Dolton Board Debates Municipal Power and Repairs
The Dolton Board in regular session considers municipal power options after Sanitary District may supply more, with President Smyth asking for cost quotes from General Electric and Fairbanks-Morse. Officials report funds, sewer work progress, hose repairs, and a fire truck housing dispute, plus water main upgrades and a bridge hole project with Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Smyth
Pullen
Sanitary District
Herrington
General Electric
Fairbanks-Morse
Public Service Co
Krueger
Lincoln Avenue
Berger
Henry Mohr
Village
Packard
Roberts
Connors
Fredericka Street
Grant Street
Monroe Street
Kraay
Smythe
Riverdale
Emil Dorman
Illinois Brick Co
City of
Chicago
146Th Streets
Two Pioneers Dead In This Section This Week
Two long time settlers died this week in the area. Mrs John Gouwens aged 79 passed away Tuesday December 4. Mrs O Van Lantem aged 84 died Wednesday December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gouwens
O. van ‘Lanten
84 year old Behrens killed crossing street at C E Yard Center
Charles Behrens 84, caretaker at the C E Yard Center, was struck by a car driven by Fred Schnoor of Roseland while crossing with a wheelbarrow near 147th Street. He died en route to Ingalls hospital. Funeral held at the Harper home with burial at Thornton cemetery.
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Charles Behrens
C. & E. Yard Center
147Th Street
Fred Schnoor
Roseland
Ingalls Hospital
Harvey
Thos. Harper
Oitilia
Harper
Reace
Thornton Cemetery
Clinton
Chicago
Bowen School Notes and Holiday Plans
Bowen School notes announce a Friday closure for a Teachers Institute at Harvey Township high school. Shinny replaces soccer and volleyball, with some girls dropping out. Christmas entertainment set for December 27 in ticketed event at twenty five cents. Upper grades toured Beet Sugar factory with a factory guide. Discussion of a skating pond for winter ends the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
Township High School
Harvey
Supt. McKinney
Woodshed urges order for fruit cake and pies
The Woodshed advertises real old fashioned fruit cake plain or decorated mince pies and plum pudding. Orders should be placed early with Dolton 33.
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Dolton
Red Cross Enrollment Seeks Local Support in Dolton
Miss Marie Hanschmann chairs the Red Cross enrollment drive in Dolton as First National Bank commits 100 percent enrollment. Community hopes every home and store displays a Red Cross banner in the window.
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Marie Hanschmann
Red Cross
Dolton
First National Bank
Notice of Sale by School District No. 133 Calumet Illinois
The Board of Directors of School District No. 133 Calumet Cook County Illinois invites sealed bids for sale of one frame barn two onion sheds and related lot parcels in Block 20 South east section 83 Township 37 North Range 14 East Principal Meridian. Bids due December 7 1923 with 10 percent accompanying and board reserve right to reject. Building must be moved within twenty days. Also for sale a gas coal range with ovens and high closet priced cheap for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Cook
Illinois
S. E
Board of Directors
Ilinois
Dolton School News Highlights Student Writing Efforts
Mary Rubenic reports on a day of studies including arithmetic physiology singing reading history English spelling and geography. The class plans a Field Museum visit and a Christmas entertainment while noting a mixed soccer record and progress in sewing and house keeping.
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Bright
Dolton School
Mary Rubenic
Field Museum
Dalton Library founded by superintendent Mr Bright
Lincoln Ave School notes describe the Dalton Community Library organized in 1919 by Superintendent Mr Bright. The note invites local residents to join Tuesday evenings to help build the library and enjoy the books.
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Lincoln Ave
Marion Heidenreich
Dalton Community Library
Bright
Lincoln Avenue school teams across sports face mixed season
The Lincoln Avenue boys soccer tally shows one win one draw and three losses. They aim to improve in baseball after winning the pennant last season. They also play basketball and plan a Christmas program while higher grades visit Field Museum for its many items of interest.
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Lincoln Ave
Willie Lau
Lincoln Avenue School
Field Museum
Local and Personal Notes From Dalton Community
Mrs. Sprick's luncheon raffle for Our Saviour's church is won by Mrs. Lester Michael. Mrs Catherine Flick, mother of Attorney Flick, is bedbound after a fall with no broken bones. Miss Minnie DeTurk of Reading is visiting relatives in Dalton and plans to stay through winter. Mrs Edward Hiltz underwent appendicitis surgery at Blue Island hospital. her condition is favorable. Mrs Harry McGrain is seriously ill with pneumonia at home. Emil Heimsoth has moved to 137th and Indiana, opening a premier lunch room. Arthur Siss takes the vacated deli space. Ernest Struve and wife welcome a baby girl born Nov 28 at Pullman hospital. Mary Wirth, 16, recovering well after appendectomy at Blue Island hospital, may return home in a week.
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Sprick
Our Saviour’s
Lester Michael
Catherine Flick
Attorney Flick
Minnie DeTurk
Reading
Penn
Robert Weidner
Emil Heimsoth
137Th
Indiana Avenue
Schmidt Corner
Cook County
Arthur Siss
Heimsoth
Ernest Struve
Pullman Hospital
Mary Wirth
Hats At The Fashion Shop At Factory Prices
Riverdale shop advertises hats at factory prices located at 18408 Indiana avenue inviting customers to visit. Mrs C P Adams endorses the offer and invites belief in value and selection. For sale a 16 gauge double barrel shotgun in fine condition listed by Les Anne DeRidder at 544 Main street Dolton.
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Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Les Anne DeRidder
Main Street
Dolton
South Park Avenue Debate Sparks Clash Over Boulevard
The South End Business Men's Association elected officers last Tuesday amid a heated dispute over the proposed South Park Avenue boulevard. John Barton Payne of the South Park Commission faced sharp criticism from T DeHaan and Charles E Reading, who accused him of autocratic tendencies and serving big interests. Alderman Govier and Henry Meeteren also participated as the board was urged to support residents. Resolutions were adopted on the death of Arend Van Vlissengen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
B. E. Sunny
South Side
Commission
South Park Avenue
63Rd
65Th Streets
Govier
Henry Meeteren
Notice of dissolution of partnership
Martin Bruegmann and William Blank of Thornton have dissolved their partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bruegmann
Wm. Blank
Thornton
Plant equipment moves to Iowa Falls from Rolfe Iron Co
The last car load of Rolfe Iron Company plant equipment leaves this week for Iowa Falls. Auditor Fred W. Ludwig plans to relocate there with work to follow. manager H. M. Wilcox has moved his family, and Superintendent Oscar Carlson with other senior staff will relocate. An error in The Pointer misnamed Mason City as the plant location. the correct site is Iowa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Iron Company
Fred W. Ludwig
Iowa Falls
H. M. Wilcox
Oscar Carlson
Mason City
Death of Henry Niemeyer reported in Chicago Heights
Henry Niemeyer age ? brother of Village President Chas. Niemeyer and Wm. Niemeyer Sr. died Friday November 30 at 1512 Shilling Avenue Chicago Heights Illinois Funeral services were held Monday December 3 at St Paul's Lutheran Church Chicago Heights Interment at Crete Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Niemeyer
Wm. Niemeyer
Henry Niemeyer
Shilling Avenue
Chicago Heights
St. Paul’s Labh
Chicago , Heights
Crete Ev. Luth
Morgansen to Hold Office Hours This Week
Dr. K Morgansen announces office hours Monday and Tuesday all day 9 am to 8 30 pm Tuesday 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm Thursday 1 to 8 30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 12 pm He can be reached at his office 113824 South Michigan Avenue Roseland by phone Pullman 1179 AaReAA Be for other times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. K. Morgansen
Dr. Morgansen
South
Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Election Meeting Notice for Peerless Lodge 194
All members of Peerless Lodge 194 K of P are urged to attend the officer election meeting on December 18. F PRICKETT, C C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Lodge
K. of P
F. Prickett
C. C
Card Of Thanks For Father Death Burial
We thank friends for kindness and respect at the death and burial of our father and especially Rev. Reace, C. & E. J. office employes and all who sent flowers. Thos. Harper Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reace
C. & E. J. Office
Heroic dash saves child from car in near disaster
Mrs. John Turkstra halted her Super-Six Hudson with both brakes when four year old Bernard Glynn darted from the sidewalk into Michigan avenue. She carried him to safety and to his home after confirming his name as Bernard Glynn, not Barney Google. The incident occurred near 10934 Michigan avenue and serves as a warning to parents to supervise children around moving vehicles.
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John Turkstra
Mrs. Turkstra
Barney Google
Bernard Glynn
Louis Cohen
Bee Keepers Convention in Chicago for 1924 Dec 7–8
The Chicago Northwestern Bee keepers Association announces its 1924 convention at the Great Northern Hotel on December 7 and 8. The event gathers local beekeepers to discuss apiary developments and industry issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Northwestern Beekeepers’ Association
Great Northern Hotel
Dolton Juniors Host Lakesides In Roseland Football Clash
The Dolton Junior Football team faces Lakesides of Roseland on their home ground behind Chicago Street School. Lakesides lead the 24 team Junior League with one loss this season and vow to keep the pigskin on Lakeside territory as fans rally for a 2.80 pm kickoff.
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Dolton
Lakesides
Roseland
Chicago Street
Lakeside
Gooters
Office Relocation Notice for Stotzer & Stotzer
The firm Stotzer & Stotzer and Palmer Graduate Chiropractors announce their move to 13626 Indiana Avenue in the Helmsoth Building Riverdale. This relocation details the new office address and involved professional names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Avenue
Helmsoth Building
Riverdale
Stotzer & Stotzer, Palmer Graduate Chiropractors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Immanuel Church
St. Paul’s Church
Banco
Marie Doyle
Ernst F. Delaney
Wm. Vowles
Dalton Theatre
St. Mary’s Church
Young Peoples Society
the Immanuel Church
Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Bowen
R. A. Gouwens
C. P. Adams
Park Board
Thos
Harper Family
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