Dolton Board Reappoints Staff As New Officials Take Seat
The Dolton village board installed the new administration with Trustee Weber succeeding Schaefer. President Dickelman announced key appointments including John Harris Jr as Treasurer and Fred Wesse as Truck Driver. Reports noted Lincoln avenue radio noise, sewer repairs, and a pending reduction in clerk bonds.
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Dickleman
Riverdale
Weber
Jis
Dickelman
Ife
John Harris,Jr
Wm. F. Propper
M. R. Weidner
Suhr
Berryman, Petersen & Suhr
Fred T. Ehlert
Harold Koehneke
Fred Wesse
Erffmeyer
Miller
Schnoor
Maurer
Diekman
Fred Waterman
Lincoln Avenue
147Th Street
Police Department
Harms
Luken Drug Store
vVillage
Dalton
Village Hall
L. Edward F. Brookfelt
Enmhe
American Legion
Col v
Village Votes Special Meeting On Water Accounts
A discussion led to a decision to hold a special meeting next Tuesday evening to discuss drafting an ordinance for collecting water accounts by the village collector. Bonds for plumber's licenses held by W. C. Zesech and Anthony Basile were approved.
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W. C. Zesech
Anthony Basile
Riverdale Board hears audit delay and cash shortage notice
Auditor Wubes told the village board at a Tuesday meeting that the complete audit will be ready for the next session. The collector’s books show a shortage in accounts of over $41,000. A report of the meeting will run in The Pointer next week.
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Wubes
Hansen Makes Good Pitcher Steals Spotlight At Dolton Park
Roy Hansen the elongated pitcher who starred in a charity game at Dolton Park last September 27 is highlighted for his whirlwind style. He shut out the Giants at New York in April and beat the Pirates last Saturday, helping Philadelphia to a 7 2 win and ending a Phils losing streak. Eddie Taylor, former Boston Nat, stars for Kansas City in the American Association and Bluege excites Cleveland fans with promise of a notable baseball future.
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Philadelphia Nationals
Dolton Park
Roy Hansen
Riverdale-Dolton All Stars
Harvey
Hansen
Giants
New York
Phils
Pittsburgh Pirates
Eddie” Taylor
Boston Nationals
Texas
Kansas City
American Association
New York Giants
Eddie
Bluege
Dalton Park
Cleveland
Banko and social events planned across Dolton Riverdale and Dalton
Community notices list multiple May 1932 gatherings in Dolton Riverdale and Dalton with banco card and pinochle parties at churches halls and homes. Prizes door prizes and refreshments noted. admission 25 to 55 cents. Events support local groups including American Legion Auxiliary St Marys Parish and Community chorus with dates May 17 18 19 20 21.
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Ladies’ Aid
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church
George Tuch
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
St. Mary’s School Hall
Paul Gall
American Legion Auxiliary No
Dalton Village Hall
St. Mary's Church of Riverdale
Euverybody
American Tegion Auxiliary No. 808
Dolton
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept Praised for Lightning Damage Rescue
Homeowner thanks Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department for prompt response after lightning struck and endangered the residence. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze and prevented destruction.
Electrical Storm Hurts Riverdale Neighborhood Homes
Last Friday night May 8 a severe electrical storm caused damage in Riverdale. Lightning struck a telephone pole and entered the Reich home at 52 FE 137th place starting a fire, which the Riverdale fire department quickly extinguished. Firemen estimate damage at 490 dollars. A tree in Reich yard was split near the home and another tree on Grant street was struck, with several telephone poles receiving damage from the storm.
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Russel Reich
Riverdale Fire Department
L. Ki
John Lempke
Grant Street
Fred C. Fowler Dies at 75 in Harvey Township
Fred C. Fowler of Harvey and Thornton Township died Sunday May 8 after a brief illness from heart trouble. Born November 6, 1872, he served 26 years as clerk of the Superior Court and over 25 years as Republican precinct committeeman. He survived by his widow and three brothers Edward George and Burt. Funeral services were held at the Harvey Elks Lodge with large attendance. interment followed in Hazelwood cemetery.
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Fred C. Fowler
Harvey
Thornton Township
Superior Court
Flewelling
Republican Precinete
Edward
George
Burt
Harvey Elks Lodge
Lodge
Vance
City Council
Hazelwood
Dalton native Irwin Harter dies at sister's home
Irwin Harter born May 4 1866 in Dalton died Sunday May 8 at his sister Jennie’s home 911 Chicago street Dalton after illness from influenza. He had lived in Chicago Heights 16 years. his wife died in 1915. He leaves sisters Jennie Julia and Harriet and brother Wesley. Burial in Oakland cemetery.
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Irwin Harter
George F
Fredericka Harter
Jennie
Chicago Street
Dalton
Chicago Heights
Julia
Wm. Waddell
Harriet
George Cunningham
Wesley
Harter
Thompson
Oakland Cemetery
Bremer Climbs From Danville To St Louis Cardinals
Bremer, a Danville Three I League product, moved from catcher to right field after strong hitting. He now wears the St Louis Cardinals uniform and is coached by Gabby Street among other St Louis stars, continuing a farm system path.
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Danville
Scout Troop 797 Plans Jobs Bureau and Grants for Summer
Scout News reports Troop 797 completed a 16 mile hike to Thornton and back on Saturday April 30 under Scoutmaster Fred Schmidt. Many scouts aim for Camp Owessippi this summer if funds allow, with plans for a troop employment bureau offering lawn mowing and window washing. The troop will form a large class for the Board of Review at Palmer Park next month while Tender Feet work on second class requirements and higher class scouts pursue merit badges.
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Thornton
Fred Schmidt
Owessippi
Board of Review
Palmer Park
Riverdale Police Officers Requested to Return to Village Clerk
Officers currently in the possession of the Riverdale Police Stars and Commissions must be returned to the Village Clerk within 10 days by order of the President and Board of Trustees. Peter J. Kurz, Village Clerk.
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Riverdale Police Stars
Riverdale
Peter J. Kurz
Local News Roundup Highlights Wait and Recital Plans
Asher Parker returns home from Hines Memorial Hospital after three months of treatment for high blood pressure and heart trouble and hopes to resume work at the Chicago Tribune by June 1. A recital by the High School and Junior College pupils of Miss Anna Hanschmann is set for Friday November 20 at 5 p.m. at the Dalton High School auditorium in Harvey Illinois.
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Asher Parker
Ivanhoe
Hines Memorial Hospital
Chicago Tribune
Anna Hanschmann
Harvey
Illinois
Dalton
Virginia Stanley
Phyllis Maughan
Murray Haskins
Earl Krueger
Elizabeth Fray
Gustave Horn
Elgin
Priday
Dietriegh Allermann
Allermann
Horn
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's School Hall
Mary Pilnich
Marvin Altringer
Elmer Kort
Ingor
Minn
Ernest Mulligan, Jr
Ernest Mulligan
County Hospital
Grace Diekman
Chicago Street
Wertman
Danville
Ill
G. Gallegos
Indiana Avenue
Mothers? Club
John Kasha
Ted Dreger
Banco
St. Mary’s Church
Maurice Gladstone
Illinois Central Viaduct
130Th Street
Gladstone
137Th Street
Ripley
M. Buechler
Riverdale Office Closed After Over Six Decades of Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad Riverdale station office, in operation for more than 60 years, closed last week affecting local freight handling and jobs. J. M. Deam led the Riverdale office for 30 years before moving to Dolton, with Abe Weimer transferring there for evening shift duties. Local factories will now route freight to Dolton. President Downs of Illinois Central defends railroad actions amid service cuts and cost reductions.
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Pennsylvania
R. R. Riverdale
Riverdale
J. M. Deam
Dolton
Frank Baker
Abe Weimer
President Downs
Illinois Central
Lindy Baby Found After Grave Discovery
The nation is shocked by the discovery of the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. five miles from the Lindbergh home. Neighbors report a hill side grave where the infant’s crushed head was found by passing drivers.
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Charles Windberg
Lindbergh
Cleanup push advances on Little Calumet and Thorn Creek
A Calumet Clean Stream Committee meeting at South Welands last Monday advocates stronger action to stop Chicago Heights from discharging raw sewage into Thorn Creek and the Little Calumet. Walter Haines and N J Paurlbere win pollution damages, prompting further suits led by Judge Webb and Jacob P DeYoung. Attorney Robert E Downs will represent the committee and a letter to Attorney General Carlstrom seeks urgent legal steps. The county board is asked to remove an old bridge abutment at Torrence Avenue near Globe Rendering Co plant.
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Calumet Cle Sunveams Committee
South Weland
Calumet
Thorn Creek
Walter Haines
Ustvey
N. J. Paurlbere
South Telland
Chicago Heights
Judge Webb
Thornton
Jacob P. DeYoung
South Holland
Clean Stream Committee
Robert E. Downs
Riverdale Relief Committee Report Details Aid and Transition
Riverdale Relief Committee reports 1932 winter aid including food fuel clothing and weekly medical service through April 15. relief work to be taken over by township salaried staff in Thornton, Calumet. Committee notes families assisted and cautions residents to request aid from Township Supervisor as another group operates in the township.
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Riverdale
Thet Dale
Thornton Township
Calumet
Edward L. Ryer
Marion McCorque
Riverdale Relief Committee
Flower Show Invitation From Garden Club Members
Flower lovers are urged to care for tits roses and peonies and prepare for the Spring Flower Show. Garden Club members will call to meet other gardeners and encourage exhibits. Watch The Pointer for Flower Show dates. Mrs. W. B. Graves is publicity chairman.
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Garden Club
Vehicle Tax Due in Village of Dalton by May 15
The village announces vehicle tax must be paid by May 15 to avoid trouble. The notice comes from the Police Department and emphasizes timely payment.
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Dalton
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Dolton Board
Schaefer
Riverdale Board
Fred Fowler
Scout News
Riverdale R. R
Little Calumet River
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W. B. Graves
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