Local Officials Elected In Suburban Votes
Voters in multiple towns elected clerks and trustees with several names listed for positions. Notable results include a failed village hall bond in one locale and a separate department bond passing with 698 to 368. Multiple communities named their clerks and trustees across Calumet area suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Der
Charles A. Dewar
William Gerdes
Burnham
Otto Heigl
Ottomar J. Kiersey
Clarence M. Hittle
John W. Buchner
Calumet City
John McCarty
Cy. Kaminski
Frank Czerwinski
John Murray
Arthur Hess
Calumet Park
William Peters
Anthony Lenart
Peter Peters
Julius Truschke
Dixmoor
Specialville
G. A. Hubert
Andrew Wishek, Jr
Alexander J. Kielanowicz
Walter A. Wilson
East Hazelcrest
J. P. van Vorst
George Figle
Frank Kiff
Thomas Kardaleff
Charles Farrell
Flossmoor
F. J. Hoyne
T. J. Wall
F. I. Badgley
Glenwood
Donald C. Robbins
Henry B. Eliott
W. Spencer Knighton
Anthony Erickson
Hazelcrest
Hugo Sodergren
John §. Pennant
George Dickinson
Arthur Pallot
Homewood
David S. French
Daniel W. Chrewer
Robert E. Milligen
C. Byron Classy
Village Hall
Department
Markham
J. A. Brozak
Peter Lystra
Frank Holt
Lester Rockrohr
Thomas Stodd
Matteson
Fred Witzel
Howard Smith
Henry Mortmeir
Emil Marquart
George D. Fetherling
Phoenix
Edward Ring
Joseph Gasek
Stanley Rugis
Herman Bromt
Posen
Frank Jossack
John Crojanowski
Walter Bulszak
Joseph Jankowski
Lansing
Anthony Koselke
William Lemker
Charles Reed
George Dockwiler
South Holland
Joseph G. Voss
Arthur van Buren
Arnold Dalenberg
Joseph Bottena
Wohornton
Charles Fleck
Everett Toetser
Arthur Sweet
Russel Hubele
Embarrassing Moment at Hotel Commodore
A Columbia sophomore on a date at noon in the Hotel Commodore tried to sneak behind his date with his hands over her eyes. He grabbed the wrong girl, causing a frantic struggle as she freed herself. The incident was described as extremely embarrassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore
Columbia University
New York Sun
Military Tournament and Exposition Planned for Chicago
Sixth Corps Area announces a Military Tournament and Exposition at Grant Park Stadium Soldier Field in Chicago from June 21 to 29 1930. Major General Frank Parker leads a display of anti aircraft weapons searchlights and fire control devices with units from Fort Sheridan Fort Wayne Selfridge Chanute Scott and Jefferson Barracks. Proceeds support the Army Relief Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Corps
Chicago
Army
Middle West
Grant Park Stadium
Soldier Field
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Frank Parker
Signal Corps
France
Fort Sheridan
Fort Wayne
Selfridge Field
Chanute Field
Scott Field
Jefferson Barracks
Illinois Department of the Reserve Officers Association
American Legion of Chicago
Cook County Council of the Legion
The
Army Relief Society
Chicago Heights Considers Northside Airport Plan
A special airport committee report to Chicago Heights city council recommends locating an airport north of the city on Halsted street with 80 acres or more. The plan envisions modern facilities, possible lease or purchase, financing options, and cooperation with Chicago businessmen to run a flying school to cut city costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Bergin
Halsted Street
Chicago
Chicago Heights Star
Beef and Brawn Guarding England’s Kings
In old times the royal bodyguards were chosen for great size and strength. Each man received an allowance of two pounds of beef daily to keep them in physical trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scandinavian Language Group Includes Nordic Speech
Scandinavian language group includes Swedish Danish Norwegian and Icelandic with Old Norse Faroese spoken on the Faroe Islands north of Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faroe Islands
Scotland
Odd Form of Oath in Isle of Man Judges
The dempsters or judges on the Isle of Man take an oath to administer justice as equally as the backbone in the herring. The remark likens judicial impartiality to a central backbone, reflecting a colorful regional expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsters
Isle of Man
Lansing Social News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Parties
Families in Lansing and nearby towns shared celebrations and visits. Guests from South Holland Harvey Oak Glen Lansing High lands and Chicago Heights attended a Betty Vander Wey birthday party at Sunnybrook school near Lansing. Other items note travels to Fort Wayne and Manteno for business and visits with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Biesboer
Roland
Harold
Nick Bisboer
Harry Biesboer
Martin Rispens
Robert Fennema
Jake Walstra
Lawrence
Lansing
Milton Biesboer
Chas. van Niewenhuisen
South Holland
Betty Vander Wey
Sunnybrook School
Josephine Kickert
Torrence Avenue
George Huizenga
Harvey
Oak Glen
Highlands
Chicago Heights
F. C. Mitchell
Ronald Rook
Fort Wayne
Ind
Clifford Fagner
Hammond
Guy Armentrout
Harry E. Rarey
Frank Scott
Manteno
Sylvester Keller
20 Years Ago With The Pointer Continued
The item recalls happenings from the previous issue, noting social events, local elections, new residents, and property moves. Horace Holmes is elected school trustee and J. H. McKee joins the high school board. The Gem Theatre opens with a 5 cent admission, and a park plan advances as committees study acquiring Colonel Bowen property for a Wildwood park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Propper
Propper
Pedro
Frank Ulander
Mabel
Laxely
Alabama
Ulander
J. J. Kasper
Dillner
Gem Theatre
Federation of South End Improvement Clubs
Roseland
Colonel Bowen
Wildwood
Pullman
Otto F. Reich
Thos. F. Kinney
John E. Schafer
Riverdale
C. W. Novak
W. G. Davis
West Pullman
Homewood News Names Village Trustees Candidates
Census day brings three babies to residents Tyrell Ahren and Stove. Ex Village President Albert Doepp and Louis Mueller discuss town's future as James Cowing notes details. Ed Besterfeld to move into Charles Puhlman house. Voters urged to elect three trustees and a village clerk. candidates include Fred Gold Sr Charles Puhrman Henry Schoof Wm Buggert and Henry Brockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Mr. Tyrell
August Ahren
Tony Stove
Albert G. Doepp
Louis Mueller
James Cowing
Ed Besterfeld
Charles Puhlman
Maine Street
Fred Gold, Sr
Chas. Puhrman
Henry Schoof
Wm. Buggert
Henry Brockman
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I. C. Jones
Dearborn St
Randolph
Taylor
East 144Th Street
Dalton
Ill
Constance Ave
79Th St
2Nd Apt
South Shore
E. J. O’donnell
Lowe Avenue
Ivanhoe
Cogswell
Atlantic Street
Willys Knight
Harry Sjoerdsma
South Holand
Indiana Avenue
Interocean
Elmer J. Mellatt
I. C. Depot
la Salle Street
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Helen DeBok
148Th St
Neece
Michigan Avenue
Oak Street
Irwin Avenue
State Street
138Th
139Th Street
Putnam
144Th Street
A. C. Reich
Atlantic St
Emil Verhoeven
Calumet Blvd
Harvey, Til
Walter Haines
R Harvey
Rahn Construction Co
East 137Th Place
C. Hohn
Heaven
Fred Pohlers
Chicago Street
William Rockrohr
Lincolneres
George Tuch
Peter Farney
Aspen Kruiter
Indiana Ave
A. R. Harris
Caloric & A. R .Harris Cast Furnaces
Carondolet Ave
Hohman St
S. C
Kettler
Riverdale Pharmacy
Ernest Kettler
R. Ph
East 187Th Street
Riverdale, Ill
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Lincoln Ave
Andrew Vanderan
Oakley Avenue
John Beningenburg
Floyd Bothwell
Wm. Lehmker
Cedar Lake
Homewood News
Louis
Linecoln Avenue
Carl Dieck
H. G. Wills
Edbrooke Avenue
Henry W. Schnoor
Majestic Electric
John F. Belz
Carpenter
Kanawha Avenue
Dolton, Ill
Rudy von Meetern
Telephone
East
137Th Street
Hil
Walter R. Stroh
Sanderson Ave
Frank C. Ott
Chicago St
Gladstone
K. L. Sherrill
Leyden Ave
Isaac Shilling
159Th Street
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