Schappi Bus Line Expands Route Between Hammond and Blue Island
Schappi Bus Line begins running between Hammond and Blue Island via Dolton and Riverdale this week with full schedules to follow once routes are finalized. Local business groups have long pressed for regular service to connect industrial centers, amid prior failures to fund streetcar expansion. The move comes as South Suburban Motor Coach Co. also seeks ICC approval, potentially sharing the route.
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Schappi
Hammond
Blue Island
Dolton
Riverdale
Dalton- Riverdale
Hammond Chamber of Commerce
Calumet City Club
Dalton Civic Club
Riverdale Improvement Association
Blue Island Chamber of Commerce
Schappi Bus Line
South Suburban Motor Coach Co
Illinois Commerce Commission
Uniform for Boys Illuminates Illinois Patrol Gear
St Mayer of the Automobile Club of Illinois announces a major uniform distribution for twenty five thousand Junior Safety Patrol boys. The plan provides rain coats hats caps belts and badges so no patrol member faces poor weather unprotected. Principals statewide are asked to assist in arranging contact and mobilizing participation. Mayer praises the patrols as a humanitarian service and pledges modest rewards for their dedication.
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Ilinois
St. Mayer
Automobile Club of Illinois
Sam Browne
Illinois
Mayer
Knights of Columbus Pinta elect officers for year
The local council elected officers at a Riverdale Village hall meeting. Named: Grand Knight W. A. Reich Deputy Grand Knight David Denham Chancellor J. W. Denham Recorder Frank Kleinz Warden Dan Perry Jr Treasurer J. J. Connors Trustee J. W. Lieb Judge Advocate P. P. Flick Inside Guard Edgar Metevia Outside Guard Matt J. Cosman.
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Pinta
Knights of Columbus
Riverdale
W. A. Reich
David Denham
J. W. Denham
Frank Kleinz
Dan Perry Jr
J. J. Connors
J. W. Lieb
P. P. Flick
Edgar Metevia
Matt J. Cosman
Misses Grant and Baecker Tour Grand Canyon Region
Misses Mabel Grant and Emma Baecker returned home after a three week tour of Arizona. They traveled 190 miles by auto and pack mule to Rainbow Bridge in Southern Utah and rode a canyon area plane. They comment on the search for the last passenger plane that vanished earlier this week.
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Mabel Grant
Emma Baecker
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Rainbow Bridge
Utah
Three Newborns Reported in Riverdale and Dolton
The old stork brought three fine young Americans to town this week. A big boy arrived at John Hawke's on Wabash avenue Riverdale last Saturday. A fine boy followed at Wm Bessette's in Dolton on Wednesday morning. On Thursday afternoon Walter Lyon's Riverdale home welcomed another fine fellow.
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John Hawke
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Wm. Bessette
Dolton
Walter Lyon
Riverdale Social Notes and Loyal Ties Highlight Week
Mrs B T Schwab of Chicago visited daughter Mrs S W Schwab of Riverdale last Wednesday. The Rosebud Pleasure Club of Dalton chartered the Eagle of South Chicago and enjoyed Lake Michigan. Mr and Mrs Wm May entertained Chicago relatives last Sunday with a Calumet River launch trip and a lunch swim. John Behrens and Mrs A O Phelers attended the Crown Point County Fair with O E Cook and Louis Cole who drove over. Misses Augusta Emma Ludwig Sophone Hattie Hendricks Alma Koch Hattie Schroder and Hilda Wichmann formed a party last Sunday for a happy outing. F A Costello principal of Riverdale Bowen school married in Chicago to Elizabeth Lynch. They plan to live in Highlawn Riverdale.
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Rosebud Pleasure Club
Dalton
Eagle
South Chicago
Lake Michigan
Rosebuds
Wm. May
Chicago
Calumet River
Riverdale
John Behrens
A. O. Phelers
Lake County
Crown Point
Ind
O. E. Cook
Wisconsin Lime and Cement Co
Louis Cole
Augusta
Emma Ludwig
Sophone
Hattie Hendricks
Thornton
Alma Koch
Hyde Park
Hattie Schroder
Hilda Wichmann
F. A. Costello
Riverdale Bowen School
Elizabeth Lynch
Victor Lawson
Kenosha
Wis
Krueger-Houlihan Couple Married in Roseland Ceremony
Miss Edna Krueger daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Krueger of Dalton wed Mr Russell Houlihan of Chicago in a Roseland ceremony held on August 26.
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Edna Krueger
Henry Krueger
Dalton
Russell Houlihan
Chicago
Roseland
Miss Margaret Zornow Weds August Schultz in Crown Point
Miss Margaret Zornow daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Zornow of Riverdale married August Schultz of Riverdale at Crown Point Indiana on August 29 The groom works for Acme Steel Company and many friends wish the couple health and happiness.
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Margaret Zornow
Frank Zornow
Riverdale
August Schultz
Crown Point
Indiana
Sroom
Acme Steel Company
Record Run Brings 16 Trains From Dearborn to Crete for Lincoln Field Races
The C. and E. I. operated 16 trains on Labor Day from Dearborn Street to Crete Illinois. The day set a new record for trains bringing racing fans to Lincoln Fields with 18 240 passengers. Additional coaches from Chicago line were borrowed to augment service. Forty thousand spectators attended the race schedule. A village board correction notes that H M Miller did not attend the meeting and that J Sealey Miller spoke instead.
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Dearborn Street
Crete
Ill
Labor Day
Lincoln Fields
Lovery Railroad
Chicago
Tailored Clothes Ad for E. V. Price at Triangle Toggery
Dolton shoppers are urged to visit Triangle Toggery for E. V. Price tailored clothes offerings. This local ad highlights quality garments and fitting services available at the Dolton shop.
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E. V. Price
Triangle Toggery
Dolton
Adv
Fire Destroys Jim Spinas Restaurant in Dolton
Early Wednesday fire destroyed Jim Spinas Restaurant west of Oakland Cemetery on Michigan City road in Dolton. It started near an electric phonograph, spreading to ruin instruments and dining room fittings. Fire departments from Dolton Riverdale and Calumet City aided as crews struggled for water pressure. Spina plans to rebuild at the same site. insurance will cover part of the loss.
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Jim Spinas
Oakland Cemetery
Michigan City Road
Dolton
Riverdale
Calumet City
Jim
Sibley Boulevard
Lincoln Avenue
Spina
Ton Family Reunion Draws 809 On August Day
The Ton family reunion at Thornton Forest Preserve on August 29 brought about 809 relatives together to renew friendships. Historian Mrs. F. W. Jansen compiled a complete history noting John Ton’s 1849 voyage from Holland and the family’s Dutch settlement roots in the South End. Millicent Ton was the youngest attendee. Mrs. John Benigenberg was the eldest present.
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Thornton Forest Preserve
F. W. Jansen
W. 103Rd Street
John Ton
Holland
America
New York
Hudson River
Troy
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Chicago
South End
South Side Loop
John Benigenberg
Lansing
Millicent Ton
East 110Th Place
Peoples Store Expands to Become Largest on South Side
James H. Gately announces a 25 000 square foot expansion for Peoples Store adding store rooms with second floors and basements south of the current site at 112th Street. The widened frontage along Michigan Avenue extends over 250 feet making it one of Chicago's biggest department stores outside the Loop.
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Peoples Store
Peoples
Chicago
Loop District
James H. Gately
112Th Street
Michigan Ave
Iue
Death Notice for Mrs Johanna Kopischke of Riverdale
Mrs Johanna Kopischke of 13836 South Park Avenue Riverdale died Monday September 2 at 7:05 pm at her home from toxic goitre She was born in 1855 in Za wada Germany and was 74 years 7 months old She lived in the district for 25 years She was the widow of the late John Kopischke Survived by two sons and three daughters Funeral services were held Thursday September 5 at 9 am at St Marys Church Father Liebreich officiating Burial was in the family lot in St Benedicts Cemetery Blue Island
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Johanna Kopishke
South Park Avenue
Riverdale
Kopishke
Zawada
Germany
John Kopischke
St. Mary’s Church
Father Liebreich
St. Benedict’s Cemetery
Blue Island
Super Baseball to Face Beverly A C at Riverdale Park
The Super Baseball team faces Beverly A C in a league game at Riverdale Park on Sunday at 3 P M. The match is scheduled as a league contest.
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Beverly A. C
Riverdale Park
Local and Personal News Highlights
Local updates note John Burch wed Daisy Stine on August 18 in Danville Windis and plan to live in Homewood. Many residents report vacations and visits across Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana plus a fire at Panozzo residence. Ralph Gerloff returns home after injury recovery at St Bernard's Hospital.
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John Burch
Daisy Stine
Danville
Windis
Homewood
Hit and Run Victim Hurt in Blue Island Incident
Fred Lucas 29 of Chicago was struck on Halsted Street near the viaduct by a Pontiac coupe and left injured. Lucas, with a partial skull fracture, was taken to St Francis Hospital Blue Island for treatment. eye witness James MacDonald pursued the fleeing vehicle but could not obtain its number. Police warned about speeding and urged swift action against auto ordinance violators.
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Fred Lucas
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Police Department
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago
Halsted Street
Lucas
James MacDonald
South Halsted Street
MacDonald
Blue Island Hospital
Doepp
Sailor Robber Seizes Cars From Burr Oak and Cicero Avenues
A sailor forced two drivers to surrender their cars in broad daylight, taking a Ply mouth coupe from James W. Bronson after luring him near 107th street and Western. Bronson and Freddie Behrend were left walking as officers were alerted in Blue Island. The assailant is described as a young man the victims say they can identify.
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Burr Oak
Cicero
Freddie Behrend
Oak Lawn
Blue Island
Mr. Behrend
Circero
James WU
Bronson
Western Avenue
107Th Street
Burr Oak Avenue
Young Bronson
127Th Street
123Rd Street
Alsip
Cicern Avenue
Blue Island Sun
Mau Family Returns From Leland Summer Home
Mr and Mrs Walter Mau and their children Walter and Adell returned home Tuesday from the May summer home at Leland Michigan. Mr and Mrs Mau Sr plan to stay at the cottage for several weeks if the weather remains pleasant.
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Walter Mau
Walter
Adell
Leland, Mich
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