Southern Cook County Chamber Fights Discontinuing Township Assessor
The Southern Cook County Chamber of Commerce and allied groups oppose removing township assessors and urge support from three district representatives and a senator to fund 1930 or 1931 taxes. The coalition unites with La Grange and western Cook County groups to protect the district outside Chicago, planning an executive committee for full regional organization. The tax committee lists Otto F. Reich as chair and includes local officials from Chicago Heights Harvey Olympia Fields Tinley Park and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago
Otto F. Reich
Homer Abbott
Chicago Heights
G A. Stevenson
Harvey
C. G. Holfen
Olympia Fields
Chas F. Neilsen
Tinley Park
W. R. Schussler
Orland Park
Claus Scheel
Lemont
Michael Flynn
Palos Park
Joseph Lentz
Blue Island
D. W. dJellema
Calumet Township
Dolton Youth Loses Toes In Freight Train Incident
R K George 19 and Thomas Opyt 19 of Dolton were riding on a slowly moving I H B transfer freight near the Chicago street crossing when George’s left foot was crushed between car bumpers. Doctors amputated part of the foot at Roseland Community Hospital. His father lives in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. George
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Thomas Opyt
Chicago Street
Pennsylvania
R. R
George
Opyt
Roseland Community Hospital
McNeil
Phoenix
Public Auction of Unclaimed Post Office Goods
Public auction of unclaimed items set for December 9 and 10 1931 at the Post Office Equipment and Supply Annex Chicago. About 1000 lots including clothing shoes auto parts tools household goods linen drugs and books offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a bid deposit required. Merchandise viewable December 8 at 1804 Indiana Avenue Chicago Illinois from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the loss of our dear mother. Special thanks to Rev. Goebel for kind words and appreciation for the beautiful flowers and supportive words. Mrs. Hannah Thompson Henry, Fred, Herman and Edward Wiebke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Goebel
Sym
Hannah Thompson
Henry, Fred, Herman and
Edward Wiebke
Christmas Seal Sale Supports Dalton and Riverdale Health
The Christmas Seal Sale continues in Dalton and Riverdale to fund local health work. The 1930 report notes 1738 calls in 521 homes, 61 nursing calls, 11 chest clinics with 178 attendees, and dental care for 87 children. The community nurse covers Dalton Berger and Riverdale under Chicago Tuberculosis Institute supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Berger
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Alta Itter
R. N
Brick Companies Expand Loan Eligibility to Workers
Brick industry officials announce broader loan programs for workers. Truck drivers machinists and firemen gain eligibility alongside brick workers. Frank Kasten of Blue Island represents labor on a lender board with manufacturer representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kasten
Brick Co
Blue Island
Lincoln A. C. Opens Season at South Holland
Lincoln A. C. plans its season opener at the new South Holland school gym on Wednesday Dec 9 with a 8:00 curtain and a crowd-pleasing lineup. The heavies meet Guarno A. C. of Harvey in the first attraction with Bols Peacock Lebo Wayatts Bruhn Bremer Needles on the squad and Faden possibly helping. Plans call for South Holland and St Luke Forresters teams to appear as curtain raiser. admission 25 cents adults, children 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln A. C
New South Holland
157Th
Chicago Road
Lincoln A. C. Heavies
Guarno A. C
Harvey
Lincoln
Bols
Peacock
Lebo
Wayatts
Bruhn
Bremmer
Needles
Bob Faden
Acme
South Holland Boys
St. Luke Forresters
Lincoln Lights
Lee
Prominent Wal tonian Frederick C Stuck to Speak at YMCA
Frederick C. Stuck of the Izaak Walton League national headquarters will address the Calumet chapter at 8 p.m. Wednesday December 8 at the 111th Street YMCA. Waltonians and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Stuck
Izaak Walton League
Calumet
111Th Street
Community Card and Bunco Events December List
Local organizations announce card and bunco parties across venues in December. Events include Lund's Hall Dalton and Lund's Hall Riverdale with 35 cent tickets, prizes up to 7 50, and multiple church groups hosting bazaars and charity events. Admission often requires small donations and attendees are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowvale Masonic Temple Association
Lund’s Hall
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
W. M. Albrecht
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Doldale
Rebecca Lodge
Dalton
M. E. Church
Banco
Ivanhoe Women’s Club hears reviews and tales at November meeting
The Ivanhoe Women’s Club met November 24 at Mrs. N. B. Graves home with hostesses Mrs. Gerald Byrne and Mrs. Floyd Eaton. Mrs. Wm. B. Nichols described The Green Pastures and recounted a talk by Russian Countess Tolstoi. Mrs. Loyd Rabe gave a humorous reading and Mrs. Clarence Crane reviewed a movie. The Ivanhoe Garden Club plans December meeting and officer elections at Mrs. Mary Putnam’s home on December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Women’s Club
N. B. Graves
Gerald Byrne
Floyd Eaton
Wm. B. Nichols
Green Pastures
Tolstoi
Loyd Rabe
Clarence Crane
Ivanhoe Garden Club
Mary Putnam
Thanks to helpers for Riverdale Pullman Charity Banko success
Gratitude extended to donors and volunteers for the Riverdale Pullman Branch charity event. Special thanks to Sophie Stier Robinson Nowak Kinney Waiikiki Strummers J S Strand and J S Sheahan for prizes and ticket sales. Plaque gifted by Sophie Stier won by Sophie Herman of 134th Street.
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Banco For
Riverdale
Pullman
Sophie Stier
Robinson
Nowak
Kinney
Waiikiki Strummers
J. 5. Strand
J. Sheahan
Sophie Herman
134Th Street
Feeding Birds With Protected Suet and Weatherproof Hoppers
The article describes weatherproof bird feeding methods using a coconut with a hole stuffed with suet hung from a tree, small opening cans, and suet baskets of wire or metal. It notes food can be melted fat and placed in branches or bark cracks, or poured on evergreen branches. It also mentions poultry food hoppers adapted for birds and new wild bird feeders now manufactured.
Village Hall Meeting In South Holland To Discuss Onion Sets
A meeting will be held at the village hall in South Holland Illinois at 2 p.m. on Tuesday December 9 to discuss the present situation regarding onion sets and to hear remarks on contract prices for the 1982 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Hinois
Dolton Officers Deliver 16 Thanksgiving Baskets
Officers Ehlert and Koehncke delivered sixteen baskets to worthy families in Dolton as Thanksgiving gifts from caring local families. For sale White Leghorn pullets now laying from Dolton Hatchery at 544 Engle Street, Dolton, I. 31-1p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Ehlert and Koehncke
Dolton Hatchery
Engle Street
Local notes bring health updates and community events
Mrs Will Propper is recovering at home after a serious operation, with friends sharing the good news. A gold ring found on Lilith street Riverdale is offered to its owner via William Ladwig and The Pointer. Detroit visitor Mrs Andrew Nelson stayed with relatives during Thanksgiving while her uncle Louis Simone recovers from bladder surgery. Herman Brandt improves after appendix surgery at University hospital. Fred Muhmel visits from Scotland SD for the Stock Show. Henry Madderom, 39, dies at St Francis hospital, Roseland. funeral at First Reformed Church and Mt Greenwood burial. Bert Harms suffers a hand wound from baling wire. tetanus shot given. Dalton Balloon Dance fundraiser Dec 5 at Lincoln school gym. Charles Schnoor turns 74 with family birthday gathering. eyesight limits activity but radio keeps him informed. Mrs Clarence Stomp undergoes thyroid surgery. husband recovering from old hip injury. family hopes for better times. Edward J. Wirtz of Maywood visits Dolton parents. Addie Wirtz, past commander, edits the Illinois Legionnaire.
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Andrew Nelson
Detroit
Mich
Charles Tomky, Jr
Rose Benjamin
Louis Simone
University Hospital
Herman Brandt
Henry Brandt
Fred Muhmel
Scotland
South Dakota
Chas. Schnoor
Henry Madderom
Harvard Avenue
Roseland
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
First Reformed Church
107Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Mt. Greenwood
Charles Schnoor
Schnoor
Clarence Stomp
Ruth Schaefer
Home Service
Schaefer
Chicago Street
Dalton
Clarence
Edward J. Wirtz
Maywood
The
Illinois Legionnaire
Edward Wirtz
Dolton
Addie
Paul Gall
Legionnaire
Ilinois
Legion of Ex-Soldiers
Woman’s Auxiliary
33rd Division Reunion Set For Sherman Hotel
The 33rd Division annual reunion will be held at the Sherman Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6. Veterans and local members from Illinois areas are urged to attend for a morale boosting event with a promised whale of a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Hotel
State of
Iolinois
Calumet River Deep Waterway Survey Completed
Government engineers complete survey for widening and straightening of the Calumet river frontages from South Chicago to Ashland avenue. The plan calls for a three to four hundred foot wide channel 12 to 21 feet deep and a new harbor near the Chicago Brick Co. site to spur local manufacturing and rail-water shipping. 72 property owners along the river, 64 signed pledges with full dedication expected. Congress to consider the project once right of way is secured.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Little Calumet
Grand Calumet
South End
Chicago
Ashland Avenue
Blue Island
Chicago Brick Co
Beecher Pioneer Mrs Wilhelmina Pralle Dies at 89
Mrs Wilhelmina Pralle known as Grandma Pralle died Wednesday night at her Beecher home after a cold illness. At 89 she lived in Beecher for decades after emigrating from Hamburg Germany at age 13 and witnessed the Beecher area’s growth. Survived by ten children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren the funeral was held at her home and Beecher Lutheran church with burial in Beecher Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Pralle
Beecher
Chicago Heights
Grandma” Pralle
Henry Scheer
Henry Pralle
Louisa Seitz
Fred Scheer
Dolton
William Pralle
Peotone
Louis Pralle
Adolph Pralle
Lena Ballascher
August Pralle
Beecher Lutheran Church
Beecher Cemetery
For Rent and Lots in Dalton Area Advertised
FOR RENT House and 5 acres with garage chicken house spring water at Thornton. Phone Thornton 76 4. 31-2p Also multiple lots in Dalton offered by A GC Reich priced down to bedrock $200 each. Phone Interocean 9710. 18-1f
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Thornton
Dalton
Reich
Bedrock
Phone Interocean
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Cook County Chamber of Commerce
Postoffice Public Auction
Pathy
Ivanhoe Women’s
Lucal
Will Propper
Pointer
Lilith Street
William Ladwig
Mr. Ladwig
Bert Harms
Thomson
Bert
Dalton Relief Committee
Five Spades
Calumet River
Beecher Pioneer Dies
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