Commencement Night for District 148 8th and 9th Graders
Graduation exercises highlight District 148 in Dalton and Riverdale with 73 eighth graders and 21 ninth graders to perform at Lincoln Avenue school auditorium this Friday evening. Notable graduates include Vernon Albee, William A. Albrecht, John Balazs, and Helen Giritz among many others.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Lincoln Avenue
Vernon Albee
William A. Albrecht
John Balazs Maxine Barfield
Charles Burwell
Elizabeth Cogswell Hazel Irene Curry
Phyllis G. Dieck Lyle R. Dorman
Marie L. Ehlers
John Facro
Calvin Florey
James J. Foster, Jr
Helen Giritz
Ruth C. Grapenthien Willard Henry Groelng
Murray Agnes Haskin
Otto Heinke
Ruth Netta Hinkle
Richard Ingraham Leone Isadore Samuel Jessen
Robert W. Jewell
Anna B. Joffe
Raymond A. Jorsch George James Karambelas
John A. Kollar
Jerry J. Kollros
Claire D. Krause
Albert H. Kroon
Carl W. Krueger
Stanley Kwains Frank Leensvaart
Kathryn Mac Master Phyllis Marie Maughan Tilio Mazzacavallo
Vivian McPike Franklyn Dale Meeder
Evelyn Marie Mottinger
Vincent Mulford Ruth E, Mullen Vincent Neander
Ruth E. Nolan
James Odle
Betty Ortel
Harry G
Bowen School Commencement Echoes June Ceremony
Bowen School district 133 Riverdale held commencement in the school auditorium on Thursday evening June 18. The program included processional welcome by Evelyn Nimtz song My Morning There were graduates Gladys Gerloff Dolores Ripley Lillian Dengler Anna Belle Vandermyde Tyene Engelhardt Harvey First Christian minister Rev T W Simer addressed the graduates and a health honors presentation by Miss Itter followed by Homegoing and recessional led by Evelyn Nimtz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Riverdale
Evelyn Nimtz
Gladys Gerloff
Eeene Dolores Ripley
Poe
Lillian Dengler
AnnaBelle Vandermyde
Nobility
Tyene Engelhardt
T. W. Simer
Christian Harvey
Ween Eee
Miss Itter
Evelyn Patricia Nimtz
Lillian Dengler Irene Sophia Engelhardt
Anna Belle Vandermyde
Gladys Geraldine Gerloff
Dolores Anna Ripley James Woodrow Carson
St Pauls School 8th Grade Graduation 1931
Graduating exercises of St Pauls Lutheran school 8th grade held Thursday evening June 25 1931. The program included violin duets piano selections vocal pieces and a salutatory with graduates named Walter Bachmann Ruth Grelek Dorothy Jacobitz Evelyn Goeringer Donald Lorenzen Katherine Miller Clarence Lotz and others. Rev Guebert delivered the address and diplomas were presented to the class including Walter Bachmann Ruth Grelek Evelyn Gouringer Edward Herrmann Dorothy Jacobitz Janet Klieroth Barrier Lorenzen Donald Lorenzen Clarence Lotz Katherine Miller Henry Miller Peter Miller Margaret Niewald Frederick Struss Harold Wagner.
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ST. Paul’s School
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Walter Bachmann
Ruth Grelek
Katherine Miller
Dorothy Jaccobitz
Barcarolle
Eee
Donald Lorenzen
Evelyn Goeringer
Dorothy Jacobitz
Kemnitz
Clarence Lotz
Guebert
Evelyn Gouringer
Edward Herrmann
Janet Klieroth
Iarrier Lorenzen
Henry Miller
Peter Miller
Margaret Niewald
Frederick Struss
Harold Wagner
Paving Work Under Way on Ashland Avenue Area
John Mackler and Co. of Chicago Heights lays concrete paving on Ashland Avenue between 900 and 1 000 feet north of 147th Street. Cement brought from Blue Island S C station. Work began June 2 and may last six weeks. H G Golitz Co. handles 127th Street paving concurrently.
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Ashland Avenue
147Th Street
John Mackler & Co
Chicago Heights
Mackler
Blue Island S. C
H. G. Golitz Co
127Th Street
Alderman Govier to Speak at 20th Precinct Meeting
The 20th Precinct Improvement Association of the 9th Ward will hold its biggest meeting Friday evening June 19 at 8:00. Alderman Govier and other speakers will address the crowd. The entertainment committee will provide refreshments and entertainment for all members and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Precinct Improvement Association
9Th Ward
Govier
20Th Precinct
Huebsch to Speak at Thornton Dinner in Southern County
Plans firm for a 6:80 o clock dinner at Benny's restaurant in Thornton on Friday June 26 under the Southern Cook County Chamber of Commerce. State Senator Arthur A Huebsch of Brookfield will be the speaker. He is expected to draw a good hearing from southern county communities. Additional evening meetings are planned later in the year in various south end locations. A major event is an Lemont dinner with Congressman William E Hull of Peoria delivering the keynote.
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Huebsch
Thornton
Cook County
Lemont
William E. Hull
Peoria
Chicago Starts Work On 10 Million Dollar River Bridge
The Chicago river mouth bridge linking north and south boulevard systems has begun work and is slated for completion by July 1932. It is a 10 million dollar project connecting boulevards running parallel to the lake front for over 25 miles. Mrs. Charles Toumphy Jr is reported much improved after a serious illness.
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Chicago
Chicago River
Chicago Association of Commerce
Lake Front
Charles Toumphy, Jr
Notice to Bidders for 1000 Gallon Pumper Unit
The Board of Trustees of Dolton will accept sealed bids for a 1000 gallon standard pumper unit to meet underwriters rules. Bids due by 8:00 p.m. Tuesday June 28, 1931. Harms Bros. Dolton Illinois advertise Paris Green arsenate of lead Bordeaux mixture for pests.
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Dolton
Paris
Harms Bros
Home Loan Plan Lets Buyers Build With 75 Percent Support
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co announces a new home building finance plan for south Cook County buyers. The 75 percent loan covers building costs and includes planning design and free construction supervision. Easy payments from 50 dollars a month and free plans are offered with no obligation to inquire. Call Mr. McColl at Main Yard 341 East 186th Place or Interocean 9800 for a home visit.
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Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
South Cook County
Cook County
L. E. Rollo
McColl
East 186Th Place
Interocean 9800
Babson sees recovery after stock market turmoil says prosperity ahead
Roger Babson, speaking to national executives in New York, asserts after years of experience that business has hit its worst and will gradually improve, predicting a new period of prosperity and urging timely advertising. He notes the current mood differs from past forecasts.
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United States
New York
Roger Babson
Lost rear spring from Overland car in Ivanhoe
Rear spring from an Overland automobile went missing in Ivanhoe Sunday evening between 8 and 9 o clock. Call Riverdale 9.
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Overland
Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Piano Recital At Dalton Church Highlights Local Pupils
A piano recital by Anna Hanschmann’s pupils was held at Dalton Methodist Episcopal church on June 18. Featured performers include Tobia Lee Casanoy, Ray Van Drunen, Marion Middleborn, Ruth Van Drunen, and many others. The event followed by a birthday surprise for Herman Middleborn with cards, lunch, music and gifts. Lorraine Rose Tomky’s seventh birthday party drew 15 guests with games and prizes. Lee Gladstone left for Camp Custer Mich for six weeks of officers training. condolences extended to the family of Margaret Hillger at her June 13 funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hanschmann
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Church
Tobia Lee Casanoy
Ray van Drunen
Marion Middleborn
Ruth van Drunen
Violet Porter
Ruth Peterson
Celestine Kellay
Phyllis Fike
Vanita Wilson
John Kollar
Serita Schmiedl
Earl Krueger
Jean Kay
Murray Haskins
Virginia Peterson
Elizabeth Fray
Alice van Barren
Corinne Trimble
Honor Polus
Palma Pezzati
Phyllis Maughan
Virginia Stanley
Winifred Paarlberg
Herman Middleborn
John Gargash
Chas. Gaugash
Frank Walker
Dell Watson
Charles Schuester
Roy Gaugash
Ted Blaise
Jimmie Scoutten
Paul DeBour
Roseland
Chas. Cook
Frank Stieman
Lizzie Wilkens
Ralph Dengler
Riverdale
Lorraine Rose Tomky
June Slaughter
Elory Wernicke
Bobbie Vorpal
Lorraine Meginnis
Lois Thorpe
LaVera Wernicke
Lee Gladstone
Morgan Park Military Academy
Camp Custer
Mich
Lee
South Side
F. W. Rademacher
Margaret Hillger
W. J. Kemnitz
A. Bernahl
Niewald
J. Lotz
Wm. Belz
Leichinger
Struss
Wesse
J. Pieplow
Helen Niewald
Marcella Buechler
Wassman
Relief for Tax Payers by Local Committee Invites Inquiry
The Dalton Riverdale area urges local taxpayers to examine the Tax Payers Appraisal Bureau Inc which offers true and accurate property appraisals to ease oppressive taxes. Based in Chicago with local representatives, the group promotes timely action before upcoming 1930 and 1981 tax increases and notes difficulty obtaining county office access.
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Dalton. Riverdale
Tax Payers Appraisal Bureau, Inc
Illinois
Cook County
Tax Payers Appraisal Bureau Inc
W. 79Th Street
Chicago
Ill
Triangle
Riverdale Flower Show Draws Wide Entries and Praise
The Riverdale Flower Show at Village Hall over the weekend drew an overflow of entries, with 200-plus displays and strong judging praise. Volunteers led by Edw. J. Schulte and presiding officers coordinated exhibits from Henschel's Nursery Crete UL Fray the Florist and others, while the junior section showcased posters and miniature gardens to widespread acclaim.
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W. B. Graves
Riverdale
Dick Davidson
Gerald Byrne
Davidson
Byrne
Edw. J. Schulte
Preston P. Smith
Garden Club
Frank Price
A. Nelson
Wm. B. Graves
Mary Wilson
Nicholas Calpino
Flossmoor
Henschel’s Nursery
Crete
Fray
Dalton, Vaughan Seed Company
Swift & Co
Wm. Man
Mgr
Herman Baumpartner
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Franklyn Berndt
Helen E. Butkus
Alice A. Cook George Edward Gilliam Marjorilee Rose Hampton
Walter Hettich Dorothea Ann Janes Alden
Ralph Jenkins
Harold Lee
Roy Jenkins
Lilian C. Krueger
Erwin Lau
Daisy M. Otis Raymond H. Pals
Leonard Schaafsma
Geneva Smith
Arnold Spoor Hazel G. Strassenberg
Elizabeth van Dyke
Hilda van Dyke
Johanna Ver Wey
Johanna Jenny Ver Wey
Better Times
Babson
Preston Smith
Aug. Reich
Rup. Reich
Joe Dowling
Wm. Hendershott
John Matthiesen
Adolph Matthiesen
Anna McGrain
Wm. Tendershott
J. Kirsch
Jacob Kirsch
Tris
Cora Miller
T. EF. Reich
Wm. Graves
J. Ripley
Albert
EK. Ripley
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