Murder at Seneca Oil Station Leaves Attendant Dead
Clarence Gordon filling station attendant at Seneca Petroleum Co. on 147th and Indiana Avenue found murdered Friday morning February 12. Police recovered a hammer missing from the garage and believe a known suspect used Gordon to sleep then killed him and robbed the station. Gordon, twice married, leaves two daughters and was buried after funeral services at Bachmann chapel with the Lowvale Masonic Lodge assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gordon
Seneca Petroleum Co
147Th
Indiana Avenue
Peter Verley
Starvey
Gordon
Ehlert
Bachmann
Dallis Morris
Roseland
Lowvale
Ivanhoe Civic Club Plans New Year Progress
The Ivanhoe Civic Club held its monthly meeting last Monday with President Martin outlining plans for the coming year. A new neighbors committee was appointed to welcome and recruit newcomers, sending a welcome letter to new Ivanhoe families. Mrs Roy Meurisse read, Mrs Clarence Crane performed, and a fine lunch concluded the gathering.
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Ivanhoe
Martin
Garden Club Event in Riverdale Village Hall
The Ivanhoe Garden Club invites residents to an February 26 lecture by Mr. Frank Isel of Glen Ellyn on The Outdoor Living Room at Riverdale Village Hall. Music readings and an illustrated talk will accompany the event. Admission is free. children must be with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Garden Club
Riverdale
Frank Isel
Glen Ellyn
Community Event Schedule for Riverdale Wa bashing and Dalton Sale
The W RC hosts a dance at Riverdale village hall on Friday February 19 inviting members to bring a friend. A Father and Son banquet at Our Saviors Church Wa bash on February 25 features Captain Gorby speaker and music. Immanuel Evan church Dalton Sewing Circle holds an Afternoon Coffee and Apron Sale February 25 in the church basement to support a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Our Saviour’s
Wabash
188Th Street
Captain Gorby
Immanuel Evan. Church
Dalton
For Vim and Vitality Drink Goat Milk Ad
For Vim and Vitality drink goat's milk. For sale by H J Erffmeyer at 552 H Sibley St. Dolton phone 719.
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H. J. Erffmeyer
H. Sibley St
Dolton
Acme Steel Boys Back To Back In Local Basketball Weekend
The Acme Steel Boys defend their league title with a 9:00 p.m. Friday clash against two Acme teams at Acme. Sunday features Berwyn Chi-Bears vs. the Steel Boys as Hinsdale finalists visit. Tickets priced 85 cents adults 20 cents children. full crowd expected after recent Hinsdale win and four tournament games.
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Riverdale
Acme
Archer Ave
Illinois
South End Steel Trojans
St. Paul Lightweights
St. Paul Heavies
Orioles
Acme Steel Co
Berwyn Chivers
Berwyn
Chi-Bears
Steel Boys
Chi-Bers
Hinsdale
Berwyn Chamber of Commerce
Acme Steel
Elmhurst Aces
Downer’s Grove Ramblers
Bensonville Tioga A. C
Bobbie Faden
Bobbie
Pullman Shops Rehire Nearly 400 Amid Rush Order
About 400 former Pullman shop workers returned to duty this week to handle a rush order to repair cars. Hiring is to continue for the next two to three months until the order is fulfilled. Calumet Pullman shops also see a modest rise in employment.
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Pullman Shops
Calumet Shops
Pullman Company
Tlinois Brick Co. denies opening plans despite large stock
Company officials state rumors of brickyards reopening soon are unfounded. Tlinois Brick Co. holds 55 million bricks in storage. 1931 sales totaled 29 million. Brick price dropped from 12 to 9 per thousand, signaling possible wage reductions before any yard opens nearby.
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Tlinois Brick Co
Blue Island Star
Thornton Township Taxpayers League Forms In South Holland
A February 13 1932 meeting at South Holland Village Hall leads to formation of the Thornton Township Taxpayers League. The group aims to cut tax levies and spending, urge consolidation of government, monitor public funds, oppose inequitable real estate burdens, and educate taxpayers. The next meeting is February 27 1932 at 2 p.m. All taxpayers are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holand
Thornton Township
Thornton Township Taxpayers League
South Holland Village
Onion Sets Costs and Trade From South Holland Ill
The Pointer notes onion sets as a paying crop but fading. It estimates seed costs and per bushel costs for small versus large crops, with prices currently at 85 to 90 cents a bushel. It questions profitability given labor costs and declining returns in the automobile era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland, Ill
Death of William H Struss in Riverdale Funeral held at St Pauls
William H Struss aged 53 died at his brother Fred Struss home 13846 South Wabash Riverdale on Sunday Feb 14. Born in Germany Sept 24 1878 he immigrated at 16 and settled in Homewood. Survived by fiancé Adeline Schmidt five brothers and one sister. Funeral at St Pauls Church conducted by Rev Kemnitz with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery Thornton.
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William Henry Struss
Fred Struss
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Germany
America
Homewood
Fred
Adeline Schmidt
Altamont
Henry
John
Lake Forest
Otto
Diedrich
Anna Schoof
Framewood
St. Paul’s Church
Kemnitz
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Washington’s Birthday Bank Closures and Local Notices
The Dalton post office closes Monday Feb 22 with public lobby open for lock box patrons. Washington's Birthday is a holiday. banks will be closed. Ginger and Her Ginger Snaps, formerly The Five Spades, now broadcast Sundays 4 to 5 PM on WWAT Hammond IN. Mr and Mrs Axel Pearson left for Galesburg IL for a funeral. Miss Justine Boseradine and Mr Leonard Schaafsma married last week at Holy Rosary church. Asher Parker of Ivanhoe, war veteran and Tribune proof reader, travels to Hines Memorial hospital for treatment. Eighteen people sang joyfully Tuesday despite rain and wind. Meetings held 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 7 to 8 PM.
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Dalton
Washington
Barthday
Welock
L. E. Brookfelt
P. M
Ginger
Ginger Snaps
The
Five Spades
WWAT
Hammond
Ind
Axel Pearson
Riverdale
Galesberg
Ill
Pearson
Nelson
Justine Boseradine
Mathie
Leonard Schaafsma
Rseland
Holy Rosary Church
Father Keough
Stephenson Avenue
Asher Parker
Ivanhoe
Chicago Tribune
Hines Memorial Hospital
More
Barber Shop Emplo yee Remembered After Sudden Death
Community mourns Robert Janeschefski Berne Benders Barber Shop worker died suddenly at Bass Pilling Station on Park avenue Dalton from acute indigestion. He leaves a widow and daughter Lorraine eight, mother Mrs Bertha Janeschefski, three sisters Ida Emma Aus tasia, three brothers Paul Frank August, with funeral at Kanawha avenue residence and Immanuel church under Rev Kreis and Doldale Lodge IOOF. Interment Oaklawn cemetery.
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Berne Bender
Robert Janeschetski
Bass Pilling
Park Avenue
Dalton
Carl Dieck
Bass
Carl
Weidner
Lorraine
Bertha Janeschefski
Ida
Thurbe
Chicago
Emma
Robert Ferguson
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Robert Janeschefsti
Bob” Janeschefski
Persnally
Bob
Man Fights Robbers At Filling Station Go Off Fails
Dallas Morris, operator of a filling station at 147th and Indiana Riverdale, fired a two bullet revolver during a hold up by five men in a Buick. The weapon misfired as Mrs. Morris intervened, and the robbers escaped after taking cash and leaving in the car. Chief Ehlert arrived within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Senvea Ieisvleau Co
Filing Station
147Th
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Clarence Gordon
Dallas Morris
Dearborn Street
Hammond-Harvey
Morris
I. C. 147Th Street
Mrs. Morris
Car with bullet holes found in Blue Island near canal
A Ford coupe with Illinois license 865-250 issued to W.IE. Derry of 568 Gordon Street Calumet City was found at 3 30 a m Tuesday in Blue Island on Homan Avenue near the canal. Investigation shows Berry had moved from Calumet City.
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W. IE. Derry
Gordon Street
Calumet City
Blue Island
Homan Avenue
Canal
Berry
Bids Sought for Harvey Post Office Construction
Bids close February 24 for a new Harvey post office at the northeast corner of 155th Street and Center Avenue. Treasury architects plan a one story brick and stone building with basement, 247000 cubic feet, on a 184 by 175 foot site. James A. Wetmore directs the project with an estimated cost around 160000 dollars.
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155Th Street
Center Avenue
Harvey
Treasury Department
James A. Wetmore
Department
Center
Contest Winners at Bergold's Grocery Ruessine Prize
Mrs. Aug. Reitz, Miss Virginia DeCamp, Gen. Kortum and Frank Wesse won prizes in Bergold's Grocery Ruessine contest. The event highlighted local participants and community engagement at the Bergold store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergold’s Grocery
Aug. Reitz
Virginia DeCamp
Gen. Kortum
Frank Wesse
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Ivanhoe Civic Club
Garden Club News
A. C. Reich
Bedrock
Phone Interocean
Form Taxpayers League
B. W. DeGraaft
William H. Struss
Robert Janeschefski
Dalles Morris
Harvey Post Office
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