Way Down in Dixie reveals New Orleans relics and above ground cemeteries
A narrator tours New Orleans in February describing Canal Street and Garden District scenes. They visit old cemeteries such as St Roch with above ground burials and a chapel wall crowded with braces and crutches. The trip notes Spanish French American eras, city legends, and the Mississippi River’s magnitude.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Canal Street
State St
Baltimore
New Orleans Times- Picayune
Southern Chamber of Commerce
St. Roch’s Chapel
General Jackson
St. Louis Cathedral
Cook County to Launch $18 Million Road Building Program
Maj. George A. Quinlan announces that Cook County will undertake a large road program funded by federal state city and local sources. About 40 000 jobs for 10 000 men will be created with $17 750 000 from the state and $2 500 000 from the county motor fuel tax plus other federal funds. Contracts totaling $2 000 000 will be awarded by July 1 as 28 projects are under way and 16 slated to start June 1 with 18 more under consideration.
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Cook County
George A. Quinlan
Kendrick Harder
District 10
Illinois State Division of Highways
Ehlert Campaign Dance Set For April 7 At Lincoln School
Fritz Ehlert campaign efforts for sheriff advance with a fundraising dance planned for Saturday evening at Lincoln School gymnasium. Tickets available at Rockrohr real estate office or from committee chair Joe Locher. Ed Brookfelt notes strong local interest and invites more supporters to submit lists of friends and relatives in the county for campaign literature.
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Fritz” Ehlert
Lincoln School
Rockrohr
Joe Locher
Depositors Still Have Unclaimed Funds at Thornton State Bank
Thornton State Bank in Thorn ton tells customers to withdraw to liqu date but about 300 depositors have a total of $35 000 un claimed. Cashier W B Bielfeldt says the bank remains open in hopes depositors reclaim funds. Unclaimed money will go to the state auditor after five years and, if still unpaid, return to bank stockholders.
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Thornton State Bank
Thornton
W. ©. Bielfeldt
Bowen School District 133 Holds Director Election
A school election will take place at the Bowen School building District 133 on Saturday April 14 to elect one three year director. Polls open from 1 p m to 5 p m Mrs Eliza Dengler acts as Clerk.
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Bowen
District
Eliza Dengler
Beauty Shops Enforce NRA Code On Chicago South Side
Beautician's local No 587 A with twenty four shops last week put into effect a code of fair practice to ensure dependable service. Fred M Sauer says employees receive fair wages and working hours, plus benefits for illness, strengthening shop quality and consumer protection.
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NRA
Chicago
Beautician
Fred M. Sauer
School District 148 to Hold April 14 Election
The school election for School District 148 is set for Saturday April 14 from 12 to 7 pm. Six citizens seek seats on the board led by President John J Conners who has no opposition. Nominees include Harold F Miller Albert Cresse W Harold Stanley Peter A Lundquist for the 38 year seats and Elmer H Krause Andrew O Skye for the one year terms.
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John J. Conners
Harold F. Miller
Albert Cresse
W. Harold Stanley
Peter A. Lundquist
Elmer H. Krause
Andrew O. Skye
Notice to Vehicle Owners in Dolton Final grace period ends May 1 1984
Village Board sets May 1 1984 as the final day of grace for vehicle licenses. After that arrests and prosecutions will follow says Village Clerk WM G Dolton. Community chorus meets at village hall April 2 at 7 30 p m. Leyden Avenue Cleaners closes Thursday afternoons after April 5.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Leyden Avenue Cleaners and Repair Shop
Banks Rewarded as Deposits Rise and Confidence Returns
Three local banks report substantial increases in deposits since the last tally. After years of withdrawals, bankers say customers are now smiling as money safety and insurance reassure the public. Depositing locally is encouraged to support the community.
Postmaster General Bans Circulars From Home Mail Boxes
Farley issued an January 3 order prohibiting un stamped mail from private boxes and directing carriers to remove dodgers and advertising material for regular postage. He said overstuffed boxes create citizen anger and clutter.
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Farley
Progressive Party Meeting Notice at Highlawn Hose House
The regular meeting of the Progressive Party will be held at the Highlawn Hose House Monday evening March 26.
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Progressive Party
Highlawn Hose House
Easter Permanent At Caroline's Beauty Shop
Easter permanent services priced at 1.95 and up offered at Caroline's Beauty Shop located at 209 Fast 128th Street with contact by phone Dolton 684. Ad promotes a beauty salon special.
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Caroline’s
Fast 128Th St
Dolton
Easter Friday and family notices fill Riverdale brief
Local notes report Donald Jenness's travel to Chicago after his mother's death and family prayers for Bobby Wilkens, with other community items. Fire, church, and school social details appear along with Easter flower ads and a reminder of Good Friday and Easter events.
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Donald Jenness
Yates American Machine Co
San Francisco
Cal
Chicago
Clifford Wilkens
Fort Wayne
Ind
Riverdale
Clifford
Bobby
Riverdale Village Board Sets May 1 Tax Payment Limit
Riverdale village board met March 27 with all members present. Trustees discussed arterial street design, routes under tracks, water meter installation in the Park District, and requests to file with authorities. The village seeks highway fixes at Halsted street bridge approaches.
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Riverdale Vilage Board
Claussen
Torpy
Zornow
Department of Public Works
State of Illinois
Illinois Commerce Commission
Ashland Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio
Burns
Henry
Indiana Avenue
138Th
Riverdale Park
Park District
State Highway Department
Halsted Street Bridge
Dolton Village Board Notes March Meeting
Dolton officials discussed nuisance from Malloy Coal Company yards and pledged action. The board approved several bills, confirmed payroll funds, and reported cinders for street repairs. Signage for precinct boundaries was placed, and repairs to a water main near Foster residence were planned after a highway permit.
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Dolton
John Conners
Malloy Coal Company
Dickelman
Malloy
Schnoor
Schmoor
Erffmeyer
Maurer
Schuman
Weber
Lincoln
Irving Avenues
State Highway Department
Sibley Street
Foster
Free Christian Science Lecture at Masonic Temple
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces a free public lecture on Christian Science to be held Tuesday evening April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple at 1b4th and Turlington avenues.
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Christ
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Masonic Temple
Turlington Ave
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