Dolton Elects New Village Board for 1937
Dolton’s newly elected village board was sworn in at the regular semi monthly session. Members drew four or two year terms. appointments were made for treasurer, attorney, health officer, engineers, and police and fire staff. The meeting closed with bouquets for officials and promises to serve the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Simi Die
Hastings
Weber, Schnoor
Erffmeyer
Wernicke
Fike
Watson
Robert C. Haney
Maurer
Diekman
Waterman
Charles T. Heidenrich
L. Edward Brookfelt
Dalton
Robert Haney
William C. Dorman
Arthur E. Dillner
Tl. L. Summerfield
Philip G. Thomson
Suhr
Berryman, Petersen and
Charles T. Heidenvich
Grover Cogswell
Heniff Isler Unite In May Wedding At St Benedicts
Miss Rita Heniff daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Heniff of Midlothian wed Elmer Isler son of Mr and Mrs Harold Isler of Blue Island on Saturday May 8 at St Benedicts church Blue Island. Rev B Gross officiated with Eleanor Leyden maid of honor Harold Isler best man. The reception followed at the Lions Club Midlothian with over 100 guests. The couple will reside at 2414 West 70th Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Heniff
Edward Heniff
Lawndale Avenue
Midlothian
Elmer Isler
Harry Nicholson
Lions Club
West 70Th Street
Chicago
Homewood Man Escapes in Hindenburg Explosion
Colonel Nelson Morris of Homewood survived the Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst New Jersey on May 6 after leaping from the burning dirigible to rescue friend Burtis Dolan of Chicago. Dolan died in the crash among 35 fatalities. Morris was hospitalized in Lakewood then released the next day. He had previously faced criticism for firing a Globe Rendering Co. superintendent over wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Morris
Homewood
Lakehurst
N. J
Burtis Dolan
Chicago
Dolan
Col. Morris
Lakewood
Harry Robinson
Globe Rendering Co
Bishop Shiel to Confirm 118 at St Marys Riverdale
Confirmation will be conferred on a class of 118 at St Marys Church in Riverdale next Friday evening May 21 at 730 p m His Excellency Bernard Shiel will administer the sacrament.
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Shiel
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s, Church
Riverdale
Bernard Shiel
Ivanhoe Civic Club Meets May 17 in Mills and Sons Office
The Ivanhoe Civic Club will hold its regular meeting Monday May 17 at 8 p m in the Mills and Sons office at 114th Street and Stewart Ave All Ivanhoe residents are invited to join Plans for future improvements will be discussed New officers will preside A social evening is planned Registering new residents is encouraged.
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Ivanhoe
Riverdale Seeks Bids for 1 Percent Dump Truck
The Village of Riverdale invites bids for a 1 percent ton dump truck with a 157 inch wheel base. Details are from the Clerk. bids due May 25, 1937 at 7 30 p.m. The board may reject any or all bids. Peter J Kurz Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Peter J. Kurz
C and EIT To Run Motor Cars
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad introduces two streamlined motor cars to run daily from May 20 between Danville and Cypress NL a 242 mile route. The 75 foot long air conditioned cars seat 68 and include mail and express apartments. Built by American Car and Foundry Co they average 4.5 miles per gallon and reach 80 mph. President C T O Neal says the service should recapture business lost to buses and private autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Danville
Cypress
American Car and Foundry Co
C. T. O’neal
Poppy Day Observed in Riverdale and Dalton May 22
Poppy Day will be observed in Riverdale and Dalton on Saturday May 22 with flowers ordered from government hospitals made by disabled veterans The American Legion Auxiliary will sell the poppies and accept no set price Proceeds support disabled veterans and their families The memorial poppies imitate the red wild poppies of France and Belgium and symbolize sacrifices of American soldiers in World War I The program also provided employment and occupational therapy for many disabled men The appeal is to buy the poppies on May 22 1937.
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Riverdale
Dalton
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
France
Belgium
The
American Legion
Mrs Mary Zirzow funeral held in Monee Illinois
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Zirzow 308 KE 184th street were on Tuesday May 11 at Bachmann Funeral Home at 1 30 pm Rev Philip H Bassler of Immanuel Evangelical Church officiated and burial was at St Pauls Cemetery Monee Illinois She was born August 14 1867 in Marseilles Illinois married Herman Zirzow December 11 1887 They lived on a farm at Monee then moved to Riverdale where she resided thirty five years Also survived by two brothers Fred Gerloss Monce August Matte son and three sisters Elizabeth Bielfeldt Anna Ziemer Rose Gerloss with a son Harry and a daughter Olive Mansing deceased.
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Mary Zirzow
184Th Street
Bachmann
Philip H. Bassler
Immanuel Evangelical Church
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Monee
Ill
Zirzow
Marseilles
Herman Zirzow
Riverdale
Miers. Zirzow
Harry
Olive Mansing
Fred Gerloss
Monce
August
Matteson
Elizabeth Bielfeldt
Anna Ziemer
Rose Gerloss
Waterproof Wristwatch Hits Market For Divers
A waterproof wristwatch debuts for divers and water enthusiasts. The device promises reliable timekeeping under immersion and could appeal to swimmers surfers and casual weekend dunkers.
Local residents share news on homes and births in Dolton area
Mr. and Mrs Edward Albrecht sold their five room bungalow at 124 Oak to Mr and Mrs Edward Spaer who moved it a block away. A six pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Eddie Lewis of Roseland on Wednesday May 12. A farewell party honored Mr and Mrs Adolph Struven who became Detroit plant superintendents. Virginia Zoller underwent appendicitis surgery at Ingalls Memorial. Ronald Ray born to Mrs Ray Kester in Chicago Heights. Twin girls Mary Elizabeth and Ardath Anders celebrated their fourth birthday. Local events include band plans for Decoration Day and the Cook County Supervisors Association re election. A road grading halt paused to protect a robin nest with four eggs. Robert Volkmar recovering from bronchitis and appendicitis after surgery at St Francis Hospital.
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Ais
Edward Albrecht
Oak Street
Edward Spaer
Adolph Straven
Highlawn Hose House
Struven
United Air Cleaner Plant
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
97Th
Cottage Grove Ave
Max Struven
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
State Street
Virginia Zoller
Elmer Kort
144Th Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Ray Kester
Riverdale
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Ronald Ray
Mary Lou
Shirley Mae Schmidt
Hugo Schmidt
Michigan Avenue
Lois Lembeke
Lorene Waddell
Dalton
Hot Springs
Ark
Theodore Staab
Lansing
Ernest Ehlert
Gertrude Ehlert
Indian Lake
St. Joe
Michigan
Fred Danielson
Emma Rampke
Herman Dreesen
Mary Elizabeth
Ardath Anders
Herman Anders
Gene Kortenhoven
Wallace Street
Roseland
Thornton Forest Preserve
Robert Volkmar
Wentworth Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Anniversary Edition Delays For The Pointer Paper
The Pointer marks its anniversary with a longer preparation time than expected. Started in May 1907 the paper notes a six month usual lead time for such editions and acknowledges a lengthy process ahead.
Sisters Reunited After Twenty Five Years in Riverdale
Two sisters Miss Florence Mohr of Riverdale and Mrs. Edgar Armstrong of Hammond Ind were joyfully reunited after a 25 year separation. The discovery began with a Danville Ill newspaper ad leading to contact and a late night drive from Hammond to Riverdale May 6. They then visited Lidell Ill to meet two more sisters Mrs Mabel Renfro and Mrs James Evans.
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Riverdale
Florence Mohr
Edgar Armstrong
Jefferson Avenue
Hammond
Ind
Danville
Ill
Hildreth
Sidell
Beware of Peddlers at Dalton Near Lincoln Avenue
Mrs. J Parks of 14148 Lincoln Ave reported to the Dalton police a soap peddler befriended her for coffee Thursday afternoon then feigned illness and left. Her purse containing eight dollars disappeared two hours later as the woman headed toward the street car line. Police seek the peddler and remind residents that peddlers must have permit and license in Dalton and should be checked before purchases.
Chicago Yard Employs 80 at Dalton Brickworks
A workforce of about 80 men is hired this week at the Chicago brickyard in Dalton, nearing the prior level of 100. With rising construction activity, brickmakers foresee lasting employment gains and potential permanent work in the yards.
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Chicago
Dalton
Bridal shower for Ruth Mullen precedes Riverdale wedding
Ruth Mullen of Riverdale celebrated at home with 26 friends who brought gifts for her upcoming marriage to Edward Bogenschneider of Riverdale. The couple plans to wed June 5 at Our Savior's Church. Also noted is a bridge opening due to an incident on Indiana avenue and a Ohio honeymoon couple, Alfred and Mrs Becker, who married May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mullen
Arthur Mullen
Wentworth Avenue
Riverdale
Edward 3Ogenschneider
Michigan Avenue
Our Savior’s Church
Blue Island
Indiana Avenue
Alfred Becker
Akron
Ohio
Ann McDonald
Happy Eight
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Arthur Dillner
Clarence Pfotenhauer
Paul Stone
William Schaefer
J. P. Lau
Frank Wesse
Anthony F. Basile
Fire Department
Board of Trustees
Diekman, Wernicke
Heniff Isler
Hindenburg
Ivanhoe Civic Club
GC. A. Brown
Gertrude Sutherland
C & Eit
Eddie Lewis
Lewis
Viola Rampke
Chicago Yard
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