Citizens form group to curb Thorn Creek pollution
Several hundred prominent residents from South Holland and nearby towns met at the village hall to combat pollution of Thorn Creek and the Little Calumet River. The Izaak Walton League organized the gathering with officials and civic groups from Glenwood, Thornton, Dolton, Harvey, Chicago Heights, Riverdale and beyond pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Thorn Creek
Little Calumet River
Izaak Walton League
Thornton
Glenwood
Harvey
Chicago Heights
Dalton
Riverdale
Little Thorn Creek
Dr. Oliver
Judge Webb
Mr. Sweet
Blodgett
Kooistra
Dolton
Chambers of Commerce of
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Woman’s Club
Roe
Jaranowski
Forest Preserve Board
Sjoborn
Anker
Otto F. Reich
Protect the Children School Traffic Warning by South Holland Chief
Chief Jacob DeYoung urges motorists and parents to slow down and educate children for school zone safety as September opens. He notes vacation resets rules, stresses visible signs and proactive caution to reduce child traffic deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob DeYoung
South Holland
Dalton notes and local happenings in September 1927
Wm. Lawrenz of Dalton was bitten on the right leg by a dog at work near Haney offices last Friday. the wound was cauterized and the outcome hoped for. The dog belongs to a nearby family that had snarled at two colored men recently on the track. The Dalton M. E. church Ladies Aid will meet Sept 8. The Dalton post office closes at 10 am Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lawrenz
Dalton
Haney
Dalton M.E. Church
Thornton Township
Dolton Girl Dies After Bonfire Accident
Julia Kason six years old died at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey from burns when her dress caught fire while playing near a bonfire after railroad box cars were burned. Her 11 year old brother suffered burns while trying to help. An inquest was held and funeral services are planned with interment at St Casimer's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Kason
Joseph Kason
East 144Th Street
Dolton
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Bachmann
St. Casimer’s Cemetery
Banks Closed Labor Day
All local banks will be closed Monday September 5 for Labor Day. Customers are advised to complete banking needs on Saturday before the holiday.
Dolton Board Meeting Notes and Local Repairs
The Dolton board met with President Harrs presiding. Reports include drainage blockage on Greenwood road near Sibley street referred to committee, street repairs with tarvia and stone, sidewalks at 138th and Lincoln reaired to owner satisfaction, electric work at the village hall pumping station with an agreement reached, and a proposal to give the hall permit issuance to the collector. A Berger area sewer moratorium petition was referred to the Attorney for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Harrs
Schubert
Greenwood Road
Sibley Street
Trustee
Corners
Mohr
Claussen
138Th
Lincoln Avenue
Smith
Village Hall
Berger
Dutch Meisner Fights Dempsey In One Round Exhibition
Dalton resident and former Navy champion Claude Dutch Meisner sparred a swift round with ex champion Jack Dempsey at Lincoln Fields training quarters last Wednesday afternoon. Meisner, now a Riverdale fireman, recently moved to Blue Island and believes Dempsey will win the big bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Meisner
Jack Dempsey
Lincoln Fields
Dalton
Blue Island
Navy
Marines
Dempsey
Jack
Dutch
Tuttle
Riverdale
New Law Firm Formed Headed by Samuel K. Markman
Samuel K. Markman will head a new law firm after withdrawing from Brannon, Markman and Maloney. The firm includes Burrell J. Cramer, Francis L. Brinkman, John E. Pavlik, and Martin H. Finneran with offices at 125 West Madison Street, 24th floor, Roanoke Tower. Telephone Franklin 2854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel K. Markman
Brannon, Markman and
Pohlers Return From Pine Lake Vacation
Mr and Mrs Fred Pohlers returned home Sunday from Pine Lake Michigan where they enjoyed a week long vacation together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Schmidt
Pine Lake
Mich
Fred Pohlers
Dalton Couple Returns from California Trip
Mr and Mrs Knoblack of Dalton returned home after a two week journey to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Knoblack
Dalton
California
Mrs. James Black Dies After Heart Attack
Mrs. James Black of Lowell Indiana, mother of Mrs. Ray Vandeursen, died last Monday at St. Margaret's hospital Homewood following a serious operation a month earlier. A heart attack caused her death and she was buried at Lowell on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Lowell
Ind
Ray Vandeursen
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Homewood
Night prowler alarms Dalton during window break-in
A prowler damaged a window at the DeRidder cottage behind the John Klinkhammer residence on North Park Avenue. Police were alerted but the intruder escaped. Anna has cleaned the family revolver and warned there may be a first page story next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeRidder
John Klinkhammer
Park Avenue
Dalton
Anna
Dressmaking services offered at Mrs T Bork home
A local home seamstress advertises dressmaking and garment alterations at 13909 State Street. Telephone contact Riverdale 1166. Advertisement dated 17 pistol?
Lorenzen Family Returns From Wisconsin Visit
Mr and Mrs N P Lorenzen and their children returned home last Friday after a week of vacation with relatives in Reedsburg Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jago
Riverdale
Bay City
Mich
Miller
Toledo
Ohio
N. P. Lorenzen
Reedsburg
Wis
Lorenzen Visit With Aunt In Crete This Week
Harriet and Donald Lorenzen are visiting their aunt in Crete this week, enjoying a family gathering and time together away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet
Donald Lorenzen
Crete
For Rent 5 Room House on Main Street
For rent a five room house with hot water heat and a one car garage. Contact J. Billo at 645 Main Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Billo
Main Street
For Rent Seven New Stores on Leyden Avenue Riverdale
For rent seven new stores on Leyden Avenue Riverdale with particulars at Gladstone Store 13750 Leyden Avenue Riverdale phone 6024. Also advertisement for sale a female police dog 18 months registered inquire 408 144th Place Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Gladstone
144Th Place
Dolton
Leyden Avenue to Become Riverdale Business Center
Indications point to Leyden Avenue between Indiana and 138th Street becoming Riverdale’s business hub as paving spurred renewal. Samuel Gensberg of Manchester Iowa plans a seven store building on his Leyden Avenue purchase, with Gladstone Company adding a new store and offices. The town’s future looks bright despite an aging public school and traffic bottlenecks, and local development is expected to attract factories and residents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden Avenue
Indiana Avenue
138Th Street
Riverdale
Samuel Gensberg
Manchester
Iowa
George Dutt
Gladstone Company
Gensberg
Riverdale City
South Park Avenue
Golden Wedding of Henry and Sophie Bockelmann 50 Years
In 1877 on August 31 Henry Bockelmann and Sophie Schaeflein wed in Peotone Illinois. Their children staged a surprise golden wedding celebration at Geo. Bockelmann 160 Park Avenue Dalton. A party of relatives and friends attended a psalm based address and supper, sharing good wishes for a quiet prosperous life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bockelmann
Sophie Schaeflein
Peotone
Ill
Geo. Bockelmann
Park Avenue
Dalton
William
134Th Street
Lorenz Bockelmann
Ford
Bockelmann
George
Fred Bockelmann
Wm. Albers
H. Bockelmann
Quiet wedding unites Ralph Hoffman and Caroline Manthey
In Dalton on Saturday afternoon August 27 at the First Methodist church parsonage, Ralph Hoffman and Caroline Manthey were married by Rev. A A Myers. The bride wore blue georgette crepe with Grace Albrechtsen as maid of honor and Lawrence F Perry as best man. The couple are well known locally and receive many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Dalton
Ralph Hoffman
Caroline Manthey
A. A. Myers
Grace Albrecht
Lawrence F. Perry
Coming Events A Banco Party at Riverview Village Hall
Calumet Camp Modern Woodmen hosts a banco party Thursday evening September 8 at Riverdale village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banco
Calumet Camp Modern Woodmen
Riverdale
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Wm. Middleborn
Marion
Magdalen
John Rueger
Fennimore
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
E. L. Wassman
A. C. Bernahl
F. W. Rademacher
George Bockelman
Martin
Gerhardt
Dorothy Poeplau
Lake Naquebay
Crivitz
Frank Ulander
Lake Noquebay
Public Improvement Association
Meriiette County
William Warner
Witt
Columbus
C. Williams
Andrew Stackowicz
Calumet City
Margaret
Roland Rademacher
Adel
Random Lake
Harry H. DeYoung
Nay Wendall
Jacob Meidema
Grace H. DeYoung
Dells
Wisconsin
Wilmer Stutzhiem
Missouri
A. Bouchard
William Nordoff
Antioch, Il
Doctor Kollar
Michigan
Richard Gravenstock
Legion
Joliet
A. Freague
Reno
Nevada
NEW Law Firm
Brannon, Markman and Maloney
Pointer
Man
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