Dolton Village Board reorganizes with new members
Dolton village board met last night and reorganized the board with new members John Connors George Colwell and Chas W Berger. President Laughlin congratulated the board on balanced leadership and appointed Charles W Jetman treasurer. Other incumbents retained include Attorney Wm F Propper Electrician A E Moomaw Health Officer Dr M Robert Idner Engineer A W Hersey and Watchman Henry Krueger with committees assigned to finance streets police and public things.
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Dolton
John Connors
Rge Colwell
Chas
W. Berger
Laughlin
Charles W. Jetman
Charley
Ttorney
Wm. F. Propper
Ilectrician
A. E. Moomaw
M. Robert Idner
A. W. Hersey
Henry Krueger
Land Deal Closed Near B O C Tracks Amid Board Movements
Maurer and Chicago Brick with other interests secured a right of way along the B and O C tracks from Michigan Central to the Chicago board company land near 138th Street and Western Indiana. No immediate action is planned by the board, but the closing is viewed as a good omen for future development.
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Um. Maurer
Chicago Brick
Michigan Central
Chicago Ted Board Company
138Th
Indiana
Ile
Board Company
Truckmen clash with Holland officials over overloaded trucks
Village officials vow to protect main street from overloaded stone trucks. Eight tons allowed, but many loads reach 12 to 15 tons or more. Patrols now on local highways. drivers urged to slow down to save streets.
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Onth Holland Village
Ted
New Storefront Frontage Alteration at Riverdale Market
The Werner store building at 9 Leyden Avenue Riverdale, an early neighborhood landmark, is being redeveloped now occupied by Schaack Grocery and Market. Robert Hansch holds the contract and designs a major change in the building’s appearance.
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He Werner
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Hborhood
Schaack Grocery
Robert Hansch
Learance
Schmidt touted as Chicago mayor candidate by Roseland Bank head
Republicans seed chatter over Walter E. Schmidt, Roseland State Bank president, as a fusion mayoral candidate. Barret of Crowe forces rumored sponsor. Schmidt’s background noted as former office holder and capable of running.
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Calumet Index
Brundage-Crowe
Walter E. Schmidt
Roseland State Bank
Chicago
Schmidt
Barret
The
Crowe Forces
Local News Roundup From Dalton Area Socials
Mrs. Martha Forrest of Nebraska visits daughter Mrs. Jamieson in Dalton. Jim Propper heads to Duluth for a tryout with a big league team after leaving Danville. Rosa Benjamin celebrated by friends before her wedding. Rosa’s circle praises her. Beryl Wesse shows improvement from leg infection after hospital treatment. Fred Klaege injured. leg broken, hospitalized at Hammond. Mrs. A Fregeau recovers at St. Bernard's after surgery. A. M. Jackson of Montclair visits. Walter Albrecht operated for appendicitis. recovering well. Walter Lyons injured at Western Indiana R R yards. may be out longer. William Kahnt undergoes hernia surgery at Blue Island. Spring rains boost garden and orchard work. Fred F. Cook of Roseland, formerly of Dalton, dies at 22 after tumor operation. burial at Mt. Hope. Walter Haines joins brother in farming. leases 375 acres near Crete. news of son Philip’s death in March. Mrs. Lee M. Thomas of Kansas City travels after mother’s death, Mrs. George Dunbar. Charles Waterman and wife enjoy a western trip from San Diego. Thaddeus Zoller and wife welcome a son born April 28. Hammond plans $20,000 Salvation Army and Boy Scouts drive May 8–13. $6,000 to Salvation Army, $14,000 to Boy Scouts. Abe Rosenstein runs a joke sign about trousers half off.
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Martha Forrest
Nebraska
Jamieson
Dalton
Jim Propper
Danville
Duluth
Minn
Dim
Rosa Benjamin Ast
Rosa
Riverdale
Beryl Wesse
Frank Wesse
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Fred Klaege
Hammond Hospital
Pointer
A. Fregeau
St. Bernard’s Hospital
A. M. Jackson
Montclair
Ill
A. H. Moomaw
Walter Albrecht
Pullman Hospital
Walter Lyons
Indiana R. R
William Kahnt
Matthew Buechler
Blue Island Hospital
Fred F. Cook
West 118Th Street
Roseland
South Chicago Hospital
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Walter Haines
North Harvey
Crete
Walter
New York
England
Philip
Calumet River
Misus
American Legion Plans Mothers Day Observance and Baseball Team
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce a Mothers Day observance to honor mothers with all ex-service members assisting committees. They call service men to Legion headquarters on Sunday May 7 for organizing a baseball team, asking everyone to bring gloves bats and equipment.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Garden Theatre
Harvey
St. Nicholas Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Legion Headquarters
Paul Gall Fost
Mrs. George Dunbar Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. George Dunbar aged 43 years 4 months 3 days died Friday April 28 at home 5 Bot Chicago Dolton after a long illness. Born Baltimore December 25 1879 she lived in Dolton many years and was loved by many. She leaves husband two daughters Grace Lee M. Thomas of Kansas City Missouri Emma of Dalton two sisters Mrs W D Hackler Freeman Missouri and Mrs James Waite two brothers John and Michael Hughes and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 p m at home and 8 p m at Dalton M E church Rev Blomberg officiating Interment Oakland Cemetery.
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George Dunbar
Chicago Street
Dolton
Baltimore
Maryland
Grace
Lee
M. Thomas
Kansas City
Emma
Dalton
W. D. Hackler
Freeman
James Waite
John
Michael Hughes
Knights and Ladies of Security
Dalton M. E
Blomberg
Oakland Cemetery
Harvey Industrial Association Forms a Big Athletic Field
The committee plans a 1000 member Harvey Industrial Association to develop a large athletic field. Trustees elected are Dan Bradley B W Hughes and W E Tompkins. A site is chosen with fencing grand stands and ground prepared for baseball and other athletics.
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Harvey
Harvey Industrial Association
Dan Bradley
B. W. Hughes
W. E. Tompkins
Old Fashioned Mother drama draws large Riverdale crowd
St Bernard’s Dramatic Club staged An Old Fashioned Mother at St Mary’s school hall last Sunday evening to a large enthusiastic audience. The club displayed fine talent and strong acting while inviting all to consider preparation for old age with financial security from Will old age.
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St. Mary’s School Hall
St. Bernard’s Dramatic Club
Card of Thanks for Mother's Loss
We thank friends for kindness and comforting words after the death of our mother especially Rev Wind the Ladies Aid and all who sent flowers Wm Poeplau and Children.
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Wind
Wm. Poeplau
City wheel tax funds to repair East West streets
Alderman Madderom announces wheel tax funds will commence May 5 and funds will repair main routes in the ward. Streets from 107th to 111th inclusive and 103rd from Michigan Avenue to Western Indiana tracks will be improved at once. Leyden Avenue and other key roads are urged for quick stone supplies.
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Madderom
107Th
111Th
103Rd Street
Michigan Avenue
Indiana
119Th Street
111Th Street
Riverdale
Guy
Leyden Avenue
Stieman Worthal Married in Riverdale Hidden Wedding
Arthur Worthal a meat cutter at John A Muller market and Ida Stieman wed quietly in Riverdale months ago. They began housekeeping on Illinois Street and kept the secret until now. Art served in the Marines after the war and Ida worked at Ripley store. friends wish the couple happiness.
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Arthur Worthal
John A. Muller
Ida Stieman
Riverdale
Wulinois Street
Art
Muller
Ida
Marines
Ripley
Pointer
Marine
Hs Bride
Dolton District 148 Spring Entertainments Set
The Dolton District 148 plans spring shows on May 11 and 12 with lower grades performing on the 11th and upper grades presenting Silas Marner. In baseball Chicago St. swept South Trdland 31 to 0 and Lincoln Ave. beat West Harvey 14 to 3. Previous results include Chicago St. 2 Phoenix 1, Chicago St. 7 Hazel Crest 6, Lincoln Ave. 7 Bryant 5, Lincoln Ave. 17 Homewood 0.
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Chicago St
Lincoln Ave
Silas Marner
South Trdland
West Harvey
Phoenix
Hazel Crest
Bryant
Homewood
Concrete paving begins on 147th Street project
Cook County has started concrete paving on 147th Street from West Hammond to Propper's Corner. The street is closed to traffic with teams, workmen, and concrete mixers on site marking a county run construction effort.
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147Th Street
West Hammond
Propper
Woodmen Meeting Set on Moonlit Thursdays
Calumet Camp No 5142 Modern Woodmen announces regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month starting at 8 o'clock with a new time. C W Berger serves as Clerk. Hammond shows a banner year with more than 1 million dollars of new building in prospect as unions secure labor agreements.
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Calumet Camp No
C. W. Berger
Hammond
Harmony A Cs Open Season With Boosters Battle
The Harmony A C s open the baseball season in Dolton on Sunday May 7 facing the Columbus Boosters unbeaten this season. The Roosters from Chicago's north side visit for a fast contest as all games start at 3 PM city time. A new grandstand seating 400 and bleachers for 200 will be ready for the opener at Chicago and Fredericka streets.
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Dolton
Harmony A. C’s
Columbus Boosters
Roosters
Chicago
Fredericka Street
North Side Boys
Pullman Farm
What People Expect In A Little Out Of The Way Tonolulu Shop
A tiny Tonolulu shop run by a Japanese merchant attracts visitors with a vivid Oriental atmosphere and phrases spoken in English as a Japanese stereotype. An American ad man crafted the copy to match expectations, and the proprietor reinforces the image by memorizing lines. The piece questions morality but notes public appetite for such crafted authenticity.
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Tonolulu
Collier’s
Manilius trip may decide Elsworth Rentner’s stay
Elsworth Rentner left Tuesday for Manilius Illinois seeking work to determine if he will relocate. The note mentions Bank of Dolton advertising market conditions do not influence personal finances.
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Elsworth Rentner
Manilius
Ill
First National Bank of
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