Free Concert At Lincoln School Auditorium Monday Evening
About seventy five Riverdale and Dolton residents will perform on the Lincoln School Auditorium stage next Monday as the Dolton American Legion Community Band, with help from the Dolton Community Chorus, presents a three part program of instrumental and vocal music. The event is free to the public, sponsored by Dolton’s Board of Band Commissioners and aided by the School District 148 Board of Education and M. R. Reitz.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Lincoln School
American Legion Community Band
Board of Band Commissioners
Board of Education
M. R. Reitz
William O. Hansen
Village issues new house numbers for residents
Notice asks Dolton property owners to visit the Village Clerk’s office with property descriptions to obtain new house numbers. Telegraphed reports note Lena Wunsch of Los Angeles injured in the Riverdale quake. Henry Logan’s Huntington Park home damaged. local travels and social notices follow.
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Dolton
Wm. G. Dolton
Democrats Plan Series of Mass Meetings in Thornton Township
Democratic candidates outline a schedule of mass meetings across Thornton townships towns from March 20 to April 4 to rally support before the township election. Speakers include John J. Wallace Calumet City attorney for Township Supervisor and candidates Lawrence Cairns John E. Yates William O Hara and John N Miller. State and county officials may attend to offer brief addresses.
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Thornton Township
Harvey
Homewood
Lansing
Marvel
Dixmoor
South Holland
Dalton
Riverdale
Thornton
Calumet City
Hazel Crest
West Harvey
Phoenix
John J. Wallace
Lawrence
Larry) Cairns
John E. Yates
William O’hara
John N. Miller
Note Demands Money From Soldier Family
A Dalton man receives a threatening note demanding $200 and his wife or daughter be sent to the schoolhouse Monday at 8. The note was turned over to police. the daughter appeared but no money was collected. The target, a disabled veteran, recently got compensation. police and Chief Ehlert, Officer Dickelman, investigate.
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Richard Gilbert
Grant Street
Dalton
Hines
Dalton Police
Ehlert
Herbert Dickelman
Celebrated Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Robert Livers
Mr and Mrs Robert Livers observed their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday March 12 at their home 14729 Lincoln Street Harvey. Married in Joliet March 12 1908 the couple hosted a dinner for fifty guests at 5 pm the home was decorated in silver and white. They received silver dollars and silverware with many out of town friends present and well wishes for many more years of happiness.
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Robert O
Livers
Lincoln Street
Harvey
Joliet
Robert Croyle
R. ‘Troup
Lewiston, Ill
C. B. Livers
St. David
Ill
Nellie Dickson
Ancona
A. Farley
Esther Livers
Monticello
Ind
Wm. Haemker
J. Arvinites
B. On Livers
Chicago
J. Grelek
FE. Norton
Dalton
Wm. Evans
Farmer hides $35,000 in haystack and moves to bank
A farmer near Louisville Kentucky moved his savings from a haystack to a local bank after deciding a lightning strike could ruin the hay storage. He arrived at the bank with $35,000 in gold and told a clerk he had to rethink keeping money in the hay.
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Haystack
Louisville
Banks Await Treasury Permits Delays for Reopening
The United States Treasury Department holds up re opening permits for many banks causing delays. The First National Bank of Dalton, South Holland Trust and Savings Bank, and First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale say they are in touch with the Treasury and expect permits soon while continuing to serve patrons.
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United States Treasury Department
Treasury Department
First National Bank of
Dalton
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale
Barwan and Schroeder Wed at St. Pauls Lutheran
Miss Caroline Barwan of Roseland and John Schroeder of Riverdale married Saturday evening March 11 at St. Pauls Lutheran parish house. Rev. Walter Kemnitz officiated. The Painter family extends best wishes for their future.
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Caroline Barwan
Roseland
John Schroeder
Idast 136Th Street
Riverdale
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Walter Kemnitz
Clifford Richter dies at 21 after illness Hodgkin's disease
Clifford Richter of Riverdale aged 21 years 10 months 16 days died at home March 11 after Hodgkin's disease. Born Dalton April 23 1911 he was a member of The Boy Builders Club of Lowvale lodge and cherished by his friends. He is survived by his mother Mrs Lillian Richter and two brothers Charles and Samuel U S Navy. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bachman's chapel with Rev Thompson officiating and burial at Mt Greenwood.
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Etta Logan
Lena Wunsch
Los Angeles
California
Riverdale
Henry Logan
Huntington Park
Joe Pianti
Lincoln Avenue
Marche
Italy
Louis
Ruth Schlinger
Edbrooke Avenue
Emil Schlinger
Schlinger
Adam Schroeder
East 136Th Street
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Arthur Mongeau
E. 136Th Place
Harmony Club
Julius Heidenreich
Lillian
Dalton
Rowlers
Frank Krueger
Grant Street
Dolton
Mary Ripley
East 137Th Street
A. E. Thorley
Emily Thorley
Burnside Hospital
Clifford Richter
Lillian Richter
Samuel Richter
West 188Th Street
Tie
Clifford
Boy Builders Club
Lowvale Lodge
Charles
Samuel
U. S. Navy
Bachman’s Chapel
Rev
Thompson
Mt. Greenwood
Oman
Our Savior's Church
Immanuel Church
Bassler
Rev. Keller
P. C. Wike
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago
Corfu
N. Y
Bowman
Robert Good
B. P. Good
Hayes Street
Gary
Ridge Lawne Cemetery
W. S. Wilcox
Dove Hears Funeral Service As Pigeon Joins Broadcast
In Bowen school news a white dove perched on a radiator during Mayor Cermak's funeral service listened with Room II and INT as the ceremony played on the radio. The piece notes banking efforts by local leaders, property rumors about Midwest Sugar Refining, canal improvements, and new business openings at 18721 Leyden Ave Riverdale. Social events include a Harmony club banco party and a St. Mary’s parish fundraiser with prizes.
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Bowen
Cermak
Midwest Sugar Refining
Pope
Riverdale
Calumet River
Rudy Russell
Hoekstra’s
South Tolland
Leyden Avenue
River
St Patrick's Day notes and local happenings
Local notes recount St Patrick's Day observations, store opening by Maurice Gladstone, and a string of weather and travel incidents. The column mentions a dense fog causing accidents, church heading mix ups, and reflections on editor errors. It also notes visits from Maurice Gladstone, Rev Wike's health update, gold shipments to local banks, and community notices including obituaries and social events.
Lost brief case on I C Batteson train
A black brief case was left on a south bound I C Batteson train on March 4. Finder may return it to 11 W 188th street Riverdale. Reward offered.
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I. C. Batteson
W. 188Th Street
Riverdale
New Numbers Householders Urged to Assist Board in Correct Addressing
Dolton village board met Tuesday evening March 14 with President Diekeman presiding. The session covered finances street numbering on water bills drainage and sewer improvements water meter sealing and building code pamphlets. Communications included crossing protection petitions to the State Commerce Commission and condolences for Fred Wesse.
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Dolton
Dickeluuin
Sehnoor
Erttmeyer
Diekeman
Vilage Hall
Weber
Sibley
Chicago Street
Gleason
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Grant Street
Miller
14Th Street
Schnoor
W. J. Claussen
Riverdale
138Th Street
Indiana Avenue
State Commerce Commission
Main Street
Dalton
Fred Wesse
Wesse
Band Concert at Lincoln School Next Monday Night
A free public band concert at Lincoln school is set for 8 15 pm next Monday. Director Hansen has arranged a fine program with the Womens Chorus participating and the band seeking support from the community.
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Missus
Lincoln School
Hansen
Haircutting Expert at Bernie Bender Barber Shop
An experienced barber at 18779 Leyden Avenue offers services including a haircut for 50 cents and a shave for 25 cents. Contact via Interocean 9726 for appointments or enquiries. The shop is identified as Bernie Bender’s barber shop with a long-standing local presence.
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Bernie Bender Barber Shop
Leyden Avenue
Interocean
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Barwan-Schroeder
Dove
Horace Holmes
Charles Waterman
Otto F. Reich
John Harms, Jr
Pointer
St. Patrick’s Day
Maurice Gladstone
Old Partons
Julius Popper
Popper
Womens’ Catholic Order of Foresters
St. George’s Court
Adele Muller
Gustav Josis
Gertrude Simnick
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