Two Local Incidents Reported From Dalton Area
Mrs Ed Onepnhuis formerly of Dalton living on the NONE farm east of Thornton broke her right arm after slipping on ice while fetching water on Wednesday Jan 20. Sunday Jan 24 Misses Emma Latwipe Esther and Clara Fiene of Bernice were guests at Mr and Mrs H McGraim's home. Peter Ripley Sr longtime Riverdale citizen died on Sunday Jan 24 at age 62 years 1 month 24 days.
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Ed Onepnhuis
Dalton
None Farm
Thornton
Emma Latwipe
Esther
Clara Fiene
Bernice
Riverdale
Farmers Build Lights Under New System
Farmers in this neighborhood use the new electric light program with the board supplying the light if they erect the pole line and wire. John Raves loot, Fred Rietveld, Anthony Jacobs, and Peter Stegenda are cited under the arrangement. Skating is popular now with Lane De Bey and John Van Vuren serving hot chocolate and sandwiches on the ice in the evenings.
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John Ravesloot
Fred Rietveld
Anthony Jacobs
Peter Stegenda
Lane de Bey
John van Vuren
Enterprise
Baby bungalow on exhibit at Sach's drug store
Twenty years ago Homewood residents were invited to view a baby bungalow displayed at Sach's drug store. The exhibit highlighted local architectural trends and drew neighborhood interest from passersby and families.
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Homewood News
Sach
Classy project by Muller Jr and Crenshaw architects builders
Miss Lillian Gold won the baby at the moving get together, a chicken that will never learn to talk. Woodmen held an officer installation at Harvey last Friday with a pleasant report. Henry Gottschalk retires from farming after 30 years and rents his farm northwest of Thromewood to Louis Metz. Herman Fiebig named general manager and will hold other titles as well. he likely has 30 years with the Gottschalk family.
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Louis Muller, Jr
Dick Crenshaw
Lillian Gold
Harvey
Henry Gottschalk
tHromewood
Louis Metz
Herman Fiebig
Herman
Gottschalk
Neering and Han schmanns linked to West Coast trip
Ten years ago John Neering and wife from Decatur Indiana visited Riverdale Ripley family and friends. Ernest Hanschmann and wife began a California trip visiting San Francisco Los Angeles Oakland and other cities. Clarence Fike and wife welcomed a baby boy born January 29 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital amid plans for events and details.
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John Neering
Decatur
Ind
Ripley
Riverdale
Ernest Hanschmann
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
Clarence Fike
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Clarence
Village trustee dream and wedding crowds noted
A playful remark about becoming village trustee appears alongside social news of Jan 24 25 events. Mr and Mrs Arthur Vorphal hosted friends with cards and lunch after a lively evening. Jean Alpert wed Bernard Letchinger of West Pullman with 175 guests attending the ceremony.
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Arthur Vorphal
Community Notes On Local Moves And Illness
Ten years ago the Rev Van Dyk’s youngest son improves after illness with Giphehes. Albertus Voss and family return from Denver. The Dekker house is bought by Col., now J Mensinga moves in. Laird flat vacated by Lenting is to be filled. Mrs John Van Oostenbrugge substitutes in public school due to Mrs Lawless illness. JF Boer family relocates to farm vacated by Mrs Harry J Van Drunen on East 158th. Henry Lentinge family to move to Boer residence on 158th. Mrs TW Muilenbere left for a Grand Rapids visit.
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JF. Boer
Harry J. van Drunen
158Th Street
Henry Lentinge
Boer Place
T W. Muilenbere
Grand Rapids
Mich
New Czar of Golf Hero Survives Tumbling Engine Mishap
Herbert Law of Waukegan Illinois escaped without injury after clothing was torn by machinery in an engine room. The incident occurred during a golf related event where he was briefly caught but freed.
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Herbert Law
Waukegan
Ill
Lansing considers Hammond water supply plan with sewer joint
Lansing village council weighs two options from Hammond to supply water after its filtration plant. One plan shifts mains to the old river bridge. the other has Hammond install mains to State Line while Lansing builds from Wentworth and Bernice Road. Estimated nine cents per thousand gallons. a joint water and sewer setup could cost about 24 dollars per year per home, with debt payoff over twenty years.
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Lansing Journal
Es Belng Directalle
Hammond
Lansing
Standard Avenue
State Line Street
Old River Bridge
Water Department of
Wentworth Avenue
Bernice Road
Winterhoft
Winterhoff
General Treasury
Fire Chiefs Warn Against Fire Hazards
Dalton and Riverdale chiefs warn the community about hidden fire hazards and the country’s high annual losses. They urge residents to eliminate faulty chimneys wiring dangerous matches and oily rags before a blaze starts, noting fire departments would be overwhelmed if hazards ignite.
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Mohr
Dalton
Ripley
Riverdale
Riddle on Animals and Merchants in School Ethics
A puzzling question asks which animal asks a school for the good of man, with the answer pointing to the merchant who charges goods. The line frames a moral contrast between helpful creatures and a business figure.
St Louis Actor Clare Perry Dies During Rehearsal
During a rehearsal an actor named Clare Perry from St Louis collapsed and died at the scene. T Spencer of Lir attended as an observer and reported the incident.
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Clare Perry
St. Louis
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Pointer
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Conlon
Golf
Prescott
Bush
Greenwich
Conn
United States
Gert Association
Amir Feur
Prerhbert Jacques
Thor
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Lansing Water Supply
T. Spencer
Lir
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