Dolton Village Board Delays Addl Police Officer Post
Dolton village board convened to discuss hiring another night and day officer but deferred action due to finances as Finance Chairman Schubert urged holding to audit acceptance. An executive session with Ernst & Ernst and former Village Collector Albrecht was planned to resolve any deficiencies in the audit.
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Dolton
Schubert
Smith
Wesse
Ernst & Ernst, Certified Public Accountants
Albrecht
Harris
Board of Local Improvements
Calumet Park
Stanley Shepard
Marriage Announcement of Dorothy Wind and Alfred Storms
An announcement from Worcester Massachusetts reports the marriage of Dorothy Wind daughter of the Rev and Mrs Wind to Alfred P Storms of Worcester on Wednesday. Wind known in Dalton and Riverdale from her years with St Pauls Lutheran church. The couple departed for the Thousand Islands after the ceremony.
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Worchester
Mass
Dorothy Wind
Minute Men to Host Homecoming at Washington Park Race Track
The Minute Men of the Golden Gate Area announce a homecoming and harvest day on Saturday afternoon October 13 at Washington Park Race Track near Homewood. Admission is free to improve relations between Golden Gate communities. Dalton and Riverdale residents are invited. further details to come in The Pointer.
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The
Minute Men
Golden Gate Area
Washington Park
Homewood
Dalton
Riverdale
Pointer
Pohlers Injured in Auto Accident on Lincoln Avenue
A. O. Pohlers of 544 Main Street Dalton was struck by a Whippet sedan on Lincoln Avenue opposite the Hahn home Tuesday evening. He suffered a broken shoulder, a break in the small bone of the right leg, and head gashes. Removed to Roseland Community Hospital, he is progressing nicely. The car was driven by two Lansing boys as Pohlers attempted to cross the street.
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A. O. Pohlers
Main Street
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Hahn
Roseland Community Hospital
Lansing
Pohlers
Ivanhoe Woman's Club hosts bridge banco party and talks
The Ivanhoe Woman's Social Club held a Tuesday bridge and banco with hosts Mrs W Eaton Mrs Geo Geilhufe Mrs H Elle and Mrs C Wunder. Prizes went to Mrs Eaton and Mrs O'Donnell. A meeting is set for October 9 at 1 80 at Mrs W Woosnam's home with talks by Mr Hamilton of the Chicago World's Fair on October 8.
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Woman’s Social Club
Ivanhoe
Bridge and Banco
W. Eaton
Geo. Geilhufe
H. Elle
C. Wunder
Eaton
O'Donnell
Ivanhoe Women’s Club
Charles Wunder
Milwaukee
G. E. Byrne
Geraldine
Roseland
C. L. Rich
Chicago
Charles Maloney
Hammond
Roy C. Meurisse
Bobby Morris
Ira Goodwin
Paxton
Illinois
Bridge Club
W. R. Stobbs
Detroit
Herbert Elle
Bernard Elle
New York
George Miller
Barbara
LaGrange
Dal ton Woman Dies After Paralytic Stroke
Mrs. Thomas George, 56, wife of Thomas George of 418 Washington Street Dalton, died suddenly Sunday morning at home following a paralytic stroke. The remains were taken Sunday evening to Fayetteville, Tennessee, for burial. In addition to her husband, several children are left to mourn her untimely loss.
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Rebecca George
Thomas George
Washington Street
Dalton
Fayetville
Tenn
Register Tomorrow in Cook County Towns
Voters in all Cook County towns are urged to register tomorrow in their precincts. The registration applies especially to new residents whose names do not appear on the polls.
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Cook County
Judge Jarecki to Stage Mock Election Play in Dalton
Judge Jarecki of the County Court will present The Mock Election at Lincoln Avenue School Dalton on Thursday evening October 11 at 8 o’clock. Thirty two players compose the cast and the play demonstrates correct and incorrect voting methods. It is non political and urged for all to attend. South Towns Independent Booster Clubs. G Jacobsma Chairman.
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Jarecki
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
South Towns Independent Booster Clubs
G. Jacobsma
Bowling League Opens at St Pauls Church Alleys
The St Pauls church bowling league launches with four teams from last year, a full fall and winter schedule, and added players. Shell Gas defeats the American Legion and Hausman Colts beat the Legion in opening matches. Clarence Simnick posts 257 for the Legion, with Bowse and Schlieman also posting high scores as teams prepare for weekly Monday contests.
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St. Paul’s Church
Shell Gas
Hausman
Colts
American Legion
Clarence Simnick
Gus” Bowse
Legion
Schlieman
Shell Gas Quintette
Janeschefski
Schlinger
Locker
Schmutzler
Miller
Hausman Colts
G. L. Band
Pirates to host Grand Dance at Dolton Village Hall
The Pirates plan a Grand Dance at Dolton Village Hall on Saturday October 13 with music by the Mcelodians. Tickets cost 50 cents and Betty Robinson will attend.
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Pirates
Dolton Village Hall
Mcelodians
The
Betty Robinson
Local and Personal News From Dolton and Nearby
Local items from Dolton and nearby communities note American Legion Auxiliary Unit 303 receiving a new banner with a citation for state convention display in Waukegan. Other updates include Henry Koehncke visiting Iowa, Alberta Wesse and Hazel Kasten at home, Herman Lau’s Wisconsin Minnesota trip, and Congressman Sproul's Dolton visit for post office matters. The Forest Avenue paving completes in Dolton joining a largely paved village, and a disruptive intoxicated man slept on the C E I track on Main Street, eventually moving to a safer shelter after staff intervention.
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Paul Gall
American Legion Auxiliary
Waukegan
Henry Koehncke
Riverdale
Carrol
Iowa
John Koehncke
Alberta Wesse
Hazel Kasten
State Normal College
de Kalb
Illinois
Herman Lau
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Sproul
Dolton
William F. Propper
Congress
Miss Margaret Earle Weds Arthur Waterman in Fayetteville
Miss Margaret Earle daughter of Mr and Mrs Fount Earle of Fayetteville Arkansas married Friday September 21 at her parents home. Arthur Ernest Waterman son of Mr and Mrs Fred Waterman of Dalton attended by Elmer Waterman as best man and Miss Mary Earle as bridesmaid. The couple left after a reception and will reside on the Dalton Ridge about November first.
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Margaret Earle
Fount Earle
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Arthur Ernest Waterman
Fred E. Waterman
Dalton
W. F. Walker
Mary Earle
Elmer Waterman
Dalton Ridge
Dolton Library Announces 1928 29 Hours and Location
The Dolton Community Library will open during 1928 29 with Tuesday and Thursday sessions 3 30 to 4 30 p m and Wednesday evening 6 30 to 7 30 p m. It is located in the Library room at Lincoln Avenue School. Readers are invited to visit and borrow new books each month including detective mysteries westerns classics and reference works.
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Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Pretzer Kortum Wedding Ties Riverdale Couple
Miss Della Pretzer daughter of Mr and Mrs William Pretzer of Riverdale married Albert Kortum son of Mr and Mrs Herman Kortum of Dalton on Saturday September 29 in St Pauls Lutheran church at 5 pm Rev Kemnitz officiated The ceremony followed by a reception at the bride’s home The groom works for Acme Steel Company and well wishers extend best wishes for happiness.
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Della Pretzer
William Pretzer
135Th Place
Riverdale
Albert Kortum
Herman Kortum
Irwin Avenue
Dalton
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Kemnitz
Acme Steel Company
Close Season Honors for Local Supers at League Banquet
The Ivanhoe Supers finish 16-4 with an 800 percent and set home and team records. They lost their final game 5-3 to Lansing A C but hold the league lead, winning 11 of 12 home games. They hold most runs scored and fewest scoreless games alongside Chicago Heights Hardings. The banquet in late October will honor champions with pennant and trophy.
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Ivanhoe Supers
Lansing
Ivanhoe
Supers
Harvey
Matteson
Chicago Heights Hardings
Chicago
Legion Observes Armistice Day Parade Banquet
Paul Gall Post plans Armistice Day events in Dalton on November 11. A parade will form at Lincoln Avenue School, with an outdoor program at Riverdale Park and a concluding banquet. Amplifiers will relay addresses from prominent speakers announced later to the large gathering.
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Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Lincoln Avenue School
Dalton
Riverdale Park
Post Office Opening Delayed Then Set for Saturday
Fixtures arrived delaying Monday opening at the Karambelis building post office. Officials plan to open Saturday morning October 6. U S Postal inspectors to be present Monday for formal acceptance. American Legion Auxiliary Bunco Party October 10 at 8 pm in Dalton Village Hall supports Christmas Cheer for veterans in hospitals. Tickets 35 cents. Spa services advertised nearby.
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Brookfelt
Karambelis
U. S
American Legion Auxiliary
Dalton Village
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Dolton Board
Treasury
Plea of Finance
Ivanhoe News
Judge Jarecki
Bowling League
Dolton M. E. Church
Martin Schmidt
Robert Vandenberg
Martha Tourtellott
A. A. Farbridge
Our Saviour’s United Lutheran Church
Modern
Woodmen of America
Calumet Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Riverdale Camp No
Riverdale Village Hall
Forest Avenue
Earle-Waterman
Dolton Library
Pretzer-Kortum
P. O
Treadwell Bath
East 112Th Street
Pullman
Peoples Barber and Beauty Shop
Hair and Bender
Leyden Avenue
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