School Exhibit Highlights Daltons Progressive Fair
The Dalton school fair fills five rooms with exhibits from Primary to Highlawn and a Red Cross demonstration by Chicago Chapter representatives. The event features county nurses, a successful public supper, and a review by Superintendent Blair on four years of progress including new school buildings and library growth. The article also previews the upcoming spring entertainment and a second feature on home influence and core virtues for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Fulmer
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Reddy
Red Cross
Bright
Blair
Dalton Schools
Chicago Street
Chicago Street School
Highlawn School
Dalton Branch
Dalton
America
Community backs Lincoln and Chicago street boys baseball team
The Lincoln avenue and Chicago street baseball team receive fundraising support from local figures and businesses including Schaefer's First National Bank Candyland Cohen's K. & K. Grocery Ander's Grocery Land's Pharmacy P. E. Good Twin City Garage South End Supply Co Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co Mau's Hardware A. P. Reid A. T. Harris John Hausman Dalton Theatre T. F. Kinney and a Board of Education appeal for public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Board of Education
Schaefer’s
First National Bank
Candyland
Cohen’s
K. & K. Grocery
Ander’s Grocery Land’s Pharmacy
P. E. Good Twin City Garage
South End Supply Company
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co. Mau’s Hardware
A. P. Reid
A. T. Harris
John Hausman
Dalton Theatre
T. F. Kinney
Coming events at local churches and clubs this spring
St Raphael's Dramatic Club presents The Goodfellow a comedy drama for St Marys church fundraiser at the school hall Riverdale on Saturday March 17 Tickets available early. St Pauls Ladies Aid serves coffee Wednesday March 21 in the church basement. Dolton M E Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting Thursday March 22 at church parlors with a pot luck dinner. Royal Neighbors host an Old Fashioned Dance at the Dolton village hall on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Raphael’s Dramatic Club
Dolton
Notice for bids on village hall painting
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dalton until 8:00 p.m. Monday April 2 1923 for finishing exterior woodwork and cornice and interior of the tower of the village hall. Specifications from Wm C. Darlenger. WM G Dolton, Village Clerk.
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Dalton
Wm. C
Vermont A Through Street Ordinance Enacted
Blue Island to designate Vermont Avenue as a through street effective immediately. Vehicles entering or crossing must stop or face arrest and fines from ten to one hundred dollars. No exemptions. Signs will mark each intersection in days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street
Blue Island
Lost small silver rosary between Riverdale post office and church
A small silver rosary is missing in the Riverdale area between the post office and St Mary’s church. If found, please return to The Point er office for reward or acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale to see spring building in Branigar subdivision
Geo L Koehler village clerk announces a two flat building project by Robert Hanschman in Branigar subdivision. Miss Lillie Pfotenhauer visits Danville Illinois. a Darling Co truck hit at Illinois Central crossing 188th Street, scrap meat spilled, driver uninjured. Mrs John Lembcke and son ill with diphtheria but improving. Sidney Smith promotes food as brain fuel with a humorous quote on ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Koehler
Riverdale
Branigar
Robert Hanschman
Lillie Pfotenhauer
Danville
Darling & Co
188Th Street
Illinois Central
John Lembcke
Sidney Smith
Quiet Riverdale Primary Sets One Ticket
Riverdale voters nominated a single slate led by Charles Niemeyer for president and Charles Sellin Anton Strosinski and Wm A Henderschoit for trustees. Dolton results show 382 ballots cast with 18 spoiled. W J Haney led for president and trustees Harry Hartford Joseph Lieb Wm Krueger Charles Murphy Henry Milhainen Clarence Pike among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Peoples Party
Charles Niemeyer
Charles Sellin
Anton Strosinski
Wm. A. Henderschoit
Dolton
Peoples
W. J. Haney
C. Hy. Sryth
Harry Hartford
Joseph Lieb
Krueger
Charles Murphy
Henry Milhahnen
Clarence Pike
130th Street 100 Feet Wide Planned Cross City Thoroughfare
Axel Lonnquist of Ford City subdivision led a movement to widen 130th Street to 100 feet creating a major east west artery in the far south side. Alderman S W Govier introduced a resolution to start proceedings with the local improvements board. The plan links Indiana avenue and Torrence avenue with a Ford plant and the Jones and Laughlin project, signaling regional development.
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Axel Lonnquist
Chicago
Detroit
130Th Street
Ford City
S. W. Govier
Ninth Ward
Board of Local Improvements
Jones & Laughlin
Chicago Tribune
Taxpayers Meeting on Sewer Assessment
The Riverdale Improvement Association calls all Riverdale residents to a March 17 meeting at 8 p m in the village hall. It discusses opposition to a new sewer system assessment and warns that it may lead to later increases to fund expanded facilities. The notice urges every citizen to attend as a final chance to defend their rights.
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Riverdale Improvement Association
Riverdale
Association
F. W. Ladwig
Lecture on The Last Week of Christ by Rev Cornwall
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church announces Sunday March 18 schedule with morning service Sunday school and catechism exam. Rev Cornwall of Englewood delivers a free lecture illustrated by about one hundred Bible pictures and photographs. Lenten service planned for March 21 at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth
A. Cornwall
Englewood
Martin Glenn 83 Dies After Long B&O Crossing Watchman Career
Martin Glenn aged 83 died Monday at his daughter Mrs Edward Kilhaney’s home at 11413 Indiana Avenue. He served as a crossing watchman for the B&O CGT at 138th Street Riverdale for many years. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Church with interment at Mt. Olivet. He is survived by three daughters and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Glenn
Edward Kilhaney
Indiana Avenue
138Th Street
Riverdale
Holy Rosary Church
Mt. Olivet
Harvey Factory Fire Costs Illinois Varnished Tile Co
A fire at the Illinois Varnished Tile Company plant on 147th Street and Ashland Avenue in Harvey caused an estimated loss of 350000. Believed started by a short circuit, the blaze consumed a large wallpaper stock and naptha barrels. Watchman escaped through a broken window as the fire spread rapidly. The notice also promotes Foxs Custard Cup starring Mary Carr at Dalton Theatre on March 20 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Varnished Tile Company
147Th Street
Ashland Avenue
Harvey
Fox
Mary Carr
Dalton Theatre
Mission at St Marys Church Riverdale List of Speakers
St Marys Church Riverdale announces a mission from Sunday March 18 to March 25 led by Fathers Hon oratus and Victoria. Three sermons daily at 5 15 am 8 20 am and 7 45 pm with special music by the St Marys choir directed by E F Delaney and Rose Buechler. John D Liebreich pastor. Our Saviour Lutheran Church also schedules catechism and Lenten services March 23 and Holy Week services with P C Wike pastor.
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ST. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Honoratus
Victoria
States
Canada
St. Mary’s Choir
E. F. Delaney
Rose Buechler
John D. Liebreich
P. C. Wike
Racing bill could unite Illinois racing interests in Chicago plan
Illinois harness and running horse factions show unity on a racing bill backed by the Chicago Washington Park club. Officials from the American Trotting Association urge swift passage to bring Chicago into the Grand Circuit while profits on big tracks are capped at 10 percent. Revenue would fund state district and country fairs supporting livestock breeding growth. The measure faces little opposition aside from bookmakers. News also notes Judge Murphy moving to organize the New Washington Park Breeders association and start Riverdale plant construction with engineers advancing site work.
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Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Chicago
American Trotting Association
Chicago Washington Park Club
Small
General Assembly
Bowie
Washington Park
Methodist Church Schedule and Easter Offering
Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday services from 9:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Holy Week services run Monday March 26 to Good Friday with evening prayers. Next Sunday an Easter offering will be received for Wesley Memorial Hospital during Sunday school. S. H. Bingham Jr. Block Products Co. Riverdale advertises a Oakland 4 passenger sport model 644 for $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Memorial Hospital
A. E. Blomberg
Oakland
S. H. Bingham, Jr. Block Products Co
Riverdale
Wonders of the Dunes by Professor Brennan Published
The history of The Dunes by Professor George Brennan is published and on sale. Bobbs Merrill Co offers the book at 2.50 per copy from Indianapolis Indiana, with strong reader interest noted in early reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brennan
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Public sale of farm implements and goods in Glenwood
Public sale of farm implements stock and household goods at the residence of Mrs. R F Burrows in Glenwood Illinois starting at 10 o clock Tuesday March 20 The sale is held east of the C and E I railroad tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Burrows
Glenwood
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Arneger
WM. G. Dolton
Vermont
Indiana
Harvey Factory
Judge Murphy
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