Riverdale Board Debates Sewer and Firemen Insurance Policy
Riverdale village board meets to discuss stopping the sewer outlet blockage on the Illinois Central right of way and delaying a policy for at least 25 firemen due to funds. Officials plan repairs, appoint officers, and seek postponement of a state commerce hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Zornow
Schmidt
Ortel
Illinois Central
Acme Steel Co
Bishop
145Th
Emerald
Gruhlke
Halsted Street
Gus Yieman
G. Domres
Buchman
Clark Street
State Commerce Commission
Woman's Relief Corps District Convention in Dalton
The annual District Convention will be held at the Dalton Masonic Hall on Friday October 19 1928 with G W Spencer Corps members urged to attend. It opens at 9 AM with noon dinner by Circle Ladies of Immanuel Church and a practice session next Tuesday at 1 30 PM.
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Dalton Masonic Hall
G. W. Spencer Corps
Circle Ladies
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Statement From Former Col tor Dalton Ill Oct 10 1928
Former Dolton official explains that after turning over books in May 1928 the Auditing Committee issued a receipt confirming balanced books. A May 15 1928 letter from R F Albrecht asserts books were balanced. Dolton finance committee certifies village collector and treasurer books correct with $81,499.39 balance.
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R. F. Albrecht
Dolton, Ill
Dolton
Fred B. Schubert
E. C. Kasten WM
S. Gentry
Surprise Party Honors Henry Waterman in Los Angeles Visit
Henry Waterman of Los Angeles visited his brothers William Charles and Fred and other relatives in his old neighborhood when more than thirty family members and friends gathered at the Charles Waterman home on a surprise party. The evening featured old songs, a fine lunch, and a long, joyful gathering lasting into the early hours. Waterman, now retired, plans to return to his Los Angeles home, a city described as full of flowers sunshine and dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Waterman
Los Angeles
California
William
Charles
Fred
Charles Waterman
Yesteryear
Mr. Waterman
City of Flowers
Sunshine
American Legion Plans Armistice Day Celebration
The American Legion faction outlines rapid Armistice Day plans with posters citywide and amplifying systems at Riverdale Park and St. Pauls School for speeches and music. Banquet tickets are selling fast amid limited seats while district convention events and post installations are scheduled for late October. Bowling team action returns Mondays. Laverne Diechten is born September 29. Oscar Reich attends the National Convention in San Antonio with Roseland Post, noting past war service and health fluctuations.
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Riverdale Park
St. Paul’s School
Paul Gall
Herman Wiebke
Walter Diechen
Laverne
Oscar Reich
San Antonio
Texas
The
American Legion
Roseland Post
Oscar
Schneeweis-Monk wedding ties Dalton business to Peotone roots
Walter Monk of Monk and Locker and Miss Hilda Schneeweis of Peotone were married in Kankakee Illinois on Tuesday. The groom previously lived in Peotone. After a three week stay in Foxhome Minnesota the couple will reside in the remodeled former Masonic club house on Chicago street Dalton.
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Walter Monk
Monk and Locker
Twin City
Kankakee
Ill
Hilda Schneeweis
Peotone
Foxhome
Minn
Masonic Club
Chicago Street
Dalton
Bishop Sheil to Confirm 113 at St Marys Riverdale
Rt. Rev. Bishop B J Sheil D D of the Chicago Archdiocese will confirm a class of 113 at St Marys Church Riverdale next Monday evening. Church societies assist and many visitors from surrounding parishes will attend. Services at 7 30. Sponsors will accompany each confirmant and visiting priests are expected.
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B. J. Sheil
D. D
Catholic Archdioces of Chicago
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Sheil
Masons Honor Rev A A Myers on Departure for Walnut Ill
Members of Lowvale Lodge held a surprise at the Dalton Methodist Church as Rev A A Myers prepares to leave for a new pastorate in Walnut Illinois. W M W J Claussen praised his character and dedication to God and presented a cash gift as they wished him success in his ministry.
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A. A. Myers
Dalton Methodist Church
Walnut, Ill
Lowvale Lodge
Meyers
Methodist Church
W. J. Claussen
W. M
Rev. Myers
Myers
Couple United in Chicago on October Fourth
Miss Dolly Roush and Ransel Werner, both residents of this community, wed on Thursday October 4 at City Hall Chicago. The groom works in the Chicago general offices of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. They plan to reside at 18733 South Wabash Avenue Riverdale.
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Dolly Roush
Ransel Werner
City Hall
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
South
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Columbus Day Observed Banks Closed For Holiday
Columbus Day is celebrated today October 12 with banks closed due to the legal holiday. The note recalls Columbus discovering America on October 12, 1492 and notes the benefits and blessings the present age receives from that voyage.
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America
Murder on Grand Trunk Tracks Strikes Oak Glen Family
The body of Mrs Otto Dommer, mother of six, was found early Saturday on the Grand Trunk tracks about a quarter mile east of Ridge Road. Footprints near the scene suggest a struggle as police investigate a troubling murder mystery in Oak Glen. She leaves a husband and six children.
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Oak Glen
Otto Dommer
Grand Trunk
Ridge Road
Potts and Hughes Wed in Dalton Home Ceremony
Miss Lorraine Potts of Dalton and Mr Russell R Hughes of Harvey were married Saturday October 6 at 4 30 in the afternoon by Rev William Vance of Harvey at the bride's home. After the ceremony light refreshments were served to 17 guests before the couple departed for a wedding trip through the east by auto. They plan to reside in Harvey after returning.
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Lorraine Potts
Dalton
Russell R. Hughes
Harvey
William Vance
Auto
Local and Personal News From Dolton and Vicinity
Civil engineer Howard M. Propper, now at Anaconda Copper’s Great Falls plant, visits Dalton before sailing Oct 15 from New York to Antofagasta Chile to join Chuquicamata work. Nurse Lehman leaves for Chicago Municipal TB service. Rev Edwin Thompson chosen pastor at Rock River Conference. Mrs Henry Barfield hospitalized in Blue Island. Our Saviors church honors 17th Anniversary Oct 14 with a church dinner. Sandridge Ladies Aid meets Oct 18. Billiards exhibitor August Meyer to appear Oct 14 in Dolton. Dr J A Kollar, with nurse Lehman, vaccinates 50 pupils at Bowen school. Dolton fire department tackles box car blaze at Pennsylvania Rail Yard.
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Howard M. Propper
Great Falls
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Dalton
Fred W. Propper
New York
Antofagasta
Chile
South America
Chuquicamata
Chile Exploration Co
Anaconda Company
Miss Lehman
T. B
Chicago
Rock River
Methodist Episcopal Church
Edwin Thompson
A. A. Myersr
New Lennox
Henry H. Barfield
Wentworth Avenue
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Our Saviour’s
Sandridge
Fred Waterman
August Meyer
Brunswick- Balke-Collender Co
Lincoln
Dolton
J. A. Kollar
Lehman
Bowen School
Pennsylvania Railroad
Albrecht Couple Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Wm J Albrecht celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last Saturday. Their sons Louis Arthur Henry and Robert and daughter Hattie and many relatives gathered at A O A W Hall Dalton for the celebration. They received a radio set and other gifts. Music dancing and refreshments were enjoyed into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Albrecht
Louis
Arthur
Henry
Robert
Hattie
A. O. A. W. Hall
Dalton
Mrs. Albrecht
Anniversary Celebration At Oak Lodge No. 66 Degree of Honor
Oak Lodge No. 66 held its twenty seventh anniversary Tuesday evening with a large turnout of members and friends. Bunco was played, prizes donated, and after the game coffee and cake were served amid a joyful gathering.
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Oak Lodge No. 66
Degree of Honor
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Dilsner
Mr and Mrs Henry Dilsner celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today Friday October 12 a note says a report will appear in The Pointer next week.
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Henry Dilsner
Pointer
Elderly Mr Greve Sustains Spine Injury
It was reported that Mr Greve suffered a spine injury. Despite expected recovery, his age of over seventy nine means healing will take several weeks.
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Greve
Two Harvey Women Die In Fog Shattered Car Collision
Mrs Louis Paulsen and Mrs Dorothea Koeb died in a Sunday morning accident near Halsted and 171st streets when a Ford coupe struck their car after foggy conditions. Paulsen and Koeb were pronounced dead at the scene or en route, while Paulsen's father-in-law, John Greve, was seriously injured. Roy DeWest of Crete led the other vehicle to safety, and a bus later struck the Paulsen party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Harvey Tribune
Paulsen
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Louis Paulsen
Masonic Temple
Celestia
Order of the Eastern Star
Mr. Paulsen
Indiana
Ford
Roy DeWest
Crete
Paulsen Machine Kept Its Place In the Road. Mr. Paulsen
DeVest
Mrs. Paulsen
Chicago Heights
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Insurance Company
Woman’s Relief Corps District Convention
Coltor
Schneeweis-Monk
Knights of Columbus
Potts-Hughes
Dorothea Koeb
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