New Riverdale Harvey Sewer Project Approved
The six mile interceptor sewer will run from the Calumet treatment works at 127th Street east of the Western Indiana tracks in Riverdale to Harvey. L. A. Healy Co. won the contract for 1,629,000 dollars and work to be completed by July 1, 1985 under government loaned funds and Sanitary District bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
127Th Street
Indiana
Riverdale
Harvey
L. A. Healy Co
Philip Harrington
Pointer
Sanitary District
Sanitary Board
U. S. Suprem
Walter Haines
Thornton
Wentworth Avenue
Park Avenue
Dalton
South Holland
Phoenix
Harrington
Calumet
134Th St
134Th Street
Forest Ave
Forest Avenue
136Th Street
Indiana Avenue
146Th Street
Emerald Avenue
Calumet Boulevard
Center Avenue
Card of Thanks to All Who Shared Our Bereavement
Card notices show gratitude from Mrs. Mary Parker and Relatives Mr and Mrs August Dinges and Mr and Mrs Peter Reitz of Riverdale for kindness and sympathy. John Basheart of Dalton returned home after months with his brother Joseph in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Parker
August Dinges
Peter Reitz
Riverdale
Baroda, Mich
John Basheart
Dalton
Joseph
New York City
John Boyens
Beecher
Crete
Emma
George Tuch
Tuch
May
Mrs Diekman Dies Suddenly After Heart Attack
Mary Diekman wife of Andrew S Diekman died May 8 1934 from a heart attack. Born in Germany March 30 1860 she came to America at seven and lived in Chicago before marrying Ayvan Diekman March 28 1883. Survived by husband two daughters Grace and Mabel Wertman son Herbert two grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral at Chicago street Dalton at 2:30 conducted by Rev Vance with burial at Cedar Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Diekman
Andrew S. Diekman
Germany
America
Chicago
AnAyvan Diekman
Grace Diekman
Mabel Is. Wertman
Herbert
Marymae Wertman
Donald Gordon Diekman
Harold
Minnie Thiel
F. W. Deucer
Chicago Street
Dalton
Rev. Vance
Cedar Park Cemetery
Alderman Lindell Joins Arterial Streets Subcommittee
Alderman Arthur G. Lindell is named to a special sub-committee to consider an ordinance labeling certain Chicago streets as an arterial highway system and designating streets for motor fuel tax funded construction. The tentative 9th ward arterial list includes State Street and several numbered streets, with possible additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Lindell
Chicago
9Th Ward
State Street
119Th St
115Th St
107Th St
127Th St
103Rd St
South Park
Board of Local Improvements
Death of Asher Parker in Ivanhoe Illinois
Asher Parker aged 72 died May 3 after an illness since January. A printer by trade he served ten years as Chicago Tribune proofreader and lived in Ivanhoe Riverdale for eight years. A Spanish American War veteran he belonged to Typographical Union No. 16 Cecilia Lodge A F and A M Chicago. Survived by widow a brother and two sisters funeral May 12 at Bachman chapel Bolton with Masonic Lowvale lodge officiating interment Cedar Park cemetery.
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Asher Parker
Lower Avenue
Ivanhoe
Chicago Tribune
Riverdale
Typographical Union No. 16
Cecilia Lodge
Chicago
Rockville
Bachman Chapel
Bolton
Keiter
Masonic Lowvale Lodge
Dolton
Cedar Park Cemetery
Dolton Bakery Moves to 157384 South Halsted Street Harvey
The Dolton Bakery will move to 157384 South Halsted Street in Harvey on May 14 with Theodore Koch Grocery and Market handling bakery goods for local customers. The bakery is open for inspection at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
South Halsted Street
Harvey
Theodore Koch Grocery and Market
Dolton Bakery
Fish fry at Tim's Tavern on Halsted tonight
Tim's Tavern on Halsted Street between 138th and 187th streets hosts a fish fry tonight with all invited. A frog legs night occurs every Wednesday and fried chicken is served every Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsted Street
138Th
187Th Street
Riverdale Board Chooses New Chief and Sets Liquor Rules
Riverdale board in regular session May 8 appointed Frank Mraz as Chief of Police with an amended cabinet and approved a new beverage ordinance. Reports include Treasurer and Collector statements, auditor findings, and bids for coal. Drainage issues near 154th street and a Boy Scouts event at the village hall were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Claussen
Arthur L. Lussenhop
Hugo E. Sehmidt
Herbert F. Zornow
J. A. Kollar
Frank Mraz
Frank Stieman
Edward A. Ripley
Wm. Nottorf
Gus Flynn
John Miller
Nelson
Schroll
Strandberg Bros
Halsted
154Th Street
Trusee
Ill
Acme Coal Company
Fred B. Schubert
West Virginia
Pocahontas
Hanschmann
Torpy
Ivanhoe Baseball Park
Illinois Department of Public Buildings
Division of Highways
Board of Local Improvements
Riverdale police recover abandoned stolen Chrysler
Police found a stolen Chrysler sedan left on Halsted street between 137th and 138th on Sunday May 6 at 9 p.m. The owner Patar Deawrnialy VIPAT Tydiann avenue said the car had been stolen that day. The vehicle was not stripped but the motor failed to function. A local social and community notices section records Mother's Club roses and birthday parties among parish groups, plus a Dolton accident with three people injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Halsted Street
137Th
138Th Street
Patar
St. Mary’s Parish
Marie Morgan
Sacred Heart Parish
Chicago
St. Mary’s Church
Joe Kappas
Sam Raider
Lincoln Ave
Graham-Paige
Wm. ‘Baker
Kanawha Ave
Doblon
Lincoln Avenue
Catherine McLaughlin
Gomphers School
Myrtle Dreesen
East End Ave
Frank Kleinz
Dolton
Main
Chicago Streets
Frank
Ray Manning
Main Street
W. C. Grayson
University Ave
Darling and Co
Manning
58Th Precinct
Marjorie Tiedeman
Ruth Matthiesen
Beverly Berrier
Dorothy Zilsberger
Lois Unruh
Annie Jasma
Dorothy Anna Brown
Hazel Sutton
Madelyn Middleborn
Antoinette Linard
Bettey Bender
Peter
Clarence Jacobsma
Dalton
Jacobsma
Crown Point
Ind
H. Baumgartner
McElliot
M. Kane
Oak Park
F. Moriarity
Austin
Green
R. Irvine
Heinberg
M. Freehaus
J. Herdt
H. Volkm
Riverdale Village vs American Surety Co bond case set for trial
Obeldobel bond case placed on Judge Tolly's calendar for call May 2 and trial May 8. The Law Bulletin notes May 8 motions at 10 p.m. and no call of common law cases until further notice. Village ready to proceed once set for trial.
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Riverdale
Amercian Surety Co
New York
Obeldobel
Tolly
Law Bulletin
Holly
Rand Instruments Will Be Collected and Stored in Village Hall
Dolton board met May 8 in regular session. Bills totaling about 975 dollars were ordered paid. April treasurer’s balance was 2,525.71 and accepted. Cinders for streets were approved. a hole on Irving avenue was noted. Ditches and drainage work, catch basin, and water meters repairs were discussed. Tire quotes, grass seed, and a window repair were approved. Community notices mention Eastern Star meeting at 3381 Main and local fire, boxing, and wrestling events nearby.
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Dolton
Schnoor
Erffmeyer
Erifmeyer
Irving Avenue
Packard
Schuman
Chicago Street
Preston
Weber
Main Street
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Drifmeyer
Third Alarm fire film at Dolton Theatre May 11 12
The Third Alarm, a dynamic portrayal of firefighters in action, comes to Dolton theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings May 11 and 12. Sponsored by the Dolton Volunteer Fire Dept, proceeds fund new equipment and a drill tower in Chicago Heights. Ticket prices are 25 for adults and 10 for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Theatre
Dolton Volunteer Fire Dept
Chicago Heights
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New Riverdale
Andrew Diekman
Riverdale Board Meeting
Robinson
Hanihan
Pelice
Appropriations
Wealth
Dickelman
Rand
Elmer Krause
George Schaefer
Eastern Star
Herb” Bremer
Hutchinson Ball Club
Western Association
Herb
Riverdale Fire Department
Arcady Farms Milling Company
Whittier
Garcia Moreno Council
Knights of Columbus Harvey
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