Riverdale Hit and Run Manslaughter Involving Vaughn and Underwood
A Riverdale inquest found John Vaughn 25 and Homer Underwood 36 linked to a fatal hit and run at Halsted and 139th. Herman Rhoder 51, a River Belt section hand, was struck while crossing Halsted returning to lodging with groceries. The coroner ruled manslaughter for Vaughn with Underwood held as accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
139Th
Halsted Street
Riverdale
Herman Rhoder
Indiana Harbor Belt
R. R. Rhoder
Halsted Street At 139Th On His Return To the S. H. B. Lodging House At 140Th and
Halsted
A. Cundary
John Vaughn
155Th Street
Harvey
Vaughn
Homer Underwood
E. 157Th Street
Huarvey
Bachman’s Chapel
Rhoder
Vaughn Halsted
Dr. Proctor
Ernest R. Proctor
Ingleside Avenue
Chicago
138Th Street
A. H. Stadler
Kenwood Avenue
Frank Stieman
Henry Prasser
S. Paulina Street
John Bischoff
South Hermitage
Rhodes
Proctor
Lawrence E. Rassimussen
Underwood
Mrs. Underwood
Somethingy
138Th
Orand
Ivanhoe Woman's Club Ends Year With Spring Party
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club held a spring party at Cherry Hill Country Club to close the club year. A luncheon followed by a musical program featured bridge and pinochle with honors awarded to Mrs. Wm. Zesch and Mrs. Clarence Crane for bridge and to Mrs. Warren Eaton for pinochle. Mrs. L. Gebert won the guest prize. Mrs. Herbert Lundmark entertained as guest artist, singing two groups of spring songs, with Mrs. Joseph Cooke as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Woman's Club
Cherry Hill Country Club
Wm. Zesch
Clarence Crane
Warren Eaton
L. Gebert
Herbert Lundmark
Joseph Cooke
Riverdale Post Clerk Joseph Kiesmery Dies at 54
Joseph Kiesmery a 54 year old Chicago postal clerk living in Riverdale collapsed with a heart attack near 188th and Sinvis streets on the way to the central post office. Born August 10 1881 in Budapest Hungary he leaves a widow Florence Kiesmery and brother Jack of Painesville Ohio Funeral services are set for May 2 at Carlson Funeral Home 804 W 119th St Rev Lyons will officiate Interment Oaklawn Cemetery Thorn .
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Joseph Kiesmery
Dearborn
Trent Riverdale
Chicago
Amions Central Station
Kiesmerg
188Th
Sinvis Street
Bachmann
Budapest
Hungary
Riverdale
Florence Kresmery
Jack
Painsville
Ohio
Carlson Funeral Home
119Th St
Lyons
Roseland Methodist Church
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Obituary of Nels Johnson a Riverdale resident since 45 years
Nels Johnson aged 80 from Riverdale died Saturday at home after a ten week illness. Born in Larwick Norway on April 1 1865 he came to the United States 45 years ago and settled in Riverdale. He retired from the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad in June 1935 after twelve years service. Survived by widow Jennie Johnson a son Oliver and three daughters Daisy Sophie Ruth and their spouses six grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services Monday from the residence to Emmanuel Reformed church with Rev Harry Hoffs and Adolph Gross as soloist. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Johnson
State Street
Riverdale
Mr. Johnson
Larwick
Norway
Johnson
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Jennie Johnson
Oliver
Daisy
George Flieth
Sophie
Neil Brashler
Ruth
John VanDer Myde
Emmanuel Reformed
Franklin School Auditorium Dedication May Eight
The formal dedication of the Franklin school auditorium will be held Friday May 8 at 8 p m at the school. County superintendent Noble J. Potter will speak on Adjusting Education to the Community. A special program has been arranged by the committee. All organizations connected with the school will illustrate benefits of the new auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Noble J. Potter
Public Library at Washington School Sees Strong Circulation
The WPA library in the sewing room off Washington school reports strong adult and juvenile circulation. The facility is open weekdays 10 30 to 5 00 and Wednesday evenings 7 00 to 8 00. A ro du nd assortment of adult fiction and mysteries appeals to patrons. Miss Katherine Kurz attended a Chicago Normal college luncheon at Miss Julie Wall's home on April 26. George H. Schaefer returns home from hospital after a broken hip. A chimney fire at the Klein residence on Lincoln and Sibley brought Dolton fire units Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
Boone
Katherine Kurz
Indiana Avenue
Julie Wall
Clyde “Vilue
Chicaco Normal College
George H. Schaefer
Ralph Klein
Dence
Lincoln and
Sibley Blvd
Ton
Dolton Fire Department
Reckless chase ends in mother’s death from heart attack
A Hammond youth 19-year-old Steve Pajak drove with companions through a stop sign causing a police chase that reached 80 mph. His mother, shamed by the son’s arrest worries, died of a heart attack soon after, with doctors citing stress from the incident as a primary cause.
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Hammond
Ind
Steve Pajak
State Line Street
Walter Kocat
Main
Chicago Street
Dalton
Charles T. Heidenrich
Stony Island Avenue
Pajak
Tragic Grand Trunk crossing kills family at Harvey
Four members of the Falcone family die when their car is struck by the International Limited at Wood street crossing in Harvey. With no gates or watchmen, motorists face lethal “death” crossings as flashing signals alone provide protection. The victims lived at 142nd and Hoyne in Dixmoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Limited
Grand Trunk Railroad
Wood Street
Harvey
Dixmoor
Grand Trunk
Joseph Falcone
Marie
Charles Richard
Nuncio
142Nd
Hoyne Ave
Falcone
Limited
Dalton trainer charged after midnight gallop down street
Stephen Kenny of Indiana, trainer of race horses, was picked up at 3 a.m. last Tuesday morning, galloping down Chicago street. Judge Brookfelt fined him 5.00 and costs and ordered him to stay within his race track. Bernard Rais, 64, resembling Santa Claus, was picked up by Chief Heidenrich last Friday evening begging door to door with a small tobacco sack of about $20. Tie ordered to leave town. Vehicle tags urged on windshields. Gypsies seen in town prompt warnings to residents to report any approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Kenny
Indiana
Chicago
Judge Brookfelt
Bernard Rais
Santa Claus
Warren Claussen Recovering After Appendicitis Operation
Warren Claussen son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Claussen of Riverdale is recovering from an appendicitis operation at St Francis Hospital Blue Is. The operation occurred on Wednesday April 29. R H Sa Son Barber Shop advertises sterile tools and quality service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Claussen
Wm. J. Claussen
West 188Th Street
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Is
R. H Sa Son
Local Notices From Riverdale Community World
Local and personal items report Dorothy Hammermeister recovering from appendicitis at Roseland Community hospital. D W Carlock of Tulsa visits his father R O Carlock in Dalton for four to five days. Ursula Kern to wed O E Hines May 23 at St Marys Riverdale. Phillip Schneider announces birth of daughter April 22 at Roseland hospital. Edward Emond leaves for Phoenix for several weeks with wife after first aid class. Civil War veterans attend Women’s Relief Corps luncheon at Field's Department Store. J B Higdon suffers injuries in car crash on Main Street. Adam Stojak and Higdon drivers sustain car damage. Agnes and Dorothy Schroll host card party. Roy Miller and Annabell Wirtz welcome baby daughter at Woodlawn hospital. Margaret Schroeder engaged to Neil Plug. wedding at Mrs Schroeder home. Mr and Mrs Wm Kompel depart for Germany. may return. Herman Horn with scarlet fever at home. Anna Koenig injured by train door at Riverdale station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hammermeister
Roseland Community Hospital
D. W. Carlock
Tulsa
Oklahoma
R. O. Carlock
Dalton
Martin Wilkens
School Street
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Ursula Kern
E. 136Th Street
Lee Cimioli
State St
Kern
O. E. Hines
St. Mary’s Church
Phillip Schneider
E. 184Th St
Edward Emond
Phoenix
Arizona
Emond
Women’s Relief Corps
Wedgewood
Field’s Department Store
Josephine McLaughlin
Edward Kreske
Della Deam
Paul Scha
152nd_ st
Main Street
Higdon
Agnes
Dorothy Schroll
Dearborn Street
Roy Miller
Chicago
Woodlawn Hospital
Miller
Annabell Wirtz
Indiana Avenue
Anna Koenig
Atlantic St
Illinois Central
Dolton Trustees Address Nuisances and Infrastructure
The Dolton Board of Trustees met April 28 with all members present. They urged dog owners to keep animals tied and directed bees on Grant Street to be controlled. Drainage work was approved, including catch basins on Margaret Street and 144th Place and a 15 inch tile line at Roosevelt school. Crossings repairs and village hall cleaning were authorized, with nitrate purchased for lawn care and AT&T to fix the Jenness residence approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board of Trustees
Hastings
Frank Diekman
Police, Fire and Water Committee
Police Department
Diekman
Grant Street
Arthur Erffmeyer
Margaret Street
Erffmeyer
Roosevelt School
Earffmeyer
Public Service Co
Sibley Blvd
Greenwood Road
Park Ave
Main Street
Haney
Fred Waterman
Park Avenue
Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Dalton Immanuel
The Womens Union hosts a Mothers and Daughters banquet at Dalton Immanuel church on May 114 with supper at 6 p.m. A program will be rendered. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for children 12 and under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers and Daughters
Womens Union
Dalton Immanuel Church
Riverdale Man Returns Home After Workplace Rail Injury
John N. Metevia Sr. of 13825 Atlantic St. Riverdale is released from Ingalls Memorial Hospital after a week’s confinement for a leg injury. The injury occurred April 22 when steel rails at a WPA project on 181st and Halsted fell on his left leg causing severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Metevia, Sr
Atlantic St
Riverdale
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
181St and
Halsted
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ferman Rhoder
I. H. B. Section
Ivanhoe Woman’s Club
Postoflfice
138Th and
Ilingis Street
Public Library
Dalton Police News
Dolton Village Board
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