Off for Texas Betty Robinson Defends World Title in Dallas Meet
Betty Robinson headlines a national girl athletes gathering in Dallas on July 4 with 200 competitors from across the states. The Chicago contingent includes Elizabeth Robinson Nellie Todd Helen Fiskey Evelynne Hall Genevieve Valvoda Annette Rogers Florence Wright Catherine Rutherford Evelyn Ferrara. Betty Robinson will race the 100 yard dash with Evelynne Hall, while Nellie Todd and Annette Rogers run the 50, Fiskey and Hall chase hurdles, and Florence Wright enters the 220. The relay squad of Fiskey Robinson Wright Todd features a strong bid to break the world mark. Betty left Chicago with her mother for Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas
Betty Robinson
Betty
Ogden Park
Chicago
Elizabeth Robinson
Nellie Todd
Helen Fiskey
Evelynne Hall
Genevieve Valvoda
Annette Rogers
Florence Wright
Catherine Rutherford
Evelyn Ferrara
Miss Valveda
Illinois Women’s Athletic Club
South Parks
Cornell Square
Central A. A. U
Harry Robinson
Chicago & Alton
Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Opens New Stock Series
The Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Association reports rapid growth and offers new stock series in all classes starting July 1. Interested subscribers should contact the First National Bank of Dolton for information.
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Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
First National Bank of Dolton
Vacation Interruption for Local Nurse and Camp Schedules
The community nurse Miss Alta Itter will be away from July 8 to 21. Calls are directed to Mr Dolton at the village hall or Mrs Slaughter. Katherine Wilson will cover. Twenty vacation slots were granted for mothers and children at Camp Lake Wisconsin run by the Salvation Army, August 7 to 14.
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Alta Itter
Dolton
Village Hall
Slaughter
Katherine Wilson
Blue Island
Camp Lake
Wis
Salvation Army
John C. Lawrence Dies in Florida
John C. Lawrence, a longtime Harvey figure, died in Dade City Florida on Sunday June 15. He was known for active community involvement and leaves many friends in the area. The community offers condolences to his family.
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John C. Lawrence
Florida
Harvey
Dade City
Mr. Lawrence
Notice to Bidders on Pocahontas Coal Sale
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dalton up to 8:00 p m July 8 1930 for 70 tons of Pocahontas 3rd vein mine run coal containing at least 40 percent VAT The board may reject any or all bids WM G Dolton Village Clerk.
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Dalton
WM. G. Dolton
Belz and Maurer unite in Riverdale wedding
Miss Hattie Belz daughter of Mr and Mrs August Belz married Carl Maurer Saturday June 28 at 13817 Atlantic Street Riverdale Rev Kemnitz officiating The groom Carl served early in the war and was repeatedly court martialed though he returned to civilian life They will start housekeeping at 13838 State Street Riverdale Congratulations are extended to the couple.
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Hattie Belz
August Belz
Carl Maurer
Atlantic Street
Riverdale
Kemnitz
Sam
Carl
State Street
Metevia and Meyer Wedding at St Marys Church
Miss Estella Metevia daughter of Mr and Mrs John Metevia of Atlantic street married Saturday June 28 to Albert A Meyer of Chicago at St Marys Church Father Diedreich officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will begin housekeeping at 916 W 57th Street Chicago.
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Estella Metevia
John Metevia
Atlantic Street
Albert A. Meyer
Chicago
St. Mary’s Church
Diedreich
W. 57Th Street
Pointer
Grace J. Gouwens Accepted as Research Scientist
After a brief family visit Miss Grace J. Gouwens left for Washington D C to join the Department of Commerce as a research scientist. She passed a three day spring exam with 97 percent and is a Thornton Township High School graduate from 1926, Phi Beta Kappa and University of Chicago honors.
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R. A. T. Gouwens
Grace J. Gouwens
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Gouwens
Thornton Township High School
University of Chicago
Phi Beta Kappa
Washington
City States State Street Paving Nears Finish
Nine ward roads will be in good condition after repaving and widening of State Street from 108th to 95th streets, expected within a week. Alderman S W Govier says main north south arteries are repaired from the vehicle tax fund. South End gains another loop connection from 123rd street.
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State Street
108Rd
95Th Streets
Ninth Ward
S. W. Govier
South End
123Rd
Girl Scouts Dalton A Group 1 Meeting Notice
The Dalton A Group 1 Girl Scouts announce a meeting on Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Lincoln Avenue School during July.
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Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Tired of Life: Frank Agnos commits suicide after debt
Frank Agnos of Roseland shot himself after financial troubles and mortgage debts. He was found in a store room his brothers located after he left a Dalton home where he visited earlier. Funeral services were held under the Pullman chapter of Ahepa at the Greek Orthodox church with interment in Englewood cemetery.
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South End
Frank Agnos
Roseland Community Hospital
Agnes
South Water Street
Pullman
Ahepa
Smith
Ryan
Enright
James Carambolis
Dalton
Carambolis
Agnes’ Brothers
Recital by Miss Na omi Grant Pupils Delights Audience
A recital by the pupils of Miss Na omi Grant held on June 24 offered a charming musical program. Students included Marion Sokol Selma Schultz Shirley Brooks Charlotte Gallegos Robert Hair Margaret Cook Cecilia Brooks Antoinette Linard Edward Gallegos Pauline Werner Edward Hawkins Marie Peters Melvin Gladstone Hazel Greick Dorothy Hawkins Lorraine Burghardt Margery Tiedemann.
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Naomi Grant
Marion Sokol
Selma Schultz
Shirley Brooks
Charlotte Gallegos
Robert Hair
Margaret Cook
Cecilia Brooks
Antoinette Linard
Edward Gallegos
Pauline Werner
Edward Hawkins
Marie Peters
Melvin Gladstone
Hazel Greick
Dorothy Hawkins
Lorraine Burghardt
Margery Tiedemann
Kimball Hall
American Conservatory of Music
Thornton Township High School Class of 1924 Reunion
The class of 1924 held its third biennial reunion in Palos Park forest preserve on Saturday June 28. About sixty members attended and the event was a great success. Locals attending included Mr and Mrs Harold J Koehncke Harold Quinn Dolton Lawrence Radtke Riverdale and Cornelius Van Schouwen South Holland.
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Thornton Township High School
Forest Preserve
Palos Park
Harold J. Koehncke
Harold Quinn
Dolton
Lawrence Radtke
Riverdale
Cornelius van Schouwen
South Holland
Local Items From Dalton and Vicinity Tour News
Local and personal notes cover Ed Luken and wife returning from a four day Wisconsin resort trip. Mrs. Ray Wertman and daughter visit A S Diekman family. birthday party for Dorothy and Betty Vaccaro. bunco and cards with prize winners named. Miss Anna Hanschman gave a public recital at Dalton M E church. Horace Holmes Jr. becomes assistant cashier at First National Bank Dalton and welcomes his daughter Suzanne born June 19. Crow identification, Europe trip plans for Propper family, Ted Koch opens a cash market, and Riverdale A P store raid noted. Women’s Relief Corps meeting rescheduled to July 18, 1930.
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Ed Luken
Wisconsin
Ray Wertman
Mary May
Peoria
A. S. Diekman
P. Vaccaro
Indiana Avenue
Dorothy
Betty
Sylvia Martino
Mary Vaccaro
F. Copehaver
D. Vaccaro
H. Smith
F. Radtke
W. Smith
Bunco
Martino
Anna Hanschman
Dalton M. E
Hanschman
Thornton Township
Horace Holmes, Jr
Iowa State University
First National Bank
Dalton
Holmes
Longwood Drive
Beverly Hills
Suzanne
Chicago University
N. P. Lorenzen
Arlington Heights
Mae Propper
Wm. F. Propper
England
Ted
Frank Bergold
Riverdale
Henry Murphy
Rose Dolson
Sam Courtney
Detroit
Mich
Astella Metevia
Albert Meyer
Women’s Relief Corps
August Prill Dies After 81 Years in Riverdale
August Prill, 81, a Riverdale resident since 1887, died Wednesday at his daughter's home. Born in Germany on May 29, 1849, he emigrated to the U S in 1887. Survived by two sons John and August and two daughters August(a) and Matilda, with 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday July 5 at 2 p m at the house and 2 30 p m at St Pauls Church conducted by Rev Kemnitz.
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August Prill
Christ Schmutzler
Germany
America
Riverdale
John
Peoria
Ill
August
Augusta
Matilda
John Pralle
Crete
St. Paul’s Church
Kemnitz
Riverdale Flower Show Plans and Judging schedule
The Ivanhoe Garden Club announces the Riverdale Flower Show on August 2 and 8 at Riverdale Village Hall with judging by three disinterested experts. Exhibits accepted 2 00 to 4 00 p m and public viewing starts at 6 00 p m. Admission 26 cents adults 10 cents children. entertainment includes music and children’s dances.
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Riverdale Fiower
Riverdale
Ivanhoe Garden Club
W. B. Graves
Doris Davidson
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National Athletic Meet
Tion
Metevia-Meyer
Roseland
Merchandise Mart
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