Dolton Firemen to Stage Carnival April 23 29
Dolton Village Board discuss special assessments and state limits on road work. The Dolton Volunteer Fire Department received a permit to hold a carnival April 23–29. Board declines protest to C and E I schedule cuts. High School ad page approved for $28 in annual yearbook. Local Improvements pays attorney fees totaling $15,? million in several bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Schubert
Harris
Illinois
Harms
Connors
Illinois Brick Company
Cottage Grove Avenue
Wells
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Harry Packard
C. & E. I. Railway
Illinois Commerce
Joseph P. Savage
District Election Notice for Board of Education 1928
Notice announces an April 14 1928 district election at Lincoln Avenue and Highlawn schools in Cook County Illinois to elect one president and two board members for full terms. Polls run from noon to 7 PM under order of the district Board of Education dated March 13 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Education
Lincoln Avenue
Highlawn
County of
Cook
State of
Illinois
Ivanhoe News Eyes Local Development and Civic Plans
The Ivanhoe section reports on garage construction by the O’Donnells and others, upcoming election dates, and community activities. It notes the Civic Club meeting on April 2, the Bunco Club gathering on April 18, and mentions residents moving into new homes along with local business and labor efforts.
Dalton Riverdale Chamber to Elect Officers April 4
Dalton Riverdale Chamber of Commerce schedules annual officer election for April 4 at the village hall. Robert Kingsley of the Chicago Regional Planning Association will speak on plans for the Dalton Riverdale area. Chicago Association of Commerce official to attend with live message. Golden Gate Association to hold meeting and banquet at Lansing the following Monday. Jack Atkinson to attempt 52 hour air record at Ford Airport in Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton-Riverdale
Berger
Golden Gate Association
Lansing
Jack Atkinson
Ford
J. H. Williamson Dies at 59 in Dolton
J. H. Williamson former C. and E. I. yardmaster of Dolton died Tuesday March 27 at his daughter Edna's home on Lafayette Avenue aged 59. He suffered a work accident on the Western Indiana Railroad several months earlier. He leaves a widow seven children and seven grandchildren. Funeral services set for Saturday March 31 at 2 30 p m Interment at Oakland Cemetery Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williamson
Dolton
Edna
Lafayette Avenue
Indiana
R. R
Oakland Cemetery
Mrs Prill Dies at 77 in Riverdale Home
Mrs Caroline Prill died Friday at 9 10 am at her home 69 East 138th Street Riverdale after six months of illness. Her funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at St Pauls Church.
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Caroline Prill
East 138Th St
Riverdale
St. Paul’s Church
Notice of Tax Payment Dates in Thornton Township
The Thornton Township tax collector will be at First National Bank of Dalton on April 4 and 16 to collect taxes. For those unavailable, the bank will receive tax payments with the tax statement before either date. First National Bank of Dolton.
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Thornton Township
First National Bank of
Dalton
Riverdale Park District Seeks Bids for Lighting System
The Riverdale Park District invites bids to install a park lighting system with about 26 ornamental posts and units, underground cables, wiring and switches. Bids due by 8 P.M. April 9, 1928. plans available from K. S. Putnam after March 30, 1928. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Commissioners
Riverdale Parks District
K. S. Putnam
State Street
E. J. Schulte
Sec’y
Riverdale Park Dist
Marriage notice for Sandy Cale and Minnie Reynolds
The Pointer reports the marriage of Sandy Cale and Minnie Reynolds of Riverdale. Cale is a fireman on the Illinois Central Railway and is popular with football fans. The couple will start housekeeping at 206 West 138th Street, Riverdale. Congratulations and best wishes from The Pointer.
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Pointer
Sandy Cale
Minnie Reynolds
Riverdale
Sandy
Illinois Central R. A
West 138Th Street
Local and Personal News from Dolton and Vicinity
Mrs. William Schroeder of Ed Brooke avenue Riverdale was taken to Danville government hospital for treatment. Mrs. Schroeder as an overseas nurse seeks restoration to health. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wernicke welcomed a baby girl born March 26. Anita Louise born March 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Colebourn of 317 Florence street Blue Island formerly of Riverdale. Arbor Day set for April 20 with communities planting trees to memorialize war dead. Thornton Township High School Band under Don C. Allen seeks state honors at Champaign April 27–28 with 68 members, largest ever sent. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wilkins welcomed a son born March 25. Fred Kay of Dalton injured at Harvey Buda shops and admitted to Ingalls Memorial hospital. Louis Hudt, injured at Acme Steel six weeks ago, remains in hospital but improving. Berney Jones injured when a plank slipped at Arcady Mills. Dorothy Rampke celebrated a birthday with classmates on March 27 1928. William Rockrohr relocated his real estate office to 330 Lincoln avenue. James Karambelis plans development on former Chicago street site. William Conley, 75, locked in a box car at Chicago Heights station and later recovered at St. James hospital. A 5 pound box of Fannie May candy raffled by the Girls Pirate Club was won by Bob Janeschefski. Edward Brookfeldt, Dolton postmaster, ill but expected to resume duties soon. Local painter offers pillows pictures wax flowers service and samples at Mr Mock's Tailor Shop Dolton. Henry Grelck and wife welcomed Earl Henry born March 28 at Blue Island hospital, first son to preserve the Grelck name.
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William Schroeder
Edbrooke Avenue
Riverdale
Government Hospital
Danville
Anita Louise
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Thornton Township
Don C. Allen
Champaign
Alvin Wilkins
Fred Kay
Dalton
Buda
Louis Hudt
Ingalls Memorial
Dorothy
William Rockrohr
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
James Karambelis
William Conley
Chicago Heights
St. James Hospital
Fannie May
Girls’ Pirate Club
Bob Janeschefski
Dolton
Edward Brookfeldt
Uncle Sam
Riverdale Board Sets Polling, Fumigation Plan For Disease
The Riverdale Board in regular session presided by President Zornow discussed election polling locations with two suggested sites. A plan called for either an undertaker or a doctor to fumigate in case of a courageous disease, referred to Health Committee.
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Riverdale Board
Zornow
Gruhlke
Propper
Ortel
136Th Street
Indiana Harbor
School Street
Halsted Street
Koehler
Schmidt
137Th
Indiana Avenue
Bonse
Bell Telephone Co
County Highway Department
Halsted
138Th
Charles Selwyn
Boy shoots mother with rifle at Dalton home
Walter Vandyke Jr., 13, accidentally shot his mother in the side with a 22 caliber rifle at their Dalton residence. Mrs. Van Dyke was rushed to Ingalls Memorial hospital in Harvey where doctors removed the bullet and her condition remained serious but hopeful for recovery. Father works in the C. and I car department as a car builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Vandyke, Jr
Walter van Dyke
Irwin Avenue
Dalton
van Dyke
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Mr. van Dyke
C. & E. I. Car Department
Notice of sale of trucking and ice business
Notice that the author sold their trucking and ice business to the Malloy Coal Co. and thanks friends for past patronage. The Malloy Coal Co. will continue to handle West Pullman ice, same kind as sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malloy Coal Co
West Pullman Ice
Dolton Post Grants Band Mothers Clubhouse Access
The Paul Gall Post of the American Legion granted permission for the mothers of Dolton Boys' Band to use the clubhouse on April 17 for a meeting about whether Dolton will maintain a municipal band. Commander Raymond Baumgartner urges members to recruit a new member by April 19 to reach a 100 percent quota and uphold their reputations.
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Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Dolton Boys
Dolton
Raymond Baumgartner
Post
Schrick
Mrs Friese Visits Sister In Dalton
Mrs. Edward Friese of Arlington Heights spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her sister Mrs. N P Lorenzen of 937 Chicago street Dalton. FOR SALE Baled timothy hay $12 to $14 per ton at barn 3 miles south of Homewood on Western avenue. D A Nietfeldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Friese
Arlington Heights
N. P. Lorenzen
Chicago Street
Dalton
Timothy Day
Homewood
Western Avenue
D. A. Nietfeldt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolton Board
Ivanhoe News
O’donnells
Lowe Avenue
O’nell
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Doheny
S. R. Allen
East 68Th Street
Lowe
Bill Lotz
Ivanhoe
Bill
Hollywood
H.E
Baseball Park
I. C
Nonneman
Ivanhoe Juniors
Gordon M. Evans
145Th
Emerald Avenue
Dana
Dearborn Street
Dieck
Prindiville Avenue
Chicago
Meyers
Joe Dowling
Bunco
Eric Anderson
Mesdames Woosnam
Ressor
Spindell
Geilhufe
Neander
Claser
Miller
Davidson
Anderson
Helen Do
Chamber of Commerce
County Highway Commission
American Legion News
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