Birthday Cheer Shapes A Small Town Party
Evelyn Neath marked her 5th birthday with a kindergarten gathering on May 13 despite rain. Guests included Dorothy Petersen, Henrietta Kasper, Grace Lawall, Myrtle Dilmmer, Herbert Horton, Harold Kinser, and William Dorman. E C Fogarty of the B and O C T R R visited Dolton and Riverdale noting local changes and future promise. J M Deam Carl Hinkle Carl Brage M H Jenmess and Abe Weimer traveled to Union City Ohio where Weimer earned the third degree in the Masonic lodge. Abe rode the coat as a Western cowboy.
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Evelyn Neath
Dorothy Petersen
Henrietta Kasper
Grace Lawall
Myrtle Dilmmer
Herbert Horton
Harold Kinser
William Dorman
E. C. Fogarty
Dolton
Riverdale
Fogarty
Dalton
J. M. Deam
Carl Hinkle
Carl Brage
M. H. Jenmess
Abe Weimer
Union City
Ohio
Weimer
Masonic Lodge
Abe
South Holland Band Elects Officers in Twenty Years Ago Look
South Holland news recalls the band election of officers John De Young as president John Van Zanten Jr as vice president and director Harry Van Der Aa as secretary and treasurer The piece notes a concert in their new stand and local village updates including road repairs hospital visit and new Maxwell car purchase.
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South Holland News
South Holland Band
John de Young
John van Zanten
Harry van der Aa
Cornelius van Kanegan
van Drunen
Roy van Drunen
Jake Meeboer
Indiana Avenue
159Th Street
Cornelius Trump
Wesley Hospital
Jennie van
North Holland
Mich
Chris de Graff
Harry P. de Young
Styles in women's hats provoke comment across decades
A feature notes evolving hat fashions from various decades and jokes that by 1937 they may laugh at 1936 models. The piece includes readers’ reactions and a playful exchange on style progress.
Boston Eatery Serves Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
A Boston restaurant adds pumpkin pie ice cream to its menu, offering a seasonal twist. The dessert blends pumpkin pie flavors into a creamy treat for diners seeking autumnal bites.
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Boston
Ten Years Ago With the Pointer in Riverdale
Ten years ago Riverdale's Peter Kurz, the "movie show man," smiles as he visits home on Wednesday night. His family grows to four boys and three girls, with plans for an "Our Gang Show." Carl Maurer, war veteran and Paul Gall Post commander, underwent appendicitis surgery at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
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Peter Kurz
Riverdale
Cds
Baby
Peter
Our Gang
Carl Maurer
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acme Petroleum Co
Ple
Carl Dieck
Lincoln and
Park Avenues
Wilcox
Lincoln Avenue
Carl
D. C. Noble
Columbia City
Ind
Kinney
South Holland News Ten Years Ago Highlights Gratitude
The South Holland band thanks local business men for donations and Theodore Huizenga for services. James Wilhoit is seriously ill after a sudden heart attack. A baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Dick Van Dommelin. Seventh and eighth graders toured the Stock Yards and Field Museum with Miss Van Kalker. William De Vries of Platte, South Dakota, visits relatives after 48 years out of state. A Evanston incident shows a woman boards a bus, ties her shoe, then thanks the conductor.
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South Holland
Theodore Huizenga
James Wilhoit
Dick van Dommelin
The
Christian School
Miss van Kalker
William de Vries
Platte
South Dakota
Wife cries out in sleep during Knox divorce suit
In Knoxville Tennessee a young bride testifies her husband George pinched her leg as she slept and she cried out Quit Frank. He sues for divorce.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Frank
George
Spring Concert Caps Thornton Musical Year
The Thornton annual orchestra and glee club spring concert, May 22, features Elaine Osberg and Steve Gladies as soloists. The program includes Rimsky Korsakov and Chabrier pieces with arrangements by Saint Saëns, plus vocal numbers and a violin obligato by John Sentesi. Florence Samuels directs the glee clubs with Myra Hayes as manager and a long list of assistants.
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H. S
Dorothy Britton
William H. Montelius
E. Chabrier
Nicholas Grieg
Braselton
Elwbs
O di Lasso
Graydon Clark
Saint-Saen
John Sentesi
Florence Samuels
Myra Hayes
Thornton Juniors Win Intra mural Track Meet
Thornton juniors won the intramural track meet at Thornton track on May 7 and 8 with 72 points. Henderson topped three events in 120 high hurdles low hurdles and broad jump. Kinsey and Murray doubled in sprints and middle distance while Patwick tied for first in high jump and pole vault and placed second in shot put.
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Thornton
Thornton Track
Henderson
Junoir
Kinsey
Murray
Patwick
Notice to Contractors for Work to be Constructed under MFT Law
The Village of Dolton invites sealed bids for Lincoln Avenue and Chicago Street improvements a Portland Cement Concrete reconstruction with curb gutter catch basins manholes and walks. Bids due 8 p m June 9 1936 at Village Hall. Proposals from Village Clerk or Suhr Berryman Peterson Suhr Inc 1380 N Wells St Chicago.
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Dalton
Dolton
Cook County
Illinois
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Suhr, Berryman, Peterson & Suhr, Inc
North Wells Street
Chicago
Village of
Robert C. Haney
Transportation speeds in historical context
The article compiles typical speeds for travel modes from a walker at four mph to an airplane at about two hundred mph, noting ranges for horse drawn vehicles seven mph, horseback twelve mph, automobiles fifty to sixty mph, trains sixty to ninety mph, and airplanes around two hundred mph, reflecting early 20th century transportation progress.
Berger School News Highlights May Events and Honors
The May schedule includes the spring operetta The Pastry Cook and the Pirate on Friday May 15 at 8 PM and graduations with a May 22 banquet and May 29 commencement at Berger. Honor rolls list George Boomsma Fredric Diekman and Corrinne Mellliham among others. Scout Sunday is observed May 17 with leaders and scouts attending services.
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Darla Valla
Robert Kickert
Rolland Herrman
Fredric Diekman
al Shapas
Virginia Vieiheine- Avenatal Baki
Budta
Ore
Beatrice Laws
Leora Milhahn
Leora Jane Mihahn
Berger
Hoover School
Thornton Hi Y Club Bean Feed to Be Held May 20
The Thornton Township High School Hi Y club hosts a bean feed in the school cafeteria at 6 30 PM on Wednesday May 20. Eligible guests include Hi Y members invited by the club charter members outstanding leaders and faculty dads. James Hammers John Bottema James Dalenberg Tom Newman and Earl Delano organize the event with Miss Alten supervising refreshments. Rev Raymore of Roseland will be principal speaker and Montelis head of music will present magic acts. Hi Y members will provide the remaining entertainment at a 35 cent plate fee. James Witgott Melvin Edwards Andrew Garry and James Spencer handle sales.
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Thornton Township
James Witgott
Melvin Edwards
Andrew Garry
James Spencer
Budapest Lightboats Rescue Suicidal Bridges Danupe Incidents
Budapest operates a fleet of lightboats to rescue people attempting suicide from bridges over the Danube River. The urban effort targets critical hot spots along the river, aiming to prevent self harm and provide rapid support.
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Budapest
Hungary
Danube River
Bootleg Milk Dealer Arrested by Chicago Heights Health Inspectors
Joseph Cappotelli a Sauk trail resident was seized on East 23rd street by Inspectors C P Caldwell and Leslie Brill and booked at police headquarters. He faces three city charges selling uninspected milk without a permit using an unmarked bottle and vehicle and may face state charges. several other wildcat dealers are under health department surveillance.
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Chicago Heights Star
C. P. Caldwell
Leslie Brill
Health Department
Joseph Cappotelli
Sauk Trail
Steger
East 23Rd Street
Ilis
Justice of the Peace
D. H. Shapiro
Caldwell
Brookley Biologics Controversy on Race and Intelligence
An article by Robert Hair surveys racial stereotypes and alleged biological differences in facial features, hair, brain size, and intelligence across ethnic groups. It cites wartime intelligence test results and claims about foods affecting brain function, presenting a controversial and contested view of human variation.
Enmity Turns To Mine: Dickeys Face Off In Sox Yankee Matchup
The Red Sox and Yankees clash as Bill Dickey of the Yankees stands with his brother George Skeets Dickey of Boston behind him. The brothers, on opposing teams, symbolize a storied rivalry in baseball.
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Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Creorge
Skeets
Dickey
Red Sox
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