IT'S ALL OVER Peoples Ticket Wins In Dolton and Riverdale
Dolton and Riverdale village elections produced high turnout with about 40 automobiles seen and little personal strife. Peter Anker, longtime village president, was re-elected by a large margin, along with John Jovanowski of Calumet City and Al Vansteenberg of Lansing, who also won by large majorities in South Holland, the district's liveliest race.
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Dolton
Riverdale
South Holland
Peter Anker
John Jovanowski
Calumet City
al Vansteenberg
Lansing
School Election Results in Dalton District 148
Dalton School District 148 reported strong voter turnout last Saturday. President elected W Harold Stanley with 399 votes. Thomas Harper ate NELee received 251. Members elected: Henry F. W. Grapenthien 416, William J. Albrecht 308, Arthur C. Mullen 22, Horace Holmes, Fred Waterman and Wm. Brandt to serve.
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W. Harold Stanley
Thomas Harper
Nelee
Henry F. W. Grapenthien
William J. Albrecht
Arthur C. Mullen
Horace Holmes
Fred Waterman
Wm. Brandt
Thorn
Boy Burned Trying Naphtha Bonfire in Dolton Home
Eight year old Richard Klinkhammer was fatally burned when he poured a can of naphtha onto a smoldering bonfire in the rear yard of his Union Avenue home. His clothing ignited and he died at County Hospital after 12 hours of agony. Funeral services were held from his home with Rev. John Kuite officiating. he was a nephew of John Klinkhammer of Dolton.
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Richard Klinkhammer
Union Avenue
Richard
Albert
Klinkhammer
Mt. Hope Cemetery
John Kuite
The
Reformed Church of
Gano
John Klinkhammer
Dolton
Chicago cleanliness campaign set for April to May
The Chicago Association of Commerce declares its annual clean up paint up and plant up drive from April 22 to May 1 by mayoral proclamation. Clean cities attract prosperity health and visitors impressions are emphasized.
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Thompson
Calumet Harbor Bill Shifts to Senate Committee
The Lake Calumet harbor bill passed the house and moved to the senate to the canals and waterways committee chaired by Henry J. Haenisch. Alderman Govier Walter Roy and Ed Gemler supported it. Senator Adolph Marks requested a postponement to present amendments, delaying the hearing for a week. The Apollo Musical Club concert at Orchestra Hall drew attendees including Our Saviours church choir and hostess Mrs. Mabel Cowings. Riverdale visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morariety (nee Clara Baumgartner) visited Chicago last Sunday.
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Lake Calumet Harbor
House
Senate
Committee On Canals and Waterways
Henry J. Haenisch
Alderman Govier
Walter Roy
South End
Our Saviour’s Church
Apollo Musical Club
Orchestra Hall
Mabel Cowings
Frank Morariety
Clara Baumgartner
Chicago
Riverdale
Ivanhoe News Highlights Local Movie Garden Talk
Mr Burdett of Vaughns presented garden slides and moving pictures to Ivanhoe residents on Monday. Mrs ODonnell hosted the Afternoon Club at a luncheon on Wednesday. Prizes awarded for rug drawing with Mrs Davidson winning first, Mrs Neander second, and Mrs Rutter consolation. Boarders wanted at 13704 Indiana Avenue Riverdale for $10 per week.
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Ivanhoe
Burdett
Vaughn’s
E. O’donnell
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Bank Robbed in Lansing as Robbers Escape With Cash
A Lansing bank was robbed last Friday morning of about $10,000 after two armed men entered the Lansing State Bank. They forced silence, took the president’s daughter, seized the cashier and money, then fled in a Packard with a stolen Indiana plate. One officer suggests a bank holdup plan.
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Lansing
Tyro
Schultz
Winterhhoff
Lawrence Rau
Andrew Diekman
Martin Stephen
Harold Doer
Miss Schultz
Mr. Winterhoff
Panhandle
Indiana
Columbia City
Ind
Caught Gypsies Radio Squad Nab Gypsy Bandits
Four armed gypsies robbed a Cadillac attendant at 97th Street and Ewing Avenue taking $42. Police squads used radio alerts and nabbed the suspects at 71st Street and South Chicago Avenue six minutes later.
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97Th Street
Ewing Avenue
East Side
Tracey
64Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
71St Street
Chicago Avenue
Acme Plays Tonight in Riverdale Firm Five Clash
Acme Steel Company basketball team hosts Archer Avenue plant five at the Lutheran school gym tonight with a large crowd expected. Rivalry promises fast play as fans期待 a lively game and local coverage notes Vandeursen’s improving health after a severe flu.
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Riverdale Acme Steel Co
Archer Avenue
Lutheran School
Mrs. Baumgartner Seeks The Pointer Subscribers
Mrs. Raymond Baumgartner of Riverdale will solicit new subscribers for The Pointer and collect local news. Help her by calling Riverdale 824 to offer assistance or subscribe.
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Raymond Baumgartner
Riverdale
Eddie Taylor returns. Toledo season opens after spring trip
Local notes show Eddie Taylor visiting en route from a spring training trip with the Toledo baseball team of the International League. He expects to be ready soon despite an ankle fracture last fall. The column also covers family travels, visits, illnesses, and social events in Dalton and surrounding areas.
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Eddie” Taylor
South
Toledo
St. Paul
Eddie
Limes Federation Holds State Convention at St Pauls
The Limes Federation of the Aid Association for Lutherans meets Sunday at St. Pauls church and hall in St Paul. Delegates from across the state and visiting guests from neighboring states attend with Home Office representation from Appleton Wisconsin. The program includes services in German and English, a luncheon, a 2 PM business meeting, and a 6 PM banquet with a meal by the Ladies Aid Society. The organization, founded 1902, lists about 70,000 members and a cash reserve over 8 million dollars. The Illinois Federation officers and local leadership are announced. The 25th anniversary will be celebrated July 23 and 24 at Appleton Wisconsin.
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Appleton
Wis
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul’s Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Aid Association For
Lutherans
Synodical Conference
Aid Association For Lutherans
Jacob P.T. Kirsch
Illinois
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Peoples
Anker
van Steenberg
Jaranowski
Riverdale Independent Republican
John C. Zornow
Paul BE. Jauchefski
Wm. W. Hazen
Fred C. Ohlsen
Frank D. Price
August F. Bonse
Charles G. Landberg
Theodore Reich
Premoceerertorery
John T. Farrell
Wm B. Graves
Wm. C. Boyens
John F. Schultz
Dolton Independent Party
Walter Nowak
Thomas H. Lee
Gale C. White
George H. Schaefer
Ernenesenettee Ener Ne
Peoples Party
Wrenteteeeneeneeeer Eens
Charles Dickelman
Arthur Erffmeyer
Frank Miller
Henry W. Schnoor
Myron E. Cole
S.s
John J. VanderAamer
Arnold Dalenberg
Joseph Fisher
Ray H. Meeboer
Lewis A. Bartholomew
Dalton
Calumet Harbor
Ivanhoe News
Daylight Thieves
Acme
Tupertino, California
Will Vandeursen
Alma
Edna Lund
Winnipeg
Canada
Edna
Geo. Schuritz
E. 136Th Street
Pressed Steel Car Co
Brandon Avenue
136Th Street
William Vandenberg
Uolton
Germany
Hamburg
A. Albert Ballin
Will
Vandenberg
Margaret
Barmstedt
John Faden
Tarmsteadt
Elizabeth Willis
Ing
R. M. Rodman
William Lee
Guy Hagar
West York
Arden Hagar
Hagar
Percy Elliott
Herb
Hegewisch Ford
C. H. Smythe
Stanley
Phoenix
Ethel Murphy
South Bend
Ralph V. Dengler
W. 188Th Street
Grace
Danville
Mary Jonas
August Jonas
Oakland
California
Prof
Herman Jonas
Scribe
Jonas
Henry Jonas
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
Fred Logan
Anthony Wurl
Conover
Wurl
S. J. Sheahan
Calumet Avenue
Banco
Chas. Niemeyer
Roberts Bowlings Alleys
Harvey
Waddel Girls
Hilda Robbins
Arthur Schnoor
Mothers’ Club
Federation of the Aid Association For Lutherans
St. Paul’s
Limes Federation of the Aid Association For Lutherans
St. Paul’s Church and Hall
Jacob P. T, Kirsch
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