Riverdale-Dolton All Stars Benefit Game Shines at Dolton Park
A large crowd attended the Riverdale-Dolton Charity Fund benefit one day after Labor Day. Local star Rob ert Janeschefski, Eddie Taylor and Clarence Struss drew praise for organizing a strong lineup and entertaining play. Roy Hansen aka Snipe dominated the field with seven straight strikeouts and plans to join the Philadelphia Nationals next spring.
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Dolton Park
Riverdale-Dolton
Robert Janeschefski
Riverdale-Dalton
al Bessette
Quinn McNamee
Eddie” Taylor
Clarence Struss
Taylor
Struss
Harvey
Chicago
Sempro
Roy “Snipe
Hansen
Fire Prevention Week Observed In Illinois October 4 10
Governor Louis L. Emmerson proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10 in Illinois. Last fiscal year Illinois reported 19 283 fires causing 321 515 989 in losses. Fire Chiefs Reich and Ott urge posters and caution to reduce hazards in homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Louis L. Emmerson
Reich and
Ott
Mlinvis
Garden Club News Seeks Fall Planting Insights From Garfield Park Visit
The Garden Club met September 18 at Mrs Alfred Nelsons home with C J Wadson Jr of Garfield Park Conservatory giving an informal talk on Fall Planting. An open forum followed led by Mr Hudson. Members plan an October 2 Experience Meeting to swap seeds and share growing experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Alfred Nelson
C. J. Wadson, Jr
Garfield Park
Hudson
Albert Harms
Milton Meeder
Giant Redwood Found 200 Feet Underground in California
A well drill encountered a seven foot diameter giant redwood fossil beneath the surface at a site in Wyrtsonville California. The ancient tree remains well preserved and is encrusted in clay after ages underground.
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Wyrtsonville
Califf
Old Resident Oscar Eifert Dies After 45 Years in Ridge
Oscar Adolph Eifert a Ridge Doton resident for 45 years died Sunday September 27 at nearly eighty bachelor lived with brother in law Carl Rockrohr until his death then with niece Mrs Petrie He is survived by a sister Mrs Kretsmar Crown Point and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bachman Chapel conducted by Rev Thompson interment Oakland Cemetery
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Oscar Adolph Eifert
Ridge
Doton
Carl Rockrohr
Rockrohr
Petrie
Kretsmar
Crown Point
Bachman Chapel
Thompson
Oakland Cemetery
Legionnaires Support Robe Valley Event
Frank Wulf and Edgar Bachman assisted the affair with Henry Krikau taking part in the burden. The American Legion helped the program with a loud speaker system along with Bessette informing the crowd. A new Waco Wasp airplane thrilled spectators flown by Lieutenant J A Woerpel as Jimmy Cordray arranged the appearance and was in the plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wulf
Edgar Bachman
Henry Krikau
American Legion
Jimmy” Cordray
Charity Work Meeting Aimed at Winter Relief in Riverdale
All residents are invited to a public meeting at the village hall on Tuesday October 6 to plan charity work for the winter. Frank D Price, president of Riverdale Relief, will attend a Joint Emergency Relief Fund meeting in Calumet City, listing Cook County towns including Calumet City Burnham South Holland Dale n Glenwood Lansing Oak Glen Riverdale.
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Cook County
Riverdale
Claussen
Hunter Drowns While Retrieving Bird Near Calumet River
Joseph Finochio, 38, of 733 DeKoven Street, drowned in the Calumet River west of Cottage Grove Avenue while trying to retrieve a blackbird his companion had shot. Peter Mungarese, 27384 Evanston Avenue, barely escaped drowning after attempting a rescue. Officers recovered the body after hours of searching. Mungarese provided details of the incident to Officer Hallen.
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Joseph Finochio
DeKoven Street
Calumet
Cottage Grove Avenue
Peter Mungarese
Evanston Avenue
Finochio
Gregerson
Redmond
Hallen
Mungareso
Mungiese
Harry Stanczik
154Th Street
Calumet Index
Water main break cuts off six towns drought relief
A 36 inch main breached Sunday under the Calumet River at Halsted Street cutting the water supply to Harvey Blue Island Posen Dixmoor Hazelcrest Markham South Holland and Phoenix. Blue Island supplied water from hydrants on 139th Street pumped to nearby towns while Harvey used booster pumps and river crossings. by Tuesday a temporary 12 inch line partially restored service to Harvey and customers.
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Blue Island
189Th St
Harvey
Posen
Dixmoor
Hazelcrest
Markham
South Holland
Phoenix
Calumet
Halsted St
139Th Street
Hawkexse Compound Co
Chicago Heights
159Th St
Western
Thieses Visit Lorenzen Home In Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Leon Thies of La Valle Wisconsin are visiting at the N P Lorenzen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Thies of
la Valle, Wis
N. P
VanderVeen birth and local notices from Dalton area
Mr and Mrs George VanderVeen announce the birth of a son James Morris VanderVeen Sept 1 1981 at Holy Cross hospital Chicago weight 8 pounds tty oz. The family plan to move to New York where VanderVeen will be cimet chemist for a large firm. Also notes letters from A A Farbridge of Martinsville WV about a Pittsburgh Cincinnati boat trip and fall plans in White City Kansas. Other items list Dalton residents travel births deaths and anniversaries with brief details.
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George VanderVeen
Holy Cross Hospital
Chicago
James Morris VanderVeen
Front Grammar
Chicago University
New York
VanderVeen
Cimet
A. A. Farbridge
Martinsville
W. Va
West Virginia
Ohio
White City
Kansas
J. C. Young
Forest Avenue
Dalton
Decherd
Tenn
Mr. Young
Tennessee
Carl Edward Stomp
Home Service
St. Frances Hospital
Blue Island
Clarence Stomp
George H. Schaefer
Chicago Motor Club
LaVerne Norton
Grant Street
Earl Rietz
M. G. Rietz
the Ridge
LaFayette
Ind
Purdue University
John G. Thal
Southern Cook County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Held
A meeting of the Southern Cook County Chamber of Commerce convened in Lansing on Thursday evening September 24. Village President Winterhoff presided. Congressman Kelly sent regrets from Detroit due to National American Legion convention duties. Assessor Jellima of Calumet Township spoke on taxes, and Carl Baake was chosen to represent taxpayers in seeking a fair assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Chamber of Commerce
Lansing
Villagee
Winterhoff
Kelly
Detroit
National Convention of the American Legion
Jellema
Calumet Township
Cook County
Village Board of
Carl Baake
Tax Bills Ready December Fifteenth for 1930 Assessments
Andrew W. Gatenbey announced the board of review nears completion of hearings on assessment complaints. Real estate tax bills for 1930 are expected to be mailed starting December 15, with final mailing possible by mid January. Owners may have until February 15, 1932 to pay, depending on legislative actions or treasurer extensions.
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Andrew W. Gatenbey
Board of Review
Jaree Aye
Sweitzer
Edward J. McCabe
Joseph B. McDonough
Barges Use Sag Canal For Material Transport
Material Service Corporation of Chicago uses the Sag canal to move sand and gravel from Lockport to Blue Island over about 35 miles in roughly 24 hours. A tug with two 450 ton barges runs every third day, unloading near Western avenue. canal transport saves time and demurrage versus rail, with 18 to 20 rail cars per trip.
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Material Service Corporation
N. LaSalle Street
Chicago
Lockport
Blue Island
Western Avenue
Beverly Avenue
103Rd and
Vincennes
95Th Street
Tearney
Blue Island Star
September 27 Baseball Benefit Financial Report
An itemized statement of receipts and disbursements for the September 27 Baseball Benefit is in the hands of W. T. Baker, treasurer of the Riverdale-Dolton Charity fund, and may be examined at his First National Bank of Dolton office. Benefit Baseball Committee.
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W. T. Baker
Riverdale
For Rent and Real Estate Offer in Dalton Area
In Dalton market notice A C Reich offers a lot package at bedrock price of 200 dollars each. Contact Interocean 9710 for details. Also a 5 room flat for rent with hot water heat at 11 West 138th Street to inquire Riverdale 28.
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Dalton
A. C. Reich
Bedrock
Interocean
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
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Riverdale-Dollin Charity Fund
North Side
Roy
Edward Taylor
Janeschefski
Jack” Thal
Legionnaires
Steve Hampton
McDonald
Ed West
Robert Haney
Walter Deichen
Garden Club News
Hunter
Calumet River
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Baseball Benefit Report
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