Local Hero John Matthiesen Saves Drowning Man
Twenty years ago in Manhattan Beach John Matthiesen rescued John Anders of Grand Crossing after a cramp-stricken dive left him sinking. Matthiesen and helpers brought Anders to a boat and lifeguards revived him after a half hour. Anders publicly thanks Matthiesen for the life saving deed.
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John Matthiesen
Manhattan Beach
John Anders
Grand Crossing
Burnside Shops
Mr. Anders
Johnny
Anders
John
Dalton
August Grapenthien
Gus
Louis Albrecht
Dells
Wisconsin
Theodore Hedtke
Reinhard Wartenberg
Oshkosh
Fondulae
Rev. J. Sietsma
Jennie de Vries
Lake Calumet Road
Wm. J. Evers
134Th Street
Harvey
City Hall
Chicago
Ten Years Ago Chicago area plans anniversary event
Ten years ago the Chicago Golden Gate Association planned the first anniversary of Illinois Central electric service with towns along the I C participating as far south as Matteson. A new yacht club and a modern lift bridge were discussed near Halsted Street as dredging continued on the Calumet River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Golden Gate Association
Illinois Central Electric Service
I. C
Matteson
O. V. Huntley
Indianapolis
Agai
Gus Schuman
Gertie Kelly
Arthur J. Kelly
Alexander Grant
Naomi
Mable
Bill” Grant
Lake Michigan
Lake Buckaton
Wisconsin
Grace Diekman
Calumet River
Halsted Streets
Chicago
Cook County
Halsted Street
Maw Straven
Ben Straven
Wffe
Eagle River
Wis
Ray
Local travels noted from South Holland report
Ten years ago John Peerbolte John De Young and Henry Hf Vanderan drove to Niagara Falls this week. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Wilhoit and their young son enjoy a vacation visiting relatives in Akron Ohio. Mrs Ralph Yoma returned home Sunday after a two month visit with relatives in the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peerbolte
John de Young
Henry Hf. Vanderan
Niagara Falls
Ellsworth Wilhoit
Little Son
Akron
Ohio
Ralph Yoma
Netherlands
Boats Collide on River. 6 Rescued After Incident
Spectators expected seven or eleven bodies after a collision on the river banks near the railroad embankment. The only intact craft belonged to the Harvey men. firemen and a Coast Guard crew searched the water. No one was drowned or injured, though some suffered shock. Among those in the Stein boat were Mrs. Louis Stein and several Steins. this follows a prior drowning involving Robert May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
City Fire Department
Edward
Bud) Mille
Forest Avenue
Dalton
Chicago Coast Guard
Albert Cross
Edw. May
Mr. May
Robert May
Calumet River
Illinois Forecast for Boom Year Driven by Strong Crops
Springfield statisticians predict a boom year for Illinois with crops thriving. Corn leads as the best in five years, other grains strong, and manufacturing expect high demand this fall. Governor Henry Corner received a twelve foot tall coin stalk as a symbol. Cornell economists foresee a building boom likely to extend prosperity into 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Gov. Ienry Corner
Cornell University
Move to pave 144th Street continues meetings and repairs
The village board discussed paving 144th Street and imposing a cash bond to cover water waste. 138th Street from Lincoln Avenue to the C I I railroad crossing has been graded and repaired with costs shared by Dalton and Chicago. Notices will warn property owners to trim trees and ensure safe sidewalks near Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
138Th Street
Waterman
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
City of
Chicago
Arthur G. Lindell
9Th Ward
Robert C. Tianey
Fike
144Th Street
Main Street
Waston
C. & E. I. Railroad
Forest Avenue
Hastings
Maurer
Public Service Company
Park Avenue
Washington St
H. L. Summerfield
State Highway Department
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Notice of Coal Bids Dalton Village Illinois 1937
By order of the President and Board of Trustees sealed bids are invited for seventy tons of Pocahontas 4th vein mine run coal at least 40 percent lump to be delivered to the village hall basement. Bids due in the Clerk's office by 8 p.m. Tuesday August 10 1937. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Robert C Haney Clerk Dolton Village
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Illinois
Dalton Boys Build Springboard At Clay Hole
Several Dalton boys fashioned a springboard at the clay hole on Chicago Road during the past week. The improvised board has attracted more swimmers than usual and in emergencies a larger group could aid rescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Chicago Road
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South Holland
Calumeet River
Roseland Cafe
Michigan Ave
Kry
Darline Moter Cleft
Heloise Martin
IGA
Robert C. Haney
Dolton
General Motors
Tata Eran
William May Hardware
Riverdale
Interocean
N. Yonker
Allied Insulating & Engineering Company
Roseland Roofing Company, Inc
115Th Street
Roseland Scientific
Michigan Avenue
Commodore
Glen E. Vallow
Monarch Roofing CompAny
Henry N. Yonker
West
Paulson
Optometrist
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