Twenty Years Ago Happenings In Local Town
Anna Engle leaves February 22 to manage the millinery department at Jermin Bauman in West Point Nebraska. Raymond Propper leaves with the White Sox for San Francisco to try out as a pitcher. Several Riverdale residents attend a birthday gathering for Mrs Sibbert at 11540 La Nille Street Chicago with fine cut glass gifts and floral arrangements. Avie Rietveld rents a farm north of the Calumet River, plans a rowboat for schoolchildren. Mrs W R Meeder and children move to 520 Madison Street Danville. J H Estrup relocates from the roundhouse to the Meeder residence.
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Anna Engle
West Point
Nebraska
Jermin Bauman Company
Raymond
Jim
Propper
White Sox
San Francisco
Anna Marbot
PH. Lucken
A. Krause
Cora Wese
J. HE. Woesse
I. J. Gilchris
Riverdale
Sibbert
la Nille Street
Chicago
Jennie Marbot
Avie Rietveld
Calumet River
North Harvey
W. R. Meeder
Dalton
Danville
Madison Stree
J. H. Estrup
Round House
Meeder
Park Avenue
Kennedy Laundry Plant Damaged by Fire in Pullman
Kennedy Laundry and Supply Company plant in Pullman suffered a fire last Saturday afternoon causing about $35,000 in losses. About 75 percent of the building and machinery were destroyed. Roughly 10 rival laundry firms have offered assistance until new equipment is installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Laundry
Kennedy Laundry and Supply Company
Pullman
Kennedy Company
Rescus
Valentine party at Oak Glen by Ward sisters
Twenty years ago in Oak Glen a valentine party hosted by Misses Cora and Lulu Ward drew many locals and visiting figures. Notable attendees included nurse Kaske, John IntHout, Miss Patricia Gertrude O'Brien, Ada Van Steenberg, and others from Oak Glen, Canyon City, and Chicago. The event was praised as the era’s social highlight. Also noted: the Van Steenberg family attended a china wedding in Austin, Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bulitema welcomed a son on February 16.
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Cora
Lulu Ward
Oak Glen
FF Venre
Heine Miss Kaske
University Jospit
Chicago
Wil Int Hout
Beau Drummel - Bea Monda
Canyon City
Canada
Gertrude O'Brien
John IntHout
Ada van Steenberg
Lansing
Peter Bulitema
van Steenberg
Jurgens
Austin
Ill
Homewood News Update From Louis School Report
Fred Reibergy embarked on an inspection trip to Wisconsin and caught the “go to the soil” fever, according to Homewood News. The report notes his strong interest in soil-related work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood News
Louis School
Fred Reibergy
Wisconsin
Surprise Birthday and Social Gatherings Mentioned
The report notes multiple local parties including a 12 person surprise for Miss Olga Silberman, a Gotu family hospitality gathering for Miss dillian Albitiads, and a Nuessle home surprise for Miss Lenora. Fred Hehz humorously interacts with a walking plate, while C. Dorband marks a birthday with about 20 friends. A School Association formed, electing officers and planning support for the Board of Education, with a subsequent meeting raising 880 in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badgers
Olga Silberman
I. H. Gold
Dillian
Nuessle
Lenora
Fred Hehz
Fred
Hunters Return From Rabbit Hunt Near Orange City
William DeGrail William DeYoung and Mick VanderWolf returned from a rabbit hunt around Orange City Town last week Wednesday. They enjoyed a splendid time though game was scarce. Jacob DeYoung moved into the flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DeGrail
William DeYoung
Mick VanderWolf
Orange City
Jacob DeYoung
Weekend Guests Banter at Gouwens Store
Gerrit Haywood stayed with Mrs. T. Gouwens and family last Saturday and Sunday. He visits relatives in Roseland and Wyoming, enjoying a fine time in South Holland. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Huizenga Tuesday night, bringing smiles. John Shilling began filling his ice house. the ice is sizable and fairly clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. T. Gouwens
Gerrit Haywood
Heavier vehicles deemed more treacherous on highways
Investigators from the Illinois Taxpayers' Hard Roads Association report that heavier vehicles cause more highway danger. By their data insured trucks show more property damage claims while uninsured vehicles outnumber insured ones, with 745 truck or bus related accidents, 111 deaths, and 7200 injuries from June to October 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Taxpayers’ Hard Roads Association
Village Board considers tax cut and legal actions
In Riverdale federal court filings renew disputes over special assessments and paving costs. The village plans to collect delinquent assessments, rightsize vehicle taxes, and discuss village attorney changes as meetings address snow removal and water committee disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamber
Riverdale
Bishop
Tle
Graves
Herrington
Couny Highway Department
Edward Kay
Otto Lentz
Torps
Water Committee
Willace
W. Co. Zesch
Claussen
Riverdale Vehicle License Ordinance Amended and Approved
Riverdale Illinois council updates license fees for vehicles including autos trucks motorcycles and horse drawn wagons set annual fees and expiry December 31. The ordinance amends section four and carries effective January 2 1932 with revisions approved February 14 1935 and published February 17 1938 by Village President Wal Claussen and Village Clerk Peter J Kurz.
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Board OF Trusteees
Riverdale
Cook County
Illinois
AL DL
A. PD
Pasa
Peter J. Kurz
Wal. Claussen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bernice News
Fred Schmaedeke
Willam Warning
South Holland News
Eureka
154Th Street
Harvey and
Theodore van Deraa
South
Holland
Federal Court
Board OF Trustees
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