Voters urged to register for April bond issues
Commissioner Moynihan inspected Hegewisch and Riverdale talks on open right of way as residents push bonds to widen Halsted from 87th to 130th for 832,500 plus 481,850 for 95th Street and 2,000,000 for electric lights. Voters will decide April 18 with registration next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Moynihan
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Hegewisch
134Th Street
Riverdale
Moynihan
Indiana
Roseland
Indiana Avenue
City Council
S. W. Govier
9Th Ward
City Hall
Halsted Street
87Th
130Th Street
95Th Street
State Street
Western Avenue
Mrs. Carl Schultz Rites Held in Riverdale Funeral
Mrs. Carl Schultz of Riverdale died Saturday March 18 at age 82. Survived by husband two sons Herman and Albert and daughters Tillie Lena Emma Elsie and a sister, 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral at St. Pauls church with Rev Kemnitz officiating, interment Hammond cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schultz
Riverdale
Herman
St. Johns
Ohio
Albert
Kansas City
Kan
Tillie
Chas. Henrick
Hammond
Lena
George Cook
Sheldon Heights
Emma
John Boyens
Roseland
Elsie
Joseph Sheahan
Herman Bucholtz
St. Joseph, Mich
St. Paul’s Church
Kemnitz
Hammond Cemetery
Death of Riverdale resident Owen Doyle at 75
Owen Doyle aged 75, former Riverdale resident, died Saturday March 13. Funeral services were held Monday at St Nicholas church with Rev Father Boni officiating. Interment followed at Mt Olivet. He is survived by one son Edward of 7142 Michigan Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Doyle
Riverdale
St. Nicholas Church
Father Boniface
Mt. Olivet
Edward
Michigan Avenue
Seasons Mark 1926 Beginnings and Local Health News
Seasons for 1926 mark spring on March 21 at 4 02 a m summer on June 21 at 11 30 p m autumn on September 23 at 2 27 p m and winter on December 22 at 9 34 a m Mrs Minne Daehn widow of the late Charles Daehn was seriously ill from a stroke Thursday morning paralyzed on the right side and still unconscious at press time She has lived with her niece Mrs Martin Krueger 514 Sheridan avenue Dalton aged 68 with many friends who will be sad to hear of her illness Gus Verhoeven reports pride in his newborn son born at Blue Island hospital on March 12 weighing nine pounds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minne Daehn
Charles Daehn
Martin Krueger
Sheridan Avenue
Dalton
Gus Verhoeven
Blue Island Hospital
Iday
Emily Swift
Henry Blink
Albert Schoonmaker
Dalton-Riverdale
Ford Motor Sales
Lansing
Mich
Bert
Henry
Lincoln Avenue
Fern
Kollar
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Calumet City
Dolton
New Bank Building Organized in Blue Island
At the first meeting of subscribers to Blue Island Trust & Savings Bank capital, a full organization was completed. A 15 member Board of Directors was elected with Fred C. Brincken as president and Jacob Thyeming as vice president. Plans for a new building near August 1 were approved, Haas building demolition to begin, and capital stock oversubscribed by about 1000 shares with pro rata reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island Sun
Blue Island Trust & Savings Bank
Michael Maisel
Charles Haas
Charles Habich
Jacob Thoeming
Harry Johnson
Patrick T. Hallinan
Blair McElroy
Joseph Benzing
H. F. Brueggeman
Joseph Jezisik
Arthur E. Fordtran
Fred C
Haas
Bank of
Blue Island
Legion Meeting and Smokers Set Next Tuesday at the Dugout
American Legion notes a short business meeting and smoker next Tuesday evening at the Dugout. Speakers and a gala time are promised with free lunch and smokes. Ex service men in Riverdale and Dalton are invited. 23 unaffiliated veterans are specifically urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Albrecht-Bardwick Nuptials Held in Dalton Home
Miss Ruby Albrecht daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm M Albrecht and Mr Harry Bardwick of South Holland were married at the bride home in Dalton 531 Sheridan avenue on Saturday afternoon March 18 Rev Muilenberg officiating The couple will reside at 15230 Myrtle avenue Harvey and begin housekeeping at once The Pointer sends its congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Albrecht
Wm. M. Albrecht
Harry Bardwick
South Holland
Dalton
Sheridan Avenue
Muilenberg
Myrtle Avenue
Harvey
Pointer
Dolton Bakery Sold to Hammond Buyer March 25
Announcement that Steve Janitch sells Dolton Bakery to John Descher of Hammond Ind who takes charge March 25. Creditors urged to settle promptly. Also notes two births: Patricia Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Mills March 8 at Ingalls Memorial and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Schnoor March 18 at Blue Island Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
John Descher
Hammond
Ind
Steve Janitch
Dolton Bakery
Frank Mills
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Patricia Jean
Harry Robinson
Weather hints for spring starting around March 17
The weather forecast notes spring begins after the equinoctial disturbance next Sunday. Once winter leaves, expect warmer days and steadier weather for the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Local notices update from Roseland area
Albert V. Burger of Roseland is hospitalized at St. Luke's for four months of illness and testing to find a cure. Father John Liebreich at Alexian Brothers Hospital shows progress toward resuming duties. Dalton Bakery changes hands with John Deseher taking over March 25 and the Janitch family planning a Vienna trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Burger
Stewart Avenue
Roseland
St. Luke’s Hospital
Riverdale
Indiana
R. R
John Liebreich
St. Mary’s Church
Alexian Bros
Pointer
Steve Janitch
Dalton Bakery
John Deseher
Hammond
Janitch
Vienna
Austria
Dolton Riverdale Chamber Meeting Invites Members
A regular Dolton Riverdale Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Wednesday night at the village hall in Dolton. All members are urged to attend and nonmembers are welcome to join to help the community move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale
Death of Longtime Roseland Police Leader Morrisey
Lieutenant Morrisey died suddenly at his home at 5760 Blackstone Avenue. He formerly commanded the Kensington station and several far-south side posts and owned substantial property in Roseland's business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael T. Morrisey
Roseland
Kensington
Blackstone Avenue
Girl Scout News and Committee Changes Reported
The group notes tests like Zoologist Citi zen Dressmaker Second Class and Tenderfoot. Mrs Ferguson resigns while Mrs Hazen joins the committee alongside Mrs Deam as visitors at Tuesday night meeting. Bakery Sale success praised and a journalist badge story by a troop member is printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
W. W. Hazen
Deam
My First Night Hike All Out Frontier
A girl recounts her first overnight hike with a unit led by a camp leader. They collect provisions at the mess hall, carry blanket rolls, hike to a lakeside site, gather wood, fetch water two miles away, swim, roast steak and sweet corn, tell stories, and endure a night watch. They return at nine and note no accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier
O. K
Lincoln Avenue paving faces sewer obstacle and school land blocks
Dal ton leaders report little hope to pave Indiana avenue this year due to absence of a street sewer and city school property occupying 16 feet of the roadway. The Dalton board expects to proceed by fall, paving the southeast to 147th street and onward to 154th street, contingent on county and state standards and a 40 foot pavement width shared with the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Avenue
Wm. C. Krueger
Dalton
Strosinski
Riverdale
Dolton
Board of Education
Dalton Board
Lincoln Avenue
147Th Street
154Th Street
Chicago
William C. Krueger
Board of County Commissioners
130Th Street
Michigan City Road
Quinlan
Illinois State Highway Department
E. C. Wenger
Thanks Voters I Appreciate Your Support for Trustee Election
A candidate thanks supporters and friends for helping with the trustee nomination and expresses hope for new friends on election day.
Local church and club events announced for March and April
The Dalton M. E. church Ladies Aid hosts an all day meeting on Thursday March 25 with a pot luck noon meal. The Buda Girls Club plans a Banco Party March 12 at the Buda Club House with a dance April 8. Cope's orchestra will provide music. Ridge M. E. church Ladies Aid meets March 18 at Mrs. Fred Waterman’s home. Gaity Girls celebrate their first anniversary dance March 20 at Riverdale village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Dalton M. E. Church
Buda Girls Club
Banco
Buda Club
Harvey
Cope
Ridge M. E. Church
Fred Waterman
Gaity
Riverdale
Vehicle license due in Riverdale by April 1 1926
Village of Riverdale residents must pay a vehicle license by April 1 1926 or face prosecution. By order of the Board of Trustees CHAS. NIEMEYER, Village Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Board of Trustees
Chas. Niemeyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion
Albrecht-Bardwick
Arthur Schnoor
Dad
Granddad
Joe Alpert
Fordtran
Leyden Avenue
Maecard
Charles E. Waterman
Hot Springs
Ark
John Zacharrias
J. ©. Klein
Mr. Waterman
Gc Pound
Arcada Farms Milling Co
Commerce Meeting
Morrisey
Girl Scout News
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