Auto Collision Claims Life in Memorial Day Weekend
A Memorial day weekend auto crash in South Cook left three year old Marion Schmidt dead in Dalton after Marion Garren of Glenwood rammed another car at One Hundred and Forty-seventh Street and Indiana Avenue. Garren was held by police. The child rode with her father Stan ley toward Paw Paw Mich. for a weekend visit. The collision occurred as Garren’s northbound car struck the eastbound vehicle.
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South Cook Territory
Marion Garren
Glenwood
Dalton
Marion Schmidt
Bellwood
Garren
Indiana Avenue
Stanley
Paw Paw
Mich
Miss Garren
Schmidt
Harvey Hospital
Halsted Street
Dixie Highway
Lincoln Avenue
Vanderhoop VanderVeen Nuptials Tie Two Local Families
Ida Vanderhoop a 15 year linotype operator at The Pointer married May 28 to William VanderVeen once of Roseland. The couple plan Hebron Alabama home where he runs coal and trucking business. Separate report notes William Lally collided at 147th Street and Chicago Road with Wilbur Frerett vehicle. both cars damaged, drivers unharmed.
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Ida Vanderhoop
Wm. VanderVeen
Roseland
Hebron
William A. Lally
Tyler St
Gary
Ind
147Th St
Chicago Road
Wilbur A. Frerett
Los Angeles
California
Slain Gangster Executed by Firing Squad on Street
Police report a Latino man about 25 was executed by a firing squad at 139th Street and Torrence Avenue in Burnham. Witness Sergi cites battlefield technique. two tattoos may identify the victim, found with a New York labeled hat. Five bullets hit his back and one in the head.
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139Th St
Torrence Ave
Burnham
Sergi
John Salvatore
Homewood County Highway Police
New York
Wilkie Offers 113acre Farm Free to Any Charity
Due to high taxes and low crop prices James D Wilkie of Bloom township will gift his 113 acre farm in Glenwood to any club society or charitable institution willing to cover a lifetime rental and provide a mortgage to secure the agreement The land valued long ago at about 40000 now cannot pay its taxes and Wilkie says tax burdens prevent profitable farming and he hopes a tax exempt institution can use the property and cover the tax bill The tract has belonged to his family since 1858 and includes a brick house Send inquiries to Mr Wilkie in Glenwood to discuss the offer
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James D. Wilke
Bloom Township
Chicago Heights
Wilkie
Mr. Wilkie
Illinois firemen diploma program first at University of Illinois
The 1932 Illinois short course for firemen at the University of Illinois June 21 to 24 will award diplomas of proficiency for the first time. Fire marshal S. L. Legried urges all cities to send department representatives, noting no tuition and an interesting program.
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Illinois
University of Illinois
S. L. Legried
Riverdale invites bids for oiling village streets
Riverdale will accept bids for oiling several streets with specifications available at the village office. Bids are due June 14 at 7 30 p m. The board may reject any or all bids. Village Clerk Peter J Kurz notes. The Dalton Community Band helped publicize a benefit by the 58th Precinct Riverdale Improvement Association on June 1 and 2, with support from Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co. The Immanuel Evangelical church sewing circle in Dalton will hold a supper June 16 from 5 to 8 pm at the church basement, 35 cents per plate.
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Riverdale
Peter J. Kurz
Dalton Community Band
58Th Precinct
Riverdale Improvement Association
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Band Boys
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Dalton
George Phillips
Alice L. Stern
Blue Island Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
Marie Suthers
4Th District
Harvey
A. F. Bowse
George Tuch
Fred Struss
Trenton Warror
Mich
Joseph Kappas
Kanawha Avenue
Little Company of Mary
Henry Dillner
Gilbert P. Lane
Aready Farms Milling Co
Mary Clark
West 47Th Place
Chicago
Peter Kurz
Elenore
Peoria
Til
Riverdale Fire Department
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Ted Dreger
Dalton A. & P
Bob” Carey
Carey
Bly” Arnold
Bob
John Rowan
John Engle
South Midavenue
Engle
Milk Price Cut to 7 Cents Per Pint in Chicago Area
Milk prices in Chicago and suburbs were reduced to 7 cents per pint from 8 cents by all firms. Arbiter Dr. Frank L. King ordered the move amid negotiations between producers and distributors. The cut follows a farm milk price of 1.85 dollars per hundredweight, down sixteen cents, a record low for pint bottles in the city.
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Chicago
Frank L. King
Memorial Day Observed With Impressive Services
Memorial Day observances at Oakland Cemetery drew over 500 attendees. Paul Gall Post of the American Legion and various groups arranged programs with the Dalton Community Band leading the procession and music. Carl Maurer led the Soldiers monument service while Rev. Walter Kemnitz urged patriotism to several hundred students.
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Oakland Cemetery
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Dalton
Soldiers Monument
Carl Maurer
Walter Kemnitz
St. Paul's Church
Speker
Kemnitz
Oakland
Pioneer Reaches 94th Birthday
Mrs. Ortel of 15 East 116th street celebrated her ninety fourth birthday on May 28 at home after a period of illness. A Kensington settler, she recalled when 116th street had only one house in Calumet Index.
Jaan Int-Hout Tops Honor Roll at Stephens College
Jaan Int-Hout of Thornton, graduate of Thornton Township High School, leads the dean's list at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri. She earns a scholarship honor and a free spring vacation trip as an award. Miss Int-Hout serves as treasurer of the junior class.
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Jaan Int-Hout
Thornton
Thornton Township High School
Stephens College
Columbia
Miss Int-Hout
Scouts Earn Merit Badges and Prepare for Court of Honor
Calvin Florry and Earnest Jay earned merit badges in personal health and forestry. The troop notes a 50 cent registration fee due now and urges immediate payment. Several scouts will attend the Court of Honor at Palmer Park on Tuesday June 14.
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Calvin Florry
Earnest Jay
Palmer Park
Vagabond Girls Defeat South Holland Girls In Indoor Baseball
The Vagabond Girls defeated the South Holland Girls 23 to 8 on May 28 at the Arrows diamond on 138th street and the C. and E. I. tracks. Key contributors were K Hoekstra I Johnson and E Grulke. Contact Riverdale 50 or Dalton 562R to arrange games. Practices every Monday and Thursday at the Arrows diamond if no game is scheduled.
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South Holland Girls
Arrows
138Th Street
K. Hoekstra
I. Johnson
E. Grulke
Riverdale 50
Dalton 562R
Riverdale Community Notes Highlight Police Officer and Local Updates
Ed Opfel, Riverdale beat officer, will attend the Republican National Convention June 14 while on duty shifts. Local events include hospital recoveries, anniversaries, births, and social gatherings with March and June notes from the American Legion Auxiliary and residents like Mrs. Mary Clark visiting relatives.
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Ed” Opfel
Riverdale
Reward Offered for Riverdale Bank Robbers
The Illinois Bankers Association at 383 N. La Salle Street Chicago posts a 1000 dollar reward for information leading to the capture of the bandits who robbed the First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale on May 27 1932.
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Illinois Bankers Association
N. la Salle Street
Chicago
First Trust & Savings Bank
Riverdale
Flag Day Ceremony Planned by Harvey and Blue Island Lodges
Flag Day will be celebrated with a Sunday ceremony at Central Park Blue Island as part of a bicentennial celebration. Harvey Lodge No 13381 and Blue Island Elks invite organizations to participate while urging citizens to mobilize resources and restore confidence in American institutions.
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Continental Army of Ragged Patriots
Valley Forge
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Hoover
Congress
America
Flower Show Invites Community to Branigar Bros Exhibition
The Flower Show on June 11 and 12 at Branigar Bros invites neighbors to display prize blossoms including peonies iris lilies and roses. Attendees can share garden secrets enjoy a style show vocal numbers violin and accordion selections and a program designed to enhance community pride and entertainment.
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Branigar Bros
William Reitz Breaks Arm in Bicycle Fall
William Reitz broke his arm after a fall from a bicycle on Monday May 23. He received treatment and is recovering.
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William Reitz
Thornton Junior College First Scholarship Recipient Named
Anthony Alesanskas of 12155 Lowe Avenue is announced as the first Thornton Junior College student to win a University of Chicago scholarship. A former Fenger student, he carries a strong record in scholarship and athletics.
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Anthony Alesanskas
Loweave
Thornton
University of Chicago
Fenger
Riverdale Members Attend Lambda Phi Sigma Party
Ethel Raffsehick Norman Ithlert Kenneth Lentz and Lester Dieck were among Riverdale members and friends at a Lambda Phi Sigma fraternity party on Saturday May 21.
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Ethel Raffsehick
Norman Ithlert
Kenneth Lentz
Lester Dieck
Riverdale
Lambda Phi Sigma Fraternity
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Pioneer
Boy Scout News
Blue Island and
Harvey Elks Lodges
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