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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

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Paving Contracts Awarded In Dalton Subdivision

The Stanley Gottschalk Co. of Homewood won the Shepard Drive, Ellis and Greenwood avenues paving bid at 4874.25 with bidders Steamberg Powell Co. and Allied Contractors close behind. Robert O. Livers submitted the sole bid for water mains at 17979.50. A public hearing on Main Street paving from the C E I Railroad to Cottage Grove Avenue is planned.

Stanley Gottschalk Co Homewovnd Wakes Shepard Subdivision O. Livers Daii Se. Laving David B. Maloney Dalton Village Coon County Calumet River 114Th Street del Suhr Cottage Grove Avenue Indiana Avenue Michigan Avenue Roseland District Stanley Cottschalk Co Homewood Shepard Shepard Drive Ellis and Greenwood Avenues Steamberg Powell Co Chicago Allied Contractors Gottschalk Robert O. Livers Main Street Dalton

103 Years Young Grandma Mary Daley Celebrates Birthday

Grandma Mary Daley of Dalton marks her 103rd birthday tomorrow October 26 1929 on Moody Bible Institute Radio WMBI from noon to 1 PM. She remains active enjoys news and light housework despite weak distance vision and old age, with a family party planned in her honor.

Moody Bible Institute WMBI Grandma Mary Daley Dalton Legion Community Fair The Pointer Chicago Tribune Nairn Grandma

Legion District Meeting Plans in Chicago Heights

The Fourth District gathers Thursday evening October 18 1929 at the Masonic Temple Otto boulevard between 15th and 16th Streets Chicago Heights Illinois. Chicago Heights Post hosts the event with Jack Poorman Sr vice commander present. Poorman’s home post promotes a big turnout.

Masonic Temple Otto Boulevard 15Th 16Th Sts Chicago Heights Ill Jack Poorman Poorman

Committees Work Hard for Legion Fair Big Night Tonight

The American Legion Paul Gall Post No. 303 and Auxiliary host a two day fair in the Schwab Building Riverdale October 25 26. A parade led by the Roseland Drum and Bugle Corps will march from Dalton to Riverdale and back to the Schwab Building. Prizes and exhibits are promised with a special appeal for the perfect 36 prize for ladies.

American Legion Paul Gall Post No Schwab Riverdale Drum and Bugle Corps Roseland Post Dalton

Mayo Tackles Hospital Costs At Chicago Meeting

Dr. William J. Mayo of Rochester cites high hospital costs during the College of Surgeons session in Chicago. Harvey industries have funded deficits since inception to keep Ingalls Memorial Hospital operating, with no interest charges added to the plant's finances.

College of Surgeons At Chicago William J. Mayo Rochester Minn Harvey

Installed Officers for Paul Gall Post 308 and Auxiliary

Last Tuesday evening October 22 1929 Paul Gall Post 308 and its Auxiliary held installation of officers for 1930 Edward Wirtz installing officer for the post and Mrs Rose Helgeson Fourth District committeewoman installing for the Auxiliary New officers include Herman Wiebke commander Julius Nelson vice commander Harold Miller finance officer Siems chaplain John Hankey historian Wm Stern adjutant Arthur Stern sergeant at arms Auxiliary Viola Wiebke president Bessie Baumgartner 1st vice president Scotch Jenness 2nd vice president Irene Garry treasurer Clara Nimtz historian Alma Colwell historian Mary Ferguson sergeant at arms Emily Ripley musician Frankie Albrecht color bearer.

Paul Gall Edward Wirtz Eddie Rose Helgeson Fourth District Herman Wiebke Julius Nelson Harold Miller Mr. Siems John Hankey Wm. Stern Arthur Stern Sargeant-at-Arms Viola Wiebke Bessie Baumgartner Scotch Jenness Irene Garry Clara Nimtz Alma Colwell Mary Ferguson Sargent-at-Arms Emily Ripley Frankie Albrecht

Chest Clinic at Village Health Center October 28

Dalton chest clinic to be held at Village Health Center Monday October 28 from 1 to 4 pm. A nurse A Itter provides details. Also for sale overcoat size 42 in good condition. Call Riverdale 1123 after 6 30 pm. Found nose glasses on 137th St near I C depot inquire at The Pointer office.

Dalton Chest Clinic Village Health Center A. Itter R. N Riverdale I. C. Depot Pointer

Local and Personal News from Dalton and Vicinities

Mr and Mrs William W Preik welcome a baby boy born in Hartford Michigan on Vict 20 Many relatives wish health and success for the youngster Irma Pauls former Dalton resident now Mrs Preikshot also features in community notes Lillian Hankey Navy nurse recounts a voyage from Portsmouth Virginia via Cuba Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands The A Appler Musical Comedy Co led by Cohn and Semultz scheduled at Dalton Theatre October 26 Mrs August Krueger undergoes tonsil surgery at Roseland and a hospital stay St Marys school hall events include bingo and a Bunco party for church funds Mrs Adolph Matthiesen suffers a broken hip after a fall from steps and will be hospitalized for months Allen S Mowery and family attend golden wedding in Columbus Ohio Others update on local gatherings and visits with several out of town guests noted

William W. Preikshot LaSalle Street West Pullman Hartford Mich Irma Pauls Suverdale Preikshot Metropolitan Life Insurance Co A. Appler Cohn Senmultz Dalton Theatre J. Druby Dolton Theatre August Krueger Roseland Community Hospital Adolph Matthiesen St. Mary’s School Banco St. Francis Hospital Blue Island

Thorn ton Booster Meet Memorial Park at Thorn ton Field

On Sunday October 27 the Thorn ton Booster football team faces Memorial Park at Thorn ton field. Expected to be one of the fastest games this year with several Dolton boys playing for Thornton. Kickoff at 2 30 sharp. E. V. Price Tailored Clothes Triangle Toggery Dolton Adv.

Thornton Memorial Park Thornton Field Dolton

Harbor plan for Calumet harbor by private firm

A private international contractor the George H. Shank company plans to build Calumet harbor using a mortgage on city lands at the lakefront. Payment would come from sale or lease of harbor lands with city funds as backup if needed. Council committee will receive full construction details and consider bids from others.

International Calumet Harbor Sea of the Lake Lake Calumet Thompson Council Committee On Waterways R. W. Wolfe Public Works George H. Shank Wolfe Guernsey South End

Fred Waterman Returns Home After Auto Crash Injuries

Fred Waterman, injured Oct 10 on 147th Street near Sibley boulevard and Stony Island avenue, left Ingalls Memorial hospital last Sunday. He directed traffic when a fast car struck him, tearing his arm and scalp. A wrecker crew member was injured. witnesses suspected alcohol. Waterman may be home-bound due to torn ligaments and muscles.

Fred Waterman 147Th Street Ingalls Memorial Hospital Mr. Waterman Sibley Boulevard Stony Island Avenue Harvey Torrence Avenue Waterman

Notice of Personal Debt Responsibility

Lost pocketbook contains $2 and chance cards. Finder please return to Florence Lau at 251 Lincoln Avenue, Read the Want Ads. I will not be responsible for debts made by others than myself. Max Sellin, Riverdale, Illinois.

Max Sellin Riverdale, Il Florence Lau Lincoln Avenue

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