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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1921

Page

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New Dolton Village Board Seated After Election Controversy

The Dolton village board held a regular session with four newly elected trustees Krueger Ehlert Haney and Packard seated after a disputed vote led to Haney losing and Packard gaining a certificate. Appointments included I W Wilcox treasurer and committees formed for finance judiciary drainage streets sidewalks light police health and public grounds. A stand pipe matter with the Pennsylvania railroad and bids for a village marshal were discussed.

McLaughlin Krueger Ehlert Haney Packard Harry Packard John Conners I. W. Wilcox Wm. F. Propper A. E. Moomaw M. Robert Weidner A. W. Hersey Wilcox Thos. Harper Harper Weber Dickelman Smyth Smythe Krueer Ehlert Weber Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Street

Village board eyes slow approach on Lincoln avenue repair

President McLaughlin urged reviewing the village finances before taking action on repairing Lincoln avenue east of Chicago street. Trustee Ehlert agreed while noting finances are very low. Ex President Dillner said he did not call the police due to the absence of a regular officer. The meeting adjourned.

Dolton Village Dillner Krueger McLaughlin Simi Die Ooard Lincoln Avenue Chicago Street Ehlert

Riverdale considers water mains for Branager Bros subdivision

Riverdale board held a special meeting to discuss Branager Bros plans for a new subdivision on Indiana Avenue and 188th Street. The firm would invest about 50000 in year one, with a 17000 water main extension cost to the village. A bond issue and special election were debated to fund the project. Community support urged to boost town growth and factory prospects.

Riverdale Board Branager Bros Riverdale Cornell Indiana Avenue 188Th Street Flick Pointer

Our Saviors Church Congregation Meeting Notice

An important meeting of the congregation will be held after services on Sunday morning May 1921. All members are urgently requested to be present.

Building loan ad touts Dalton Riverdale Association

Horace Holmes secretary at First National Bank Dolton Illinois advertises an easy way to buy a home through the Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association. Call for full particulars at the bank office.

Billy Sunday Dalton-Riverdale

Bunco party and bakery sale set for May 7

The American Lutheran League hosts a Bunco party Saturday evening May 7 in St Pauls Lutheran church basement. The Sewing Circle of the Evangelical church holds a bakery sale May 7 in church parlors from 3 to 5. Everyone welcome.

The American Lutheran League St. Paul's Lutheran Church Evangelical Church

Village Hall Water and Vehicle Tax Collection Dates

The collector A. Strolinski will collect water and vehicle tax at Riverdale Village Hall on May 2 5 9 12 16 19 and 23 from 7 30 p m to 9 30 p m Residents urged to live within means today and tomorrow you will not have to live without means First National Bank of Delton confirms financial message.

A. Strolinskt Riverdale First National Bank of Delton

Local and Personal News Highlights

Mr. George Lake, stationer for the railroad system, bought the strap property at 429 Washington Street Loiton and moved in with his mother. Mr and Mrs A R Schumann of Doiton welcome an 8 pound baby born May 6. Police recovered a week old baby’s body from the Calumet river near Indiana avenue, three weeks after death.

George Lake Washington Street Loiton Pointer A. R. Schumann Doiton Joan O’brien Grandma O Brien Bert Proper Kensington Station Calumet River Indiana Avenue

Twin City Baseball Club Opens Season At Riverdale

The Twin City Baseball Club opens the season Sunday at 138th and State streets Riverdale against Pullman A C. Lefty Albrecht and Messerschmidt start for the home team with Van Street and Corkery for the visitors. Game at 3 pm. Also the Orioles begin at Dalton against Lawn dale A C with Liptook Miller Reich Ehlert Youiker Smith Wiegel Schlieman Evers and Utility on duty. The Bowen school beat Phoenix 6 to 1 in a separate game with McGrain Kale and Vergil notable on the mound.

Twin City Club Pullman A. C.’s Twin City 138Th and Albrecht Messerschmidt van Street Corkery Bernard Jennings John Hausman Carl Maurer Fred Ness Riverdale Dalton Pullman A. C Twin City Baseball Club Twin City Grounds State Streets Jack Hausman Orioles Lawndale A. C Oriole’s Diamonds Old Clover Ground Liptook Miller Ht. Reich Ehlert Youiker Smith Rs. Wiegel Schlieman Bowen School Phoenix McGrain Kale Vergil Van

Mother's Love and Duty Highlighted on Mother's Day

A speaker describes his deep debt and tenderness to his mother, comparing care across life stages and pledging to honor her until she enters Heaven. He recalls her patient love, feeding, clothing, and sacrifice, and notes May 8 as Mother’s Day.

Death of Irene Ruth Reich at age 2

The infant Irene Ruth Reich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Reich, died early Tuesday from membranous croup at 5.15 am. She was 2 years 8 months 3 days old and is survived by her parents, a brother Russell, a sister Dorothy, and many relatives. Funeral services were held today at 2 pm at the family home, with interment at Thornton cemetery.

Louis E. Reich Irene Ruth Irene Russell Dorothy Thornton Cemetery

Dolton Methodist Church Home Coming Week

Dolton Methodist Church reports hearty support as the Home Coming continues with strong turnouts each evening. This Friday Rev. L L Hammiett of Berry Memorial Church Chicago preaches. Sunday features Dr P H Swift in the morning and Dr John Thompson of First Church Chicago in the evening with a 9:45 Sunday school and 6:45 Epworth League. Mothers Day observed with a brief program. mothers invited.

L. L. Hammiett Berry Memorial Church Chicago Hammiett P. H. Swift John Thompson First Church Epworth League J. L. Albritton

West Pullman Visit Aids Calumet Camp Campaign

The Woodmen Camp No. 5142 plans a May 7 and May 8 trip to West Pullman to assist in ending Clerk Daniel's campaign. All Calumet officers and members are urged to attend Saturday night’s program.

Calumet Camp West Pullman Daniel Calumet Camp No. 5142

Dalton Village Sealed Bids for Police Officer Due May 16

Notice from the village of Dalton calling for sealed bids for the office of police officer. Bids accepted until 8 00 Monday evening May 16 1921. Bids must be marked Application for Police Officer. References required. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. WM G Dolton Village Clerk.

Dalton WM. G. Dolton

Dalton residents secure branch high school at home

The text notes Dalton residents will obtain a local branch high school when the people demand it, contrasting it with past failures to open a bank account. It mentions First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale as a referenced institution.

Dalton First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale

Dolton Needs A Local High School Branch

A Dolton resident argues for a two year junior high locally and a branch high school to avoid long commutes to Harvey. The piece cites District 148 taxes, per capita costs, and low local high school enrollment, urging Dolton to establish a local branch with evening classes to boost local education and keep funds in the community.

Dolton Harvery Thornton Township West Harvey Dolton and Highlawn Berger Thornton Junction South Holland and Phoenix Harvey Hazel Crest Homewood Thornton Dalton Dist Hightawn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Honey Thomas Harper J. W. Wilcox Dolton Board Banigar Bros Our Saviors Church F. P. Jr Irene Ruth Reich Dolton Methodist Church
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