Twenty Years Ago With The Pointer Milestones
A nostalgic column notes Willis born to Mia and Mrs. Ravers Rodman on February 12. Bethel Runge hosts La Rae and Elaine Vandenberg with their mother for Bethel Runge s birthday, Peter Grandmaison is injured switching cars at Indiana Harbord yards near Hammond but shows slow recovery. John Vandeursen welcomes a daughter Bernice and buys a Studebaker while Mrs. Vandeursen recovers from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Olent
John Vandeursen
Bernice
Studebaker
Anthony Jacobs nearly loses balance in horse cart mishap
Anthony Jacobs nearly suffered a serious accident when the horse driven by him frightened and toppled, dragging him about six rods before he released. The team halted a mile further up the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Jacobs
Iva Ritter
Chicago
Bessie Meeboer
Chicago Street Bridge
Nick
Dalton man to leave for New York after promotion
Ten years ago report notes John Jr. of Dalton plans to move to New York City next Wednesday after Mr Koehncke accepts a promotion in Sinclair Refining Co traffic department. The couple will sell 127 Kanawha Avenue, Dalton, before leaving. Local note also records birth of Ruby Eleanor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ahrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda
Iene
John Jr
Dalton
New York City
Koehncke
Sinclair Refining Co
East Chicago
Kanawha Avenue
Chas. Ahrens
TMA Tvw
Dineen
Inlands Curler
Pivordolls
Ruby Eleanor
Otto Wiris
State and
139Th Street
Riverdale
West 188Th Street
Jack rabbits turned loose on local farm scene
Nick J. Paailbere of South Holland released six western bred jack rabbits on his farm urging hunters to protect them from unscrupulous pursuers. The note hints at potential local western sport in coming years. A baby girl arrived February 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dykhuizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick J. Paailbere
South Holland
Izaak Walton
John Dykhuizen
Residents visit Muskegon as illness and events appear
Mr and Mrs Dick Ridder and daughter Myrtle spend several days in Muskegon Michigan. Henry Jonkman has been seriously ill but reports later say he is improving. A happy surprise honors Mrs A Playmert by the Junior Society of the Second Christian Reformed church. Mrs Playmert resigns as president after long service, and a flowers basket is given. A miscellaneous household shower honors Miss Gertrude Mulder with many young ladies attending and a good time noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ridder
Myrtle
Muskegon
Mich
Henry Jonkman
A. Playmert
Second Christian Reformed Church
Pluymert
Gertrude Mulder
Riverdale Village Election Notice 1937
Election to be held Tuesday April 20 1937 at Riverdale Village Hall Cook County Illinois for President Clerk and six Trustees. Polls open 6 am close 5 pm. Dated March 2 1937 Riverdale Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Cook
Ilinois
Courtesy as key to highway safety urged by Hughes
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes warns motorists that courtesy saves lives and cuts accidents. He cites a nationwide rate where two of every three crashes stem from hasty or inconsiderate actions and urges motorists to practice Emily Post precepts at intersections to grant right of way to pedestrians and other drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Emily Post
Hughes
Field Museum Plans Saturday Shows
The James Nelson and Anna Louis Raymond Foundation announced a spring series of free children’s films at the Field Museum of Natural History. Eight programs totaling 29 films on animal life plant life travel history and undersea exploration will run Saturday mornings in March and April with sound films added. Two showings 10 am and 11 am, admission free, no tickets required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nelson and
Anna Louis Raymond Foundation
Field Museum of Natural History
James Simpson Theater
Chicago
Steak Preference Sparks Dining Room Confusion
A famished customer insists on steak while staff offer lamb chops, beef stew, crab salad, and fish. The manager intervenes, noting the customer is the barber next door. The exchange ends with a reminder that happiness comes from action and outlook shapes the future.
Auto crash reports and injuries in Joliet area
Sheriffs highway police investigated multiple crashes. Sam J. Fazio of Joliet was struck by a Studebaker driven by French Autry of Island Kentucky at Cicero avenue. Autry’s truck skidded into a tavern building. Frank Okoren of Dixmoor aided Garrett S. Church of Homewood after a collision. no complaints. Orrin Lambert of Dyer Indiana died when his car plunged from Lincoln highway into a ravine. Phillip Apponi of Chicago Heights collided with Rose Christensen of East Hazel Crest. Thomas Rufo of Chicago Heights died from a skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Highway
Sam J. Fazio
Chase St
Joliet
159Th Street
Studebaker
French Autry
Island
Cicero Avenue
Fazio
Fred Kohlman
Autry
Judge Kinney
Riverdale
Sibley Blvd
Western Avenue
Sheriffs Highway Police
Frank Okoren
Cooper Ave
Dixmoor
Garrett S. Church
Burr Oak Road
Homewood
Church
Okoren
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Lincoln Highway
Dyer Road
Sheriffs Highway
Orrin Lambert
Dyer
Ind
Mr. Lambert
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Carnet
Spindler and Kolling
Sheriff's Highway Police
Phillip Apponi
E. 24Th Street
138Th Street
Halsted Street
Rose Christensen
174Th
Throop Street
East
Hazel Crest
Ill
Apponi
Thomas Rufe
24Th St
Frank Panizi
Rufo
Harvey
Christensen
Trials of three men for rape and indecent liberties
The sheriff's highway police tried Arthur Johnson Ivast Brown and Jred Vaughn for rape and indecent liberties involving Eva Johnson 18 and Elsie Elferink 12. Judge Prystalski presided on Feb 11 1937. Albert Brown and Arthur Johnson received seven year sentences in the Illinois State penitentiary. Fred Vaughn’s case was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Highway Police
Arthur Johnson
Aivast Brown
Jred Vaughn
Eva Johnson
Elsie Elferink
Prystalski
Albert Brown
Illinois State Penitentiary
Fred Vaughn
Weel, I notice ye're a fine dribbler but nae guid at pass ing
Two Scots watch a football match. One brags about his knowledge and skill while constantly drinking from his bottle. The other man, parched, comments that though he’s a fine dribbler, he’s not good at passing.
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South Holland News
Pointer
Thor
Conlon
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Field Museum
Highway Police
Fred Mulhausen
Jacobsma
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
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