Twenty Years Ago with the Pointer Item Highlights Community Happenings
Miss Lena Schablo returns from a three week visit with sister Mrs. Wm Rudloff in Wittenburg Wisconsin. John Klinkhammer buys out his father A Klinkhammer milk route in Dalton to boost his business new Lincoln Avenue Delton building nearly ready with modern milk handling appliances. Mrs Ernest Wesse returns from Detroit after weeks with sister Mrs Thompson. A chicken theft suspected as 23 birds taken from Fred Engel last week and stolen corn attempt noted. Local Schafskopp players to tourney at Obto Flieths on Sunday December 3 at 3 PM.
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Lena Schablo
Wittenburg
Wis
Wm. Rudloff
John Klinkhammer
A. Klinkhammer
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Delton
Johnny
Ernest Wesse
Detroit
Mich
Thompson
Fred Engel
Fred
Schafskopp
Obto Flieth
Thanksgiving visits and new births in South Holland
Misses Hattie Gouwens and Minnie J. Rietveld returned from Davenport Iowa as guests of Rev N Dalenberge. Mr and Mrs Wm Rump of Beecher Illinois stayed with Mr and Mrs P Van Erden for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Nick Cook welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday November 28. Mr and Mrs W Norton welcomed a baby girl born Sunday November 26. Florence Gouwens held a birthday party Friday November 24 with fifteen girls attending and a jolly time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland News
Hattie Gouwens
Minnie J. Rietveld
Davenport
Iowa
Rev. N. Dalenberge
Wm. Rump
Beecher
Ill
P. van Erden
Nick Cook
Mrs. W. Norton
Gil
Florence Gouwens
Ten Years Ago Notes From The Hammond Hospital and Railroads
Ten years ago a baby boy named Robert Albert was born Friday at Hammond hospital to proud parents. Grandparents Mrs Louis Trefts and Mr and Mrs Robert Eidam celebrated the birth. Also noted Morton D Hull reported a 9154 election reelection cost. Evers family moved to Randolph Wisconsin to run a dairy farm with father John Evers and brother Joan nearby. Indiana Harbor Belt’s George Hannouer to become president of Boston and Maine starting January 1, praised as a top railroad figure in Chicago and Calumet. Myon Wes Ridied s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Hospital
Robert Albert
Louis Trefts
Robert Eidam
Morton D. Hull
Washington
Evers
Randolph
Wis
John Evers
Joan
George Hannouer
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Hannouer
Chicago and Calumet District
Myon
Wes
Ten Years Ago in South Holland News Highlights
South Holland features note Tyse Huizengalft visiting Platte South Dakota to visit his uncle and plan a hunting trip. The Dixie Limited made a special noon stop to pick up Joe R. Van Drunen for a winter in Florida. Bryan Paarlberg makes changes to the family farm previously run by Henry Paarlberg, with C W Paarlberg and Isaie involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyse Huizengalft
Platte
South Dakota
Minnesota
Ionva
Dixie Limited
Specil
Joe R. van Drunen
Florida
Bryan Paarlberg
Henry
C. W. Paarlberg
Isaie
Paailberg Visits Kansas Tour Return Noted
Paailberg recently returned from a tour of Kansas. Mr and Mrs Peter Verkaik, who plan spending winter in Florida, visited friends here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paailberg
Kansas
Peter Verkaik
Florida
Monoxide Gas Caution Urges Fresh Air For Winter Driving
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes warns motorists to keep fresh air in cars during winter to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. He notes monoxide is colorless and odorless and caused about sixty deaths in Illinois this year, urging open garage windows before starting, while driving keep a window open, and inspect exhaust systems and floor boards for leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hughes
Hughes
A Scot Buys a New Hat After Fifteen Years
A Scot who wore the same hat for fifteen years visits the only hat shop in his neighborhood and sighs I am here again as he contemplates a fresh purchase.
Oswald Questioned About Prayers in Quiet Exchange
A brief exchange shows a minister asking Oswald if he says his prayers every night. Oswald replies that some nights he does not want anything and remains quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
School News Highlights From 3rd to 9th Grades
Absent or ill students are noted as they return to classes. Third graders prepare a health play The Vegetables Learn to Play the Game Tag for Friday’s assembly. Fourth graders stage The Story Book Party for PTA. Joy Mallender and Shirley Bol return after illnesses. Eighth grade joins Red Cross drive while Christmas activities unfold. Basketball season opens Thursday against Lincoln with tickets and admission prices listed. Leona McDonald joins from Chicago. Evelyn White returns to ninth grade after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Moore
Lola Schnurlein
Rel
Pym Ant Law
Vssney
Joy Mallender
Shirley Bol
Washington
Lincoln
Leona McDonald
Chicago
Evelyn White
Evelyn
Bowen School News Prepares Christmas Programs and Games
Bowen School reports busy preparations for Christmas with classroom decorations and an operetta led by Mrs. Patterson. Second graders started new readers, and pupils help with Christmas seals. Upcoming events include basketball games against Roosevelt and Hazel Crest, a girls volleyball match, and the December 23 Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tatgenhorst
Phyllis Ferguson
Mary Gertrude Pennacker
Patsy Spinozzi
Clement Jay
Roosevelt School
South Holland
Hazel Crest
St Pauls School Christmas Work and Activities
Students across grades at St Pauls School prepare Christmas decorations posters and operetta sets. Seventh and eighth graders report on Life of George Washington while younger grades study Bible stories and color poinsettias. Basketball opens December 8 at 4 PM versus Coolidge Phoenix.
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Ture
George Washington
R Roh Hing
Adeline Campanile
Lavine Fisher
Henry Luebbe
Doris Stone
Isther Vorrath
Lois Haase
Muriel Stahnke
Delores Jacobitz
Anita Jones
Bertha Krell
Mollie Klein
Glenn Rhode
Lucille Wilkens
Washington
Coolidge School
Phoenix
Multiple Auto Collisions Reported by Sheriff's Highway Police
Sheriff's highway police investigated several accidents at Ridge Road and Halsted Street, Chicago Road in Thornton, Vollmer Road and Cicero avenue, and 159th street intersections. No injuries or complaints were filed. drivers settled damages privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Highway Police
Ridge Road
Halsted Street
Whitney
180Th
Armitage Court
Homewood
E. V. Stube
North Gilbert Street
Danville
Sheriff’s Highway Police
Chicago Road
Thornton
George Laulick
William and Juliet Streets
Ludwe Spichal
Trumbull Avenue
Chicago
Vollmer Road
Cicero Avenue
Frank Jager
Belleplaine Avenue
Harry Harmes
Tinley Park
159Th
Wm. Kastemis
South Spaulding Avenue
159Th Street
Dickey Mitchell
Michigan Avenue
East Chicago
Ind
Civil Service Examinations Open Notice for Clerical Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Lithographic stone grinder and polisher in Washington at $1 200 yearly. Jobs include Junior autodial officer at $1 860 with the Department of Agriculture, and Supervising inspector of clothing factories at $4 600 with Federal Prison Industries. Full details from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or from the Commission in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Prisons
Department of Justice
Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
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Toastmaster
Schick
Wdpie
Public Service Company OF
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Inland
Bowen School News
Bowen
Petty
ST. Paul’s School
Charlotte Lange
Alma Kemnitz
Police
Civil Service Examinations
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