Dolton Civic Club Forms in Dolton Illinois
Wenty years ago William VanDeursen left for Holland Michigan to attend his mother's birthday celebration and plan a week visit. Henry Van Milligan takes foreman job on O C T railroad. John Housman returns from hospital with improved leg. Albert Krause of Palos Park visiting sisters-in-law in Dalton. Mrs H W Slaughter of Granite City visiting Dalton family. Peter Kern’s three dogs named Day, Sun, and Monday. The Dolton Civic Club organized at A O U W hall with officers Gemee H Schaefer president and William J Haney vice president. notable charter members listed.
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William Vandeursen
Holland
Mich
Enry van Milligan
Ohn Housman
Indiana Harbor
Bluend Hospital
Albert Krause
Palos Park
Ernest Wesse
Misty Lukens
Weel
E. Hood
Chicago Riverdale Lumber Company
Srdale
Dalton
Harles West
Kanawha Avenue
Ton
H. W. Slaughter
Granite 7
Illinois
Garry
Slaugh
Eter Kern
Sun
Dolton Civic Club
Gemee H Schaefer
Wm. J. Haney
John Harms, Jr
Daniel Perry
Wm. J. Albrecht
C H. Thomson
Frank C. Lund
John T. Harter
Samuel G. Holmes
Chas
Hovewood News Twenty Years Ago Auction Scene
The Fried Puhlman's auction drew Lows School interest as Joe Teenstia emerged as the bravest bidder. He sparked bidding with a 5 cent oil stove, unsettling rivals and adding local color to the parcel sale report.
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Hovewood News
Lows School
Fried Puhlman’s
Huel
Joe Teenstia
Behind the Scenes of a Modern Northern Illinois Home
A Public Service Company of Northern Illinois feature highlights the electric system powering homes. Hundreds operate washing, heating, lighting, and other chores via conveyors and turbines as electricity proves economical, costing fractions of a cent to run devices per hour.
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Conlon
Thor
Illinois
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
St Patrick's social by Christan Endeavor society
The St Patrick's social held by the Christan Endeavor society last Thursday evening was enjoyed by many with readings and games. A splendid supper was served. Mr Jacob Veld left for a week's visit at Holland Michigan. Miss Thinzengam confined to home with rheumatism but improving.
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Christan Endeavor Society
Jacob Veld
Holland
Michigan
Village Roundup of Local Health and Happenings
John L. Vinke has been ill with erysipelas and is improving. Dr. Walvooid sold his old auto and now uses a 1913 Ford. Stork week brings two twin girls to the Wegmanns, a baby boy to the Hoekstras, and a baby girl to the Gibsons.
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John L. Vinke
Dr. Walvooid
John Wegmann
David Hoekstra
Mas. W. Gibson
Illinois Senate Eyes Deportation of Alien Criminals
A Illinois senate committee will study aliens in state prisons to deport them immediately as part of a resolution led by Sen. Charles W. Baker. The pardon board would keep aliens imprisoned until penal punishment ends before handing them to the federal government. The measure passed 33 to 3 amid overburdened costs from housing an estimated 3000 aliens in custody.
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Senate
Charles W. Baker
Pardon and Parole Board
Suburban Group Pushes Local Tax Officials Plan for Cook County
The Suburban Area and County Towns Association of Cook County urges keeping township tax collectors and assessors. It argues local offices save money and improve service while opposing state bills to abolish them. A plan would have collectors operate year round and be paid on salary with fixed expenses. Continued discussion planned after committee review.
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Senate
Cook County
Chicago
Board of Appeals
Tax Board of Appeals
Country Towns Association
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Day
Tues- Vase
Uay
H. Meeker, Sr
Joe
Homewood Avenue
Ald
F. B. Dressler
Paw
Henry Gottschalk
John Scheidel, Jr
John Scheidel
John
Saft
Main Street
Homewood
South Holland News
Suburban Area Association
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