Haines Urges Local Tax Payment Offices Use
Thornton township collector Walter Haines calls property owners to pay taxes at designated local banks or the Harvey office to avoid penalties and long lines. Payments accepted through May 24 in banks and at 174 East 154th Street. Harvey office hours 9 am to 4 pm daily, including Saturdays. deadline May 26, penalty June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Walter Haines
Thornton Township
Mr. Haines
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Harvey
East 154Th Street
Poppies Aid Disabled War Veterans Through Legion Efforts
Disabled World War I veterans gain from the poppy drive led by Mrs. James Strand of Paul Gall Unit No 303. More than 12.6 million poppies are produced yearly generating about 120000 dollars in earnings and supporting rehabilitation, legal aid, and postage for veterans in hospitals and workrooms nationwide.
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America
James Strand
Paul Gall
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Poppy
Ivanhoe Civic Club Spring Frolic At Bel-Air May 24
The Ivanhoe Civic Club and friends will host its annual spring frolic at the Bel-Air on 147th Street just east of the I.C.R.R. on Saturday evening May 24. An imported special orchestra will play for dancing and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Civic Club
Bel- Air
147Th Street
Ivanhoe Bus Route Change Benefits Local Residents
Ivanhoe residents on 144th street gained new bus service operated by the South Suburban Safeway Line starting Thursday May 8 after the Tilinocis Commerce Commission approved a franchise change. The route runs from Harvey east on 144th to Wabash then Main and Chicago road to the Dalton terminal, with connections to Dolton and Chicago Heights. A Dolton-voicing committee led by Dr. C F Pegenau helped move the change forward, noting convenience for Ivanhoe and business district access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
144Th Street
South Suburban Safeway Line
Tilinocis Commerce Commission
Harvey
144Th
Wabash Avenue
Wabash
142Nd Street
Main Street
Main
Chicago Road
Dalton Terminal
Candyland Confectionery Store
Chicago Heights
Lansing
Calumet City
Dolton
Stewart
Riverdale Sailors Serve on U S S Fuller at San Diego
Riverdale youths Kurt Ackerman and Herman G. Horn serve in the U S Navy on the Pacific coast aboard the troop transport U S S Fuller anchored at the San Diego naval base. They are ship mates of Don Dunaway, another local boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Ackerman
Herman G. Horn
Uncle Sam
Navy
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Calif
Don Dunaway
Two Dogs Bite a Man In Riverdale News
Fred S. Estes, a longtime Big Four handbill distributor, reported two dog bites within one hour on 137th street and Edbrooke avenue in Riverdale. He received first aid, then returned reporting a left leg bite, with the dogs tied for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Fred S. Estes
Douglas Boulevard
Big Four Delivery Service
Estes
137Th Street
Edbrooke Avenue
Dolton Red Cross First Aid Station Opens at Fire Hall
The Dolton fire department was designated a Red Cross Highway Emergency First Aid station. Splints and first aid gear were delivered, with signs directing motorists to the station at Lincoln and Main, Greenwood Road and Main, and Main and Lincoln. Readiness rules limit care to emergency first aid. no fees or second treatments. victims pay any medical costs. reports and supplies must be tracked. cooperation with the Red Cross remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Chicago
Dalton Fire Station
Lincoln
Main Street
Greenwood Road
Lincoln Avenue
A. P. Frerichs
J. P. Lau
Wm. Schaefer
Russell Schaefer
H. J. Dickelman
Lieut
Elmer Steiner
Charles T. Heidenrich
L. F. Ripley
H. J. Mohr
William Ehlers
Robert Ripley
George Colwell
Women’s Society of Christian Service Supper at Dalton church
The Dalton Methodist church Women’s Society of Christian Service will hold a smorgasbord supper on Tuesday May 27 from 5 to 7 pm. The evening circle meets Friday May 16 at 8 pm with Miss Edna Lund hosting and Mrs Martha Tourtellotte leading. On May 21 the society attends a district meeting at Normal Park church.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Dalton Methodist Church
Women’s Society
Edna Lund
Martha Tourtellotte
Normal Park
South Suburban Announces New Bus Service Info Line
For information concerning South Suburban new bus service, call In ter ocean 9744. 27tt
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Interocean
Dolton Board Names Officers After April 15 Election
Dolton village hall last Tuesday saw the induction of officers elected April 15. Ira J. Hastings became president with Robert C. Haney as clerk and trustees Frank Diekman Joseph Locher and James Mossell. L Edward Brookfelt was named police magistrate. Retiring trustee Fred E Waterman received thanks for service. Hastings announced committees and appointments including village attorney Arthur Dillner and firemen William Schaefer Peter Lau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dillner
Ira J. Hastings
Robert C. Haney
Frank B. Diekman
Joseph L. Locher
James Mossell
L. Edward Brookfelt
Fred E. Waterman
Waterman
Hastings
Wernicke
Diekman
Fike
Mossell
Watson
Locher
H. L. Summerfield
William Schaefer
Peter Lau
Charles T., Heidenrich
Grover Cogswell
Clarence Pfotenhauer
Fred Ehlert
Alfred Kort
Emily Ripley
L. A. Davidson
James T.wilkes
Frank Wesse
Anthony Basile
Summerfield
Illinois Commerce Commission
Safeway Lines
Harvey
Main Street
144Th Street
144Th
Park Avenue
Oak Street
138Th Street
Harmony Choral Club to Present Spring Concert
The Harmony Choral Club members from Dolton Riverdale and Ivanhoe rehearse for the annual spring concert to be held Monday evening May 26 at 8 at the Bowen school auditorium Riverdale. Sponsored by the Dolton Riverdale Woman's club. Tickets are twenty five cents from any member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Choral Club
Dolton
Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Bowen School
Dolton-Riverdale Woman’s Club
Engagement Announced for Miss Marjorie Cogswell
Dolton announces the engagement of Marjorie Cogswell to Elmer L. Meyer. Both sets of parents reside in Dolton.
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Frank Cogswell
Dolton
Marjorie Cogswell
Elmer L. Meyer
Edwin Meyer
May Day festival attendees travel to event
Mrs. H. J. Anders and son Robert Mrs. L. R. Gardiner and son Billy Miss LaVerne Engel and Mrs. N. M. Tourtellotte attended the May Day festival and left Dalton early Friday morning to be there when the trumpet opened the program at 1 p. m. En route they stopped for Miss Mary Elizabeth Anders a student at DePauw University who also accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Anders
Robert
L. R. Gardiner
Billy
LaVerne Engel
N. M. Tourtellotte
Dalton
Mary Elizabeth Anders
DePauw University
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First Trust and Savings Bank
First National Bank
August Fels
Frederick King
Pat Feeley
Albert Hahne, Jr
Joseph E Mieczynski
John Shimkus
Auxiliary
Gordon Beck
Hines
U. S
All America
Legion
American Legion
Carl L. Maurer
Michigan Avenue
Iit’s News
Dolton Board
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