Public Hearing On Dolton Sewer Projects Advances
Village of Dolton held a public hearing on four sewer and water projects costing 424000. Citizens opposed by farm owners argued tax burden and land drainage issues while Caldwell Realty Hoffman Realty backed the plan citing housing development and major land support. The Board of Local Improvements voted in favor with three for and three against, then set regular meeting dates and addressed finance judiciary lights and public safety matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Harris
154Th Street
Ellis, Fairfield and
Minerva Avenues
Indiana Avenue
147Th Street
Frank Diekman
Ernest Diekman
Bert Meyers
Herman Faden
John
Frank Verhoeven
Verhoeven
Alma Weber
Caldwell
Caldwell Realty Company
Mr. Hoffman
Hoffman Realty Company
Hoffman
Hoffman Realtors
Walter Nowak
C. H. Thomson
Board of Local Improvements
Connors
Mohr
Gentry
Smith
Harms
Schubert
Waterman
Treasrer
Savage
Board of Local Inovements
White City
Comitee
Nnance
Dolton Judge Delivers Unusual Intoxication Case
Judge Robert Albrecht presided over a Roseland couple’s motor misadventure in Homewood. A wife and cousin posed as relatives during a late rendezvous, prompting police investigation. fines totaled 175 dollars plus costs for intoxication and resisting an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Albrecht
Dolton
Police Department
Roseland
Homewood
Chemr
Dalton
147Th Street
Chicago Street
Kluege
Eddie Taylor Stars In Junior World Series Bid
Eddie Taylor, former White Sox and Boston Nationals player, competes in the junior world series between Buffalo and Toledo. He helped Buffalo reach pennant contention and has performed strongly in the early games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie” Taylor
White Sox
Boston Nationals
Buffalo
Toledo
Eddie
Legion Commander Receives Good News on Property Ownership
American Legion Commander Brookfelt reports Indiana Harbor Belt Railway has no plan to acquire the club house site. The assurance clears years of concern and allows improvements without fear of waste, signaling a lifetime home for the veterans group. Dave McGalliard visited Chicago with Ed Kinney, then toured the city. The executive committee meets Monday and the Post holds its regular meeting Tuesday. Shake your dead dogs comrade and come out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfelt
Indiana Harbor Belt Railway
Dave” McGalliard
Ed. Kinney
Old Country
Chicago
Newark
New Jersey
6th Annual Chicago Radio Show at the Coliseum
The 6th Annual Chicago Radio Show will run at the Coliseum from October 10 to 16. Organizers promise the event will be the biggest and best ever held in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
Public Hearing Set on Riverdale Sewer Plan
Property owners east of the Illinois Central in Riverdale are notified of a public hearing at the village hall Monday evening Oct 10 at 8 oclock. The Board of Local Improvements will consider a new sewer system including an outlet on State Street to the River, abandoning the Indiana Avenue sewer. Estimated cost 75978.02 dollars. earlier plan valued at 35000 dollars with Branigar Bros offering 10000 dollars. Prices rise yearly, and the plan could spur town growth despite high initial cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Riverdale
Board of Local Improvements
Panhandle Track
138Th Street
State Street
Indiana Avenue
Branigar Bros
Local and Personal News Highlights From Dalton Notes
Mrs. E C Golbeck and sons Ed mund and Gilbert return from a two weeks visit to Roseland with her parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Anderson. Frank H Robbins Jr injured in a motorcycle collision returns from Hammond hospital. Three colored men attempt to break into Hopkins Filling Station. Chief Klaege stops them for air. Mexican men Sandoval murder Beranto at Hazel Crest Illinois Central camp. no murderer found. Grace Cogswell and relatives visit Kentucky. A M Dickensen and wife from Battle Creek stay with the Burwell family. St Paul’s School Athletic Association plans a banco party October 15 with prizes. admission 35 cents. Weekend guests include Mrs S S Smith, Miss Ann Yoder, Mr Wallace Seidentaup, and Mr and Mrs John Golder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
147Th
Chicago Street
Klaege
Fred
Grace Cogswell
Forest Avenue
Dalton
Kentucky
A. M. Dickensen
Battle Creek
Mich
Robert Burwell
Riverdale
Dickensen
Grand Trunk
Chicago
St. Paul's School Atletic Association
Banco
S. S. Smith
Rantoul
Ann Yoder
Wallace Seidentaup
Hamlet
Ind
John Golder
Austin
J. M. Deam
Defective sidewalk repair ordered near Indiana avenue bridge
Riverdale residents complain about a broken sidewalk by the Indiana avenue bridge. Alderman Govier secured a city reply dated October 3 1927 stating cement sidewalks on Indiana avenue north and south of the Calumet River will be repaired within ten days, per Construction Division order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Riverdale
Indiana Avenue
Govier
City and Bridge Department
Alagerman
Columbus Day Bank Closure Notice
Columbus Day on October 12 is a legal holiday and all banks will be closed that day.
Haunted House at Dolton Theatre Delights Capacity Crowd
The Haunted House by the Little Theatre Players drew a full house and will be repeated tonight. Those seeking an enjoyable evening can reserve seats at the box office for another performance this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Theatre
Little Theatre Players
Fritz Ehlert Seeks Varsity Spot With Illini Football
Local boy Fred Ehlert Jr. is highlighted as having a strong chance to join the Illinois football varsity under coach Bob Zuppke. The clipping notes optimism from followers returning from the Bradley game about the team’s prospects for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Illini
University of Illinois
Fred Ehlert, Jr
Illinois
Bradley
Bob Zuppke
Dolton Five Cab Service Change Announcement
Dolton Five announces new management Leo A Sieben invites former patrons to use the service. For prompt courteous cab rides call Dolton 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Five
Dolton
Leo. A. Sieben
Six Roseland youths cause disturbance at Riverdale theatre
Six youths from Roseland created a nighttime disturbance near Riverdale theatre last Saturday around 9 pm. They entered the lobby, grabbed candy, then fled toward I C depot. Chief Decklar pursued. three were found at Wildwood platform and jailed overnight. They were released after promising to appear with employer letters Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland
Riverdale
Riverdale Theatre
Kurz
Wildwood
Disturbance Man Weighs Moonshine Funds Against Movie Plans
In a tongue in cheek remark, a young man who caused a disturbance in front of The Pointer office last Sunday evening is urged to use his available money for a night out with his wife at the movies rather than spending it on moonshine, implying he could become a respectable fellow if he changes his choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer
Dolotn Immanuel church Bunco party slated Oct 12
The Ladies Aid of Immanuel church Dolotn invites everyone to a Bunco party in the church basement on Wednesday evening October 12. Refreshments and prizes will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Immanuel Church of
Dolotn
Mrs Paul Jago Returns After Month in Midwestern Cities
Mrs. Paul Jago came back this week following a month long visit to Bay City Flint Detroit and Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jago
Bay City
Flint
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Ohio
Mrs Gale Deam Returns From Six Week Visit
Mrs Gale Deam of Pittsburgh California returns home Wednesday after a six weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs S S Smith at Rantoul Illinois and Mr and Mrs J M Deam of Riverdale Gale was recently promoted to factory superintendent of the Johns Manville plant in Pittsburgh and is going up the ladder of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Deam
Pittsburgh
California
S. S. Smith
Rantoul, Ill
J. M. Deam
Riverdale
Gale
Johns-Manville
WAUCONS WIN Dodgers Lose to Thorns Midgets
The Waucons earned their second straight win at Riverdale Park beating the Roseland Venetians 12 to 0. Claussen directed the offense while Hall scored the opening TD and Ohling added six points in the third quarter as the Venetians failed to convert on multiple drive opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waucons
Riverdale Park
Roseland Venetians
Claussen
Waulcan
Hall
Waucon
Venetians
Ohling
Wallcon
Wauconerritory
Johnny Albrecht thanks Super baseball team for donation
Johnny Albrecht expresses gratitude to the Super baseball team for their kind donation. The gesture supports local youth programs and showcases community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny” Albrecht
Wallcon Kicking Dept Under Scrutiny After Game
Sidelines describe Wallcon kicking issues including misjudged distance and slow punts amid strong wind. Praises Wallcan tackling but notes risky post whistle hits and minimal referee disputes as the game continues on Page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallcon
Wallcans
Chicago Fire Relic Held By Dalton Man
Chicago Fire relic Charles N Holden preserves a badge made from the melted Court House bell after the Oct 9 1871 blaze. His father G M Holden, a water department collector, kept the bell’s metal and the badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Holden
Dalton
Chicago
G. M. Holden
Water Department
Court House
Charley
Local students slated for 1927 28 university study
The list of local youths entering higher education for 1927 28 includes Mabel Propper who will attend Lake Forest University in Illinois and James Stieman, Arthur Dillmer and Peter Ohling who will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Propper
Lake Forest University
Lake Forest
Illinois
James Stieman
Arthur Dillmer
Peter Ohling
University of Illinois At
Urbana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolton Board
Albrecht
American Legion
Ashdown
E. C. Golbeck and Sons
Edmund
Gilbert
Conrad Anderson
A. P. Reich
Dalton Jeweler
Zenith Radio Co
Reich
Mohawk Radio Co
Frank H. Robbins, Jr
Lincoln Avenue
Sibley Boulevard
Hammond
Angel Sandoval
B. D. Beranto
Hazel Crest
Beranto
Sandoval
Sheldon S. Govier
Fritz” Ehlert
Dodgers
Thorns
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!