Chief Kipley Marks 40 Years With Riverdale Fire Dept
Riverdale chief Edward A. Kipley marked forty years of service since joining the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company on March 8. He led equipment upgrades for modern fighting methods, aided building upgrades in 1926, and saved a man from a YMCA blaze. He also participated in major fires including the Eastland disaster and Chicago Stock Yards conflagrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Kipley
Riverdale Fire Department
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company
Ripley
Chicago
Riverdale
Walter
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Riverdale Firemen
Y M.C.A
Chief Ripley
Eastland
Athough
Harvey
Fritschie
Village of Dolton Seeks bids for police car purchase
Notice from the Village of Dalton dated 1938 announces sealed bids for selling the current police car and purchasing a new one. Bids must be filed with the Village Clerk by 8 p m on March 22 1938. Specifications available from the clerk. the board may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Robert C. Haney
Dolton
Illinois
Start Grade School Tournament Today
The Calumet Valley Elementary league hosts a girls only basketball volleyball tournament at Bowen school Wednesday through Friday. Openers include Bowen versus Washington and Lincoln versus Franklin with finals Friday at 4 pm. Admission 15 cents adults 10 cents children. tickets limited.
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Calumet Valley Elementary School League
Bowen
Washington School
Lincoln
Franklin
St. Paul
Washington
Linecoln
Roosevelt
St. Holland
Bye
Washington-Franklin
Family of Three Escapes After Train Hits Car
A Ford sedan owned by George Ringler of 7725 Dobson Avenue Chicago was struck by Baltimore and Ohio engine 2805 at Cottage Grove and Lincoln avenues at 1 25 am Monday February 28. The Ringlers and their child escaped injuries. car towed to Hastings garage.
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O George Ringler
Dobson Avenue
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cottage Grove Avenue
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Ringler
Cottage Grove
Scheer couple marks Golden Wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred Scheer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday February 27 with open house from 1 30 to 5 p m. They were married March 2 1888 by Rev Koch of the Evangelical church Beecher Illinois. They have five children two daughters in law and two sons in law, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Local friends sent flowers gifts and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scheer
Scheer
Koch
Evangelical Church of
Beecher, Ill
Dog destruction notice issued by Riverdale Village
Special order from the Village Board directs the Riverdale Police Department to destroy any dogs running at large within village limits. The order takes effect on March 15, 1988, under Chief Frank J. Mraz.
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Department of Police
Riverdale
Public Service Announces Home Building Contest In Illinois
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois launches a Home Building and Modernization Contest with 4800 in prizes. J J Simmerling notes eight awards per division across three divisions for new or modernized homes entered within Aug 15 1937 to Oct 1 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
J. J. Simmering
Northern
Ilinois
Simmerling
Lindell Seeks Permit For Frame Houses
Alderman Arthur G. Lindell presented to the City Council on Wednesday March 2 an ordinance allowing protected frame buildings with fire retarding roofs in residential districts. He argued the measure would reduce costs, aid home ownership for working people and boost construction, business, employment and real estate, citing the need to permit smaller homes under the Building Code. Architects builders and unions have pledged strong support and he expected quick passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Lindell
City Council
Qih
Architect
Help to Relieve Unemployment in Thornton Township
The Calumet Union Drainage District plans a project to employ about 250 men. Clerk Wm H Winterhoff coordinates with WPA engineer Nelson to determine costs and logistics. Commissioners Fred A Duckrow Thomas A Gerlach and William J Hardlannert support the effort as surveys begin to size the site and required dirt tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Union
Wm. H. Winterhoff
Nelson
WPA
Fred A. Duckrow
Thomas A. Gerlach
William J. Hardlannert
Winterhoff
Mother's Club Marked Eighteenth Birthday Hostess Luau
Nine members gathered at Mrs. Walter Mau 13709 Leyden venue Wednesday February 23 to celebrate the club's eighteenth birthday. Gifts signified friendship from eighteen years of activity. The afternoon included card games and a luncheon prepared by the hostess. Attending were Mrs Harold Stanley Mrs R Gallegos Mrs Arthur Schnoor Mrs Edward Dickelman Mrs James Janihahn Mrs Walter Ortel Mrs W J Claussen Mrs Edward Ripley and Mrs Walter Mau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mau
Leyden
Harold Stanley
R. Gallegos
Arthur Schnoor
Funeral for Mrs Fredericka Krueger Held In Dolton
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fredericka Krueger 85 at Bachmann Funeral Home and St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church in Dolton. She died February 26 after a six month illness at her home 14306 Grartt Street. Born October 7 1852 in Schweden Pommern Germany she came to America in 1872 with her husband and settled in Dalton. Survivors include four sons John William Auguas and Charles two daughters Augusta and Frieda many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial was in Oakland cemetery Dolton.
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Fredericka Krueger
Dolon
Grartt Street
Ocober
Schweden
Pommeran
Germany
America
Dalton
John
William
Auguas
Charles
Augusta
William Beck
Frieda
John Lotz
Wayland
Mich
Bachmann Funeral Home
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Walter J. Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton
Ivanhoe Civic Club to Meet March 10
The Ivanhoe Civic Club holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday March 10 at 8 oclock at Mills and Sons office 408 W 144th Street. Refreshments follow the business session and an unusual surprise awaits attendees. No admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Civic Club
Mills and Sons
144Th Street
Dolton tavern fire causes five thousand dollars in damage
Fire of undetermined origin damages Richard Fritsche’s Dolton tavern at Lincoln avenue and Chicago street. The blaze, discovered at 2 pm, endangers two other businesses and the Dolton post office in the same building. Fire crews battle heavy smoke and flooded basement, with gas pipes melting and a forced entry hole finally allowing water to quell the flames. No injuries reported.
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Richard Fritsche
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Dolton
Lawrence Dickelman
Dolon
Dolton Fire Department
California
Riverdale Fire Department
Public Service Company
Paul Bronkov
Dalton
James Karambelas
Riverdale
Harvey
Robert’s Recreation
153Rd and
Center Avenue
Congressman Kelly Pledges Help to Save Riverdale Post Office
Congressman Edward A. Kelly met with local businessmen to discuss preserving the Riverdale post office. He promised a thorough investigation before any further steps are taken to eliminate the local facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Post Office
Riverdale
Edward A. Kelly
Frankie Kainrath Advances in Golden Glove Tournament
Frankie Kainrath of Riverdale advances in the 118 pound division at the Chicago stadium tournament. He defeating Eddie Lander of Franklin Park in three rounds and scored a technical knockout over Gerald Sutter of Grand Rapids in the first two rounds. He is the sole defending champion among 399 entrants across eight weight classes.
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Frankie Kainrath
Riverdale
Chicago Stadium
Chicago Tribune
Eddie Lander
Franklin Park
Gerald Sutter
Grand Rapids
Mich
Prankie
United States
Bride Receives Unconventional Wedding Advice
Commentary suggests alternative courtesy after a wedding to boost the bride's spirits, noting traditional congratulation norms may not always apply. The piece weighs etiquette and personal tact in social gatherings.
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Kipley
Mrs
Public Service
Lindell
Thornton Township
Mother’s Club
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