Closed Banks in Harvey Pay ing Dividends
Harry F. E. Wallenbeck, receiver for the First National Bank of Harvey, will supervise a 104 000 dollar dividend to depositors representing 10 percent of deposits. This is the second payout since the bank closed, bringing total dividends to 82 38 percent. The Bank of Harvey also pays 10 percent and will issue another soon, brightening Christmas for many Harvey residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry FE. U Wallenbeck
First National Bank of Harvey
Santa Claus
Bank of Harvey
Harvey
Found Stolen Bonds Swindlers Arrested in St Tous
Joseph Weil and Fred Buckminster were arrested in St Tous at Kansas City authorities request. They possessed 320 300 bonds traced to the Riverdale Fire Trust and Savings Bank robbery of May 28. The bank suffered a cash loss of 8500 and bonds valued at 410000. The Deacon Buckminster and Weil, once in Chicago, faced prior questioning but denied involvement. Insurance company will prosecute.
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Chicago Tribune
Joseph
Yellow Kid) Weil
Fred Buckminster
St. Tous
Kansas City
Fire Trust and Savines Bank
Riverdale
Weil
Buckminster
Deacon
Chicago
Insurance Company
Postoffice Quarters Bids Sought for Dolton Office
Notice that the postoffice department will receive bids for postoffice quarters at Dolton up to January 12, 1933. Proposal blanks and specifications available from Wm Krumreicher, Post Office Inspector, Chicago, or at the Dolton postoffice. L Edw Brookfelt, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Wm. Krumbiegel
Chicago
L. Edw. Brookfelt
Ivanhoe Womans Club Plans Christmas Party for Children
A regular Ivanhoe Womans Club meeting December 18 at Mrs. F. Lindelof's home featured an Indians history outline by Mrs. William J. Rogers and readings by Mrs. Llyod Rabe. A Christmas party for Ivanhoe children was organized for December 25 at 7 p.m. at Dragiarp building. refreshments were served by Mrs. T. Taskell and Mrs. W. Eaton.
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Ivanhoe
T. Taskell
W. Eaton
L. A. Davidson
Draiigar P Building
Charity Poem by David VY Bush
Poem reflects on faith and charity across different creeds and cultures. The speaker asks for charity toward others whose beliefs differ from his own, recognizing birth and environment shape faith and urging tolerance in religious judgment. The verse explores inclusivity across global spiritual paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David VY. Bush
Earth
Found Dead Man In Empty Box Car At Yard Center
Inspectors Wagner and Kramer found a dead man in an empty box car 28446 on arrival at Yard Center from the Clearing yards. The man, 60 to 65, gray hair, 145 pounds, had removed his shoes and lay down to sleep with two overcounts over his body. He was frozen stiff. Dalton police and Undertaker Bachman handled the removal to the county morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wagner
John Kramer
Yard Center
Collinson
DeCamp
Dalton
Bachman
Dolton Troop Seeks Christmas Toys for 100 Children
Girl Scouts of Dolton Troop No 1 request donated Christmas toys for one hundred orphans. Acceptable gifts include books puzzles dolls or similar items. Deliver to Lincoln Avenue School at your earliest convenience.
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Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of
Dolton
Lincoln Avenue School
Mary Elizabeth Erickson Dies at 88 in Dalton Home
Mary Elizabeth Erickson died Sunday December 11 at the home of her daughter Mrs. David Meeder 156 North Park Avenue Dalton aged 88. She leaves two sons John of New York City and Erick of Chicago one daughter Ida Mrs D S Meeder nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Bachman chapel conducted by Rev Kelter with interment at Oaklawn cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Erickson
David
Meeder
North Park Avenue
Dalton
John
New York City
Erick
Chicago
Ida
D. S. Meeder
Danville
Bachman Chapel
Kelter
Oaklawn Cemetery
Monogram Pleasure Club Elects Officers
The Monogram Pleasure Club met Tuesday night December 13 at 13700 Indiana Avenue. Officers elected were Louis Haht president Antin Molly vice president Arthur Monteau secretary Joe Madala treasurer Art Buehler trustee John Kasha trustee George Bayer trustee. Next meeting set for 8:00 p.m. January 3 at the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monogram Pleaure Club
Joe Madala
Indiana Avenue
Louis Haht
Antin Molly
Arthur Monteau
Art Buehler
John Kasha
George Bayer
Father of Phoenix Organist Dies. Son Returns
Peter Kern of Phoenix Arizona was summoned home by his father’s death. The trip took three days and two nights, starting last Saturday from Phoenix and reaching Riverdale Tuesday morning. He leads a large music class and directs the cathedral choir in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kern
Phoenix
Arizona
Ile
Riverdale
Lumber Executive Hurt In City Crash
G H Dekker secretary of the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co is injured in a collision Saturday December 10 at 7 00 pm near 67th and Ashland. He suffers a deep scalp wound three broken ribs and other serious bruises. Dekker and his three companions are hospitalized in serious condition. The three men in the other car were intoxicated with the driver hospitalized and the other two jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Dekker
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
67Th
Ashland Avenue
St. Bernard’s Hospital
.Local and Personal News from Ravenswood and Nearby Areas
Local notes report Rev. Kemnitz filling in at St. Pauls School after Principal Rademacher's death. Various items list daily life: owners locating a Yale lock key, injuries from car crash and arm fracture, relocations to Riverdale, illnesses including flu, a funeral in Union City, and social events across Dalton Roseland Harvey Riverdale Dolton and surrounding towns.
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RE. J. Kemnitz
Franvaco Avenue
Ravenswood
Kemnitz
St. Paul's School
F. W. Rademacher
Acme Faces Dvork Park in Key Sunday Basketball Showdown
The first game starts at 2 30 p m with Acme in the afternoon final at 3 30 p m Acme adds two new players strengthening the squad Dvork Park brings strong reputation Gary All Stars edged Chicago Heights Coeds last week and both teams seek revenge. Sunday matchup promises competitive play against strong local clubs.
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Accme Steel
Dvork Park
Chicago Heights
Gary Girls All Stars
Acme
Gary All Stars
Gary
St. Lukes to Play Future League Games at Turner Hall
St Lukes will play all future league games at Turner Hall gym located at 115th Street and Indiana Avenue instead of Fenger High School. Last Sunday Holy Rosary defeated St Lukes 44 to 21. On Sunday December 18 St Lukes will meet Calumet at 2 p.m. The Riverdale Mohawks plan a baseball meeting at 112 Lincoln Avenue Monday December 18 urging all members to attend for important matters.
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St. Lukes
Biche Turner Hall
115Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Fenger High School
Holy Rosary
St. Lukes Cagers
Calumet
Riverdale Mohawks
Harry Struven
Lincoln Avenue
Four quilt raffle winners named at St. Mary’s festival
The winners of the four handmade quilts raffled Sunday evening December 4 at St. Mary’s festival are Mrs. O. V. Huntley Otto Schuman Dan Perry Jr. and Mrs. Case.
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St. Mary’s Festival
O. V. Huntley
Otto Schuman
Dan Perry, Jr
Case
Hammond's First Bank Opens in Hammond
Hammond's first bank in nearly a year opens at 5243 Wohman Street occupying quarters of the former People's Cooperative State Bank. The Mercantile Bank operates with St. Louis banker Alex Berger as president and A G Elam as cashier with John Carrol assisting cashier. Paid up capital is $100 000 and surplus $25 000.
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Hammond
Mercantile Bank
People’s Cooperative State Bank
Wohman Street
Alex Berger
St. Louis
Mercantile
A G. Elam, Formely
John Carrol
Conrad Kern Dies. Riverdale Merchant Led Flour and Feed Trade
Conrad Kern longtime Riverdale flour and feed wholesaler dies at 72. He built a regional business from 1869 birth in Hessen to 1889 Riverdale arrival and 1902 brick building. funeral held at St Marys with interment Holy Sepulchre. Survived by wife Catherine two sons Peter Conrad Jr and six daughters. The business continues under Margaret Kern with family support.
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Conrad Kern
East 6Th Street
Riverdale
Iie
Hessen
Nassau
Germany
America
Philadelphia
Idaho
Catherine Simon
Blue Island
Nicholas Muller
Teter Ripley
East 187Th Street
Ripley
Peter
Indiana Avenue
Michigan City
St. Mary’s Church
St. Marys Church
Diederich
Dettmer
van Herten
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Catholic Order of Foresters and Pinza Council
Knights of Columbus
Calumet Camp
German Club of Chicago
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Turvey Lodge
Phoenix
Arizona
Conrad
Margaret
Catherine
Ursula
Florence
Mechtildes
Lucille
Christmas party at Mrs d Osberg home noted
The Bridge Club held a Christmas party at Mrs d Osberg's home 14182 S State street on Monday evening December 18. Carrie Meginnis was called to Homevilla Pa Sunday for the serious illness of her sister. Skates sharpened 20c and bike tires 9c each at Quinn's Cycle Shop 342 Lincoln avenue rear.
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The
Bridge Club
D. Osberg
S. State Street
Carrie Meginnis
Homevilla Pa
Milhahn
Dolton
Quinn’s Cycle Shop
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton Aol
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C. Nt. Thomsen
Stanley Prymas
Marquette Manor Club
Church Club
Red Cross
Jesse Moomaw
Robert Smith
Willard
Ohio
Smith
London
Albert E. Moomaw
God
China
India
138Th Street
Elmer Steiner
Washington Street
Borden Dairy Uuck
Mia
Victor Smith
Edbrooke Avenue
Ethel Hankey
SLEF
Kk. A. Weimer
Pennylvania
Union City
Ind
Harry Kummerer
E. 184Th Street
Harmony Club
Leyden Avenue
147Th
Frank Gumas
W. 15Th Street
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Joseph Cuyis
Justine Avenue
Gumas
Felix Morin
North
California Avenue
Matt Dreger
Ted Dreger
Masonic Temple
Scott Cowser
Roseland Community Hospital
Tielen Torn
Gus Horn
Margaret Dardis
Aileen Birtcher
John Larson
Roseland
Lester Dreck
M. Sehnell
St. Mary’s Court
St. George’s Court
Harvey, AL
TI. C
St. Luke’s
Turner Hall
Community Legion
Lincoln School
Clarence Schultz
May Elizabeth Anders
South Holland
W. Mr. Hansen
Bob” Haney
Band Commission
Hammond’s
Margaret Kern
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