Boxing Show Draws Crowd at St Marys School Hall
A Holy Name Society sponsored boxing event at St Marys school hall drew a large crowd with over 275 parked cars. Fifteen bouts were held including an exhibition between Pete Wistort and Otto Fischl, with several matches ending in draws and multiple winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School Hall
Holy Name Society
Ecard
Pete Wistort
Otto Fischl
Lloyd Brandt
Emmet Brandt
Arthur Schumann
Michael Paul
Junior Morin
Sam Corsello
Louis Corsello
Jack Diette
Martin Wilkens
Robert Kainrath
Frank Bortolo
Ed Ripley
Pete Miller
Frank Kainrath
Joe Mistro
Bob Pinger
Dolton
Walter Rahn
Lansing
Wally Patty
Johnny Favro
George Paul
Riverdale
Deno Karambelas
Otto Koinrath
Ed Mohr
Ed” Pring
South Chicago
Leo “Slug” Michalski
Alex Wistartus
Chicago
Alex Schmall
Charles Shedwell
Roseland
Kenneth Sherrill
Calumet City
Bernie Bender
Jack Rowan
John A. Kollar
Ed Horn
Charles Moon
Robert Schug
Dalton
Plan to Beautify Banks of Little Calumet River
The Calumet Clean Streams committee seeks 1000 trees to plant along the river from the state line west to Blue Island. Secretary Pary Haines requests willows or other fast growers from Dorothy L Kay of the state welfare department and promises to plant saplings away from the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Clean Streams Committee
Pary Haines
Dorothy L. Kay
Department of State Public Welfare
State Line
Blue Island
Smilin Through Receives Standing Ovation In Dolton
A capacity audience praised the Theatre Arts Club and Lincoln PTA production Smilin Through last Friday. Director Marie A Thompson said a repeat performance depends on continued demand, lauding cast, scenery team Henry Propper William Propper Jerry Kollross and George Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Arts Club
Lincoln P. T. A
Dolton
Marie A. Thompson
Poys
Henry Propper
William Propper
Jerry Kollross
George Riley
Harvey Wreck Victim Wins Hearst Scholarship
The Harvey wreck victim Wendel Tarkoff, killed December 26 along the Grand Trunk tracks, is named as second place recipient in a Hearst newspapers memorial contest for the Munt Rushmore tribute in the Black Hills. The four year scholarship totals $300 yearly and will be given to Tarkoff’s parents with a special medal. The scholarship goes to the next place winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Harvey
Wendel Tarkoff
Grand Trunk Tracks
Tarkoff
Isaac Tarkoff
Drexel Ave
Chicago
Hearst Newspapers
Munt Rushmore
Black Hills
South Dakota
Harvey Tribune
Personal Property Tax Notice and Local Community Events
Personal property tax schedules must be filed by Saturday February 9 to avoid automatic filing. In Riverdale updates, Virginia Kraefft modeled children’s clothing at the Spring Fashion Revue at the Merchandise Mart. A stork shower was hosted for Mrs. Rudolph Ohrt by Mrs. R. Wartenberg at 13836 Dearborn Street with about thirty attendees. Moody bowling results show Mrs. Ida Prymas taking sixth in doubles with partner Mrs. Elsie Kramer at Queen’s Alleys, prizes awarded at Morrison Hotel. Dalton M E church Aid Society notes a member drive with forty ladies, school scene entertainment, Mrs. Paul Hampton as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Kraefft
Thodore Kraefft
Riverdale
Merchandise Mart
Rudolph Ohrt
R. Wartenberg
Dearborn St
Banco
Ida Prymas
Chicago Womens Bowling Association
Queen's Alleys
Ashland Avenue
Elsie Kramer
Chicago
Morrison Hotel
Dalton M. EF. Church Aid Society
Paul Hampton
Barn Dance Show Reproduces W L S Broadcast in Riverdale
The Prairie Farmer W L S barn dance at St. Marys Hall Riverdale presents Riverdale stars and townspeople under St Marys Court W C O F with Uncle Ezra Lulu Belle Spareribs Georgia Goebel and more. Three performances are scheduled February 14 15 and 18 with tryouts February 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ul.s
Eighth Street Theatre
Chicago
St. Mary’s Court
Riverdale
Dalton
Prairie Farmer-W. L
Uncle Ezra
Lulu Belle
Spareribs
Greg Yonson
Georgia Goebel
Linda Parker
Hank and
Hiram
the Lazy Farmer
Louise
St. Mary’s Hall
Twin Daughters Born to Dalton Couple at South Chicago Hospital
Mr and Mrs John A Beck of 606 Grant Street Dalton are the proud parents of twin girls born Sunday morning February 3 at South Chicago Community Hospital. Names chosen are Jean and Joan. Both babies and mother are reported doing fine. Sister Lois aged three and the father await the family’s return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Beck
Grant Street
Dalton
South Chicago Community Hospital
Jean
Joan
Lois
Daddy
State School Board Association seeks plan to fix financing
The State School Board Association proposes a legislature plan to remedy the current unsatisfactory school district funding. Back taxes delay $15 million from the state distribution fund hindering payments to schools. Active member Estey W. Gouwens of Harvey welcomes suggestions. a detailed report will appear in The Pointer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School Board Association
Boards of Education
Estey W. Gouwens
Harvey
Pointer
Doan Wartenberg Couple Wed in Valparaiso
Doan Rachelle Doan of Hammond Indiana married Hans Wartenberg son of Mr and Mrs Reinhart Wartenberg at Valparaiso Indiana on Saturday January 19. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Talen of Hammond. The couple plans to reside in Hammond Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachelle Doan
Hammond
Ind
Hans Wartenberg
Reinhart Wartenberg
Dearborn Street
Riverdale
Valparaiso
William Talen
Hammond, Ind
Ruth De Young to Speak at Girls Club Scholarship Assembly
Miss Ruth De Young of the Chicago Tribune will speak at the Girls Club scholarship assembly on Monday February 18. Afterward, girls receiving scholarship pins will attend a tea in the Home Economics department, as reported by The Thorntonite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth de Young
Chicago Tribune
Thorntonite
Dolton Village Notary Public Notary Office Hours
Notice that WM. C. G. Dorman, Dolton Village Collector, will be in the office Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p m in February and March to assist with payment of special assessments water bills and notary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. CG. Dorman
Dolton
Collector's Notice for Riverdale Residents
Village Collector Hugo Schmidt announces weekly Thursday hours from 7 to 8 30 p m for residents to visit the Collector's office. The notice outlines in person access during this evening window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Hugo Schmidt
Dolton Board Backs Two to Four Year Trustee Terms
Dolton village board in special session favors a state bill to set trustees elected for two and four year terms. The panel also backs paving Greenwood road with county support after discussions with county officials and the Citizens' Commission for a uniform paving plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Dolton
Senate
Greenwood Road
Weber and
Schnoor
Caldwell
Carlson
Busse
Miller
Chicago
Myr
Chas. Dickelman
Dickelman
Citizens’ Commission
Miss Kamrade Kamradt Shower Announces Feb 27 Wedding
A shower for Miss Clara Kamrade the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Kamradt was held Saturday night at 148 156th place Hammond. She will wed Mr Cassimir Stefanik of Calumet City February 27 at St Andrews Church at 10 30. Reception at Hammond Womens Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kamrade
Clara
Paul Kamradt
Cassimir Stefanik
Calumet City
St. Andrew’s Church
Stefanik
Hammond Womens Club
Local Births and Society Notes from Dalton
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider of Kanawha avenue announce the birth of a baby boy on Tuesday February 5. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thul has been seriously ill but is reported somewhat better. The Acme Foreman's club held its Indies Night banquet at the Shoreland Hotel on February 2 with many locals enjoying the evening. Doldale lodge members attended Ella Rebekah lodge installation in Roseland on February 6 with officers Mrs. Mabel Vestal Mrs. Lydia Van denberg Mrs. Elizabeth Nowak and Mrs. Ruby Hampton presiding. Mildred Kruger of 14888 Grant street Dalton hosted the Evening Pinochle club on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Collinson
Raymond Coal and Coke Co
South Halsted St
Myr. Collinson
Letiaimes Altinger
Trichigan Avenue
Riverdale Park Board
Bethel No. 9
Muray Haskin
Jean Hampton
la Vera Wernicke
Chicago
South
Riverdale
Henrietta Hinkle
East Chicago
Ind
O. C. Hinkle
Dalton
William Rampke
Atlantic Street
George Dengler
F. Herman
Anna
Lansing
Rochester
N. Y
Herman
Arthur Mongeau
Ada Mae Delano
Marjorie Woodrich
Robert Hair
T. T. High School
Orchestra Hall
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Naomi B. Grant
Marie A. Thompson
Herman David
Grant Street
Dorothy Mary
O .R. Warren
Leyden Avenue
Roberts FF. Vandenberg
Pohler’s
Myr
Michael Schneider
Kanawha Avenue
John Thul
Acme Foreman's Club
Shoreland Hotel
Doldale Lodge
Ella Rebekah Lodge
Roseland
Mabel Vestal
Lydia Vandenberg
Elizabeth Nowak
Ruby Hampton
Mildred Kruger
Grant
St., Dalton
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St. Mary’s School
Bob’’ Schug
Little Calumet River
Ceul PenaLey
Thos. Salkeld
Thornton Township
Prairie Farmer W. L. S
St. Mary's School Hall
Doan-Wartenberg
Greenwood RD
Miss Kamradt
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