York War Hero Tells Students Don’t Give Up In Any Undertaking
Sergeant Alvin C. York, celebrated WWI hero, lectured at Thornton Township high school on courage and education. He recounted his rare behind the German lines experience and the founding of the Alvin C. York Agricultural College in Tennessee, stressing perseverance and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Mountaineer
Alvin C. York
Harvey
Thornton Township High School
York
France
328Th Infantry
82Nd Division
Tennessee
Flanders Field
England
Ladies' Sewing Circle presents Wanted a Man play
The Immanuel church Dalton group will stage a home talent play titled Wanted a Man on Friday evening May 16 at 8 pm in the Lincoln avenue school auditorium. Admission is 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue School
Booster Club Plans Road Dinner May 16 in Homewood
The Southern Cook County Booster club hosts a better roads dinner on Friday evening May 16 at Homewood where community reps will map a five year road building and widening program. Speakers include County Commissioner William Busse, Commissioner John W. Jaranowski, and Robi Kingery of the Chicago Regional Planning Organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Cook County
Chicago Regional Planning Organization
Booster Club
Clarence A. Hercules
Harvey
King Williams
Chicago Heights
Thos. F. Kinney
Riverdale
Homer B. Clemmons
Blue Island
Harris Dante
J. A. Thiel
Frank Cowing
N. W. Edwards
Homewood
John E. Steinhart
Albert Stoltz
Elmer Berger
W. H. Baker
Dalton
Daniel Brumley
Fred Law
Flossmoor
Frank Stachowicz
W. E. Conners
Calumet City
Adam Int Hout
Thornton
J. H. Montgomery
Anthony Meter
Lansing
J. J. Gouwens
Ray Maglore
South Holland
Walter Haines
W. L. Voss
Community events and bake sale notices in Dolton 1930
A schedule of local activities includes a Bunced party by Doldale Re bekah Lodge No. 79 with afternoon and evening sessions on May 27, 1930, at 2 30 and 8 00, plus door prizes. The Lincoln Avenue PTA plans a bake sale for Girl Scouts Troop No. 1 on May 10 at Anders and Koch's groceries at 1 pm. Dr. Percy Clark will address the Chicago Street School PTA meeting with a solo by Mrs. Charles Slaughter. a strong program is planned for Friday night May 9, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doldale
Dolton
Percy Clark
The
Social Hygiene and
University of Chicago
Chicago Street
Charles Slaughter
Chicago Street School
Catherine Thomsen
T. T
Thomsen
St. Francis Hospital
Emil C. Kasten
Marian
New York
John Propper
Frederick
Rochester University
Charles Roush
William
George
Lorraine
Cayuga
Ind
Roush
JC. Roush
Albert Roush
Helen Buchler
Walter Reinke
126Th Street
Riverdale
144Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
W. Laurenz
Olga
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
McVey
T. T. High School
Ingalls Memorial Hospital Opens New Wing on National Hospital Day
Ingalls Memorial Hospital invites friends to inspect the new wing on Monday afternoon May 12 from 1 to 5 p m in celebration of National Hospital Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Water Shut Off Citywide Hydrant Work Delays Service
The city water department announces Riverdale and Dalton water supply will be shut off Sunday May 11 from 6 a m until evening to accommodate connection for the new Illinois Central water main. Citizens are advised to stock up on water for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Department
Riverdale
Dalton
Illinois Central Water Main
Health Notes Announces Mid Month Baby Weighing Conference
A nursing program adds a mid month conference for mothers of young babies to align with doctor meetings. The first session is Thursday May 15 at 2 p m at the Health Center in Dalton. Private physicians’ cases welcomed. Captain Price will lecture May 12 week for Berger and Bowen seventh and eighth graders with home nursing and infant care by Miss Itter. Lost dark brown billfold with nine dollars and government cards. $20 reward. Inquiries at Pointer office.
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Dalton
Captain Price
University of Chicago
Berger
Bowen
Miss Itter
Inquire Pointer Office
Taxpayers Seek Writ to Force Tax Board Action
Calumet township taxpayers file a writ of mandamus to compel the board of review to hear 8,500 tax valuation complaints ignored amid rush to issue 1928 tax bills. Attorneys expect a court fight likely to reach the state supreme court. a demurrer may be filed as the first step while bills may go out to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Calumet Township
Wm. Struckmann
Thomas Taylor
Circuit Court
Township Committee
State Supreme Court
Taxes Collected As Bloom Township Starts 1928 Levy
Tax collection begins in Chicago Heights and Bloom Township with a $4.72 per $100 rate, higher than 1927. First tax books arrive, clerks under Manuel Sultan handle payments for about ten days before moving books to Chicago. Delinquency penalties apply. Nearby towns show reduced rates and Bloom Township expects two weeks to finish collecting the 1928 taxes as real estate valuation more than doubles from 9.21 million to 18.05 million dollars.
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Chicago Heights
City Hall
Council Chamber
Manuel Sultan
Chicago
Bloom Township
Glenwood
Homewood
Steger
Flossmoor
South Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights Star
Mother's Day Services Noted Across Churches
Mother's Day services will be observed in most churches on Sunday May 11. The note recalls the debt owed to mothers for the love and life they give, urging gratitude and recognition of their sacrifice.
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Mother
Garden Club Notes and Upcoming Flower Show Plans
Miss E M Langford entertained the Garden Club on May 2. Mrs George Geilhufe spoke on Perennials and colors for the Borders of the Garden. A May 28 gathering at 144th and Stewart is planned to discuss exhibits for Our Own Flower Show in August.
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E. M. Langford
Garden Club
George Geilhufe
Fred Dunn
144Th and
Stewart
Riverdale Notes Include Funerals and Local Appointments
Riverdale residents report funeral services for Ernest Kettler in Milwaukee with many friends in attendance. Dr. Andrew Nady to open an eye ear nose and throat office in Dolton on May 15. Ashland avenue reroutes and plans to become part of Governor's Highway with paving advances noted.
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Riverdale
Ernest Kettler
Milwaukee
Kettler
Weiss Chapel
Ladies of Tumanuel Church
Ladies Aid and Sewing Circle
Andrew Nady
Indiana Avenue
Schmidt
F. W. Schmidt
Nady
Mohawks Extend Winning Streak as Ivanhoe Opens Strong
Ivanhoe opened its season with an 8 to 8 tie in a pitcher’s duel, Nelson doubling for the first hit off Klay Mulley who pitched seven strong innings. Bruegman hit a homer and fielded well, with J Albrecht tossing two innings of shutout relief. The next game Sunday pits Ivanhoe against the B B R Cubs at Turner Field, with Gore slated to start for the Cubs and a strong Ivanhoe battery of Mailby, Lambert, Albrecht and Nelson.
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Ivanhoe
Nelson
Klay Mulley
J. Albrecht
Bruegman
Wink Brothers
Lansing
Thomas
Schultz
B. B. R. Cubs
Hammond
Turner Field
Gore
Detroit
Mailby
Lambert
Albrecht
Arrows Win First League Game
The Arrows won their first league game after a 23 to 11 slugfest. Trinity started strong in the first inning with three runs, opening a scoring burst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoes
Arrows
Our Boys
Trinity
Golf Season Opens At Pipe O Peace Grounds
Manager August F. Wendt reports the largest gathering last Sunday at the Pipe O Peace Golf Grounds by Halsted Street and the Calumet River. He invites newcomers to learn the game and welcomes guests, noting strong growth at Lincolnshire Country Club east of Crete and rising popularity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August F. Wendt
Pipe O’ Peace
Halsted Street
Calumet River
Gus
Lincolnshire Country Club
Crete
Dolton Scout Tenderfoot and Second Class Ranks Reported
Dolton Troop 1 completed Tenderfoot and Second Class requirements at a Board of Review last Friday led by Scoutmaster John Kollar. Riverdale Troop 797 and Dolton Troop 1 conflict over a rally date, causing an indefinite postponement. Dr Kollar, a new school board president, donated badges for Signaling First Aid and Outdoor Cooking to outstanding scouts.
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Dolton
Board of Review
John Kollar
Buster Nuzzo
James Miller
Riverdale
Kollar
R. V. Trimble
Stout
Buchanan
Mich
Dalton
Mrs Alban Reich Sr Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Dal ton honors Mrs Alban Reich Sr on her 83rd birthday today May 9. She remains among the town’s oldest residents with good health and a cheerful smile. Her son Adolph of Saint Joseph Michigan is visiting to help celebrate this evening and well wishes flow for many more joyful anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban Reich, Sr
Dalton
Adolph
St. Joe
Mich
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Busse and
Jaranowski
Ingalls Memorial
Calumet
L. E. Reich
al. Heinke
Samuel Hunt
Jacksonville
Ilinois
State Firemen’s Association
Earl Dumais
Paul Jago
Louis
Joe Rubinkc
Wren
Martin
Sheridan Avenue
Ashland Avenue
148Rd Street
Wood Street
Kankakee
Dalton Fire Department
Bodner Bros. Carnival Company
Our Saviour’s
Helen Dornblaser Bechtolt
Boy Scout News
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