Riverdale Village Board Sets Sign Plan and Improves Streets
Riverdale Village Board met at Village Hall with all members present. The body approved last minutes, discussed street signs and costs, and authorized purchase and placement. A joint action on Indiana Avenue was referred to a Local Improvements meeting set for June 14. The budget raises drainage taxes by 1200 annually for sewer repairs. Other actions cover light regulations, ditch cleaning, crossing repairs, and issuing special police officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Blumberg
Lotz
Alexander “Trant
Indiana Avenue
Board of
Local Improvements
Niemeyer
Diehl
Sellin
Strosinski
World
Brandt
Stieman
Public Service Company
Halsted
138Th Street
Ialsted Street
Halsted Street
School Street
Slalsted
J. C
135Th Street
Pauvhandle
186Th Street
I. C
Indiana Slarbor
School
Illinois
Justee Lotz
Telephone Co
189Th
Indiana Harbor
Cioder
Mrs Louisa Ehlers Dies After Illness at 65
Mrs Louisa Ehlers died at County Hospital Sunday morning June 17 after a three month heart ailment. Born in Hanover Germany April 23 1852 she emigrated to America 35 years ago living in Chicago Madison and Dolton. She leaves five children Fred Otto Edward William Dorothy and seven grandchildren. Funeral held at her son Fred Ehlers home and Immanuel Church with Rev Dorjohno officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Ehlers
Louisa Elers
Hanover
Germany
America
Chicago
Madigan
Lll
Dolton
Fred
Otto
Edward
William
Shelby
Mich
Dorothy
John Sound
Fennimore
Wis
Ehlers
Fred Ehlers
Immanuel Church
Dorjohno
Krueger and Daehn wed in Dolton nuptials
Martin Krueger and Miss Frieda Daehn of Dolton exchanged vows on Saturday June 16 at the bride’s aunt Mrs Charles Daehn home in Dolton. They receive good wishes as friends join in celebrating the marriage. Also a notice: House for rent on Irving Avenue Dolton. Inquire Mrs Schmuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann. Martin Krueger
Frieda Daehn
Dolton
Chas. Daehn
He Pointer
Irving Avenue
Local and Personal News from Dolton and Nearby
Local notes report Emma Belz traveling to Grand Rapids for a friend's wedding and returning by Monday. Other items mention crops in Shelby and Dalton, residents visiting Rhode Island, church construction progress, and community events including a large Lutheran banquet attendance, nurse Martha Fahey’s recovery, and a new funeral car. Additional briefs cover graduates Stacia Hoeffelman, Marie Hanschman, Elvira Wahmhoff, birth of a girl in Dalton, a July 25 church ice cream social, and Dolton public school graduation exercises with remarks by President Schaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xmiss
Emma Belz
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Win. Eblers
Shelby
Dalton
Billy
Michigan
Emma
Nellie Bruce
Paonia
Colorado
Alex Grant
Providence
Newport
Rhode Island
Engel
National Lutheran Brotherhood
Hotel
LaSalle
Robert Weidner
Harry Robinson
Wm Claussen
Walter Werner
Walter Bressler
Martha Fahey
Riverdale
Matthew Buechier
Ripley Dalton
B. P. Good
H. B. Wegener
Dolton Florist
MEE
Dolton
Stacia Hoeffelman
Englewood High School
University of Chicago
Marie Hanschman
Elvira Wahmhoff
Chicago Normal College
Clyde Knapp
Clyde
E Mmanuel Church
Dolton Public Schools
Swing
Schaefer
Program St Pauls School Evening Concert at St Pauls
The program will be rendered at St Pauls School on Friday evening June 29 at 7 30. performances include piano pieces by Marehb and L Jonas Llymuop solo and duet recitations by students, songs and a closing Bye to School. The event features multiple piano solos, duets, and chorus items with the congregation participating in a farewell.
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St. Paul’s School
Marehb
L. Jonas Llymuop
Anal Haden Sodesves
Radtke
Schafer Aus
M. Reich
DPR
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Cee
Cses Pees
Jonas Calm
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Shudgacavacias
Ceeccceeeneees
tLlemeier
Kummerer Schumann Couple Wed at St Marys Church
Anna Schumann daughter of Mrs Anna Schumann and Warry Kummerer son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kummerer were married Wednesday June 20 at St Marys church with Father Dettmer officiating. They will begin housekeeping in Riverdale as friends offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laliss Anna Schumann
Anna Schumann
S. 134Th Street
Riverdale
Warry Kummerer
Joseph Kummerer
St. Mary’s Church
Father Dettmer
Pointer
Fire at Sleimsoth property threatens building on Wabash
Fire broke out under the porch at the George Sleimsoth property near Wabash avenue and 137th place on Thursday afternoon. Evelyn Hankey and John Dickelman raised the alarm as neighbors removed furniture while Engine No. 18 and the Calumet Fire Dept. fought the blaze. Firemen saved most of the structure though the Martin Schroeder and Ralph Dengler families face significant loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sleimsoth
Wabash Avenue
137Th
Evelyn Hankey
John Dickelman
Calumet Fire Dept
Goos
Martin Schroeder
Ralph Dengler
Clover Basballers to Meet King Brady All Stars
The South Had Club will play the King Brady All Stars at Clovers grounds in Dalton on Sunday afternoon June 24. Several Clover stars are listed in the lineup and a good game is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Brady All
Twin City Garage opens in Dolton inviting repairs and storage
The Twin City Garage in Dolton announces its grand opening inviting inspection and offering repairs supplies and storage with free air and conveniences. Peter Ripley Dalton Store faced night prowlers last Tuesday with several hundred dollars in goods stolen but no action taken due to many children at home. Neighborhood items note visits from Michigan City residents and church Ladies Aid meeting set for June 28 with Mrs. West hosting. Judge Reich returns from surgery and hospitalization, Mrs. Day undergoes growth removal, scarlet fever quarantine ends and house fumigation proceeds. A new female boarder arrives at 8S Richter’s home as a life arrangement is discussed.
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Twin City
Dolton
Mohr and
Newald
Peter Ripley Dalton
Richard Hoppe
Alma
Michigan City
Ind
John Toppe
Dalton M. E. Church
Charles West
Carl Wetterling
A.C. Reich
Llemroten
George Day
G. Richter
Sam
H.C. L
Dolton Riverdale Red Cross Auxiliary Formed
A Dolton Riverdale Red Cross Auxiliary Chapter was organized last Tuesday with Mrs. Weber from the Chicago Chapter addressing the group. Officers elected include Mrs. John Vandeursen as President and Mrs. Bertha Sprick as Vice President. A supper at the Dalton M. E. Church June 28 offers a 25 cent meal and tickets. A collection for the Red Cross Relief Fund will be taken up by Our Savior's Lutheran Church and donations may be sent or picked up by listed local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Dolton
Dolton-Riverdale
American Red Cross Auxilary
Weber
Chicago
Red Cross
Dalton
Riverdale
John Vandeursen
Bertha Sprick
J. M. Deam
Dalton M. E
W. Claussen
J. Cowings
W. Palmer
Uu, Robinson
PLAN BETTER ROADS IN THORNTON TWP HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
The Thornton Township Highway Commission led by Henry Milhahn and James B. Ellis met in Dalton to plan rebuilding and repairs of several roads. Plans must be approved by the County Highway Commissioner before contracts. Proposed work includes Michigan City road to Range Line, 15th Street, 171st Street, 167th Street sections, Bloom Line roads, Ilalsted Street, Range Line segments, and Bernice road. Also selling a well behaved horse from Wm Gouwens of South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
Henry Milhahn
Henry Anker
John Jaranowski
James B. Ellis
Dalton Village
Michigan City Road
Dalton
Range Line
Ashland Avenue
I. CU. RR
Trazel Crest
Western Avenue
I. C
Bloom Line Township
167Th
Telephone Iompany
Range
Bernice
Lansing
Village of Lansing
Bernice Road
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Board
Riverdale Village
City Side
Fire and Water
Stie Jman
Unruh
Mittee
Telephone Company
188Th
City of Chicago
C.ceeeserseerenes Standard Oil Co
Chicago & Riverdale Shr
JA. Decklar
Edwin B. Douglas
C.csecee
Fr. O. Bergold
Chicago Telephone Co
American del. Co
Kinney-Ilood Pig. Co
Bert Hawes
Carl Krause
John Collet
Lede yeUestinpate Ey
John Diekelman
A. Strosinski
PoetBberkeg
P. P. Flick
Soprhanagadeatensas
I. CG. R. It
A. C. Reich
Highlawn
Gas Company
Frank Seestadt
Imil Boettenhaus
Benjamin Wells
Gus Klaege
J. W. Jaranowski
West Hammond
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Mrs
Krueger
Daehn
Edwin
J. A. Kollar
Springfield
Vana
Ill
Ey. Lutheran Parochial School
Riverside Inn
Warry Fuller
Base
147Th Street
West Stammond
Itarvey
Burnham Avenue
Wm. Gouwens
South Holland
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