Dolton Village Board Voted on Utilities and Memorials
The Dolton board met with all members present. Bills were approved and the treasurer reported 9203.89 on hand. Public works discussed flood repair, street lights west of the tracks, and bid solicitations for water and sewer work. A memorial monument project and condolence resolutions were also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Smyth
Krueger
Judge Mauer
Fred Hagen
Henry Krueger
Colwell
Berger
Art Kraag
Fredericka Street
Connors
American Legion Post
Pall Gall Post
Village Hall
City of
Propper
Claussen
Chicago Brick Co
Water Extension Bids Sought in Dalton Village
Bids will be received by the Dalton Board of Trustees until 8:00 p m September 17 1928 for materials and labor to install about 1000 feet of 2 inch galvanized iron pipe along Frederica street west of the C and E I Railroad Tee for each lot. Bids require a certified check for 10 percent of bid and the board may reject any or all bids. WM G Dolton Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Dalton
A. D
Frederica Street
WM. G. Dolton
Teddy Koch Brings Bear and Clever Crows Home to Dalton
In Dalton, Teddy Koch returns from northern Wisconsin with a young bear he tamed and a coop of crows raised from babies. The bear, now a yard resident at the Ripley store, is friendly to Ted yet wary of strangers, while the crow flock promises gossiping antics this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy” Koch
Wisconsin
Ted
Ripley
Dalton
Lincoln Park
Zoological Garden
Ornithology Department
Heavy Rain Floods South Harvey Area Delays Transit
The heaviest rain in years drenched the Tlinois Central tracks south end of Harvey last Sunday causing two to five foot flood depths in basements and streets. Subways and sewers overflowed forcing Indiana Harbor trains onto the B&OCT line and routing traffic around Homewood and Riverdale. Farmers face financial losses from delayed onion harvest as two months of rain persist. A six reel film Maker of Men plays at Dalton Theatre tonight at 7 15 and 9 00 under M E Church sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Tlinois Central
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Blue Island
I. C
Riverdale
Dixie Highway
Homewood
Thornton
Homewod
Dalton Theatre
M. E. Church
Knights of Columbus Elect Officers at Punta Council 1981
Punta Council 1981 Knights of Columbus elected officers for the ensuing year on Thursday September 6. Wim C Reich was chosen as Grand Knight J Connors as Financial Secretary J Berschinski as Deputy Grand Knight Conrad Kern as Chancellor John Metevia as Recorder Flick as Advocate Matthew Dreger as Warden Dan Perry as Inner Guard Al Bessette as Outside Guardian John O'Brien as Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta
Knights of Columbus
Riverdale
Wim. C. Reich
Repairing Street A Street Crew Works on Indiana Ave
The Chicago Wheel Tax street repair outfit repairs Indiana avenue from 127th street to the Calumet River bridge. The work is praised and the street should be in good condition soon. Alderman Govier vows to scarify Leyden avenue and make it passable this fall with permanent improvement next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Wheel Tax Street Repair
Indiana Avenue
127Th Street
Calumet River Bridge
Govier
Leyden Avenue
Local and Personal News Highlights from Riverdale
Horace Holmes and family return from Frankfort Michigan with praise for a sunny vacation. Horace Jr. won a canoe race and Walter claimed a swimming trophy for four events. Labor Day visits, music careers, a new piano studio, and a birth are noted alongside church raffles, local editors, and a car theft aftermath. Riverdale area notes include hunting plans, camp prize wins, and a roadster vandalism incident near Indiana Avenue. Also a job ad seeks an experienced houseworker for The Gladstone Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Holmes
Frankfort
Mich
Mr. Holmes
Horace, Jr
Walter
Ray Vandeursen
Raymond
Lowell
Ind
Mary Clark
Chicago
A. E. Moomaw
Clark
Moomaw
London
Ohio
Erwin H. Brunn
American Conservatory of Music
John Schultz
Park Avenue
Dolton
Brunn
St. Paul’s Church
Dolton Theatre
Ernest Kramer
Herman Dreesen
Ormsby, Minn
John Claussen
Frank Claussen
Dolten
Will Vandeursen
Minnesota
Studebaker
Vandeursen
Bill
John
Dakotas
Calumet Camp
Riverdale
Dalton
Cook County Woodmen
Desplaines
Rudolph Schwarz
St. Joseph
E. Hamburg
Rudolph, Jr
St. Joe
William Ehlers
Fish Net Plant Expands Operations in Chicago
Peter J. Pauls, former Dolton businessman and head of Pauls Fish Net Company, writes from Chicago dated Aug. 29, 1923. He reports factory setup complete, machinery arriving, and shipments to Alaska Hawaii and Belgian Congo. The firm builds a Lake Koshkonong outfit with a Drag Seine over a mile long, requiring 15 to 20 workers and a net pulling machine, with hauls yielding 40 000 to 60 000 pounds of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Pauls
Dolton
The
Pauls Fish Net Company
Chicago
Ill
Alaska
Hawaii
Belgian Congo
Lake Koshkonong
Wisconsin
Peter T. Pauls
Gen’l Mgr. Pauls
Japan in Tears After Devastating Island Earthquake
The island empire of Japan suffers massive losses after the worst earthquake in history last Saturday. Press reports estimate 500000 wounded and property damage near 5 billion dollars. Un cle Sam vows aid. detailed page 2 report promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Sam
Sidewalk Cement on West 188th Street Sought
A subscriber asks editor to push for cement sidewalks along West 188th Street from Stewart Avenue to Halsted Street. The cinder walk narrows and traps water in low spots, used by railroad workers, residents, and students. The village board is urged to address the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 188Th Street
Stewart Avenue
Halsted Street
Community Events Set For September Activities
Calumet Camp M W A hosts a Bunco party at the village hall on Thursday evening September 13. Pinta Council 1981 K of C announces a Fall Carnival at 187th Street and Wabash Avenue Riv erdale for eight nights starting Sunday September 9 with open air dancing, music and attractions and free grounds admission. W A C holds a regular meeting Friday afternoon September 7. Dolton M E Ladies Aid meets Thursday September 13 at church parlors hosted by Mrs Wm Dolton and Mrs William Beck. Immanuel church Ladies Aid bakery sale Saturday September 15 from 3 to 5 in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Camp
Pinta Council
K. of C
187Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Ladies Aid
Dolton M. E. Church
Wm. Dolton
William Beck
Ladies Aid of
Immanuel Church
Henry Muller Returns Home From Hospital
Henry Muller assistant general foreman of the C. E. I. Dolton yards was seriously injured in an automobile accident weeks ago. He was able to return from the hospital last Tuesday and is making good progress toward a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Muller
Live to 150 by nature rules and simple living
Dr. F W Collins told the American Naturopathic association that living to 150 comes from natural laws. He urged fasting meals, north-south sleep, light bathing, dewy grass walks, and avoiding alcohol tobacco tea coffee and excess spices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctic
F. W. Collins
United States School of Naturopathy
American Naturopathic Association
Sherman
Collins
Rockefeller
J. P. Morgan, Sr
Chicago Daily News
Notice to credit customers and Labor Day reunion details
All credit customers should call and pay at the store to our successor Mr Gladstone who is authorized to receive money and issue receipts. George Koehler reports a dandy lame in Michigan over Labor Day as his family visited the Nimtzs near Allegan for a reunion with about 25 people. A fluid of fruit with an old fashioned kick was served. FOR SALE a small flat bottom gasoline launch 18x414 34 hp engine new canopy top Price 150 Address Wm Stein Blue Island Il 16-1p K C Festival Sept 9-16 Rvdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Reich
Riverdale
Roseland
Indiana Avenue
I. GC
Gladstone
Schwab’s
Mr. Gladstone
George Koehler
Michigan
Koehler
George
Arthur Nimtz
Mershon
Allegan
Nimtz
Senholz
Stein
Blue Island
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K.C
Sun
Rydale
Theodore Koch
Dolton Meat Market
K. of
K.C. Festival
Dalcuul
Rvdale
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