joseph
Mich
Thurrfissy
Henry
al Smith
Dolton Pair Visiting Relatives as Coupon Sale Opens
Mr and Mrs Felix Schabloski of Dolton visit relatives in Wyasta Indiana while NYAL Coupon Sale unfolds at Dolton Q Drug Store. Every 25 cent purchase includes a coupon and a free prize drawing is set for Saturday July 9 at 8 p.m. at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Schabloski
Dolton
Wyasta
Indiana
NYAL
Dolton Q Drug Store
Will Battle On Calumet Clean Streams Committee Action
The Calumet Clean Streams Committee of the Izaak Walton Lenene plans to press the state for enforcement of an injunction against pollution. A Springfield visit will target Attorney General Carlstrom and State Sanitary official Ferguson, while meetings in South Ireland refine river cleanup steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Carlstrom
Calumet
Izaak Walton
NEW POSTAL RATES TAKE EFFECT JULY 6 1932
New postal rates announce three cents per ounce for first class mail and eight cents for air mail per ounce effective July 6 1932. Readers are urged to inform correspondents of the changes to avoid delays. The report also notes village street work and a police investigation of a stolen Pontiac sedan.
Riverdale Notes Oddities and Local Club News
Local and personal items fill this brief section with updates on Daltons residents travel, new babies, family visits, and club happenings. Highlights include the W H Stanley family summering in Michigan, a baby boy for Clarence Foster and Edna Edbrooke, Alma Ostenberg’s Labra dor feature, and Riverdale Tennis Association forming with thirty players.
Boy Wonder of Dowlers Grove Sets World Knowledge Pace
Five year old Van Dyke Tiers, living on the Calumet river’s north bank, amazed scholars with a memory test on March 9 1981 answering 66 questions flawlessly. He can name world countries capitals and chemical symbols and has studied geography since age three. His family notes his curiosity and playful nature as he tests adults with questions. He recently toured Chicago University for testing and will visit Our Savior's church Bible class with children from Mrs Schroeder's class. His parents Mr and Mrs H W Tiers reside near Ivanhoe Riverdale.
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Pointer
van Dyke Tiers
Dowhers Grove
Ill
H. W. Tiers
Calumet River
F. W. Hagen
Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Wan
Fox Medtra Movietone Co
Chicago University
North America
Central America
Europe
Iceland
Madagascar
Egypt
Abyssinia
Liberia
Galapagos Islands
Turkey
Tierra del Fuego
Also Mentioned on This Page
WM. Kreis
Sibley, Ill
George FE. Staunton
Washington (Highlawn
Geo. E. Staunton
Calumet Clean Streams Committee
Bolly
Arrennge
Vaverine
Barns
Wmn. Basse
Tnewineer Campbell
Little Calumet
Globe
T. F P. Kinhey
Walter Haines
Eves W. Kinney
Harry L. Haines
Milton Avatemin
Illinois Street
137Th
158Th Street
John Farrel
Dobson Avenue
William Wittenberg
Corral
Worcester
Mass
August Krueger
Wittenberg
D. Kraft
Missouri Synod
Milwaukee
W. H. Stanley
Twin Lakes
Stanley
Clarence Foster
Edol
Edbrooke Ave
Millie Hartman
Cleveland Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Alma Ostenberg
Labrador
Ostenberg
Far North
Neil Poort
Inez Mae
Robert Rodman
Lewis Willis
Ladies Aid
Delton M. FE
Wilcox Farm
Cedar Lake
Ind
Ronald
J. Odell
Lamont
Fred Scheer
144Th Place
la Porte
Wm. Greiling
Scheer
John Krueger Sr
John Lotz
Wayland
Adrianna Dreenway
Crown Point
Wm. Schaefer
Park Avenue
John Connors
Lincoln Avenue
500 Club
Charles P. Gibson
Fpihlers
L. Edward Brookfelt
P. M
Riverdale Tennis Association
Gilbert Lane
Walter Nowak
Dave Gordon
Walter Telton
Ruth Mullen
Wes Arthur C Mullen
Ingalls Memorized
Andrew Reitz
Cook County Hospital
William Schroeder
Our Savior’s Church
Schnitz Baking &Co
Ralph Luckenbill
Betty Lou
Leon Warren
Laurelville
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