Primary Battle in Harvey and Dolton Township Polls
Dolton voters backed a Citizens ticket led by Edith Dalton with a women’s slate for trustees and a police magistrate, while Riverdale had no contest and Harvey’s red hot primary chose two mayoral candidates Frank Bruggeman and Matt Stobbs along with eight commissioners advancing to April runoff and a police magistrate bout between Judge Applegate and Judge Heckler.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Harvey
Tree
Citizens
Edith Dalton
Pauline Slaughter
Jenness
Wm. ‘Rose
Henry Mohr
Frank Bruggeman
Matt Stobbs
Judge Applegate
Heckler
Dolton Peoples Party
John Harms, Jr
Eae
Wm Gentry
Frank Diekman
Carl Belz Eases Eane-Seeene
P. M. Smith
R. F. Albrecht
Wm. C. Krueger
Gerrit Jacobsman
Ann Enenenee
Sne
John C. Wernicke
Fred Waterman
Annaeenenee
Loren Meginnis
Wm. Dorman Ence
Henry
Frank W. Bruggemann
John D. McLarty
Walter W. Oliver
Rseeten
Edward Anderson
C. B. Barnings
James A. Bates Wee
Joseph W. Chapman
Geo. Wilbur Coeman
Joseph Clyde Ellis
George P. Fisher Peewee Reese
Harry G. Foltz Peee
Child Struck By Auto Near Riverdale Fire Station
The son of City Fireman August Herzog of 147 E 115th street was hit by a car last Sunday afternoon in front of the Riverdale Fire station. He suffered a deep scalp cut and was rushed to the doctor by Russell Reich. condition described as unreasonably good.
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August Herzog
E. 115Th Street
Riverdale
Russell Reich
Jim Propper Joins New Orleans Team This Season
The Picayune profiles Raymond Jim Propper as a quiet but capable player for the New Orleans squad this year. It recalls his wartime service with mak warps and his strong local ties to Dal ton and Kalamazoo style baseball, pleasing his home supporters.
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New Orleans Picayune
Raymond
Jim
Propper
New Orleans
Kalamazoo
Dalton
Propper Rivalry Bares Pelicans Rookie Ray Propper
Ray Propper six foot two from Kalamazoo emerges as Exhibit B in Alex Heinemann’s oversized lineup. The Pelicans expect the Michigan Ontario league recruit to attract major league scouts with his size and power. Propper, 26, denies left handedness and shows calm throws as Larry Gilbert shapes the pitching staff, with Osborn confident he can join soon.
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Ray R. Propper
Jim
Alex Heinemann
Osborne
Mr. Propper
Warner
Joe Martina
Propper
Kalamazoo
Larry Gilbert
Dowie
Bob’s
Pelicans
Osborn
Ragsdale
Billie Brown
Community church groups set March events in Ridge area
The Ridge M E Ladies' Aid meet March 17 at Mrs Edwin Meyer's home. Dalton M E W F M society gathers March 17 at Mrs Herman Anders'. Our Saviours Church hosts a coffee and bakery sale March 16 in the basement. First Methodist Ladies' Aid presents Beilhary entertainer on March 18 at 8 15 pm with 50 cent admission. Tickets from members or at the door.
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Ladies’ Aid of
Ridge M. E
Edwin Meyer
W. F. M. Society
Dalton M. E
Herman J. Anders
Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s
T He Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Church
Beilhary
Ladies’ Aid Society
Local and Personal News in Riverdale Community
Leo Horn breaks ground for a two story building at 137813 Leyden avenue Riverdale joining the Werner property recently bought Elmer Dreesen leaves Gudahy Packing to open a market at 225 West 128rd street corner Yale avenue Mrs Wm Ehlers celebrated birthday with Riverdale and Dalton friends Laura Herold attended Mardi Gras in New Orleans Farmers and sugar beet contracts discussed by L C Villard who plans acreage near Blue Island and Chicago Heights A Overland sedan stolen from 138th street later found on State street Leonard Staat begins a new house on Chicago street John Needles baby boy born March 6 Mrs Anna Schuman visiting Des Moines IL Rev HE Schuman in charge at St Anthony’s convent signals supervisor Arthurs Kelly attends Chicago convention Harold Keen injured by car on Yale avenue child treated at Pullman hospital Goat found at 18913 Edbrooke avenue Lost glasses found locations and contact info given</S>
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Leo Horn
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Werner
Elmér Dreesen
Gudahy Packing Co
Norfolk
128Rd Street
Yale Avenue
Dreesen
Wm. Ehlers
Dalton
Midwest Sugar Refining Corporation
Mr. Villard
Blue Island
Chicago Heights
George Bales
Overland
138Th Street
State Street
Edward Klinkhammer
Nicholas Klinkhammer
Iris
Leonore Oemick
Wm. Oemick
Neumonia
Junior Kollar
Junior
Leonard Staat
Chicago Street
Engel
Margaret Streets
John Needles
Anna Schuman
HE. J. Schuman
Des Moines
St. Anthony’s Church
Europe
Yarthus Kelly
Big Four
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Harold Keen
Jacob Slingerland
Michigan Avenue
Pullman Hospital
Wallace Street
Chicago Suburbs Unite to Seek 9 Cent Phone Rate
Civic and business leaders from Evanston Oak Park Berwyn Cicero Maywood Flossmoor and Chicago Heights launch a campaign to reduce city bound telephone rates from 10 to 9 cents. A mass meeting at Berwyn on March 28 forms the drive with plans to present arguments to the Illinois Commerce Commission while the telephone company vows a strong defense.
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Chicago
Berwyn
Evanston
Oak Park
Cicero
Chicago Heights
The
Lions, Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Optimists, Bankers’ and Realtors’ Associations
Maywood
Flossmoor
Illinois Municipal League
Berwyn Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Commerce Commission
Commerce
Louis Willis obituary notes long C E I operator career
Louis Willis a veteran Dalton telegraph operator for the C E I railroad died at Ingalls Memorial hospital on March 7 at age 69 after gallstone and appendicitis surgery. He leaves a widow two daughters Helen and Mary and ten grandchildren. Funeral at Dalton M E church conducted by Rev. Myers with interment at Oakland cemetery. Six C E I officials served as pallbearers.
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Louis Willis
Dalton
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Helen
Robert Ginter
Mary
Robert Rodman
Dalton M. E
Myers
Oakland Cemetery
Thorn ton High to stage The Goose Hangs High
The senior class play at Thorn ton township high school titled The Goose Hangs High will be performed in the school auditorium on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings March 31 April 1 and 2 the announcement said.
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Thornton Township High School
Christ Niemeyer dies at 67 in Auburn Park home
Christ Niemeyer son of Charles and William Niemeyer and former Riverdale resident died at his home 536 Winnoconna Parkway Auburn Park on Tuesday March 8 aged 67. He worked as foreman at Heitman Lumber Co South Chicago for 29 years. Survived by widow, one son, one grandson, two brothers and many friends. Funeral at Zion Church 87th and Green today at 1 30. Interment Beecher Ti.
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Christ Niemeyer
Charles
William Niemeyer
Riverdale
Winnoconna Parkway
Auburn Park
Heitman Lumber Co
Chicago
Zion Church
87Th and
Green Street
Beecher
Beet Contracts For Rock County Sugar Co
Notice beet contracts offered by Rock County Sugar Co. Write or phone B. Scheringa in Lansing Illinois. Phone 40 W 44 4.
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Rock County Sugar Co
B. Scheringa
Lansing
Ill
Easter dress showcase by Patricia Frocks
Mrs. Perry invites you to view Patricia Frocks at home. Representing a New York clothing concern, she offers personal home demonstrations in Dolton calling at 545 Main St. for Easter dress shopping.
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Dolton
Mrs. Perry
Patricia Frocks
New York
Oppose Gas Tax as Trucks Ruin Streets in Sivanhoe
Riverdale village board meets to study building ordinance and traffic issues. Officials discuss heavy trucks in Sivanhoe subdivision, ditch opening on School Street, street numbering, and a coal shed concern near 139th and I C tracks. The meeting also covers hall use, fire hydrant placement, and a gasoline tax resolution.
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Riverdale Board
Unruh
Lotz
Ivanhoe
Blue Island
Landberg
Koehler
138Th Street
Putman
State Street
Halsted
Reich
188Th Street
Sandberg
Bearch
American Legion
Village Hall
Hall
139Th
I. C
Strosinski
Bonse
138Th
Illinois Street
Tuttle
Harvey
Spies-Branigar Subdivision
Michigan Avenue
Chicago Motor Club
Gruhlke
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Raymond Propper
Ray Propper
Edbrooke Avenue
Michigan
Sivanhoe
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