Dolton Board Advances Forest Avenue Sidewalks and Paving Plan
Dolton Board meets with full attendance led by President Harris. It votes to advertise bids for paving Park Polk and Jefferson streets in Maurer subdivision between Chicago street and the C E I Ry and Fredericka street and the Pennsylvania R R. The village aims to complete a broad paving program to rank among America's most fully paved communities. The committee urges early sidewalk work on Forest avenue and 138th street before frost, noting delays from Kanawha avenue completion and legal time limits allowing property owners to lay their own walks. Monroe street will receive temporary cinder surfacing as full paving is impossible this year. A high valve box at Lincoln and Main will be lowered after an automobile collision. The railway will curb smoke nuisances, and a shed at the village hall rear will be moved by contractor D Andrea with House Mover Van Der Aa. Partial payments for sewer projects and ewer work are approved. The board adjourns to Oct 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Harris
Park, Polk and Jefferson
Maurer Subdivision
Chicago Street
Fredericka Street
Pennsylvania R. R
Dalton
America
138Th Street
Forest Avenue
Kanawha Avenue
Frost
Monroe Street
Schubert
Lincoln
Main Streets
F. H. Rutherford
C. & E. I. Railway
D’andrea
van der Aa
Gentry
Board of Local Improvements
Pastoret
Dorsey
Barrett
Lakeside
Shepard Subdivision
Tony Basile
Ewer
Halloween Prize Masque Ball at Buda A A A Clubhouse
A gala night is planned at the Buda A A A clubhouse in Harvey on Friday October 28. The event titled Prize Masque Ball will feature confetti and serpentine with Spanmer's orchestra engaged for the occasion.
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Buda A. A
Harvey
Spanmer
Murder in Chicago Heights Alky War Murders Unfold
The body of Frank C. Passoni of Chicago was found in a ditch west of Hazel Crest last Wednesday by a Tinley Park farmer on the way to the Oak Forest Infirmary with a milk load. County officers pin the killing on participants in the Chicago Heights Alky war.
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Frank C. Passoni
Chicago
Hazel Crest
Tinley Park
Oak Forest
Chicago Heights
Acme Steel to Expand Riverdale Plant Soon
Reliable reports say Acme Steel Co will start a major addition at its Riverdale plant for galvanizing and general manufacture. The firm has shown yearly progress since production began and the expansion would benefit Riverdale, Dalton, and the surrounding community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steel Co
Riverdale
Acme
Dalton
Calumet City Burnham seek grade separation at Burnham Ave
The City of Calumet City and the Village of Burnham filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission to separate grade at Burnham Avenue. Michigan Central and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroads share fourteen tracks at this crossing. Residents held up at the crossing or seeking a grade separation are asked to send their names to the petitioners. The case is before the Illinois Commerce Commission on October 25 at 10:00 A.M. in Chicago. Attorney Samuel K. Markman represents petitioners.
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Calumet City
Burnham
Illinois Commerce Commission
Burnham Avenue
Michigan Central
Indiana Harbor Belt
N. Clark Street
Chicago
Illinois
Samuel K. Markman
W. Madison St
Franklin
Night School to Open Oct 27 at Thornton Township High
Thornton Township high school in Harvey announces a night school starting October 27 for residents unable to attend day classes. Courses include English public speaking typewriting stenography bookkeeping commercial arithmetic home economics shop subjects auto mechanics pattern making machine shop electricity and fine arts. A $5 fee per course is due at registration.
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Thornton Township
Harvey
Bungalows Ready for Occupancy in Park View Subdivision
The Gallarneau Co prepares three new bungalows for occupancy in Riverdale Park View Subdivision opposite the S C depot. Plans call for many more homes, each with a unique design to enhance curb appeal and convenience.
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Gallarneau Co
Park View
S. C. Depot
Riverdale
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Father Liebreich Fathers Ratajczak and Wroblewski Women Foresters and all who sent flowers or loaned cars. Frank Pietsch and Family.
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Liebreich
Ratajczak
Wroblewski
Frank Pietsch
Grandma Daley to Celebrate 101st Birthday
The Pointer reports that Grandma Daley will turn 101 next Wednesday, October 26, marking a milestone birthday for the longtime resident.
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Grandma Daley
Scout Troop 797 Sets Meetings at Highlawn Public School
Beginning Friday October 21 1927 all troop meetings are in the gymnasium of Highlawn Public school. Scouts who play basketball must bring tennis shoes and a gymn or track suit. A towel and soap are necessary. All dues must be paid up to date. Frederick Schmidt Scoutmaster.
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Highlawn
Frederick Schmidt
Main Street paving plan approved links Blue Island to Hammond
County Commissioner Jaranowski secured County Board approval for a paving project from Indiana Avenue to Burnham Avenue in Burnham and a connection from Cottage Grove Avenue to State Street in Calumet City meeting Hammond. The Blue Island Burnham road will run from the state line to Western Avenue, aiding cross town traffic and factory districts.
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Main Street
Dolton
Indiana Avenue
Burnham Avenue
Burnham
Jaranowski
Cottage Grove Avenue
State Street
Calumet City
Hammond
Indiana State Line
Western Avenue
Blue Island-Burnham Road
Dalton-Riverdale
Local church and club events listed for late October 1927
The Ladies Aid groups at M. E. and St. Paul churches plan luncheons bunco and coffee events in church basements on October 26 21 and 27 with hostesses and times noted. The W R C meets October 21 to prepare for November 4 inspection. A Girl Scouts meeting is rescheduled for October 28. The Evangelical League hosts a Halloween dance October 27. Riverdale Super A C plans a village hall dance October 29.
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Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Wm. Baker
E. J. Claussen
A. A. Farbridge
H. Glover
G. W. Spencer W. R. C
St. Paul’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
Dalton Troop
Evangelical League of Immanuel Church
Riverdale Super A. C
Riverdale
Dalton residents attend Purdue Chicago game and local notes
Dalton area residents attend the Purdue Chicago football game at Stagg Field. Mrs. Connors from Dalton roots for Purdue. Visits include Miss Anna DeRidder and Mrs. L Walters with Mrs. Cora Kendell in Chicago. Several locals plan moves to San Francisco and Elkhart relatives visit. A C E I reports snow in northern Wisconsin and new crossing signals in Chicago area. A two year old from Roseland sustains severe injuries in a taxi processional accident prompting Chicago Council review.
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John Connors
Dalton
Stagg Field
Anna DeRidder
L. Walters
Cora Kendell
Warren Avenue
Chicago
Kendell
Cora Weltman
Betty Lou Schluraff
Roseland Florist
Chicago Loop
Thornton Triumphs Over Waucons In Curtain Raiser
In a rough Sunday affair at Riverdale Park the heavy Thornton football squad defeated the Waucons 6 to 0. Thornton moved methodically early with a long run by Blank and failed extra point, while Waucons, weakened by injuries, could not mount a consistent attack. A late 35 yard pass from M Garren to Boyens capped Thornton’s scoring drive as the game ended.
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Thornton
Riverdale Park
Wallcons
Waucons
Claussen
Waucon
Waucans
Maxwell
Blank
M. Garren
Boyens
Birthday Party for Evelyn Nimtz on Her Tenth Birthday
Evelyn Nimtz hosted a Tuesday birthday party with games dancing and refreshments in her honor. Guests included Lucille McGehee Betty Jane Schroeder Betty Ortell Marian Brown Delores Ripley Delores Baumgartner Lillian Matz Marjorie Norman Dorothy Rademacher Irene Parnell Zelda Bach and Lillian Dengler.
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Evelyn Nimtz
Lucille McGehee
Betty Jane Schroeder
Betty Ortell
Marian Brown
Delores Ripley
Delores Baumgartner
Lillian Matz
Marjorie
Legion Plans Stag Party At Newly Decorated Club House
Members set to meet Tuesday night to finalize a stag party to introduce the newly decorated American Legion club house. The committee plans to name Armistice night in November as the event date.
Woman Treated For Inward Goitre At Blue Island
Mrs. Emil Boettenhouse was admitted to Blue Island hospital Monday with inward goitre. Her condition has deteriorated and doctors may perform an operation.
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Emil Boettenhouse
Blue Island Hospital
Here Comes the King and the Fire Siren
An old time comparison to royal processions highlights modern village parades in Dalton and Riverdale. The fire siren now signals public processions with police in livery, prompting calls for stricter limits like Chicago’s, to use sirens only in genuine emergencies and on emergency vehicles.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Indiana
Chicago
Lindberg
Should Be On 138th Street Not On Paving Program
A Chicago Daily News clipping reports that 138th Street from Halsted to Leyden Avenue is not included in the county paving program recommended by the advisory committee. Cook County Board President Anton J. Cermak notes the stretch is not slated for paving under the current bond issue program.
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138Th Street
Cermak
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Halsted Street
Leyden Avenue
Cook County Board
Anton J. Cermak
Mrs Frank Pietsch Dies After 25 Years in Riverdale
Mrs. Frank Pietsch of Riverdale died at home 254 East 136th Street on October 13 1927 aged 54. Funeral Mass was held at St Marys church with interment in Holy Sepulchre. Born October 6 1873 in Wisseck Germany she married Frank Pietsch January 24 1897 and immigrated in 1902. Survived by husband five children three living Frank Anthony and Mary Genovese four sisters and three grandchildren plus many neighbors. Mr Pietsch works as track foreman at Acme Steel Co. in Whiting Indiana.
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Frank Pietsch
Riverdale
East 136Th Street
St. Mary’s Church
Liebreich
Ratajczak
Wroblewski
Holy Sepulchre
Martha Gunigrosick
Acme Steel Co
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