Riverdale Village Hears Manager Reports On Two Week Work
Riverdale village board on June 11 received manager supervised progress reports. Street and alley work included removal of ash pits brush debris cinder hauling and cinderizing the School Street viaduct. Sewer cleaning advanced with a three man crew about 1000 feet cleaned and a major break repaired between Wentworth and LaSalle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Village Board
Hanschmann
School Street
Kramer
Wentworth and
LaSalle
142Nd
Strosinski
LaSalle Street
137Th Place
State Street
148Rd
Wentworth Avenue
Day
Appropriations Committee
James T. Wilkes
Frank J. Mraz
Board of Trustees
Illinois
U. S. Treasury
Lions Club Officers Named For Dalton Riverdale Year
The Dalton Riverdale Lions club elected officers for the coming year at a recent meeting. Lyle Wilkins is president with Walden Whiston and Albert Webb as first and second vice presidents, Robert Batty as third vice president, LaClede Bethards as secretary, Dr C P Cosgrove as treasurer, Arthur Avis as lion tamer, Harold Summerfield as tail twister, and Thomas M Kinney plus Daniel C Bachmann as two year directors. Officers will be installed at the June 27 banquet at Lincolnshire country club at 7 pm with dancing and a program. outgoing president John Perguss asks all members and wives attend. tickets available from Lion Mile Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton4
Riverdale
Lions Club
Lyle Wilkins
Walden Whiston
Albert Webb
Robert Batty
LaClede Bethards
C. P. Cosgrove
Arthur Avis
Harold Summerfield
Thomas M. Kinney
Daniel C. Bachmann
Lincolnshire Country Club
John Perguss
Alfred E Harris resigns as Troop 9 Scoutmaster
Alfred E Harris of 158 West Glen Lane resigns as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 9 in Riverdale to become District Commissioner for Pokagon Trails Council. He will serve as temporary Scoutmaster for two months until a successor is named. A new Riverdale troop is being organized under St Mary’s Church sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Harris
West Glen Lane
Boy Scout Troop 9
Riverdale
Pokagon Trails Council
Harris
Harry Boland
Harvey
Troop 9 Scout Committee
Boy Scout Movement
Chicago
Troop 9
Vincennes Trail District Advancement Committee
Lincoln School
Sunnycrest Scout
Ray Donovan
Dalton
Ivanhoe
Robert H. Tuveson
William L. Reaugh
North Woods
Michigan
Mr. Harris
Raymond W. Gibson
Wabash Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Harvey Federal Declares 70th Consecutive Dividend
The Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association announces its regular semi annual dividend of 2 percent at its June meeting. It marks its 70th consecutive dividend with about 3650 investors receiving roughly 411000 dollars in total. The board also transferred 28000 dollars from current earnings to reserve accounts leaving about 18000 dollars in undivided profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association
Harry W. Vinke
Board of Directors
Elmo Kurz to Celebrate First Mass at St Marys Parish
Rev. Elmo Walter Kurz O F M will celebrate his first solemn Mass at St Marys church Sunday June 28 at 11 am after being ordained by Bishop James A Griffin D D at St Francis of Assisi Teutopolis Illinois. He is honored by a parish banquet at 1 pm and a public reception 4 to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Walter Kurz
St. Mary’s Church
Father Kurz
James A. Griffin
Springfield
Ill
St. Francis of Assisi
Teutopolis
Chicago
Kurt
John N. Weiler
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s
Sacred Heart
Riverdale
Franciscan Preparatory Seminary
Westmont
Franciscan Order
St. Joseph Seminary
Our Lady of the Angels
Cleveland
Ohio
Kurz
Peter J. Kurz
Father Weiler
Matthias Hoffman
Walter Frick Dies Suddenly in Riverdale Sunday
Walter Frick of 14419 Michigan Avenue Riverdale died Sunday evening at his home. Dalton fire department responded to an inhalator unit call but could not revive him. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the chapel at 2121 West 95th Street Chicago under Landmark Lodge No. 422 A F and A M. He is survived by his wife Emma a brother and two sisters Robert Frick Mrs Thomas Marchant and Mrs William Peavey of Fontana Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Frick
Michigan Avenue
Riverdale
Dalton Fire Department
West 95Th Street
Chicago
Landmark Lodge
No. 422
A. F
A.M
Frick
Emma
Robert Frick
Thomas Marchant
William Peavey
Fontana
Wis
Anita LaDege Wins GAR Living Memorial Grant
Anita LaDege daughter of Mrs. Bessie LaDege of Riverdale and a Carthage College junior received a Living Memorial Fund scholarship from the Grand Army of the Republic. The announcement was made at the Abraham Lincoln hotel in Springfield during a convention held last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita LaDege
Bessie LaDege
State Street
Riverdale
Carthage College
Carthage
Living Memorial Fund of
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Dolton Board Seeks Smoke Law Violators and Repairs
At the Dolton village board meeting on June 11 Attorney Arthur E Dillner urged police to compile names of engine crews involved in violations of the Smoke Nuisance Ordinance. The street and alley committee gains power to repair Beachview Terrace, cut weeds villagewide, and purchase 2000 gallons of light road oil. Drainage near Victory Lake reported corrected. A pool hall license on Main and Greenwood was denied. Police report from Riverdale’s Louis Haht noted $30 in fines. Fire chief appointment tie vote failed with President Hastings casting deciding vote. Eight repair permits and one for a new home issued. $5 000 of 1945 corporate tax warrants to be retired. All members approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village
Arthur E. Dillner
Beachview Terrace
146Th
147Th
Mossell
Victory Lake
A. O. U.W. Hall
Main Street
Greenwood Road
Louis Haht
Riverdale
Arthur Heinberg
Hastings
Diekman
Wernicke
Youth Council Announces More Recreation Plans
The Dalton Riverdale Youth Activity Council outlines summer programs for children including swimming at the 111th Street YMCA with a 30 cent fee and bus fare. Sessions run for 18 plus on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 12 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus dancing, skating on Atlantic Avenue, a June 21 dance, and a June 28 roller skate event. Lights and PA are provided, and tickets for a June 26 White Sox game are offered to early payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton-Riverdale
Roosevelt
Washington
Atlantic Avenue
144Th
145Th Street
David Gray
White Sox
George Kingsland
Park Districts Attend Regional Conference in Dixon
Riverdale representatives Charles H. Sellin Emma Leichinger Raymond Baumgartner and Charles E Colebourn along with their spouses attended the Regional Conference of Park Districts in Dixon Illinois. Dal ton delegates included Thomas Harper Jr Arthur Dillner Raymond Packard John Needles and Eugene Mantz and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Ill
Riverdale Park District
Charles H. Sellin
Emma Leichinger
Raymond Baumgartner
Charles E. Colebourn
Dalton
Thos. Harper, Jr
Arthur E. Dillner
Raymond Packard
John Needles
Eugene Mantz
Dolton Firemen Plan Bigger July Fourth Celebration
Dolton Fire Department nears completion of plans for July 2 to July 7 events at Dolton Park. Water fights parade and fireworks are planned with a 10 30 a m parade from 138th and Indiana Avenue. prizes include a 1946 Super Deluxe Ford Sedan and nightly $15 awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dolton Park
138Th
Indiana Avenue
H. J. Dickelman
Hazelcrest Fire Department
Riverdale Fire Department
Peck Amusement Company
Dalton Fire Department
May Building Totals In Riverdale Highlight Local Growth
Riverdale reports thirty building permits in May with total valuation 353,440. Twenty five homes valued at 200,000 plus a 152,440 brick kiln and 1,000 in additions and repairs. Riverdale ranks among leading suburbs for home building in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Peter J. Kurz
Tuthill Brick Company
Bell Savings and Loan Association
Hammond
Wheaton
Skokie
Evanston
Gary
Labertyville
DesPlaines
Northbrook
Oak Lawn
G W Spencer WRC Members At State Convention
Two members of G W Spencer Woman's Relief Corps attended the 63rd state convention in Springfield Illinois June 10 to 13. Meta Schroder was elected chairman of the executive board for the Illinois Department and Jennie O'Connor served as chief conductress. Also in attendance were Clorinda Nelson Louisa Schaefer Marie Graewert Florence Rampke and Esther Peacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
G. W
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Riverdale Rd
Troop
Harvey Federal
Elmo W. Kurz
St. Mary's
Teutopolis, Ill
Youth Council
G. W. Spencer
WRC
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