Closing Exercises At Thornton Township High School
Dolton graduates led by veledictorian Mary Belle Wilcox and class president Vernon Day completed a 49 student cohort. The Dolton school exercises featured a class play starting June 11 and culminated June 17 with diplomas presented at Lincoln Avenue auditorium.
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Thornton Township High School
Dolton
Mary Belle Wilcox
I. W. Wilcox
Vernon Day
Helen Haney
Arnold Bachman
Anzelette Alton
Harry Archer
A. Bachmann
Dorothy Baker
Alta Barkmeier
Emily Bastar
Dorothy Beck
Mildred Black
James Brady
Lena Caproni
Esther Carls
Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Ave
Pena
Larry
St Pauls School Announces June Closing Exercises
Closing exercises of St Pauls school will be held Wednesday June 80. The program and list of graduates will be printed next week.
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St. Paul’s School
Riverdale Pullman Branch Holds Graduation and Entertainment
Riverdale Pullman Branch graduation exercises were held Thursday evening at the Riverdale theatre. Names listed include Rose Beck Fred Radtke Gertrude E F Ros C Steinhauer Chester Evers Laura Stamp Madel Kay Frank Schmidt Thomas Mistro Leona Wesse Lester Ohlsen. Class honors went to Chester L. Evers with the class flower and colors purple and gold.
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Pullman
Riverdale Theatre
Rose A. Beck
Fred Radtke
Gertrude EF
Ros C, Steinhauer
Chester Evers
Laura Stamp Madel Kay Frank Schmidt Thomas Mistro
Leona Wesse
Lester Ohlsen
Chester L. Evers
Daisy
Riverdale Bowen School Graduation Exercises 1920
Riverdale Bowen School holds closing exercises on June 24 1920 with Part I songs by 6th to 8th graders awarding achievement buttons and stars. Part II includes salutatory songs and a class prophecy with diplomas presented by Mr William Wunsch and closing song Riverdale. Eight grade pupils participate. St Marys School graduates to be honored June 27 with Flor ence Kern Mary Pietsch Helen Stanczik Emma Muller listed.
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Riverdale Bowen
Riverdale Bowen School
C. C. Walther
Seddie Cogswell
Mae Carmen
United States
Sam
Henry Vandermyde
Louise Altringer
Thomas Edison
Henry Unruh
Edna Tuch
Lola Collett
William Wunsch
Riverdale
ST. Mary’s School
St.Mary’s School
Florence Kern
Mary Pietsch
Helen Stanczik
Emma Muller
Smoker Exhibition Draws Full House at Riverdale Village Hall
Pinta Council Knights of Columbus hosted a well attended event last Monday evening in Riverdale drawing a full house. The program featured a display of self defense and a wrestling match with expenses covered by the council and local businessmen. A musical program complemented the event, described as a bright, jolly occasion. Pinta Council, with several prominent members, promises further activity in the coming months and years.
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Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus
Riverdale
New Western Union Office Opens in Riverdale
The Orr Drug Store in Riverdale becomes a regular Western Union Telegraph station. Messages will be forwarded by phone to the Chicago office, aiding Dalton Riverdale and nearby areas and benefiting local factories, businesses, and the public.
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Orr Drug
Riverdale
Western Union
Chicago
Dalton and Vicinity
Coal Bids Sought by District 149 Directors
The District 149 Board invites bids for 50 tons of Pocahontas coal with at least 40 percent slump and 50 tons of Illinois lump coal to be delivered no later than August 28 1920. Bids open July 7 at 8 o'clock Central time. The board may reject all bids. Herman Faden clerk Otto Fadke president.
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Board of Directors of
Dist
Pocahantas
Dist. 149
Among the Fortunate Stock Matures in August at Dalton Riverdale
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan plans August maturation of its first stock series with over 40000 dollars in cash payable or full-value interest options. Members starting in 1912 who saved 7.50 monthly will receive 1000. Horace Holmes secretary notes ongoing offerings and invites new subscribers. Edgar Neath visits Northfield, VI as Harvey hosts July 3 4 5 events.
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Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
Dalton-Riverdale Luilding & Loan Association
Horace Holmes
Sec’y
First National Bank Bldg
Local and Personal News and Births
Dalton residents donate to a fire engine fund while a full list is delayed until next week. Arthur Kreutzberg, 9, had life saving ear surgery at Deaconess hospital Chicago and is recovering. Edna Wahmhoff, 12, operated for appendicitis at St. Francis hospital Blue Island and is recovering. Ransel Warner takes a vacation from Penn R R Dalton and has appendicitis surgery. Evelyn Luebker, 4, recovered from an ear abscess after measles. Raphael Yglesias of San Jose, Costa Rica visits Dr G Gallegos family during a US trip via New Orleans and New York.
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Dalton
Arthur Kreutzberg
Deaconess Hospital
Chicago
Edna Wahmhoff
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Milton Jenness
Hugo Schmidt
Herman Faden
Garfield Park Hospital
Ransel Warner
Penn. R. R
Northfield
Ransel
Evelyn Luebker
A. F. Luebker
Wesley Hospital
Raphael Yglesias
San Jose
Costa Rica
Dr. G. Gallegos
Mr. Velesias
United States
New Orleans
New York
The Dolton Theatre Presents Sins of the Mothers and More
Tonight Anita Stewart stars in The Sins of the Mothers with Joe Martin in The Monkey Stuff, a 2 reel comedy. Saturday features Gladys Leslie in The Midnight Bride and Sunday Flor Mayo with Edith Roberts in Lasca, plus Tom Mix in The Days of Daring Wednesday. Big undersea production The Girl of The Sea runs July 1–2 with submarine action and West Indies scenery. Admission 11 and 25e.
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Dolton Theatre
Anita Stewart
Joe Martin
Gladys Leslie
Frank Mayo
Edith Roberts
Rio Grand
Tom Mix
Tom
Williamson
West Indies
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank Incorporates
The South Holland Trust and Savings Bank, begun privately in December 1911 by Horace Holmes Chas E Waterman John Shilling and Othare, has incorporated in Illinois and added prominent local stockholders. Capital stands at 50000 surplus 2500 with deposits near 400000. Directors and officers elected June 22 include Waterman Holmes Shilling Vinke Anker and Milton Waterman. The bank assures conservative management bonds on officers and insured assets.
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South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
Messrs
Horace Holmes
Chas. E. Waterman
John Shilling
Othare
Illinois
South Mdland
Milton H. Waterman
Ass’t
John A. Vinke
Peter A. Anker
Wm. A. Anker
Lorenz Wins Riverdale Street Contract for Lincoln and Chicago Avenues
Fred Lorenz of Lansing secured contracts to concrete Lincoln avenue and Chicago street through Dolton and the west side of Indiana avenue in Riverdale. Workmen and teams are tearing up Lincoln avenue, with the first shutdown from Park avenue to 138th street. Lorenz also holds both village and state contracts, promising timely completion.
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Fred Lorenz
Lansing
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Dolton
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Park Avenue
138Th Street
Lorenz
Dalton
Bunco Party At St. Pauls Church Basement
The Ladies' Choir of St. Paul's Church hosts a Bunco Party Saturday evening June 26 in the church basement. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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St. Paul’s Church
Riverdale Theater Shows Silent Drama Lineup This Week
Saturday features J. J. Corbett in The Blazing Torch the 10th Midnight Man episode and Marie Walcamp in Cody Plays Detective. Sunday offers Norma Talmadge in The New Moon with weekday premieres Clara Kimball Young in The Better Wife and an American girl's romance in England.
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J. J. Corbett
Marie Walcamp
Cody
Norma Talmadge
Clara Kimball Young
England
Died of Pneumonia Little Hazel Lau Funeral Planned
Hazel Lau three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lau of 342 136th street died Thursday morning June 24 from pneumonia after measles. Funeral services set for Saturday June 26 at 8 o clock from St Pauls church conducted by Rev Wind. Erwin Lau six, suffered a severe eye injury Monday evening when a lamp post glass shard struck him. treated at Deaconess hospital with hope to save his sight. The Lau family extends thanks for the sympathy shown.
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Hazel Lau
William Lau
136Th Street
St. Paul’s Church
Wind
Erwin
Riverdale Village Orders Immediate Cut of Canada Thistles
By order of the Village Board Canada thistles growing in Riverdale must be cut and destroyed at once as a public health measure and to prevent spread. The notice directs residents to remove and dispose of the invasive plants promptly.
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Canada
Riverdale
Harvey Preparations for Big Doings July 3 4 5
Mrs P VerKaik is recovering from illness. Mr and Mrs A Pranger spent Sunday in Sherville with their daughter Mrs B Van Dreal. Mrs Ray Kraay of Munster visited the VerKaik home. Mrs E Oppenhuis stayed with her daughter in Roseland for several days. Big events announced for Harvey on July 3 4 5.
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P. VerKaik
A. Pranger
Sherville
Ind
B. van Dreal
South Holland
Ray Kraay
Munster
VerKaik
E. Oppenhuis
Roseland
Riverdale Board Sets Repairs and Street Plans
The Riverdale Board met in regular session with all members present. They tabled culvert repairs at 137th Street and Illinois Central and Pennsylvania tracks, discussed oiling 189th Street with resident funding, and considered dust reduction for 137th Street and Wentworth to Atlantic streets. The Street and Alley Committee will review. A Public Service Co. wiring complaint prompted a meeting Saturday to inspect Wentworth wires. The Anderson & Gustafson Oil tank south of the S H E R R tracks was not permitted, and work was ordered halted. Water pressure concerns along with a proposal to keep last year’s pressure were discussed. A new fireworks ordinance was approved unanimously.
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Riverdale Board
Brandt
I. Co
Diehl
Stieman
138Th Street
Wentworth Avenue
Atlantic Street
137Th Street
Dieh
Public Service Co
Hyatt
Anderson & Gustafson Oil Co
Koehler
Lotz
Highlawn
Dolton Board Proceedings Include Street Repairs and Staffing
The Dolton Board met in regular session with all members present. Discussions included retaining a public nurse for summer, street repairs on Lincoln avenue, sidewalk repairs, police oversight during paving, and hiring Ira Hastings at 1.25 monthly. An annual appropriation bill and an ordinance creating a Board of Local Improvements were approved. Laborers wanted at 55 cents an hour at Rolfe Iron Co. Riverdale.
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Dolton
Krueger
Albrecht
Dillner
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Kathryn Lenox H. Tychewicz
Ralph Love Erme Lyster
Helen McLarty G. Messenger
L. Morgan
Frank Novotne Lillie Naylor
John O’hara C. Pearson
Ruby Peer
Alma Reisberg
Louis Schwab
Virginia Tincher
Ella Weseloh
N. van Zanten
Winifred Weld
Minnie Vinke
Charles Weiser Wett
Lincoln Avenue School
Grace Albrecht
Gilbert Albrecht
Fred Bruhn
Caroline Berndt
John Berger
Roy Bergold
Mildred Bowman
Myrtle Diehl
Marie Fregeau
Fred Hagen
Gertrude Highfield Eloise Jamieson
Josephine Jaworski
Alice Jennings
Walter Krueger
Gertrude Lambert
Melbourne Lawall
Peter Oling
George Pilz
Lorene Potts
Minnie Propper
Mabel Propper
Helen Quinn
Fred Rentner
Marian Richeson Flossie Sparger
Wilbert Strassenberg -Bernice van Deursen
Mildred Wesse
Wilbur West
John van Zuidam
Walter Belz
Lara Herrold
Thelma Ekbom
Edward Hommer
Harry Volkmar
Pullman Branch
K. C. Smoker
New Western Union Office
Otto Fadke
Edgar Neath
Northfield, VI
Harvey
THE
South Holland Trust & Savings
Bunco Party
Village Board
Bernice
Rolfe Iron CO
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