Twenty Years Ago in Dalton and South Holland
Local notes recount new homes on Lincoln avenue and a modern residence in Dalton. Patrons from Chicago Heights visit, and Roy Smythe moves to Panama Iowa to farm his 80 acres while selling his pool hall to his brother. Fire safety mishaps at Charles Waterman’s yard, and Hozzie farm work. Fernwood box factory starts with 6 000 boxes and pianos given away locally amid social chatter. A newborn girl born May 7 at Blue Island hospital prompts pride among local jurists.
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Roy C. Smythe
Dolton
Panama
Iowa
Roy
Stanley
South Holland
Thornton Fire Department
Peter Santeford
Roseland
Harry de Young
Albert Huizenga
Fernwood
al A. R. Tilstra
John Shilling
A. Huizenga
T. M. Vanderaa
Ten Years Ago With The Pointer
Richard Hess Sr went to Garfield Park hospital on Thursday May 1 for a hernia operation. Dr Berger performed the surgery and Dick is getting along fine with many home friends expecting his return in a few days. Judge Edward J Schulte is one of
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Richard Hess, Sr
Garfield Park Hospital
Dr. Berger
Edward J. Schulte
Harwell Thompson Monument In Oak Lawn Cemetery
A large Norway granite headstone with a gray granite base is set in the Thompson lot at Oak Lawn cemetery. The front reads Dedicated to the memory of our son, Harwell, who gave his life for his country. Two large vases flank the main stone in a dignified, ornamented memorial.
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Thompson Lot
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Harwell
Pretty home wedding in South Holland ties two couples
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs L H Butler of Baton Rouge visit sister Mrs P A Anker in South Holland. A pretty home wedding at the Playmert home on May 1 joined Anna Playmert to Tony Scheringa of Gary Indiana. The ceremony by Rev Van Dyk drew about fifty guests. Mr William J Anker and Lulu Henneberry wed at Crown Point April 27. Mr Leonard T Vanderaa and Miss ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland News
L. H. Butler
Baton Rouge
P. A. Anker
South Holland
A. Playmert
Anna
Tony Scheringa
Gary
Ind
van Dyk
William J. Anker
Lulu Henneberry
Crown Point
Leonard T. Vanderaa
Minnie De Boer and Henry Voss wed in Leota May sixth
Minnie De Boer of Leota Minnesota and Henry Voss were united in marriage in Leota on May 6 and plan to reside in Lansing Iowa. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Voss on May 2. A household shower honored Miss Lois Dalenberg with many attendees listed.
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Minnie de Boer
Leota
Minn
Lansing
Henry Voss
Lois Dalenberg
Winnie Anker
Sophia Anker
Abbie Anker
Ruth Paarlberg
Bess Paarlberg
Mary Prince
Nellie Prince
Wilhelmina Go
Village Board Updates and New Appointments
The village board continued, noting a broken second story and plans to replace it. A Builders Association fee proposal and water line extensions for coal yards were discussed. New officers and staff were appointed, and a meeting with Malloy Coal Co. was set for May 17 to address coal dust.
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Builders Association of Chicago
FE. M. Craig
Cook County
Erffmeyer
Dalton Fire Dept
Malley Coal Co
Sanitary Engineering Labratory
L. Edward Brookfelt
Monarch Roofing Co
J. W. Malloy
Fire and Water Committee
Summerfield
Berger
Dickelman
George H. Schaefer
Wm. F .Propper
Robert Weidner
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James McLaughlin
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Rath
Chicago Heights
Frank Miller
Charles Huebner
Ilinois University School of Pharmacy
Walter May
Frank Oppenhuis
Hoxie Farm
Thornton
Frank
Charles Waterman
Mr. Waterman
United States
Blue Island Hospital
Pointer
Harwell Thompson
Dolton, Ill
Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
Kenilworth
Melve
Per Service
Dick Hoyt
Poe
Hochman Avenue
Hammond
Riverdale
A. J. Allen
Prop
Riverdale, IH
Acme Coal CO
138Th Street
Union Ave
Illinois
Commodore
Acme
J. F. Kettles
State Line Ave
Calumet City
Holland, Tl
Ham
Harvey
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