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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
1
Dolton Illinois trustees review sewer connections on Pohlers Court and hire a licensed plumber rule while allowing trench work by owners. They discuss repairing Lincoln avenue with tarvia asphaltum and plan to tar a village hall room for public and lodge use, with various committee updates on drainage and utilities.
Trustees Smythe Weber and Wulff vote yes along with President Ehlert to approve a plan despite funds shortages. A committee Smythe Wulff Dillner is appointed to carry out the work and Sechnoor moves confirmation of the appointment. Mr Carl Betke requests a water meter at his home and the request is granted.
The Riverdale Village Board met in regular session with all members present. Trustees discussed installing new incandescent street lamps, delaying final action for attorney Reich to review the contract. The meeting covered sidewalk repairs on 138th and 186th streets, grading disputes, and a proposed alley step. Melville IntHout was killed by a car on his way to school, prompting community condolences. Local social events included a Ladies Aid meeting, a card party, and Avalon Club dancing party at Dalton Village Hall with plans for future events.
Captain Horace B Wild of Chicago will lecture at Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium Dolton on Monday evening November 1 on War Against War. He recently returned from Europe studying aircraft dirigibles and airships. He is a friend of Mr R F Cogewell who has flown over 60 times and aims for a century of flights.
The Dalton Womans Club hosted a Thursday evening event at A. O. U. W. Hall for parents and friends to meet Dalton Public Schools teachers. A program of music and readings followed, and the gathering formed a parent teacher association to aid the school board, parents, and teachers.
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