Wreck injures nurses and youths in Dolton collision
A two car crash at 147th street near South Holland involved a party of six Dolton boys and three nurses from Edward Hines Memorial hospital. The Vandenburg car rolled over, all occupants escaped with varying injuries. the nurses were hurt and the driver taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital. Witnesses said the other driver failed to stop at a red light.
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Ovlock
South Holland
147Th Street
Robert Vandenburg, Jr
Paul Hartman
Edward Hettich
Ernest Strassenburg
Frank Freehaus
Harold EK
17Th Street
Robert
Esther McKissig
Vandenburg
Miss McKissie Marcella Tegenkamp
Mary MccIntosh
Vehicle collision reported on Main Street and Chicago Street
Mrs Fanny Harved of 15142 Lexington Avenue failed to stop at Chicago Street after a collision on Main Street with Victor Jerry of 115 117th Place driving. Jerry’s car overturned. Mr and Mrs Jerry and three children unharmed though shaken.
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Fanny Harved
Lexington Avenue
Harvey
Dalton
Victor Jerry
117Th Place
Harved
Chicago Street
Main Street
Jerzy
Valparaiso Man Hurt After Crossing Incident
Clarence Wilson, of Valparaiso, driving a milk truck, was halted by a freight train at the Lincoln Avenue Harbor Railroad crossing. While wiping his windshield, he stepped from the track and was struck by Dr James F. Jemedas’s car. Wilson sustained a broken leg and ankle fracture. Dr Weidner treated the fractures at Rosebud Community Hospital, and Wilson left for home Monday with a leg in a cast.
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Clarence Wilson
Valparaiso
Lincoln Avenue Harbor R. R
James F. Jemedas
Bright Lez
Weidner
Rosebud Community Hospital
Wilson
Lez
Peddler Struck by Harbor Freight Train
Jon Kramer a peddler of 11722 Lafayette Avenue collided with a Harbor Freight train last Wednesday at 8 20 pm. He was taken to Th Weidlner s office and then Roseland Community Hospital. His truck front end was wrecked as he failed to see the train in time.
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Jon Kramer
Lafayette Avenue
Harbor
Th. Weidlner
Roseland Community Hospital
Load of AlkI Wrecked in Dolton Delivery
Umbert White of 545 Lincoln Avenue Dolton was making a hurried delivery of 40 gallons of alcohol last Monday evening at about 80 cents per customer when his supply ran low and the load was wrecked.
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Umbert White
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Italian Soldier Dies in Crash and Distillery Uncovered
A driver named Umbert, a former Italian army soldier with multiple bullet wounds, crashed on wet pavement near 147th Street Chicago Street and was rescued by Chief Ehlert. The wreck included a 500 gallon vat and a still. the distillery was destroyed and Umbert, who may have used the alias White, was jailed. The car and distillery were wrecked and officials noted his recent residence change and potential leniency due to health.
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147Th Street
Chicago Street
Ehlert
Rowife
Umbert
Sam
Regulation push over freight truck sizes in Illinois
Frank T. Sheets, chief state highway engineer, told the motor vehicle committee of the Illinois legislature that about a hundred freight trucks can damage roads more than a million Fords. He noted widespread complaints from across the state against large freight vans and multiple trailer units, arguing they harm highways more than other vehicles as bills to regulate length width height and weight are debated.
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Frank T. Sheets
Ilinois
Sheets
Don’t Pick Flowers in Our Yards Plea
Several families alert The Pointer to unfair picking of flowers from private yards. The writer notes the effort to plant tulips and shrubs and asks readers to seek owner's permission before picking. A reward offer of ten dollars is posted for the bird that took tulips found Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
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P. S
Judge DeYoung Sees President Hoover in Washington
Justice Frederic B. DeYoung of Illinois Supreme Court met President Hoover last Friday after an invitation from the White House. He praised the president for ability courage and patriotism and commented on Washington’s beauty this season.
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Frederic BR. DeYoung
Supreme Court of Illinois
Hoover
White House
Cleared for P O Site in Chicago and Harvey
Local expectation cites Washington word that Chicago’s 23 million dollar post office project will start late June with bids for construction likely soon after. Ground title to the Iccall building site was cleared in court last Friday making the Government the owner. bids for Harvey post office construction may come in the near future as architect plans advance.
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P. O
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Harvey
Iccall
Govvernment
Harvey Tribune
Ivanhoe Garden Club Meeting and Locally Planned Contests
The Ivanhoe Garden Club gathered Friday evening May 15 at Mrs. Joseph Dowling’s home. Attendance was splendid and a yard and garden contest plan is being refined by committee members Mrs. Wm. B. Nichols Mrs. Frank Price and Mrs. Haskell. Reporter Mrs. Wm. R. Graves attended the Lombard lilac display on May 14 as a guest of the Forest Ridge Garden Club.
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Ivanhoe Garden Club
Joseph Dowling
Wm. B. Nichols
Frank Price
Haskell
Garden Club
Wm. R. Graves
Lombard
Forest
Ridge
Township Tax Rate Details From Winnie Anker
Township Collector Winnie Anker furnishes the following figures and guidance on the tax rate, outlining how residents may understand assessments and payments. The notice aims to inform taxpayers about due dates, exemptions, and procedures affecting the upcoming tax cycle.
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Winnie Anker
Charity Bunco Tonight at St. Pauls Hall
The Woolton Relief Committee hosts a charity bunco at St. Pauls school hall tonight. Tickets cost 25 cents and support aid for needy Dalton families already helped this winter. The committee seeks several hundred dollars to cover overdue bills.
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Woolton Relief Committee
St. Paul’s School Hall
St. Paul’s Hall
Dalton
Poppy Day drives sales by volunteers for veterans aid
Volunteers sell handmade poppies to support sick and wounded soldiers. The campaign urges buying a flower to assist those in hospitals and relieve afflictions, highlighting the contribution of veterans in creating the poppies.
Memorial Day Services Held at Oakland Cemetery
Memorial Day services are planned for 11:00 a.m. at Oakland cemetery with a formal line forming at the gate and appropriate services inside. Ex-service men and American Legion members may gather at the Legion Dugout for transportation to the cemetery, with invitations extended to auxiliary members and the public.
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Oakland Cemetery
American Legion
Dalton M. E
Legionarres
Northwestern student Jane Vance named Chicago's Fairest Co-ed
Jerry praises Jane Vance of Northwestern University for winning Chicago's Fairest Co-ed at a Friday contest with participants from Chicago area universities. Jane, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. O'Rourke, is described as a perfect picture of her grandfather. Congratulations to Jerry on his granddaughter's honor.
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Jane Vance
Northwestern University
Chicago
Jane
J. J. O'Rourke
Jerry
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Nearby
A note of community events and incidents includes funeral arrangements for an aunt in St. James Minnesota, visits by Charles Selinell of Gano, a recall of Charley’s work with Peter Verhoeven at Riverdale Park, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Lillian O Brien for the Harmony Club on Lincoln Avenue Dalton. Also reported are a driving while intoxicated case against Don Maverik of Calumet Park, a police action involving Chief Ehlert, a public incident with a steering wheel, several fines, and charity dances and quilt projects supporting tuberculosis care and local homes.
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Alys
Evers
St. James
Min
Charles Selinell
Gano
Riverdale
Charley
Peter Verhoeven
Riverdale Park
Stanley Prymas
John Flahivs
Ard
Don Maverik
Aber Street
Calumet Park
Heidenreich
Dalton
Chief Ehlert
Joe
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Sherman Hotel
Emma Bacon
Ladies' Aid Society of Our Savior's Church
Maywood
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Mr. Redman
The
Pointer
Pointer to Move Up Publication Day for Decoration Day
The Pointer will go to press one day earlier next week due to Decoration Day. Publication will be Thursday instead of Friday and all copy must be in early.
Ivanhoe Civic Club Spring Party Delights Town Fun
On May 16 the Ivanhoe Civic Club held its annual spring party at Branigar Wall with bridge and dancing. A one man orchestra from Harvey provided music, prizes awarded for bridge and bunco, refreshments served, and local residents celebrated despite illness recovery and busy spring chores. Girl Scouts plan a play. Boy Scouts hosted a morning meeting on May 20.
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Civic Club of
Ivanhoe
Branigar Wall
Bridge
Harvey
Bride
Geo. Woosnam
Geo. Geilhute
Edlliot
Mes. la Bounty
Dick Davidson
Bunca
Abbie Goldbere
Alice Cutten
Byrne
Howard Ames
Merning
Jerry Webbs
B. S.C
Wentworth Avenue
Ruth Martin
Etta Zilsberger
Claire Geilhufe
Dot Reasor
Westie
Hilda Shelton
Catherine Culen
NEW BALL CLUB
The Dalton Merchants Baseball Club, led by Robert Janeschofski, debuts at the new Dolton ball park on Decoration Day with a grand stand and natty uniforms. Proceeds go to the Dolton unemployment fund as locals rally behind a strong team, inviting all players to try out.
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Datinn
Dolton Park Board
Dolton
Cap” Anson
Chicago
Dalton Merchants Baseball Club
Robert Janeschofski
Dalton
Dalton Merchantse
Urms
Bob
Rod
Will Hold Pageant by Degree of Honor Juvenile Club
The Degree of Honor Juvenile Club will host its first annual Pageant at Dalton Park on Saturday May 23 at 2 30 pm. The event features the crowning of the May Queen and a May Pole Dance with panies and raging. Public is invited to attend.
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Degree of Honor
Dalton Park
Tom Thaumb
Health Clinic Held May 25 by Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
The regular Health Clinic at the Dollon Health Center will be held Monday May 25 at 1 p.m. Dr Novak the staff clinician will be in charge. People are appreciating early examinations and the clinic promotes prevention over reaction. Twenty nine attended the last session.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Dollon Health Center
Novak
Alietter
R. Ne
How's Your Brain Trick Sentences Spur Quick Riddle
A Lansing Herald note presents a brain teaser about counting letters in a quoted sentence. It claims six Fs and six Is, using playful scoring to gauge reader speed and accuracy.
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Lansing Herald
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President Hoover
Thornton Township
Thornton
Waa
Mnie Gouwens
LTA
Navy
Calumet Memorial
Burnham Sethees
Reeves
Lansing
Homewood
Calume
Delton
Village of
Posen
Phoenix
Hazel Crest
City of
Charity Bunco
Ivanhoe News
NEW Ball Club
Dalton Merchants
Bob” Janeschefski
Park Board
Health Clinic
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