Post Office to Stay Says Cong Kelly
Congressman Edward A. Kelly announced that Riverdale post office will remain open, after a Washington review found local conditions justify keeping the facility. A ten year lease is likely. the rent dispute with owner Sammel Ginsberg was resolved via local council action and petitions to federal officials.
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Edward A. Kelly
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Thomas M. Kinney
The
Pointer
Riverdale
Chicago
Washington
Kelly
W. W. Howes
Jesse M. Donaldson
Congressman Kelly
Calumet
Acme Steel Co
Ivanhoe
Mills and Sons
Acme Petroluum Co
Halsted Street
Ibridge
Calumet River
John Harms
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Peter J. Kurz
T. M. Kinney
Sammel Ginsberg
Ginsberg
Pestel
Bergquist
Galtion
Wm. J. Claussen
Herbert Zornow
Riverdale Board
James A. Farley
Ernest J. Kruetgen
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Raymond S. McKeough
Arthur G. Lindell
China Ard
St Patrick's Party Tonight at St Mace Hall
St Patrick's party to be held at St Marys auditorium tonight starting at 8 p.m. sharp. Cards and dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Dancing starts then and continues until 12:30 a.m. Door prizes and other valuable prizes will be awarded. Luds orchestra will furnish the music.
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St. Mace’s Hall
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Lud
Dalton Student Reps Thornton Township At DAR State Conference
Henns Thompson of Dalton represented Thornton Township High School as its candidate for the annual tour to Washington D C at the Daughters of the American Revolution state conference held at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago last night.
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Henns Thompson
Dalton
Thornton Township High School
Daughters of the American Revoluton State
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Kainrath Repeats in Golden Gloves Bouts
Frankie Kainrath of Riverdale wins his second Golden Gloves bantamweight title at Chicago stadium by stopping John Cronin and Clayton Johnson in the semi and final. The 118 pound champion earns a berth to represent Chicago against All East in New York Madison Square Garden on March 21, then faces European champions May 18. Kainrath plans turning professional after May bouts with CYO management. Other seven winners listed with weights and hometowns.
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Frankie Kainrath
Riverdale
Chicago
Kainrath
John Cronin
Detroit
Migh
Clayton Johnson
Sioux City
Iowa
New York
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Europe
Johnson
Tom Gilmore
al Scarlatta
Green Bay
Wise
Paul Combs
Evansville
Combs
Joe Louis
Leo Rodak
Kenny Lottman
Peoria
Ed Dempsey
Davenport
John Jenna
Jerre
St Paul Mixed Choir to Sing on Y M C A Program
The St Paul Lutheran choir under conductor E O Haase will perform at the Roselands MG A on Sunday afternoon March 27 from 3 30 p m as part of the Pleasant Hour Musicale presented by the South End Recreation council. Music lovers are invited.
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South End
Abandoned bicycle found in Waddell’s woods reported
A red balloon tied bicycle was found stripped on Greenwood drive in Waddell’s woods. Police report incomplete equipment removal and no nameplate. The wheel, in good condition, can be claimed at Dol ton fire station by providing the special serial number.
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Greenwood Drive
Waddell’s Woods
Dolton
Late King's Car Reconditioning At Dolton Garage
The former royal automobile of King Albert I of Belgium is being rebuilt by Harry Franke in Dolton for a Chicago buyer. An Excelsior town sedan built in 1929 with a 144 inch wheelbase and European four forward-speed gear, the car has 25000 miles on its speedometer and features luxury inlaid wood, Mohair upholstery, built in heater, and privacy curtains.
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Albert
Harry Franke
Dolon
Franke
Rim
Laventhem
Belgium
Albert I
Arthur Meeker
Chicago
Acme Seel Band Debuts Tonight at Bowen School
The Acme Seel company newly formed employee band presents its first public concert at Bowen school Riverdale tonight March 17 at 8 pm directed by William Stubbs. The 25 piece ensemble plays Marche Militaire and Triumphal March from Aida with solos and duets by several performers. A naming contest for the band is ongoing with judges to announce the decision March 25.
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Acme Seel Company
Bowen
Riverdale
Willam Stubbs
Paul Lundquist
Riverdale Goodfellowshp Elubd
Robert
Lynette Gerbert
Nick Rosa
Rober Nelson
Mrs. Twohey
Legion Post to Honor Past Commanders on Tuesday Night
Legionaires of Pani Gall Post No. 303 honor their post commanders at a Tuesday evening meeting on March 22 Past Commanders Night will feature films from the 1987 American Legion convention in New York State Senator Vice Commander Edward Clamage will attend to deliver a message The list of honored commanders includes Robert Haney Andrew Garry Walter Bachmann Garl Maurer Edward Wirtz Arthur Propper deceased Edward Brookfelt Ray Baumgartner Laster Brookfel Terman Wiehke John Thul Julius Nelson Charles Colebaum Herschel Bock Russell Trimble and others
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Legionaires
Pani Gall
American Legion
Arthur Propper
John Hankey
New York
Edward Clamage
Robert Haney
Ozr Andrew Garry An
Walter Bachmann
Garl Maurer
Edward Wirtz
Edward Brookfelt
Ray Baumgartner
Laster Brookfel Terman Wiehke
John Thul
Julius Nelson
Charles Colebaum Herschel Bock Russell Trimble
Riverdale Police Launch Rabies Crackdown On Stray Dogs
Riverdale police under Chief Frank Mraz issue a stern warning to all dog owners and announce a 100 day drive starting March 1 to remove rabies risk. Any unlicensed or stray dog seen in streets will be shot on sight to protect children and prevent further deaths.
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Riverdale
Frank Mraz
Mt. Lebanon
House for Sale in Riverdale District
A modern five room bungalow in Riverdale district offered for sale by an estate. Sacrificed price set at 4800 dollars. Contact George A. Suffel at Central 8120 by day or Irving 5577 by evening. 47 2
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Riverdale
George A. Suffel
Central
Irving
Riverdale weighs curb and gutter for 137th Street plan
At the March Riverdale Village Board meeting Trustee Hirnschmann urged a report on installing curb and gutter on 137th Street using Gas Tax Funds. Attorney Zornow and Engineer Putnam said state approval and funding could cover part of the project, with total estimated cost about 6 600 dollars.
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Riverdale
Hirnschmann
137Th Street
Atorney Zornow
Putnam
Messrs. Kukral and Frost
State Highway Department
Kuknal
187Th Street
Wabash Avenue
187Th Stret
State Highway Departments Estimia
Illinois Street
Indiana Avenue
Hanshan
Claussen
Department of Public Works and Buildings
State of
Timois
Trusee Hanschmann
187Th St
Prairie Fires Keep Dolton Fire Department Busy
Prairie fires kept the Dolton fire department busy this week with a grass fire on March 8 at 152nd Street and Lincoln Avenue and another at Chicago Street and 144th. A chimney fire at the Giers home on Woodlawn and Lincoln Avenue occurred Saturday from an overheated furnace but was extinguished. A hay stack fire at the George Axel home at Greenwood and Sibley Boulevard Tuesday evening prompted a responsive crew as shifting winds threatened nearby buildings.
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Dolton
152Nd Street
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Giers
Woodlawn
George Axel
Greenwood and
Sibley Boulevard
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Edw. A. Kelly
St. Paul Mixed Choir
Toots
King
Bowen School
Acme
Legion
Cerny
144Th Street
Dolton Fire Department
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