Forest Preserve Gains Havens For Calumet Region
The Harvey area approves purchase of 410 acres along the Calumet River including Calumet Grove as part of a county forest preserve. J J O Rourke Mayor Stobbs and Engineer Hershey led the delegation to secure signatures and land, with praise from local leaders and a lengthy report to the Harvey Chamber of Commerce.
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County Commission Forest Reserve Committee
Calumet River
Calumet Grove
Riverdale
Harvey
J. J. O’rourke
Matt Stobbs
Ty Engineer
Heisey
Alimois Central
Orth Harvey
Tms
Vainter
O’rourke
Stobbs
Hersey
Harvey Chamber of Commerce and City Commissioners
Forest Preserve
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet District
Blue Island
Posen
Phoenix
South Holland
Dalton
Homewood
Hazel Crest
Palos Park
Cook County
Halsted Street Bridge
Little Calumet
Chas. H. Walker
Daniel Ryan
Frank Wilson
Cec
Wier
D. Pierson
J. J. O Rourke
Matt. Stobbs
Bert Timmons
W. E. Kerr
W. Hershey
Girl Scout News Notes Outdoor Hike And Weiner Roast
The Girl Scouts meet with Scout Magdalen Reich presiding as headquarters plan a two month vacation delaying troop number receipt until September. June activities include a 17th hike and a weenie roast to foster outdoors observation. Viola Rampke elected pro tem secretary. attendance 22 on the 4th of July.
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Helen Stanczik
Magdalen Reich
Viola Rampke
Local and Personal Notes From Riverdale and Roseland
Frank Stieman’s car was struck by a street car at 111th place injuring the front wheel as he left the curb with Mrs. Stieman and their daughter. A petition with over 300 names from Roseland merchants seeks a new post office near 115th Street Michigan Avenue. Also reported: Mrs. Martin Schroeder returns to Riverdale from Ulm Arkansas, J M Deam departs for Union City Indiana, adenoids operation for E A Weimer Panhandle depot chief clerk, veterans of France breathe Riverdale air, Fred Logan returns from Wisconsin with blueberries, Tripoli Iowa visitors Richard Nottorf family, oil for dust control on Ninth Ward streets, Tabernacle Guild lunch at St Mary’s on July 27.
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Frank Stieman
111Th Place
Robeland
Martin Schroeder
Riverdale
Ulm Ark
J. M. Deam
Union City
Ind
Roseland
James R. Mann
Medill McCormick
Washington
Michigan Avenue
115Th Street
E. A. Weimer
Panhandle Depot
Columbus
Ohio
Sam
France
Fred Logan
Wisconsin
Fredan
Herman Liverman
Tripoli
Iowa
Richard Nottorf
Beecher and Solett
Liverman
Nottorf
Sadie Ness
Kenosha
Wis
Ninth Ward
Govier
Leyden Avenue
Tabernacle Guild of
St. Mary’s Church
Fire at Riverdale Barn Threatens Nearby Lumber Mill
A fire set Thursday night near 136th Street Riverdale by an unnamed assailant endangered Hames property and the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co mill just 20 feet away. Firemen’s rapid response contained the blaze.
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Gottlieb Mohr
136Th Street
Riverdale
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Cook County Fair Plans Biggest Attendance Yet
The Cook County Fair near Palatine Illinois runs from August 31 to September 4. Officials expect visitors from Chicago and county farms to surpass last year’s 30 000 peak as horse races stock and poultry shows and bicycle races join the lineup. Secretary L T Reuse of Palatine oversaw the program.
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Cook County
Palatine
Chicago
Cook County Fair Association
L. T. Reuse of
Card of Thanks for George S. Harter
We express deep gratitude for the sympathy and service shown by friends and patriotic organizations during our bereavement for George S. Harter. The family gratefully acknowledges the support and kindness received.
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George S. Harter
Careful Crossing Campaign Cuts Crossings Risks on B&O
The Baltimore and Ohio Safety Department reports June shows a 23 percent drop in grade crossing casualties and 15 percent fewer automobile accidents versus last June. The campaign, ongoing through September 30, warns drivers to slow, look, listen, and heed lowering gates.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
New Printing Press At The Pointer Plant
The Pointer plant installs a Miehle printing press this week. When finished with an automatic feeder it will be among the latest south of the loop. Efforts were made to finish in time for this week's issue, but several forms needed sending to other printers to meet the regular mail.
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Pointer
Miehle
Faith vs Unbelief Power Offered In Church Services
The church announces the fifth Sunday after Trinity with gospel reading from Luke 5 1 11. Services start 10 30 am. Sunday school picnic July 19 at Willmet Grove, starting from church at 9 am. Pastor P C Wike invites families for a day of joy.
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Willmet Grove
P. C. Wike
Chicago alderman Shell leads costly European junket
Fourteen Chicago aldermen left for Europe and Wednesday to inspect urban projects in European cities. Twenty thousand dollars of taxpayers’ money will fund the trip. Alderman Shell Govier of the Ninth Ward opposed the trip saying he favors using engineers at home to build streets and opposes taxpayer funding for junkets.
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Chicago
Europe
Shell Govier
Ninth Ward
Transportation Committee
Shell
Harmonies Rally Tops Visitors 10 9 in Ninth Inning
The Harmonies staged a dramatic ninth inning comeback to beat the visitors 10 to 9 after trailing 7 0. Hammond boys started strong and built a 3 run frame while Crane Co champions of the Industrial League were set to visit next Sunday for a likely battle. Riverdale Boosters edged Roseland Squares 12 to 11 with heavy hitting on both sides and will face Shike A G of Evanston next Sunday as Liberty League contenders show depth.
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Hammond Boys
Crane Co
Chicago
Riverdale Boosters
Roseland Squares
Shike’s A. GC
Evanston
Liberty League
Public Health Column Advocates Preventive Efforts
The United Public Health Service promotes disease prevention through vaccines soap and hygiene. A public health nurse notes families paying substantial illness costs and argues personal hygiene and education could cut losses by at least half over five years, urging bank savings.
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United Public Health Service
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