Dolton Board Considers Gas Nuisance And Village Works
Dolton trustees met to hear residents on gas from brickyards, with health officials urging action and plans by Illinois Brick Co. to remove nuisance. Other agenda items include street repairs, sidewalk work, hydrant repairs, and a $1 per hour labor rate for village tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
McLaughlin
Max Staab
George Schaefer
Board of Education
M. R. Weidner
Wm. Schlacke
Illinois Brick Co
Chicago Brick Company
Schaefer
Ehlert
Pullman Avenue
Main Streets
Haney
Fredericka
Connors
Ann Street
Fredericka Street
South Park Avenue
Waterman
Greenwood Road
Berger
Chicago
Vanderla
Hersey
Thomson
Forest Avenue
Propper
Indiana Avenue
South Holland
Lmits
Fire Department
Krueger
Big Noise From Thornton Over Minor Dimmer Law Arrest
Ray Bielfeldt son of Thornton’s mayor faced arrest after a roadside dimmer law violation. Police later sought warrants for Mayor Bielfeldt and others, taking them to Evanston for trial, prompting local protest that the action was spiteful and excessive. Chicago papers carried the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troup
Thornton
Evanston
Raymond Bielfeldt
John Bielfeldt
Ray
Bielfeldt
Denman
Raymond
Frank Wiedman
Henry Herring
Justice of the Peace
Nazareth Barsumian
Bielfeldts
Chicago
Girl Scouts Hike and Plan Fruitful Bake Sale
Last Monday a troop of Girl Scouts embarked on a hike singing about packing dinners and outdoor meals. They camped, cooked, and learned about Polish Scouts, then held a meeting led by Scout Linda Nercie, with Ruth Reich praised for running. A bake sale and candy sale will be held at Riverdale Village Hall on Saturday July 22 from 2 to 5 pm to raise funds for uniforms and supplies. mothers are asked to assist, next meeting set for Aug 28, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Nercie
Stanczik
Poland
Ruth Reich
Riverdale Village Hall
Paul Reich
Gotha
Florida
Harvey
Blue Island
Henry
Father Liebreich
St. Mary’s Church
Eau Clare
Wis
Dolton, M. E
A. A. Farbridge
John Jamieson
Riverdale
Halsted Street
Albert Lembcke
William M. Albrecht
Christina Schmidt
Bill
Clarence Pfotenhauser
W. E. Cissna
Dolton M. E
Cissna
Dolton
Pointer
St. Paul’s Church
Community Notes From Dolton and Riverdale
Local items describe return home of Mr. and Mrs. George L Koehler and son after a ten day Brava trip plus claims of champion fisherman and berry picker. Marriage trip guests, home receptions and new bungalow ground were noted along with church events and town maintenance updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Koehler
George
Brava
Mich
Riverdale
Fred Logan
Baptism Theme Promised at Our Saviours Church
The sixth Sunday after Trinity July 23 1922 epistle highlights baptism benefits. Next Sunday morning Our Saviours church invites all to learn what God works through holy baptism. Services start 10 30 a m. Strangers receive a hearty welcome. Pastor P C Wike announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Wike
Dolton M. E. Church Service Schedule
Dolton M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship with a sermon by Rev W E Cissna at 11 00 Epworth League meets at 6 45 evening worship at 7 45 and weekly prayer service Thursday at eight o clock A E Blomberg Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cissna
Epworth League
A. E. Blomberg
When kept in a Safe Deposit Box here your papers are in safe com pany
Local bank advertisement touts the First National Bank of Dol ton offering safe deposit boxes to guard papers and valuables, emphasizing security and privacy for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Harmonies Cop Again Shut Out Crane Co 2 to 0
The Harmonies shut out the Crane Co nine 2 to 0 as they seized control in the seventh inning on a two bagger by Flynn and an rbi double by Al Brecht. Scouts watch Brecht as a rising star while promoters urge locals to support the team next Sunday against Boulevard Arrows. Riverdale Boosters also won 5 to 4 last Sunday and prepare for Curley Triple A’s at 133rd and Indiana avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Co
Boulevard Arrows
Riverdale Boosters
Shike’s A. C
Curley
Eskimos Population Count Reveals Small North Warning
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police report only 2700 Eskimos living in the far north not counting Alaska. The figure surprises readers, contrasting with common impressions from geography lessons about Eskimo populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alaska
Theaters at Riverdale Run Weekend Showings
Saturday Reginald Barker's Snow Blind comes to Riverdale Theatre. Sunday Gladys Walton stars in The Ropper. Wednesday Mae Marsh appears in The Cinderella Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Barker
Gladys Walton
the Ropper
Mae Marsh
Dolton Theatre Weekly Showbill of August Dates
Friday Yonite The Man With Two Mothers Comedy scrappy and funny Saturday William Hart in The Whistle A gripping drama of capital and labor Sunday Wallace Reid in The Love Special adapted from The Daughter of a Magnate Wednesday Abel Gane's I Accuse a tremendous indictment of modern civilization In 8 reels Coming Tue and Wed Aug 1 and 2 Griffith's Way Down East unexampled wonder of 20th century Acclaimed across the land as the greatest entertainment ever offered to the public Remember the dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonite
William
Hart
Wallace Reid
Abel Gane
Energy efficiency of lighting sources per an English scientist
An English scientist states that candles, oil and gas lamps convert only about two percent of energy into light. Incandescent electric lamps convert around three percent, while lights convert ten percent and magnesium light about fifteen percent.
Riverdale bank notice prompts cautious savings
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale issues a public notice urging cautious financial planning and prudent savings practices amid a regional economic update. The notice highlights customer protections and available resources for managing deposits and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale
Tragic Riverdale Man Dies in Hebron Crash
John Dahlke 39 of Riverdale died in an automobile crash near Hebron when his Buick skidded into a ditch. His wife and five children were injured. funeral held at Our Saviors Church after body moved from Hebron. Dahlke worked at Chicago Brick Co. yards and left a widow, five children, and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
Hebron
Ind
John Dahlke
North Judson
Charles Dahlke
Dahlke
Albert Brejcka
Helen
Wilbert
Mr. Dahlke
Mrs. Dahlke
Panhandle
Our Saviour’s Church
Wike
Oakland Cemetery
Hazel
Arthur
Violet
Charles
Frederick
Henry
Edward
Pauline
Bertha
Augusta
Ida
Emma
Chicago
Coal Bids Sought for Local School and Church
St Pauls school and church seek bids for 50 tons of Franklin County mine run coal delivered to basements. Bids due August 15 at 8 8 p m Chicago time to trustees. For details contact Wm Struss 16 East 138th street. 9 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Franklin County
Chicago
Wm. Struss
East 138Th Street
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Loss
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in the loss of our husband and father. Special thanks go to Brickmakers Local No. 5 and the Chicago Brick Company office, the Ladies Aid of Our Saviour's church, Rev. Wike, Mrs Cowings, and Mrs John Dahlke and Family for the flowers and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Brick Company
Wike
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School Board
Brick Yard
Kock & Ripley
Leonard McPike
Calwell
Glerk
Girl Scout News
By Helen Stanczik
Dolton M. E. Church
Riverdale Theatre
Panean Wil
Eeu Csese
Ayo Whhraga SA
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