Water Mains and Zoning Board Actions Discussed
The Dolton village board met last Monday with all members present. They appointed a zoning committee and discussed extending water mains east to the Camp Grounds and village limits, plus requiring a $100 permit guarantee before paving. The board heard reports on gas pressure, a peddler arrest, and a ditches cleanup request from the Greater Chicago Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Krueger
Mohr
Henry Krueger
Locker
New Business Board
Public Service Co
C. A. Burton
Greater Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet District Improvement Association
J. d. Connors
Henry H. Mohr
Elmer Berger
Ford moves sales room to own building in Dolton
The Dolton Riverdale Motor Co announces relocation from 352 Lincoln avenue to a new building at Lincoln and Forest in Dolton. Prices on several Ford cars have been reduced and customers are invited to inspect the updated inventory and services offered by Otis Williams, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln and
Forest Avenue
Dolton
Ford
Dolton-Riverdale Motor CO
Otis Williams
Mer
Notice to Property Owners on Street Excavations
Property owners planning sewer water and gas work in streets to be improved must act before curb to curb work is finished. A $1,000 bond is required for each excavation under the pavement after the street is laid. By order of the Board of Trustees of Dolton. WM. G. DOLTON, Village Clerk.
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Board of Trustees
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Ladies' Aid Society Meets at M E Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E church will meet in the church parlor on Thursday afternoon July 8 at 1 30.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
Dolton Board Approves Curbs and Paving on Local Avenues
The County Court has approved curbing and paving by special assessment on Lincoln Avenue from east of 138th to Park Avenue and to near the W F Propper residence, Park Avenue from 138th to Greenwood Road, and Washington Avenue from Park to Lincoln. The board will advertise for bids at the May 5 meeting. It plans to require a $100 deposit to guarantee street restoration if water and gas stubs are installed to prevent future tearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
County Court
Lincoln Avenue
138Th Street
Park Avenue
W. F. Propper
Greenwood Road
Washington Avenue
Pavers Begin Work on Michigan City Road Contract
John Mackler and Fred Lorenz of Mackler & Lorenz, under a Chicago Heights–Lansing partnership, started paving Michigan City road from Dalton to 154th street with a stronger concrete mix. The Long Construction Co and States Construction Co will build adjacent segments, while officials push for widening main arteries to forty feet and anticipate a Cook County super highway within a year.
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John Mackler
Chicago Heights
Fred Lorenz
Lansing
Mackler & Lorenz
Michigan City Road
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
154Th Street
147Th Street
Dolton
Chicago Street
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Long Construction Co
State Line Road
States Construction Co
Burnham Avenue
Anton J. Cermak
American Legion Notes and Upcoming Events
Paul Gall Post and Ladies Auxiliary held a joint meeting last Tuesday. The Auxiliary plans a member drive in coming weeks. A district meeting will be at Dalton on July 22 with the Harvey 40 piece Bugle and Drum Corps announced. They will picnic at Calumet Grove on July 31. A Washington bill extends government insurance for ex service men to July 2, 1927 for reinstatement. The adjutant can provide the required papers. The post now has a 4 piece string orchestra and Comrade Judge praised for the new outfit at the joint meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Dalton
Harvey
Calumet Grove
Washington
Judge
Fire destroys Riverdale plant after city-wide response
A fire at Riverdale Products Co on 139th near Halsted began with a spark from a bone grinder, triggering a header blaze that caused over 200000 in losses. Firefighters from Harvey Blue Island and Chicago battled for hours, saving a bone stock room but the main three story brick building burned. About 25 workers face unemployment as decisions loom on rebuilding or removal to Hammond.
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Riverdale Products Co
139Th
Halsted Street
Riverdale Hose Co
Dalton
L. E. Reich
Chicago and Engine Co
No. 118
Harvey
Blue Island and Engine Co
West Pulman
Stitzel
Engine Co. 118
Chicago
Hammond
Suspicious Men Attempt Store Check Before Escape
Last Saturday at 9:45 p m two strangers entered Gladstone store one kept a hand in a coat pocket asking to see a necktie. Gladstone phoned his brother in law to alert police but the men fled when the booth opened. A nearby neighbor noted their suspicious behavior and a parked machine was seen down the street. They left without further incident. The Evangelical church Sewing Circle hosts an apron sale and banco luncheon on Thursday afternoon July 8 in church parlors.
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Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Evvangelical Church
Banco
Glenwood Boys Stray Out On Freight Ride
Two 11 year old boys left Glenwood to ride a C and E I freight at night. A slip from a car in Dalton yards sent one boy to Blue Island hospital at 5 AM, while the other was returned to Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Dalton Yards
Blue Island Hospital
Local and Personal News Notes: Summer Travels
Local families announce visits and trips to Michigan Wisconsin and Indiana. Wiebe VanderVeen family visits son George in Muskegon Heights while Ethel Murphy attends a cousin’s wedding in Indianapolis. Dalton post office closes for Independence Day. Several hunting and fishing trips report modest catches and travel to New York Dubuque St Paul and Blue Island hospital welcomes a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiebe VanderVeen
Grace
Muskegon Heights
Michigan
George
Hinthe Peena
Gedroe
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Miss Grace
Ethel Murphy
Indianapolis
Ind
Dalton
al Simnick & Sons Highlawn
Christ Schmutzler
Max Struven
Hans
Peter Altringer
al Kort
Freemont
Wisconsin
Wm. M. Albrecht
Mother
New York
Edward Fritz
Ed. Schulte
Cathleen
Loraine
Jack
Clara Schulte
Henry Lotz
Minne
E. Witt
Columbus
Ohio
Budwash
Alice Williamson
Dolton
Alice
Mrs. Budwash
Witt
Walter Rampke
St. Paul
Auto
P. M. Smith
Dubuque
Lightning Sets Flat Building on Riverdale Street
Lightning struck the Benedict Jagodzinski two story flat at 64 East 137th Street Riverdale last Friday evening shortly after 6pm. Fire crews reached the roof removed shingles and used a hand pump to extinguish a fire started by a vent pipe chase. Spectators were soaked as the siren drew a crowd.
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Benedict Jagodzinski
East 137Th Street
Riverdale
Engine Co. 118
Ivanhoe Golf Course Planned on Riverdale Lands
Forest Preserve Commission approved the Ivanhoe Public Golf Course Company plan to lay out a course on Halsted Street at 1438rd Street in Riverdale. The developers gain ten years to collect fees to cover improvements, with existing rates applied to the new course to fund development.
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Forest Preserve Commission
143Rd and
Halsted Street
Ivanhoe Public Golf Course Company
Riverdale
Forest Preserve
County Board
Banks Safer Banking Declared Peaceful By Illinois Sheriff
John Gray Champaign County sheriff told the Illinois Bankers Association convention that banking is no longer a hazardous occupation. He warned of a nationwide breakdown in law enforcement and cited a 1200 percent rise in violent crime over 36 years, blaming lax parental control and parole law maladministration for repeat offenses.
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Illinois
John Gray
Champaign County
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Sheriff Gray
United States
Gray
Rare stock subscription offer from Dalton Riverdale Building & Loan
Residents are invited to subscribe to the current series stock of the Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association with assets over 250000. The notice says stock yields are liberal and safe, urging conservative investors to help grow the community. Contact First National Bank of Dolton or write the Secretary.
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Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
First National Bank of Dolton
Reward Offered for Radio Theft Information
A $25 reward will be paid for information leading to the conviction of those who stole the At water Kent radio from the Bowen school. Notify L. E. Reich, Board of Directors.
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Atwater-Kent
Bowen School
L. E. Reich
Board of Directors
Stop at the Highlawn Filling Station for treats
Stop at the Highlawn Filling Sta tion for ice cream candies hot dogs and cigars. Come and get acquainted. Al Simnick and Sons R 3.
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Highlawn
al, Simnick & Sons
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Camp Grounds
Propper
American Legion
Harvey and
Blue Island Respond
Bone Warehouse
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