Gunman Shot Woman Fends Off Bandit in Car
A wife and mother fought a robber during a car hold up, wrenching a gun away and wounding the attacker. The suspect was captured and taken to hospital, his condition critical as police close in. Two Harvey youths later confessed to robberies and exposed their mentor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridewell Hospital
Borotty Toleson
Elford H. Phrommen
Allei
Saan
Norman Mallette
Dalton
Harry
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Nson
Hoon
Harvey
Henry Mulder
Harold Aaronson
Joliet
George Stephenson
Recreation Building Bid Notice for Dolton Park
Dolton Park Board invites sealed bids to supply materials and erect a Recreation Building on Dolton Park Grounds. Plans from Doerr and Doerr Architects, 11006 S. Michigan Ave Roseland Chicago. Ten percent certified check required. Bids opened 8 p m March 31 Dolton Village Hall. Right to reject all bids. Found child’s tricycle on street owner called at 13839 Michigan Ave.
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Dolton Park Board
Dolton Park
Doerr
S. Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Chicago
Dolton Village Hall
Dolton
Illinois
Bandit Identified After Wounding Police Chief at Harvey HQ
The pistol battle at Harvey police headquarters left Bandit Alfred E. Phrom men wounded. He was identified Monday at Bridewell Hospital as 27 year old, recently discharged from Pendleton Penitentiary in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swanson
Harvey
Brideweell Hospital
Alfred E. Phrommen
Pendleton
Ind
Legion Warns on World War Veterans Act Claims
The notice explains filing deadlines under the World War Veterans Act for service connection claims and original compensation claims by April 6, 1930, excluding certain conditions. It cites Sections 206 and 209 and promotes the Johnson Bill H. R. 10183, urging veterans to contact lawmakers. Raymond Baumgartner signs as Service Officer, Paul Gall Post 303.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
American Legion
Ee Sea
Flintation
Raymond Baumgartner
Paul Gall
P. S
Taxpayers urge special session to solve tax muddle
Nearly a thousand Thornton Town ship taxpayers met at Piazza's Hall Harvey to hear State Senator Arthur A Huebsch explain the tax situation. Huebsch chairs a governor appointed commission to secure taxpayer input on a solution costing over 20 million dollars. The gathering urged a special legislative session and a Cook County bond issue to settle 1928 and 1929 tax issues. Committees from Calumet and Thornton townships remain active as tax books advance to the Board of Review.
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Thornton Township
Piazza’s
Harvey
Arthur A. Huebsch
Emmerson
Cook County
Thornton Township Taxpayers Protective Association
Bruggeman
Calumet Township
Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Health Clinic March 24 at Dalton Village Hall
The regular health clinic of the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute will be held Monday afternoon at Dalton village hall from 1 to 3. Dr. Nowak leads. The American Legion sponsors the event and offers questions and literature. A limited number of speakers is available through the institute speakers bureau. Call Mrs Pauline Slaughter Dalton 909 or Miss Morrison Central 8316 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton
Nowak
American Legion
The
Pauline Slaughter
Miss Morrison
Bureau
Telephone Central
Alta Itter
Jealous Man Shoots Woman Near Center Ave
Myrtle Fraser 49, of 126 W 114th, shot on W 138th near Center Ave while with Peter Dean. John Meyers, former housekeeper employer, fled after firing three shots injuring Fraser and missing Dean. Neighbors and police search Meyers who is hiding with relatives. Fraser in serious condition at St Francis hospital.
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Myrtle Fraser
114Th Street
St. Francis Hospital
W. 138Th Street
Center Ave
Aug. Nieman
Peter Dean
John Meyers
Fraser
Meyers
Se-Wimn
Kelly le
Suuruly
Village election filings show candidate slate for clerk and trustees
Peoples Party lists Jessie Moomaw for Clerk and William J. Dorman Henry J. Mohr Henry A. Greick for Trustees. Independent Party fields Wm. G. Dolton for Clerk and Frank Diekman William Maurer George H. Schaefer for Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Party
Jessie Moomaw
William J. Dorman
Henry J. Mohr
Henry A. Greick
Independent Party
Wm. G. Dolton
Frank Diekman
William Maurer
George H. Schaefer
Riverdale Party Ticket Candidates Listed
Riverdale ballot shows Peoples Party candidates for Clerk George L. Koehler trustees Raymond Bishop C A Gruhike Walter G Woosnam police magistrate Raymond Baumgartner Independent Republican for Clerk Walter Dreesen trustees A Ross Lambert William Nortterf Jacob P Kirsch police magistrate Herbert F Zornow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Party
George L. Koehler
Raymond Bishop
C. A. Gruhike
Walter G. Woosnam
Raymond Baumgartner
Independent Republican
Walter Dreesen
A. Ross Lambert
William Nortterf
Jacob P. Kirsch
Herbert F. Zornow
Dolton Troop 1 Scouts Shine In Swim Tests March Plans
Boy Scout notes report Dolton Troop 1 led by Scoutmaster George E Staunton with thirteen scouts hiking to Harvey for swimming classes. Seven passed first class. March Board of Review set at Lincoln Avenue gym Friday after the meeting. Indian program by Chief Hotan-Tonka set for March 24 with three shows at Chicago St Highlawn and Lincoln Ave schools. Tickets via Parent-Teacher Association.
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Dolton Troop
George E. Staunton
Harvey
Dolton
Board of Review
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton Troop 1
Hotan-Tonka
Chicago St
Highlawn
Lincoln Ave
Bakery Change Notice at Robert Janescheski's Shop
Notice that the bakery business has been taken over by Matt Buchler. The new motto is Quality Service and invites patrons to continue patronage. The location is implied by the previous bakery business owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Janescheski
Matt. Buchler
Local Church Social Acknowledges Help and Community News
The Sisters of St. Mary's school thank supporters for the pre lent social and note prizes won by Mrs. James Carlyle Mrs. Harry Kum merer and Mrs. John Kin ney. Dr G A Stevenson of Bank of Harvey convalesces after appendicitis surgery. Funeral for Melvin Byford held March 11. Local farm group discusses onion set contracts and rejects low offers. Bakery sale planned at Our Saviors church March 29. Little Bessie Coleman celebrated 5th birthday with family and friends. A Larkin Display set for Riverdale March 28 with bunco sessions and prizes.
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Sisters of St. Mary’s Church School
James Carlyle
Harry Kummerer
John Kinney
G. A. Stevenson
Bank of Harvey
H. M. Holden
C. N. Holden
Carrie Strassenberg
Melvin Byford
Gerrit Paarlberg
Paarlberg
Cook Co. Truck Gardeners
Ted Dreger
Stauber
Our Saviour’s Church
Bessie Coleman
Raymond Baumgartner
Mona Reed
Marvin Reed
Robert Reed
Earl Ziebell
Fern Ziebell
Junior Ortell
Elsie Lochinger
Junior Petersen
Violet Zoller
Lorraine Schulte
Billie Baumgartner
Norma Baumgartner
Shirley Tedgenhorst
Buddy Deichen
Audrey Baumgartner
Delores Baumgartner
Bunco
Firemen Busy in Riverdale Week of Fire Incidents
Riverdale Fire Dept. tackled four blazes from March 15 to 19. At Bunte Candy Co. the fence burned causing 300 dollars damage. A prairie fire at 139th Street and Emerald Ave caused no reported damage. The Holden residence on West 138th Street suffered a chimney fire with no damage. Jesus Acevedo's home on Emerald Ave faced a ceiling fire due to a defective stove pipe with 25 dollars damage.
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Riverdale Fire Dept
Bunte Candy Co
186Th
Michigan Avenue
139Th Street
Emerald Avenue
M. Holden
West
138Th Street
Jesus Acevedo
Homewood Sewage Plant Rated First Grade by State Inspectors
State Health Department inspectors reviewed Homewood’s sewage disposal plant and praised its operation and efficiency. Testing near Butterfield Creek showed high purity. fish were found nearby, while by passing raw sewage during rain was deemed only lightly polluting due to creek dilution. Mayor Schwarz and village officials were commended for plant supervision. recommendations on bypassing during heavy rain were noted.
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W. J. Downer
W. H. Wisely
Illinois State Health Department
Thorn Creek
Little Calumet River
North Creek
Butterfield Creek
Deer Creek
Indiana Avenue State Line
Blue Island
Ferguson
Calumet District
Chicago Heights
Homewood
Chicas Heights
State Department of Health
Homewood Sewage Disposal
Thorncreek
Joseph Schwarz
Walter J. Gleason
R. G. Carley
Gleason
Gladstones Big 9c Sale Ends Monday Bargains Galore
Found a set of keys on a chain on 137th Place. Contact Mrs. Schlieman at 229 East 134th Street Riverdale to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstones
137Th Place
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Chief Swanson
J. 0. Nairn
Childs
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
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