Dolton Girl Leads in Finished Musical Artist
Anna Hanschmann of Dolton rises as a promising artist, having studied from grammar school through Columbia School of Music where she earned a Bachelor of Music this year. She played Liszt with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall to a packed crowd and received warm applause and flowers. She will study further this summer with renowned French pianist E Robert Schmitz as hometown friends celebrate her international prospects.
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Anna Hanschmann of
Dolton
Columbia School of Music
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Liszt
Hanschman
E. Robert Schmitz
Dalton
Memorial Day Services at Oakland Cemetery
Memorial Day parade led by the High School band and veterans of Civil Spanish American and World War marched to Oakland cemetery where Chaplain Zeigler and Mr. Bearmore delivered addresses. George Harter and F. C. Propper represented Grand Army of the Republic. Henry Holmes was sidelined by rheumatism. American Legion youths vow to carry on the tradition.
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Oakland Cemetery
Zeigler
Harvey
Bearmore
Dolton
George Harter
F. C. Propper
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry Holmes
American Legion
Millicent Boon Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Millicent Alice Boon died at St Luke's hospital on Sunday May 28 after an operation for appendicitis on May 27. She was buyer on the sixth floor at Stevens store Chicago and managed hundreds of employees. She leaves her mother Mrs Alma Boon two sisters Constance and Cecilia and brother Dr Alfred H Boon. Interment was at Mt Greenwood cemetery Dolton. She was born in St Christopher Island and educated in England earning a degree from Oxford University.
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Millicent
Alice Boon
St. Luke’s Hospital
Miss Boon
Dalton
Isabelle
Edith
Stevens
Chicago
Dolton
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
St. Christopher
British West Indies
England
Oxford University
Alma Boon
Constance
Cecilia
Alfred H. Boon
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sickness and Death
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of their son and brother and especially Rev Kurt for his kind words. Mrs Harry Dekker, Brother and Sister express gratitude.
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Rev
Kurt
Harry
Dekker
Dolton Village Sealed Bid Request for Tapper
Notice from Dolton Village Clerk William G Dolton calls for sealed bids for a village tapper in accordance with village ordinance. Bids due by 8:00 p m Monday June 5 1922.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
For Sale at 16 East 138th Street Riverdale
Classified listing notes a property for sale at 16 East 138th Street Riverdale with unit details 1 2 bedrooms and price inquiry.
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East 138Th Street
Riverdale
Inside View of Street Cleaning Control in Ninth Ward
Alderman Sheldon Govier argues alleys neglected by city result from lack of aldermanic power. He claims street and alley cleaning are political patronage, not assigned duties, and urges placing control under ward aldermen or independent agencies to ensure accountability and better service with existing to funds.
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Govier
Ninth Ward
Shell
City of
Chicago
Wce
Ciy Council
Sheldon Govier
Great General and his simple sleeping habit
A note on the Iron Duke Duke of Wellington who preferred a hard cot over luxurious beds, valuing simple habits over comfort and showing that even great leaders have frugal routines.
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Duke of Wellington
Duke
Early diving bell exhibition before Charles V
The diving bell was not known before the sixteenth century. In 1538 two Greeks staged a public demonstration for Charles V, descending into deep water using an inverted kettle.
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Charles V
Bucket-Shop Victims Sigh in State Winslow
Victims of a bucket shop report relief as Winslow and associates reach an accord. Court records indicate restitution terms and a partial return of funds to affected men and merchants.
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Winslow
Boston Transcript
The Awakening
A line from The Secret Victory by Stephen McKenna frames marriage as an adventure and a blind leap. It notes that true understanding of a woman comes after marriage, highlighting a provocative viewpoint on domestic life and insight.
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Stephen McKenna
Life worth while is found in neglected things
A brief sermonette quotes a Boston Transcript line: a man who feels life is not worth while often neglects the things in life that give it value. The remark frames purpose around meaningful pursuits and self care.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Local and Personal News Roundup
Dr Weidner and family leave for Culver Military Academy to attend Lieut Junior Weidner graduation and possible medical career. Several local residents host gatherings travel, visits, and family news including a new electric shop, a hospital stay, and a baby girl birth.
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Weidner
Culver Military Academy
Junior Weidner
Junior
Winds University
News tips invited from Pointer readers for weekly coverage
Readers and subscribers are urged to send in news items and articles of local interest from their neighborhoods. The Pointer seeks help to gather news from its districts and hopes contributors can provide items valuable to the public each week.
Elks to Initiate Harvey Ledge B. B. O. Class
Elks will initiate a class next Wednesday evening and all local Elks are invited and urged to attend.
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Harvey Ledge B. B. O. Elks
Elks
Legion Women's Bakery Sale Set For June 10
The Women's Auxiliary of Paul Gall Post will hold a bakery sale at Post Headquarters on Saturday June 10 at 2 00 p m to benefit Paul Gall Post 303. The auxiliary meets June 8 at 8 00 p m at the Village ball and all members are urged to attend.
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Paul Gall
Bachman
Carl Maurer
McGinnis
Brookfeldt
Paul Gall Post
von Stroheim
Dolton Theatre
Dolton M. E. Church
A. E. Blomberg
E. J. Claussen
Immanuel Church
Dalton Theatre
Young Peoples Society of
Girl Scout Meeting Honors Donation and Parade Prep
The Girl Scouts led by Elizabeth Robinson met last Monday with acting leadership by her sister due to an accident. They crafted head bands for the Memorial day parade and received a silk American flag donated by Scout Robinson, with thanks to the Robinson family for car transport from the cemetery. A wallet with $1.50 was found and turned in to Scout Alberta Shoop.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Scout Robinson
Evelyn Robinson
Miss Robinson
Robinson
Alberta Shoop
137Th Street
Riverdale
Coming Events in Riverdale Dolton and Nearby
Community notices list Buneo party at Riverdale village hall on June 2 at 2 pm. Shows at Riverdale and Dolton theatres include Pay Day and Woolish Wives million dollar photoplay. Benefit plays for S Marys church and St Pauls church, plus bake sales and saveral auctions. Hostesses include Ladies Aids and sewing circle groups with multiple June events.
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Riverdale
Riverdale Theatre
Charles Chaplin
Riverdale and
Dolton
Dolton Theatre
S.mary’s Church
Immanuel Church
Festival Rescheduled to June 7 at Glenwood
Officials postponed the Glenwood Festival last Friday due to heavy rain. The event moves to Wednesday June 7 with the Historical Pageant and athletic contests on the schedule. Students and fans are urged to attend and support the school celebration.
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Nlinois
Glenwood
Tobin
Walther
Harmonies Rally and Torchwood Loss Highlight Local Baseball Week
Harmonies beat Woodlawn Roosters 9 to 2 on Sunday marking their third straight win. St Michaels of South Chicago defeated locals 12 to 6 on Decoration Day as Ruth pitched well late. Next Sunday the Oxfords visit Harmonies Park for a highly anticipated fast club clash.
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Woodlawn Roosters
Flynn
Geringer Colts
Woodlawn Boosters
St. Micheals
South Chicago
Ruth
St. Micheal
Radio Aerials Hazard Prompt Company Order
The Operating Department of the Public Service Co directs attention to many radio aerials installed near its electric lines. An order prohibits attachments to poles and installations over lines carrying current to prevent hazards.
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The
Public Service Co
Riverdale Seeks Bids for 8000 Gallons Number Four Oil
The Village of Riverdale Cook County Illinois invites sealed bids to furnish spread and place on village streets 8000 gallons more or less of Number Four Oil per Street and Alley Committee directions. Bids due to Village Clerk by 7 30 p m Thursday June 8 1922. President and Board reserve right to reject any or all bids.
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Riverdale
Cook County
Illinois
Gustav Courthouse Opens Dolton Undertaker Office
Gustav Courthouse, a Dolton undertaker from Hegewisch, has opened an office in the Pohler store building at the corner of Min and Grant streets.
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Gustav Courthouse
Hegewisch
Pohler
Min and
Grant Street
Dolton
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A. E. Moomaw
Harvey Friends
Edward Ripley
Mothers’ Club
Hameister
Louise
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Iowa
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John Neering
Decatur
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Anna Fraepel
Norwood
Minn
Gustav Baumgartner
Kinney
Diggins
Pointer
Columbia City
Wm. Ehlers
Marie
Henry Stier
Shelby
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Jim” McLaughlin
Jim
Margaret Paul
George Paul
East 135Th Place
William Kirsch
C. G. Verhoeven & Co
Lincoln Avenue
John
Pittsburgh
Penn
Harms
Otto Plangemann
New York City
Jacob A. Decklar
Stanley Peymas
W. A. Cole
Indianapolis
Cole
Mrs. Cole
Emil Dormann
Charley Locker
Oak Forest
Girl Scout News
By Helen Stanczik
Public Service Company
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