New Riverdale School Site Sought for Prairie Ave Area
A Riverdale pullman district push to relocate the old 1874 school at Indiana and Leyden to a new site at 138th and Prairie Ave gains support. The plan, backed by the Riverdale Chamber of Commerce and Pullman Land Association, aims for a full city block site to modernize education and ease traffic for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Pullman Land Association
133Rd and
Prairie Avenue
Chicago Board of Education
Riverdale
Pullman
Indiana and
Leyden Avenues
Board of Education
Indiana Avenue
Dalton
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Deaver
Klein
Edward F. Bryant
Pullman Bank
Land Association
Chamber of Commerce
Girl Scout Investitures and Thanks to Fathers
The article notes thanks to fathers who drove Girl Scouts to Dalton on Sunday. Tuesday evening Miss Hedtke invested Tenderfoot and Second Class scouts, naming Betty Ortel Lillian Dengler Frances Lambert Helen Lambert Delores Ripley Dolores Baumgartner Charlotte Gallegos Evelyn Nimtz Henrietta Ohlson Lily Matz Alice Middleborn Phyllis Dieck Millicent Dieck and Audrey Baumgartner who earned badges. A banco plans announced and a Riverdale cameo brooch ad follows along with a found sorrel horse notice for E J Evers Biggs-1 Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Dalton
Miss Hedtke
Tenderfoot
Betty Ortel
Lillian Dengler
Frances Lambert
Helen Lambert
Delores Ripley
Dolores Baumgartner
Charlotte Gallegos
Evelyn Nimtz
Henrietta Ohlson
Lily Matz
Alice Middleborn
Phyllis Dieck
Millicent Dieck
Audrey Baumgartner
Ivanhoe Civic Club Meeting and Local Entertainments
The Ivanhoe Civic Club meets Monday the 19th with plans for a 24th event and a proposed dramatic or musical club for Ivanhoe and nearby. Various social items follow, including dances by Mrs Dunn, a potential blackface act, women’s clubs, PTAs, and a 25 cent round trip fare promotion by I C line from Randolph to Matteson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Ivanhoe
Dunn
Joe
Jake
Bill” Lotz
Trustees of
Riverdale
Bill
Branigar Bros
Mr. Lotz
Davidson
Skye
I. C
Randolph
Matteson
L. J. Gampher Construction Co
Wm. Pringle
Gertrude Nobleck
U. S. Gypsum Co
W. Woosnam
Bridge
S. Spindell
Roy Meurisse
Dick Davidson
Recital at Ivanhoe Dance Program for Children
A children's dancing recital will be held Thursday November 22 at the Branigar Building Ivanhoe. The program features Crosthetic Rhythm Ensemble Floretta Valse Doris Rich A Basket of Flowers Geraldine Byn Joyous Moments Doris Rich Joan Wunder Rosebud Dance June Torpy Sleighbells Kindergarten Class Acrobatic Interlude Margaret Morris Broomstick Parade Group Pizzicati Betty Lou Sawyer Menuet Margaret Woosnam Doris Leeson Ellen Verden Leona Mayvill Polish Dance Ruth Sawyer Nocturne Doris Rich Ronde de Jambe Geraldine Byn Margaret Morris Serenade Patsy Elle Anna Verden Fan Dance Mildred Cohn Dixie Alice Cutten Lila Rich Irish Lilt Margaret Cutten Peggy ONeill Phyllis Dunn Ensemble
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
Branigar
Crosthetic Rythmn
Floretta Valse
Doris Rich
Geraldine Byn
Joan Wunder
June Torpy
Margaret Morris
Betty Lou Sawyer
Margaret Woosnam
Doris Leeson
Ellen Verden
Leona Mayvill
Ruth Sawyer
Patsy Elle
Anna Verden
Mildred Cohn
Dixie
Alice Cutten
Lila Rich
Margaret Cutten
Peggy O’niell
Phyllis Dunn
Heidenrich Brothers Open Dolton Clothing Store
The Heidenrich brothers Charles and Julius announce the opening of a new men’s clothing store opposite the Dolton theatre inviting Dolton and Riverdale residents to inspect the shop and its furnishings. Encouraging friends wish them success in this business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidenrich Brothers
Dolton
Charles
Julius
Dolton Theatre
Riverdale
Peoples Party Booster Club Dance at Branigar Building
The Peoples Party Booster Club invites attendees to a party and dance at Branigar Building located at 144th and Stewart Avenue on Saturday November 24. Advance notices urge community members to join the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples Party Booster Club
Branigar Bldg
144Th
Stewart Avenue
Adv
Notable Guests Tour Historic Sites of Cook County
General Leroy T. Steward Scout Commissioner and former Chicago police chief, along with G. Frank Aldrich and Otto F. Reich, visited riverdale landmarks. They reviewed the Girard house near 134th Street, Thornton’s old village and brewery site, Sauk trail, and Paris fort locations. Reich will help mark these sites with tablets per Historical Society and Boy Scouts plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy T. Steward
City of
Chicago
Busse
Chicago Post Office
G. Frank Aldrich
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Otto F. Reich
Superior Court
Reich
Cook County
Riverdale
Girard House
Osterhout
134Th Street
I. C
Charles” Dalton
Thornton
Paris
Historical Society
Boy Scouts of America
Armistice Day Program Highlights Local Observance
Armistice Day observance organized by Paul Gall Post American Legion included all local schools, a Lincoln Avenue to Riverdale Park procession led by Harvey Drum and Bugle Corps, and a park program with a Pal mer Edwards address. Evening banquet at St Pauls School Hall featured speeches by Bright Kellogg Boyle Poorman Edwards Robinson. Spencer Corps W R C drill of 16 ladies and St Pauls Junior orchestra provided music. Oscar Reich led songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post American Legion
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Riverdale Park
Harvey Drum and Bugle Corps
Legion
Park
Palmer Edwards
Calumet Memorial
Riverdale
St. Paul’s School Hall
Geo. D. Taylor
O. T. Bright
George M. Kellogg
Albert P. Boyle
Arthur Poorman
Palmer D. Edwards
Elizabeth Robinson
Spencer Corps
St. Paul’s
W. C. Zesch
Oscar Reich
City approves street ordinance widening several avenues
Alderman Sheldon Govier presents and council passes a ordinance establishing through streets on 167th Street from Cottage Grove Avenue to Vincennes Road Wentworth Avenue from 99th Street to 123rd Street 113th Street from Cottage Grove Avenue to Halsted Street through streets formalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Sheldon Govier
167Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Vincennes Road
Wentworthvenue
99Th Street
123Rd Street
113Th Street
Halsted
Deer hunt trip and local notices from Riverdale area
John Lahti and John Witter left for a northern Michigan deer hunt with brother Andrew Lahti, Marquette County sheriff, nearby. A surprise party celebrated Mrs. C F Keller on her 71st birthday at Leyden Avenue home with gifts and dinner. Fire crews fought a barn fire near Chicago Street school caused by children with matches. Charles H Brandt & Company reported a Michigan Avenue property sale at 11135 Michigan Avenue for 87,000 dollars set against a 25 foot frontage, a new high price per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lahti
Riverdale
John Witter
Michigan
Marquette
Andrew Lahti
Marquette County
John
C. F. Keller
Keller
Leyden Avenue
Wm. Maurer
Brunn
J. Schultz
Wesse
Wichman
Emily Bochman
C. Goerringer
August Krueger
Dalton
Chicago Street
Charles H. Brandt & Company
Michigan Avenue
Ferdinand and
Ida Schimmel
Joseph M
Ethel N. Synnerdahl
Grandma Dailey Returns Home After 102nd Birthday
Grandma Dailey returns to Dalton after visiting her nephew Travis Nairn in Brookfield Illinois where she spent her 102nd birthday on October 26. She thanks friends for cards letters telegrams and flowers and wishes everyone well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Dailey
Dalton
Travis Nairn
Brookfield
Ill
Scarlet Fever Strikes Dolton Family Width Four Other Cases Reported
Dolton village trustee Paul M. Smith and his family are convalescing from scarlet fever after a recent outbreak that also includes four other local cases: Lillian Krueger, Constance Trostolonius, Vera Born, and LaFerne Miller. The health department and Board of Education warn of transmission risk and urge precautions as the children live in separate areas of the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Smith
Dolton
Mrs. Smith
Dalton
Lillian Krueger
Constance Trostolonius
Vera Born
LaFerne Miller
Health Department
Board of Education
Powers Martin Powers Wins at Venetian Hall
Local boxer K. C. Powers scores a decisive three round victory at Venetian hall on Monday evening. Fred die Erckhorn of Highland Park takes the loss after Powers rushes to a quick start, knocks him from the ring in round one, then nets knockdowns in rounds two and three before the verdict is delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
K. C.” Powers
Venetian Hall
Freddie” Erckhorn
Highland Park
Light Em Up Street Committee Sets Grade Plans for 136th
Riverdale village board meets in regular session with Trustee Schmidt absent. Reports cover finances with general fund 17.18 and special funds 9373.79, revenue 1988.54. audits OK. Committees address drainage, street repairs on 186th 138th 159th, railroad crossings, lighting, sidewalks, and police matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Schmidt
Zornow
Ortel
Judiciary
Gruhlke
Lambert
Bowen School
Halsted Street
Panhandle R. R
Chicago
Dalton
Riverdale
Indiana Harbor R. A
Indiana Avenue
West 188Th Street
Police Department
Bishop
141St
142Nd
Wabash Avenue
Public Service Co
137Th Street
I. C
Legion Dues Notice Sparks Early Membership Drive
Paul Gall Post No. 503 informs members that 1929 dues are due two months earlier this year due to a Department Constitution Amendment. Officers will be elected after the convention, so the annual membership drive is on with a push to wind up by year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Card of Thanks for Comfort and Floral Gifts
We express gratitude to all who offered comfort during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Mary Claussen Wm. J Claussen Marie Claussen Emerson L. Claussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Claussen
Wm. J .Claussen
Marie Claussen
Emerson L. Claussen
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Pullman Branch
Tost
E. J. Evers
Biggs
Dale
Ivanhoe News
L. F. Steward
Powers
State Board of Health
American Legion
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