Call for Early Construction of 147th Street Link
A West Hammond to Harvey road project gains unanimous county support after a protest by a regional delegation. The group urged immediate surveys and plans to build 147th Street next spring as a key cross-town connecting link on state aid funds. Local officials from Dolton South Holland Harvey and others attended.
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Cook County
147Th Street
Wrest Hammond
Western Avenue
Line Island
Posen
Chicago Heights
Harvey
West Hammond
Leland
Dolton
County Board
W. F. Propper
Thornton Township
Wilson
Reinberg
Miller
State Street
Chicago Street
Halsted Street
Wietern Avenue
O’rourke
North Harvey
Cosed
Delton
South Holland
Paul Kamradt
West Diammond
Quinlan
Peter Reinberg
Wm. Busse
John W. Jarinowski
Ridge and South Holland
Charles Waterman
Fred Waterman
Wm. Vandenberg
John Engel
Wm. F. Propper
Horace Holmes
Henry Dillmer
Henry Mohr
Axel Larson tickling case sparks courtroom tale
In Judge Sabath's court Miss Helene Holland described a late night incident at 29114th Place where Axel Larson allegedly tickled her toes causing laughter that ended with a subsequent cross-bill in divorce proceedings. The judge ordered continued consideration of the cruelty claims.
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Axel &. Larson
Larson
114Th Place
Helene Holland
Clinton Harper Hurt in Narrow Train Collision Escape
Clinton Harper a C. and E. switchman at Dalton narrowly escaped death Tuesday night when a second car appeared on his track. He dropped his lantern to avoid a crash and suffered a crushed hand with the ends of three fingers lost. He was taken to St Bernard's hospital where surgeons saved the hand.
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Clinton Harper
France
Dalton
World
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Harvey to form Chamber of Commerce with hundreds of members
A Civic Club meeting in Harvey discussed forming a Chamber of Commerce with three to four hundred members. A committee was appointed to name the organization and Joseph Smith of the American City Bureau is among the organizers. Nearby Chicago Heights recently built a large Chamber with nearly 800 members. Harvey faces a choice to proceed or remain still.
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Harvey
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Club Rooms
Joseph Smith
American City Bureau
Chicago Heights
Birthday Celebration at Miss Hameister's Home
A group of friends gathered December 15 at Miss Henrietta Hameister's residence 239 E 136th Street to celebrate her birthday with games music dancing and a large lunch. The Pointer notes a Christmas greeting from the Hadern family and reports their move to 5332 Lexington Ave Hollywood California. Charley Stone of Dalton was ill but improving. Ads announce Hamilton Beach Electric Vacuum Sweepers at 49 50 and shopping days left before Christmas.
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Henrietta Hameister
E. 136Th Street
Hadern
Lexington Avenue
Hollywood
California
Royal Neighbors
J Lau
Charley Stone
Dalton
Hamilton Beach
A. P. Reich
Pointer
John Hausman
Adv
Mrs Schmiedl Returns To Riverdale Bakery Family
Mrs. Schmiedl returns with her daughters Rosa and Marie to take full charge of the Riverdale bakery and restaurant she left in April. The Schmedl girls have married, joining families of the Wiedkes, and the town welcomes the return of the experienced bakers.
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Anna Schmeidl
A. Kopachinsky
Roseland
Riverdale
Rosa
Marie
Schmedl
Rousa
Fred Wiedke
Edward Wiedke
Pointer
Schmeidl
Dolton Telephone Directory Availability Noted
The Pointer states copies of the Dolton directory are at Lund's drug store for subscribers. Advertisers have been supplied and regular subscribers are urged to call at Lund's drug store to obtain their directory.
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Dolton
Lund
Dolton Field
Lund’s Drug Store
Florence Sweat Dead. Riverdale Family Mourns Loss
Florence Sweat, a Riverdale high school teacher, died at Providence Hospital in Detroit after surgery in October and a prolonged illness. A Bowden Riverdale and University of Chicago alumna, she was beloved by many. The Sweat family, long active in local life, faced multiple losses over the years. Policymakers and friends recall their strong ties to the community.
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Riverdale
T. F. Sweat
Florence Sweat
Providence Hospital
Detroit
Florence
Bowen School
Harvey
University of Chicago
Sweat
Edward
Dorothy
California
Thatcher
Orrs Drug Store Christmas Goods Ad Notice
Adv promotes early shopping at Orrs Drug Store downtown noting a lower building height and inviting customers to see Xmas goods including Conklin fountain pens fancy stationery toilet articles cigars and Xmas candies. John Hausman advertises cigarettes and related items.
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Conklin
John Hausman
Adv
Evers and Lystra Wed at Roseland Church
Edward J. Evers of Riverdale and Lucy Lystra of Roseland were married Thursday December 16 1920 at the Second Christian Reformed church Roseland with Rev Doesema officiating. The groom an ex soldier and a fine young man. After a wedding trip to Grand Rapids they will start housekeeping in Roseland.
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Edward J. Evers
Riverdale
Lucy Lystra
Roseland
Second Christian Reformed Church
Doesema
Grand Rapids
Mich
Reich visits Washington as Calumet delegate
The Pointer reports Otto F. Reich, delegate from the Calumet Manufacturers' Association, attending the National Rivers and Harbor Congress in Washington. He knows local river and harbor conditions and will advocate for the Calumet district. After the convention, he and Mrs. Reich will tour the capital.
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Otto F. Reich
Washington
Calumet Manufacturers’ Association
Reich
Calumet
Capitol City
Woodmen Notes Invite Return of Old Members
The Riverdale Woodmen lodge urges past members to attend January 138 1921 installation at Riverdale Village hall. Officers elected earlier were discussed with Jake Decklar and Bob Hanschman as notable names.
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Jake Decklar
Jake
Bob Hanchmen
Homewood
Bob Hanschman
Bob
Riverdale Camp
Riverdale Village Hall
Dalton Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Events
The Dalton church offers 11 o clock and 7 45 p m services led by the pastor with sermons Jesus in the Manger and The Star of Bethlehem. Sunday school at 9 45 Epworth League 6 45 study class Wednesday 8 conducted by Mr Woetherick on The Land of Cherry Blossoms and Smoke Stacks with stereopticon views. Orr's advertises a sale of imported dolls.
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Jesus
Manger
Star of Bethlehem
Woetherick
Epworth Leaguers
J. L. Albritton
Our Savior's Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Appeal
Our Savior's Church at 138th Street and Wabash Avenue advertises Sunday school at 9:80 a.m. and services at 10:80 a.m. The Rev. Wike will be with us again and all members are urged to attend. The general public is invited by the Church Council.
Frank Furstenheim Named Cook County Press Club President
Frank Furstenheim publicity chief of the Chicago Telephone Company was elected president of the Cook County Press Club at the annual meeting last Saturday night. Walter Staats of Downers Grove was named vice president Hugh Walters secretary and Benjamin Herbert treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Furstenheim
Chicago Telephone Company
Cook County Press Club
Floyd E. Haas
Calumet Index
Walter Staats
Downer’s Grove
Hugh Walters
Benjamin Herbert
Messrs
Fred H. Burke
Jord Taas
Verge Inhaenicapers
Riverdale Board sets tax warrants and funds update
Riverdale board in regular session reports November collections of 1002.87 and future cash gaps until January 15. Trustees authorize 2000 in tax warrants while several street, drainage, light and water issues are assigned to committees and officials for action.
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Riverdale Board
Sellin
Reich
Diehl
Brandt
Indiana Avenue
Haines
City Health Department
138Th Street
Lotz
Halsted
Ashland Avenue
Lorenz
Iengineer Quinlan
State Aid
Flick
Waving
Fischer
Public Service Co
Highlawn
School Street
Stieman
Highlawn Hose House
Rau
Unruh
State
137Th Street
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County Road and Bridge Committee
Clinton Harper Hurt
Orr
Evers
Lystra
Dalton Methodist Church
Orr’s.— Adv
Our Savior’s Church
President Press Club
Marshal Neilan
Orr’s
Blumer
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