Concrete Streets For Maurer Subdivision Plans
The Dolton Board met in regular session, approving 25 street lights for Sibley and Lincoln avenues near Oakland cemetery. The Local Improvements Board set May 31 for a public hearing on concrete streets and water extension in the Maurer subdivision, with bidding sheets at Trustee Gentry’s home and a $25 deposit refundable upon return.
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Dolton
Harris
Gentry
Connors
Smith
Schubert
Sheridan Avenue
New York
Sibley Street
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
Old Village
Stoney Island Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Mohr
Illinois Roadway Lines
Kankakee
Crete
Chicago
Dalton
Halsted Street
Savage
Dana A. Haley
Hall
Goodfellowship Club
Acme Steel Co
Bell Telephone Co
Board of Local Improvements
Suhr
Maurer Subdivision
Bids Sought for Pump House Equipment in Riverdale
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids until 7 30 o'clock p m May 24 1927 for sale of pump engine and other useless machinery at the Pump House. The board may reject any or all bids. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Miss Alberta Shoop Weds Ed ward Watson in Chicago Heights
Shoop Watson wedding unites Alberta Shoop daughter of Dalton residents with Ed ward Watson of Thornton Illinois last Saturday May 14 at Chicago Heights Methodist church. Rev A Bauman officiated with Miss Marcella Buchler as maid of honor and Carl Watson as best man. Bride wore white georgette and carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. couple begins housekeeping in Dolton.
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Alberta Shoop
Albert Shoop
Dalton
Edward Watson
Thornton, Ill
Chicago
A. Bauman
Marcella Buchler
Carl Watson
Dolton
Poppy Day Drive Set Across Illinois May 27
Poppy Day on May 27 aims to raise funds for war veterans across Illinois. Riverdale Dalton and South Holland expect strong support with about 75 workers and involvement from the American Legion Paul Gall Post, Women’s Auxiliary, and Girl Scout Troops. Poppies will be sold publicly for 10 cents and up, with proceeds aiding hospitals, orphans, cemeteries, and burials.
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Illinois
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Chicago
Women’s Auxiliary
The
L. F. Ripley
Girl Scout Troops
Dalton 81
New Public Health Nurse Joins District Staff
Charlyne Pendelton becomes district public health nurse assigned by Supervising Nurse Harriet M. Fulmer. Pendelton took charge last Monday. She is energetic, eager to improve efficiency and asks for support from the community.
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Charlyne Pendelton
Harriet M. Fulmer
Miss Pendleton
Supers Set To Battle Ashland Robins Next Sunday
Local fans await a standout baseball matchup as the Supers challenge the Ashland Robins. The Supers return to form after a 11 to 4 win over Latek A. C. last Sunday and feature strong pitching by Struss and a solid batting day from McGrain. Weather was cold but fans turnout remained solid as Stienhauer led off in three innings.
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Ashland Robins
A. C
Struss
McGrain
W. Stienhauer
Young mother dies in tragic Belmon t blaze at 1351 Belmont
Ida Zoller Riley formerly of Riverdale and Mrs William J Riley died after a kitchen fire caused by naphtha oil explodes at a bungalow purchase down town. Firefighter bystander saved the 2 year old Gloria as flames enveloped the mother. Inquest blamed the oil can and naptha. Funeral set for Saturday at St Alphonsos Southport Ave. Interment St Boniface.
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Chicago
Belmont Avenue
Wm. J. Riley
Ida Zoller
Riverdale
Adolph Zoller
Gloria
Helena
John Gertzen
Roseland
Josephine
Theodore Schlueter
New Orleans
Mollie
E. Raustrom
Pullman
Thaddeus
Dalton
Jacob
Raymond
St. Alphonso’s Church
Southport Avenue
Wellington Street
St. Bonifice
Manthey Dolton Radio Service Ad
When your radio fails please call Manthey in Dolton at 7 717 for a 46-t service.
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Manthey
Dolton
Local Dolton Notes and Fortnightly Reports
The village of Dolton prints its treasurer’s annual report along with the Riverdale Park District treasurer’s report. Mrs. Caroline Constante was operated on at St. Luke’s hospital. Horace Smith, C. and E. engineer, visited and relayed family illness in Milwaukee while Horace Holmes returned from Little Rock in improved health. Floods disrupted mail and telegraph in Arkansas and Tennessee regions with high river levels near Memphis. Dolton residents are urged to contribute to flood relief. Jacksonville cousin Bernita Hutches in the Jacksonville High School Commencement May 27. The Schrum brothers sold 140 acres at Schrum road and State line. Jacob Lotz returned from Jue Island hospital after appendectomy May 4. Chief Decklar recovered two stolen cars last Sunday. Lawrence Thuhl fined $200 for disorderly conduct before Judge Albrecht. Dolton M E church Ladies Aid to hold a public dinner May 26 at noon.
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Dolton
Riverdale Park District
Caroline Constante
St. Luke’s Hospital
Riverdale
Horace Smith
Dalton
Danville
Ralph
Milwaukee
Horace Holmes
Little Rock
Ark
First National
Memphis
Dolton Friends
Harry Hutches
Jacksonville
Decklar
Jordan
Studebaker
Lawrence Thuhl
Robert Albrecht
Riverdale Girl Scout Investiture Highlights Local Scout Badges
Girl Scout Riverdale Troop No. 1 held its annual investiture at Bowen school with Miss Ruth Pease officiating. Several girls earned citizen and Tenderfoot pins, hostesses, and special badges while others advanced to second class. The troop celebrated with games led by Miss Pease and welcomed visitors Mrs. Dieck and Mr. and Mrs. Colebourn. A Dal ton Troop meeting is planned for Monday evening May 23 at 7 30.
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Riverdale
Bowen School
Ruth Pease
Gertrude Baumgartner
Grace Dengler
Edith Dengler
Louise Wesse
Edith
S. Alberta Shoop
Stanczik
Viola Reich
Grace Kaalianes
Millicent
Phyllis Dieck
LaVerne Slusser
Pauline Werner
Vivian Dickelman
Audrey Baumgartner
Miss Pease
Dieck
Start With Clean Slate Motivates New Day Mindset
Johnson urges readers to begin each new day without prejudice, embracing a fresh start and clear focus despite past performance. The message emphasizes personal renewal and disciplined effort to improve.
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Johnson
Citizens Fight Thorn Creek Pollution From Chicago Heights
The South Holland Izaak Walton League leads a push to stop factory pollution along Thorn Creek and Little Calumet River. A 11 member committee gathered 323 signatures and pressed the Division of Waterways for action. State engineers met Chicago Heights officials to plan a remedy, with potential court action if pollution continues.
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Thorn Creek
Chicago Heights
South Holland Izaak Walton League
Barnes
Division of Waterways
South Holland
Harvey
Thornton
Glenwood
Little Calumet River
Sjobrom
J. P. DeYoung
N. J. Paarlberg
DeYoung
Ashdown
Heights
Notice For Bids On Coal For School District 148 Dalton
The Board of Education will receive bids for 315 tons of first grade pocahantas mine run coal 40 percent or better delivered to Lincoln Avenue Chicago Street and Highlawn buildings by July 15 1927. Bids due June 14 1927 at 8 p m. Secretary W H Baker reserves right to reject all bids.
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Board of Education of
Dalton
Illinois
Pocahantas Mine
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Highlawn
Board of Education of School District No
W. H. Baker
Interesting Banking Factoids From the Industry
The Southern Lumberman notes in a magazine feature that many aspects of banking hold interest, with the act of earning interest highlighted as among the most intriguing elements of the banking business.
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Lincoln Roadway Lines
Maurer
Oakland
Shoop-Watson
Frank Taylor
White Sox
Division of Waterways and the
Ida Zoller Riley
American Legion Auxiliary
Dalton Village
Young Peoples Society of
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
James E. Wellen
First Reformed Church of
107Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Ladies’ Aid of
St. Paul’s Church
Girl Scout News
Izaak Waltons
Yant
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