South Holland Fire Tests Church Water Boost and Weddings
A South Holland report notes a fire engine test at The First Reformed Church to measure water pressure, followed by a box and oil fire with a chemical extinguisher. The town also reveals balcony work, lighting upgrades, a local wedding in Beecher, and a bank holiday closing for Washington's Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed
1St Reformed Church
Nicholas Gouwens
Leotta
Minn
Paturung
Tanis
Woo Seid
Geruig
sSlouth
Mgr
John Kraag
Phoenisa
Branca
Tiuab
Phoenisxs
Peter Kbreen
Paiupanis
Fire Department Officers Named in Local Listing
The document lists officers for a fire organization led by President Theo M VanDerAa and Secretary John Kraay with Treasurer Nicholas Oasting. It includes ranks from Chief Morris VanDerAs to Pumpmen and notes their aim to fight fires with citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. M. VanDerAa
John Kraay
Nicholas Oasting
Morris VanDerAs
John Kickert
Nicholas DeBoer
John Shilling Jr
Nicholas VanDerGriend
Wm VanMymen
D. H. DeYoung
R Meeboer
Jeke H. DeYoung
Nicholas VanDerAa
Edward Gouwens
Pumpmen
Peter D. P. DeYoung
Russell Bales
Henry VanDrunen
Peter VanDrunen
Dick VanDommelen
Peter H. DeYoung
Local notes and moves stir a small Wisconsin town
Nakelen and Rernire Ww SAAD fg ewes MAW ae were we Nakelen and Rernire Ww SAAD fg ewes MAW ae were we ke Kettler has moved to Hazel Crest and Richard Kickert will soon occupy the vacated place. Gatit van Drie has moved into a new house across the river near Globe. dicogmoed will occupy the place vacated by Mr VanDriel. Isaac Suining was in town buying cattle. Rietveld recently added a shotgun to his holdings. A freight train wreck on the Grank Trunk caused a hours delay with minor damage. A lawsuit Tilmont vs Broerties went to trial with a dog ownership dispute. judgment favored the defendant. Land transfers continue as Peter Prince sells five acres to J Ton and C Rietveld buys 18 more acres from J Beillfeldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Kettler
Hazel Crest
Richard Kickert
Gatit van Drie
Globe
Dicogmoed
VanDriel
Isaac Suining
Vioyday
Wic
Rietveld
Cotton Tail
Wanted partner in good paying business in Riverdale or Dolton
Advertisement seeks a partner for a profitable Riverdale or Dolton business with a required investment of 800 to 1000 dollars. Contact The Pointer for details or address. A gold watch lost in C E yards Dolton on January 19 offers a liberal reward for return to The Pointer office. Also includes ads for a near new piano, a second hand coal heater, and a saloon/restaurant for sale with or without the restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dolton
Pointer
Ice harvest wraps up. residents move and travel
The ice harvest ends with many employed last week as Ed Bang reports an 8 inch pond crop. Fred Eblers plans a Minnesota trip after staying with his brother in Chicago Heights. August Oberian moves to the Ehlers farm. travel on Chicago Heights road brings snow drifted autos and bolstered tempers. Herman Fiebig Sr at St James Hospital improves from blood poisoning. Rainsloe Club bids open March 1 for a new clubhouse. Geo Smith builds a Pine street house for West Pullman contractor Mr Riedle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Eblers
Chicago Heights
Minnesota
August Oberian
Ehlers
Herman Fiebig
St. James Hospital
Louisa Kreber
Raingloe Club
Cuba
Rainsloe Club
Washington's Birthday program honors Father of His Country
The Harvey Civic Club celebrated Washington's Birthday with a talk by Attorney Frederick DeYoung on Washington as the Father of His Country. The speaker's earnest patriotic tribute inspired the audience, followed by a fine lunch and social visiting with many visitors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Civic Club
Washington
Frederick DeYoung
DeYoung
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
John VanZanten
Denver
Colorado
South Holland
Volunteer Fire Department
Wrt
Gon
Nakelen
Rernire
Randolph
Wis
Grank
Tun Lenge
Pe Undge Velure
Tilmont
Broerties Fnally
Nute
Oukgien
Spre
Tar
Peter Prince
Oak Gien
C. Rietveld
J. 8. Beilfeldt
Thornton
Schwab
Richard E. Hoppe
Lincoln Avenue
Homewood News
Ed Bang
Geo Smith
Pine Street
Mr. Riedle
West Pullman
Harry Shilling
Leyden Avenue
George Diehl, Sr
Dalton
F. A Reich
Thor Electric
A. C. Wesse
Dolton, Ill
Chicago Street
Best
Naval
van Camps
Sky Farm
Star Market
Michigan Ave
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