Dolton Village Board Divides On Vehicle Tax Increase
The Dolton village board in regular session reviews bills, treasurer’s report shows $1 848.91 on hand as of Nov 30, and committee audits confirm clerk’s books correct. Trustees discuss water leaks, sewer gas, chicken pox relocations, hall repairs, and pave plans with grade concerns for 147th Street. a vehicle tax ordinance raises auto licenses from 3 to 5 and horse licenses from 2 to 2.50, with a Dec 19 meeting call and tax sale collection powers granted.
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Dolton
Ehlert
Smyth
Geo. Diehl
Forest Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Weber
Nolan
Chicago Street
McLaughlin
Krueger
Quinlan
147Th Street
Rutheford
Fredericka Street
Propper
Dickelman
Haney
Trade a New Player Piano for Ford Touring Car
Notice offers a trade of a new player piano for a 1919 20 or 21 Ford touring car in good condition. Inquiries to The Pointer office for details.
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Pointer
St Pauls Church Advent Services Noted in Weekly Schedule
The notice lists St Pauls Church activities for Sunday December 11 with Sunday school at 9 00 a m and divine services at 10 00 a m and 7 30 p m conducted in English Pastor H Wind leads. It also mentions Advent service on Wednesday December 14 at 7 30 p m.
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Divine
Advent
In Memoriam Angela Kleinz Remembered by Family
In loving remembrance of our dear mother and grandmother Angela Kleinz who passed away December 7 1920 Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord Her Children and Grandchildren memorial note appears in a family remembrance.
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Angela Kleinz
Birds Do Valuable Work Insect-eating Birds in U S
Estimated more than 4.5 billion birds in the United States destroy up to 100 insects each day, highlighting their valued pest control role.
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United States
Legion Thanking Helpers for Headquarters Work
The American Legion completes its headquarters building with labor from Post members and many volunteers. Donors named include Fred Dieckman Joseph Radtke Robert Hanschman and several others who provided material services and truck aid. A dance on Saturday and a meeting on Thursday are announced with ticketing at the door.
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Legion
Sam Lundquist
Fred Dieckman
Joseph Radtke
Robert Hanschman
John Connors
Gallagher
Primes
Jordan
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
William May
Leonard
W. S. Wilcox
Carl Dieck
Lauren Meginnis
al. Madman
Wm. G. Dalton
R. E. Denton
Klaus Biehl
Henry Mohr
the Legion
American Legion
Couple Wed In Riverdale And Rooms Open Nearby
Herbert McGrain of Riverdale and Miss Emma Tatgenhorst of Homewood wed on November 23 and started housekeeping in Homewood. New ventures include Peonk Michalski's brick garage and store on Halsted Street near North Harvey, and Gerritt Evers and Frank forming Calumet Garage with a filling station. Riverdale Music Shop opens in Reich building with Mr. Sach as proprietor. Spencer Corps W R C to meet December 16 at the village hall with hostesses Mrs Robinson, Mrs Berger, Mrs Ripley and Mrs Kinney. John O'Brien leaves for Groveland Florida to tend an orange grove with his wife. Otto Ehlers and wife welcome an 8-pound baby girl born December 3. Frank Wirtz sells cigar and ice cream parlor to Albert Lembcke who, with wife, plans a prosperous business. Lembcke employed by Shedd Ice Cream Co. Dolton Specialty Shop promotes in Dolton. Riverdale Theatre shows Anita Stewart in The Yellow Typhoon on December 14 and 15, a First National attraction.
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Peonk Michalski
Halsted Street
North Harvey
Calumet Boulevard
Gerritt Evers
Frank
Calumet Garage
Riverdale Music Shop
Reich
136Th Place
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Sach’s
Harvey Business
Spencer Corps
Robinson
Berger
Ripley
Kinney
Otto Ehlers
Frank Wirtz
Dolton Theatre
Albert Lembcke
Lillian Easton
Dolton
Main
Grant Streets
Riverdale Theatre
Anita Stewart
San Francisco
Yokohama
Manila
London
Dolton District 148 Prepares Christmas Programs and Soccer Notes
Dolton District 148 schools schedule Christmas programs with MHighlawn December 21 and Lincoln Ave December 22. Ten cent admission aids deficit from the Fall Fair. Lincoln Avenue beat Matteson 5 0 after lineups shuffled due to illness. Chicago Street has one game left, finishing creditably. Milk sales to pupils persist with home milk at Chicago Street. district averages about two hundred bottles daily.
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Mhighlawn
Highlawn
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Avenue
Matteson School
Chicago Street
Branigar Property Home Plan Cited in Diekman Note
Referenced Branigar property and Branigar plan point to A. S. Diekman with a date 29-4. The fragment suggests a construction reference within a local land or planning notice. Entities include Branigar and Diekman with a March-like date format implied.
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Branigar
A. S. Diekman
Piano Tuning by J A Hoyt Offers Special Rate
J A Hoyt piano tuner with 35 years in Riverdale available all next week offers tuning for $1 with high quality work. Includes repairing and quick service via the Quick Service Lunch room at 86 Hast 137th Street. First National Bank of Dolton referenced.
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J. A. Hoyt
Riverdale
FOTOPLAYER Brings Music to Dolton Theatre Screen
Scientists note we hear with our ears and see with emotion as music and film merge. The FOTOPLAYER installed at Dolton Theatre reproduces orchestra tones and organ spirituality, while capturing screen activity with percussion and rhythm. John Hruby earns praise for securing this device.
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Potoflayer
Dolton Theatre
John Hruby
Dalton Theatre
The Politicians' Handicap Opined by Chicago News
The Chicago News notes a whimsical improvement proposal for politicians: to be able to move both ears to the ground at once. The line satirically suggests heightened attentiveness to public sentiment.
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Chicago News
Elected Officers for Calumet Camp Woodmen 1922
Calumet Camp M W A elected officers for 1922 with Henry Grapenthien as Consul Edwin Norton Past Consul Raymond Bishop Advisor A C Warnicke Banker C W Berger Clerk Emil Boettenhaus Watchman Roy Stanczk Sentry Dr J A Kollar Physician.
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Calumet Camp
Henry Grapenthien
Edwin Norton
Raymond Bishop
A. C. Warnicke
C. W. Berger
Emil Boettenhaus
Roy Stanczk
J. A. Kollar
Delion Firemen elect officers for 1922
The Delton Volunteer Fire Co No 1 elected officers for 1922 with Frank C Ott as President Fred Ott as Vice President William G Delton as Secretary Paul Schubert as Treasurer H M Packard as Captain Alfred Heinke as Assistant Captain Edward Dilliner as executive committee member and others.
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Dolion
Delton Vounteer Fire Co
Frank C. Ott
Fred Ott
Wm. G. Delton
Paul Schubert
H. M. Packard
Alfred Heinke
Edward Dilliner
Leonard Diehl
Riverdale Fire Department elects 1922 officers
Riverdale Fire Department names 1922 officers with George Koehler as President Herman Middleborn as Vice President Irwin Trapp as Secretary Herman Dreesen as Treasurer Charles Grapenthien as Captain Julius Wilkens as Lieutenant Delegates to the State Convention Frank Stieman and Louis Reich named as delegates to the convention
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Riverdale
Riverdale Fire Department
George Koehler
Herman Middleborn
Irwin Trapp
Herman Dreesen
Charles Grapenthien
Julius Wilkens
Frank Stieman
Louis E. Reich
Christmas Edition Promises Colorful Pointer Cover
The Pointer announces a Christmas edition next week featuring a three color cover. Local business firms will be showcased with ads in the issue.
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The
Pointer
South Holland Farmers Meet Over Manure Supply
Farmers urged to attend December 10 meeting at the village hall at 1 30 p m to discuss manure needs and a potential supply arrangement with Chicago shipper Mr Gegner. Committee says steady demand could ensure goods with no obligation beyond an afternoon.
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South Holland
Gegner
Chicago
South Side
Cook Co
Bowen School Notes Visit From Mr Walther and Nurse
Mr C C Walther of C S D Division 7 visited Bowen School last week inspiring staff and pupils. Miss Bishop the new county nurse made her initial visit. The school plans a Christmas entertainment with 25 cent admission and reserved seating. Receipts likely fund library books for three rooms. The girls show strong interest in Miss Tauber’s Home Training Course.
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C. C. Walther
Miss Tauber
Notice to William Robinson on abandoned furniture sale
Mercy address 127 Everett Street West Hammond NL. John J Berwen ger declares if furniture left by William Robinson is not claimed within five days it will be sold to cover storage and charges.
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Everett Street
West Hammond
John J. Berwanger
The Greatest Prodigality Time Waste Quip
A compact quotation reflects on time as the most precious resource. Franklin notes that wasting time is the greatest prodigality, underscoring frugality with wit and moral reflection.
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Pranklin
Soot on Carpet Misfortune and Household Advice
A brief home remedies note suggests covering soot on carpet with dry salt to absorb it before cleaning. It likens financial trouble to soot and says warm water from a bank account can thaw hard luck. Mentions First Trust and Savings and Bank of Riverdale.
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First Trust and Savings
Bank of Riverdale
Compliments to Local Teachers Highlighted in School Notes
County Superintendent Tobin remarks on Lansing School District 158 bonding for an addition with an auditorium and gymnasium. John Matt at Lansing praised for supervised playgrounds. Berger’s William G. Smith and teachers receive commendation for a great year. District 151 South Holland reports new flag staffs and U S flags in every school. McKinney of Riverdale noted for arithmetic and social studies ideas.
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Tobin
Lansing
John Matt
Matt
William G. Smith
Berger
Bill
South Holland
U. S
Mac
McKinney
Public Health Column on TB Seals and School Illness
The National Tuberculosis Association urges Chicago residents to buy Christmas seals to fund the movement. Scarlet fever and diphtheria are rising in Cook County schools, so sick children should stay home. Regular pupil inspections by health nurses aim to curb contagion, with fines up to 200 dollars for failing to report cases.
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National Tuberculosis Association
Chicago
Cook County
Lansing News Briefs and Upcoming Sale at First Reformed Church
Mr C Schroeder visited John Van Ramshorst at his home last Sunday. The Ladies Aid plans its annual sale on Dec 14 in the First Reformed basement offering dresses aprons nightgowns pillow cases and fancy goods plus ice cream coffee and home baked cakes. Dr J R Fawyer veterinary will be in Lansing for service. Jacob Ramshorst celebrated his birthday with relatives last Monday evening. John Koster is building a small home on a ten acre farm he recently bought.
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C. Schroeder
John van Ramshorst
Ladies’ Aid
First Reformed Church
J. R. Fawyer
Lansing
Local notices report community updates and travel
Bernice VanHeest purchased a new Dodge car. Mrs. Jonker recovering from a paralytic stroke at Mrs. Paarlberg home, improving and back with her daughter Mrs. Bakker. Cora Heywood ill with grip. Mrs. F Veldhuis guest in Riverdale. Carr family attended funeral of Mrs. Carr’s father in Chicago. Jack Botma delivering in a new Ford. Mr. Windroff returns from Dancy Wisconsin calling it fine but lonely.
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N. VanHeest
Jonker
Wm. Paarlberg
Bakker
Cora Heywood
F. Veldhuis
Riverdale
Wm. Carr
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Emma Tatgenhorst
Homewood
Herbert
Uncle Sam
Indiana Harbor
R. R
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Matteson
First National Bank of
Bowen
William Robinson
Public Health Column
Harriet Fulmer
R. N. Christmas Seals
Bernice
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