Paving Push for 147th Street From Western to State Line
A delegation led by Highway Commissioner John J. Jaranowski of Thornton township will ask the County board to pave 147th Street from Western Avenue to the state line next spring and summer. Delegates from Dalton South Holland West Hammond and Harvey will press for listing the road in the state aid program. The Halsted Street bridge issue and Indiana Harbor tracks duct will also be discussed with the Road and Bridge Committee at today’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jaranowski
Thornton Township
147Th Street
Western Avenue
Indiana Harbor Tracks
Halsted Street
County Board
Community Holiday Events Schedule Across Riverdale and Phoenix
Local groups announce Christmas and New Year activities through December 31 1920. Card and flea parties bake sales and socials unfold at St Marys Immanuel St Pauls Dal ton M E Phoenix school hall and Gordon Theatre. Tickets prices listed for the Phoenix entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Mothers’ Sodality
St. Mary’s Church
Ladies’ Aid
Immanuel Church
Young People’s Society of
St. Paul’s Ev
Riverdale Hose Co. No
Riverdale
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sunday School
Epworth League
Dalton M. E
Phoenix School
Boffin’s Hall
Halsted Street
Phoenix
Harvey Lodge Elks
Gordon Theatre
Dolton Methodist Church Bulletin Of Services And Social
Dolton Methodist Church lists worship services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m. with Mission Study class led by Mr Woetherick, Calumet Sub-District president. Friday evening social open to all. Pastor J L Albritton invites members and non-members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Woetherick
Calumet
J. L. Albritton
Woodmen Election Officers Named for Calumet Camp 1921
Woodmen of the World Calumet Camp M W A elected officers for 1921 at the regular meeting on Thursday Edward Norton was named Consul Wm M Stern Advisor Co W Berger Clerk John Wernicke Banker Raymond Bishop Escort Wm Sieben Watchman Rolland Stanczik Sentry Henry Grapenthien and Fred Hess Trustees Dr J A Kollar Physician were selected as officers and physician respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Camp
Edward Norton
Wm. M. Stern
Co. W. Berger
John Wernicke
Raymond Bishop
Wm. Sieben
Rolland Stanczik
Henry Grapenthien
Fred Hess
J. A. Kollar
Dolton School Wins Division 7 Soccer Pennant
The Chicago Street school tops Division 7 in the county contest, earning the soccer pennant. Players include Cor Lehus Ver Wey captain Fred Trefiz Walter Williamson and others from District 148. The pennant will be presented by County Superintendent E. J Tobin at the County Building on Saturday December 11 1820 followed by a dinner at Mrs Inez Stade’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Calumet
Homewood
Matteson
Thornton
Glenwood
Cor Lehus Ver Wey
Fred Trefiz
Walter Williamson
John Albrecht
Ernest Nolan
Clyde Dargis
John Add
Inez Stade
Aerial Flyover Lost Plane Lands After Misty Flight
Riverdale and Dalton residents witnessed a log mail plane No. 999 circling in heavy mist before a safe landing in a field near the Indiana Harbor tracks. Pilot Williams returned to the suburbs for landing and later traveled to Maywood for an eastern trip. The event drew hundreds of curious school children tardy for 12 50 pm. The report emphasizes the importance of altitude instruments to avoid disaster in fog and high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
Indiana Harbor Tracks
Indiana Avenue
Williams
Cleveland
Twin City
Calumet
Maywood
For Sale Cook Stove and Baby Buggy
Advertising a cook stove in good as new condition and a baby buggy for sale. Contact at 10242 Normal avenue to inquire or arrange purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Avenue
William McMillen called to Cumberland after nephew’s death
William McMillen traveled to Cumberland Maryland on Wednesday following the death of his nephew Raymond McMillen a 24 year old college athlete and Center College standout. The notice also mentions local shopping, a divorce case, church society meeting and a theater advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMillen
Cumberland
Maryland
Raymond McMillen
Center College
New Carfare Increase Sets 3.6 Cents Mile Rate
The last day of 3 cents a mile passes Monday as Hainois travel shifts to 3.6 cents per mile for intrastate and interstate trips. Railroads must implement the rise by Jan 10 under the Interstate Commerce Commission. No notices were posted and sleepers and parlor fares will rise within the state tomorrow. The change ends the need for through-ticketing at state lines for Illinois routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainois
Intratate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Notice on Property Damage Prosecution Riverdale Hose Co
All persons caught destroying property belonging to Riverdale Hose Co No 1 or damaging any apparatus will be prosecuted. F Q Bergold secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Hose Co., No. 1
F. Q. Bergold
Firemen Elect Officers At Riverdale Hose Co 1 Meeting
Riverdale Hose Co No 1 held a regular meeting at which officers were elected. George L Koehler was named President Herman Middleborn Vice President F O Bergold Secretary Herman Dreesden Treasurer Delegates to the Jackson ville Tenn convention include F O Bergold and L E Reich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Hose Co. No. 1
George L. Koehler
Herman Middleborn
F. O. Bergold
Herman Dreesden
Jacksonville
Tll
L. E. Reich
Health Notes on Malnutrition and Public Health Measures
The report by Evanston health inspector Dr M B Baird shows nineteen percent of school girls and fifteen percent of boys are undernourished, with wealthier homes often affected. California warns tuberculous patients from the east to have funds for a year, urging sanatorium qualities at home. Public health work needs social worker support to protect families and prevent later social problems. Smallpox and scarlet fever outbreaks prompt local quarantines and school closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Baird
Evanston
California
Statistical Bulletin
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
South Carolina Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Waukegan
J. C. Foley
Adams
Lincoln
Boat House Burned on Calumet River Shore
A boat house owned by Mr Bow man on the Calumet river banks burned last Saturday evening around 6 30 destroying several boats. Firemen arrived quickly but the fire had a strong start. Origin of the blaze is unknown. Additionally an ad notes Blumer's Celebrated Extract for sale by Mrs Schmuck at 611 Irvin Avenue Dalton. 28 31 WANTED Male stenographer Apply Whitng Foundry Equipment Co Harvey I
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet River
Bowman
Blumer
Fatal Yard Accident Claims Brownell Worker
Moses Blakemore, a 35 year old colored employee of the Brownell Improvement company, died after a coal car accident in Thornton yards last week. The mishap occurred when a chain failed and an engine backed cars onto his legs, causing fatal injuries and necessitating amputation. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by shock and injuries sustained while performing his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Blakemore
Brownell Improvement Company
Thornton
St. James’ Hospital
John Holtz
Blakemore
N. EB. Oliver
Spencer Blim
Dedrick
Herbst
Chicago Road
James W. Hutchinson
Ed. Weideman
Hutchinson
Oreman Holtz
Kentucky
Wallace Oliver
Brazil
Ind
Oliver
Chicago Heights Star
Pointer to Publish Christmas Edition with Local Ads
The Pointer announces a Christmas edition to print next week and will have a representative visit all local business men for advertising. A costly three color cover on enamel paper is highlighted as a feature, with a policy of soliciting ads no more than twice yearly.
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Pointer
Emia
Aged Mother Dies Known Chicago Pioneer
Angela Kleinz, 81, mother of Mrs Edward Wirtz Mrs Mary McCarthy Jacob Kleinz and Frank Kleinz, died at her daughter’s home 634 Fredericka street. Born Trier Germany March 28 1840 she immigrated to America in 1852. Funeral Friday at St Marys church with interment in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Kleinz
Edward Wirtz
Mary McCarthy
Jacob Kleinz
Dalton
Frank Kleinz
Chicago
McCarthy
Fredericka Street
Charles
Trier
Germany
America
Springfield
Mass
Aurora
Ill
St Mary’s Church
Franz
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Wanted experienced cook and waitress at I H B Restaurant
Mrs Burnshine seeks experienced cook and waitress for 9 hour shifts at the I H B Restaurant. Best wages offered. Contact Dolton 19 for details.
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Want 147Th ST
Blue Island
Harvey
Hammond
Dolton Methodist Church
Woodmen
Dolton School
Down TO
George Bockelman
J. C. Bacon
Ambridge
Ed. Manthey
Methodist Church
John Heitman
Blue Island Hospital
Clara Kimball Young
Dalton Theatre
Harmony Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Market Hall
Pullman
Orr’s
Adv
Andrew Baumgartner
Raymond
Flick
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society of the
Dolton
Danville
W. H. Biggs
Dolton M. E
Rev. Albritton
Chicago Coated Board Co
188Th Street
Park Avenue
Phoenix Parent-Teachers Association
Riverdale Theatre
Broadway
Charles Ray
Charlie Ray
Georgie
Conklin
C. E. Carson
S. H. Belt
Mfg. Co
Henry
Carson
North Kedzie Avenue
Mid Channel
Whitng Foundry Equipment Co
Arvey, I
Thornton Stone Quarry
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