Dolton to Erect Signs on Chicago Street and Lincoln Avenue
Dolton Village Board met September 19 with all members present except Trustee Schubert. They approved a $632 contract with Production Pattern Company to erect 34 street signs on Chicago Street and Lincoln Avenue, plus five Watch Stop and Go signs and six railroad warnings, to be installed on galvanized posts embedded in concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Harms
Schubert
Production Pattern Company
144Th Street
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
Gentry
Board of Local Improvements
John Mackler Company
Pastoret- Dorsey-Barrett
Lutheran Parish Building Nearing Completion
Evangelical Lutheran Parish building on 138th street nears completion after long construction. Plasterers and masons apply finishing touches and interior finishers will begin soon. Occupancy expected by November first.
Resignation of Local Telephone Exchange Head
Mrs. Charles O'Connor, in charge of the local telephone exchange for four years and six months, has resigned due to health. The exchange grew subscribers from 300 to 1100, a near fourfold increase in business, under her tenure. She will travel to Greenwich, Connecticut, for rest with her mother. successor's name has not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O’connor
Dalton Community News Briefs and Local Notices
Local and personal items from Dalton include Arthur Tomkey and Emma Carey wed at Our Saviour's church on Aug 31 with Rev Voorhees. they will reside in Dalton. A big Our Saviour's Church fellowship is set for Sept 28 at 7 30. Scott McPike of Dalton, returning from Silverton Oregon, plans to make Silverton his permanent home after health improvement. The Halsted street viaduct over the Indiana Harbor Belt railway opens but 188th street remains closed for sewer work. Benjamin E Noel, formerly at the Drooper cottage, buys 525 Main in Dalton and leads maintenance at the Federal Electric plant in Chicago. An Illinois Roadway line bus struck a horse cart at 144th and Chicago street last Saturday with no serious damage. Dalton booster pumps raise water pressure for general supply and fire protection. A Bayer Brothers driver struck a pole in front of Riverdale bank causing trolley lines to suspend. Schaack's Market pavement hole repaired. old months rule blamed for many auto spring breaks. Dr Sherrill's mother home at Hammond Indiana suffered major fire damage. Henry Koehncke of Riverdale travels to Carroll Iowa to visit brother John and family. Izaak Walton League of Cook County plans to eradicate pollution with a Sept 29 meeting at 536 Lake Shore Drive. Little Theatre Players present The Haunted House by Owen Davis on Oct 6 7. Local figures Heidenreich Albrecht Ehlert Bessette Kort Bronkhoff Workman attended the Soldier’s Field fight. Tunney defeated Dempsey, drawing cheers from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott McPike
Dalton
Silverton
Oregon
Halsted Street
Indiana Harbor Belt Railway
188Th Street
William Dowden
Lansing
Michigan
Martin Walkerly
Benjamin E. Noel
Federal Electric
87Th
South State Street
Chicago
Illinois Roadway Line
Bayer Brothers
Riverdale Bank
Schaack
Rvierdale
Sherrill
Hammod
Ind
Henry Koehncke
Riverdale
Carroll, In
John Koehncke
Mrs Mary Michalski Dies In Chicago After 41 Years Riverdale Resident
Mrs. Mary Michalski aged 69 years 2 months 15 days died at her daughter’s home in Chicago on Sept 17. Born in Bromberg Germany she leaves six sons John Joseph Frank Otto Anthony and Henry and two daughters Mary and Anna. Services were held at St Mary's Catholic church and interment was at St Benedict's cemetery Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Mary Michalski
Charles Waleen
East 61St Street
Chicago
Alfred Miller
East 136Th Street
Michalski
Bromberg
Germany
Catholic Order of Foresters and Jauphin Review Lodge
the Maccabees
John
Joseph
Frank
Otto
Anthony
Henry
Mary
Anna
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Liebreich
St. Benedict’s Cemetery
Blue Island
Mrs Heinke of Riverdale Dead at 67
Mrs. Fred Heinke Hedwig Heinke died at her Riverdale home on Thursday morning age 67 after a nine month illness. She is survived by her husband, son Alfred of Dalton, daughters Elsie Sprehlow of Milwaukee and Gretchen of Riverdale. Funeral from 300 West 138th Street to Oakwood Cemetery at 2 PM Saturday September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedwig Heinke
Fred Heinke
Riverdale
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for sympathy in loss of mother
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors and especially Father Liebreich of Riverdale Father Fur long of Harvey and Father Kelvin Cahill of Chicago and the Catholic Order of Foresters and Dauphin Review Lodge of the Maccabees for flowers and car donations in our recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Liebreich
Riverdale
Father Furlong
Harvey
Kelvin Cahill
Chicago
Catholic Order of Foresters
Dauphin Review Lodge of the Maccabees
Tribute to Mother Meeder Authors
Thanks go to Rev. McCracken and Rev. Myers for kind words and floral tokens after the loss of our mother Lydia Thurel L. Meeder. Siblings Holly Ione Vernon and Louis Day express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thurel L. Meeder
Holly, Ione, Vernon and
Louis Day
Family expresses thanks for kindness after loss of mother
The family of the late Mrs. Jane Nilson thanks friends for sympathy and support shown during their bereavement. Mrs. Deborah Hirschberg, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, Mrs. Harriett Kanaga, and Mrs. Frances Palmer extend appreciation to all who offered comfort.
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Jane Nilson
Deborah Hirschberg
Elizabeth Robinson
Harriett Kanaga
Frances Palmer
Dressmaking at home by Mrs Bork on State Street
Mrs T Bork offers dressmaking at her home 138 State street Riverdale. Telephone Riverdale 1166. 17-4p.
For Rent 7 New Stores on Leyden Avenue Riverdale
For rent seven new stores on Leyden Avenue Riverdale. For particulars apply at Gladstone Store 13750 Leyden Avenue. Telephone Riverdale 024. 17-11.
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Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Gladstone
Riverdale Sewer Hearing Postponed
Public hearing on the Riverdale sewer proposition east of the Illinois Central railway has been postponed for two weeks from tomorrow evening September 24. Local officials warn residents of delayed decision and continued deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Illinois Central Railway
Township Junior College Opened for Local Liberal Education
Superintendent William E. McVey reports 1132 pupils enrolled for the 1927-28 year as Thornton Township opens a new junior college. The move provides college instruction previously available only offsite, offering an economical liberal-arts path without leaving the home area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. McVey
Thornton Township
Harvey
Legion News Notes on Post Warriors and Postponed Meeting
Veterans recount Pershing and Sav age in Paris jokes while lamenting losses to the Joliet drum corps and praising the Kankakee outfit. Commander Brookfelt reports district meeting postponed to September 29, urging all members to attend Tuesday’s gathering.
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American Legion
Black Jack” Pershing
Howard Savage
Joliet
Brookfelt
Boyle
System of Flood Lights In stalled in C. & E. I. Yards
The C and E I Ry completed four 100 ft steel towers at Frederica street 147th street and Haney with a small top tower at Yard Center. Twenty five 1000 watt units illuminate the yards improving visibility for trains and crews at night and reducing equipment damage. Towers purchased from Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Works Milwaukee and erected under supervision of Earl F Slaughter company electrician.
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Frederica Street
147Th Stree
Haney
Electric Coachutes
Yard Center
Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Works
Milwaukee
Earl F. Slaughter
Company Electrician
Firemen Attend 40th State Convention in Jacksonville
Louis E Reich Riverdale Fred Itt Dalton Edward Dillner Dalton and Frank Flanegan Thornton attended the 40th annual convention of the State Firemen's Association in Jacksonville Illinois on September 14 and 15. Reich Riverdale was elected vice president for 1928 and the 1928 convention will be held at La Salle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis BE. Reich
Riverdale
Fred Itt
Edward Dillner
Dalton
Frank Flanegan
Thornton
State Firemen’s Association
Jacksonville
Ill
Louis E. Reich
la Salle
Rally opens fall and winter Christian Endeavor activities
The Calumet Division of Christian Endeavor starts its season with a rally of twenty one societies at Bethany Reformed Church 111th Place and Perry Avenue on Wednesday September 28 at 8 p m. E P Gates general secretary of the United Society will deliver the evening address. He was delayed from the June rally by Dr Clark's death. Gates is described as a forceful speaker in the Endeavor field and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Christian Endeavor
Bethany Reformed Church
111Th Place
Perry Avenue
E. P. Gates
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Gates
Clark
Boston
Rags Sought for This Pointer Press Room Cleaning
The note directs that rags are needed for cleaning presses and asks children to bring them to the office. It specifies the task and the collection point without additional details or context.
Bright Future Vicinity Sees Growth for Dolton Riverdale
The article argues Dolton and Riverdale will boom as rail and river access improve, with Greenfield and Ivanhoe subdivisions cited as growth indicators. It emphasizes home owners underpin progress, local business gains from rising population, and a cooperative, expansion–minded community ethos guiding future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Riverdale
America
Dalton
Greenfield
Ivanhoe
Daylight Saving Ends This Sunday
Daylight saving officially ends Sunday with guidance to set clocks back one hour to avoid confusion.
Township High School Football Opens Season At Riverdale Park
Local sports fans shift from baseball to football as Township High School begins hard practice for a challenging schedule. The Wallcons boost their lineup and host season opener Sunday at Riverdale Park, with Illinois and Chicago set for their long standing rivalry.
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Cubs
Wallcons
Riverdale Park
Illinois
Chicago
Waucon Opens Season With Roseland Berries at Riverdale Park
Waucon schedules its season opener for Sunday through Tuesday September 25 to 27 against the Roseland Berries at Riverdale Park. The team scored on the Bonaventures last week, promising a strong home debut. Fans urged to attend and boost the hometown squad with a 3:00 p.m. kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waucon
Roseland Berries
Bonaventures
Riverdale Park
Dodgers Football Opens Season Against Roseland Cardinals
The Dodgers football club, built largely from Riverdale boys, begins play on Sept. 25 facing the Roseland Cardinals now coached by a former Panther mentor. George Obeldobel leads the team as new members join to strengthen the lineup and improve play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Riverdale
Roseland Cardinals
Panther
George Obeldobel
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Village Board
Avalon
Caldwell
South Holland
South Holland Board
Dolton Village
City of
Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thompson
Henry Krueger
Arthur Tomkey
Emma Carey
Our Saviour’s
Voorhees
Stehle
Our Saviour’s Church
Cook County
Izaak Walton League
League
National
Lake Shore Drive
The
Little Theatre Players
Owen Davis
Charles Heidenreich
Art
Hi” Albrecht
Fred Ehlert
Fatty“ Bessette
al” Kort
Paul Bronkhoff
Bill” Workman
Soldier’s Field
Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Y Vay
Lydia
Township Junior College
Township High
Riverdale and Dolton
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