Death of Mrs. May Bush in Chicago hospital
Mrs. May Bush of 14062 Lincoln Avenue died suddenly July 18 at St. Bernard hospital Chicago from a hemorrhage of the lung during treatment. Born November 26, 1894 in San Francisco she had funeral services July 22 at Jacobsma funeral home with Rev. Milton Freeman officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn cemetery Homewood.
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May Bush
Harry A. Bush
Lincoln Avenue
St. Bernard Hospital
Chicago
San Francisco
Calif
Jacobsma
Milton Freeman
First Methodist Church of
Dalton
Oaklawn Cemetery
Homewood
Chicago Mail Carrier Finds Fatally Injured Man
Hack Pelligrini discovers Randolph Crowder dead in a driveway at 34 West 126th Street Chicago. Crowder, 29, of 4007 S Michigan Ave, was slain with a knife on a south side drive after leaving with two men, brothers Jesse and Frank Points, who were later arrested and charged after Crowder’s throat and jugular were severed.
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Hack Pelligrini
Riverdale Mail Ecarrier
West 126Th Street
Chicago
Hack
Nick Jager
Twelfth District
113Th
Vincennes
Randolph Crowder
Michigan Avenue
Crowder
Jesse
Frank Points
Prairie Avenue
John Kilty
William O’brien
Edward Walsh
Kensington Station
Points
Frank
Premier Boys State Impressions From Dalton Youth
Two local youths recount their experience at the American Legion Premier Boys State in Springfield from June 28 to July 6. They describe the city county structure, daily schedule, and the choice of attending the law school, with leadership and civic instruction highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dreshall
William Haney
American Legion
Springfield
Bill Haney
Premier Boys’ State
Supreme Court
Union Station
Hayes Kennedy
Boys’ State
Louis Condon
Law
Donald
Mrs Kurz Returns From Cleveland Monastery Visit
Mrs Peter J Kurz with daughter Katherine returns home Tuesday after visiting her son Walter at the Franciscan Monastery in Cleveland Ohio. Walter now goes by Frater Elmo and writes that he is happy and well in his chosen field sending best wishes to local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Kurz
Katherine
Walter
Cleveland
Ohio
Frater Elmo
Grand Opening at Friendly Tavern Riverdale
The Friendly tavern at 72 East 137th street Riverdale formerly White Elephant plans a two day grand opening on Saturday and Sunday July 19 and 20. Steve Oswald is the new proprietor of the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Tavern
White Elephant
East 137Th Street
Riverdale
Steve Oswald
Miss Warren Crowned Miss American Legion at Carnival
Carl Maurer, chairman, crowns Jane Warren as Miss American Legion in a popularity contest sponsored by Paul Gall Post during its carnival. The ceremony includes contest staff and top winners Leona Kovaleski and Edith Rampke with judges and Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Jane Warren
Riverdale
Harry Meginnis
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Warren
Leona Kovaleski
Edith Rampke
Vivian Fuller
Lorraine Altringer
Peoples
Roseland
Cousins Jewelry
John Pisa
Calumet Park
Della Deam
Gwendolyn Harper
Dolton
Adolph Matthiesen, Sr
Blanche Brookfelt
Oscar Reich
Henry Fuller
Miss American Legion
H. S. Bock
Carl Maurer
Maurer
Miss Warren
L. Edward Brookfelt
Legion Committee
Paul Gail
American Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the Legion
Legion
Mr. Maurer
James Strand
Russel V. Trimble
John Thul
Riverdale considers pedestrian bridge over rail tracks
Riverdale Board of Local Improvements met July 10 with Indiana Harbor Belt and Illinois Central representatives to discuss a pedestrian bridge over the Indiana Harbor Belt tracks at State street in Ivanhoe. They aim to reduce crossing hazards for residents and schoolchildren and curb excessive locomotive bells and smoke. Officials will seek construction estimates and study ways to shorten Indiana avenue crossing delays and coordinate rail traffic improvements.
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Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
State Street
Ivanhoe
Board of Local Improvements of
Riverdale
140Th
142Nd Street
William J. Claussen
C. FB. Pegeneau
Indiana Harbor Belt
Indiana Avenue
Illinois Central
Claussen
Otto Hersbach
T. J. Reid
Sinois Central
Indiana Avenue-140th Street
Indiana Harbor
Knights of Columbus install officers at St Marys church
Pinta Council Knights of Columbus will install its newly elected officers tonight at St Marys church lodge hall. District Deputy Edward Mart ens and his staff of Blue Island will officiate at the installation. The occasion will also mark the 22nd anniversary of the councils institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinta Council Knights of Columbus
St. Mary’s Church Lodge Hall
Edward Martens
Blue Island
Dalton Village Board Approves Police Radio System Order
At the July 8 meeting the Dalton village board authorized ordering the receiving unit for a two way police radio after Trustee Watson reported over half the funds were raised. A special meeting on July 3 approved obtaining the unit and license. The new police car was delivered and will be equipped soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Village Board
Watson
Police, Fire, and Water Committee
Dolton
C. F. Pegeneau
Four More Dolton Men Called to Colors
Four Dolton youths Tony Rubinske Alfred C. Kramer Clarence E. Fike and Donald J. McClellan join the 16 men from Cook County Selective Service District 12 to report for service. They are notified to report at Lansing headquarters at 9 a.m. July 25 before moving to the induction center at 515 S. Franklin Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Boys
Tony Rubinkc
Sheridan Street
Alfred C. Kramer
Lincoln Avenue
Clarence E. Fike
Grant Street
Donald J. McClellan
Chicago Street
Uncle Sam’s Army
Cook County
Selective Service
Ridge Road
Lansing
S. Franklin Street
Chicago
Officer Placed at Halsted and 138th Streets for Traffic Rush
Riverdale village board reported success in securing a traffic officer at the Halsted and 138th Street intersection to direct Sunday and holiday traffic. Officials cited cooperation with the Highway Police and PWA projects while noting ongoing PW A funding reductions and project adjustments through 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsted
138Th St
Riverdale
Claussen
County Highway Police Department
138Th
Lester J. Laird
Lieut
Mulhausen
Homewood
Zornow
State Highway Department
Police Department
Putnam
H. M. McCullem
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ill
E. D. Payne
Madison Street
Maywood
H. IM. McCullen
P.W.A
Church Youth Outing and Beach Party Planned
The Young People's club of St Marys church enjoyed an outing at Riverview Park last Tuesday evening. Rev and Mrs Kemnitz of Dalton are on a two weeks vacation at Crivitz Wis with their family. The Junior Walther league of St Pauls Ev Lutheran church will sponsor a beach party on July 18 meeting at the school at 5 PM. If rain occurs it will be postponed to July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Club
St. Mary’s Church
Riverview Park
Kemnitz
Dalton
Crivitz
Wis
Walther League of
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Mrs
Janice Lotz
Dalton Youth
IH. B.R. R
Pegeneau
Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Diekman
Peter Lau
William Schaefer
Dillner
Engel Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irving Avenue
Pennsylvania R. A
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