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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
1
Riverdale board in regular session addressed drainage on West 138th street with calls for ditch cleaning, Halsted street bridge repairs, and rail crossings at 187th and 137th streets. They ordered notices to railroads, discussed Indiana Harbor viaduct repairs, water losses, and funding, and approved bids for new hose and hall use rules.
Thornton Township High School routed the University of Chicago High School 31 to 0 last Saturday afternoon at Harvey field. A large crowd witnessed the game. Next Saturday at 2 30 p m Thornton meets Riverside High School at TT H 8S avhievic field in a key showdown billed as Junior Day with free admission for boys under 14 when accompanied by a father.
Charles Robert Locher died Thursday morning after a prolonged tuberculosis illness at age 23 years 4 months 27 days. He was raised by his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jacob Moeck at 128 Lincoln Avenue Dalton after his mother’s death. He leaves a brother Joseph L Locher and two half brothers Paul and John Becker along with many friends. Funeral services Saturday Oct 27 at 2 pm at the Meeck home conducted by Rev Rease. Interment Oakland Cemetery.
Attica Ohio reports Fred Kalas and three companions were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio train struck their car at a crossing near Attica. The body will be sent to Dalton for burial. Funeral services are planned for Monday at 2 PM at the Dunker home and 2:30 PM at the M E church. Kalas left Dalton about 18 months ago to work on the Ford railroad and had long served as fireman and engineer on the C E I line, with many friends in Dalton.
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy in our mother’s passing. Special thanks to Rev Dorjahn Immanuel church and all who sent flowers.
The Soldiers' monument was erected last week and is ready for dedication. It will wait under tarpaulin until Paul Gall Post American Legion sets a date, possibly Armistice Day November 11.
Mr. and Mrs. Garl Pozzi welcomed a boy born Oct 17 and Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger welcomed a boy born Oct 23. Emil Dorman, heard whistling while shoveling coal, signals a young school teacher arriving at his home on Thursday Oct 25.
Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids to purchase 500 feet more or less of standard fire hose. Bids due by 7:30 p.m. Tuesday November 13 1923. Submit hose samples. Board may reject any or all bids. George L Koehler village clerk.
Indiana Harbor R R bought 16 acres from John Popp west of the Ice house and 24 acres from John Schultz adjoining. William Maurer arranged deals. he also sold 5 acres west of Dalton village hall to Western Indiana R R. A strip south of the Panhandle went to the C E I R R and Western Indiana R R. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Wm Henderschott hosting relatives from Elkhart. A Packard touring car was abandoned after a chase by a state highway officer near Robert Hanschman's yard. A masked highwayman robbed the Indiana Harbor restaurant on Halsted street of about a hundred dollars. Adeline Scheckler of Bucyrus, Ohio visits the Deam family, after a Yakima summer. Mrs Deam toured Rantoul and viewed its aviation field. A finder’s reward offered for a set of keys near the I C depot. Arthur Kelly of Indianapolis joined a St Mary’s church roast pig dinner and recalled selling a chicken remedy with Will Warning in boyhood. The new Ford plant at Hegewisch will start Jan 1 due to delays. Wm Evers bought a cottage at 134th and Forest. Ralph Squires moves to State and 187th. land sold to School District 183 for Bowen School playground. a new basement added. L M Van der Aa moving a house. Illinois vegetable output is discussed with Cook County supplying about one third of the state’s crops on 25,000 of 300,000 improved acres. annual crop value estimated at 20 to 25 million dollars.
The Hausman family thanks friends for kindness after the death of a wife and mother. Our Saviours Luth Church marks Reformation Sunday and the church cornerstone anniversary with sermons by Rev Dr George Kabele. A free lunch follows, a free will offering, and Friday night sermon by Rev Dr M L Stirewall. No service Sunday night.
Grandma Dailey of Dalton is 97 years old today October 26. Her family says she is younger than she was a decade ago. She is in good health with a clear mind and stays active. She still wears girl style shoes and will share the secret to growing young when she turns 125.
Edith Dolton and Mrs. Matthew Van deursen promote a new pastry shop named The Woodshed. Mary Vandeursen will serve as head clerk, opening next Saturday at 11 o clock near Lincoln and Park avenues. The enterprise aims to attract steady patronage from Dolton residents.
Citizens urged to donate old clothing for German needy. Notify Mrs. Paul Schafer by phone Riverdale 0618 or leave garments at 60 East 136th Street for forwarding to worthy recipients.
Notice announces Marie Simnick completed dress cutting fitting and designing at S S Taylor school Chicago and opened a dressmaking shop at 405 W 128th street Riverdale inviting friends to call. Riverdale 207. 23-1p MARIE SIMNICK.
The first aid class opens Saturday at two. Officers and all scouts over 14 in good standing may join. Headquarter officers training remains open. The troop welcomes returning and new girls. A masquerade Halloween party is planned for Monday October 29, 1928, for girls only with 20 cent admission.
The Midwest Sugar Refining Corporation began cutting beets on Wednesday October 24 and the fall campaign is now in full swing with extensive field work and processing planned.
Miss Dorris Norton and Mr. James McGowan Jr. of Dolton wed at the M E parsonage on Wednesday October 24. They begin housekeeping at 684 Fredericka street in Dolton as friends extend congratulations.
Bowen School District 133 items show teachers enrolled in a Silent Reading course led by Prof Gray at Thornton Township High School. Bowen will send Ruth Reich Edith Dengler and Irene Rampke on the School-Home Project. A soccer match with Sobieski is set for Wednesday October 31 at 3 30 on Bowen grounds. Halloween parties are planned and Mr Deam visited to view school work.
Local groups announce activities in late October and early November. St Pauls Ladies Aid serves coffee October 31 and hosts a church basement event. WCTU meets November 1 at Mrs. Waddell's home. Dalton M EK Ladies Aid quilts. Young Peoples Society hosts an indoor church basement picnic November 8 and 9. Other events include a Paul Gall Post film November 12 and 13 at Dalton theatre and St Marys Fall Festival October 20-28 with a roast pig supper October 24. Proceeds from the lunch go to Germany.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dolton invites sealed bids for housing and caretaking of the village fire truck. Bids due by 8:00 P M Monday November 5 1923. Notice signed by WM G Dolton.
Notice states the party and dance for the Community Masonic Club in honor of Fred Kalas, originally set for Wednesday October 31, is postponed indefinitely due to his death.
Potatoes suited for seed or eating in the Red River Valley and Ohio regions. Offers wholesale and retail sales. HM. Vander aa at 15787 State Street, next to South Holland Postoffice.
West Hammond urges residents to suggest a new distinctive name and to consider expansion plans. Those with available names or real estate should contact Mayor Kamradt for proposals and potential use.
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