Registration drives for Riverdale and Dalton voters
Voters may register Saturday September 26 or Tuesday October 6 with polling places at Riverdale Highlawn house, Calumet Village hall, and Dolton sites Immanuel church Berger school and R Hess shop. Two clerks and three judges per site conduct registration under old Cook County rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
138Th Street
Highlawn Hose House
188Th Street
Cal
Cook County
Election Board
United States
Nevada
Wyoming
Delaware
Plans for new park discussed in Blue Island
Public-spirited citizens met at the American Legion hall in Blue Island to discuss converting Whistler Forest Preserve at 129th and Halsted along the Calumet River into a recreation center. Proposals include ski and toboggan hills, swimming pools, and a small watercraft harbor for winter and summer use. Forty labor and civic groups will urge the Cook County Board of Commissioners to give the project early favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Blue Island
Whistler Forest
129Th
Halsted Street
Calumet River
Board of
Cook County Commissioners
Special Election Called In District 148 For Board Vacancy
Notice announces a special election on October 17 1936 at Lincoln and Washington schools to fill the unexpired Board of Education term after the death of John J Connors. Petitions due 21 days before election. Polls open noon to 7 pm. Secretary Peter A Lundquist signs September 17 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Board of Education
John J. Connors
Peter A. Lundquist
Acme Teams Vie for Softball Championship at Riverdale Park
Sunday, September 27 features the first playoff game for the league title with Hot Strip Warehouse facing the winner of the second round. No. 2 Hot Mill leads the second half with one game left as an all star exhibition opens at 2 00 p.m. and the championship at 8 30 p.m. at the 187th Street field on Acme Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
No. 2
Hot Mill
Riverdale Park
187Th Street
Acme Road
Naomi Shickley West Delights Chicago Recital
Mrs. Naomi Shickley West, coloratura soprano from Dolton, gave a song recital in the Rose Room of the Auditorium Motel Chicago on Sunday afternoon September 20. She arranged the program with help from Russell Nelson tenor and Madge Enslow Rice accompanist. West sang ten solos and performed a duet with Nelson titled En Sol Dell Anima from Verdi's Rigoletto. The performance drew a large audience and favorable remarks from music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Shickley West
Dolton
Auditorium Motel
Chicago
West
Russell Nelson
Madge Enslow Rice
Mr. Nelson
Two Roseland Men Burned by Still Explosion
Eubaldo Gentilini 608 West 110th Street suffered burns possibly fatal after a 200 gallon re distilling plant exploded in the sub basement of Anton Andrews 9625 Calumet Avenue. Gentilini escaped to his home while Andrews was temporarily blinded by smoke and taken to Burnside hospital before being locked up at Burnside station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubaldo Gentilini
West
110Th Street
Anton Andrews
Calumet Avenue
Gentilini
Andrews
Burnside Hospital
Burnside Station
Pleasant pink and blue shower honors Mrs George Kay
Mrs George Kay of 429 Monroe Street Dalton hosts a kitchen shower with gifts refreshments and a pink and blue theme. Guests from Harvey Oak Park Chicago Hazel Crest Oak Park and Chicago attend and prizes are awarded to Mrs Morse Mrs Roberts with consolation prizes to Mrs Taylor and Mrs Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kay
Monroe St
Dalton
F. Rozene
Clyde Cover
A. Werner
E. Roberts
H. Meech
Harvey
Floyd Taylor
Hazel Crest
Chas. Morse
Oak Park
Alta Eichner
Phyllis Savoie
Chicago
Morse
Roberts
Taylor
Werner
Dalton Police Benefit Boxing Show Tickets Sell Fast
Tickets for the Dalton police department benefit boxing show on Thursday October 22 at Lincoln School gym are selling rapidly. General admission and reserved seats are available from card organizer Bob Schug or from Dolton police department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Police Department
Lincoln School
Bob Schug
Dolton Police Department
For Rent Listings Include Land and House in Local Areas
Five acre parcel on Halsted Street near 167th Street in Roseland listed by Roseland National Co at 10833 Michigan Ave. A six room house on Park Avenue in Dolton is offered with contact Riverdale 338 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsted Street
167Th St
Roseland National Co
Michigan Ave
Park Ave
Dolton
Riverdale
Sanitary District Answers Odor Complaints Over Calumet Plant
The Sanitary District of Chicago replies to Riverdale and Dolton resolutions on odors from the Calumet Sewage Disposal Plant. The letter explains temporary odor conditions from the activated sludge process and outlines steps to reduce odors, including drying and incinerating sludge and avoiding lagooning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District Board
Riverdale and
Dolton Boards
Calumet
Peter J. Kurz
Riverdale
Robert C. Haney
Dalton
Board of Trustees
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Illinois
Kurz
T Justees
Calumet Sewage Treatment Works
Imhoff
Knights of Columbus Charity Ball Set for October 12
The Chicago Knights of Columbus chapter plans the annual charity ball at the Palmer House on Columbus Day Monday October 12. About 20 000 members from Chicago South Side and southern suburbs mobilize for the event offering dance music a floor show specialties and prizes plus a girls chorus. Tickets cost 1.00. patrons 5.00 include two tickets a program listing and the Columbian newspaper. Tickets available from J J Berschinski Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
K. of C. Carity
Palmer House
Knights of Columbus
J. J. Berschinski
E. 137Th Street
Riverdale
Grand Knight of Pinta Council
For Sale Riverdale Home with 6 Rooms and Large Porches
Riverdale property at 13823 School Street offers 6 rooms on a cement block foundation with a Holland furnace and a 2 car garage. Lot measures 5650 by 125 feet with enclosed front and rear porches. Priced at 3000 dollars with 900 cash and the balance on easy terms. Shown by appointment only through Wm A Chapman & Company at 11037 Michigan Ave Pullman 5585.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
School Street
Holland Furnace
Chapman& Company
Michigan Ave
Pullman
Local and Personal Notices From Dalton Area
Mrs. Martin Stanley of Eagle River visits her parents in Dalton. Florence Michalski recovers from appendicitis at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Elsie Krell wins star prize at Marie Diehl's dancing school in Dolton. George Paul Sr returns to work after illness. Ernst Kramer Jr leaves hospital after losing two fingers in an accident at Permanent Concrete Products Co. Kinney editors enjoy motor trip through Canada and the east with relatives. Hot Springs trip planned for Mr. McGowan for health. Mrs. Jack Quinn confined to bed with neuritis. Mrs. Annie Moran, mother of a state police officer, dies at 74. funeral at Holy Rosary. Mrs. Caroline Umbrell returns from Germany with performances and Olympic viewing. Several families host and visit relatives across Riverdale, Dalton, and nearby towns. Roush discharged from hospital and celebrates 21st birthday. Advert: R Hess and Son Barber Shop emphasizes clean, sterilized tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Michalski
Joseph Michalski
L. 186Th Place
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Little Elsie Krell
Adam Krell
Park Ave
Dolton
Marie Diehl
Unity Hall
George Paul, Sr
Ernst Kramer, Jr
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Ernst
Permanent Concrete Products Co
188
Kinney
Mamie Flynn
Hugh McGowan
Irving Avenue
Hot Springs
Arkansas
McGowan
Springs
Jack Quinn
Monroe Street
Annie Moran
Watt Ave
Archie Moran
Sheldon W. Govier
Holy Rosary Church
E. S. Keough
Holy Sepulch
Germany
Uimbreit
Edward Carr
Donald
Middletown
Ohio
J. Hinkle
Thetis
East Chicago
Ind
John Golder
Chicago Heights
O. R. Warren
East 137Th Street
Ray Schaefer
Chattanooga
Tenn
Leon Warren
Alex Grant
Naomi and
Mabel Grant
William Grant
Shafer’s Lake
Logansport
Lincoln Avenue
Harry Roush
R. Hess and Son
Dolton approves Hoosier Renovating waste plant
Dolton trustees authorize a permit for Hoosier Renovating Company of Indianapolis to establish a branch waste salvage plant at 146th and Indiana avenue. G. T. Benton assures no odors. 2 to 7 workers to be employed. Plant will reclaim waste and oil from rail freight car journal boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board of Trustees
Hoosier Renovating Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Dalton
G. T. Benton
146Th and
Indiana Avenue
Dalton Board of Trustees
Chicago
South Holland
George G. Anderson Company
Harvey
St Marys Parish to Mark Golden Jubilee on Nov 22
Sunday, November 22, St Marys churchwill celebrate its 50th anniversary with auxiliary Bishop William D OBrien of Chicago attending. Executive committee members in charge include Rev Father John N Weiler, Frank Schroll, Gerald E Byrne, Lorenz Schumann, Mrs A R Lembeke, Mrs Andrew Garry, and Miss Agnes Schroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
William D. O’brien
Chicago
John N. Weiler
Frank Schroll
Gerald E. Byrne
Lorenz Schumann
A. R. Lembeke
Andrew Garry
Agnes Schroll
Metevia George Marie Weds Charles George in Riverdale Church
Metevia Marie daughter of Mr and Mrs John Metevia 11271 Stephenson Ave married Charles George son of Mr and Mrs C George 11334 Yale Ave on Saturday September 12 in St Marys rectory Riverdale Rev Father John N Weiler officiated Bride wore royal blue satin with navy accessories Attendant was her sister Adeline Best man was Edgar Metevia Reception at the bride's home The couple reside at 531 East 112th Street and the Metevia family recently moved to Pullman from Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Metevia
John Metevia
Stephenson Avenue
Charles George
Edgar Metevia
George
East 112Th Street
Metevia
Pullman
Riverdale
Caroline Beauty Shop Reopens in New York
Caroline Umbrell reopens her beauty shop at 225 East 188th Street after a trip to Europe. An imported gift will be offered to patrons and hairdressing services will start at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
East 188Th Street
Caroline Umbrell
Caroline Beauty Shop
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129Th Street
Halsted
Whistler Forest Preserve
Dr. Stevenson
S. Michigan Ave
Hot Strip Warehouse
Roseland
Emil Verhoeven
Martin Stanley
Eagle River
Wis
Joseph Lieb
C. & E. I. Ry. Car Dept
ST. Mary’s
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