Riverdale Board Moves to Pave Indiana Avenue
The Riverdale board in regular session approves highway paving contingent on drainage work. Trustees authorize repairs on streets in Spies Branigar Subdivision and on 136th Street Blue Island road. Fire department tickets funded. village to install meters and curb violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Strosinski
Unruh
Branigar Bros
Chas Unruh Jr
Spies Branigar Subdivision
Zornow
LaSalle Street
Ripley
Blue Island Road
136Th Street
Reich
Clay Hole
West 488Th Street
Landberg
Lotz
Panhandle
Flick
Country Board
138Th Street
Michigan Avenue
136Th
137Th Streets
188Th Street
Stewart Avenue
Halsted Street
American Legion
South Halsted Street
Hales and
Hunter Elevator
Varnish
Dalton Vol. Fire Department
Dolton Block Firm Rebrands To Concrete Products Co
A. G C Wesse, proprietor of Dolton Concrete Block Works, changes name to Dolton Concrete Products and Material Co. Plans a new line of building materials by April 1. He bought 4 acres along Panhandle tracks in Engle and Evers streets, Dalton, built a 50x80 unit, a 7-track garage, and a switch to the factory. A new residence is under construction on the property. The business will expand into larger field building materials. Allie is coming and The Pointer congratulates him on success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Concrete Block Works
A. GC. Wesse
Dolton Concrete Products and Material Co
Wesse
Panhandle
Engle and
Evers Streets
Dalton
Allie
The
Pointer
Wilcox-Vandenbosch Marriage at Dalton Residence
Miss Mary Belle Wilcox and Amry Vandenbosch of Grand Rapids Michigan wed at 350 Park Avenue Dalton in a ceremony led by Rev J L Albritton. The bride, a University of Chicago graduate, will reside in Ames Iowa where he is a professor at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onnday
W. I. Wilcox
Park Avenue
Dalton
Mary Belle Wilcox
Amry Vandenbosch
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. L. Albritton
Chicago University
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Pointer
Vandenbosch
Mary Belle
Dalton Chamber Seeks 100 Members This Year
The Dalton Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee reports 22 new paid memberships, bringing total near 60. Officers aim for 100 by year end and urge nonmembers to join, with signups at First National Bank Dalton or First Trust and Savings Bank Riverdale. A lunch will be served at the next meeting on Wednesday evening April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Dalton
First Trust and Savings Bank
Riverdale
Glen Carlson’s fond longing for Dalton grows with absence
Glen Carlson, Roseland Express Co. proprietor, once aided a judge over a mirror violation. A driver was arrested recently and a Ford vanished from the Lizzie truck. Carlson vows to cherish Dalton more the longer he is away, embracing the adage that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Glen Carlson
Roseland Express Co
Dalton
Glen
Ford
Gladstone Easter Specials Ad for March 27 to April 1
A Gladstone advertisement announces Easter weekend specials running Saturday March 27 through Friday April 1. The circular highlights promotions, prices, and featured items for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Adv
Local and Personal News Roundup
Mrs. Henry Milhahn returns from a four week visit in Clifton New Jersey and reports a fine trip. Mrs. G F Dickelmian plans a month visit to Buffalo New York leaving March 27. W I Wilcox Sons fills station at Lincoln and Park and Catalpa Lane shows bright nightly lights. Mr and Mrs William L Evers called to Bartlett Illinois for death in the family. Mrs Andrew Jansen 66 died March 21 leaving husband son Theodore and daughters Ella and Anna plus seven grandchildren. Floyd Bergold 13 narrowly escaped injury on Indiana Harbor tracks after a fall from a train. nine stitches. Boekeloo Sheet Metal Works now in Tuch building ready for spring work. Cornelius Boekeloo previously Roseland. Mrs M Vandeursen returns from Florida with Ruth Spears. Edna Lund returns from Winnipeg due to Alma’s illness pleurisy. Village Engineer Putnam returns from Santa Fe with wife in care at St Vincent Sanitarium for six months. Putnam’s mother Mary visits Dixon. Wiebke Bros bakery sold to Robert Janeschefski moving to 625 W 115th Street. Emil Kaiser to assist Bob in bakery. Surveyors on C E I tracks in Kensington hint at track elevation. A man attempted a stolen check for 1500 dollars. captured, held on 14000 bond. Illinois Bankers Association prosecuting. If you need Furniture see Gladstone first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Milhahn
John E. Propper
Clifton
New Jersey
G. F. Dickelmian
Buffalo
N. Y
W. I. Wilcox & Sons
Lincoln and
Park Avenue
Catalpa Lane
Dalton
William L. Evers
E. 134Th Street
Evers
Bartlett
Ill
Andrew Jansen
Jansen
Theodore
Ella
William Evers
Anna
Floyd Bergold
Frank Bergold
Indiana Harbor
Cornelius Boekeloo
Roseland
M. Vandeursen
Florida
Ruth
Joseph Spears
Edna Lund
Winnipeg
Canada
Alma
Blue Island Hospital
Putnam
Riverdale
Santa Fe
New Mexico
St. Vincent Sanitarium
Mary Putnam
Paul
Margy
Dixon
St. Wiebke Bros
Schmedl’s
Robert Janeschefski
W. 115Th Street
Bob
Emil Kaiser
Auto Laundry Dolton Promises Up-to-Date Car Service
Dolton will host a modern auto laundry offering washing and polishing as Henry Dunker known as Happy plans a new concrete building 50 by 60 feet just south of the post office. A. Wesse has the concrete contract and will break ground after a building permit is granted, with local demand evident for the venture.
Fire damages reported at Riverdale plant and Diamond Paint
A fire at the Lincoln Varnish Co. plant near the Hales and Hunter Elevator last Friday evening caused about 10000 dollars in damage, with 5000 dollars to Diamond Paint Co. property and 5000 dollars to Lincoln Varnish Co. The cause is unknown. Chicago Engine Co. Nos. 115 and 118, along with Dalton Harvey and Riverdale departments, prevented spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Varnish Co
Hales & Hunter
Diamond Paint Co
Engine Co’s. No
Chicago
Dalton
Harvey
Riverdale
American Legion Notes Drive Brings 21 New Members
The Paul Gall Post held its regular meeting and first annual smoker with crowded attendance. District Committeeman Matthew Tomas gave an address as 14 men pledged 21 new members before May 1. Names listed include Lester Brookfelt, Raymond Packard, Frank Wulff, Ernest Rooney, Ray Vandeursen, Peter Ripley, Carl Schaefer, Bob Kinney, Richard Gravenstock, Oscar Reich, Earl Wise, Herman Rueger, and John Thul. A Radio Dance by Cable Piano Co. Roseland is set for April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post
Matthew Tomas
Buck” Herron
Calumet City
Wirtz
Keevan Sadock
Cable Piano Co
Lester Brookfelt
Raymond Packard
Frank Wulff
Ernest Rooney
Ray Vandeursen
Peter Ripley
Carl Schaefer
Bob Kinney
Richard Gravenstock
Oscar Reich
Earl Wise
Herman Rueger
John Thul
Chef Boettger
Thul
Biletski
Roseland
Mrs Daehn Dies After Stroke at 65
Mrs Wilhelmina Daehn widow of Charles Daehn died March 20 after a severe paralytic stroke aged 65 years 3 months 19 days Funeral services were held Tuesday March 23 conducted by Rev Kreis Interment at Oakland cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Daehn
Charles Daehn
Kreis
Oakland Cemetery
Izaac Walton Will Meet in Dolton Chapter Notice
Izaac Walton League Dolton Riverdale Chapter plans a meeting on Wednesday evening March 381 at A 8S Diekman Son office Dolton. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale
Izaac Walton League
Diekman & Son
Dolton
Evers Weds Vander Kooi in Randolph Wisconsin
Miss Helen Evers daughter of Mr and Mrs John Evers formerly of Riverdale united in marriage with Cornelius Vander Kooi of Vona Colorado at the bride’s sister Mrs Minnie Niewald home on Wednesday evening March 24 Reverend Kaiie of Gano officiated. The couple will reside in Fernwood with both families in attendance and the bride’s parents newly moved to Randolph Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Evers
John Evers
Riverdale
Cornelius Vander Kooi
Vona
Colo
Minnie Niewald
Kaiie
Gano
Randolph
Wisconsin
Fernwood
Everses Welcome Baby Girl Born March 24
Mr and Mrs John L Evers are proud parents of a baby girl born March 24. Lost blue felt hat in Dalton. Finder please leave at The Point office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Evers
Dalton
Pointer
Boundary line settled between Calumet City and Dolton
The Calumet City Council and Dolton Village board reached a boundary agreement permitting sewer and water extensions. The line runs east on Main Street to Stony Island Avenue then south to Michigan City road, with 40 acres to Calumet City near Propper's Corners. Administration officials and area realtors anticipate rapid development once legal formalities close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet City
Dolton Village
Dalton
Dalton Boundary Line
Main Street
Stony Island Avenue
Stony Island
Michigan City Road
Propper
Robert W. Hoffman
Dalton Board
J. W. Ackley
Bankers Realty Co
Carl Page
P. J. Barry
H. W. Caldwell Co
Charles A. Burton
Greater Chicago Syndicate
Jaranowski
Markman
Geo. O. Consoer
Jos. BE. O’kray
O’brien
S. J. Maciejewski
F. J. Berwanger
Local Bakery Sold to New Owner
Notice states the bakery and ice cream parlor have been sold to Mr. Robert Janeschefski who will continue to operate the business formally. The signatories thank friends and patrons for past courtesies and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Janeschefski
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PLAT
Ivanhoe
High Way Commission
Indiana Avenue
A. C. Wesse Cement Works
Chamber Commerce
Kensington
Philip Thullen
Noel State Bank
Mr. Holmes
Mlinois Bankers Association
Henry
Happy” Dunker
Izaac Walton
South Holland
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Klucker
Ed B. Kaelin
F. A. Stachowicz
Krueger
John Conpers
Henry Mohr
John Harms, Jr
Ictor Cardin
Gerrit Jacobsoa
J. J. Conners
T. F. Kinney
Peter A. Anker
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