Thornton Township High School Honors 107 Graduates
The Thornton Township high school held its graduation exercises on Thursday June 12 in the Harvey auditorium. The class of 107 graduates is the largest in the school's history, with a long list of diplomas awarded to students including Marshall Henry Almer John H Andrew Hugh Clayton Antes Raymond H Barkmeier Beatrice Bendler and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township High School
Harvey
Adorothea Helen Elsener
Florence W. Harmening Wayne S. Haviland A. Theodore Hersey
Edith LaVerne Hier Gertrude Evelyn Hill
Grace E. Hill
Dorothy M. Pringle Minnie Lenora Propper Mabel Eva Propper
Harold Thomas Quinn
Helen Bernice Quinn Lawrence Carl Rndtke
Marian Joyce Richeson
William C. Rickhoff Irving W. Rosenstein Lawrence William Segraves
Nicholas Shortly
Jack M. Smith
John Speyer Bruce N Stevens
Frank L. Stewart Heloise B. Stonish
Doris E. Strout
Mildred Catherine Sweet Leila J. Thomas Nellie Elizabeth Thomaseen
Charles D. Thomsen
Clarence Earl Towers
Helen
Voters Named in Local Electoral Roll Include Weseloh Patterson
A list of residents Willard C Weseloh James Patterson Whitelaw LeRoy J Wietz Ruth L Wildman Charles A Wilson Dorothy E Wind John Wognum Jr Grant Worley Jr Emil H Ziebell appears in the public notice detailing eligible voters for the upcoming local election. The document names individuals by full names and initials, confirming their registration status and role in the civic process. Names reflect citizens from the community listed for voting duties and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard C. Weseloh
James Patterson Whitelaw
LeRoy J. Wietz
Ruth L. Wildman
Charles A. Wilson
Dorothy E. Wind
John Wognum, Jr
Grant Worley, Jr
Emil H. Ziebell
Pullman Branch School Graduation Exercises and Program
The Pullman Branch school holds graduation and closing program in the school building on Thursday evening June 19 at 8 oclock. The program includes songs double quartet readings and an Italian dramatization plus operetta and a Cinderella in Flowerland dance. Graduates listed include Bernice D Farber first honors and other students such as Alex M Alpert Helen M Buchler and Herman F Schlieman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Branch School
Pullman Branch
Watson
Reyburn
Amy Bernice Farber Cosette
Victor Hugo
Arndt
Rip VanWinkle
Washington Irving
Cinderella
Flowerland
Mildred Stutzriem
Dorothy Alpert
Minnie Schlieman
Alex M. Alpert
Helen M. Buchler
Bernice D
St Marys School Commencement Program Riv rdale Ill 1924
Program of the St Marys school commencement held at St Marys hall Riv rdale Illinois Monday evening June 28 1924 at 8 oclock. Includes chorus Oh We Hope You Brought Your Smiles Along selections greetings to Rev Pastor recitations dialogues drills songs and the presentation of diplomas. Featured are the graduates valedictory address class motto Perseverando colors blue and white flower the rose. See Page 7 for other School Notes.
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ST. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s Hall
Rivrdale
Ill
J. Liebreich
Rose
Elite Athletic Club Formed In Riverdale For Baseball And Football
Riverdale boys organize the Elite Athletic Club with about 25 members. The village board grants use of village hall on Monday evenings. They plan a Riverdale baseball team and a fall football team and are negotiating with the Pullman Company for land west of the Illinois Central depot.
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Riverdale Boys
Riverdale
Pullman Company
Ilinois Central Depot
Riverdale Boosters Face Buda A C in Weekend Games
The Riverdale Boosters host the Buda A C at Harvey on Saturday June 14 with a few new players in the lineup. Sunday the team meets the Triple A C in another contest. Dorothy Wind daughter of Rev H Wind won second honors in Thornton Township high school's large class and earned a Chicago University scholarship. Mr and Mrs George Day attended Is Illinois State University graduation exercises in Champaign last Monday. Their son Vernon a 1924 graduate will specialize in agriculture.
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Riverdale Boosters
Buda A. C
Harvey
Triple A. C
Dorothy Wind
Rev. H. Wind
Thornton Township
Chicago University
George Day
Islinhois State University
Champaign
Vernon
Camp Pleasant
Chicago and
Cook County
Emelia Thoorsell
Robina Kneebone
Egbert Blackman
Louise Blymyer
Iris Boulten
Virgina Nelson
Minnie Agazini
Health Guardian
Riverdale
Paving Decisions Loom for Leyden and Indiana Avenues
The June court hearing on Leyden and Indiana avenues in Riverdale is expected to approve a nearly $49,000 paving cost and around $60,000 in assessments. Residents largely support the project but seek reductions to the high frontage charge, citing frequent auto damage on Leyden Avenue and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
United States
VerDonk
Lizzie
Local and Personal Notes From Dalton Area Briefs
Mr and Mrs James Black of Lowell Ind visited daughter Mrs Raymond Van Deursen over the weekend. Miss Alice Fisher returns to Koch Ripley Dalton store after vacation. sister Ricke assisted. A new bulk oil station planned at Yard Center C E I railroad. Suburban passengers warned of subway closure affecting trains. George Bochman moves to Harvey with seven acres fronting Western Ave and 153rd. sells Riverdale 9 acres to Indiana Harbor railroad. Jacob Moeck Hazel Locher Alice Krueger Joe Locher visit Buffalo NY with the Bowman family. Arie DeRidder improves Park Ave Dalton property. Tom Deam Pennsylvania AA agent travels to Fort Wayne. Enlistments sought at Twin City garage for Cedar Lake battle preparations on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Lowell
Ind
Raymond van Deursen
M. Walkerly
Lincoln Highway
Steger
Margaret
Morris Reagan
Pittsburgh
Park Avenue
George Bochman
Center Avenue
141St Street
153Rd
Western Avenue
Harvey
153Rd Streets
Riverdale
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Jacob Moeck
Hazel Locher
Alice Krueger
Joe Locher
al’ Bowman
Buffalo
New York
Moeck
Joe
Hazel
Alice
Bowman
Alice Fisher
Koch & Ripley
Dalton
Ricke
Illinois Central R. R
Clarence Wesse
John Wilcox
Cedar Lake
Indiana
Twin City
Arie DeRidder
Dolton, Blue Island Cement Industry Claim
Frank Kasten, international president of the United Brick and Clay Workers of America and Blue Island resident, asserts Blue Island leads the world in brick manufacture with larger yards and higher production than any other area, including Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Frank Kasten
United Brick and Clay Workers of America
Kasten
Chicago
Haas Plans Erect Two Story Brick Home in Blue Island
Charles Haas owner of the Haas restaurant at Vermont street and Western avenue has approved plans for a two story brick house on his 2438 Burr Oak avenue property. The project is estimated at 20000 dollars and contracts will be let within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haas
Vermont Street
Western Avenue
Burr Oak Avenue
Blue Island Sun
Smith Haney couple wed at St Marys Church Hammond Ind
Smith Lillian Smith of Hammond Indiana married Paul Haney of Dolton in a quiet ceremony at St Marys Church with Father Liebreich officiating. After a brief wedding trip to Nashville they will reside in a new bungalow on Chicago Street Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Smith
Hammond
Ind
Paul Haney
Doiton
St. Mary’s Church
Liebreich
Pointer
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago Street
Dolton
Bids Sought for Cleaning, Leveling Bowen School Yard
Sealed bids to clear and level the Bowen School District No. 133 yard and remove three trees in the new addition will be received by 8 p m Saturday June 14. Bid information available from board members Theodore Hedtke Louis E Reich or Wm Wunsch. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Also notes travel of Dr and Mrs Weidner and Mrs P B Good to Reading Pa and other eastern cities last week with return planned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Riverdale
Theodore Hedtke
Louis E. Reich
Wm. Wunsch
Weidner
P. B. Good
Reading
Riverdale Board Tackles Street Repairs and Water Loss
Riverdale board in regular session hears treasurer report showing May 31 balance of $2 019 19 and monthly collections of $3 194 15. Trustees discuss street repairs funding, crushed stone purchase, and seek county road grader. water main leaks nursed, and a village hall smoker set for June 21. An ordinance shifts vehicle license start to January 1.
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Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Ripley
Unruh
West 138Th Street
Smyth
Schmidt
Indiana Ave
Ludwig
Riverdale
Malworm
Austin Manufacturing Co
Halsted
Diehl
Bonse
Riverdale Hose Co
Village Hall
Wunsch
Reich
138Th Street
State Street
S. C. Tracks
Flick
Deeds Walker Weds Marion Walker in Roseland Ceremony
Charley Deeds chemist and Riverdale resident married Wednesday June 4 at 11418 Forest Avenue Roseland to Miss Marion Walker. Groom now resides in Coffeyville Kansas and will move to their new home with his bride.
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Deeds-Walker
Charley Deeds
Riverdale
Forest Avenue
Roseland
Marion Walker
Coffeyville
Kan
Coal Bids Wanted By Bowen School Board
The Board of Directors of Bowen school district 183 will receive sealed bids for about 50 tons of Glendora or Pocahontas mine run coal. Bids due by 8 p.m. Wednesday June 25, 1924. Clerk William Wunsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Glendora Mine
Pocahontas Mine Run
WM. Wunsch
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New Athletic Club
Riverdale Street
Chas. Hass
Girl Scout News
Helen E. Stanczik
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