Relief Office in Harvey Names Propper to Lead Thorn ton Aid
Supervisor William F. Propper takes charge of relief work in Thorn ton Township and sets up headquarters in the Voss building Harvey. With factories reopening and business stable the number of needy should drop though some shiftless individuals remain. July funds are tight as the state legislature authorized only 2,000,000 for the month and is not expected to arrive before July 20 to 25, limiting aid to grocery orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Propper
Thornton Township
Voss _ building
Center Avenue
Harvey
Propper
Histaff
Lightning Strikes Dalton Farmhouse and Tree
A. Van Soest's farmhouse at 14835 Indiana Avenue in Dalton was struck at 6 45 p m during a thunderstorm. Van Soest escaped with no serious injuries. Dol ton firefighter units found no fire. Ralph Vandenberg of 14311 Lincoln Avenue Dol ton was injured when lightning struck a tree he stood under, a large branch striking him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. van Soest
Indiana Avenue
Dalton
van Soest
Dolton
Ralph Vandenberg
Lincoln Avenue
Mr. Vandenberg
Roby Speedway Card Grows as Babe Stapp Enters
Babe Stapp joined the Roby track entry list for the July 4 program just after promoter Carl Stokholm received his signed contract. Rex Mays, who won at Roby on June 7 and Goshen last week, and McGurk of Milwaukee, who crashed on three wheels in the opening Roby race, were already in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Stapp
Roby Speedway
Carl Stokholm
Stapp
Rex Mays
Roby
Goshen
McGurk
Milwaukee
Marathon Sunday Route Through Dalton Riverdale Illinois
The annual Tmile marathon runs from Roseland to Thornton on Sunday July 5. Judge John Prystalski fires the start gun. Runners travel south on Michigan Avenue to 127th Street then east to Indiana Avenue before passing through Riverdale Dalton South Holland and Thornton to the picnic grounds two miles south of Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland
Thornton
Dalton
Riverdale
John Prystalski
Michigan Avenue
127Th Street
Indiana Avenue
South Holland
Bank note award at Riverdale Theatre is not officially won
Tonight's drawing offers a $225 prize with a $90 cash alternate if the winner is absent. The event follows a disputed previous drawing. Wilmer Bowse and family returned from an 18 day California trip touring Los Angeles San Diego and Phoenix. Mrs. Frank L. Schroll suffered a wrist fracture after slipping on a newly waxed floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Theatre
Wilmer Bowse
Wilmer, Jr
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Phoenix
Ariz
South River Valley
Frank L. Schroll
Dearborn Street
Riverdale
City seeks提前 bridge at 185th and Indiana Riverdale
The City Council unanimously approved Alderman Arthur G. Lindell's resolution urging Cook County to move up by one year the Indiana avenue 185th street bridge project in Riverdale. County plans had scheduled construction for 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Lindell
Cook County
185Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Young Democrats Moonlight Picnic Held by Calumet Club
The Calumet Township Young Democratic Club plans a moon light picnic on Saturday evening July 11 at Calumet Grove Blue Island. The event features Irene Hegner Jerstrom and her Blue Island orchestra with dancing until 1 am and twenty five gate prizes. Complimentary tickets are available from club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Township
Young Democratic Club
Calumet Grove
Blue Island
Irene Hegner Jerstrom
Death of Dr. Emil E. Fischer Veterinarian in Cicero
Dr. Emil E. Fischer 79 a longtime neighborhood resident and veterinarian died Sunday at Berwyn hospital. He came from Germany in the 1870s and practiced near Globe station, later living with daughter Emma Clark in Cicero. Survived by two daughters, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday at Raleigh Chapel Cicero, interment Oakland cemetery Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil E. Fischer
Berwyn Hospital
Cicero
Emma
Eugene Clark
South 60Th Court
Fischer
America
Germany
Globe Station
Jerry N. Eldbridge
Hammond
Ind
Raleigh Chapel
South 52Nd Avenue
Wm. A. Kiser
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton
Mrs Minnie Wernicke obituary from Dalton
Mrs Minnie Wernicke a longtime Dalton resident died July 2 at Roseland Community hospital at 1 10 am aged 73 She born August 10 1863 in Chicago came to Dalton as a child and married John F Wernicke in 1882 Survived by two sons John and Edwin seven grandchildren and many friends Funeral services Saturday at 2 30 pm at 14400 Lincoln avenue with Rev Ph Bassler Interment Oakland cemetery Also a separate notice reports Dalton Chief finding a blind old man John Bruske 71 who escaped Oak Forest infirmary and was returned to county police for custody at Oak Forest The ad for R Hess and Son Barber Shop appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wernicke
Dalton
Roseland Community Hospital
Minnie (Bucholtz) Wernicke
Chicago
Polk
Main Street
Charles Heidenrich
John Bruske
Oak Forest
Harvey Federal Loan Prospects Boost Local Shareholders
The Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association distributed 14952.11 in the 48th semi annual dividend to 320 shareholders led by director Harry W. Vinke. The payout marks a record for the thrift and home financing institution with growing local investment and a 4 percent yearly rate based on May 31 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association
Harry W. Vinke
Vinke
Harvey Federal
Harvey
Berndt Marries Mislich In Dolton Parsonage Ceremony
Miss Myrtle Berndt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Berndt of 525 Washington Dolton wed Mr John Mislich of 233 W dn 88th Blue Island in a Saturday June 27 service at Immanuel Evangelical Dolton officiated by Rev Phillip Bassler. Close friends attended and a 6 oclock supper followed at the bride’s home with an open house and dancing in the evening. The couple will reside at 2244 Gregory St Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Berndt
Frank Berndt
Washington Street
Dolton
John Mislich
W. Dn
Gregory St
Blue Island
Dolton Woman Hospitalized. Lost Hat and Flies Near Dolton
Mrs. Frederick Ehlers of Dolton confined to Billings Memorial hospital for several days last week under observation. Lost brown felt hat with fishing flies attached to brim between North Park and Main street in Dolton. Reward offered by F. Kasten, phone Dolton 842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ehlers
Dolton
Billings Memorial Hospital
Lost Brown
North Park
Main St
F. Kasten
Local and Personal News Roundup From Riverdale and Nearby
Social gatherings at Mrs. Leonard Fancher’s home June 25 featured a chicken dinner and card games. The P Y Club met June 29 at Miss Virginia De Camp’s Dalton home for pinocchle and lunch. Alberta Maxwell, daughter of Mrs. Emilie Maxwell, graduated from Chicago Normal College on June 12 and wrote the class poem. Three Roseland boys were caught trying to pass a ten dollar bill in local stores after a shoplifting spree, then confessed and were held by Kensington police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Fancher
Virginia de Camp
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
John Engel
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Daily Citizen
Theoty
J. M. Swords
Engel
Ladies Aid of the United Church
Glenwood
A. J. Bruce
Irwin Avenue
Mayme Krumm
D. C. Brown
Chicago Normal College
Kate Seip
Riverdale
Irene
Fred Arbuthnot
Chicago Heights
Hershel Bock
Herman Wiebke
Crivitz
Wisconsin
Edward Albrecht
Crivilz
Roseland
Jerry Castrovilla
W. 116Th St
Raymond Crneco
Calumet River
Heidenvich
Kensington Police
Harvey Hosts July 4 Home Coming Parade Festivities
Harvey invites neighbors to join a weeklong celebration with the American Legion Elks lodge and other patriotic groups. A July 4 parade and fireworks are planned to entertain residents during the national holiday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
American Legion Elks Lodge
Legionnaires
Riverdale approves 10 year oil pipe franchise
The Riverdale Board, after a special meeting, grants Acme Petroleum a 10 year franchise to lay an 8 inch pipe line from Calumet river to West 138th Street plant. Calumet Township and the county grant rights. Village earns $75 yearly rent and $10,000 bond for damages. Oil pumped from river barge to tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Acme Petroleum Corporation
Calumet River
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
Calumet Township
Regular Riverdale Board Meeting Notes June 23
Riverdale board met in regular session Tuesday evening June 23 with President Claussen presiding. Trustees heard annual auditor's report for year ending April 30 1936 and moved it to be filed. Streets and water reports noted oiling unpaved streets at 463.75 and labor 380.00 and water pump repairs 60.96. Tests planned on 38th street main for leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Claussen
Schroll
Nelson
Hanschmann
Robinson
38Th Street
Family motor tour includes Cuba flight during Florida trip
Mr. and Mrs. Perry F. Overmeyer of Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bender and Betty Lou of Dalton return from a ten day southern states tour including Florida. Betty Lou enjoys a monoplane flight to Cuba with the Overmeyers. Visited Miami, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, the Gulf of Mexico, Silver Springs and the Singing Tower. They report ideal Florida weather with 80 degree days and occasional rain. locals say temperatures never exceed 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry F. Overmeyer
Chicago
Bernard Bender
Betty Lou
Dalton
Florida
Overmeyers
Cuba
Miami
Miami Beach
Palm Beach
Gulf of Mexico
Silver Springs
Singing Tower
Shower honors Miss Eileen Stobbs at Ivanhoe home
Miss Eileen Stobbs was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs. Lester Reppert at 14510 South Clark Street Ivanhoe. Guests enjoyed bridge and refreshments as lounge chatter noted. Attending were Mrs. Harley Hobbs Mrs. Ray Meurisse Mrs. Frank Martin Mrs. Madeline Millikan Mrs. Thomas Ulander Mrs. Clarence Crane Mrs. Albert Eckstein and Mrs. L. A. Davidson. Dale Nelson spoke on a radio program for the Y M C A Women’s department on ABC network July 1. Edson Packard now attached to CGC camp Harrison Michigan at 684th Co CCC camp Houghton Lake Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Stobbs
Lester Reppert
Clark Street
Ivanhoe
L. A. Davidson
Dale Nelson
Riverdale
Womens Department
Young Mens Christian Association
Affiliated Broadcasting Company
Miss Nelson
Edson Packard
Harrison, Mich
CCC
Houghton Lake
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Roby Track
Indiana Ave
Berndt-Mislich
138Th Street
Benders
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