School Notes from Bowen District Preview District Festival
Bowen School Notes report class standings for boys and girls, names possible all star George Dengler with subs Andrew Baumgartner and Gordon Claussen, and announce commencement seating by invitation. Suncrest Division 7 Festival at Glenwood on May 27 includes races, jumps, and a ball game. last year classes B and C won 6 to 5 in seven innings. Achievement Banner recipients listed as Gordon Claussen, Margaret Spoor, Peggy Wilkens, and Viola Reich.
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BOWEN
Riverdale
George Dengler
Andrew Baumgartner
Gordon Claussen
George
Glenwood
Positon
Margaret Spoor
Peggy Wilkens
Viola Reich
Seymour School Defeats Lincoln Avenue in Baseball
The Seymour School of Blue Island beat Lincoln Avenue School 11 to 7 on Wednesday night. Sixth graders from Chicago Street School played Lincoln Avenue Thursday night. The fourth and fifth graders visit the Field Museum Friday, and the third grade presents Jack and the Beanstalk Friday afternoon.
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Seymour School
Blue Island
Chicago Street
Field Museum
Highlawn School Sixth Grade Cot ton Project Report
Lawrence Jaeger notes the Sixth grade growing a cotton plantation in class with sprouting seeds and drawings. First and Second Grades feature a project with ten snake trees, a rainbow fish in a pond, flowers, stone sidewalks, and a field trip to Riverdale Park to gather ideas.
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Lawrence Jaeger
Riverdale Park
Old Ironsides and the Guerriere in War Story
Ruth Krause recounts the first sea battle of the war as the Constitution defeated the Guerriere and later captured the Java. The piece notes the ship’s nickname Old Ironsides and clarifies the iron name was figurative, not literal.
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Ruth Krause
Europe
Java
Old Ironsides Fights On As Navy Seeks Funds
The text recalls naval duels where ten ships clashed with American vessels and notes the Prescient and Chesapeake were captured after Washington wore down the fleet. Between 1812 and 1815 the frigate Old Iron Sides fought forty battles without defeat, and supporters now raise money to remodel the historic ship.
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Prescient
Chesapeake
Old Ironsides
Guerriere
Ten children play ball near schoolhouse window
Ten children played with a hard ball owned by Kath ryn Hand. A throw during play hit the window above the southeast wall after the ball landed in water. Some say wind aided the impact. The group agrees they must pay for the damage to learn not to play with hard balls near the schoolhouse.
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Kathryn Hand
Billy Johnston
Frank
Billy
Names of Yyoem Authors Spark a Puzzling Debate
John VanRossem claims the Yyoem is original and mocks claims from Tennyson, Longfellow, and Emerson. He insists the true author is Johnny VanRossem, amid a chorus of debated attributions to many rumored names.
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Benny
Ned
Izzy
Fred
Lukey
Jill
Louis
Phil
Bill
John VanRossem
Yyoem
Originaal
Tennyson
Longfellow
Emerson
Johnny VanRossem
North Illinois District Conference at Freeport May 18 to 22 1927
The 40th annual conference of the North Illinois District will convene at St. John's Evangelical Church Freeport Illinois from May 18 to 22 1927. Immanuel Evangelical church Dalton is represented by Pastor Wm. Kreis and Mr H Dillner. No preaching services on May 22 with Sunday school as usual.
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North Illinois
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Freeport
H. Dillner
Immanuel Evang. Church
Dalton
Wm. Kreis
Paul’s Lutheran Church Service and Congregation Meeting
The Missouri Synod parish on 188th Street and Leyden Ave announces Divine services in German at 9.80 and English at 10.45 a.m. on May 15, with Sunday school at 9:15. A Get together for the entire congregation is scheduled May 23 at 7:45 p.m. The church emphasizes congregational singing and features the hymn tradition led by Pastor W. J. Kemnitz.
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Paul's Lutheran Church
Leyden Ave
Missouri Synod
Martin Luther
M. Luther
God
W. J. Kemnitz
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Services
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church located at 138th Street and Wabash Avenue invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with graded classes and morning worship at 10 30 a m featuring a sermon titled Comfort Seekers and a children's sermon.
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OUR Saviour’s Luth
United Luth. Church In America
Wabash Ave
Community Church Schedule and Charity Offering Notes
Tonight at 7.30 teacher training then 8.10 choir practice. A Mississippi Flood Relief Fund collection was taken last Sunday. Sunday at 3.00 portable chapel dedication at Des Plaines. All welcome. Next Wednesday 18th 8.00 fellowship and get together. Children’s Day June 12th 7.00 p m Our Saviors invites outsiders and friends. Poster quotes from scripture and Rev Edw A Voorhees pastor.
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Mississippi Flood Relief Fund
Des Plaines
Peter
Edw
A. Voorhees
First Methodist Church Sunday Services and Sessions
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 o clock with special music. Epworth League at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Junior choir and Mr Clyde Radabaugh will sing solos. Public welcome. Pastor A A Myers
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Epworth League Society
Clyde Radabaugh
A. A. Myers
Supers beaten by Cardinals 19 to 7 as Kortum stars
The Supers struggled in fielding and pitching while Kortum hit two home runs, including a two run shot in the second inning and another with three men on in the sixth. Struss left with a sore arm, McCloskey and McGrain replaced, and Bassette upbraids the defense as a shake up looms for next Sunday's clash with Lateks A C.
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Cardinals
Kortum
Struss
McCloskey
McGrain
Mgr. Bassette
Riverdale Arrows Triumph in Debut at 186th Street Park
The Riverdale Arrows opened at their new park on 186th street with a dominant win over the Fernwood Roosters by 19 to 2. Arrows pitcher or batter details are not provided.
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Riverdale Arrows
186Th Street
Arrows
Fernwood Roosters
Arrows Triumph Over Dodgers In Eight Run Rally
Mohr pitched for the Arrows limiting the Dodgers to four hits with three walks and thirteen strikeouts. The Arrows broke the game open in the eighth with eight runs after a tight contest. Reich hit two doubles and three singles, batting .1000 for both games, while Scalie Miller flashed fielding brilliance with a leaping shoe string catch in the seventh. Dodgers 000020 02 0 four Arrows 01012108 x8. Next Sunday the Arrows host the Thornton Whcats at Arrows Park East 186th Street.
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A. C
Andrew Mohr
Arrows
Dodgers
T. Reich
Scalie” Miller
Thornton
Clovers Triumph 5-4 Over Venetians In Thrilling Win
The Clovers beat the Venetians 5 to 4 to extend their streak to four games. Marcus led the Clovers with twenty strikeouts and two hits before suffering a wrist injury ruling him out for a month. Next Sunday the Clovers face the Mark Terriers as they seek audience support.
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Clovers
Aduca
Chiena
Tiberti
Marcus
Lyons
Kortum
Curlette
Nolan
Venetians
Corridini
Degard
Pellegrenne
Kiel
Antonopolis
Munde
Quife
Guastallo
Chuck Marcus
Mark Terriers
Chicaago
Miller
Dodgers Organize for Home Games Sunday May 15
The Dodgers announce a home schedule starting Sunday May 15 at 134th and Forest Avenue Riverdale. Star lineup includes J. Albrecht H. Koenckke F. Bruhn F. Ehlert B. Meyers H. Lotz P. Miller L. Schlie man J. Evers L. Hott W. Krueger E. Hartford W. Williamson. First opponent is Calumet A. C a fast team likely to provide a good game.
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134Th
Forest Avenue
Riverdale
Dodgers
J. Albrecht
H. Koenckke
F. Bruhn
F. Ehlert
B. Meyers
H. Lotz
P. Miller
L. Schlieman
J. Evers
L. Hott
W. Krueger
E. Hartford
W. Williamson
Calumet A. C
Glutton for Punishment
A Chicago item notes a man knocked down every ten minutes as a quip from The Outlook. The brief comment highlights a rougher urban scene and a wry reaction to hardship.
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Chicago
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Johnny van Rosser
Ruth Arouse
Ironsides
Lincoln Avenue School
Highlawn School
Charlie
Russ
Abie
Guss
Pedro
Matt
Thomas
Pat
Andy
Joe
Ikey
Moe
Him
Immanuel Evan
Church
First Methodist Church
Laters A. C
Lateks A. C’s
Supers
St. Paul's Church
William May
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale, Il
Vally
Roseland
Buick Sales Co
Michigan Ave
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