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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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