Twenty Years Ago Notices and Local Events
The infant daughter of Mr. Robert BDeiias died Thursday evening. Her mother died last week and was buried Thanksgiving day. Mrs. George Boekelman celebrated her birthday with neighbors on December 6. Dalton youths damaged Hess’s barber shop sign, worth 18 dollars. John S. Harter toward recovery at Oak Forest Sanitarium from bronchial and lung trouble. Pearl Hamper marked her ninth birthday with a party on December 1. Mrs. Josephine Tlasma of Chicago visited Thanksgiving with her daughter Mrs. H. M. Packard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bdeiias
George Boekelman
Dalton Young
Richard Hess
John S. Harter
Oak Forest
Harte
Pearl Hamper
Cecelia White
Lydia Hagen
Hazel Fike
Virginia Jackson
Lillian Grapenshien
Mildred Ohlsen
Agnes Jenness
Josephine Tlasma
Chicigzo
H. M. Packard
Baby Boy Born As Boetema Family Welcomes Child
South Holland News reports Mr and Mrs J Boetema welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday December 6 1916. Anne Dalenberg family reside in C Baake’s former home while Margaret and Kate Dalenberg of Three Oaks Michigan visit the Wm Gouwens. Chicago Street bridge nears completion after weeks of work but faces contractor delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland News
J. Boetema
Anne Dalenberg
C. Baake
Margaret
Kate Dalenberg
Three Oaks
Mich
Wm. Gouwens
Chicago Street
Erection of South Piers Advances After Cofferdam Work
After weeks of attempting to seal the cofferdam, the footings for the South piers can be placed. With favorable weather and a large crew now employed, progress is expected to be rapid going forward.
Ten Years Ago With The Pointer
Howard Propper a mechanical engineer relocated from Anaconda Montana to Perth Amboy New Jersey by the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. He visited his parents and relatives before heading east. George Powers plans a grocery and delicatessen at 304 E 188th Street Riverdale with wife Mrs Powers running it. John Seimer and Dolton celebrate a baby boy born December 4. Fireman George Dickelman found a nude man’s body near a signal post by the Taneoln Avenue crossing Dalton with torn clothes remains and multiple injuries. authorities removed the body to a morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Propper
Anaconda
Montana
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Fred W. Propper
George Powers
Hammond
Schwartz Harness
188Th Street
Riverdale
Taneoln Avenue
Dalton
Rau
Henry Mohr
Bachman
Ten Years Ago Visitors From Grand Rapids Stopover
Mr and Mrs William Swe of Grand Rapids Michigan spent several days here visiting relatives and friends. Mr Edward Gouwens and Mr Peter Paarlberg were victims of appendi fall illness mentioned in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland News
William Swe
Grand Rapids, Mich
Edward Gouwens
Peter Paarlberg
Family gathers at old homestead amid travels and care
Irst week notes Mr Gouwens underwent surgery at Ingalls Memorial hospital and Mr Paarlberg at West Side hospital. Anna Mossell spent the weekend with the Poroo Cuas Hetairs and Tunis Estey and family visited Willis and Nichols Gouwens. Mr Anker hosted meals that delighted guests. J Wognum and his son John Jr. left for Denver seeking improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilis
Gouwens
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Paarlberg
West Side Hospital
Anna Mossell
Andrew Porooo Cuas Hetairs
Tunis
Estey
Willis
Nichols Gouwens
W. P. Anker
Civil Service Examinations Open for Federal Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for several posts including Senior Medical Officer female psychiatry at 4600 dollars yearly, Junior Medical Officer intern at 32000, Junior Medical Officer psychiatry resident at 2000, Biologist wildfire management at 5800 through the Soil Conservation Service. Full details available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at designated post offices or from the Commission in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commisssion
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Washington
D. C
Soil Conservation Service
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
People on Corner See Odd Transformations
Two men named Wood and Stone stand on a corner. A pretty girl walks by. Wood and Stone swap glances and switch positions. The pair then turn into rubber while the girl becomes a drag store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Stone
Gil
Scout news and classroom updates from the school
School notes thank Paul Gall Post of the American Legion for support the Worerts Ry of Corps for flag duties. Troop 798 has 28 members with 3 new tenderfoot and 5 more second class scouts to be recognized. Reports cover grades one to six with Red Cross, health contests, Christmas plans, posters, plays, and student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
American Legion
Joan Blake
New Prade
Art Institute
Joy Mullender
Mary Miller
Dale Nelson
Ero—Peegy Youne
Altru—Clan Foster
Milly Meek
Phyllis Salerno
Mrs
Meek
Marie Casoni
Florence Braund
Atttendance
Gloria Sellin
Rose Marie Hayes
Doris Struven
Oral Hanes
Susan Casoni
T Edwarld Tonel
Bradley Boles
Franklin School Christmas Play Aboard Toyshop Theme
Grades 1 and 2 report illness among three boys Tommy Cellini Tommy Haney and Peter with hope for recovery before Christmas. The Christmas play centers on Santa's Toyshop and practice runs continue. The rest notes perfect attendance and class projects across grades 3 to 8 with a Christmas decorated room and a December 22 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigth
Wade Ewiils
Roosevelt School Prepares Christmas Displays and Programs
First and second graders craft decorations and plan a Christmas entertainment while kindergarteners organize a holiday program and party. A week of perfect attendance is noted as students look ahead to events. A continuation hints at a movie review and a wheel chair incident involving Clara and Peter.
Bowen School News Holiday Projects And Activities
Kindergarten students hang stockings and candles for Santa while first graders build a Christmas house and chimney. Second graders illustrate the Three Wise Men. Students tour Chicago landmarks including Marshall Field's and the Art Institute. The Lights beat South Holland 15 to 8 in basketball. A Christmas program and room party are planned for December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kndergarten
Santa Claus
Santa
Jay Tatgenhorst
Milton Worderman
Cals
John Tourtellotte
William Wilde
Roland Nelson
Jack Mills
Patsy Spinozas
John
St. Max’s School
Patsy Thorp
Flora Gallegos
Miss Hedtke
Chicago
Marshall Field’s
Art Institute
Donald Engel
John Hence
Clem Berschinski
Stutzhiem
Safety Patrol
Berger School Christmas Preparations and Student Happenings
Room 1 reports busy operetta rehearsals and a toppled kitten gift. Charles Monma plans to move away this week. Room 2 focuses on Christmas seals sales with Bea Vandenbere starring in the operetta. Room 3 notes fifth and sixth graders doing map drills tied to spelling places. Room 4 mentions a health newspaper finished with Robett Kiekert as cartoonist and Martin Wilmot contributing "Smiles."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mics Kramer
Charles Monma
Charles
Lerger
Bea Ltrice Vandenbere
Robett Kiekert
Martin Wilmot
Harold
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Pointer
Civil Service Examinations
Teastmaster
Newese
Dad
Gils
Chris
Public Service Company OF
Northern Guinges
KCTE
Joy Reasor
Dolores
Stoom
Dolores Fransen
Gloria Cranwall
Rosalie Schlib
Billy
Patty Lyons
Billy Frampton
Ella Arndt
Roosevelt School
Bowen School News
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