Riverdale Board approves plans and bids in regular session
The Riverdale Board met in regu lar session with all members present. Minutes were approved. The treasurer reported balance on Myhand Aug. 81, 3,900.46, collections 1,693.00. Trustees reviewed drainage, streets, water, and police matters, approved a 5 foot 4 inch walk on Michigan avenue, ordered alley cleanups, and authorized repairs to sidewalks and a broken eye glasses claim. A revised Acme Forest View plat was approved and a bungalow plan required with cost checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Ripley
Unruh
West 188Th Street
Jay
Ludwig
Zornow
Tuttle!iding Material Co
West 138Th Street
137Th
186Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Wunsch
Branigar
Andrew Baumgartner
Village Hall
Downs
O. K. Tolica
Junsch
Stieman
Acme
Forest View
Bonse
Branigai
Indiana Harbor R. R
Halstedstram
The
American Legion
Reich
Putnam
Elgin
Lamb
Herman Dreesen
No Killing Frost Expected Before Oct 10 in Cook County
A statement from the Blue Valley Creamery Institute says farmers face little frost danger to corn before Oct 10. Thirty years of weather data cited. last year Oct 21 first frost. 1920 had bumper yields with no damage before Oct 29.
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Cook County
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Champion Fisherman Returns From Wisconsin Expedition
Fred Logan and Izaac Walton of Riverdale returned home from Conover Wisconsin with a long string of fish. They were helped ashore by Frank Stieman William Wunsch and Gus Kulczy after the trip began in Stieman's limousine. They taught amateurs to fish and caught 80 pounds of fish on the visit. The stay boosted hotel boarders and Anna reportedly gained weight as the party plans a return next year.
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Fred Logan
Izaac Walton
Riverdale
Conover
Wis
Frank Stieman
William Wunsch
Gus Kulczy
Fred
Anna
Safety Council forms to unify Illinois motor laws
West Pullman resident Walter G. Davis has been named a member of the Illinois Safety Council formed to direct traffic law reform and uniform statewide rules. A meeting at the Elks club on West Washington gathered officials from police, motor clubs, and local districts to coordinate enforcement of motor vehicle and pedestrian laws. Davis, president of the West Pullman Park district, led the organizing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Davis
West Pullman
Illinois Safety Council
Elks Club
West Washington Street
St. Mayer
Police Department
North Shore Motor Club
Davis
West Pullman Park
Local and Personal News Roundup from Dalton and Nearby
Mrs. Carrie Meginnis returned after a Chicago visit. Raymond Manthey underwent hernia surgery at Ingalls Memorial Hospital and is recovering. Mrs. Henry Dunker had surgery in Hammond with favorable recovery prospects. The O Marbeths and son Charles plan a Detroit visit, with Otto joining later. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Deckerman in Jersey City. The Deams expect home from a two week East trip. Bert Proper and daughter returned from a California visit. Scott Cowser welcomed a baby girl born August 31. Gus Schuman injured fingers at Burnside shops. William Wesse recovering from a back injury at Ingalls Memorial. Theodore Koch welcomed a baby girl. Dr. W. Berger enjoyed Fremont visit. Pearl Reed celebrated her 12th birthday with friends. Harvey Lodge BPOE to host boxing Sept. 21 with Jack Dempsey possibly as referee. Barney Jennings and party toured towns and rooms. Evelyn Claussen from Appleton visited. wedding of Evelyn’s uncle Arthur in Chicago noted. For rent a six room flat at 283 Lincoln Dalton and delivery clerk post at 13355 Indiana Avenue.
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Carrie Meginnis
Frank Sylvester
Chicago
Raymond Manthey
Ed. Manthey
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Henry Dunker
St. Margaret's Hospital
Hammond
Marbeth
Charles
Detroit
Otto
Grand Rapids
Fred Deckerman
Jersey City
N. J
Riverdale
Dalton
J. M
Tom’ Deam
Bert Proper
Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
Carrie Simmonds
Garret Koning
Scott Cowser
East 136Th Street
Gus Schuman
Burnside Shops
Ingalls Memorial
William Wesse
Theodore Koch
Blue Island Hospital
W. Berger
Freemont
Mich
Pearl Reed
Ray Baumgartner
Bunco
Ruth Stutzreim
Peggy Wilkins
Gertrude Audrey
Delores
Raymond Baumgartner
Rita
Jimmy Carlyle
Marie Ehlers
Edward
Jean Wirtz
Lillian Matz
Viola Reich
Raymond Suabke
Harvey Lodge
Dillner’s Pavilion
Jack Dempsey
Bills
Barney Jennings
William Matthews
Bertha Peterson
Matthew
Evelyn Claussen
Appleton
Wis
Claussen
A. Claussen
Frank
Evelyn
Arthur
Lincoln Avenue
John A. Muller
Indiana Avenue
National Defense Day Observance Urged by City Leaders
By mayoral proclamation and city executives, a National Defense Day observance is called for Friday September 12 the sixth anniversary of the battle of St Michiel. Citizens will display the flag at homes and businesses, wear national colors, and join in a patriotic demonstration without disrupting work.
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Vance
St. Michiel
United States
Claussen Schmidt couple wed in Chicago on Sept seventh
Arthur W. Claussen and Miss Ella Schmidt married in Chicago on Sunday Sept 7 and left for a honeymoon in northern Wisconsin for several weeks. They plan to live in Chicago afterward with Claussen a former Illinois University graduate who worked in the engineering department during the war. The bride is well regarded in Riverdale and the couple has many friends who wish them happiness.
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Arthur W. Claussen
Ella Schmidt
Chicago
Wisconsin
Illinois University
Uncle Sam
Riverdale
Pointer
Community Event Notices Highlight Fall Socials in Riverdale
Local groups announce bunco parties and socials across Riverdale in mid September including St Mary's school hall events on Sept 15 and Sept 18. Church ladies host birthday and coffee gatherings Sept 15 17 18. Oct 23 24 features Harmony Lodge comedy at Dolton theatre and Oct 11 Banco Party at St Pauls hall with prizes.
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Bunco
St. Mary’s
School Hall
Riverdale
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul's Church
Buneo
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
W.H. Potts
Harmony Lodge
R. C
Dolton
Dolton Theatre
Concordia M. B. League
Banco
St. Paul’s Church Hall
188Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Ladies’ Aid of
the Ridge M. E. Church
Charles Waterman
Spencer Corps
Ladies of Our Saviour’s Church
Rost Henrickson couple wed at Riverdale
Miss Margaret Rost daughter of Aug Rost formerly of Riverdale united with Floyd Henrickson son of Gust and Mrs Henrickson of Roseland in a 4 PM ceremony at Riverdale. Rev H Wind officiated. They will reside with the bride's sister until they start housekeeping.
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Rost-Henrickson
Margaret Rost
Aug. Rost
Riverdale
Floyd Henrickson
Gust Henrickson
Roseland
H. Wind
Own Your Own Home in Dalton On Easy Payment Plan
Builders offer to construct a home in Dalton with an easy payment plan. J Haimowitz and A 8 Dickman & Son act as agents to discuss house type and arrange immediate construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
J. Haimowitz
Dickman & Son
Printers Picnic to Feature Kinney Fry at Calumet Grove
The Calumet Ben Franklin Club of south side printers plans an annual picnic at Daily's Grove on Sept 13. Mrs. T F Kinney will fry 200 pounds of spring chicken if weather permits, with corn and other provisions supplied by the scribe and helpers.
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Calumet Ben Franklin Club
S Grove
Calumet River
Ashinhol
Scuue
T. F. Kinney
Riverdale
Chicago
Riverdale Park
Woodmen Booster Meeting Ad in Tinley Park
Modern Woodmen booster meeting scheduled for Thursday September 18 in Tinley Park. Bus pick up points at Riverdale village hall and Dolton Dillner's corner with set departure times and 50 cent round trip tickets. All Woodmen Royal Neighbors and friends invited to attend and support.
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Woodmen
Tinley Park
Riverdale Village Hall
Dolton
Dillner's Corner
Riverdale
Mrs. Theresa Stotzer Dies Suddenl y at Riverdale Home
Widow of R. Stotzer and mother of Dr. A. G. Stotzer dies suddenly at 808 East 136th Street Riverdale from apoplexy. Born May 4 1855 Pottsville Pa she had lived with brother in law prior to marriage. Survived by son Dr A G Stotzer Riverdale and daughter Elsie Ruth Brooklyn. Remains sent to New York for interment at Plainview cemetery.
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Theresa Stotzer
R. Stotzer
A. G. Stotzer
East 136Th Street
Riverdale
Wike
Brooklyn
Stotzer
Elsie
Wm. J. Carruth
N. Y
New York
Plainview Cemetery
Birthday Party for Carl Garry Marks His Tenth
Carl Garry celebrated his tenth birthday last Saturday September 6 at his home. A lively event featured tricks, games and music. Attending were Joseph DeWard Junior Burch Bernard Shehan Bobby Hartford Johanna Pals Minnie Pals Josephine Verhoeven Veronica Shehan and Alice VanDam.
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Carl Garry
Joseph DeWard
Junior Burch
Bernard Shehan
Bobby Hartford
Johanna Pals
Minnie Pals
Josephine Verhoeven
Veronica Shehan
Alice VanDam
Harold Gundaker Returns From Cincinnati Visit
Harold Gundaker returns home Sunday after visiting friends in Cincinnati. The wartime lieutenant is on vacation and enjoying a fine time with his mother. They traveled by auto to Appleton Wisconsin and other points over the Labor Day weekend.
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Harold Gundaker
Cincinnati
War Times
Appleton
Wis
Auto
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PLAT
Acme Forest View
Safety Council
Dever
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