Groundbreaking planned for New Washington Park race track
Chicago race enthusiasts push for a million dollar plant at Riverdale to host the 1923 racing season and the American Derby next June. The design features an 800 foot grandstand for 25000, glass enclosed box seating, ramps instead of stairs, a glass press stand, and a sliding roof. Hawthorne and Washington Park schedule separate meets, with a St Louis meeting possible to bring top thoroughbreds.
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Washington Park
Riverdale
Chicago
Scott C. Dyer
William J. Murray
Grandstand
Hawthorne
America
St. Louis
Joseph Murphy
Edward Rollet Sees 20 Year Rail Career Celebration
Edward Rollet completed twenty years as a clerk with the C. and E. I. railroad and was surprised with a midday office party arranged by Haney office girls. They provided homemade dishes for a central feast and Rollet plans another two decades in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rollet
Haney
United States
Card Of Thanks To Henry Mohr Family
We express sincere thanks to all who befriended Henry F. Mohr during his illness and those who helped brighten his last hours. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mohr, Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Mohr
Henry Mohr, Sr
Stenographer Position Open at Austin Mfg Co
A permanent high grade stenographer role is offered with at least four years experience. Vacancies also exist for young men aged 17 to 21 in clerical departments. Apply or write Austin Mfg Co Harvey, III. 31-1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Mfg. Co
Harvey
III
Meyer Levy’s Cambric Club Dance Tale Remains Untold
Special report recounts Meyer Levy’s return to his wife after a lively Cambric Club dance at the A. O. U. W. hall. The narrative blends comic yiddish phrases with names of attendees and the evening’s playful misadventures, ending with a teeming crowd of local figures and a lingering sense of indulgent gossip.
Local notes Christmas greetings and community updates
The Pointer force extends season’s greetings and notes holiday visits from John Vandenburg of Marshfield to his sister Mrs. Tony Vanderlogt in Dalton and plans to visit brother Dick at Grant Park. He reports cold weather in northern Wisconsin and recalls dairy farming details with his brother Peter.
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John Vandenburg
Marshfield
Wis
Tony Vanderlogt
Dalton
Grant Park
Wisconsin
Peter
John
Paul Gall Post
Dalton Baseball Association
Ira Hastings
Riverdale
Dolton
Tuttle Yards
L. E. Reich
L. Mahnke
Carl Stichweh
H. Jonas
F. Deichen
Minnie Stichweh
W. Hense
R. Wesley
H. Deichen
Dyer Bank Robbery With Masked Woman Guns Downed Bandits
Thieves robbed the First National Bank at Dyer Indiana as a masked woman in a long skirt and veil entered the bank. Three armed men escaped with about $5000 after a brief exchange of fire with nearby citizens. One bandit was shot and carried to a waiting car, then taken toward Chicago Heights.
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138Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Kensington
Dyer, Ind
First National Bank
Dyer
Psuedo
William Gettler
Gettler
John Keilman
Chicago Heights
Dapper Crowd At Cook County Dance dazzles onlookers
A playful speaker praises the ladies at a Cook County dance for their colorful outfits. He notes blue brown yellow green stripes and white accents, complimenting the crowd and predicting an early arrival for the next event, staying late into the night.
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Abie Meyer
Rachel
Cook County
Mrs Henry Propper Dies in Danville Ill at 34
Mrs Henry Propper died at her home in Danville Illinois last Monday December 18 aged 34 after lingering illness from a earlier flu attack. She was married May 25 1913 to Henry Propper and lived in Dalton before moving to Danville 18 months ago. She leaves her husband two sons Henry aged 5 and William aged 4 her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Schaefer of Danville five brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Danville with many relatives and friends from Dalton.
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Meyer Levy
Meyer
Victor Cardin
Henry Schnoor
der Bank
der Cambric Club
Rachel
Rachel Mein ‘Geld
Wm. Claussen
Emma Dalton
Doctor Thomsen
Fred Ehlert
Geo. Schaefer
Fred Weber
Bill Claussen
Walter Mau
Walt
Gallegos
Gale White
Gale
Dirty Shirt
Bill Propper
Dr. Gallegos
Dr. Kollar
Riley Hilgendorf
Harold Stanley
P. B
Art Schnoor
C. C. Schnoor
Helen Machenal
E. C. Kasten
Marion
Hazel
Fred
Carl Dieck
John Ames
Harvey
Brown
Art Wernicke
Chicago
Alf. Bennette
Bert Krueger
Miss Beauchet
Dorothy
Ruth Schaefer
George
Mabel Propper
Miss Montgomery
Parkerhouse
Henry Propper
Danville
Ill
Dalton
Henry
William
Wm. Schaefer
Dolton
Bowen School Plans Contests and Orchestra Progress
Bowen School notes director Mr. C C Walther outlines Home School, Township, and Division contests with dates in January and February. Irene Wike and Grover Cogswell receive initiative grades for volunteer work. Orchestra grows from six to potentially twelve members as Miss Hedtke coaches read music. The school asks for skating field support from village boards for December and January.
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Country Life
C. C. Walther
Irene Wike
Grover Cogswell
Red Cross Membership Peaks in Dolton Community
The American Red Cross reports fifty five Dolton residents renewed memberships, noting prior drives and tag days reduced totals. The article cites President Harding and explains Red Cross work beyond wartime, emphasizing its congressional designation and enduring mission to “keep the faith.”
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R. J. Grossman
Red Cross
America
Dolton
American Red Cross
Congress
Harding
The
Taxi Firm Change Hands in Dalton Area
John Needles buys Ira Hastings taxi business and plans a garage at 1383 North Park Avenue, Dalton. Hastings shifts to automobile repairs and seeks a new main street location. Elder residents recall happy days, while younger residents aim for future success.
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John Needles
Ira Hastings
North Park Avenue
Dalton
Hastings
Home Sweet Home through Building and Loan stock
A Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association announces a new stock series opening January 1, 1923 for local investors. The notice emphasizes saving small amounts to achieve home ownership and stable family life, inviting readers to participate. Horace Holmes signs as secretary.
Ford to Build 6 Million Chicago Plant with 16000 Jobs
Henry Ford plans a 6 million dollar Chicago manufacturing and assembling plant on a 70 acre Hegewisch site bounded by the Calumet river Torrence avenue 180th street and the Nickel Plate railroad The first unit costing 1 5 million will employ 4000 by May producing closed car bodies and assembling 600 cars daily The plant designed by architect Kahn of Detroit measures 1365 by 508 feet and will be among the largest in the city Ford also contemplates several other American plants and expects ample rail access via Nickel Plate and other roads
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Henry Ford
Chicago
Detroit Works
Hegewisch
Calumet River
Torrence Avenue
180Th Street
Nickel Plate Railroad
Ford Motor Company
Wabash Avenue
39Th Street
Kahn
Detroit
Ford
Age Zylstra for Congress Rally in Ninth Ward
Friends of Age Zylstra rally support to seek the nomination for Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James R. Mann. A Monday meeting outlined plans for an organization spanning the entire congressional district and argued Zylstra is a first rate congressman.
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Age Zylstra
Ninth Ward
James R. Mann
Zylstra
Calumet. Index
School District 148 Seeks Office Clerk in Dalton Illinois
The Board of Education of School District No. 148 Dalton Illinois will accept applications for an office clerk at the Lincoln Avenue school building. Applicants must know shorthand and operate a typewriter and file by Tuesday January 2 1923 at 8 pm. Inquiries about salary and duties to the superintendent and secretary. The board may reject any or all applications. Board officials E C Kasten president and Geo H Schaefer secretary.
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Board of Education of School District
Dalton
Illinois
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale seeks bids for cleaning of catch basins
The Village of Riverdale invites bids for cleaning 30 or more catch basins. Bids must be in the village clerk's hands by Tuesday December 26, 1922 at 5 30 p m. The president and board of trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. LOST In Dalton shell rimmed boys glasses reward to Mrs Kroon 1035 Chicago street
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Riverdale
Dalton
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New Washington Park
Chicago Tribune
Louie
All
Der
Pointer Force
Bowen
Home Sweet Home
130Th Street
Nickel Plate R. R
Board of Education, Dist
Geo. H. Schaefer
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