Calumet waterway plan to include 522 acres for U S terminal
A Calumet river widening and 522 acre lakefront transfer to the federal government for a barge terminal is expected to be included in a rivers and harbors bill. Illinois Indiana proponents report strong Washington support from President Hoover the War Secretary and several congressmen.
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Calumet
Calumet River
Lake Michigan
Lake Calumet
Congress
Ilinois
Indiana
Hoover
War
Morton D. Hull
Chicago
William Hull
Peoria
Will R. Wood
Washington
United States Army Engineers
Calumet District
Rowan
Govier
Calumet Waterways
Calumet Sag Canal
Little Calumet
Grand Calumet
Indiana Ship Canal
Indiana Harbor
Mississippi Valley Association
Illinois
Goldblatt Buys Kaufmann and Wolf Department Store
Goldblatt Brothers acquire Kaufmann and Wolf Inc. of Hammond in a deal valued around 17 million, with Carl Kaufmann and Leo Wolf retiring from active control. Alfred Kaufmann and Phillip Messler keep minority interests as the store continues under long-standing management. Other ads note Dolton real estate and a 6 room rental.
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Kaufmann
Phillip Messler
Wolf
St Paul hoops open curtain with Lights and heavies
The St Paul Light Weights, a clever youth team, host a 1:15 pm curtain raiser at St Paul Lutheran school gym 188th and Leyden. Acme Steel faces Harvey K of C at 8:15 pm while Acme’s strong play earlier toppled Elche Turners 50 to 22.
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St. Paul
Ill
Acme Steel Co
Harvey K. of
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Acme
Acme Steel
Biche Turners
St. Paul Heavies
Ilinois
111Th Street
Y. M. Co. A. Industrial League
St. Paul Boys
Harvey K
Harvey Big Five
Santa Claus Scouts distribute repaired toys for Christmas
Troops One and Two of School District 148 collect and repair outgrown toys at Lincoln and Highlawn schools. Under Mr Staunton and Mr Owen Rogers, with PTA support, several hundred toys will be given to children of unfortunate families on Christmas Eve. Donations can be sent to Scoutmaster Troop 1, Dolton, Ill.
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Santa Claus
Lincoln
Highlawn
Staunton
Highlawn School
District 148
Lincoln and
Mr. Staunton
Owen Rogers
Harry Tiedeman
Clifford Ingraham
Jack Finerty
James Odle
Lorenz Kipley
Theodore Stapovitch
Frederick Krueger
George Odle
Edw. Luken
Lorenz Kipley, Sr
Geo. E. Staunton
B. S. Odle
E. Farbridge
United Welfare Association
Scoutmaster Troop 1
Boy Scouts
Dolton
Ill
Thornton Township class reunion set for December 29
Will hold a reception and reunion at the high school auditorium in Harvey for graduates of 1928 29 30 and 321. Local committee in charge includes John McMaster Gordon Claussen David Cohen and Edward Murphy arranging details.
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Thornton Township High School
Harvey
John McMaster
Gordon Claussen
David Cohen
Edward Murphy
Observations On Germany Vaderland From George Tuch Sr
George Tuch Sr reports observations from four months in Germany focusing on middle aged workers weariness yet sociability with beer wine and associations. He notes government control of utilities railroads and housing, 82 political parties led by Heitler National Socialist party, and wage ranges from 5 to 10 marks daily. Currency values and daily costs are described along with hunting practices and family ties.
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Geore Tuch
Germany
Vaderland
von Hindenberg
Heitler National Socialist Party
United States
Tuch
Rhein
Illinois
Mr. Tuch
Uncle Sam
Fire Marshal Warns of Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
State fire marshal Ss. L. Legreid urges caution in holiday illumination and forbids lighted candles on trees used for public gatherings to prevent loss of life and property. He highlights hazards to avoid for a safe Christmas season.
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Ss. L. Legreid
Local Notes Christmas Cheer and Community Happenings
The column shares holiday wishes and local updates. Mr and Mrs Edward Illorn welcome a baby girl born Dec 19 at Lewis Memorial hospital. Robert Rau undergoes appendicitis surgery at Roseland Community hospital and is recovering. Henry Brandt 10 experiences a suspicious approach on L38th street but is unharmed after the man explains he was playing. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rosenberg return from Minnesota visit Chester Rosenberg and family. Agnes Sprick’s quilt raffle prize goes to Art Vorpal. Esther Bruhn Shoemaker receives many gifts at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Robert Alprecht. Betty Robinson nears return to Northwestern University for Olympic race training. New Year’s Eve community party planned at Dolton Village hall with music by the Five Spades. The Dolton M E Sunday school cradle roll party is set for Dec 30 from 2:30 to 5:00 pm with baptismal services and refreshments.
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Pointer
Edward Illorn
Lewis Memorial Hospital
Eorbert Rau
L38th Street
Henry
Arthur MM. Rosenberg
Dalton
Minnesota
Mr. Rosenberg
Chester Rosenberg
Agnes Sprick
Ladies’ Aid Society of Our Saviour’s Church
Art Vorpal
Walter Shoemaker
Esther Bruhn
Robert Alprecht
Esther Bushels
Betty Robinson
Northwestern University
Dolton Village Hall
Five Spades
Dolton M. E
Hit and Run Fatality Suspect Vague. Man Identified
Albert Munn found a man with a skull fracture on 147th Street near Lincoln Avenue after a hit and run. The unconscious victim was later identified as George Chajek of Chicago, 2102 West 24th Street, who recalled nothing of the incident and was hospitalized at Ingalls Memorial. He regained consciousness the next day and was listed as recovering.
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Albert Munn
147Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Illinois Central Railroad
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
George Chajek
West 24Th Street
Chicago
Tie
Harvey Tribune
Installation of Officers at Lowvale Lodge No 1159
Installed officers of Lowvale Lodge No. 1159 A F and A M last Saturday evening with Fred B. Schubert as Master Henry Blink Senior Warden M G Reitz Junior Warden Harry Robinson Treasurer Paul J Hampton Secretary Russell H Waskin Chaplain James J Mossell Senior Deacon Kenneth C Robbins Junior Deacon James J Rochfort Senior Steward James P Wilcoxen Junior Steward Walter Neichen Marshal Chester M Vaughn Organist Charles H Smythe Tyler.
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Lowvale Lodge
A. F
A. M
Fred B. Schubert
Henry Blink
M. G. Reitz
Harry Robinson
Paul J. Hampton
Russell H. Waskin
James J. Mossell
Kenneth C. Robbins
James J. Rochfort
James P. Wilcoxen
Walter ©. Neichen
Marshal
Chester M. Vaughn
Charles H. Smythe
Tyler
C. S. Claussen Dies After Car Collision
C. S. Claussen, president of C. F. Claussen & Sons pickle and sauerkraut makers, died at Little Company of Mary hospital from injuries after a pedestrian collision at 110th Street and Western Avenue. He was 70, survived by his wife, one son, and three daughters.
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C. &. Claussen
South Western Avenue
C. F. Claussen & Sons
Pickle and Sauerkraut
Litlte Company of Mary
110Th Street
Western Avenue
Claussen
Rabbit Ranch Investors Storm Plant in Sudden Closure
Investors storm the Associated Rabbit Packers plant at Lincoln Highway and Cicero Avenue after the Dec 14 shutdown. Officials left without explanation, 150 rabbits turned to a farmer, and police suspect no reopening. Breeders face losses and seek legal action as contracts tied breeders to the company.
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Associated Rabbit Packers
Lincoln Highway
Cicero Avenue
South Cook
Will
Stelen Sokolowski
Wood News
Helen Sokolo
Lowski
Sokolowski
Associated Packers
Basin-Brook Company
Chicago
Middle West
For Rent Five Room Flat Second Floor
Public notice item offers a five room flat on the second floor with reasonable rent. Inquiries to 13905 Atlantic Avenue Riverdale or phone Riverdale 149W. 31-2p.
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Atlantic Avenue
Riverdale
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Calumet Lake
U. S
Goldblatt
Kaufmann & Wolf
A. C. Reich
Interocean
Kanawha Avenue
First National Bank
Santa Claus Scouts
Boy Scouts of District 148
George Tuch
America
C. S. Claussen
Rabbit Ranch
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