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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1932

Page

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Street Opening Petition Over Roosevelt School Sewer Water

Ivanhoe residents led by Frank E. Martin and Ashur Parker petition to block sewer and water connection to Roosevelt School unless the school grounds are de annexed from Dalton and annexed to Riverdale The Riverdale board discussed hall improvements and opposed cutting crossing watchman protection at 137th 138th streets The meeting covered street 詳 details and committee actions with the Illinois Commerce Commission filing and railroad right of way matters and 142nd street through routing proposals.

Riverdale Lane Zornow Ivanhoe Frank E. Martin Ashur Parker Illinois Commerce Commission 137Th 138Th Streets Indiana Harbor Halsted Street Torpy 142Nd Street I. C Indiana Avenue Ashland Avenue Dalton Commerce Commission Subway Martin Hazen 142Nd Halsted Reich Panhandle 137Th Street 139Th Street Wentworth Avenue LaSalle Street Claussen School Street Graves Tuttle Brick Co

Ivanhoe Garden Club Ice Cream Social and Flower Display

The Ivanhoe Garden Club invites all to an ice cream social and fall flower display this evening at the Branigar building located at 144th Street and Steward Avenue. An attractive musical program has been arranged. Admission is free.

Ivanhoe Garden Club Branigar 144Th Street Steward Avenue

Death of Mrs. Ira Hastings After Home Accident

Mrs. Josephine Schmiedl Hastings died at Roseland Community hospital from a skull fracture after a fall on basement stairs at her home. Born January 31 1888 in Riverdale she married Ira Hastings in 1907 and helped run his business. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 p m at 536 Margaret Street Dalton with burial at Oakland cemetery.

Ira Hastings Roseland Community Hospital Roseland William Hastings Rose Fred Wiebke Mary St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Josephine Schmiedl Riverdale Mr. Hastings Mr. Vernon Wicker Park Paul Rose Wiebke Margaret. Street Dalton Rev. Thompson Oakland Cemetery

Mrs William Lotz Rites Held for 51 Year Old Local Resident

Mrs William Lotz died at 820 West 138th Street on September 9 after a long illness. She was born December 10 1878 in Rich Township Cook County Illinois and married William Lotz on March 26 1893. Seven sons and one daughter survived along with seven grandchildren, a brother Fred Gosewisch two sisters and many friends. Funeral services were held September 12 at the family home and St Pauls Church with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery.

William Lotz West 138Th Street Wilhelmina Gosewisch Rich Cook County Ilinois Alvin Reinhard Reymond Arnold Wilbert Erwin Clarence Herbert Elsie Albert Kalkbrenner Fred Cgosewisch Augusta Hall Etta Wichert St. Paul's Church Kemnitz Intermental Oaklawn Cemetery St. Mary’s Church Father Diederich Oaklawn Cemetery

Mrs Loren Meginnis Listed Address 209 North

Local notice lists Mrs Loren Meginnis of 209 North as the subject of a forthcoming registry or estate record. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

Loren Meginis Loren Meginnis 209 North

Murder Trial Set Over for Pickel-Koehncke Case

Barret O Hara and associate attorneys will defend Tony and Peter Pickel in the murder of Officer Harold Koehncke of the Dalton police. The hearing before Judge John J. Sullivan was postponed to October 3 due to witness time constraints. Prosecutors Harry Gable and Frank West are leading the vigorous prosecution. Frank Painti and James Sylvester receive court-appointed defense.

Thos Cary Hands Harold Koehneke Dalton Criminal Court John J. Sullivan South California Avenue Ehlert Koehncke Harry Gable Frank West Swanson Barret O’hara Pickel Brothers Frank Painti James Sylvester

Notice to bidders for concrete culvert construction

Sealed bids will be received by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Dalton at the village hall up to 8 90 o clock p m daylight saving time Tuesday evening September 27th 1932 for the construction of a concrete culvert under the C W I R R and appurtenances in accordance with plans and specifications on file with the village clerk 201

Dalton

Will Drive Auto Blindfolded In Dolton Stunt

A Dolton manager notes a blindfold driving stunt by David LaMont of Wonders of Nature Co and a companion on September 20 to show safe driving. The run starts at the Dolton theatre, moves along Lincoln Avenue to 138th Street, then Chicago Street and back, with 4 pm start. LaMont’s act accompanies performances Sept 20 and 21.

Dolton Streets Joseph Hruby Dolton Theatre Dolton David LaMont The Wonders of Nature Company Lincoln Avenue 138Th Street Chicago Street LaMont Dalton Theatre

Riverdale Notes on Residents Health Events and Local Happenings

August Krueger recovering from surgery with hopes to return home soon. Edna Frederick, student at Valparaiso University, visits home from Hobart. Miss Phyllis Jean Leonard Danielson birthday party with local children. L. V. Heitlinger narrowly avoids collision with a freight train. Coldale Rebecca lodge hosts South District vice-grands luncheon and program. Bridge club luncheon at Mrs. Deam's home. Gladys Schroeder wins Chicago Musical College scholarship. attending Lawrence College. Local students pursue studies at DeKalb State Normal, Illinois Wesleyan, and Chicago University. Robert Vorphal operated on for appendicitis. improving. Call for painting the old depot building near the village hall.

August Krueger Leyden Avenue Riverdale Edna Frederick Frederick Hobart Ind Vre Anenst Krueger Valparaiso University Leonard Danielson Phyllis Jean Marilyn Lane Billy Heilman Jean Lou Franke Roberta Kinney Donald Albrecht Charlotte Anne Ehlers Adaline Alleu Dorothy Radtke L. V. Heitlinger South Eggleston Avenue Indiana Harbor 138Th Street Heilinger Heitlinger Coldale Rebecca Lodge South District Bridge Club J. M. Deam Gladys Schroeder Edgebrooke Avenue Chicago Musical College Chicago College of Voice Culture Lundgren Ivanhoe Civic Club Catherine Thomsen DeKalb State Normal School Leone Waddell Illinois Wesleyan Bloomington Mytle Dillner Illinois Irene Vandenberry Chicago University Robert Vorphal Arthur Vorphal St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Village Board Panhandle Railroad Walter Chick

Notice to Bidders Coal for Village Polton 1932

Notice to bidders for 60 tons Pocahontas coal delivered to the Village of Polton by 8:00 p m on Tuesday September 27 1932. Coal must be 3rd vein mine run with not less than 10 7 Jump. Board may reject any or all bids. WM G Dolton Village Clerk

Polton WM. G. Dolton

Notice of Limited Debt Responsibility

Minnie Halpin Holden declares she will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone other than herself. This notice asserts sole personal liability and releases others from obligation.

Minnie Halpin Holden

Roosevelt School Opens Amid Financing Woes

The Roosevelt School district plans a September opening despite severe tax-driven deficits. The Board aims to match prior educational standards by trimming vacation days, maintaining kindergartens at Lincoln Washington and Franklin, and preserving ninth grade options at Lincoln. Textbooks stay free with added required supplies sold at cost, and parents are urged to consult Superintendent O T Bright Jr for guidance.

Board of Education Lincoln Washington Franklin Washington School Lincoln School Dalton O. T. Bright, Jr

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