Dolton Board Grants Carnival Permit and Parade
At the Dolton village board meeting presided by Ira J. Hastings, permission was granted to Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion and the Dolton Riverdale police and fire departments to run a carnival August 14 to 26 on village hall grounds, with a parade and soft drink sales on the grounds. A free Washington street street dance tonight as part of the W P A recreational program was announced, with site selection by the board to avoid traffic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Ira J. Hastings
Paul Gall Post
No. 303
American Legion
Riverdale
Dalton
Dearborn
Dillner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Park Avenue
144Th Street
Main Street
Maurer
Greenwood Road
Diekman
Police, Fire and Water Committee
Two Transients Suffer Injuries in Riverdale Incidents
William Brooks a Memphis Tenn color transient fractured a few Wednesday at 7 p m when he lost footing leaving a freight car under an I B railroad structure in Riverdale. James Calvin O Neil of Memphis Tenn was injured internally last Thursday when he fell through an opening in the Illinois Central bridge over the Calumet river. Both men were taken to Cook County hospital after initial aid by local police and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brooks
Memphis
Tenn
I. C
Riverdale
Frank Mraz
Hans Struven
Cook County
James Calvin O’neil
Thieves Rob Gas Station On Halsted Street
Thieves broke into the gas station at 14459 Halsted Street owned by Gene Lynch on Tuesday at 5 40 a m and stole candy valued at 4. A prowler attempted to enter Wilbur Albrecht s home at 15910 Michigan Avenue on Wednesday evening, neighbors saw the man at a window and frightened him away when it slammed shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsted Street
Gene Lynch
Wilbur Albrecht
Michigan Avenue
Dalton Village notices on vehicle licenses and sidewalk trees
By order of the President and Board of Trustees all owners of passenger cars and trucks who have not purchased 1937 vehicle licenses for same are subject to arrest and fine on and after August 1, 1937. Residents are requested to remove all tree growth over sidewalks less than seven feet above walks. Robert C. Haney, Clerk, Village of Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
President
Board of Trustees
Robert C. Haney
Dolton
Prominent Men to Judge Homecoming Jubilee Parade
Invitations have gone to Mayor Bruggeman of Harvey Mayor Hart of Blue Island and Mayor Zick of Calumet City Alderman Lindell of the Ninth Ward Chicago and Past State Commander Jack Poorman of the American Legion to serve as judges for the American Legion Homecoming Jubilee parade The parade awards a list includes Best organization float Best business house float Best out of town float Best decorated car Most comical entry Most novel and original entry Largest organization on foot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruggeman
Harvey
Hart
Blue Island
Zick
Calumet City
Lindell
Ninth Ward
Chicago
Jack Poorman
Amercan Legion
American Legion
Rbest
Dolton Pioneer Fred Pohlers Dies at 60
Fred Pohlers a leading Dolton businessman and longtime school board member died suddenly at his home on July 12 after a period of illness in the wake of family losses. He co founded a grocery and market at 14450 Chicago Street in 1890 with his brother A O Pohlers. He leaves wife Theresa, three children Fred Jr Edward and Marita, a sister Mary Pohlers and many friends. Funeral July 15 at Bachmann's Funeral Home conducted by Rev Phil H Bassler. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pohlers
Dolton
Chicago Street
A. O
William
Fred
Mr. Pohlers
Berger
Mike Rimkus 68 Dies After Illness in Chicago
Mike Rimkus, 68, died at Billings Memorial hospital in Chicago at noon Thursday July 15 after a 16 month illness from stomach trouble. Born October 30, 1884 in Lithuania, he came to the U S in 1907 and lived in Dalton or West Pullman. He worked as a carpenter for C E I railroad yards and later ran a tavern at 14434 Chicago street. He married Maggie Kontrem in 1918. Survived by his wife, several nieces and a nephew, plus one brother and two sisters in Lithuania. Funeral Monday July 19 at St Peter and Paul church with interment at St Cazmir cemetery. He was a member of St Vincent de Paul Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Rimkus
Billings Memorial Hospital
Chicago
St. Peter and Paul Church
121St
Emerald Ave
West Pullman
Linkus
St. Cazmir
111Th
Cicero
Lithuania
Dalton
Maggie Kontrem
Roseland
Mr. Rimkus
Chicago Street
Ife
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Village Tax Rates Lower In 1935 36 Riverdale Letter
William J. Claussen, President of Riverdale Village, reports to a newspaper editor that local tax rates for 1934 1935 and 1936 show a 13 percent reduction in 1936 from 1935. He cites county clerk verification and contrasts Riverdale with Chicago paying economies. The letter defends village officials' effort to keep costs down amid rising municipal taxes.
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Riverdale
Chicago
WM. J. Claussen
Village of
Thornton Township
Weer
Cook County
Forest Preserve District
Thornton Town Fund
Thornton Road
Thornton Relief Fund
Wade
Harvey
Dalton Mader
Homewood
Lansing
South Holland
Thornton
Riverdale Park District
Dalton Park District
Indian Boundary Line Sanitary District
Nenes
Dalton
Girls Visit N B C Studios On Sunday Trip
Miss Bessie De Vries led a group from Dalton and Ivanhoe Sunday School classes to the N B C studios. They toured the amateur performances and sang old time songs with a four piece band in the lobby. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Gib Oemick of Beaver Dam and Mrs. Herbert Pilz who will host them on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie de Vries
Dalton and
Ivanhoe
Markley
Virginia
Merle
Iane Peacock
LeNora Ross
Betty
Dorothy Brown
Frances
Ruth Zilsberger
Edna Snell
Annie
Lillian Jay
Targenhorst
Shirley
Rhoda
Joyce
Marilyn
Betty de Vries
la Verne
Janet de Vries
Audrey Ward
Monterey Stell
Thelma Carpenter
Gib Oemick
Beaver Dam
Wis
Riverdale
Dalton
Herbert Pilz
Street Dance In Dolton Tonight
Tonight at 8 o clock a free street dance will be held on Washington street between Park avenue and Chicago street in Dolton. Patrick C Sullivan W P A supervisor of recreation at Dolton Park and Dolton Park Board members cooperate to offer community recreation for all ages. The music light and sound system are supplied by the W P A. If successful more events may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Park Avenue
Chicago Street
Patrick C. Sullivan
Dolton Park
Membhers
Dalton Park Board
Police Chart Shows Accident Statistics
Riverdale police report four deaths and 17 injuries from motor accidents this year. Thirty six village accidents since January 1 1937 highlight Halstead street as the most dangerous and Halsted and 188th street as the riskiest intersection. Officials urge caution on Halsted and the viaducts and note potential state investigation of 138th and Halsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Halsted
188Th Street
Halsted Street
Kendrick Harger
Division of Highways
138Th
Ashland Avenues
Lightning Strikes Dolton Home During Weekend storm
During a Saturday night electrical storm the Dolton home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Appelt at 14045 Park Avenue was struck by a small bolt. The chimney was damaged and several bricks toppled, while boilers and stove heating plates in the basement were blown off and the basement filled with soot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Appelt
Park Avenue
Dolton
St Marys Church Carnival To Run July 26 Through Aug 1
St Marys church Riverdale will stage a seven day carnival from Monday July 26 to Sunday August 1 on grounds near the church at 138th street and Leyden avenue. A parade through Riverdale and Dolton opens the event with a German pretzel band performing. Five dollars in cash prizes will be awarded nightly via merchandise certificates, claims requiring present attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
138Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Dotlon
Boat Capsize Tragedy Claims Chicago Youth in Calumet River
James Dougherty, 19, of Chicago and his brother Edward, 22, were in a 14 foot motor boat when it capsized near 135th Street and Indiana Avenue. James, unable to swim, disappeared after Edward released him. James's body was recovered the next morning. The incident follows multiple recent drownings in the Calumet River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet River
James Dougherty
South Whipple Street
Chicago
Harper High School
135Th Street
Indiana Avenue
James
Edward
Kensington
Dougherty
Coast Guards
South Chicago
Walter Smyzcak
State Street
Police Association Meets In Blue Island
The United Police of the Calumet Region held a meeting at the American Legion clubroom Blue Island on Friday evening July 9. Local reps included Chiefs Frank J. Mraz Riverdale and Charles T. Heiden rich Dalton. The group lists 100 member officers and reported actions such as sending 200 to flood victims through the Red Cross and 100 to the Chicago Heights police widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Police
Calumet Region
American Legion
Blue Island
Frank J. Mraz
Riverdale
Charles T. Heidenrich
Dalton
American Red Cross
Joseph Saylor
Chicago Heights
Cook County
Central Bureau of Identification
Daniel Hartnett
Bishop Sheil
CYO Daily
Gibson E. Gorman
Traffic Court
Chicago
Firemen Extinguish Prairie Fire Blaze
Riverdale Fire Department responded to a prairie fire Monday morning July 12 at 14204 School Street. The blaze was smothered before causing any damage. Mr and Mrs Harold Rampke and daughter Bette Mae returned from a two week vacation including Indian Lake Dowagiac Mich and visits in St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Fire Department
School Street
Harold Rampke
Bette Mae
Indian Lake
Dowagiac
Mich
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Dolton Board
Dance Tonight
Pioneer Merchant
Long
Ilness
Kinney-Hood Prog. Co
138Th St
Leyden Ave
W. P. A. and
Park Board
Police Association
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