Twenty Years Ago in the Pointer Local News
Mayesville Ky hosts Mrs. D W Thurston visiting parents as the town known for tobacco storage. Local No 5 Dalton Brickmakers elect officers December 28 with Albrecht as president and Zornow as steward. delegates named to District Council 1 and the Chicago Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Thurston
Mayesville
James Stanczik
Thurston
Brickmakers Union of
Dalton
Wm. J. Albrecht
Dand
Axel Pierson
Herman Zornow
John Rathke
Robert F. Kaiser
Herman Faden
Chicago Federation of Labor
Frank Zornow
John Olsen
Newport area notes and family announcements
Twenty years ago John De Waard, Cal vin College student, visited relatives in Grand Rapids. Howard and Mrs De Ruiter welcomed a baby boy. Nellie Blink and Henry Tyse wed December 28 1916 at the bride’s home. A fire damaged a shed at Chas Wilhoit’s but was quickly controlled. Charley proved an adept fireman on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Waard
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Mich
Howard de Ruiter
Nellie Blink
K. Blinke
Henry Tyse
Wm. Tyse
Chas. Wilhoit’s
Charley
Ten Years Ago with the Pointer Ten Years Ago
Illinois General Assembly met in Springfield and elected Robert Scholes speaker. Propper and Finneran serve the 6th district while Dolton gains a State Legislature representative for the first time. Local students return to Champaign and Loyola.
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Illinois
State House
Springfield
Robert Scholes
Peoria
Dolton
Wm. F. Propper
Tth
Martin Finneran
Calumet City
Andrew Do
Local Woman Hit By Car Near Home
Miss Helen Bottema was struck while crossing the street near her home by a Chicago Heights driver. She suffered facial injuries and was taken to a doctor for treatment. Also noted: Otto Klein left for Seattle and then California for health reasons. Miss Tonia Gouwens returned home after visiting her niece in Albuquerque.
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South Holland News
Helen Bottema
Chicago Heights
Otto Klein
Seattle
Wash
California
Tonia Gouwens
Margaret Gouwens
Albuquerque
New Mex
Cook County Sets 1956 Marriage License Record
The county issued 48 775 marriage licenses in 1956, surpassing the 1923 record by 656 and the 1935 figure of 40 903. The earliest and latest couples include Frank Picek and Dorothy Powell. A post office inspector recounted a man exchanging a photo for a parcel with a startled postmaster.
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Dan Cupid
Cook County
Frank Picek
East Chestnut Street
Dorothy Powell
Parnell Avenue
Chicago
Report of Condition of First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale 1936
Official publication showing year end condition as of December 31 1936 for the bank in Riverdale Illinois. It details pledged loans and investments including U S Government obligations totaling 12000 and notes the bank’s 32300 in deferred certificates payable from future profits. John Harms Jr signs as president with notary La Verne Engel confirming sworn statement January 7 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John Harms, Jr
Auditor of Public Accounts
State of
LA Verne Engel
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank 1936 financial report
Auditor of Public Accounts closes 1936 with cash 400 508.14 and deposits totaling 1 234 878.52. Loans 364 996.79, other assets 132.87, real estate 126 913.69. Capital stock and profits listed, deposits pledged 5 000.00, total liabilities 1 344 369.91, grand total 1 344 369.91. Milton H Waterman cashier signs, notary Alita Dykema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sebo
Milton H. Waterman
Auditor of Public Accounts
State of Illinois
Aimee Haines Chosen For Daily Maroon Staff
Aimee M. Haines, a University of Chicago undergraduate, has been added to the Daily Maroon staff. She was chosen from many freshmen applicants after a two month training period under board supervision, as announced by the paper based on the control board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee M. Haines
East 148Th Street
University of Chicago
Daily Maroon
Miss Haines
Harvey Tribune
Last Plea For Christmas Seals in Delton Riverdale
There are residents of Delton and Riverdale who have not returned unsold Christmas Seales. Some may have intended to purchase them but not mailed the money. We seek to settle this account with the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute and appreciate immediate cooperation. Thanks to Riverdale and Dalton folk for the strong response. Agnes V. Sprick Riverdale Anna Larson Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
Riverdale
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton Folk
Agnes V. Sprick
Anna Larson
Dolton
Illinois Central to Buy $9 Million in New Equipment
The Illinois Central System will spend 9 million dollars for new equipment. Plans include 1,000 all steel coal cars, 300 refrigerator cars, 1,800 box cars in two sizes, and 20 mail and express cars. Deliveries will proceed as cars are built with bids being received now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central System
L. A. Downs
Association of American Railroads
Mail
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Agriculture Agencies
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Associate home economist at 3200 dollars a year for the Office of Experiment Stations in the Department of Agriculture, and for Associate and Assistant Exhibits designer positions in Forest Service and Social Security Board with annual salaries of 3206 and 2600 dollars. Full information is available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at the post office or customhouse in cities with first or second class post offices, or from the Commission in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Dept. of Agriculture
Social Security Board
Secretary of the
United States Civil Service Board of
Washington
D. C
Father recalls his first love as a boy
A father tells his son he too fell in love with the same woman at the boy's age, sharing personal memory to offer empathy and guidance. The exchange emphasizes shared experiences across generations and the enduring pull of young love.
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Pointer
Old Dan Cupid
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale
Riverdale, Ill
U. S
John S. van Deursen
Peter C. Kern
County of
Cook
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
South Holland
Ill
Ilinois
Chas. E. Waterman
G. W. Walvoord
Aimee Haines
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
I. C
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Chicago Street
Civil Service Examinations
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