Mark 50 Years Of Drama In Bank Business
A lengthy history of the South Holland bank notes dramatic events from 1850 to 1934, including the 1934 murder of Peter Re Young by gunmen, May 25 bank robbery aftermath, and prior robberies in 1850 1851 and 1919. It highlights founder Charles E Waterman and the current board led by Harry W Vinke with executives De Young Waterman Hoekstra and Gouwens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Re Young
Jacob
Cain
Jacob de Young
de Young
Ius
Leonard Lagestee
Neal van Kanegan
Carl Waterman
Milton Waterman
Burton Evans
Henry Piel
Carl Walvoord
Herman Hoekstra
Arnold de Young
Willis Gouwens
Ass’t
Edwin Becker
Wayne de Graff
Bank Held Up At South Holland
A bank robbery occurred in South Holland on a Friday in May 1934 as described in a Blurred from the Painter newspaper item. No injuries are reported in the readable text and no suspect details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter
South Holland
Robbers Hit Bank as Slugfest Ends in Fatal Shootout
Chief Lagestee spots a suspicious Ford around 9 am and alerts guards as three robbers enter the South Holland bank. Gunfire erupts. two robbers are shot dead outside, another wounded and fleeing in a car, with bystanders and officials exchanging heavy fire. Police chase continues with multiple suspects wounded and one killed. The bank’s staff escapes unharmed and no money is taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Lagestee
Leonard Lagestee
South, Holland
159Th Street
South Holland Bank
Jacobo DeYoung
Cornelius van Kanegay
Milton Waterman
Vasium
Devenne
Jake
Walts
Neil
John J. Gouwens
Lagestee
Indiana Avenue
DeYoung
Bouwsma
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harver
Neil van Kanegan
Peter J. DeYoung
Michigan
Charles Wierman
Herman Dykema
Cornelius DeYoung
Alita Dykema
Economy and growth prompt new facility expansion
The text notes substantial expenditure between 1 and 47 million dollars for facility expansion to serve a growing community. It mentions recent construction and adjacent land purchases to meet future needs. A dating couple subplot appears, ending with a joke about marriage and a restaurant quip.
Three Bandits Slain in Chicago Hold Up and Inquest Verdict
A hold up on Chicago streets led to a gun battle where three bandits from the West Side gang known as the 43 were killed. Isadore Pincus John Cozzi and Ben Tocci died from their wounds while the car was recovered and a coroner's inquest returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. Rewards were announced for information. Chief Deputy Stephen Kolanowski praised local police and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer
Isadore Pincus
Whipple
Jefferson Park Hospital
John Cozzi
Taylor Street
Ben Tocci
Sholto Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
West Side
Frederick Coharbin
Clinton
Oak Park
Green Street
Tinois Bankers’ Association
Maquest
Stephen Kolanowski
Waich
DeYoung
South Holyland
Cook County
Ice Skating Registration at Dorchester Club Opens
Dalton Park District hosts another ice skating registration at Dorchester Club rink on Saturday December 16 in the Administration Building. Fee is 2 dollars per child for ages up to 15. The program runs about 20 weeks every Thursday 7 to 10 p.m. from December 1 through March 1942. Skates available to rent and snack bar open for skaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Park District
Dorchester Club
John Slager
Roy Packard
Larry Hill Honored by VFW Post 2564 in Dalton
Larry Hill of 14618 University was honored by Greater Dalton Memorial VFW Post 2564 at the Post Home on December 9 for his continuous service since the group began five years ago. Commander Lewis Aurelius presented the certificate noting Hill never sought a line officer role, yet his contributions stood out. Mrs Hill received a corsage from the Ladies Auxiliary for her work on their behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hill
University
Greater Dalton Memorial
VFW
Lewis Aurelius
Hil
Hill
Ladies Auxiliary
Thorn Ridge High Students Build Nativity Scene Display
The Thorn Ridge High School art department in Dalton works on a life size nativity scene to be shown December 17. Officials say the display promises beauty and stands out among Christmas decorations. The public is invited to view it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornridge High School
Dalton 15
Driver Hurt On Halsted Overpass
Two cars collided on the Indiana Harbor Belt overpass on Halsted Street in Riverdale. One driver, Harry D Poulos, 23, of Chicago Heights, was injured as his convertible skidded on ice and crossed the southbound lane at a right angle. Riverdale police described the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Harbor Belt
Halsted St
Riverdale
Ed Swanson
Harry D Poulos
Thoren
Chicago Heights
Poulos
Dividend Notice From Dalton Riverdale Savings and Loan
The Board of Directors declared its regular semi annual dividend at the rate of per annum as of December 10, 1961. The dividend will be available to members at the start of business and credited to savings accounts. Checks for investment stock holders will be mailed on that date if not collected. Signed by Mbert T. Schrite, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton-Riverdale Savings and Loan Association
Iit
Accident injures driver. charges negligent driving
A southbound car struck a convertible on the overpass and forced it into the retainer wall. Poulos was treated for head and leg injuries at St. Francis Hospital Blue Island and released. He was charged with negligent driving. The other driver was William Ki Hamilton, 51, of Chicago. READ THE WANT ADS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poulos
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Swanson
William Ki. Hamilton
Emerald Ave
Chicago
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Jacob P. DE Young
Mar‘plage
Pines
Lysander
Turkeys
Walt
162Nd and
State Street
Edison
EKCO
Cooky-Pastry Press
Ekco Flint
True Temper
Pelec Es Decker
Ion
EdFed
Ove
Blace & Decaer
Dazey
Jehan
USL US Lide
Leker
Ate
Utility
Ag” Rey
Ayer
Disston
Leyden Avenue
Interocean
162Nd Street
Illinois
Ravesfoot
Occidental
Halsted
Leon B. Thunz
Roger Hunz
Leon B. Hunz
Evers Ave
Dolton
Arthur W. Ruff
Insurance Agency
144Th Street
Ill
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