Dolton Village Eyes Public Service Co Power Plan
The Dolton Village Board met to hear Public Service Co officials led by vice-president John J Learned, who outlined a five year life for the pole line and equipment and proposed selling village assets after an engineer review. The board plans a public meeting and citizen committee to evaluate bids and ensure reliable 24 hour power for Dolton and nearby Blue Island, criticizing the current sanitary district for poor service.
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Dolton Village
Public Service Co
John J. Learned
Dalton
Learned
Public Utility Commission of
Sanitary District
Lockport
Dolton
Sanitary
Dalton Board
Blue Island
Pointer
Train Hits Auto At Crosssing Miracle Escape At Night
W. O. Hayford, chief engineer at Hales Elevator Co., his wife and son, and in law, narrowly escaped injury when their Ford was struck by a freight engine at a crossing near Riverdale. The impact dragged the car 40 feet and fractured ribs for Hayford but all survived as warnings about the dangerous crossing were raised. He praised the crew for backing the car free and urged safety improvements at the crossing.
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W. O. Hayford
Hales Elevator Co
W. O
Hayford
Fred Demick
Riverdale
Wildwood Yards
Indiana Avenue
131St Street
Mr. Hayford
Gone To His Last Fire Billy the Riverdale fire horse
Billy the Riverdale fire horse died Thursday morning after many years serving the village fire department. At about 16 years old, he once pulled for Peter Kipley and delighted local children. The village may replace him with a modern motorized fire truck.
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Billy
Riverdale
Peter Kipley
Ed” Kipley
Dolton Community Events Highlight April Activities
Dolton residents have multiple events this week including a three act comedy Marys Millions at Lincoln Avenue School performed by Dolton Branch Thornton Township high school students. Also An Old Fashioned Mother staged by St Pauls church Sunday school on April 5 and 6 at 8 15 p m.
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St. Paul’s Church
138Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Spencer Corps
Banco
Riverdale
Riverdale Improvement Association
The
Ridge Ladies’ Home Circle
Norman Engel
Robt. Vandenberg
Dolton
Reward Offered for Home Invasion Arrest in Dalton Ill
A $200 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who entered and robbed the home of Mr. Frank Seestadt in Dalton Illinois on the evening of March 28 between seven and eight p m Jas McLaughlin Frank Seestadt
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Frank Seestadt
Dalton
Ill
Jas
McLaughlin Frank Seestadt
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Nearby
Ethel Daniels 11 dies after diphtheria and heart attack. funeral at Oakland cemetery conducted by Rev. Wind. A. J. Baecker promoted to Indiana Harbor agent after 32 years in West Pullman. Gale Deam to Ishpenning Mich to seek cars for Asbestos Shingle Co. amid deep snow. Mrs. Gertrude Johnson travels to Indianapolis for sister Dora Klinger's illness. Clara and Emma Baecker host Mrs. Emil Hamburg visitors from Benton Harbor. Village President Niemeyer ill at home. Easter theater show Smiling Through at Riverdale theatre April 4 5. Vernon Day home for Easter from Champaign with friend Jack Gehrt. 300 students hike home. Early race course surveying hints at possible action around April 15. Mechtildis Kern 15 operated on for appendicitis in Blue Island hospital. Riverdale sewer hearing postponed to today. Edward Ohlson and Olga Stogentine wed at Homewood March 29. Mrs. Lorris Ford dies at 13821 Halsted Riverdale. Pointer edition shipped with local news only. Fred Baecker and sisters attend Arthur Thoma funeral in Steger.
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Ethel Daniels
Thos. Daniels
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Ethel
Rev. Wind
Oakland Cemetery
A. J. Baecker
Pennsylvania
West Pullman
Indiana Harbor
Dalton
Gale Deam
Ishpenning
Mich
Asbestos Shingle Co
Gale
Gertrude Johnson
Indianapolis
Ind
Dora Klinger
Clara
Emma Baecker
Luanna
Carrie Baker
Fred Waterman
Emil Hamberg
Emma Schwarz
Benton Harbor
Niemeyer
Emil Hamburg
Mary
Emil, Jr
Rudolph Schwarz
Riverdale Theatre
Vernon Day
Champaign
Jack Gehrt
Mechtildis Kern
Conrad Kern
Blue Island Hospital
Edward Ohlson
Olga Stogentine
Homewood
Lorris Ford
Halsted Street
Express Company
Pointer
Fred Baecker
Inlaw
Margaret
Katherine Wolff
Steger, Ill
Arthur Thoma
School Election in District 151 Apr 14 at Village Hall
Annual election in School District 151 set for April 14 from 2 p m to 5 p m at South Holland Village Hall to elect a president and two board members. Nomination petitions must be with the clerk by April 4. P Dalenberg, Clerk. WANTED CARPENTERS AT NEW GOLF CLUB Homewood See Stanley Gottschalk, Homewood 32 W.
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South Holland Village
Board of Education
P. Dalenberg
New Golf Club
Homewood
Stanley Gottschalk
Mrs Emily Prill Passes At Age 79 In Riverdate Home
Mrs Emily Prill aged 79 died Sunday night at 9 15 at the home of her daughter Mrs Christ Schmutzler where she and her husband have lived the past year. She had rheumatism for 15 years and endured much pain. A Riverdate settler since 1887 she was a longtime member of St Paul Ev Lutheran church. She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Schmutzler and Mrs John Pralle of Crete two sons John of Peoria and August Jr Burial was at Oakland cemetery beside her daughter.
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Emily Prill
Christ Schmutzler
Riverdate
St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church
John Pralle
Crete
John
Peoria
August, Jr
Oakland Cemetery
Shower honors Gretchen Ernst in Roseland wedding path
Mrs. Daniel Bachman and Mrs. Walter Fraser hosted a shower for Gretchen Ernst of Roseland last Wednesday. She wed Jan 5 in Brooklyn to a florist businessman and will reside there. friends from Riverdale and Dalton wish her happiness.
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William Zchornau
Gretchen Ernst
Roseland
Daniel Bachman
Walter Fraser
Gretchen
Brooklyn, N. Y
Brooklyn
Riverdale and
Dalton
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Choir
We thank our neighbors and friends and the Ladies choir for kindness after the sickness and passing of our mother and grandmother. Aug Prill and Family.
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Aug. Prill and Family
Gold Star Line Seeks Public Utility Certificate
Gold Star Line of South Holland announces its filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a motor passenger carrier between Chicago Roseland and Thornton Illinois with intervening points. The application and hearing details are available at the South Holland office and attorney Robert A. Meier Jr in Chicago Heights.
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State of Illinois
Gold Star Line
South Holland
Cook County
Illinois
Illinois Commerce Commission of Illinois
City of
Chicago
Roseland
Thornton
Ilinois
165Th Street
Chicago Road
Robert A. Meier, Jr
Unity Building
Chicago Heights
The
Illinois Commerce Commission
Springfield
Fred Olthoff
George Olthoff, Jr
Americanization classes at Fenger High Roseland open Tuesday and Thursday
Roseland Fenger high school offers free evening Americanization English for foreigners on Tuesday and Thursday. Instruction aims to help newcomers prepare for second papers exams and join the larger American community.
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Fenger High School
Roseland
Thanks for kindness after our daughter's loss
The note thanks neighbors and Rev Wind and the Pullman Branch school and St Paul's Sunday school for kindness in the loss of their beloved daughter. It also mentions rags needed for washing presses and a Jersey cow for sale near Range Line Garage Oak Glen.
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Wind
Pullman
St. Paul’s
Thos
Daniels
Joe Zeldenrust
Mile West Range Line
Oak Glen
The Community's School Work and Child Guidance
The essay argues that the community bears responsibility for children beyond school. It warns that neglect by any part of the community can hurt all, and urges parents to oversee entertainment such as movies and dances, and to know their children’s friends. It notes greater opportunities for evil today and calls for strong, positive leadership.
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Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Jones
U. S
Bids Sought for Village Hall Exterior and Tower Painting
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dalton invites sealed bids until 8:00 p.m. Monday April 2 1923 for finishing painting of exterior wood work and cornice and interior of the village hall tower. Specifications available from Wm C Krueger.
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Dalton
Wm. C. Krueger
Job openings at The Buda Company Harvey
Help wanted for female workers and shop inspectors including drill press operators hand millers Norton grinders screw machine operators and bench hands. Congenial working conditions. Experience preferred. Apply at the Employment Department The Buda Company Harvey 44 1.
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Norton
Buda Company
Harvey
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