West Coast Tour Describes Cities Missions and Border Life
The letter from Emil Kasten recounts California coastal towns, Los Angeles real estate fever, San Diego harbor plans, and Mission era architecture. It covers border scenes at Mexicali Juarez and El Paso including gambling, pickpockets, and harsh views of Mexican life, plus a long Arizona Phoenix to Globe drive past Apache Pass and Roosevelt Dam.
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Kinney
West
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Father Serra
West Coast
Mexicoli
Juarez
el Paso
Mexico
Phoenix
Globe
Apache Pass
Roosevelt Dam
Mormon Flats
Salt Creek
E.C. Kasten
Track Elevation Ordinance Sparks City Rail Debates
Riverdale Board and Illinois Central Engineers spent four sessions over a track elevation ordinance. Subways were proposed for 130th, 185th, 187th, 138th, 142nd and 146th Streets, but railroad officials refused some points. Costs for concrete subways run 60 000 to 100 000 dollars. repairs to be kept by the railroad were also rejected. Agreed: 130th 187th and 138th subways. 185th depends on railroad. 144th or 146th demanded by board. Acme Steel Goods Co. mentioned.
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Riverdale Board
Illinois Central Engineers
Acme Steel Goods Co
Community Events Include Dances Sales and Meetings
The Dalton and Pullman area hosts a series of events from February 29 to March 4 1924. Activities include a pre Lent dance by the Pullman Athletic Club at Market hall with Melleos Orchestra, a St Marys School social at St Marys hall, W C T U meeting at Mrs Robi Vandenbergs home, a Riverdale village hall dance by the W R C, Immanuel church choirs entertainment in Dalton, a Bunco party by Tabernacle Guild at St Marys school hall, a Bakery Sale by Joy and Busy Bee classes at Dalton M E church, a St Pauls Sunday school dance at 138th Street and Leyden Ave, and a Penny Social at Our Saviors church.
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Pullman Athletic Club
Pullman
Melleo
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s Hall
Robi. Vandenberg
Riverdale
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Tabernacle Guild
St. Mary’s Church
Joy
Dalton M. E
St. Paul’s Sunday School
138Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Yellow Cab Driver Injured In Ditch Collision
Walter Harrison was driving a Yellow Cab when he skidded into a ditch on 147th street last Thursday night. He suffered a broken forearm and was taken to Dr. Weidner's office where the fracture was reduced. The company sent a replacement cab to take him home.
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Walter Harrison
147Th Street
Dr. Weidner
Letter from Dr Gallegos and family from Costa Rica
A hometown Riverside Riverdale column notes Dr. Gallegos and family spending winter in San Jose Costa Rica and planning to return about April 1. The letter recounts mountain trips river shark fishing and a desire for snow. It also mentions various district happenings and local residents with illnesses and visits.
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Dr. Gallegos
San Jose
Costa Rica
Riverdale
Sam Hop
Sam
May
Colfa
Illinois Central
James McLaughlin
Emil Kasten
California
Emil
Emil Boettenhouse
A. A. Farbridge
Blue Island Hospital
Midwest Sugar Refining Corporation
Robbins
Roe Hanshaw
Leyden Avenue
Alabama
Walter Deichen
Easter Date Shifts with Moon Rule This Year
Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year, later than usual. The date depends on the first full moon after spring, with Easter ranged between March 21 and April 25, though rarely on those endpoints. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday in March.
Death of Mrs. John Perry at 26
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. John Perry aged 26 at Pullman hospital Thursday morning. She leaves her husband and five children Helen 9 Dorothy 7 Daniel 5 Marion 3 Hanna born to mourn. Funeral Mon from 248 West 111th Roseland to St Willebrod church. Interment Holy Sepulcher on West 111th. She also leaves her father George Doodman one sister four brothers and many friends.
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Perry
John Perry
Pullman Hospital
Helen
Dorothy
Daniel
Marion
Hanna
West 111Th Street
Roseland
St. Willebrod’s Church
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
George Doodman
Live Legion Notes Set for Thursday Evening Meeting
The post expects Captain Norman Eismerie of the Canadian army to speak on the Redpath Chautauqua circuit with prior WWI service honors. He offered a lecture at no fee through Major Leslie O Read, plus radio and club appearances. Comrades plan a 100 percent turnout with entertainment and a May event tease.
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Norman Eismerie
Cap
Canucks
France
Italy
Redpath
John Krusel
Kleinhuizen Clothing Company
Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Doc” Johnson
House
Doc
Jenness
Panhandle
Brookfelt
Mauer
Jim Propper
Art Propper
Bob Haney
Ed Kinney
Johnny Tuhl
Paving Hearing For Leyden and Indiana Avenues
A hearing before the Board of Local Improvements on Leyden avenue and Indiana avenue paving is set for this morning. Local residents will press for definite action while main property owners seek a fair, square deal and the city’s share of expenses.
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Leyden Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Board of Local Improvements
Fashion Shop Moves to Roseland for Dressmaking
Notice says Edward Kay and Mrs Kay announce relocation to 11610 St Michigan Avenue Roseland for dressmaking and millinery. Also reports a baby girl born February 25 to Mr and Mrs Edward Kay. A help-wanted ad seeks a man for general work at Acme Petroleum Co located at 138th and Stewart avenues Riverdale.
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Riverdale
Dalton
St. Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Edward Kay
Acme Petroleum Co
138Th and
Stewart Avenue
With the Schools Lincoln Avenue School My Greatest Ambition
Alberta Wesse declares teaching as her greatest aim noting more schools require teachers as education rises. Myrna Haddon thanks patrons for a successful School and Community Supper and invites future participation.
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Lincoln Avenue School
Alberta Wesse
Exhibit and Community Supper at School Fundraiser
August Hartman reports a well attended Exhibit and Community Supper. Proceeds from homemade candy were sizable and directed to new library books and other school needs.
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August Hartman
Exhibit and Community Supper praised as best year yet
Verda Dieck expresses gratitude to patrons and friends for attending the exhibit and community supper calling it the most successful year and hoping for even greater success next year.
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Verda Dieck
Bowen School Notes February Bunco Party and Visits
The Bowen school hosted a well attended Bunco party with games and dancing on February 23. Pupils anticipate tests in March. Theodore Hedtke Jr. visited from Thornton Township High School and enjoyed Bowen visits. The Law and Hammer Club near completion of required work with high prospects. Cooking and Sewing classes to finish by May. A. E. Paul, Country Life Director for Division 7, toured the school Wednesday.
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Riverdale
Bowen School
Theodore Hedtke, Jr
Theodore
Thornton Township High School
Law and Hammer Club
A. E. Paul
Country Life
Division 7
Izaak Walton League Suggests Local Chapter Formation
Izaak Walton League organizer A. J. Schantz of Glenwood visited Riverdale and Dalton on Wednesday urging lovers of outdoor life to form a local unit. He emphasized protecting and restoring outdoor America for posterity, urging public help to organize with Will Vandeursen or The Pointer editor collecting names and calling a meeting.
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A. J. Schantz
Glenwood
Riverdale
Dalton
Izaak Walton
Kipley Ex-Sergeant Dies After Fall at Blue Island Hospital
Henry Kipley former Chicago police sergeant and brother of Joseph and Peter Kipley died last Saturday at St Francis hospital Blue Island from injuries after jumping from a window in a state of temporary insanity. He was 68 and lived at Hotel Florence Pullman.
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Henry Kipley
Chicago
Joseph and
Peter Kipley
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Hotel Florence
Pullman
Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the death of dear father Rev. and Miss Dor jah n and all who sent flowers. Peter Lau Family.
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Fath
Dorjahn
Peter Lau
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San Antonio
Tex
Bowen
Myrna Haddon
Izaak Walton League
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