Riverdale Village Audit Reveals Large Shortage in Funds
The Riverdale Board met four hours to hear preliminary audit results for the period May 1, 1927 to April 30, 1982. The Special Assessment funds show a shortfall of 411,154.69 with yearly deficits listed from 1927 28 through 1931 32. Final report expected soon as board considers street resurfacing and other municipal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Wilkes
Oswald Obeldobel
Hazen
Solvay Sales Corp
Chicago
Torpy
Claussen
Bishop
West 138Th Street
Tyanhoz Civic Club
School Street
Clark Street
Zornow
Trustee Lane
Ready Mills
Martin
Indiana Avenue
138Th Street
State Highway Department
Halsted Street
Washington Park
Graves
O’ Peace
VanderVeen
Cook County Chiefs Form Metropolitan Police Network
State's Attorney Swanson will commission chiefs and 1 to 4 officers from 40 Cook County suburbs to act as regional police outside their towns. The plan, unveiled at Swanson's office, aims to coordinate enforcement, share info, and deploy aid across municipalities to deter racketeers and holdups. Sam Lederer of Winnetka was named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago
Swanson
Fred Ehlert
Dalton
Frank Stieman
Riverdale
Daily News
States’ Attorney’s Office
Oak Park
Des Plaines
William O. Freeman
Evanston
Freeman
Reds
Sam Lederer
Winnetka
Firemen Elect Officers in Flossmoor Meeting
The Community Firemen's Association of Flossmoor elected officers for 1932 33 on Monday May 23. M S Philips of Chicago Heights was named President with John Link of Blue Island as Vice President Wm Hart of Thornton became Secretary and L E Reich of Riverdale was chosen Treasurer. The Flossmoor firemen hosted visiting guests with a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossmoor
M. S. Philips
Chicago Heights
John Link
Blue Island
Wm. Hart
Thornton
L E. Reich
Riverdale
Riverdale seeks bids for street oiling deadline June 14
The Village of Riverdale will receive bids for oiling several streets. Specifications available at the village clerk’s office. All bids due by June 14 at 7 50 p m. The board may reject any or all bids. Peter J Kurz Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Peter J. Kurz
Jane Smith Wins Honors at University of Illinois
Jane Marie Smith of Oak Park graduates from the University of Illinois and is one of 83 honored with inscription on a bronze tablet for sustained scholarship. She joins Phi Beta Kappa and receives a special key bearing a star. Born in North Turvey, her father managed the telephone exchange, and her maternal grandfather was August Verhoven, a former Highlawn School teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Marie Smith
Oak Park
University of Illinois
Jane
Phi Betta Kappa
North Turvey
Police Recover Stolen Car Found Near West 188th Street
Riverdale police recovered a stolen vehicle found near the clay on West 188th Street and turned it over to its owner J. E. Thiel of 6810 Blackstone Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
West 188Th Street
J. E. Thiel
Blackstone Street
Chicago
Bank Robo ers End Streak at Riverdale Bank
Bank robbers entered The First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale forcing cashiers and staff to the floor and grabbing about $5,000 before fleeing in a Buick. Police traced a Chrysler license to Oak Park, but the robbers escaped. the bank is insured for 65 000 with no loss expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Stieman
Oak Park
Flower Show Plans Grow With Riverdale Gardens
Warm days and promising gardens fuel plans for Riverdale's most interesting flower show yet. Many gardeners cultivate special blooms for display and the Junior Flower Show gains interest with vegetables scrap books bird houses and related exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Gruhlke Slusser Nuptials At Riverdale Home
Miss Dorothy Gruhlke daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Gruhlke Riverdale and Frank Slusser of Dalton were married at the bride’s parents home 13828 Emerald avenue on Saturday May 21 at 8 pm Rev Herman H Keller officiating Bridesmaid was Miss Eleanor Gruhlke groomsman Raymond Arndt fifty relatives and friends attended A wedding dinner followed They will reside at 19 East 187th street Riverdale Gruhlke worked at Riverdale Telephone Co four years Slusser served in the Marines three years and works for Moran Beverage Co This brief notice from a local page honors the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
William Slusser
Dalton
U.S. Marines
Moran Beverage Co
East 187Th Street
Pointer
Carlyle Paper Co Closes Over Pollution Threats
The Carlyle Paper Co employing over 100 workers shut May 14 for an indeterminate period amid threatened damages suit over pollution of the Kaskaskia River south of Carlyle. The editor notes state sanitary water bills are proving effective as seen on the Wabash River where oil once killed life but now the water is clear and fish return. The piece asks how long residents on Thorn Creek and Little Calumet River must wait for Chicago Heights to clean up historic pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Paper Co
Kaskaskia
Carlyle
Wabash River
Wabash
Thorn Creek
Little
Calumet River
Chicago Heights
Riverdale Charity Show at Dalton Theatre June 1 and 2
Local notices urge buying tickets for 25 cents adults 25 cents children for the 58th Precinct Riverdale Charity Committee show at the Dalton theatre. Joe Brown stars in Fireman Save My Child with Peacock’s committee pushing a successful charity event. Memorial Day is May 30. banks close. banking Saturday suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton Theatre
Joe Brown
Peacock
H. H. Gallarnau
Tuyon & Healy
Chicago
Riverdale Park
W. 188Th Street
Gallarnau Company
Gallarnau
Bob Tornquist
Eggleston Ave
Fenger High School
Thornton Jr. College
Harvey
College Club
Sutton
Lasalle
139Th Street
Albert Beck
Mr. Beck
Brownwood
Texas
Otto Wagner
136Th Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Florence
Catherine Schabloske
Lincoln Avenue
Sarah Daniels
Michinga Avenue
St Mary’s Church
Glenwood Forest Preserve
Bob” Carey
Louie” Meyer
Indianapolis
Bob
John Rowan
Phoenix
Ariz
Edna Rowan
Frank Hiatt
Carl Garry
L. O. Gary
Thornton Township High School
Chicago University
Betty Robinson
Carl
Hans Miller
Mohawks
Memorial Day Parade Form and Services at Riverdale and Oakland
Memorial Day events will form at Riverdale village hall 10 a.m. with a parade lineup led by Marshall Carl Maurer and a color guard. Services then proceed at Oakland Cemetery Dalton at 11 a.m. featuring Rev. W. J. Kemnitz and a rifle salute, taps, and a star spangled banner encore by the American Legion Community Band. Patriot groups join civilians from Riverdale and Dalton for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Village Hall
Oakland Cemetery
American Legion
Paul Gall
Dalton
American Legion Post
Riverdale
John G
McPherson Circle
Womans Relief Corps
American Legion Auxliary
W. J. Kemnitz
Wm. Stern
Arthur Stern
Auto Crash Damages Sought in Craig Suit
Mrs. C. R. Craig seeks 77000 and Mr. C. R. Craig seeks 26150 in circuit court for injuries from an April 18 crash at 87th street and Cicero avenue. Defendants are John and Mrs. Goodwin of Norwood Park and Fay C. Waters and his wife of Harvey. The Craigs were passengers in Waters car after a mushroom farm visit. Both Craigs suffered leg fractures and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Craig
Narvey
87Th Street
Cicero Avenue
Craig
John Goodwin
Norwood Park
Fay C. Waters
Marshfield Avenue
Harvey
Craigs
Local Visitors and Birth Report Highlight Joliet Area
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mock and daughter Loretta of Joliet visited Mr and Mrs Gustav Gorehinski and family on Sunday May 2. Mr and Mrs David Miller of Indiana avenue announce the birth of a baby boy Wednesday May 18. Riverdale police detained three intoxicated men under the Illinois Central viaduct at 138th street early Thursday morning and held them at the station for identification. Mrs Ralph Dengler will visit her mother in Danville, Illinois for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mock
Loretta
Joliet
Gustav
Ralph Dengler
Danville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riverdale and
Dolton
Jane Smith
Riverdale Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!