Dolton Board Awards Lincoln Avenue Contract to Anderson Co
Dolton village trustees awarded the Lincoln avenue construction to George G. Anderson and Co after they submitted the lowest bid of 2 999.42. The board also debated liquor ordinance changes to limit taverns and heard the treasurer report showing 2 935.57 on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Anderson & Co
Dolton Village
Lincoln Avenue
George G. Anderson and Co
Dalton Board
Schnoor
Erffmeyer
Schuman
Maurer
Diekman
Weber
Dickelman
J. Claussen
Claussen
138Th Street
Free Territory
Streets and Allys
Jackson Street
Pulee
Schuman Re
Lawall and Jacobsma wed in Dolton church ceremony
Miss Ruth Lawall daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lawall 18915 Lincoln avenue Dolton and Henry Jacobsma son of Mr and Mrs Garret Jacobsma LeRoy Ind formerly of Dolton were married Wednesday evening October 10 at the Dolton M E church Rev Irwine Thompson officiating Mildred Krueger and Peter Jacobsma attended the couple A reception followed at the bride s home with about thirty relatives and friends They will reside at 13915 Lincoln avenue Dal ton with best wishes from The Pointer and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lawall
William Lawall
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Henry Jacobsma
Garret Jacobsma
LeRoy
Ind
Dolton M. E. Church
Erwine Thompson
Mildred Krueger
Peter Jacobsoa
Dalton
Pointer
Dolton Fire Department Parades Fire Prevention Week
Dolton fire fighters parade through town led by the squad car and include historic pumper from 1888 and 1920 Ford pumper. A 1600 gallon Mack pumper and Riverdale White hook and ladder truck complete the display to boost local fire department interest. Lost Scotch collie dog offers reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Fire Department
Dolton
Fire Department
United States
Riverdale Fire Department
Riverdale
Man Killed Crossing At Ashland Avenue Calumet Park
Frank J. Effenberger of Harvey former Riverville resident died last Saturday when his car was struck by an Illinois Central suburban train at the Ashland Avenue crossing in Calumet Park. Employed by International Harvester, he headed to buy for the plant restaurant. He leaves a widow and three children. funeral services were held Monday at the Federated Church with interment in Hazelwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Effenberger
Broadway
Harvey
Riverdale
Illinois Central
Ashland Avenue
Calumet Park
International Harvester Company
Effenberger
Federated Church
Hazelwood Cemetery
Notice to Dolton Dog Owners
Village of Dolton warns dog owners to keep pets restrained to prevent damage to lawns shrubs and other property. The letter states that failure to do so may lead to drastic action and potential shooting by police. Charles Dickelman president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Charles Dickelman
Dalton M E Pastor Relocates to Chicago Assignment
The new Methodist minister Rev Erwine Thompson will leave Dalton next Tuesday for Chicago to serve Ogden Park church at 68th and Loomis. He and his family thank Dolton parishioners for six years of friendship and memories as Rev L E Coleman moves from Ogden Park to Dalton, exchanging pulpits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwine Thompson
Dalton M. E
Chicago
Ogden Park Church
68Th and
Loomis Street
Dolton
L. E. Coleman
Dalton
Demonstration of Tear Gas by Federal Police Lab
Ralph Hartzler of the Federal laboratories led a Monday afternoon demonstration at Riv erdale Park for police chiefs from Har vey Blue Island Flossmoor Dalton Chicago Heights and Riverdale. He showed the Thompson sub machine gun and explained tear gas types methods and effects including grenades and tear gas guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park
Ralph Hartzler
Federal Laboratories
Harvey
Blue Island
Flossmoor
Dalton
Chicago Heights
Riverdale
Thompson
Hartzler
Lester E. Brookfelt
Gallegos
Notice to Contractors Riverdale road project bids open
Sealed proposals for the improvement of School street from 188th to 142nd street in Riverdale Illinois will be received by the President and Board of Trustees until 7 30 p m October 23 1934. Bids will be opened and read publicly at Village Hall. Funds are Motor Fuel Tax and the work uses Bituminous Surface Treatment on the existing stone road. Proposals include a 10 percent bid security and may be obtained from the Village Clerk or Village Engineers Consoer Townsend Older and Quinlan 205 West Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. By order Village Clerk PETER J KURZ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Illinois
School Street
188Th
142Nd Street
Consoer, Townsend, Older
Quinlan
West Wacker Drive
Chicago
Ilinois
Department of Public Works and Buildings
State of Illinois
Board of Trustees
Peter J. Kurz
Village hall to host junior auxiliary meeting
Children aged 8 to 16 are invited to Riverdale Village Hall on Saturday October 20 at 1 p.m. to organize a junior auxiliary of the Womens Relief Corp. The charter will be opened there and all children must sign. Dues are 25 cents per year. Mrs. McLaughlin Patriotic Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Womens Relief Corp
Early Riverdale School Pupils Listed from 1880s
The Pointer recalls 1880s students from the Riverdale area. Niewalds from Wildwood, Thompson boys, Mueller siblings, Thies, Johnsons, Dyke family, Dillner children, Krug siblings, Tansman girls, Krueger, Verhaik, Petersons, Brackett clan, Heimsoth and other Dorman lineages attended. Mrs Lena Propper (nee Dorman) noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
the Pointer
Riverdale
Niewald
Wildwood
Thompson
John
Mary Mueller
Bertha Thies
Annie
Art Johnson
Jim
Abie Dyke
Minnie Dillner
Will
Albert
Lena
Frances Krumrer
Emma
Lizzie
Ed Dorman
Gustie
Robert Krug
Tansman
Emna Krueger
Nellie Verhaik
Tue
Ed Peterson
Brackett
Henry Heimsoth
Lena Propper
Nee Dorman
Notice of Personal Property Tax Collection
Notice states property taxes for Calumet and Thornton Townships are assigned for collection at First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale. Payments accepted daily from 9:00 to 3:00 with legal adjustments. authorities urge citizens not to evade paying their 1081 personal property tax. Signed John Be. Kinney J.P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Thornton
First Trust and Savings” Bank of
Riverdale
John BE. Kinney
J.P
Voters Face Affidavit Ban as 85 Percent Registry Saw
Precinct checks show about 85 percent of local voters registered, leaving roughly 15 in every 100 unable to vote on November 6 without affidavit voting. Registrations at Dalton Village Hall and Immanuel Church show shifts since earlier elections, with Harvey's 17 precincts totaling 6,486 registrations, about 90 percent of expected turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Village Hall
Immanuel Church
Riverdale Village Hall
Calumet
Thornton
Harvey
Why No Bagpipes in the Pawnshop
A playful exploration asks why bagpipes are rarely seen in pawnshops, noting their unique sound and cultural associations that contrast with typical pawnshop inventory. The piece hints at music history and market quirks.
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Frances Bartolo in Riverdale
A bridal shower for Frances Bartolo was held at Mrs. Mary Granrose's home in Riverdale on October 6 with about 80 relatives and friends giving gifts. Frances, the bride-to-be, is set to wed Conrad Seip of Riverdale on October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bartolo
Mary Granrose
State Street
Riverdale
Conrad Seip
A. Ripplinger
Evans St
Chicago
John Starczewski
Honore Street
Harvey
Ripplinger
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Art
Henry Albrecht
Dalton
Auto
Tony Rubinkc
Detroit
Ball Park
Toney
J. Jung
Angeline
Los Angeles
California
Angela Rivers
Rollingstone
Minn
C. Kern
New York City
Norman Adams
Pittsburgh
Adams
C. Richter
Century of Progress
John
Henry Winkelman
Ormsby
L. E. Reich
Ed Rampke
Indiana
J. C. Kleinz
Henry Barfield
Wentworth Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Bridge Club
Frank Jackson
Park Avenue
Daily Times
Ivanhoe
Flora Allen
Georgia
Oscar Brown
Belleville
Wisconsin
J. M. Deam
New England
Paul Revere
Caroline
East 138Th Street
Calumet Channel Project Faces Federal Review
Secretary of War George Dern and cabinet members inspected the Calumet-Sag channel route as Chicago seeks 2.814 million dollars for Lakes-to-the-Gulf waterway development. The six conditions require city fulfillment, with the major hurdle tied to the key federal requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Dern
Chicago
Calumet-Sag
South End
Calumet
Congressman Edward Kelly Stirs Dalton Meeting In Support
Congressman Edward Kelly of the Third District spoke at a Dalton democratic meeting last Monday evening. He was accompanied by Mrs. Kelly who expressed strong support. Attorney P. P. Flick chaired the event and other candidates addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kelly
Third District
Dalton
Riverdale Theatre Reopens With New Management
The Riverdale theatre reopens Saturday at 6 00 p m with new equipment and decor. It will show only the latest Chicago films led by Operator 13 starring Marion Davies and Gary Cooper. Sunday features vaudeville acts in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Chicago
Marion Davies
Gary Cooper
Arthur Wilson
Ivanhoe Garden Club Bake Sale at Art's Meat Market
The Ivanhoe Garden Club of Riverdale will sponsor a bake sale at Art's Meat Market on Saturday morning October 13 starting at 10 oclock. Mrs. Hilda Burns of 13944 Wentworth Avenue Riverdale entertained a group of ladies on Wednesday October 10 for her birthday with a luncheon and eight attendees listed. Charlie Sellin and Oliver Johnson left October 11 for Springfield Illinois to attend the Illinois Association of Park Districts convention on October 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Garden Club of
Riverdale
Art’s
Hilda Burns
Wentworth Avenue
C. Harrison
Esther Warner
Gertrude Biel
Nils Swanson
Hans Struyen
Leo Iling
Catherine Topel
Julia Burns
Charlie Sellin
Oliver Johnson
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Association of Park Districts
Doris Struven Celebrates 9th Birthday at Riverdale Home
Doris Struven of 13916 Wentworth invenue Riverdale celebrated her ninth birthday Monday evening October 8. Relatives and friends joined the party and played games before refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Struven
Wentworth Invenue
Riverdale
Strayed or Stolen Bull Dog Named Buster
Black and white bull dog with red beaded harness answers to Buster from Henry W. Schnoor residence last Sunday. Information phone Dolton 774. Lost yellow gold ladies wrist watch finder notify The Pointer office Riverdale 300 Liberal reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster
Henry W. Schnoor
Dolton
Pointer
Riverdale
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Dolton Board
Dolton Fire Dept
M. R. Weidner, Jr
R. R. Crossing
New Methodist
Mrs. McLaughlin
Calumet Waterway
Calumet Project
Ickes
Interior Department
War
Congressman Kelly
Riverdale Theatre
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