Lincoln school heating install nears completion in Calumet City
Contractors for the Lincoln school heating apparatus will begin installation within the next few days. General contractors Milda and Hanson pledge to speed work to finish by April 15. Friends report Mrs. Bert Searles improving after two weeks of influenza. Miss Marie Lauerman enjoys holidays from St. Xavier’s School with a party hosted by Misses Loraine and Helen Carter. A ten and a half pound son, Merner Charles, born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Allison. Albert Senovitz injured in a car collision on Lincoln avenue. Steve Sherlock, 20, is sentenced to 216 days on the penal farm for automobile theft in Calumet City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Milda and
Hanson
Bert Searles
West Waltham Street
Lagrippe
Marie Lauerman
St. Xavier’s School
Chicago
Loraine
Helen Carter
State Street
Miss Lauerman
Bee Zubay
Theresa Sneider
Lucile Reinhert
Cecelia Zeller
Marion Carter
Grace Sneider
Carl Whitsong
Andrew Stark
Joe Lauerman
Lloyd Allison
Harrison Street
Merner Charles
Allison
Gladys Lareau
Steve Sherlock
Larned Avenue
Hammond
Kowalski
Calumet City
Sherlock
John Schubert
154Th Street
Fire damages home in basement blaze in Hammond area
Hammond and Calumet City fire crews responded Tuesday afternoon to Peter Prenillis home at 4 Forestdale Park where a basement fire caused extensive damage. Miss Vivian Markey hosted Pi Sigma Phi sisters at 880 Wentworth Avenue for an informal gathering after a business meeting, marking the first meeting of the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Calumet City
Peter Prenillis
Forestdale Park
Vivian Markey
Wentworth Avenue
Pi Sigma Phi Sorority
Wedding shower for Miss Margaret Fromm and Richard Holson
A china shower hosted by Mrs. Floyd Meyers and Mrs. Floyd Monnett at Mrs. Monnett's Lawndale avenue home celebrated Miss Margaret Fromm of Warren street choosing January 31 as her wedding day to Richard Holson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fromm
Warren Street
Richard Holson
Floyd Meyers
Floyd Monnett
Betz Permits Nine-Room Duplex on 158rd Street
Mr Lyman Betz obtained a construction permit for a nine room duplex for Mr and Mrs John Callahan to be built on 158rd Street near Freeland Avenue. The project involves a two dwelling unit residence with standard amenities and is expected to proceed under local building codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Betz
John Callahan
158Rd Street
Freeland Avenue
Mrs Poppenhusen Heads to Grand Haven to Visit Sister
Miss Eleanor Poppenhusen of Glen dale Park departed Hammond last evening for Grand Haven Michigan to be a guest for a few days of her sister Miss Clara who attends Akley hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Poppenhusen
Glendale Park
Hammond
Grand Haven
Michigan
Clara
Akley Hall
Mrs. Margaret Treat Hosts Informal Dance at Carroll Street
About a dozen friends gathered at 106 Carroll Street for a cordial dance hosted by Mrs. Margaret Treat. Tables arranged for games split prizes with Miss Bessie Goodland and Mr. Austin of Gary winning tops, Mrs. Austin claiming low score, Byron Crane of Gary winning a guessing contest, and the evening closing with a three course service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Treat
Carroll Street
Dainty Fayers
Bessie Goodland
Mr. Austin
Gary
Austin
Byron Crane
Tragic Loss Hits Theo Kunkel Family
The home of Theo Kunkel on 154th Place was visited by death as his six year old child died. The mother had died about five months earlier. Friends extend sympathy to Mr. Kunkel in his loss.
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Theo. Kunkel
154Th Place
Boy hunters bring back three rabbits in holiday trip
The writer received three rabbits from Flip Steve and Gust after a holiday hunting trip. The wife cooked a fine meal from the game and the writer hopes for another successful outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flip
Steve
Gust
Missing watch hunt grips community with odd clues
John Kantowicz known as Dr Boltz vanished from memory of his watch three weeks ago. He hunted in Arkansas for two weeks and lingered two days on State Line street looking skyward. Radio alerts spread as Steve Jablonski broadcasts the disappearance. Oak Forest clue echoed by police radio. Louis Hannouer returns to Lake Forest Military Academy with friends after two weeks with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kantowicz
Dr. Boltz
Arkansas
State Line Street
Jos. Rybarczyk
Steve Jablonski
Oak Forest
Louis Hannouer
Rath Street
Lake Forest Military Academy
Residence of Mr Jararowski Nearing Completion on Wentworth
The residence of Mr John W Jararowski on Wentworth Avenue is nearing completion and will be occupied by the family in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jararowski
Wentworth Avenue
Irene Stachowicz Hosts Sixth Birthday Celebration
A surprise birthday party was held at Irene Stachowicz’s Forsythe Avenue home for her sixth birthday. The event featured games, music, a four course luncheon, and numerous gifts from friends including Frank Stachowicz Jr and John Stachowicz Jr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Stachowicz
Forsythe Avenue
Irene
Frank Stachowicz, Jr
John Stachowicz, Jr
Edward Sweeney
Jack Perkins
Edmund Stachowicz
Junior Hackenburg
Jack Stachowicz
George Nigh
Charles Nigh
Edmund Kosaboski
Lenore Duszynski
Jimmie Bielat
Margaret Stachowicz
Margie Kaminski
Vigie Godard
Mary Louise Norton
Mary Sweney
Kathryn Sweney
Elizabeth Duszynski
Opals for Hair Color Warding in Middle Ages
Blond maidens in medieval lore prized opal necklaces to guard hair color. Jewelry was believed to preserve hair brilliance and prevent fading, linking gems to beauty myths.
Siedentopf Family to Sail to Germany on Steamer Stutttgard
Mr and Mrs F Siedentopf and their child depart New York on Tuesday January 20 aboard the Steamer Stutttgard to Germany to visit relatives and friends for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Siedentopf
New York
Library Association Meeting Scheduled for January 20
The Library Association will meet on Tuesday evening January 20 at the Memorial Park building for such business as may come up. It is hoped a large attendance will be present.
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The
Library Association
Memorial Park
City Council to Hold Regular Session in January
The City Council will convene a regular business session on Thursday evening January 22 at the old city hall on Wentworth. The city clerk’s office mails special assessment bills and stays open Tuesday evenings for public convenience besides daytime hours. The Library Association plans a banco and card party on Saturday January 24 at Memorial Park building to support the Library Association Fund with prizes for winners. Mayor Paul M. Kamradt and officials appeared before the Illinois Commerce Commission in Chicago regarding Moto Coach Companies seeking street certificates. the commission postponed until January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Wentworth Avenue
The
Library Association
Satunday
Memorial Park Building
Paul M. Kamradt
J. Stachowicz
Angel, Cipowski and
Murray
Illinois Commerce Commission
Chicago
Moto Coach
Calumet City
Disappearance of 13YearOld Alvina Kalvades Reported
Alvina Kalvades of 442 Gordon Street vanished from her Wentworth school home last Monday morning. Police search ongoing as parents fear foul play. she is described as five feet tall, about 125 pounds, wearing a black dress with white stitching, white slippers, dyed black stockings, and a grey coat with muffler. Call police or parents with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Kalvades
Gordon Street
Alvina
Wentworth School
Luncheon Honors Mrs Nell Crook With Pink White Theme
Mrs A J Warber and Mrs Maurice Riesenfeld hosted a prettily arranged luncheon at South Hohman street to honor Mrs Nell Crook. Guests, seated at one, enjoyed pink and white decor, pink roses, cupid cards, and pink nut cups. The group learned of Mrs Crook’s forthcoming marriage to Don S Williams of Chicago.
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A. J. Warber
Maurice Riesenfeld
Nell Crook
Crook
Don S. Williams
Chicago
Ross Smith
Croak
Mr. Williams
Installed Officers of Italian Society and Fraternity at Hammond
The Italian Society and Fraternity in Hammond Indiana installed officers on Sunday afternoon January 11 1925 at Weis's hall. Flory Calzaretta was named President with M Sacco Vice President Andy Mancino Treasurer and Mike LaLoggia Recording Secretary Joe Marsiglia Financial Secretary George Becchino and G Baldo named Trustees. Calzaretta earned a diamond stick pin in recognition of four years as president and also serves as president of the Order of the Sons of Italy.
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Hammond
Ind
Weis
Flory Calzaretta
M. Sacco
Andy Mancino
Mike LaLoggia
Joe Marsiglia
George Becchino
G. Baldo
Mr. Calzaretta
Friends Honor Herman Sass With Surprise Birthday Party
Friends of Herman G. Sass gathered Thursday at his Murray street home for a surprise birthday celebration. The evening featured cards and a luncheon after the surprise, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Masephol and son Carlton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Langbein, Mrs. Agnes Evans, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McCullum, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jonas, William Henning, Mrs. William Masephahl, and the Sass family.
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Wir
Sass
Herman G. Sass
Murray Street
Sacs
Frank Masephol
Carleton
H. Langbein
Agnes Evans
L. C. McCullum
Wilbur Jonas
William Henning
William Masepahl
Herman Sass
Your Income Tax Changes Under the 1924 Revenue Act
The 1924 act lowers tax relative to 1923 but offers exemptions and earned income relief. Returns are required for single filers with net income 1000 or gross 5000, or married couples with net 2500 or gross 5000. Joint or separate filings allowed. Filing window is Jan 1 to March 15, 1925, with at least one quarter of tax due. Submit to the district collector where residence or business lies.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Wentworth Couple Attends Springfield Inauguration
Mrs. Martin H. Finneran and her son Clarence of Wentworth avenue accompanied Representative Finneran to Springfield Illinois for Governor Small’s inaugural events. They visited Lincoln’s home and tomb and returned home on Tuesday.
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Martin H. Finneran
Clarence
Wentworth Avenue
Finneran
Springfield
Illinois
Small
Lincoln
The Spy war play set for Catholic Central High on Feb 11
Catholic Central High school students present a war drama titled The Spy in an evening performance scheduled for February 11. The production features student actors and faculty involvement in a period-appropriate stage presentation.
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Catholic Central High School
Chamber of Commerce Holds Large Annual Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce in Calumet City held its annual meeting last Friday with strong attendance. President Frank J. Wachewicz reviewed a year of progress and noted active committees. Directors Adolph Starr and Fred J. Berwanger plan to elect next year’s officers before February. Also update on members and staff moves including Albert J. Goyke at St Petersburgh Florida and Clements J. Goyke moving to Detroit Real estate role with Summers Co.
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Chamber of Commerce
Calumet City
Frank J. Wachewicz
Oliver E. Burns
Los Angeles
Adolph Starr
Fred J. Berwanger
Albert J. Goyke
St. Petersburgh
Florida
Clements J. Goyke
West Warren Street
Indiana Harbor
Detroit
Michigan
Summers & Co
Goyke
Minas Stores Host Third Annual Employee Party
Mr and Mrs Edward C Minas welcomed executives managers and staff of the Minas Co at Toyland after the Christmas inventory. The piece notes the annual party is a festive event and mentions an Income Tax expert visiting the post office on February 17 and 18 to assist with tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Minas
Edward C. Minas Co
Hokansons Enjoy Pleasant Weather in Plant City
Mr and Mrs John Hokanson report from Plant City Florida that the weather has been pleasant and they are enjoying themselves immensely and look forward to more good days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hokanson
Plant City, Florida
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Calumet City News
Albert Senovitz
Parnell Avenue
John Ponicki
156Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Thornton Township High
Hammond Tech
University High
Riverside
Blue Island
Deerfield Shields
Bloom
la Grange
Hien
Wens
Chamber of Commer
Minas
PhoneDolton
A. C. Wesse
Chicago & Main Streets
Chicago St. Dolton
P. B. Goop
Undertaker
Indiana
Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Daniel C. Bachman
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