Special Broad Cast System Aims to Combat Crime
A proposed ultra modern system to coordinate Cook county law enforcement uses Station NDS in Lincoln Park as the central broadcast hub. The plan would warn all officers, including those on beats, without public access, linking nearly every municipality in the county. The project, described at a Chicago meeting, remains tentative and not officially adopted yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago
Vna Fide Ste Fnsial Broadcasting System
William F. Russell
NDS
Linco Park
Naval Reserve
Ivanhoe Women’s Club Tea and Local Social Notes
Local Ivanhoe social page recounts a tea at Mrs. Richard McClure’s in Morgan Park, updates on visitors and birthdays, and notices of upcoming meetings. Mentions Miss Margaret DeClercq visiting her aunt Mrs. Wm. Nichols, sympathy extended to Mr. W. Barner, and Mrs. Roy Meurisse’s birthday celebration with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. Also notes upcoming reporting change, bridge gathering, Spring Recital rehearsals, Social Club meeting on May 7, Garden Club tour April 30 at Garfield Park conservatory led by Mr. Weber, and Mrs. Sarah Wilson hosting Friday evening guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
Richard McClure
Morgan Park
Margaret DeClercq
Wm. Nichols
W. Barner
Roy Meurisse
James Dawson
Asher Parker
Riverdale
Steve Spindell
R. Archer
O. Larson
Dick Davidson
Sarah Wilson
Riverdale Party and Dance Invitation
The Peoples Party Booster Club of Riverdale invites Riverdale residents to a party and dance on Saturday May 4 1929 at 8 p m in the Village Hall 51 2 E. J. Schulte serves as secretary and organizer for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Party Booster Club of
Riverdale
E. J. Schulte
Dolton Trustees to Take Office Next Monday Evening
Four new Dolton Village Board members will assume office at the first May regular session. Outgoing President John J. Harms Jr and Trustees Gentry Smith and Waterman will relinquish seats. Emil Kasten Diekman and Schubert retain positions. A special meeting last Tuesday completed much business, including bill payments and a $3500 settlement with H W Nydick Co. for overdue Lake Side subdivision installments. An ordinance on parking on 138th Street near 147th Street and Chicago Street passed to satisfy state curb requirements. A traffic signal adjustment was ordered at Chicago Street and Sibley Boulevard after a recent crash. A motorist struck a telephone pole, injuring a woman, after signal confusion.
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Dolton Village
Dalton
138Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
H. W. Nydick Company
Lake Side
147Th Street
Chicago Street
Schubert
Sibley Boulevard
Switchman Dies After Yard Accident in Chicago Hospital
Willis H. Redd a 43 year old switchman from Hammond Indiana died at St Bernard hospital Chicago after being struck by an engine at the C and E I yards The incident occurred at 315 am Wednesday and he died at 830 pm from shock and possible internal injuries He left a widow and daughter and had worked for the company about six years He was 64 4 and 250 pounds and well liked by fellow workers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis H. Redd
Hammond
Ind
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Chicago
Redd
C. J. de Mack
William Bolhouse
J. L. Kollar
Chicago Schools Seek Extra Taxes to Bridge Crisis
The Chicago Board of Education led by H. Wallace Caldwell and Superintendent Bogan urged the State Legislature to allow higher taxes for the city school system. They argue growth outpaces current levies and warn that without added funds there may be no school opening next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Education
H. Wallace Caldwell
Bogan
Chicago
Girl Scouts Vested as Tenderfoot and Badges Granted
The report lists Rita Carlyle, Rita Riley, Dorothy Witts, Virginia Stanley, Victoria Cardin, Antoinette Cardin, Irma Jean Krepl, Katherine Fritz, Elaine Osberg vested as tenderfoot. Edith Panozzo earns second class badge and Alice Middleborn citizen badge awarded.
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Rita Carlyle
Rita Riley
Dorothy Witts
Virginia Stanley
Victoria Cardin
Antoinette Cardin
Irma Jean Krepl
Katherine Fritz
Elaine Osberg
Edith Panozzo
Alice Middleborn
Semi Pros Here! Chicago Union Giants to play Riverdale Park Sunday
The Chicago Union Giants, famed colored team of the Mid West League, visit Riverdale Park at 3 p.m. to face the Supers in a top tier semi pro clash. Local manager Bob Janeschefski fields a strong home lineup led by Slim Janeschefski with Johnny Albrecht in reserve and Hank Michalski catching.
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Union Giants
Chicago
Chicago Union Giants
Riverdale Park
Phillips Giants
Bob” Janeschefski
Janeschefski
Johnny” Albrecht
Hank” Michalski
Schlinger
Unruh
Spaet
Bird House Contest Winners Named by Izaak Walton League
The South Holland Chapter hosts a Bird House Contest with prizes for Martin, Blue bird, and Wren houses. Jasper Rietveld wins the grand sweepstake prize of 10 dollars. all other participants receive honorable mention.
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South Holland
Izaak Walton
Bird House
Izaak Walton League
Martin House
Everett Redburg
Harvey
Emil Aander
Thornton
Arthur Wagner
Riverdale
Blue Bird House
Willie Wagnum
Chas. Szabo
Otto Sorgenfrei Hones Recovery at Blue Island Hospital
Otto Sorgenfrei of Blue Island shows marked improvement after a low in ten days and no longer requires blood transfusions. White blood cells have risen significantly as friends note his better condition. Raymond Baumgartner, president of Southern Cook Co Booster Club, attended a 25th Anniversary Bankers Night at South Chicago Camp with attendees from East Chicago Whiting Harvey Riverdale. The event featured boxing by McGuire Brothers, a Bell Telephone reel, and live music from mandolin violin and banjo groups. Twelve past consuls were present and a luncheon plus souvenirs were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sorgenfrei
Blue Island
Blue Island Hospital
Raymond Baumgartner
Southern Cook Co
Riverdale
Bankers
South Chicago
East Chicago
Whiting
Harvey
McGuire Brothers
Bell Telephone Moving Picture
Mrs. Hilda Robbins Hosts Dolton Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs. Hilda Robbins of Dolton entertained the local Bridge Club Tuesday evening. The gathering featured card play and social conversation among members in attendance.
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Hilda Robbins of
Dolton
Bridge Club
Varying Travels and Local Visits Hit Dalton Area
Local residents undertake trips and visits across states and countries including Michigan New York Germany and Wisconsin. Hospitalization and surgeries are noted for several residents with well wishes for speedy recoveries. A spring snow storm affects Dalton area travel while social events and club meetings occur, and birthday celebrations are shared.
Paying Plans County Contracts For Last of Work
The county widens Halsted street from 138th to 167th as part of the $15,000,000 bond program. Other final widening projects include Milwaukee avenue, Lake street, Northwest highway, 95th street, and Western avenue plus River road. Work will cost about $3,000,000 and exhaust most funds with $2,000,000 left uncommitted.
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Halsted Street
138Th
Kankakee Road
Homewood
Putney Haight
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Milwaukee Avenue
Dempster Street
County Line
River Road
Rand Road
Touhy Avenue
Oakton Street
Lake Street
25Th Avenue
Maywood
Western Avenue
149Th
175Th Street
Chicago Heights
95Th Street
Crawford
167Th Street
111Th Street
Kean Avenue
West County
Calumet harbor bill stalled as sight visit planned
A sub committee on the Calumet harbor bill postponed its report until next Wednesday after deciding to visit Calumet lake with Walter Roy this Sunday. The bill faces a snag in the Senate where a state control measure is under review while the House bill moves through committees.
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Senate
Calumet Harbor
Calumet Lake
Walter Roy
Skrondahl and Lindberg Couple Wed in Chicago
Miss Agnes Skrondahl of Laverne Minnesota and Mr. Oscar Lindberg were married in Chicago on April 27 and will begin housekeeping at 11258 Vernon Avenue. Lindberg has worked as a stock cutter at The Pointer plant for four years and is well regarded by colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Skrondahl
Laverne, Minn
Oscar Lindberg
Chicago
Vernon Avennune
Munster Ordered to Pay Walter DeVries Weekly
The Industrial Board of Indiana awarded Walter DeVries $16.50 weekly for 150 weeks against Munster after an injury on June 6 1927 while employed by the city. DeVries, who lost his left eye, was earning $30 per week at the time. the allowance begins June 14 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Board of Indiana
Walter DeVries
Munster
Hammond Superior Court
DeVries
Lansing Herald
City Notes on Visits and Spring Vacation
Mrs. Jos. Fisher of Lincoln avenue visited Thursday afternoon May 2. Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Rose Schmiedl with their children spent Wednesday May 1 with the H. Wiebke family of Riverdale. It is spring vacation time in the city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Fisher
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Bunco Club
Mary
Rose Schmiedl
H. Wiebke
Riverdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
City and
Lincoln Park
Ivanhoe News
NEW Dolton Board
Old Board
Switchman
W. H. Redd
Girl Scout News
Bird House Builders
Walter May
Walter
Adell
Leland
Michigan
Clemens Berschinski
Gustav Berschinski
Hoseland Community Hospital
Christ Schmutzler
John Prale
Muldred
Crete
New York
South Hampton
England
France
Germany
Holland
Switzerland
Schmutzler
Ruth Hinkle of
John Golder
Oak Park
Felix Stout
Nelson Patz
Keokuk
Iowa
Mr. Stout
Lucy Stout
Kyle Dorman
144Th Street
Ralph Rinard
Argos
Gustav Krueger
St. Louis
Elmer Waterman
California
Herman Faden
Elmer
Dorothy Albrecht
Illinois Central Hospital
Shelby
Max Struven
Hamberg
Kiel
Edward Sellin
East 138Th Street
Albert Krause
Racine
Wisconsin
Eddie
Wm. Ehlert
Park Avenue
Herman Meeker
77Th
Calumet Avenue
Chattham Field
Grandma Jones
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