Flower Show Opens at Branigar Bros Building
The Flower Show at Branigar Bros in Ivanhoe Riverdale opens Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Exhibits accepted Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with judging and ribbons awarded before public viewing. Rules limit awards to one ribbon per class per exhibitor and list many plant categories and display types. Admission 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children seven to seventeen.
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Branigar Bros
Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Weathering low mood at Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association reports continued full withdrawal and loan requests against stock, with members meeting obligations despite tough conditions. A steady monthly income and new stock subscriptions reflect strong management and community saving benefits.
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Building and Loan Association
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Associaton
Hiatt Visit Delights Riverdale Friends From Phoenix
Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt of Phoenix arrived in Riverdale Saturday evening their first visit back home in four years They traveled overland to Chicago covering 2160 miles in five and a half days averaging 860 miles daily Mrs Hiatt is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rowan and Miss Edna Rowan secretary to the state auditor could not travel The Hiatts plan to return to Phoenix late July
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Frank Miatt
Phoenix
Arizona
Riverdale
Hiatt
John Rowan
East 137Th Street
Phoenix Temple Stone Company
Joseph Lieb
M. J. Stanley
James Stieman
Jos. Lieb, Jr
Flint, Lake
Ind
Richard Hess
Cape Giradeau
St. Vincents
Martin Bruder
Fred Krumwide
Frieda
Monee
Otto Lentz
J. M. Deam
East 187Th Street
Indiana
Ohio
Bucyrus
Laurelville
Union City
Indiana Harbor
Washington, D. C
Monon
Hammond
Washington
Corriveau
Wilford Corriveau
Beverly Hills
Dolton
Wilfred J. Corrveau
East 77Th Street
Chicago
Andrew Reitz
East 186Th Place
Lorraine
Oakland Cemetery
Lloyd Solasbury
Joseph Capalillo
144Th
Emerald Avenue
Ivanhoe
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Capillilo
Salasbury
Ilinois Central Railroad
124Th Street
Ilinois Central
Stiemann
Wilneis Central Railroad
Josephine Zula
Frank Zula
St. Louis Academy
Arnold C. Jonae
Ismerald Avenue
Dolores
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Oscar Gallois
W. 138Th Street
Franklin Park
St. Mary’s School
Holy Commmunion
Indoor Baseball Firemen Defeat People’s Party 7 4 at Riverdale Park
The People’s Party Booster indoor team lost to the Firemen by seven to four on Thursday evening June 6 at Riverdale Park. Batteries were VanHaven and Heinke for the People’s Party and A Johnson and H Baum for the Firemen. Firemen schedule games Friday against the Mohawks and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. versus the Riverdale Brewers.
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People’s Party
Riverdale Park
Peoples Party
VanHaven and Heinke
A. Johnson
H. Baum
Mohawks
Riverdale Brewer's
Thornton Township appoints Salkeld assessor for unexpired term
Thomas Salkeld was appointed last week to act as township assessor for the unexpired term of the late Fred Fowler. Salkeld brings extensive tax experience from the County building and is expected to provide satisfactory service in the new role.
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Thomas Salkeld
Thornton Township
Fred Fowler
Lost Charlie Ross Claim in Chicago Evening American
Gustave Blair of Riverdale Illinois appears in a Chicago Evening American issue claiming he is Charley Ross the missing boy. A local directory check finds no Blair listing and the paper asks Charlie to call and identify himself at the office.
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Chicago Evening American
Gustave Blair
Riverdale
Ill
Charlie Ross
Gustave Bla
Charlie
Charlie” Ross
Charley
Weekend Door Prizes Schedule Noted
The notice lists door prize times on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Sunday at 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. as part of the event program. It emphasizes a worthwhile prize and specific draw times for attendees.
Band engages instructor for Dolton Legion group
The American Legion Community Band of Dolton names Captain William Q. Hansen as instructor. He has led the 108th Medical regiment band and directs the Aragon Motto band and several Chicago school bands. Rehearsals are Mondays in Dalton village hall with possible summer open air concerts pending interest.
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American Legion Community Band
Dolton
Board of Band Commissioners
William Q. Hansen
Hansen
108Th Medical Regiment
Aragon Motto
Chicago
Dalton Village Hall
Board of the Band Commissioners
L. Edward Brookfelt
Dalton Post Office
Riverdale
Raid uncovers 750 gallon still near Beecher farm
Prohibition agents and Will and Kankakee sheriffs raided a barn on Ernest Heldt’s farm near Beecher discovering a 750 gallon still. Heldt and Tony France were bonded at $1000 after waiving a hearing. River pollution and fish kills followed as still waste entered a creek feeding the Kankakee.
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Kanakasee
Prohibition
Beecher
Will County
Ernest Heldt
Tony France
Lexington Street
East
Chicago Heights
Prohibition Department
Will and
Kankakee
Bandits Hold Up Texaco Truck Driver Again on Sibley Boulevard
A Texaco oil truck driver was halted by a gunman on Sibley Boulevard near Terrence Avenue in a second raid within three weeks. The assailants forced him into their car, stole eight dollars in cash and several checks, and dumped him near the Jacob Liz residence. Police say the robbers may be the same duo from the prior incident and he could not identify them.
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Texaco
Sibley Boulevard
Terrence Avenue
Jacob Liz
Dalton
Local and Personal News Highlights
A series of short items notes graduations and diplomas at Mercy High School and St Vincent’s prep in Missouri, births and illnesses in Riverdale and Dolton, traffic accidents injuring two drivers, intoxicated men picked up by police, and moves within Illinois towns. Notable names include Josephine Stanaitis, Lorraine Reitz, Wilfred Corriveau, and Dolores Bruder.
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Josephine Stanaitis
Indiana’ Avenue
Mercy High School
B. E. Woods
W. 188Th Street
St. Francis Hospital
Jim Ellis Competes for Third District GOP Nomination
Spanish American War veteran Jim Ellis aims to represent the Third Congressional District at the National Republican Convention in Chicago. The interview highlights his wartime heroism in Harvey 1898 and his ties to John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the 18th Amendment stance.
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John D. Rockefeller Jr
Rpam Row
Payee
Abebabes
Republican Party
Chicago
Jim
Harvey
Uncle Sam
Pointer
Star
Mr. Ellis
John J. Rockefeller
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Riverdale Thistle Cut Notice and Local Ads
Canada thistles and nexsiour weeds must be cut before seeding. Riverdale property owners should trim thistles on their premises. The J. C. Mullins family has moved from 13812 Edgebroukhe avenue to Harvey, TL. For sale water spaniel puppies six weeks old inquire 144 East 118th st. Call evenings or Sundays. Lost on Lincoln avenue rimless glasses in pray Cant return to George Krikau or The Pointer office reward.
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Canada
J. C. Mullins
Edgebroukhe Avenue
Riverdale
Harvey, TL
East 118Th St
Lincoln Avenue
George Krikau
Pointer Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Branigar Building
Wabi
Hiatts
New Township Assessor
Charley Ross
Riverdale Relief Committee
Jacob P. Kirsch
Harry Robinson
Kirsch
Jim” ON
James B. Ellis
Canada Thistles
Pred Bussiere
Thistlie
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