Twenty Years Ago with the Pointer mentionings and recollections
Henry Propper buys a Ford runabout while William Koor now drives a White steamer. Mrs Mary Fordtran, aged mother of Edmund and Henry Fordtran, shows improvement after two weeks of illness. Harry Rohrbach recalls a 25 year old Riverdale baseball incident when a pitcher broke his nose. Zacharias then a banker and John Zacharias younger days are noted. Albert Meyer and wife move into a Ridge-area house formerly occupied by H Faden on 147th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Propper
Ford
William Koor
Mary Fordtran
Edmund
Henry Fordtran
Hany Robinson
National Rendering Company
Globe Station
18Th Street
State
Harry Rohrbach
Blue Island
Riverdale
Lund’s Hall
Dalton
Rohrbach
Harry
di Schmidt
Zach
John Zacharias
Albert Meyer
Hammond
H. Faden
147Th Street
Ridge
Warsaw Coal and Lumber Co Builds New Yards
Twenty years ago South Holland records the Warsaw Coal and Lumber Co continuing yard construction with switches tracks and fencing in place. Mr Tulstra faces delays as stone and brick procurement slows his new store project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Coal and Lumber Co
Ten Years Ago With the Pointer at Evanston Party
Mrs. Edmund Claussen hosted her former Sunday school class in Evanston last Sunday. Attendees Thuriel Meeder Harold Quinn John Beck George Moomavw Irving Hoffman and William Norton later attended a sermon at the Presbyterian church by former Vice President Thomas R Marshall. Walter Bachman sustained an injury during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Claussen
Evanston
Thuriel Meeder
Harold Quinn
John Beck
George Moomavw
Irving Hoffman
William Norton
Thomas R. Marshall
Walter Bachman
Youth Hurt Saving Hand In Cola Hoist Accident
Walter, 18, suffered crushed bones in his right hand when a glove snagged on a chain on a cola hoist. Dr Kollar treated the injury and Walter was taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital where doctors aim to save the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Beil
Thos Dempster
Oak Park
Drusie J. Ranwolf
Rogers Park
Emma
Cora Hyink
Palos Park
Otto Hoppe
Helen Arlington
Chicago
Garry
Louis Goetzke
Englewood
Miss Beil
Gallegos
San Jose
Costa Rica
Ten Years Ago Community Shocked
Ten years ago a community reacted with surprise and concern as a major local event unfolded, leaving residents reflecting on its impact and seeking answers from authorities. The article recalls the atmosphere and notable figures involved during that period.
Gas heat offers risk free trial with in home installation
A sales pitch urges homeowners to try gas heating by installing a burner at the supplier’s expense. The monthly rental is about three dollars, added to the gas bill, with a one year trial to cancel and remove the equipment if not satisfied. If kept, the rental is credited toward purchase. Call for full information.
Illinois Adopts Unified State Traffic Signal Code
Illinois governs traffic signal erection and operation on state highways under a new code by Ernst Lieberman. Municipalities must obtain state permits, with the Department of Public Works providing design standards. cities may be funded by the state if local maintenance costs are covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Lieberman
General Assembly
Waeh
Publi Works Department
Division of Highways
Illinois
Department of Public Works and Buildings
C. P. Thompson
State Department of Conservation
Thompson
A. Willis Robertson
Washington
Bsase Special Committee of Wildlife
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Pointer
Peter DeYoung
Harvey the Fol-Lye One Tesdas Smee
Latt
Qey
Tahema Bros
C. Mengelaar
J. M. West
W. 15Th Place
Chicago Heights
Public Service Office
Public Service Company of
Northern Illiniss
15Th Place
Chiago Heights
Chingoland
Gas Heating Division
Northern Illinois
Hindrgarten
Illinois State News
Secretary of State
Statesville
Henry Horner
A. L Bowen
State Department of Public Welfare
James McSherry
Department of Mines and Minerals
Joseph B. Viasassa
Spring Valley
George Doomy
Peola
State Hospital
Ar Hy
Ilo
Walter McLaughlin
Dept. of Agriculture
McLaughlin
Livingston County
Tumon
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