Wachewicz Firm Sets Real Estate Records In 1924
The Frank J. Wachewicz organization reports a 1924 record year with 1.38 million dollars in closed real estate business across Hammond Calumet City and Lansing. Plans call for 600000 more from 100 new homes and 25 two family brick apartments, plus substantial private contracts and a new vacant property subsidiary. J W Bogers named general manager. Maxwell and O Connor named key department heads as building activity expands in the Calumet region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Wachewicz
Hammond
Calumet City
Lansing
Rimbach
Lincoln Avenue
Calumet Memorial Park
Cage
Wachewicz
Thomas J. O’connor
McGarry
O’connor
Calumet
The Wachewicz Way Guides Calumet City Revival
Frank J. Wachewicz has long boosted Calumet City and the surrounding region. The Calumet City Chamber of Commerce re elected him president for the coming year in a fitting tribute to his work on behalf of the city.
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Calumet City
Frank J. Wachewicz
Wachewicz
Chamber of Commerce
Edwina Perrin Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Edwina Perrin celebrated her seventh birthday at home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Perrin in Forestdate Park on Saturday afternoon. A party for her little friends featured games and a festive red and white luncheon with lollypops dolls and valentines. Edwina received gifts while guests took home small dolls as keepsakes.
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Edwin Perrin
Forestdate Park
Edwina
Younsters
Walter Wmueyn
Beth Summers
Perri
First Mass for Rev Brukwicki in Milwaukee
Mr and Mrs John T Shupryt attended the first mass of Rev Father Brukwicki held in Milwaukee Wisconsin last Sunday The deacon was Rev Eather Lewandowski of South Chicago and the subdeacon Rev Jos Schupryt The Father Brukwicki is a former classmate of Mr John Shupryt
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John T. Shupryt
154Th Street
Father Brukwicki
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Eather Lewandowski
South Chicago
Jos. Schupryt
John Shupryt
Judge performs first wedding of year for Jones and Trump
Judge Liesenfelt officiated last Monday evening at a wedding for Charles D. Jones and Diana Viola Trump of Chicago. He wished the newlyweds happiness and noted it is his first ceremony this year.
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Liesenfelt
Chas. D. Jones
Diana Viola Trump
Chicago
City Clerk to Open Saturdays February through March
The city clerk's office will be open Saturdays from 1 14 to 3 21 to accommodate those unable to visit during regular hours. Assessments bills went to known owners, but new property owners may lack records. Call or write to obtain your bill. regular hours are 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m.
Child Infant Clinic Next Wednesday in Calumet City
The Calumet City Public Health Welfare Association will host a child infant clinic next Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Dr J L Reichert and Dr R Carroll of Chicago will lead the event assisted by Miss Faith Bailey the community nurse.
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Calumet City Public Health Welfare Association
J. L. Reichert
R. Carroll
Chicago
Faith Bailey
Moose Lodge 1466 Invites New Members in Calumet City
The Loyal Order of Moose Calumet City Lodge No 1466 invites new members today and tomorrow at 7 PM at Memorial Park building. Initiation and installation planned before charter closes. Membership fee set at 18.50 dollars. See any member to join.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Calumet City
Memorial Park
Raffle Drive Aims to Raise for Calumet Library Project
Calumet City launches raffle of a 50 foot lot donated by Frank J. Wachewicz from February 18 to 28 to support the Library Association goal of $15,000 for a public library. Supported by the Chamber of Commerce and local bodies, with the Carnegie Foundation Fund pledging $3,5000 upon full raise. John W. Jaranowski leads the Library Association volunteers.
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Frank J. Wachewicz
Library Association
Calumet City
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Jaranowski
Carnegie Foundation
Friends of Roy Smith Report Illness at Home
Roy Smith of State Line street is seriously ill at home after about a week confined to his residence.
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Roy Smith
State Line Street
Mr. Smith
Mrs Fitzgerald and Daughter Visit Hammond
Mrs C Fitzgerald and her daughter Kathleen from Detroit arrived in Hammond to stay with relatives of Mrs Fitzgerald, extending a brief visit with family ties.
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C. Fitzgerald
Kathleen
Detroit
Hammond
Tax expert to aid at post office February 17 18
An income tax expert will be at the post office on February 17 and 18 to assist all residents with income tax problems.
Postmaster Commission Sent to John L Lewandowski
John L Lewandowski received his commission after passing the examination for postmaster. A letter of appointment from President Coolidge accompanied the commission.
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John L. Lewandowski
President Coolidge
Calumet Woman's Club Notes Weekend Guests and February Meeting
Calumet notes Mrs. Harry Halliman and Adele of Chicago were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Ahlborn. The C. C. W. Club holds its regular February meeting February 19 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park. prizes will be awarded and books returned by February 18. A February 6 informal gathering featured a large program led by Mrs. Frank Willis with 25 games and multiple prizewinners. Coffees were served, and members praised the hostess efforts.
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Harry Halliman
Adele
Chicago
Chas. F. Ahlborn
Douglas Avenue
C. C. W. Club
Memorial Park
H. Heiser
C. CG. W. Club
Memorial
Frank Willis
Frank Wachewicz
Dodd
Wolk
Vernon Cupp
Stanley O’brien
F. W. Wachowicz
E. P. Trzylowski
Frank Stachowicz
Coffe
Twenty Ladies Enjoy Tea With Calumet City Club Leader
Mrs. Joe Miller of Forsythe avenue hosted twenty ladies on Tuesday afternoon for a Calumet City Woman's Club event. The Music Department chaired by Mrs. Heiser led a rehearsal, followed by social talk and tea service poured by Mrs. Vernon Cupp and Mrs. Royal Smith, with decorations of tiny red hearts and Bohemian tarts baked by Mrs. Miller. Plans were discussed for Sherman Park Woman's Club invitations.
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Joe Miller
Forsythe Avenue
Calumet City
Birthday Party for Marion Ahlborn Draws Local Guests
Festive Valentine decor brightened Marion Ahlborn’s eighth birthday held at her Douglas avenue home. Eleven friends joined games before a long dining table with red hearts and a cake with eight candles. Evening guests included Mr and Mrs Stolley and Mr and Mrs Chandler among others. Marion received many gifts.
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Marion Ahlborn
Douglas Avenue
Shirley Chandler
Margaret Kilborn
Betty Ashborn
Katherine Frame
Betty Ann Hudson
Anna Barton
Genevieve Ahilborn
George
Gilbert Ahlborn
Edward Stolley
H. P. Chandler
Harry Hoyle
Emma
Edna Stolley
John Hatfield
Marion
Wentworth School Sets Feb 20 Show of Love Pirates
The eighth grade will stage the light opera Love Pirates of Hawaii in two acts at Wentworth School on Friday February 20 at 8 p m. Pupils prepare decorations and some costumes as part of the production.
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Wentworth School
Forsythe Couple Headed to Hot Springs Arkansas
Mr and Mrs Max Schneider of Forsythe avenue travel to Hot Springs Arkansas for a stay. Mr Schneider plans to return in about a fortnight while Mrs Schneider will stay until early spring.
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Max Schneider
Forsythe Avenue
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Schneider
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Calumet City News
J. W. Bogers
Boyers
W. B. Conkey Company
8. D. Liederdorf & Company
Public Accountants
New York City
United States
BE. Maxwell
American Bridge Company
New York
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
England
Mexico
Germany
France
Belgium
Japan
Maxwell
Jo. S. H. Kress & Co
University of Liege
John E. McGarry
Hammond Jeweler
Bartlett & Co
Branigan of
Chi
J. W. Boyers
E EL. Maxwell
Thos. J. O'Connor
Edwina Perrin
Cook County
Lake County
Alvina King
Alvina
Country Club
Forest Preserve
Nitz
Cook County Juvenile Court
Lake County Juvenile Court
Calumet Woman’s Club
Civic Deartment
C. C. W. C. Music Department
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