Riverdale Board Meeting Notes Fire House Brick Donations
Riverdale officials report Tuttle Building Material Co. and Illinois Brick Co. donated brick for the new fire engine house. The board commended the firms, thanking them for their generosity alongside Chicago Brick Co. and Wm. E. Dee Co. A sewer and street repair plan is discussed, and several license, police, and utility matters are addressed in the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle Building Material Co
Illinois Brick Co
Brick Co
Riverdale Board
Strosinski
Koehler
Flick
Landberg
Highland Hose House
Unruh
I. C
Zornow
School Street
Halsted Street
138Th Street
144Th Street
Feldus
Indiana Harbor Belt
Indiana Avenue
Reich
137Th Street
Committee
Bonse
Wabash
Village Health Officer
Heimsoth
Holbrooke Avenue
Chicago Brick Co
Wm. E. Dee Co
Gruhlke
Th Street
J. A. Kol
Riverdale Products Co
State Commerce Commission
R. R
Twin City Garage Sold to Locher and Monk
Henry Mohr sells the Twin City Garage taxi and bus business to Joseph Locher and Wallace Monk. Purchasers take charge August 1. Mohr to keep showroom for Chryslers. Locher is a judge and former police magistrate. Monk is a mechanic and driver. The sale keeps service and square dealing as the core value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mohr
Twin City
Joseph Locher
Wallace Monk
Winlie Buck
Mohr
Locher
Judge Locher
Monk
Dalton
Peotone
Til
Sibley Heights Annexed to Harvey by City Council
A seven and a half acre tract along Harvey’s eastern boundary south of 147th Street near Illinois Central tracks was annexed. The area formerly belonged to South Holland and was released to Harvey. The subdivision plat was approved by the Harvey city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Sibley Heights
147Th Street
Illinois Central
South Holland
Harvey Tribune
Lake and River Trip Sponsored by South Chicago Chamber
The South Chicago Chamber of Commerce plans a lake and river excursion on Thursday, Aug. 5. The Mayflower will depart the 92nd Street Bridge at 11 a.m. for a tour of the new $100,000,000 Insull power plant at the state line. Return trips depart at 1 p.m. from the same location for a Calumet River viewing run to Riverdale including nearby industries and the three new plants opened this year. The Sanitary District dredging extends from Ford turning basin to Blue Island.
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South Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Mayflower
92Nd Street
Insull
Lake Front
State Line
Calumet River
Ford
Blue Island
Riverdale
Chicago Health Bulletin Declares City Health Pride
A Chicago Health Department bulletin reports the city as the healthiest large city after a detailed statistical study by Dr. Bundesen. It notes 1925 deaths per 1000 people at 22 and highlights comparisons with major cities amid updates on street repairs and municipal matters.
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Bundesen
Chicago
Paris
Bombay
Berlin
Calcutta
New York City
Vienna
Philadelphia
Buenos Aires
Local and Personal Notes From Riverdale and Nearby
A brisk social column lists visits and happenings among Riverdale and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Wm Cook with Miss Lily Cook and Miss Mary Smith from Danville Ill toured by auto to the Diehl family over Sunday. Margaret Schultz returns from Blue Island hospital and is recovering. Hamilton areas see guests from Greensboro NC and Randolph Wis with local families. A baby girl Delores Trene born to Edward and wife in Hammond. The Kettler Wrecking Crew plans a Sunday baseball battle at 187th street and I C grounds starting 2 30. A note from Dr Gallegos visiting with a dental lesson on Riverdale lake. Weather and leisure travel details Fill out the rest.
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Wm. Cook
Lily Cook
Mary Smith
Danville, HI
Diehl
Margaret Schultz
Katie Diehl
Blue Island Hospital
Walter Bales
Greensboro
North Carolina
Geo
Russell Bales
Roseland Community Hospital
Kettler Wrecking Crew
Super A. C
187Th Street
I. C
Gladiators
Edward Rentner
Hammond
Delores Trene
Herman Brossma
Dells of
Wisconsin
Wisconsin River
George L. Koehler
Goose Lake
Mich
George
Dr. Gallegos
Doc
Riverdale
Dolton Urges Water Use Restrictions by 4 to 6 PM
The village of Dolton requests residents to refrain from sprinkling between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to allow others time to obtain water for evening meals. Clerk WM. G. Dolton notes the measure aims to conserve resources for the community.
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Dolton
Dalton School Band to Organize for Next Year
Plans under way to reorganize the Dalton School Band with Mr. Allen directing. He recently became president of the Illinois School Band Association and is praised by Superintendent Bright and the Board of Education. Enrollment for lessons is hoped at Lincoln Avenue school on Tuesday afternoon August 3 from 2 to 4. Horns are available. aim is 25 to 30 pupils.
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Dalton
Allen
Ilinois School Band Association
Bright
Weidner
Board of Education
Pointer
Lincoln Avenue
For Sale Handy Garden Tools and Wheel Barrow
For sale items include a wheel barrow garden tools cross-cut saw and assorted handy tools. Contact Mrs Hank at 3744 Leyden Avenue phone Riverdale 6263. Also a McCormick binder in good condition bargain buyer sees Peter Lezeau at 138th Street east of Park Ave. 12-2p.
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Hank
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
McCormick Binder
Peter Lezeau
138Th Street
Park Ave
Chest clinic at Dalton Health Center August 18
The regular monthly chest clinic by the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute will be held at the Dalton Health Center village hall on Wednesday August 18 from 1 00 to 4 00 p.m. No morning hours. Parents with young children starting school should have them examined by their family physicians before September.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton Health Center
Village Hall
Dolton Board OKs Macadam Streets and New Reservoir Plans
The Dolton Board, after three meetings this week, advances sewer, water, sidewalk, and reservoir plans. Engineer Hersey outlines tentative sewer and water layouts for new subdivisions as an ambitious bond project for a larger water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Indiana Avenue
Panhandle
Lincoln Avenue
Harbor
Dalton
Mohr
147Th Street
Sibley Street
D. C. Coal Co
Maurer
Rhine Workman
Hersey
Bankers’ Realty Co
Clovers to Host Vincennes in West Pullman Tilt
Base Ball by a Fan reports the Clovers play Vincennes of West Pullman Sunday at their home grounds 188th and Co BE LA R. Last week’s game was rained out against Morgan Park Boosters. The Clovers remain undefeated after nine games.
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Clovers
Vincennes of
West Pullman
188Th and Co. & BE. LA. R
Morgan Park
W C T U Meeting With Mrs Gladys Meginnis
The W C T U will meet at Mrs Gladys Meginnis home on Park avenue Thursday afternoon August 5 at 2 o clock.
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Gladys Meginnis
Park Avenue
Water shutoff notice for six months arrears in Dolton
Water customers six months in arrears will face shut off without further notice by order of the Board of Trustees. Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Van Dyke Rev. Kooistra and Mr. Dykema for comforting words at the grave and to all who offered support. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Botema Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peerbolte 742-1
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van Dyke
Kooistra
Dykema
Joseph Botema
Peter Peerbolte
Health Talks On Tuberculosis From Chicago Institute
Public health series from Dalton Village Hall presented by Retta Gasteyer highlights a ten minute weekly talk on Radio W G N from the Drake Hotel courtesy of the Chicago Tribune. Specialists discuss prevention and treatment, with free pamphlets available and small charges for other health titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Village Hall
Retta Gasteyer
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Drake Hotel
The
Chicago Tribune
Berger M. E. Church Meets at Camp Grounds
Berger M. E. Church announces all meetings will be held at Camp Grounds at the regular time in August. F. E. Waterman reports the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger M. E. Church
Berger M. EB
Camp Grounds
F. E. Waterman
Loneliness Kills Bees Says German Entomologist
German entomologist Prof. Wilhelm Goetsch warns loneliness shortens bee life. He claims a bee dies within five days without companionship, regardless of honey stores or surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Goetsch
Professor Goetsch
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Edward Scheck
Eleanor
Caledonia
Minn
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Alexander
Bob” Grant
Canover
Wis
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