Riverdale Board Sets Repairs and Appointments in Regular Session
Riverdale trustees approve street repairs starting on 137th street with stone orders and crossings to be fixed. Water meters at Federal Ice Co. found defective and garbage truck space to be repurposed. New appointments include water inspector William Ludwig and health officer Dr. J A Kollar. licenses granted for retail beverages. Continuous low water pressure prompts inquiry by Water Committee.
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Riverdale Board
Zornow
Schmidt
Ortell
140Th Street
Michigan
Edbrooke Avenue
Gruhlk2
School Street
Federal Ice Co
188Th Street
Janeschefski
Committee For
Justee Janeschefski
George Tuch
A. Allen
Wm. C. Ludwig
J. A. Kollar
Ofcer
Ivanhoe
Water Committee
Atlantic Street
138Th Street
Gollerneau
Chicago Water Department
Riverdale Proets Co
Better Streets Lift Spies-Brani Subdivision Growth
The Spies-Brani subdivision between Illinois Street and Indiana Avenue sees rapid construction after paving and modern improvements. Dalton residents push for sidewalks and curbs on Forest and Kanawha avenues, with the village board acting promptly to begin preliminary work. The community showcases progress as more homes rise and property values likely increase.
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Spies-Branigar
Illinois Street
Indiana Avenue
138Th Street
Dalton
Forest Avenue
Kanawha Avenue
Village Board
Valley
Lincoln
Indiana R. R
Licoln Avenue
Poppy Day Fund Drive Set May 27 28 In Illinois
War veteran groups set May 27 and 28 in Illinois for fundraising through poppy sales. Proceeds aid veterans hospitals cemeteries orphans and destitute families. Riverdale Dalton and South Holland proclaim Poppy Day and authorize sales by American Legion volunteers. recruits sought, contact Riverdale 0591.
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Illinois
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
American Legion
Riverdae
Sealed bids sought for Dolton mail carriage to railway station
Notice invites sealed proposals for carrying United States mails including parcel post between the Dolton Illinois post office and the C B I railroad station Dolton Illinois each way as needed. Applications available at the post office. Bids due by May 20 1927. L E Brookfelt P M
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United States
Dolton
Illinois
L. E. Brookfelt
P. M
Lost bulldog with white chest seeks owner
Lost black bulldog with white breast spot. Reward offered. Call The Pointer in Dolton 8. Found three keys at 138th and Atlantic in Riverdale. Call Riverdale 999. Lost brown brindle bulldog with white head spot named Rocky. Reward. Call Dolton 12 Earl Slaughter.
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Dolton
138Th
Atlantic Street
Riverdale
Rocky
Earl Slaughter
New St Paul School to Cost Sixty Five Thousand Dollars
Rev W J Kemnitz outlines plans for St Pauls new two story brick school and parish hall at 96 by 96 feet with basement playrooms toilets a 500 seat hall and 125 balcony, cost estimated at 65000 dollars and building to start June 1 with cooperations requested from members and friends.
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W. J. Kemnitz
Lutheran Church
Land
United States
St. Paul’s
W. Heinemann
K. L. Moll
J. J. Rauschert
C. Noack
Mr. Winterstein
H. Burmeister
C. Seidel
W. Gakemeier
Merbitz
W. Maurer
A. Kaeppel
F. W. Rademacher
E. Grothe
A. Luebker
C. ¥. Keller
A. C. Bernahl
E. Ludwig
L. Link
A. Wind
L. Homan
Wassmann
St. Paul’s New School
Local Notes Include Estate Settlement and City appointments
Mr and Mrs Wm Neering and daughters Margaret and Agnes return from Bay City Michigan after settling Mrs Neerings father Napoleon Grews estate in Riverdale. The Harvey City Council raises soft drink license to 100 a month and appoints F W Norton city clerk Frank E K Foster city attorney E J Harris police chief Paul G Robinson city engineer. A wind storm damaged signs and sheds. over 200 southwest deaths noted and Bankers Realty Syndicate to open a new subdivision May 15 at Cottage Grove Avenue with luncheon. Andy Rachenbaugh, former Yard Center section hand, was injured crossing Lincoln Avenue after a drinking incident.
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Wm. Neering
Margaret
Agnes
Bay City
Mich
Bankers Realty Syndicate
Sibley
Cottage Grove Avenue
Eagle Homestead
Battle Creek
Andy Rachenbaugh
Yard Center
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Punty Hospital
Harvey
F. W. Norton
John A. Alten
Frank EK. Foster
I E. J. Harris
Paul G. Robinson
Mrs. Albert Sokol Dies After Pneumonia Illness
The Albert Sokol family mourns as Mrs. Sokol dies at St. Margaret's hospital Hammond after a week with pneumonia. She leaves husband, five year old daughter Marian, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas Milhahn, brother Gustav and other relatives. Funeral at 2 o'clock at home and 2:30 at Ridge M. E. Church. burial Oakland cemetery.
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Albert Sokol
Ridge M. EB
Sellhaus
Oakland Cemetery
Mad dog causes chase through South Holland area
On May 6 a dog in South Holland behaved aggressively, fighting other dogs and approaching dairy cows near the Calumet river. Local resident Peter Van Drunen shot the animal after tracking it for half a mile. Authorities advise residents with bitten dogs to monitor them. A Bunco party is announced for May 27 at Dalton village hall with prizes and refreshments.
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South Holland
159Th
Cottage Grove Avenue
Peter P. van Drunen
Mr. VanDrunen
Calumet River
Bunco
Loyal Workers
Dalton Village Hall
Village Sealed Bids Sought for Pump Engine Machinery
Riverdale village invites sealed bids by 7:30 p m May 24 1927 for sale of a pump engine and other useless machinery stored in the pump house. The board may reject all bids. George L Koehler village clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Paper suits from cellulose yarn used in Germany WWI era
Textile history note explains cloth from cellulose yarn used for so called paper suits in Germany during the world conflict. Cellulose material is formed into paper and cut into strips then spun into yarn with waste fibers from cotton and flax added to produce thread.
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Germany
Seven Contractors Submit Ride For Laying New Water System Bids
The Dotton Board convened, approving a $50 license for Armington after improper plumbing at Chicago street building. drainage issues prompt halt and cost review. Committees clash over parkway catch basins, underground lines and cost estimates. May 27 Poppy Day approved and street numbers requested. Indiana Harbor seeks temporary action.
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Dotton Board
Harris
Cross
Harvey
Armington
Chicago Street
Schubert
Sheridan Avenue
Mohr
Shepard Co
Parkway
Smith
Village Hall
Cuvier Service Co
Elmer G. Boettger
William Faden
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
John R. Robertson Co
Indiana Harbor
Death of Dalton Resident Max Staab at 71
Max Staab a longtime Dalton resident of 42 years died Monday May 9 at his home 561 Lincoln avenue aged 71 after a paralytic stroke from long standing toxic goitre He was a retired cabinet maker with 25 years at Full Man Co and later a crossing watchman for Western Indiana R A He was born in Bavaria Germany emigrating in 1883 to Elmira NY then Chicago He leaves widow Anna Staab three sons Theodore Milwaukee Charles and Joseph Chicago two daughters Mary Mrs Rudolph Van Dam and Anna Mrs Harold Foresburg Roseland 12 grandchildren three goat grandchildren and many neighbors Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at the house and 230 pm at Immanuel Church Interment Cedar Park Cemetery.
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Max Staab
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Staab
Fullman Company
Western
Indiana R. A
Bavaria
Germany
America
Elmira
Chicago
Anna Staab
Theodore
Milwaukee
Charles
Joseph
Mary
Rudolph van Dam
Anna
Harold Foresburg
Roseland
Immanuel Church
Rev
Kreiss
Cedar Park Cemetery
Dolton Troop Meeting Scheduled at Miss Stanczik’s Home
Dolton Girl Scout unit announces a meeting at Miss Stanczik’s home this Friday evening May 13 1927 at 7 80 p m. The gathering invites all Dolton scouts to attend and discuss upcoming activities.
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Dolton
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137Th Street
William Ludwig
Stewart Avenue
Forest
Kanawha Avenues
Kemnitz
Esfof & Stolen oVverco
Manthey
Kanawha
Forest Avenues
Dolton Girl Scout News
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