Delton Board Advances Fire Hose Purchase and Street Plans
The Delton village board approved buying BNO feet of treated bi bilateral fire hose recommended by the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department as easier to handle and six years guaranteed. Trustees Diekman Maurer Waterman favored the motion with the president's deciding vote. others opposed. The panel also authorized street repairs with cinders, drainage work on 146th street, catch basin on Henry street, and lamp upgrades on Shepard Drive and nearby streets. A state highway matter and a House Bills 288 289 resolution were noted, plus a March 23 meeting invitation from Paul Gall Post. Dalton’s February motor fuel tax allotment of 295.51 was announced.
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Delton Village
BNO
Dalton
Diekman
Maurer
Waterman
Weber, Hoffmeyer
Schnoor
Hastings
Erffmeyer
146Th Street
Princeton
Stine
Henry Street
Public Service Company
Shepard Drive
Sheridan
Grant Streets
Lincoln Avenue
Indiana Harbor Belt
Baltimore and Ohio
State Highway Department
William F. Propper
Illinois Bar Association
Robert C. Haney
Paul Gall
Matt Murphy
Chicago to Orient Air Service Announced for May
American Airlines announced direct Chicago to the Orient service starting May 6 during the Hindenburg arrival in the United States signaling a new nonstop route. The plan includes connections with China Clipper for Pacific spans.
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Chicago
Orient
Aairlines
United States
Pacific
Illinois coal output rose in February 1937
Mines of Illinois report February 1937 coal production at 5,390,630 tons, up from January and behind February 1936. Of this total 1,025,724 tons came from 25 strip mines with 2,637 workers, while 4,364,906 tons came from 186 shipping mines employing 33,026 workers.
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Illinois
James McSherry
State Department of Mines and Minerals
Riverdale’s Pearl Dieck Featured in Homemaker’s Guide
In Chicago Herald and Examiner spring issue two photos highlight Pearl Dieck of Riverdale daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dieck. She serves Prudence Penny, tests dishes for Homemaker’s Club at the Civic Opera House, answers about 600 letters weekly, and helps select a $50 prize winner. The club, with 50,000 members, aims to double that by year’s end as it marked its January anniversary.
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Homemaker’s Guide
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Pearl Dieck
Emil Dieck
138Th Street
Riverdale
Miss Dieck
Prudence Penny
Homemaker’s Club
Civic Opera House
Herald and Examiner
Alderman Lindell Recovering After Gall Stone Operation
Word from Edward Hines hospital says Alderman Arthur Lindell, operated on March 18 for gall stones, is in favorable condition with hopes of a complete recovery in the near future.
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Edward Hines
Arthur Gindell
Riverdale Candidate Withdraws From Village President Race
Teo Riverdale announces withdrawal from the Village President race on March 25 1987 under the Independent Progressive banner due to a minor heading error in the petition. He thanks supporters and says he may seek support in the future. Signed 4841 Gilbert P Lane.
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Independent Progressive
Gilbert P. Lane
Mrs J F Zimmerman Elected D A R State Regent
Mrs Jacob Frederick Zimmerman of Harvey was elected state regent of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution at the forty first annual conference in Galesburg She will serve two years along with officers elected including Mrs Philip L Mathison and Mrs T E Maury The conference was hosted by the Rebecca Parke Chapter and next year’s location is undecided Also Miss Margaret Baseheart won a $60 Dolton Theatre cash prize last Saturday evening.
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Jacob Frederick Zimmerman
Harvey
Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution
Central Congregational Church
Galesburg
Zimmerman
J. F. Zimmerman
Thornton Township
Margaret Baseheart
West
Dolton
Dolton Theatre
Riverdale Cab Service Schedule at I C Depot
Riverdale cab to be at I C depot at 127th street between 2 p m and 2 a m. Prince Riverdale 186 or temporary number Pullman 3500. J Liedtke 18 W 137th st. 49 I. An error repeated a thousand times never justifies the making of the first error.
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Riverdale
I. C
127Th St
Prince
Pullman
J. Liedtke
137Th St
Past Commanders Honored At Legion Meeting
In Dalton the Paul Gall Post honored its past commanders with eleven of thirteen living commanders present. Commander Matt Murphy was a guest speaker on American Legion activities and flood relief in southern Illinois. He urged sponsorship of boys for the Boys State Convention in Springfield. Dalton and Riverdale officials attended and spoke. Refreshments followed.
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Paul Gall
Legion Hall
Dalton
Matt Murphy
American Legion
Mllinois
Murphy
Legionnaires
Springfield
Riverdale
Ira J. Hastings
William J. Claussen
Mrs Emily Ripley Elected PT A President at Thornton Township
Mrs Emily Ripley of Dalton was elected president of the Thornton Township High School and Junior College Parent Teacher Association for the coming year. She has served as legislative chairman and helped found the Lincoln PTA in 1928.
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Emily Ripley
Dalton
Thornton Township High School and Junior College Parent Teacher Association
Lincoln P. T. A
Milton Younker
Walter Young
Riverdale
Robert Newell
Calumet City leader Fred Siegrist dies at 86
Fred Siegrist 86 longtime Calumet City political and civic figure died Sunday after a 10 day illness. A 42 year School District 155 board member he also served as city treasurer and water clerk. Survived by wife Sophie two daughters two sons a sister ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral held Wednesday at Neidow chapel with Rev James Lawson officiating interment Elmwood cemetery.
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Fred Siegrist
Calumet City
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Board of Education
Sophie
Seline
A. Steinke
Dalton
Paul
Mary Glaser
Derby
Neidow
James Lawson
Elmwood Cemetery
Seek Bigger Forest Preserves In Cook County
Cook County Forest Preserve plans to acquire 2,200 more acres this week to raise total holdings to 85,000 acres for public recreation. A citizens advisory committee urges timely action as real estate gains and population growth press the need.
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Cook County
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Local and Personal News From Dalton and Dolton
Mike Hodorowicz plans to open a real estate and insurance office at 11852 Michigan Ave on or about April 1. Several residents share travel, illness, family news, and social visits, including Jack Quinn's return from Hot Springs and a car crash near 180th Street. Easter hair special offered at Caroline's Beauty Shop in Dolton.
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Mike Hodorowicz
Dalton
Michigan Ave
John Kollar, Jr
Champaign
John Kollar
State Street
Riverdale
Illinois University
Jack Quinn
Hot Springs
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois Central
180Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Biernat
Kainrath Wins Inter-City Bout at Chicago Stadium
Riverdale's Frankie Kainrath, known as the blond bomber, defeated Hiram Jackson of the New York Golden Glove team to capture the inter-city light weight title. The fight featured a cut over Kainrath’s eye but he rallied with a series of lefts to the head and won by unanimous decision. He will next compete in the international amateur championships against Europe’s top boxers this summer.
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Riverdale
Frankie Kainrath
New Vine
Chicago Stadium
Hiram Jackson
New York Golden Glove
Frankie
Jackson
Kainrath
Europe
Ivanhoe Womans Club Hosts Demonstration and Readings
On Tuesday March 23 members heard Marie Gifford of Armour and Company discuss raw meat cuts and preparation. The Awakening by Ethel Helmer was read, with Mrs. Turley speaking on club ethics. Hosts were Mrs. Peter De Groot and Mrs. J. Dowling.
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Ivanhoe Womans Club
Marie Gifford
Armour and Company
J. Dowling
W. L. Smith
Reading Circle
A. Rebmann
Union Ave
F. Eaton
Wallace Street
Public Service Net Rises in February
Public Service Company of North ern Illinois reports a February net income of 554 246 dollars, up from 385 749 in 1936, with two month total 1 105 139 against 795 429 last year. Gross earnings February 3 629 399 versus 3 440 269. January–February gross 7 309 932 vs 5 922 170.
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Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Mrs Heidenrich Hospitalized For Appendicitis At St Francis
Mrs Charles T Heidenrich was taken to St Francis hospital Blue Island Thursday where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Miss Henrietta Ohlsen 138919 Wabash avenue Riverdale returned home from St Francis hospital Blue Island Tuesday March 23 after an operation for appendicitis there on March 16.
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Hazel Grelek
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Carl
Henry Greick
Christ Schmutzler
California
Thornton
Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena
Elmer
Chris
William Franke
Grant Street
Dalton
Roseland Community Hospital
Leslie Miller
Mendota
Ill
Harry Fuller
Chicago Street
Beecher
Frances Wingate
Decatur
Texas
Fullers
Carl Jr. Laib
Monroe St
Dolton
Bert Propper
Oak Street
Paw Paw
Michigan
Joyce Ann Miller
James Miller
West 111Th Street
Granddaugther
Frank Miller
Little Company of Mary
Doty Funeral Home
Harold K. Taylor
St. Stephens M. J. Church
Oakland Cemetery
Gabrieleen
Caroline’s
East 188Th Street
Phone Dolton
Charles T. Heidenrich
Henrietta Ohlsen
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
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Delton Board
Alderman Lindell
Teo Riverdale Voters
D. A. R. Head
Legion
H.S. and Junior College
P.T.A
New York
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