Journey South Along Gulf Coast to New Orleans
A nostalgic travelogue recounts a February coastal route from Monticello Florida to Tallahassee and along the Gulf to Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans. The writer notes springlike weather, seafood and shore birds at Pensacola, a glass-bottom lake show with mastodon bones, and vivid impressions of warm winds and roadside scenes.
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Gulf Coast
Pensacola
Mobile
Ocean Springs
Biloxi
New Orleans
Langgage
Monticello
Fla
Florida
Miami
Tallahassee
Georgia
Alabama
Gulf
Gulf Shore
Chicago
Spring Lake
Waukalla Spring Lake
Old Bank Quits in Thorn ton Bank Closes Services
The Thornton State Bank announces it will not accept deposits or perform banking functions. Depositors are asked to visit the bank to receive payment in full for their balances.
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Thornton State Bank
Thornton
Lamsits
Nerfarm
Dolton Names New Postmaster Louis Albrecht
Washington announced the appointment of Louis Albrecht as Dolton postmaster replacing L. Edward Brookfelt who has served nine years with a fine record. Albrecht is well liked and will assume the role at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Albrecht
Dolton
Washington
Louie
L. Edward Brookfelt
Albrecht
Woman Seriously Injured in Auto Crash
Mrs. Robert Wagner of Crown Point Ind was seriously injured at 4 p m on Wednesday March 14 when her car collided at the intersection of Sibley Street and Indiana Avenue with another vehicle driven by Sidney Bauer of Hammond Ind The injured woman was taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital and the other occupants escaped with minor injuries
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Robert Wagner
Crown Point
Ind
Sidney Bauer
Lewis
Health Clinic By Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
The monthly clinic will be held at Dalton village hall on Monday March 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event provides tuberculosis related health checks and services in a community setting.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dalton Village Hall
Four holdups confessed by CWA worker in Calumet City arrest
William Prince of Lansing formerly of Dalton confessed four holdups in four months and estimated loot at 115 dollars plus watches and rings. He was paroled last June after a five-year robbery with a gun sentence. Other notes include local social events, birthdays, a baby born in Riverdale, a Legion anniversary, and a coming poker event at Dolton village hall.
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Civil Works Administration
Calumet City
William Prince
Lansing
Dalton
Indiana
G. van Kovering
Edbrooke Ave
Riverdale
Morday
Jean Adele
Kathleen Schulte
E. 137Th St
Catherin Kern
Catherine
Riverdale Village Hall
Progressive Party Meeting At Highlawn Hose House
The regular meeting of the Progressive Party will be held at the Highlawn Hose House on Monday evening, March 26. Members are urged to attend and discuss party matters.
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Progressive Party
Highlawn Hose House
At-Tf
Ehlert Campaign Launches With Public Meetups
Fred T. Ehlert campaign events begin as he addresses 150 Republican workers at River Forest headquarters of Arthur J. Bidwell. Propper outlines a five point plan. An Ehfert for Sheriff operation in Roeckrohr Realty office coordinates outreach and ticket sales for a Lincoln school event on April 7.
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River Forest
Arthur J. Bidwell
Fred T. Ehlert
Woman's City Club of
Chicago
Loop
Chicago Heights
William F. Propper
Dalton
Ehfert For Sheriff
Roeckrohr
William Rockrohr
Cook County
Lincoln School
L. Edward Brookfelt
Joseph Locher
State Library Extension Maps County Leisure Study
The Extension Department of the State Library, with Northwestern University, funds a Cook County survey on public and private recreation. Riverdale and Dalton will receive full consideration. local organizations will cooperate to map activities, clubs, playgrounds, and leisure options for all ages.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Extension Department
The
State Library
Northwestern University
Cook County
CWES
Dalton
Herman Keller
Easter Cantata The First Easter by Wilson at Our Savior’s
The Women s and Girls choruses of Our Savior s Community church present The First Easter cantata by Wilson on Sunday evening April 1. The program features choral performances by church groups and related Easter observances.
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Women’s and Girls’ Choruses
Our Savior’s Community Church
Wilson
Friend
Beauty shop advert offers cheap permanent services
Faster Permanent $1.95 and up at Caroline's Beauty Shop 209 East 138th St phone Dolton 684. Adv. Fray's Flower Shop 15215 Michigan City Rd phone Dolton 858. Adv. We feature Master flowers Faster lilies hyacinths tulips cut flowers and more.
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Caroline’s
East 138Th St
Dolton
Fray’s Flower Shop
Michian City Rd
Adv
Local and Personal News from Riverdale Dalton and Chicago
Local and personal items report birthdays, christenings, illnesses, operations, and family news. Irene Ohlson sponsored a March 11 christening. Mrs. Horn and others recover from hospital stays. John Malloy elected Chicago coal yard treasurer. Clarence Chapman loses control of a car but escapes injury. two pitchers join Little Rock basebalI.
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Clarence Chapman
East 102Nd Street
Chicago
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Thomas Harper
Peter Miller
E. 184Th Street
Riverdale
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
J. M. Deam
Pennsylvania Railroad
Louis Stern
Wabashawe
John Malloy
Chicago Associated Coal Yard Owners Association
Medical and Dental Arts
Malloy
Clarence Struss
Ed Wrobel
Little Rock
Arkansas
Southern Association
Margaret Kern
East 186Th Street
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Anna Schuman
184Th Street
John Snyder
Lester Brookfelt
Old Woodmen Meeting Celebrates 80 Years Of Service
Calumet Camp No. 5142 Modern Woodmen of America marked eight decades of service with a village hall celebration in Riverdale. Founding officers and charter members were honored, families of 28 deceased members received life benefits, and current officers were praised for long service. Local officials and community groups were noted, including Henry Zuckerman urging continued support and Bruno Petkus taking on a new club presidency.
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Calumet Camp
Woodmen of America
Riverdale
Scott Camp
K. O. P. Hess
J. M. Posner
Andrew Baumgartner
Thos. F. Kinney
R. G. Ransom
Ben Koselke
Cornelius Messmaker
F. W. Schmidt
M. Robert Weidner
A. C. Reich
Dr. Schmidt
L. FP. Ripley
I. W. Schmidt
Otto F. Reich
Patrick Cleary
Wm. J. Keiman
M. J. Posner
Peter W. Pauls
Charles W. Berger
Henry Grapenthien
Herman Baumgartner
Clarence Foster
C. W. Berger
J. C. Wernicke
Emil Bettenhaus
J. A. Kollar
A. de Vries
Carl Grapenthien
Ray Baumgartner
R. O. P. Hess
Frederick Schmidt
Leyden Avenue Cleaners to Close Thursday Afternoons
Leyden Avenue Cleaners and Dyers announce post April 5 closure of their shop on Thursday afternoons. The editorial line notes people rarely profit from others mistakes or their own.
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Leyden Avenue
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Scribe
Lake
New Dolton
CWA
Immanuel Women’s Union of the Immanuel Evangelical Church of
Charles Dickelman
Ehlert
State Library Extension
Riverdale and
Litcoln Ave
Arthur Harms
Irene Ohlson
Harms
Herman Horn
St Francis Hospital
J. B. Kleinz
Rose
Kanawha Ave
Ironton
Ohio
Leon Warren
OLD Woodmen Meeting
M. W. of A
Robert Wilkens
Alvin Wilkens
Place
Humper
Hammond
O. R. Warren
Bruno T. Petkus
E. 136Th St
South End
Greater Pullman
Better Government Club
Stephen Michuda
Mary K. Waitches
Victor Parkus
Jos. Kuyzin
J. P. Waitches
58Th Precinct
East 136Th Street
E. 186Th Street
38Th Precinct
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