Riverdale Board Revises Water Plans and Improves Services
The Riverdale board met in regular session to review finances and street maintenance. They approved a new water plan after discovering a 4 inch main on 138th street needs realignment, and authorized a contract change with Engineer Hersey. Trustees shifted the 2 percent village insurance tax to the fire department and tasked the committee with sidewalk and lighting fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Sellin
Diehl
Hso
Lotz
Pranigar Bros
Michigan Avenue
138Th
40Th Street
Wilkens
Pub& Service Co
Reich
Hersey
138Th Street
Illinois Stret
A.C. Reich
Fire Department
Dolton church and community events for Halloween and fall
Coming events include a Halloween party at Immanuel church Dolton a charity bazaar by Dolton M E church Epworth League a Roseland Ravens Homewood Gardens dance the Paul Gall Post American Legion event a Dolton W R C card party at the village hall with dates October 16 20 28 and 30 and a Halloween party October 22 in Twit City garage broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Societty
Dolton M. E. Church
Chicago Street
Thursrhternoon
Aorrow Pleasure Club
Roseland
Homewood Gardens
Epworth League
Dalton M. BE
Paul Gall
Stage hit Ben Hur draws twenty million theatergoers
A corrected note reports about twenty million people watched the production of Ben Hur over its twenty one year run on stage. The figure reflects cumulative attendance and underscores the show's enduring popularity.
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Hur
Safety Drive at Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
The Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad launches a Safety Educational Drive with three rallies the week of October 17 to 23. Franklin Park hosts the first on Tuesday October 18 at 7 15 pm, Blue Island Community Hall on October 20, and Unity Hall Hammond on October 21, with bus service for Riverdale and Dalton employees.
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Indiana Harbor Belt
R. R
Theos
Nein
Hanauer
Franklin Park
Blue Island
Oak
Greenwood Streets
M. A. Dow
Riverdale
Dalton
Brave Island
138Th
Leyden Avenue
Hammond
Unity Hall
Hohman and
Logan Streets
Local notices and events in Dalton area
Henry Holmes a Civil War veteran recovers from a bruising fall after an altercation with an old friend and a playful mare. The Dalton Community Fair drew big crowds with a full report next week. Lt. George Bassett of Roseland, 77, visits Riverdale and hints at leading veterans on Decoration Day. Roast Pig at Cozy Corner October 19 with a notable singer. Richard Schultz, 12, dies of pneumonia. buried at Thorn ton cemetery after living with relatives in Dalton. See Douglas Fairbanks film at Dalton theatre October 19. Dancing and music nights begin October 15 at Svenksen’s hall Harvey with E W Gouwens and George Tesar.
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Henry Holmes
Dalton Community
Panhandle R. R
Riverdale
George Bassett
Roseland
Ray Smith
Emil Heinseth
Richard Schultz
John Polkow
Thornton Cemetery
Katherine Diehl
Dalton
Douglas Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Dalton Theatre
Svenksen
Harvey
E. W. Gouwens
George Tesar
Mail Carriers Urge Care To Speed Chicago Mail
Postmaster Arthur C. Leader appeals to Chicagoans to follow simple Don'ts to reduce errors. Envelopes should use front corner for return address and ink for writing, not pencil. Proper spelling of streets will save nearly 1500 dollars daily as clerk and carrier shortages persist due to funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Leader
Leader
Halsted Street Bridge Reopens Through Harvey Corridor
Halsted Street remains open to Harvey after the North Harvey bridge completion. The contractor and Harvey Fire Department opened the new concrete bridge on Thursday with the patrol wagon first crossing officially. Local officials celebrate restored north south access easing factory and truck traffic along a 35 mile straight drive, urging Indiana Harbor Belt to add a traffic director at the harbor crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsted Street
Harvey
North Harvey
Harvey Fire Department
Matt Stobbs
Harry Foltz
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Indiana Harbor Belt
Harbor
Subscription Notices for Unpaid Dues Mailed
The Pointer reports that subscription statements are being mailed to all non payers to collect past due balances. Readers are urged to settle the small bill promptly to ensure continued service.
Local mills resume with workers and winter plans
Riverdale Rolling Mill restarted after weeks of orders and has 75 men employed. Illinois Brick Co will begin Monday after a two month shutdown and may run through Christmas or until cold weather. Chicago Brick Co. production is strong under Superintendent McLaughlin, signaling a robust late season.
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Riverdale
Ilinois Brick Co
Kasten
Chicago Brick Co
McLaughlin
Dolton Methodist appoints Rev. Albert Blomberg minister
Dolton Methodist Church announces the appointment of Rev. Albert E. Blomberg as new minister. He will preach Sunday morning and evening and invites all to hear him at the Dolton church. First National Bank Dolton is noted in the notice.
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Albert E. Blomberg
Dolton
Bowen School Premium Winners at the Community Fair
List of prize recipients from the Bowen School Community Fair held October 7 includes Edith Benger Evelyn Palmer Ruth Reich Chifford Wilkens Welter Wilkens Jacob Norman Franklin Bergeld Emma Manidok Ica Vandermyde Floyd Bergeld Chacstar Poense Bavdon Clouscen Edward Boyvens Viola Reich A Matthieson Paul Reich Jr Sant Calo Eugene Hankey Lucile Wunseh Dorothy Reich Alberta Shoop Viola Rampke Phoebe Norman Roy Wilkens Bertha Krueger several others among students and adults named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Benger
Evelyn Palmer
Ruth Reich
Chifford Wilkens Welter Wilkens Jacob Norman Franklin Bergeld
Emma Manidok
Ica Vandermyde
Floyd Bergeld
Chacstar Poense Bavdon Clouscen
Edward Boyvens
Viola Reich A. Matthieson
Paul Reich, Jr
Projected tarvia road to improve Ridge and Lansing routes
Highway Commissioner John Jax Anowski plans a new tarvia bound road from Propper's corner to 154th street, expecting to replace Lincoln avenue with a real road. Barrett company delivers four tar tanks while 9 teams and 38 trucks prep the surface and ensure quality similar to the 159th street route.
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John Jaxanowski
Ridge
Lansing
Propper
Dolton Bear Cats Dominate Ridge A C 33 to 0
The Dolton Bear Cats routed Ridge A C on their grounds last Sunday with a 33 to 0 victory. The match featured players such as Vandenburg Heidenreich Propper Diekman Slaughter Konrath and McGowan in a decisive win. The same teams are slated to meet again on Oviale grounds, but the Sunday game was not scheduled.
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Dolton Bear Cats
Ridge A. Cs
Pear Cats
Ridge A. C. Locker
Vandenburg Heidenreich
Bachman Dickelman
G.propper
Ehiert
C. H
Notice of Bids for Lansing Brick Pumping Station
Contractors bids to build a 22 by 26 foot brick pumping station for Lansing must be in the clerk's hands by Tuesday October 18 at 7 p.m. Specifications available at the village clerk's office in Lansing Otto Schultz, Village Clerk. A Bank Book is the Text Book of Thrift from First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale.
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First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Plans Set for Fall Sugar Campaign at Pope Beet Works
Starting October 19 the Pope Beet Sugar Works will begin operations for the fall campaign. Superintendent Walter Haines has all details arranged for a smooth 24 hour day as hundreds of experienced local workers join the effort to harvest, process, and turn beets into sugar. The first beets arrived from the Van Deursen Bros. farm, with department heads named including Floyd Vogel as assistant supervisor and William Fleischhauer as chief clerk.
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Pope Beet
Walter Haines
Sheyie
van Deursen Bros
Floyd Vogel
William Fleischhauer
Arthur Bessette
Bert Barnard
William Grant
Joseph Buechler
Neath
Ben Anderson
Theodore Dreger
Charles Jeneschefski
John Metevia
Milton Nelson
John McMullen
Louis Panozo
A. McFadden
Joe Bauer Returns Home With Bride From Germany
Joe Bauer came back to Dalton last Thursday after a three month visit in Germany. Ten years after leaving for the U S A he found a bride, Miss Lobal dine Bauer, who accompanied him home. They will reside with the Struven family where Joe has long lived. He notes American tourists in Germany drink beer before sailing, hoping to avoid sending money home.
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Joseph Bauer
Dalton
Germany
Joe
Lobaldine Bauer
America
New M. E. Minister Rev Albert Blomberg Assigned at Dalton
Young minister Rev Albert E Blomburg will preach his first sermon at Dalton M E church next Sunday. He is single but expected to marry soon, drawing notice from local readers. Rev J L Albritton moves to Peotone next week after being highly regarded in Delton. The Pointer commends him as a reliable pastor for Peotone M E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert IE. Blomburg
Dalton M. E
J. L. Albritton
Peotone
Delton
Albritton
Peotone M. KE
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Waller Main Extension
Iimmanuel Church
Riverdale Rolling Mill
Illinois Brick Company
Dolton Methodist Church
First National Bank
Bowen
R. V. Dengler
KE. Reich
Wim. Wunsch
E. Rampke
E. Dickelman
W. J. Claussen
Grace Vandermyde
Minnie Vandermyde
A. Beck
Wordelman
F. G. Hedtke
Ays
Wm. Boyens
H. Baumgartner
Maloy
H. Wiebke
Huntley
Eleanor Tuch
Joe Bauer
Bride
M. E
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