Riverdale Board Advances Street and Water Projects
The Riverdale Board met last Tuesday with President Price presiding. They reported drainage improvements on Halsted street, sidewalk work at Indiana avenue crossing, macadam street maintenance, and a B&O crossing repair. Water main relaying under Halsted tracks is finished, calls for reservoir consideration, hydrants to be painted and tested, and bids opened for water main on 187th place. Special police officers were appointed: Jerry Smith, Homer Eubanks, and Edwin Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Price
Bishop
Halsted Street
138Th Street
Bouse
Gruclke
Hazen
S. H. Belt R. R
Indiana Avenue
Reich
City of Chicago
West Pullman
Ortel
Spies
Robert O. Livers
Davidson
Jerry Smith
Homer Eubanks
Edwn Price
Proppers Travel Journal From Europe Tells Of Switzerland Visit
A card dated Bern July 12 from W. F. Propper and family recounts travels through Europe. They list England Holland Belgium France and Switzerland praising the Alps. Mrs. Propper improves in health and Mabel enjoys the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Propper
Bern
Europe
England
Holland
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Alps
Death of Mrs Emma Relyea at Riverdale
Mrs Emma Relyea died July 22 at South Shore hospital aged 69 from heart trouble and an abscess. Widow and distant relative of Father Diedreich, she came to Riverdale as housekeeper for St Marys parish earlier this year and made many friends. She leaves six sisters and two brothers, and funeral services with high mass were held at St Marys church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Relyea
South Shore Hospital
Bandit Captured Tied to Homewood Post Office Heist
One of two bandits who robbed the Homewood post office on April 19 and escaped with over $6,500 in cash and stamps was identified Thursday night in Peoria by witnesses Joe Sells and Patty Nichols. Fred Craven, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 130 pounds, was seized with Robert Thompson after a Paxton, Illinois raid and the Peoria drug store theft. Craven admitted the Paxton job but denied the Homewood theft, while authorities pursue the other bandit and potential fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood
Springfield
Fred Claven
Joe Sells
Patty Nichols
Peoria
Craren
Robert Thompson
Paxton
Illinois
Owl
Thompson
Craven
Sels
Miss Nichols
Hold Up For Gas In Midnight Holdup
Charley West recounts a late Thursday night accident where a gunman forced him to drive to a gas station. West delivered a five gallon can of gas to Gerrit Jacobsma after being threatened at gunpoint. He expected to pay in the morning and survived the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley West
Lincoln Avenue
Gerrit Jacobsma
Mr. West
O. K
Gerrit
Flower Show Dates Set by Ivanhoe Garden Club
Residents of Ivanhoe Riverdale and Dalton mark August 2 and 3 for a Flower Show in Riverdale Village Hall under the Ivanhoe Garden Club. People plan displays and competitions with blooms birds and children's exhibits coordinated by Mrs. George Geilhufe. Admission drops from 25 to 15 cents to attract visitors and cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Dalton
Ivanhoe Garden Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Dalton Women’s Club
Funeral for Ferdinand Torpel at Oaklawn Cemetery
A long funeral procession followed Ferdinand Torpel to Oaklawn cemetery in Thornton on Wednesday afternoon where his body was laid to rest. The 51 year old brick yard worker died July 21 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital after six months of illness. He lived at 18880 South LaSalle Street and leaves a widow three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Vorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Torpel
Oaklawn
Thornton
Hogan
South
LaSalle Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Rev
Vorhees
John W. Cooper Dies at 33 in Dalton
John W. Cooper, a switchman and six year resident of Dalton, died at Oak Forest Sanitarium on Thursday July 24 at age 33. He leaves a widow and two children and was an ex soldier who joined Paul Gall Post three weeks ago. His health had declined for over a year. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Bachman's chapel at 2 20 PM with interment at Oaklawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cooper
Dalton
Oak Forest Sanitarium
Paul Gall
Bachman’s Chapel
Oaklawn Cemetery
Riverdale Building Boom Eyed As Local Repairs Continue
The village of Riverdale sees ongoing construction with Ivanhoe brick bungalows completed and four more in Gallerneau. Bar Ber House Builders plan a five story building at 128th Dearborn corner with three stores on 138th and two on Dearborn. Alfred Nelson adds a nine room brick residence at 13900 Edbrooke. Dallas Herrod builds a six room brick bungalow at 18822 State Street. Repairs rise as business remains subdued and owners prepare for a coming tide.
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Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Gallerneau
128Th
Dearborn Street
138Th
Barber House
Alfred Nelson
Edbrooke Avenue
Frank Price
Dallas Herrod
State Street
Dallas
Riverdale Concert Band Delivers Lively Park Performance
A recent Riverdale Park concert by the Riverdale Concert Band drew praise for its melodious marching tunes. Led by cornetist Ludwig Panozzo, musicians from Riverdale and nearby towns performed at Riverdale Village Hall with plans for another free concert at River Public Park next Wednesday evening.
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Riverdale Park
Riverdale
Village Hall
Ludwig Panozzo
Dalton
South Holland
Harvey
Blue Island
Roseland
River Public Park
Carnival and picnics announced for community groups
Paul Gall Post No 303 and the Post Band schedule a carnival August 18 to 24 with proceeds aiding the band. W A C plans a Dalton Park picnic August 1 at 10 AM. United Order of the Volga Germans hosts a Sunday picnic and dance July 27 1930 at Joe Stanaitis Grove Riverdale with tickets 35 cents in advance 40 cents at the door and entr ee 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Post Band
Dalton Park
United Order of the Volga Germans
Joe Stanaitis Grove
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Coal Bids Wanted by Berger School District 149
The Berger school district No. 149 will receive bids for 25 tons of third vein Pocahontas lump coal to be delivered in the school basement. Bids must be in the clerk's hands by August 6, 1930. Henry Vandenberg, South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Pocahontas
Henry Vandenberg
South Holland
Local and Personal News Roundup from Riverdale Area
Mrs. Robert Hanschman and daughter Anna return from a two week Canada and New England trip. Several families report travels to Niagara Falls, Canada, and Europe plans mention Sophia Beil and Patricia Geoghegan. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ortman at Roseland hospital, and local outings to Camp Neimberg and Paw Paw Lake noted. Officer John T. Martin cited for bravery after a confrontation on Federal Street. Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept picnic at Forest Preserve described as a large, joyful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanschman
Anna
Canada
New England States
John Messerschmidt
Robert
Arthur Messerschmidt
Fred Krueger
Niagara Falls
Falls
Ottawa
Ont
Oscar Schultz
Riverdale
George Tuch
Walter Flieth
Joseph Ortman
Prairie Avenue
Roseland Community Hospital
Irene
John Bitter
East 134Th Street
Berring Springs
Mich
Sophia Beil
L. O. Garry
Europe
Miss Beil
Patricia S. Geoghegan
Oak Park
England
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Copenhagen
Berlin
Austria
Germany
France
Oberammergan
Alice Cook
Maywood
Ill
Earl Case
Raymond
Charles
Fred
Ellen Cook
Marjorie
George Strassenberg
Daniel Diette
Camp Neimberg
Palatine
Saliverno Lazzari
Frank Lazzari
Indiana Avenue
Robert, Jr
John T. Martin
Kensington
Detective Bureau
Police Efficiency Board
Martin
Federal Street
Fitzgerald
5Th District
Auxiliary Fourth District Meeting Sets July 28 at St Pauls Hall
The Fourth District of the American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday July 28 at 8 p m at St Pauls School Hall 138th Street near Lincoln Avenue Dalton. The district will entertain department president Mrs Kelloge. All Paul Gall Unit members urged to attend. Refreshments and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
St. Paul’s
138Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Kelloge
Paul Gall
Citizens to sue over Thorn Creek pollution plan
A joint South Holland area meeting pledges to hire attorneys to file injunctions against ongoing pollution of Thorn Creek and the Little Calumet River. Funds collected cover legal action, with Robert E. Downs chosen to pursue immediate temporary injunctions to halt further contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Harvey
Glenwood
Blue Island
Thornton
Dalton
Thornton Township
Thorn Creek
Little Calumet River
Walter Haines
State Health Department
Chicago Sanitary District
Sproul
Supreme Court
N. J. Paarlberg
Webb
F. W. Hagan
Malaria Outbreak Reports 30 Cases in Lake County Indiana
An unusual malaria outbreak in Lake County shows about 30 cases described by Dr. Frank H. Mervis as due to heat and local mosquitoes. East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond report cases with chills and high fever but no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Indiana
Frank H. Mervis
East Chicago
Calumet District
Mervis
Chicago
Gary
Hammond
Miss Margaret Emde Weds Clarence Prater at Immanuel Church
Miss Margaret Emde daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Emde of Riverdale married July 12 to Clarence A Prater of Matteson Illinois. The ceremony was at Immanuel Church with Rev Kreis officiating. Also rental notice for Filat with garage 30 dollars and without garage 26 dollars at 708 Chicago Street. inquire 710 Chicago St 12-2p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ende
Christ Emde
Riverdale
Clarence A. Prater
Matteson, Ill
Immanuel Church
Rev. Kreis
Chicago Street
Chicago St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Proppers
Bandit
Pal
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept
Forest Preserve
Dist
Calumet River
Ind
Emde-Prater
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