Local notes from Lansing and nearby communities
A compendium of social updates from Lansing Indiana and surrounding areas includes visits by Prof Burkett of Winamac to Wisconsin then Lansing, arrivals of Mrs Reed from New York and the Funk couple returning from Elgin, a fatality in Mars and injuries from a Hammond Calumet City auto crash, births at Ray street and Indi ana avenue, club meetings on Lange street, and ongoing illnesses with hospital stays.
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Burkett
Winamac
Ind
Depaw University
University of Wisconsin
Lansing
Barkdull
Ada Street
Funk
Elgin
Ludwig
Chicago Avenue
Vee
Carl Miller
St. Marmets Hospital
Mars
Miller
Everett Schultz
Hammond
St. Marcard's Hospital
Andrew Knipers
Ray Street
Bartlett John
Cowenhaven
Indiana Avenue
Klein
South Holland
Clara Biesboer
184Rd Street
Fiction Club
Hochmiller
Lange Street
Mitchel
Ross
Local Couple Welcome Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs J Ruhrmaster announce the birth of a daughter on Friday August 7. The child is a new addition to Glenwood families and joy fills the household.
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Glenwood News
J. Ruhrmaster
Glenwood Mission Church Weekly Programs
The Glenwood Mission Church schedules a men's prayer meeting Monday at 7 30 p m and a women's bible class Thursday at 2 p m at Mrs L L Patrick's home. Lectures on Daniel Thursday at 7 30 p m. No children’s meeting Friday. Young folks 6 50 p m. Preaching 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome, Pastor R Vaughn.
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Glenwood Mission Church
Ll. Patrick
R. J. Vaughn
P.m
Rev Laansma to Speak at Monday Meeting
South Holland notes Rev Laansma will address the usual gathering place on Monday August 17 at 730 pm. Walter Swets Sr suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday evening in his yard, likely caused by a blood clot as he remained active on his farm. The Isaac Shilling family are at Winona Lake for a week, Richard Smits and a friend are vacationing at Maple Lake Minnesota. Sam VanderPlieg has endured sciatic rheumatism for several weeks.
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Laansma
Walter Swets
Swets
Isaac Shilling
Winona Lake
Richard Smits
Maple Lake
Minn
Sam VanderPlieg
Bids Wanted For School Janitor Work at South Holland
The Board of Education of the School for Civic and Christian Instruction at South Holland invites bids for janitor services. Details available at East 149th Street. Bids due by August 19 before 7 p.m. Board may reject any or all bids. Also notices: sale of a 2-story house with two lots and garage for $2,000 with options. rental space available in South Holland and Lansing with committee contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
School For Civic and Christian Instruction
South Holland
149Th Street
158Th Street
Keego Street
R. Vanderbilt
159Th Street
Union
Lansing
Peter Peerbolte
Teunis Verduin
Henry Dykema
John K. DeYoung
Arnold Dalenberg
Bearcats Win Series Against Mackinaw A C Chicago Team
Bearcats secure a 14 to 7 victory in the Thursday game to take two of three from Mackinaw A C of Chicago. They later lost 8 to 1 to Thomas Colby, canceling the remaining two games of that series due to disputes.
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Mackinaw A. C
Chicago
Bearcats
Mackinaw’s
Thomas & Colby
Bearcat Diamond
Hammond
Woodmar A. C
Bearcat
Youight
Calumet Fish and Game Club
Iowa Boosters
Hegewisch
South Holand
Paving Projects Planned Along 159th Street Mich State Aid
Illinois highway department advertised six million dollars in bids for metropolitan area paving. Projects include Governor's Highway subways at Matteson Burr Oak pavement along Route 62 Glenwood Dyer road extension to Governor's Highway and a 1.74 mile section west from the Indiana line at about 159th Street. Construction may start in September and will follow the prevailing wage act setting minimum local wage rates for contractors.
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Miinois
Governor's Highway
Matteson
Burr Oak
Glenwood-Dyer Road
Governor's Hiighway
Indiana State Line
159Th Street
Politicians Fail to Deliver as Gas Runs Low?
A short news item laments public frustration with political promises and notes concern over dwindling momentum and resources. It frames the issue as a perceived failure to fulfill commitments amid energy concerns.
Dolton Theatre Friday Shows Dune Ranch and More
The Dolton Theatre presents Dune Ranch a western comedy romance with Jack Oakie Stuart Erwin and Mitzi Green along with Adventures in Africa The Witch Doctor’s Magic Dumbbell and Derbies and Sunday Up Pops the Devil plus Sheets Gallagher and Stuart Erwin in comedy and screen novelties Cues and Wednesday August 18 19 Mr Lemon of Orange with HE Bren Gel Aunt Di Dutsay see this laugh riot
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Orange
di Dutsay
Upcoming Events In West Ward Associations Aug 1931
The 20th Pre- Inet Improvement Association of the 9th Ward meets next Thursday August 20 1931. The Degree of Honor Juvenile Club hosts a Doll Festival and contest August 28 at Lincoln Avenue School auditorium starting 8 pm. Prizes for dolls ages under sixteen include best dressed oldest character and doll settings. Living dolls representing countries will be shown. Committee hours August 28 1 to 5 pm. Admission ten cents. W R C meets August 21 with all members urged to attend. Call Dolton 941 for more information.
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20Th Pre- Inet Improvement Association
9Th Ward
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Gifts
We deeply appreciate the kind expression of sympathy shown in our bereavement. Thank you for flowers and car donations and to Rev. Peebles. David A. Meeder and Family.
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Rev. Peebles
Notable School Year to Feature Noted Speakers and Magic Acts
The Lincoln Avenue and Highlawn schools will host a sequence of assemblies through the coming year arranged with the School Assembly Association. October 21 features Robert M. Zimmerman the deep sea diver. November 9 Lieut. Charles E. Lofgren with Byrd South Pole moving pictures. December January and February include Glen Morris Edward Reno and Whirling Thunder. All events cost 10 cents per person with timings at each school.
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School Assembly Association
Lincoln Avenue
Highlawn
Robert M. Zimmerman
Charles EE. Lofgren
Byrd
South Polar
Lofgren
South Pole
Glen Morris
Edward Reno
Whirling Thunder
Film Star’s Publicity Agent Charged With Vexing Incidents
A film star complains that after hiring a publicity agent the couple suffered two robberies a house fire vehicle wrecks and life threats from an anonymous foe. The publicist is blamed for the intensified hazards.
Firemen Stage Picnic and Big Baseball Fun
Riverdale Fire Department hosted its annual picnic at Camp A While near Pipe O Peace Golf grounds with children races prizes balloons and a sausage supper. A village board vs firemen ball game ended 30 to 7 with Gus Baumgartner and Joe Cale among top hitters. The teams scheduled a rematch at Riverdale Park on August 20 at 6 30 p.m.
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M. W
Riverdale Fire Department
Forest Preserve
Pipe-O-Peace Golf Grounds
Ted” Reich
L. N. Reich
John Diehl
Gus” Baumgartner
Cale, Wiebke
L. E. Reich
C. Baumgartner
Altringer
Riverdale Village Board
Curt Zesch
Village Board
Louie
Judge Baumgartner
Matz
Gus Baumgartner
Joe Cale
H. Wiebke
Joz Cale
Roy Zoller
Adolph Matthiesen
William Stutzhiem
Russell Reich
John Needles
L. Ripley
R. Baumgartner
Herman Dreesen
Herman Volkmar
Charles Landberg
Charles Krause
vVillage Board. Co. 4
Gruhlke
Ray Bishop
Wim. B. Graves
J. Woosnam
Geo. IL
Ge. Wells
Tnev
Reich
Dick Davis
Edw. Schulte
P. P. Flick
FE. Matz
Wm. Zesch
Woods and
Bitters
O. Obeldobel
Riverdale Park
Riverdale Board
Triplets Arrive. Ethel Reports Bargain News
A mother welcomes newborn triplets announced to Ethel, her ten year old daughter. The girl sighs, “Oh dear,” noting that Mamma has been getting bargains again.
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Ethel
Riverdale Board Meeting Highlights Fiscal and Safety Issues
Riverdale trustees met last Tuesday with acting president pro temp Bishop. Reports show General Fund 7618.03 and Special Assessment Fund 18560.78. July collections 3581.18 and 1807. Addressed burglaries and extended police hours. Ordered repairs to sidewalk west of I C subway and water reservoir roof, bids for coal contract awarded to Carl Dieck at six dollars per ton. Dogs at large to be muzzled and State street sidewalk completion demanded within 30 days.
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Riverdale Board
Claussen
Bishop
Reich
I. C
Gruhlke
Nd Policd
Chicago
Indiana Avenue
Telephone Co
136Th
Indiana
Carl Dieck
Graves
Woosnam
State Street
187Th Street
Dolton Board Meeting Report Delayed to Next Pointer Issue
The Dolton Board meeting report is postponed and will appear in the next Pointer issue. Officials provided a brief summary for readers awaiting coverage and instructed staff to prepare full notes for publication.
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Dolton Board
Riverdale Seeks Bids for Reservoir Re roofing
The Village of Riverdale will receive sealed bids for repair and re roofing of the Water Works Reservoir. Bids must be in the Village Clerk's hands by 7 30 p m on Tuesday August 25 1981. Full particulars available from the superintendent of water or the Water Committee chairman. The Board may reject any or all bids. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
New Insurance Policy Adds Personal Accident Option
A large old line insurer introduces a personal accident policy linked to liability and property damage. The feature costs an additional $3.00. For full information contact agent A. S. Diekman at office 947 Chicago Street or call Dolton 804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Diekman
Chicago Street
Dolton
Illinois Central to Start Route 49 Bus Service
Illinois Central plans bus service on Route 49 between 211th street and Kankakee within days. The new buses replace local trains Nos. 28 and 24 withdrawn under Illinois Commerce Commission permission. Stops include Matteson Richton Park Stuenkel Crossing Junction of Routes 419 and 50 Monee Oakdell Park Lake Downs Hellmanns Crossing Peotone Miami Gardens Will Kankakee county line Soucie Farm Brick Yard Manteno Hospital Siding Indian Oaks Luchr's Crossing Brad-
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Illinois Central
211Th Street
Kankakee
Illinois Commerce Commission
Matteson
Richton Park
Stuenkel
Brutal Mother Jailed in Texas Child Beating Case
Mrs. C. C. McDonald of Raymondville Texas was convicted of beating her six year old daughter. She received a two year jail term and a one thousand dollar fine.
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Raymondville
Texas
C. C. McDonald
Ueile
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Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Er. Kettles
Harry Vanderaa
Harvey
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted
Harvey, Illinois
THE
David A. Meeder
Lieut
Indiana Ave
Daniel C. Bachmann
Lincoln Ave
Dolton,ll
Riverdale Board Meeting
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