Peter A Anker 65 Dies After Public Service in South Holland
Peter A Anker longtime South Holland leader and former village mayor died at his home on June 14 at age 65 after a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier. He served 33 years as village mayor and 12 years as township collector, shaping tax policy and public life. Surviving are his widow Nellie Gouwens, a son Rev Harry P Anker, a daughter Winnie, three brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the First Reformed church with large attendance including local officials and the Thornton township board. Interment was in Oaklawn cemetery Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
South Holland
John Shilling
Shilling
Peter A. Anker
Nellie Gouwens
Harry P. Anker
Belgium Congo
South Africa
Winnie
James J. Gouwens
William A
Henry
Nicholas Anker
First Reformed Church of
Muilenberg
Kooistra
Oaklawn
Thornton
The Departure of Peter A Anker
Last Saturday morning June 14 our friend and benefactor Peter A Anker died after a paralytic stroke that began June 2. He was a model friend who never spoke an angry word even when unfairly accused. Friends from near and far mourn the loss of this gentle man who offered soothing replies. (Continued on last page)
St Pauls Lutheran School Program and Commencement
The St Pauls Lutheran School presents a Friday evening program at 8 o clock in the school auditorium featuring grades 1 8 musical numbers recitations and a commencement ceremony on Monday June 23 at 8 p m with diplomas presented by Rev A A Kasischke and W J Kemnitz. Graduates include Walter Bockelmann Elna Deckmann Fritz Bertha Gleim David Klein Robert Lind Henry Miller Tilde Schneider Henry Steinhauer Sophie Steinhauer Anna Stark Lizzie Yost Peter Yost and others.
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Lord
Ethel Siss
Tommy Temp
Bull Run
Jacob Reisbig
Valse Bluie
Eleanore Zumm
Ellen Wulff
Margaret Lotz
Elna Deckmann
Bertha Gleim
Gertrude Barkowski
A. A. Kasischke
Coing
W. J. Kemnitz
Walter Bockelmann
Anc Fritz
Shower Honors Astella Metevia Before Nuptial Voyage
A bridal shower for Astella Metevia hosted by Lucille Kern and Marie Kinney on May 27 at Kern home included a luncheon and gifts. Jane and Marie also hosted a separate shower at her own home with banco games and lunch, followed by the bride opening gifts and well wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astella Metevia
Lucille Kern
Marie Kinney
Jane
Marie
Krueger Couple Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary
A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Aug Krueger’s home on June 18 marked their fifth wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed dancing with wooden shoes, a generous lunch, and gifts including an carved end table. Favors went to five attendees and well wishes flowed for many future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Krueger
Mrs. Krueger
Harvey Mounts To Sixteen Thousand In Ten Years
The 1930 census shows Harvey at 16,388, up 7,172 from 1920. Riverdale city portion adds 1,800 to Riverdale total 4,304, Dalton 2,923, Thornton Township now 50,638, Bloom Township 29,321 with gains from 1920, Chicago Heights 22,311, Blue Island 16,509, Homewood 3,221, and nearby areas Phoenix Hazel Crest East Hazel Crest Thornton Village also rising.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Thornton Township
Bloom Township
Chicago Heights
Harvey
Blue Island
Phoenix
Hazel Crest
East
Thornton
Homewood
David A. McGilvray
Harvey Tribune
Spanish War Veterans Pension Increase Application Notice
Spanish war veterans in Illinois third district urged to apply to Congressman Elliot W Sproul at 9822 Longwood Drive to receive the pension increase authorized by the new Spanish War Veterans Pension bill. The bill passed over President Hoover’s veto requires a new application for any increase.
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Third
Illinois
Elliot W.sproul
Longwood Drive
Hoover
Death of Riverdale Store Owner John A Schaack at 66
John A. Schaack died June 14 at his Hanna Indiana farm after selling his Riverdale store for health reasons. The remains came to Bachman chapel and funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 30. Interment in Waldheim cemetery. He leaves a widow, son John, daughter Margaret, brother William and sister Pauline Slaughter. He suffered liver trouble for years. He was 66.
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John A. Schaack
Riverdale
Hanna
Ind
Bachman Chapel
Dalton
Waldheim
John
Margaret
William
Pauline
H. W. Slaughter
Schaack
Handedness Across Peoples and Regions
The article notes ambidexterity among some American Indian tribes while Africans and many Asians are predominantly right handed. It highlights variation in laterality across cultures without presenting new data or examples.
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Africa
LOST ITEMS AND PET REUNION APPEALS
Lost key ring and chain found in Riverdale asking finder to return to Paul Jago of 70 East 187th Street. A lost rat terrier named Toodles, white with brown spots, is missing and linked to Nick VanKalker at 162nd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in South Holland. A board and room offer is listed at 18704 Indiana Avenue with Riverdale 69 contact.
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Riverdale
Paul Jago
East 187Th Street
Toodles
Nick VanKalker
162Nd Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
South Holland
Til
Indiana Avenue
Local Notices and Personal News From Valparaiso Community
Miss Edna Costello of Valparaiso visits her aunt Mrs J E Kleinz and family. Mrs Anton Strosinski remains in critical condition after surgery at Company of the Little Mary's hospital last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Horace Holmes and daughter Esther report a pleasant trip east for their son Edward C Holmes graduation from Dartmouth College. They also attended Horace Jr's graduation from the State University of Iowa and Esther's from Stephens College. They plan visits to Boston and Plymouth. Milwaukee relatives celebrate David Kasha's graduation party. Mrs Arthur Schnoor hosted the Mothers Club on June 18 at 718 Chicago street Dalton. Dr G Gallegos and family depart for summer cottage at Twin Lake Michigan. Mrs Gallegos and children remain for the summer. 8 P Schoon improves from rheumatic sciatica and hopes for better progress as warmer weather comes.
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Anton Strosinski
Little Mary’s Hospital
Horace Holmes
Esther
Edward C. Holmes
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Arthur Schnoor
Chicago Street
Dalton
Mothers’ Club
G. Gallegos
Gertrude Baumgartner
Twin Lake
Michigan
Family at Riverdale Recovers After Gun Incident
Mrs Amy Schlieman and her four children endure a terrifying episode when husband and father William Schlieman, a war veteran, fired bullets at them. Dorothy uninjured. Harold blinded in one eye. Richard paralyzed on one side and nonverbal. Baby brother died. father missing. Relatives aid. veterans group urged to help.
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Amy Schlieman
Dorothy
Harold
Richard
Louis Stern
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Wm.Schlieman
American Legion
Garden Club Notes from the Ivanhoe Meeting
The Ivanhoe Garden Club met at Mrs. Mary Putnam’s Dearborn Street home on Friday June 13. Mrs. Fred Dunn spoke on annuals and perennials and color mixing for a better display. Committee chairs reported strong exhibit responses for the August Flower Show. Mrs. Ed Schulte to entertain on June 27.
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Ivanhoe Garden Club
Mary Putnam
Dearborn Street
June Stubb
Fred Dunn
Ed. Schulte
Watch My Smoke three act comedy at High Lawn school
The Lutheran League of Our Saviour's church presents the comedy Watch My Smoke on Friday evening June 27 at the High Lawn school auditorium. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. The Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical church hosts a Banco Party at the school hall on Wednesday June 25, 1980 at 2 30 p m. Lunch served and all are welcome. Admission 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran League of Our Saviour’s
High Lawn
Ladies Aid of
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Banco
Grand Master to Speak at Dolton Odd Fellows Memorial
Rev. Chas Vandettam Grand Master of Illinois will lead a memorial service in Dolton with 11 Subordinate and 14 Rebecca Lodges attending. The event, at the M E church or Dalton theatre, includes members from Blue Island West Pullman Pullman Prosperity Fernwood Harvey Chicago Heights Homewood Peotone Manteno and Rebecca Lodges. Music by Paul Gall Post Band and the Odd Fellows Quartette. Procession departs 2 30 PM. Three Link men and Rebecca's urged to attend.
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Chas. Vandettam
Rebecca Lodges
Dolton
Chas. Vandettum
Ilinois
M. E
Dalton Theatre
Blue Island
West Pullman
Pullman
Prosperity
Fernwood
Harvey
Chicago Heights
Homewood
Peotone
Manteno
Doldale Lodge
Paul Gall Post Band
Odd Fellows Quartette
Dalton M. E
Rebecca
Five Typhoid Damage Lawsuits Arise Against East Moline Meat Market
Following a late year typhoid outbreak in East Moline, five damage suits each seeking 5000 dollars have been filed against a local meat market owner. Plaintiffs allege quarantine violations by the owner who, while ill and quarantined above the market, allegedly handled meat and served customers, spreading the disease. The outbreak affected 15 or more cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
State Auto Collections Show Large First Five Months Rise
The Secretary of State William J Stratton reports dramatic gains in state auto collections for the first five months of 1930. Total receipts reached 17 784 291 11 up from 10 053 994 69 last year driven by a surge in automobile department licenses and driver registrations.
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Springfield
Secretary of State
Accounting Department
William J. Stratton
Automobile Department
Corporation Department
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South Park Avenue
R. A. Gouwens
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Harold Peagset
Sant Lorenzen
Peter Yost
Hiawatha
Walter Bochman
Ruth Greick
Agnes Paul
Harold Wagner
Donald Lorenzen
Riverdale Village
Edna Costello
Valparaiso
J. E. Kleinz
Milwaukee
David Kasha
P. Schoon
Mr. Schoon
Schlieman
Garden Club
Links Lodges
Odd Fellows
and Net
Chas, Vandettum
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