City Schools Open One Week Later District 148 Teachers List
District 148 opens September 14 with new staff across four schools led by superintendent Lyle K. Klitzke. Franklin School adds Edgar Bagg as principal, Lorraine Burghardt and Minnie Proper in upper grades, and Alice Gutknecht in kindergarten. Lincoln School names Wm. Reaugh as principal and grade 8 teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle K K. Klitzke
Franklin School
Edgar Bagg
Lorraine Burghardt
Minnie Proper
Alice Gutknecht
Miss Burghardt
Chicago
University of Ilinois
Franklin
Ethel Murphy
Washington School
University of Michigan
Lincoln School
Wmn. Reaugh
Bowen School Registration Marks New Term in Riverdale
Bowen School in Riverdale District 133 opens the new term with registration on Tuesday September 8 at 9 am and noon dismissal. The board President Wm J Claussen Clerk Mrs Ralph Dengler and Louis Reich note building redecorations and improved grounds under engineer Stutzhiem. Teaching staff includes McCarron White Hedtke and Petty with first grade admission for children turning six by February 1.
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Bowen School
Wm. J. Claussen
Ralph Dengler
Louis E. Reich
Stutzhiem
Margaret McCarron
Nada White
Florence Hedtke
Virgil Petty
Berger School Opens Tuesday With New Principal
The Berger School District 149 starts on Tuesday September 8 with Frank Lockhart named as principal for grades 7 and 8. Other staff and board members include Vera Barnings for grades 5 and though incomplete, Helen Larsen for grades 3 and , Phylis Kramer for grades 1 and 2. School board president Wwm Gentry clerk Henry Vandenberg and E R Waterman listed.
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Berger
Frank Lockhart
Vera Barnings
Helen Larsen
Phylis Kramer
Wwm
Gentry
Henry Vandenberg
E. R. Waterman
St Pauls and St Marys Schools Open September 8
St Pauls parochial school opens Tuesday September 8 with E O Haase teaching 7th and 8th grades A L Bernahl 5th and 6th grades William W Bloom 3rd and 4th grades and Mrs L Wukasch 1st and 2nd grades St Marys school begins September 8 at 8 15 am with mass sung by Rev John N Weiler Sisters M Gertrude principal teaches 7th and 8th Sisters M Pancratia 5th and 6th Sisters M Catherine 8th and 4th grades and Sisters M Mathilda 1st and 2nd grades R Hess and Son Barber Shop advertises clean sterile tools See Dr Stevesson about eyes 11131 S Michigan Ave Pullman 2749.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's School
St. Paul’s Parochial School
E. O. Haase
A. 8. Bernahl
William W. Bloom
ST. Mary’s School
John N. Weiler
M. Gertrude
M. Pancratia
M. Catherine
M. Mathilda
R. ‘Hess
Obituary: Fred Rau Dies at 78 in Chicago Home
Fred Rau born in Riverdale in 1880 lived most of life in the area. He died at his home 9737 Prairie Avenue Chicago from a heart attack on Wednesday September 2. He leaves a widow a brother Lawrence and three sisters Mrs A F Wendt Mrs Jennie Fischer and Emily Rau. Funeral Friday at De Youngs Funeral Home 10834 Michigan Avenue at 3 pm conducted by Rev Walter Kemnitz. Interment in the Rau family lot at Oakland Cemetery Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rau
Riverdale
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Rau
Lawrence
A. F. Wendt
Jennie Fischer
Emily Rau
William H. Martin Dies at 83 in Roseland Community
William H. Martin age 60? no verify. obituary lists death August 31 at his home from heart disease. Born Cleveland September 27, 1877. Former Dolton resident. moved to Roseland in December 1935 after 1.5 years piano tuning business. Survived by widow Mabel, five stepchildren, two sisters S H York Harvey and Carrie Robinson New York City. Funeral Thursday at Lain's Chapel Chicago. Interment Oaklawn Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Martin
Indiana Ave
Mr. Martin
Cleveland
Ohio
Dolton
Roseland
Mabel Martin
S. H. York
Harvey
Carrie Robinson
New York City
Lain’s Chapel
68Rd and
Hggleston Avenue
Chicago
Oaklawn Cemetery
Dolton Theatre to Present Midnight Show This Saturday
The Dolton Theatre will host a full late show starting at 11 30 p m on Saturday. The feature is The Pace That Kills a daring expose of the narcotic racket and a growing menace. If successful more midnight performances may follow.
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Dolton Theatre
Wisowaty and Strassenberg Married in Dolton
Miss Ruth Wisowaty and Ernest Strassenberg of Dolton wed in a single ring ceremony at Immanuel Evangelical parsonage at 9 30 p m on Saturday August 25 They were attended by Mr and Mrs Floyd Bergold and will reside in Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wisowaty
Ernest Strassenberg
Dolton
Immanuel Evangelical Parsonage
Floyd Bergold
Dolton Tavern Closed After Neighbor Complaints
Dolton tavern shut for two days by President Hastings amid neighbor complaints. Judge Brookfelt placed owners on ten days probation and fined ten dollars with warning to revoke license if more complaints occur. Police later responded to a second tavern fight at 5 AM, arriving after the combat had moved on due to a misaddressed report.
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Dolton
Hastings
Brookfelt
Dalton
Heffernan to Speak at Ivanhoe P T A Meeting
Mrs Heffernan a Chicago Board of Education member will headline the Ivanhoe P T A meeting at Roosevelt School 146th and South Clark on Tuesday evening September 15 at 730 PM. The event features her know your schools talk followed by installation of 1936 37 officers by Mrs Morrison district installation officer.
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Heffernan
Chicago Board of Education
Ivanhoe P. T. A
Roosevelt School
146Th and
South Clark Street
Mayors Honor Betty Robinson with Chicago Olympic Medal
Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly informs Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson that Betty Robinson will receive a commemorative medal at a ceremony aired by radio. The letter notes Mayor LaGuardia of New York sent a telegram about the presentation and praises Robinson for bringing honor to Chicago through the Olympic games.
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Harry Robinson
Kelly
Chicago
Betty
City OF
138Th Street
Riverdale
Clinois
F. H. LaGuardia
New York
Edward J. Kelly
New York City Honors Elizabeth Robinson for Olympic Triumph
The City of New York will award a commemorative medal to Elizabeth Robinson for her 1986 Olympic performance. A 3:30 to 4:00 p m program on September 8 will be broadcast in New York. The letter from Edw J Kelly invites friends and relatives to join the celebration.
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New York
N. Y
J. Kelly
Chicago
Elizabeth Robinson
Death by Own Action in County Jail Reported
The Pointer reports Virgil Mc Donald a war veteran killed himself in the county jail last night. Few details were available at press time as investigators pieced together the tragedy and its surrounding circumstances.
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Virgil McDonald
Taxes Due Date Extended for Thornton Township Collectors
Thornton Township Collector Walter Haines extends tax books to September 10 for late payers. Afterward, payments must be made at the Bank of Harvey building, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Thornton
Walter Haines
Bank of Harvey
Dalton Folks Share News Of Trips Health And Events
Local items report Bobby Thul visiting relatives in Chicago while recovering from hay fever and a fall. The Russell A. Bales family returns from Indiana Dunes camping. Several families enjoy vacations in Michigan, Indianapolis, and Akron. A Card Club gathering, beauty shop owner in Germany, and multiple visits highlight community life along with a hospital tonsil operation and a birthday party. A birth is noted in Dalton, and a lost purse with glasses is reported.
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Robert
Bobby) Thul
John Thul
Sheridan St
Dalton
W. N. Gifford
Chicago
D. O'Connell
Russell A. Bales
Indiana Dunes States Park
Fred Ludwig, Jr
Michigan
A. W. Meyers
R. H. Lane
Indianapolis
Herman Wesse
Iva Bales
Manitou
Colo
Bonnie Bender
Alm
Colburn
Poritt
Thos. Darley
Hollywood
Calif
California
Jack Quinn
Darley
M. G. M. Movie Studios
Cali
Eleanore Wittig
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Edna Verhoeven
Herman Horn
John and
Herman, Jr
Akron
Ohio
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Lawrence Simnick
West 138Th Street
C. Umbrell
Caroline
E. 138
George Bohls
Columbus
Wisconsin
Walter Ortel, Jr
Joseph Lieb
Park Ave
Martin Stanley
Eagle River
Wis
Sophia Lezeau
Gweneth Harper
Tulsa
Okla
Freda Montgomery
Sanderson Ave
Dolton
Billings Memorial Hospital
Josephine Vandenberg
Pohler
Frederick John
Running Board of Auto
Panev
Pointer
Sanitary plant odors prompt county highway petition
The Riverdale Board met Tuesday evening August 25 in regular session. Trustees discussed issuing a plumber and sewer builder license for Albert Liefer, with bonds from American Surety Company. Water Works notes 6 hydrants bought for 120 dollars. Highway division reports July motor fuel tax allotment of 365.68 dollars, accepted. Notices about registration and election dates referred to Judiciary. Bids for 35 tons of coke opened from Acme Coal Company with delivery pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Nelson
Robinson
Schroll
Hanihan
Hauschmann
Claussen
Albert Liefer
American Surety Company
Zornow
Ilinois
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
Michael J. Flynn
Judiciary Committee
Acme Coal Company
Riverdale
Chicago Solvay
Poisoned From Scratch
Louis Aigner Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Louis Aigner of Dalton, developed lockjaw after a rusty tin scratch at a Chicago brick yard. He was rushed to Ingalls Memorial Hospital Monday, antitoxin given, and doctors say the disease was stopped in time. He was sent home the next day and is expected to recover fully.
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William “Mac” Roush
Kanawha Avenue
Dalton
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Victor Steinhauer
East 186Th Street
Riverdale
David Arndt
Edbrooke Ave
Wm. Steinhauer
Alex Steinhauer
Pauline Steinhauer
Lena Fadke
Lillian Steir
Hazel Nerche
Katherine Schneider
Henry Weigel
Marie Schroader
Adele Kortum
Bertha Krell
Anna
Katherine Kurz
Indiana Avenue
Theodore Schlueter
Waukegan
Floyd Vogel
Louis Aigner, Jr
Louis Aigner
Irwin Avenue
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Clayhole
Louis, Jr
Louis
Cement Work Underway Despite Shortage of Finishers
Contractor Anderson began pouring cement this morning on the east side of Lincoln Avenue in the 138800 block. The project has faced delays due to a lack of finishers amid high demand for that labor.
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Anderson
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale railroad worker injured in fall on job
Gustav Baumgartner a switch man living at 5 E 137th Street Riverdale was injured Monday afternoon August 31 while riding atop a locomotive water tank he slipped and fell suffering a head cut and a torn left ankle ligament though no bones were broken. County regraded 188th Street from Halsted to Ashland improving conditions per Riverdale board and President Claus sen.
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Gustav Baumgartner
Riverdale
I. 1
Claussen
Riverdale Board
Halsted Street
Ashland Avenue
Wrist watch ad for Riverdale streetcar line
An old classified style notice promotes a wrist watch tied to the Riverdale West Street car line. It provides a contact phone number Dolton 959 M and an address fragment 119 1.
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West Street
Riverdale
Dolton
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Bowen
Wisowaty
Strassenberg
Dolton Police News
Betty Robinson
la Guardia
Sanit’ry
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