Local leaders push for Leyden and Indiana avenues repair
Delegation meets at City hall to pressure paving actions amid cost concerns. Officials switch to concrete slabs for Leyden and Indiana avenues with 10 inch slabs and tentative plans from 124th to 187th street. No work this year due to red tape and pending hearings. alderman Govier delays resolved upon return as wheel tax department agrees to fund repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden Avenue
Govier
Sloan
Board of Local Improvements
Indiana Avenue
124Th Street
187Th and
Wheel Tax Department
Indiana
Leyden
Thornton Township High School opens for 1928-29 term
The Thornton Township High School will open for the school year 1928 29 on Tuesday September 4 at 830 a m The opening day is important and all students should report that morning Students are advised to come prepared to purchase books and those not registered or wishing to change registration should visit the principal office on August 30 or 31 between 8 am and 5 pm Also notes cover local notices and personal items including a fishing tale and a few sale and thank you notices
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Thornton Township
It Was a Great Day Mr. Dooley on the Job Again
The column recalls a summer scene in Glenwood Forest Preserve where a rowdy indoor baseball game drew a wide cast of locals. Dinny Dooley observes a chaotic yet good natured contest, noting players like Harry Packard and Doc Kollar, a comical umpiring clash, and a final score around 64 to 8. The aftergame gathering features Pinochle, Pitch, golf, and lunch with roast ears and ginger ale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Crick
Purgatory
Tom
Harry Packard
Jim Propper
Leo Horn
Emil Kasten
Doc. Kollar
Fred Young
Tom Harper
Hank” Propper
Ray Vandeursen
Harold Stanley
Frank Lund
Dave Heddish
Pp. B
Doc Kollar
Bobby” Hampton
Sharkey” van
Doc Gallegos
Local Notes on Travel and Future Ford Plant Plans
A family card from Tom Deam and kin at Niagara Falls describes an overland trip to New York and Canada with camping along the way. They note cold nights but good times. Also, word that the new Ford plant at Hogewieh should be finished near September 15 and applicants are told not to apply before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom” Deam
Niagara Falls
New York
Canada
Ford
Hogewieh
H. Breidert
St. Louis
Rosie Frisch
Renault
Geo. Dunbar
Sophia Beil
L . Garry
West
Helen Arington
Chicago
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
San Francisco
Oakland
Manitou
Col
Lake Louise
Vancouver
Seattle
Wash
University of Illinois
Emma Baecker
Portland
Oregon
Clara
Yellowstone Park
Winnipeg
Edna Lund
Alice
Holly Day
Buffalo
N. Y
Great Lakes
Asmus Claussen Known Dolton Pioneer Dies at 70
Dolton resident Asmus Claussen died at his home 227 138th St. at 6 this morning aged 70 years 2 months and 12 days. He was a former blacksmith and wagon maker and served on the village board and Board of Education. He contributed to the sewer system as inspector and built a brick building at 188th and Lincoln. He leaves his widow Emily and five children Frank Albert Emily Edmund and Arthur plus four grandchildren and a brother Frank of Dalton. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the house with Oakland cemetery interment.
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Asmus Claussen
Dolton
138Th St
Claussen
Europe
188Th
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Board of Education
Bermerkoog
Germany
America
Chicago
Emily
L. F. Ripley
Edmund J
Evanston
Arthur W
Frank H
Oakland Cemetery
Bill and family reach Phelps Wisconsin for two week trip
J W Hood of The Pointer plant reports he and his family arrived safely after a two day auto journey to Phelps in Northern Wisconsin. They will camp for two weeks if the weather stays mild and fishing in the area is reported fine. He promises to return with evidence.
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J. W. Hood
Pointer
Phelps
Wisconsin
Bill
Community Events Card for Crete IL and Nearby Churches
The A R L holds its 4th annual outing at Crete Park on Sunday August 24 with 10 a m services and afternoon sessions for German and English speakers. Ladies Aid at Ridge M E serves supper August 28. St Pauls Coffee event August 29. St Marys card and bouneco party August 31. A Maker of Men film shown at Dal ton theatre September 7 at 7 15 and 9 00 pm with musical score.
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Crete Park
Crete
Ill
Ladies’ Aid of the
Ridge M. E
Berger School
Ladies’ Aid of
St. Paul’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
Bouneco
Dalton Theatre
He's A Girl The Pointer Names Elenore Nancy Burwell
The Pointer corrects an earlier birth notice mislabeling Elenore Nancy Burwell as a boy. The child is a girl and her father says she is a dandy. The note ends with apologies to Eleanor.
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Elenore Nancy Burwell
Eleanor
Elks Lodge Plans Annual Picnic at Thornton
Warning to Elks Harvey Lodge announces its annual picnic will be held next Sunday at Thornton after church services. Elks must register to partake of fried chicken and corn on the cob among many side dishes or face a fine of 12 cents in local coin.
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Harvey Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Thornton
Pay Your Grocer First When Paying Your Bills
A brief admonition urges prioritizing the grocer in payments as the staple supplier of food. It notes grocers often operate on thin margins, carry no security, and must cover wholesale terms and expenses. Treat credit with courtesy and settle debts promptly to avoid extra costs.
Laughing and camaraderie lift spirits after rough night
After a lively party ends around 8, men unwind and relive youth, sharing laughs at the roughnecks’ expense. The speaker quips that laughter and banter help more than years of medical prescriptions, noting Doc Kollar would likely agree.
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All
Tom
Doc Kollar
Dolton Board Tackles Drains Fires Lights And Burials
The Dolton Board in regular session addresses drainage claims from Geo Neath and directs action on flooding while authorizing new water meters and a motorcycle police hire. Bids for water mains are opened and awarded to Art Kraay with contract drawn. an ordinance on poles is approved and published. A funeral shortfall is covered by community collection for James Ledwidge, and efforts are ordered to fill the clay hole after another drowning.
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Dolton Board
Smythe
Krueger
Geo. Neath
Propper
Neath
Trustee Fire Reports
H. L. Fuller
James Ledwidge
August Verhoeven
150Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Quinlan
Connors
Schnoor
Berger
Diekman
Colewell
Art Kraay
G. Herrema
The
Illinois Brick Co
From Wayward Spendthrift to Building and Loan Advocate
A former reckless spender regrets wasted money and celebrates a settled life after investing in a building and loan association. Miss Patricia S Geoghegan of Oak Park spent the weekend with the Garry family.
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Patricia S. Geoghegan
Oak Park
Garry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Wulff
Leland
Mich
Walter May
Frank
Walter
Perry White
Martin Walkerly
Magdeline
Lansing, Mich
Clyde Vogel
Blomberg
Berger Improvement Club
Elsa Gillaspy
P. Menzelaar
Wentworth Avenue
Roseland
First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Board
Thrift
Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Assn
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