Dolton Board Moves To Regulate Bus Traffic And Repair Crossing
The Dolton board in regular session directs drafting of a bus traffic ordinance to curb blocking stops and requests a permanent crossing repair on Lincoln avenue at the B and O C T railroad. Plans for a new Hammond to Roseland bus line are noted as paving finishes and traffic increases.
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Dolton Board
Dolton
Krueger
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Mohr
Hammond
Roseland
Chicago Motor Club
Heckler’s Court
Dunning
A. S. Diekman & Son
Connors
Sanitary Congress
Elmer Berger
Chamber of Commerce
154Th
Pennsylvania R. A
Propper
Girl Scout News and Weekend Events
Eleven girls are registered for the coming year as Girl Scout Week is set for October 28 to 30. A Weenie Roast at the Legion Dugout featured Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. Kehr as visitors. Edith Dengler's team led 3 to 2 in Scout Baseball before play paused and will resume later.
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Legion
Alberta Shoop
Jaranowski Wins County Judge Controversy
County Judge E K Jarecki ruled final in the Republican primary dispute, restoring John Jaranowski over George W Miller by 62 votes after a recount. The Calumet district backed Jaranowski as mayor and businessman, with the denouement guiding the County Commissioner race on November 2.
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E. K. Jarecki
Stem
Stern
John Jaranowski
George W. Miller
Deneen
George Miller
Jaranowski
John
Calumet
P. P. Flick
Riverdale
Dolton Hardware Store Planned In Vacated Verdonk Building
Nick Palaski of Blue Island buys the Verdonk building at 352 Lincoln Avenue Dolton vacated by Dolton Riverdale Motor Co. He will move his West Pullman stock to Dolton, operate a hardware store, and live above. A baby girl to Mr and Mrs Ed Stahnke born Oct 7 at Roseland hospital.
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Nick Palaski
Blue Island
Verdonk
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Dolton-Riverdale Motor Co
West Pullman
Fev. Thiad
St. Paul’s Church
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Riverdale
Ed Stahnke
Roseland Community Hospital
G. W. Spencer W. R
Wyman, Harvey and Wilcox Corps
Our Saviour’s Church
Corp
George Hawes
Pullman Company
Clyde Avenue
Ironwood
Michigan
G. Pabst
Donald K. Searles
Lois Weidner
Cornelius Baker
167Th Street
South Holland
Harbor Belt
Baker
William Schlieman
Myers to stay as Dolton pastor in Rock River Conference
The Rock River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church closed last Monday. Rev A A Myers will continue in Dolton, a relief to his parishioners and friends. Appointments listed include Chicago Heights Albert Bauman Crete F C Wilder Dalton A A Myers Evergreen Park C F Olson Harvey Academy P W Grimes First J Frank Anderson Honore Avenue G T Hubble Hazelcrest E E Parks Homewood C E Spear Lansing R A Bowman Midlothian Clark Phillips Mount Greenwood Otto East Oak Forest Otto East Orland E L Setterland Peotone B B Evans Thornton A E Nesmith West Peotone C C Callahan Worth Paul T Sanders.
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Rock River
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. A. Myers
Dolton
Chicago Heights
Albert Bauman
Crete
F. C. Wilder
Dalton
Evergreen Park
C. F. Olson
Harvey Academy
P. W. Grimes
J. Frank Anderson
Honore Avenue
G. T. Hubble
Hazelcrest
Columbus Day Observed With Bank Closures
Columbus Day falls on October 12 next Tuesday a legal holiday and all local banks will be closed for the day.
Private Piano Lessons With Mr Howard Schultz
Private piano instruction offered in Harmony, counterpoint, and analysis. Teacher will visit homes. Contact Mr. Howard Schultz by telephone at Blue Island 920M. Evening slots available after 8.00 pm.
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Howard Schultz
Blue Island
Surprise Party for Mrs Will Vandeursen
A large gathering of friends hosted a surprise party at Mrs. Will Vandeursen’s home on Tuesday afternoon to honor her before the family plans to move to California. She received a toilet set and shared mixed emotions with neighbors, reflecting her active church and community life in Dalton.
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Will Vandeursen
Van
Vandeursens
California
Bill
Dalton
Reliable boarders wanted warm room
Domestic notice seeking reliable boarders for a warm room. Call after 7 p m to arrange details. Mrs Perry 525 Main Street Dolton.
Riverdale Chamber endorses waterway plan and Cottage Grove widening
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce directors last Tuesday prepared a resolution urging Congress to back Madden waterway plans and asking city county state officials to cooperate. The committee with the South End Chamber of Commerce Calumet District Improvement Association and Pullman Land Association seeks to widen Cottage Grove avenue to 100 feet from Chicago to the Lincoln highway with frontage consents being secured.
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Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Harbor and Waterway Committee
Congress
Madden
City
Coventy
Berger
South End
Waterway dream to boom Chicago via Calumet Canal
Richard Ton of Los Angeles visited Riverdale and Dalton with Mrs Ton. He travels across states averaging over 400 miles daily and backs a Chicago waterway plan centered on Calumet Harbor and Calumet Canal. He says the project would make Chicago the industrial center and argues its economic impact.
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Richard Ton
Los Angeles
California
Riverdale
Dalton
Mrs. Ton
Lafayette
Terra Haute
Ind
Ton
Chicago
Calumet Harbor
Calumet Canal
Calumet District
New York
Shower Honoring Miss Agnes Wind at Krueger Home
A Saturday evening shower for Miss Agnes Wind gathered about 50 guests at Mrs. August Krueger’s home. Guests played banco and enjoyed lunch after gift reception. The wedding is planned at the bride’s sister in Worcester, Massachusetts, with the couple to reside in New London, Connecticut, where the groom serves as pastor.
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Agnes Wind
August Krueger
Banco
Worcester
Massachusetts
New London
Conn
Jostes Adelhofen wed in Roseland church partnership
Miss Charlotte Jostes who lives in Roseland forms a life partnership with John J Adelhofen a local schoolmate and favorite of the community. The wedding takes place at St Nicholas Church on Wednesday October 6 at nine o clock. The couple have many friends in Dalton and Riverdale who extend best wishes. Notice for kids bids invited by Dolton Village Board for liability insurance due by October 18 1926.
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Charlotte Jostes
Roseland
St. Nicholas Church
John J. Adelhofen
Calumet Index
Dalton
Riverdale
Dolton
American Legion to Hold Regular Meeting Next Tuesday
The Paul Gall Post of the American Legion will meet next Tuesday evening at the Dugout. A report on the Little Theatre Players show and other business will be given. The Auxiliary plans a banco party at the Dugout on Oct 15 at 8 o'clock and seeks cooperation for a big success. The Community Hall fund drive continues to progress with new corporate contributions and a full donor list to be published soon.
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Paul Gall Post
The
American Legion
Little Theatre
Banco
Dolton Bonds Fund 500000 Gallon Water Reservoir
Dolton voters approved a 45000 bond issue for a 500000 gallon reservoir and high pressure pumps. The Oct 5 referendum passed 166 for and 938 against, with the community expecting better water and potentially lower insurance rates as taxes rise. Ridge residents mostly opposed, preferring existing wells, but growth aims require a reliable water supply.
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Dolton
Dalton
Ridge
Coon Robber Captured After Riverdale Dolton Break In
Willis Taylor, described as a drifter, entered Adolph Matthiesen’s home last Monday afternoon, stole a gold watch and money, and fled after being spotted by residents. He was arrested by William Boyens, bound over to Criminal Court, with a bystander later finding Matthiesen’s watch. A local warning about racial threats closes the report.
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Willis Taylor
Adolph Matthiesen
Mr. Matthiesen
Mrs. Matthiesen
Taylor
Ray Baumgartner
Bunch
Halloween Dances and Club Events At Riverdale Halls
Local notices list dances and gatherings in Riverdale and surrounding areas. Laft Lots G T A hosts a Halloween dance October 30 at Riverdale village hall. Royal Neighbors hold a buneco party October 15 at 8 PM. Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion Auxiliary dances October 15 at the Dugout with lunch and prizes. First Grand Dance by Super A C October 28. Dalton M E church Ladies Aid October 14 with pot luck at noon. Degree of Honor marks 25th anniversary October 12 at A O U W hall. members urged to attend.
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Riverdale
Royal Neighbors
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Gall Post No. 303
Super A. C
Riverdale Village Hall
Ladies’ Aid
Dalton M. E
A. O. U. W. Hall
Dalton
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Rev. Myers
Columbus Day
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