Charity Game Promises Dolton Merchants vs Hearts
Dolton prepares for a Decoration Day charity baseball game at the new Dolton Park with the Merchants facing the Hearts at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to the town unemployment relief fund and a record crowd is expected.
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Dolton Merchants
Hearts
Dolton Park
Ball Park
Dolton
Dalton Park Board
Dolton Mrchants
Dolton Hearts
Dolton Unemployment Relief Fund
Dolton Relief Committee Seeks Support at Baseball Game
The Dolton Relief Committee led by President Dickelman and Village Clerk Dolton has spent over $600 on food fuel and clothing for the needy since last fall and now faces a debt over $200. A baseball game at Dalton Park at 3 p m features managers Bob Janeschefski and Peter Grandmaison, with the American Legion band donating services and the park board providing the field.
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Dolton Relief Committee
Dickelman
Dolton
Ehlert
Banco
Dalton Park
American Legion Band
Bob” Janeschefski
Peter Grandmaison
Community Firemen Election Held in Lansing
The annual election of officers for the Community Firemen's Association took place Monday May 25 in Lansing. Elected were M S Philip Chicago Heights President John Link Blue Island Vice President Wm Hart Thornton Secretary Louis E Reich Riverdale Treasurer The next association meeting is set for Mattison June 22.
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Community Firemen’s Association
Lansing
M. S. Philip
Chicago Heights
John Link
Blue Island
Wm. Hart
Thornton
Louis E. Reich
Riverdale
Treasur
Oakland Cemetery invites public to view improvements
The Oakland Cemetery Company invites visitors to inspect enhancements including a new entrance, modern watering system, new roads, and landscaping. Gates open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Michigan City Road.
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Oakland Cemetery Company
Michigan City Road
No More Dust Malloy Coal Yard Sparks Cooperation
The Malloy Coal Company completes a new yard and shed easing neighborhood friction. John Malloy guides growth from a small yard to a major operation with 1200 feet of fence 350 feet of side track and a large enclosed shed for grades of coal. An ordinance dispute is settled amicably between the company and the village board with no further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malloy
Pointer
Malloy Coal Co
Village Board
Local Calumet Golf Tourney Set at Silver Lake
A Calumet District golf tournament will be held Saturday May 30 at the Silver Lake Golf Club grounds to crown class champions. Three divisions A B C for men, handicap format offers chances for lesser players to win prizes. Players include Tia Hastings Jim Prepper and Aric DeRidder with other locals expected to enter. Rules are available at The Pointer office.
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Silver Lake Golf Club
82Nd Avenue
Calumet
Tia Hastings
Jim Prepper
Aric DeRidder
Legion Aviation Day Opens Chicago Air Season
Two suburban Legion Posts unite to sponsor Legion Aviation Day at Curtiss-Wright Airport in Glenview on Sunday May 31. Crowds are expected for model airplane, parachute jumping and spotlanding contests as traffic is guided from Chicago and nearby towns.
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Chicago
Legion
Curtiss-Wright
Chicagoland
Riverdale Police Return Request Issued by Village Officials
The Riverdale Village Clerk is asked to retrieve Police Stars and ms missions from police officers in Riverdale village by order of the President and Board of Trustees. GEO. T. KOTTLUR signs the directive.
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Riverdale
Geo. T. Kottlur
Mrs Sophie Wichman Stier Offers Free Painting Lessons
Mrs Sophie Wichman Stier will give free lessons in painting pottery plaques lampshade pillow tops scarfs and pictures at 18824 Prairie Avenue Riverdale. Contact Intero jcean 9848 for details.
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Sophie Wichman Stier
Prairie Avenue
Riverdale
Dolton Board approves street repairs as bids open for fire engine
The Dolton Village Board met with all members present. They ordered street repairs and advertising for 900 gallons of road oil. A dedicative plot for an alley east of Chicago street was planned. Delinquent water bills and sidewalk issues were referred to committees. Fire engine bids ranged American LaFrance 13,090 Seegrave 13,000 Mack 13,000 with selection postponed.
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Dolton
Dichlman
Suhr
Chicago Street
Margaret and
Engel
144Th Street
C. & Elt
Indiana Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Building & Grounds Committee
Water Committee
Shepard
Stanley Gottschalk
Attorneys and Bonding Company
American le France
Seegrave Corp
Mack International
Riverdale Board Holds Regular Meeting
Riverdale board met in regular session last Tuesday with all members present. President Claussen presided as appointments for village officers and committees were made. Details are held for next issue, with a flashlight photo from the Chicago Sunday Tribune reprinted on page 3.
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Riverdale
Claussen
Metropolitan
Chicago Sunday Tribune
McColl Elected President in Harvey Building & Loan Meeting
John McColl was elected president of the Harvey Building & Loan Association at the directors and organization meeting held Tuesday May 19. H. S. Dickinson and A. C. Brookley were named vice presidents Wm Plagge treasurer and John Bardwick Jr secretary. The 20th annual stockholders meeting occurred Monday evening May 18 with strong turnout despite bad weather. Andrew Ward Jr Arthur C Brookley and Louis Paulsen were named directors to succeed themselves.
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John McColl
H. S. Dickinson
A. C. Brookley
Wm. Plagge
John Bardwick
Notice to Dog Owners Dog license due June 1 1031
Dog license is due and payable. Please have the license fee ready when the collector calls on or after June 1 1031. WM. G. DOLTON.
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WM. G. Dolton
Banks Close for Memorial Day Weekend
All local banks will be closed Saturday May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. Customers are urged to complete transactions on Friday to avoid disruptions.
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Barks Close
Notice to Bidders Dolton road oil contract 1931
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dolton will receive sealed bids by 8:00 p m Tuesday June 9 1931 for 9 000 gallons of road oil to be spread on village streets Village Clerk oversees the process.
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Dolton
Local and Personal News From Riverdale Area
This issue goes to press early due to Decoration Day. Mr and Mrs Fred Slater of 731 West 148th Street Riverdale welcome a baby girl born at Ingalls Memorial Hospital on Monday May 25. A brother 18 months old helps care for her. The Chas Ohlsen family has moved to 18846 Indiana Avenue Providence recently completed. Ray Homer of 13358 Indiana Avenue Riverdale will wed Miss Edna Kumeri of Roseland on Saturday May 30 at 3:00 p.m. in the church at 113th and Edbrooke Avenue.
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Fred Slater
West 148Th Street
Riverdale
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Chas. Ohlsen
Indiana Avenue
Ray Homer
Edna Kumeri
Roseland
113Th
Edbrooke Avenue
Ivanhoe Social Notes Highlight May Events and Sports
Ivanhoe activities include visits between Cincinnati and Michigan relatives, a May 17 loss by the Ivanhoe Flashes to Chicago Heights 8 to 3, and a 3 to 1 defeat to East Hazel Crest. Community gatherings feature bridge at Mrs. Clarence Crane and a big May 25 bunce party. The N. G. Club met at Mrs. Dean Crane’s home with prize winners announced.
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Clarence Crane
Evening Bridge Club
Roy Meurisse
Donald Shirk
Stephen Spindell
Ivanhoe Flashes
Chicago Heights
Love of
Harvey
Donald Simnick
Sky
Auto Races at Robey Bring Speed Stars to Chicago District
The Robey Speedway at 108th and Indianapolis Blvd hosts a 100 mile A A A Auto Race on Sunday afternoon June 7. Two man cars with mechanics ride will compete with entries from the Indianapolis 500 field and a strong Chicago district crowd is expected.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Robey Speedway
108Th
Indianapolis Blvd
Chicago
America
Indianapolis
Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Services Planned
Memorial Day activities will form a line of march on Lincoln Avenue near Oakland Cemetery with services at 11 oclock Saturday. The program includes Civil War and Spanish American War veterans, Gold Star Mothers, The American Legion Paul Gall Post No 303, Woman's Relief Corps, American Legion Auxiliary, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, patriotic societies, and citizens. At the cemetery there will be opening remarks, a prayer, roll call, grave decorations, a memorial oration by Assistant State Attorney Mar Wilkie Slam, firing squad, taps, and the star spangled banner.
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Lincoln Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Marshall
Paul Gall
The
American Legion
Woman’s Relief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
America
J. W. Young
Carl Maurer
G. A. R. Women’s Relief Corps
Mar. Wilkie Slam
Pieval Gall Post
Win
Stern
Arthur Stern
Forest Preserve to Develop A Piece O Lake into Swim Beach
The Forest Preserve Commission plans early completion of a project at 19th and Terrace to turn the clay hole known as A Piece O Lake into a regular beach with safety features. The 30 to 50 foot deep spring fed lake will be improved at an estimated cost of $60,000 to provide a recreation site for thousands.
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Forest Preserve
Terrence Avenue
Forest Preserve Commission
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Relief Committee
Mattieson
Malloy Coal Company
Calumet District
Legion Aviation Day
Riverdale Police
Riverdale Board
Harvey B. & L
Eurly
Ivanhoe News
Asher Parker
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mrs
Ray Larsen
Michigan
Illinois Central
Ivanhoe
Our City
Milton Hess
Flashes
East Hazel Crest
Frank Simnick
Woosnam
Torpey
A. Neander
Reaser
Crane
I. C
N. G. Club
Dean Crane
Wentworth Avenue
Dorothy Moulisse
Harriet Dawson
Echo Shirk
Helen Spindell
Ruth Martin
Hester Lane
Dot Reasor
Florence Morgan
Robey
Dalton
Chateau-Thierry
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