Twenty Years Ago Tidbits From Riverdale Local
The column notes Axel Pierson sails to Peoria for a national bowling tournament and hopes to win prize money. It mentions Tom Deam planning a return to Riverdale from Florida with a new Pennsylvania railroad position likely. An accident near Cincinnati injures Big Four officials including Arthur Kelly, with Thomas McLaughlin dying from skull fracture. The Chicago fire apparatus Mary Ann, dating to 1838, travels to the San Francisco Panama Route, praised for parade service and enduring status. Leonard Van Drunen and Harry Boomsma return from Bunker Hill visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. M
Tom
Dea
Riverdale
Deant
Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Deam
Diggins
Arthur Kelly
Big Four
Thomas McLaughlin
Cincinnati
Fire Department
Chicago
San Francisco-Panama
Lasse Sentra
South Holland Pupils Stage Entertaining Friday Night
South Holland public school pupils presented an evening program last Friday with strong turnout from parents and friends. Mr Bright delivered a Home Garden Club lecture inspiring pupils to grow their own plots. R A Gouwens returns home for a visit as a traveling salesman. New autics arrive in town: R P Van Drunen John Gall William Gouwens Dr Walvoord and R A Tilstra. Thomas Kickert of Lansing and Lena Heest of Bernice wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland Public School
Dr. Walvoord
R.A. Tilstra
Thomas Kickert
Lansing
Lena Heest
Bernice
Dalton village board notes repairs and street name bill
Dalton village trustees report contractor will repair damaged street work as soon as possible. A water leak on Sibley Boulevard was fixed after lead to stop cock broke. Officials discuss street name changes and street frontage vote thresholds. An ordinance granted South Chicago and Southern Railroad crossing rights at Shephard Drive Greenwood and Ellis avenues.
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Katsimeyer
Pie Chataan Dielenan
Afi
Simerling
Public Service Company
Weber
Sibley Boulevard
Chicago
Schnoor
Dalton
Jayne
Dvnkine
Assn
Julius Willigan
Tau
Chicapo
Sheridan Streets
Irvin
Lincoln Avenue
State Highway Department
Maurer
South Chicago and Southern Railroad
Shephard Drive
Greenwood
Ellis Avenue
Weber Named President of Blue Island Bank
William H. Weber, longtime Blue Island resident and former Cook County assessor and reviewer, was elected president of the First National Bank of Blue Island succeeding Christian Krueger who becomes board chairman. Weber plans immediate retirement from politics and from the Cook County Republican Central Committee. Krueger to chair the board.
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William H
Billy) Weber
Blue Island
First National Bank of
Christian Krueger
William H. Weber
Mgr. Weber
Cook County Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Cook County
M. Weber
Cook
Weber
Bowen School Praised by State Superintendent for Excellence
The State Superintendent commends District 183 Bowen School for strong finances, updated facilities, and community support. He notes improvements to the gymnasium desks library funding and music books, praising faculty service and pupil conduct and recommending recognition as a Superior school with a possible dedication ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Monaral
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Springfield
Cook County
Illinois
Jeffernan
Wieland
A. Simpson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Axel Pierson
Peora
Galesburg
Ill
Leonard van Drunen
Harry Boomsma
Bunker Hill
Coverhaven
South Holland
South Holland News
Dolton
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Pittsburg
WM. Weber
First National
WM. H. Weber
Bowen
Elmer J. Schnackenberg
Euclid Ave
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