Woodmen Rally Promises Big Evening in Riverdale
Calumet Camp of Modern Woodmen plans a major event on Thursday May 27 with Head Banker Aleshire State Lecturer Gilroy Director Tanner and State Deputy Townley to attend Invitations have gone to nearby camps and many wood choppers are expected to join a parade through Riverdale and Dalton Meet at Village hall Riverdale by 7 p m consisting of Woodmen members and guests to attend the festivities Consul Ed Norton Camp Clerk C Berger and Chief Forester Raymond Baumgartner lead local organizers urging wide attendance
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Calumet
Aleshire
Gilroy
Tanner
Townley
Riverdale
Dalton
Calumet Camp
Ed. Norton
C.,w. Berger
Cheif
W G Williams Dies After Long Illness at Dalton Home
W G Williams longtime C and E I yards employee died at 402 Fredericka Street Dalton Saturday May 15 aged 54 years 10 months 2 days He was a member of Calumet Camp 5142 M W A and Woodmen attended the funeral Funeral services were held Tuesday May 18 at the house and Dalton M E Church Dr Albritton officiated Interment Oakland Cemetery He is survived by his widow two daughters Eva Mrs Theodore Zoller Riverdale and Augusta Mrs Anthony Michalski Dalton and other relatives and friends
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W. G. Williams
C. & E. I. Yards
Fredericka Street
Dalton
Calumet Camp No
Woodmen
Dalton M. E
Albritton
Oakland Cemetery
Eva
Theodore Zoller
Riverdale
Augusta
Anthony Michalski
Riverdale Boys Open Season With Win and Track Results
Riverdale defeated Cottage Grove 8 to 1 at Chicago Heights last Friday May 14. Unruh struck out eleven. Cogswell will return this week boosting the lineup as Riverdale aims to improve after a 2-1 record and prepares for Hazel Crest. The girls and boys track meet results list winners in shot put sprints jumps and running events with multiple Riverdale athletes placing.
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Cottage Grove
Chicago Heights
Riverdale
Unruh
Cogswell
Hazel Crest
Hedtke
Edna Tuck
Louise Altringer
Mae Carmen
Lola Collett
Dorothy Wilkens
Dorothy Reich
Phoebe Norman
Collett
Vandermeyde
H. Zornow
T. Hedtke
McGrain
T. Bush
W. Stutzhiem
Roy Wilkins
Hankey
Wilkens
Bush
Theo. Hedtke
H. McGrain
Theo. Bush
W. Sturhiem
Neering
Water Tax Collection Dates Announced in Riverdale
Village collector Anton Strosinski announces water tax collections at the Riverdale village hall on May 3 6 10 13 17 and 20 from 7 to 10 p m. He urges residents to pay promptly to avoid penalties.
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Anton Strosinski
Riverdale
Dolton Bakery Holds Line on Prices Despite Bread Rise
Notice states bakery prices stay unchanged with fruit pies priced at 25 cents. Encourages customers to try their goods.
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Dolton Bakery
Weber Marries Edna Moller in Blue Island Union
W H Weber aged 60 of Blue Island long time Cook County Board of Assessors member and Republican leader wed Edna Moller 43 last Thursday. It is his second marriage following the death of his first wife three years ago. The couple left Thursday night for the derby at Lounsville.
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William H. Weber
Blue Island
Cook County
Some Girl (With Apologies to B. L. T.)
A nostalgic poem recalls a girl’s grace and voice not her looks or cooking. The speaker remembers a moment when she offered a bottle of wine to comfort him, saying Dad has a lot to spare, a line evoking sentiment and memory.
Memorial and Pentecost Services at Dalton Methodist Church
The Dalton Methodist Church announces morning and evening services with sermons on Pentecost and Methodist unity. Memorial services will be held May 30 at the local church with Dr J L Albritton delivering the sermon in joint observance with the Grand Army of the Republic and other veterans groups.
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Des Moines
Epworth League
Methodist
Dalton
J. L. Albritton
Ridge Mrs Waterman Attends Des Moines Conference
Mrs Charles Waterman left Monday to join her husband at the Methodist Conference in Des Moines Iowa. Mr and Mrs Wallace Nieske of Chicago visited Mr and Mrs Norman Engle on Sunday. Albert Meyer Sr moved to South Holland Tuesday. Luella Engle hosted a Sunday school class supper in appreciation of the boys efforts during rehearsal at the school house. Confirmation class exam at G M E church Sunday evening at 7 80 All welcome.
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Charles Waterman
G. M. EE
Local Dalton notes on business openings and community events
The Dalton area reports a planned reopening of the Illinois Brick yard 35 next Monday after a railroad strike disruption. Rumors say Swift & Co. may have bought the old Pullman Farm near the Asbestos Shingle Co. and Indiana avenue. Local church groups hold meetings and fundraisers through May 27, with a public mass meeting set for May 25 at the Dalton theatre.
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Illinois Brick O
Dalton
Swift & Co
Pullman
Asbestos Shingle Co
Indiana Avenue
I. C
Dalton M. E
J. O. Nairn
S. E. Trussell
Jenny Kientz
Ferdinand Gallegos
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Theodore Schlueter
St. Mary’s Church
Adelma
Hazel Ida Schlueter
Otto Schleuter
John Gertzen
South Shore Hospital
St. Mary’s Hall
Co-Operative Society of America
Dalton Theatre
Louis H. Bergold
Florence
Herbert
Roseburg
Oregon
F. O. Bergold
Bergold
Chas. Foghi
Fernwood
G. A. Bergold
Home Above All Chief School of Human Virtues
A short, reflective note on the central role of schooling in shaping virtues, duties, and emotional life. It cites Tlome as the leading school of human virtues and speaks to the responsibilities, joys, sorrows, and hopes tied to education. The passage emphasizes human life centered on moral development within schooling.
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Tlome
Channing
Silly Beliefs About Moon Folklore Persist
The article notes continuing folk beliefs that a felon on the finger is caused by pointing at the moon and that headaches come from having hair cut during a crescent moon. It presents these as superstition still held in some communities.
First Lesson in Politics Warns Candidates
An Atchison Globe opinion note advises aspiring candidates that no one will admit they will not vote for you. The author frames political campaigning as a test of perseverance and public appeal in early civic life.
Card of Thanks for sympathy and floral tributes
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the loss of our wife and mother. Special thanks to the Royal Neighbors and Brotherhood of Railway Car Men for flowers and support. Raymond Highfield and Family.
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Raymond Highfield
Earth and Moon Surface and Volume Comparison
The article compares earth and moon sizes noting earth surface about 397,108,580 square miles and moon surface around 14,685,000 square miles. It cites earth mass as roughly 256,000,000 cubic miles and moon volume about one fortieth as great.
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Earth
Moon
Time Card Reprint Promises Handy Trains marked A and B
A reprinted time card notes revisions made last week and warns of several errors. It invites readers to cut out the card for home use and mentions special marked trains labeled a and b for reference.
Notice of Rate Change by Public Service Co of Northern Illinois
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois files schedules with the Public Utilities Commission of Illinois to increase gas and electric rates in Riverdale and Burnham Cook County. A copy of the proposed schedule is available at the Harvey office. Info on hearing times can be obtained from the PUC secretary in Springfield. George R. Jones, Secretary.
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Patrons of
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois
The
Public Service Company of Northern
Mlinoig
Public Utilities Commission of Illinois
Riverdale
Burnham
Cook
Harvey
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Ulinois
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
George R. Jones
Baseball Gossip by F. P. Ji
A column feature by F. P. Ji offers playful baseball tidbits and quick takes on players, teams, and upcoming games centered on clubhouse chatter and fan interest.
Govier Colts open season with 11 to 1 win over NYC R R
Govier Colts opened with a strong 11 to 1 victory over the NYC R R team last Sunday. Al derman Govier started the action by pitching the first ball and the club totaled 20 hits for 24 bases with 100 percent fielding. Unruh and Taylor each had three hits and five runs between them.
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Govier
Alderman Govier
Colts
Unruh
Taylor
Macina
Meredith
South Chicago Whales
Johnson
Bruno Bydek
Goviers
N.Y.C.R
119Th
Indiana Avenue
Steam vs visible vapor explained as condensation particles
The article clarifies that what is commonly called steam is actually fine moisture droplets formed by the condensation of true steam, which is not visible. It distinguishes between the unseen heat source and the visible white vapor often mistaken for steam.
Canada’s First Christian Marriage in Quebec City 1617
The first marriage solemnized in Canada occurred in Quebec City in 1617 between Etienne Couillard and Anne Hebert. This historic union happened nine years after Champlain founded the city.
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Canada
Etienne Couillard
Anne Hebert
Quebec City
City
Champlain
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