Calumet District Boosters Hear Outlook for Development
Nearly 300 boosters attended a Dalton village hall banquet by the Calumet District Improvement Association. Speakers from real estate, utilities, railroads, and chambers of commerce outlined plans to develop the Calumet District, widen main streets, pave Greenwood Road, and attract a large plant to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Village
Calumet District
J. L. Tucker
Krueger
Dalton
Hoffman
Boundry
John W. Jaranowski
Calumet City
Anton Strosinski
Riverdale
Chicago
Kendall Spearing
South End Business Men’s Association
South End
Burton
John G. Learned
The
Public Service Co
Calumet
H. V. Bowman
H. Wallace Caldwell
H. Wallace Caldwell Co
H. H. Haylet
Greater Chicago South Side
South Holland
Harvey
Homewood
Roseland
Calumet World
Robert Kinsey
Chicago Planning Commission
Indiana Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Greenwood Road
Crown Point
Bidders Sought to Grade and Cinder Cottage Grove Avenue
The Bankers Realty Co invites bids to grade and cinder six blocks of Cottage Grove avenue. See F. W. Clemons at Bankers Realty Co office corner Chicago Street and 147th Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Realty Co
Cottage Grove Avenue
F. W. Clemons
Chicago
147Th Streets
Death of Chas Nufer Former Oak Glen resident and official
Chas Nufer died April 2 at age 56 after a long illness. A Lansing police magistrate by election, he operated the Oakglen Inn with his wife Mrs Nufer. Funeral services were April 26 at St Anne’s church with interment in Strassburg cemetery. He is survived by his widow daughter Elizabeth four brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nufer
Oak Glen
Lansing
Oakglen Inn
Nufer
St. Anne’s Church
Father Kelly
Strassburg Cemetery
Elizabeth
Riverdale Plans Fire Engine House Bid in May
The Riverdale board met in special session to approve plans for a new fire engine house south of the village hall and to authorize advertising for bids opening May 25. The Park Board will plant trees, while Street and Alley Committee will grade 187th Street to Wentworth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Park Board
187Th Street
Wentworth Avenue
Ivanhoe
Ed Scholl
Indiana Harbor
School Street
Atlantic Streets
Bids Sought for Riverdale Fire Station Building
Sealed bids to build a Riverdale Illinois fire station on Lots 6 7 8 Block 9 subdivison. Bids due May 25 1926 at 7 pm CST with 10 percent certified check. Plans from village engineer K S Putnam. George L Koehler village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Cook County
Illinois
K. S. Putnam
Michigan, Avenue
George L. Koehler
In Memoriam Henry M. Goos Found Key Ring Notice
In loving memory of Henry M. Goos who died May 5 1923 three years ago from his wife and children. A key ring with six keys was found in Dalton and is now at the Pointer office for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Goos
Dalton
Pointer Office
Fence project near rail line stirs village board action
The Pennsylvania Railroad began building a fence along its right of way between tracks and the Wabash line with the Vangeursen Home Addition seen in the property dispute. The village board, via the attorney, is likely to take up the matter. Alma Lund, home from Blue Island hospital after pleuro-pneumonia, regains health with sister Edna from Winnipeg visiting during her convalescence. William Slusser, C and E I Dixie Flyer brakeman, recovers from influenza with a cautious remark about future illness. Mrs. T. F. Kinney underwent surgery at St Francis hospital Blue Island for gall bladder issues. Dr. A. G. Stotzer of Brooklyn visits and plans to sell 186th street property before moving to California with Mrs. Stotzer. Ethel Perry suspends lamentations for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsyvania R. R
E. I
Vangeursen
Alma Lund
Blue Island Hospital
Edna
Winnipeg
Canada
Alma
William Slusser
Dalton
C. & E. I. Dixie Flyer
Bill
T. F. Kinney
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Goure
Gue
A. G. Stotzer
Brooklyn
Braves Visit Chicago for Eddie Taylors Big Day
Base ball fans plan a big day when Eddie Taylor brings the Boston Braves to Chicago. The series runs May 19 to 23 with one day chosen as the big day likely May 22. Taylor shows strong form at third base and short stop, while Hi Albrechtt and Bob Janeschefski coordinate tickets from Dalton and Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Taylor
Chicago
Boston Braves
Braves
Eddie
Hi” Albrechtt
Dalton
Bob” Janeschefski
Riverdale
Mustn't Shoot Birds Sparks Igaack Walton League Meeting
The Dalton Riverdale chapter of the Igaack Walton League met Thursday evening. A report from the south village end said boys were shooting robins, which is against state law, and the Waltons will monitor this. The next chapter meeting is the second Thursday in June with a fish fry as the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton-Riverdale
Igaack Walton League
Robbins
Waltons
American Legion Paul Gall Post 303 Plans June Anniversary
The Paul Gall Post 303 announces an early June anniversary celebration with a banquet and speakers for legion friends including ladies. Memorial Day plans are in progress with prominent speakers. Next Thursday is cemetery clean up night with all members urged to attend in fatigue clothes and rakes. A Tuesday post meeting will cover many important questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Legion
Friends of the Legion
In loving memory of Charles Janeschefski
A memorial notice notes the one year anniversary of Charles Janeschefski’s death on May 6 1925. Family members express enduring remembrance and love in a brief tribute from his mother and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Janeschefski
Lost Black Rose Beads in Dolton
A Lost string of black rose beads is reported in Dolton. Finder should return them to Mrs. Wm. Cooper at 158 Kanawha Avenue or call Dolton 648 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Wm. Cooper
Kanawha Avenue
New Law Firm Brannon Markman Maloney Formed in Chicago
Brannon Markman Maloney announces a new law firm at 11 South La Salle Chicago led by George E. Brannon Samuel K. Markman and David B. Maloney with associates Ernest B. MacDougall Francis L. Brinkman Charles C. Wooster John E. Pavlik Frank GC Wilkinson H L Wells Michael Godek Fred J Seheuner and Martin H Finneran. The firm specializes in municipal and real estate law and aims to attract a large clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannon, Markman & Maloney
South la Salle Street
Chicago
George E. Brannon
Samuel K. Markman
David B. Maloney
Ernest B. MacDougall
Francis L. Brinkman
Charles C. Wooster
John E. Pavlik
Frank GC. Wilkinson
H. L. Wells
Michael Godek
Fred J. Seheuner
Martin H. Finneran
Bankers Meet in Harvey Chooses New Officers
The Southern Cook County Bankers association gathered at the Harvey Chamber of Commerce on April 27. After dinner a business session addressed banking issues and reelected current officers led by President Dr. G. A. Stevenson and Secretary-Treasurer Horace Holmes. F. G. Hudson of Harvey was named protective committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cook County Bankers Association
Harvey
Chamber of Commerce
G. A. Stevenson
Horace Holmes
F. G. Hudson
Dutt Family Relocate to Chicago Heights After Long Local Ties
Mr and Mrs George Dutt moved from 13735 39 Leyden avenue Riverdale after selling their property for 15000 to Chicago Heights where they will live with daughter Carrie Pfiel and family at 1816 Scott street The Dutts long active in business and local affairs retired ten to twelve years ago and are headed for better health and happiness with well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dutt
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Chicago Heights
Carrie
Henry Pfiel
Ernest Balgeman
Scott Street
Pfiel
Dutt
Mr. Dutt
Thy Mother Poem Wins Daily Paper Contest
A Chicago Evening American poem titled Thy Mother won first place in a paper conducted contest. The piece honors mothers and reflects on a mother’s tireless care and steadfast affection across life’s hardships. The verse urges gratitude for a mother’s guidance and loving support.
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Chicago Evening American
Dolton Board reorganizes with new treasurer appointed
Dolton village board adjourned session renewed with Victor Cardin named treasurer and Fred Schubert sworn in as trustee. New appointments include W F Propper as attorney W E Cardin treasurer C H Smythe collector Dr M R Weidner health officer A W Hersey village engineer and Henry Krueger janitor. Committees listed with members and a zoning committee created led by Trustee Connors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Krueger
Harms
Hersey
Lincoln Avenue
Fred Schubert
W. F. Propper
W. E. Cardin
C. H. Smythe
M. R. Weidner
A. W. Hersey
Henry Krueger
Schubert
Connors
Mohr
Jacobsma
Dalton
Board of Local Improvements
Propper
Water Tax Notice from Riverdale Village
Water taxes are due and payable. The collector Chas Niemeyer will receive payments at the village hall on May 10 12 13 and 14 from 7 30 to 10 p m and at his residence. Taxes must be paid by May 15 to receive the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Niemeyer
Riverdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion
Memoriam
Bankers
J Dutt
Dolton Board
Victor Cardin
Concordia M._E. League
Banco
St. Paul’s
Ladies’ Aid
Dalton M. FE
Nairn
Trussell
Schmidt
Vestal
the Thray Club
Immanuel Church
Our Saviour’s Church
Tabernacle Guild
Ford
Stieman
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