Tragic Death Of Tinley Park Girl After Chicago Accident
Mr and Mrs Ralph Now of Tinley Park mourn the loss of their 7 year old daughter Helen niece of Mrs Edw Hoge of Ada Street who was struck by a truck in Chicago on May 8 and died two days later Funeral services were held May 14 in Tinley Park with many Lansing relatives attending Relatives express thanks for sympathy and flowers. 25th Wedding Anniversary Mr and Mrs Y Homans of Lake continued on Page 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Now
Tinley Park
Helen
Edw. Hoge
Ada Street
Chicago
Lansing
Now
Hoekstra Beats Powers In Ten Round Benton Harbor Fight
Johnny Hoekstra of Niles Michigan outpointed former Michigan middleweight champion Johnny Powers of Flint over ten rounds at the Benton Harbor Arena on May 17. Hoekstra repeatedly jabbed and controlled pace from round one. Powers offered little offense and left the ring without a mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Voss
Johnny Haekstra
Niles
Mich
Johnny Powers
Flint
Michigan
Benton Harbor Arena
Hoekstra
Powers
Johnny
Tailor Made Suits at 80 Dollars and Up
Triangle Toggery in Dolton advertises tailored suits starting at eighty dollars. The notice emphasizes affordable, quality garments for customers seeking custom fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Toggery
Dolton
Card of Thanks for Henry Pfotenhauer Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the death of our husband and father Mrs. Henry Pfotenhauer and Family.
Memorial Service Planned by Women's Relief Corps in Dalton
The Women’s Relief Corps arranged a Memorial service for soldiers and sailors at the Methodist Episcopal church in Dalton next Sunday May 26 at 11 o clock. Rev Edwine Thompson will deliver a patriotic sermon and members of local patriotic societies and the public are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dalton
Edwine Thompson
Riverdale Hall Rent Notice Demands Immediate Payment
Notice from Oswald Obeldobel, 22 Collector, Riverdale Village, requires all organizations renting Riv erdale hall to pay their rent at once.
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Riverdale Hall
Oswald Obeldobel
Riverdale
Bakery Sale Boosts Troop 1 Boy Scouts of Dalton
The Lincoln Avenue PTA thanks all who supported the May 18 bakery sale for Troop 1 Boy Scouts of Dalton. The funds will help the boys obtain camping equipment and support their activities.
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Lincoln Avenue
Parent-Teachers Association
Boy Scouts of
Dalton
Origin of Sodas and early ice cream treats
The origin of the ice cream soda is unclear though it notes ancient interest in cold beverages among Jews Greeks and Romans. A Roman figure Quintus Maximus Gurges nicknamed the Glutton is credited with a recipe for a similar preparation in one of his works.
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Rome
Quintus Maximus Gurges
Dentist J Finley Kettles Practice in South Holland
Dr J Finley Kettles, dentist, operates from residence one block west and two north of the South Holland post office. Hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday, with Tuesday and Friday evenings 6:30 to 8:30. Closed Wednesday and Thursday in summer. Phone Harvey 1126.
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South Holland, I
South Holland
Fourth of July Picnic and Local News in South Holland
South Holland residents hear about the Second Christian Reformed church Fourth of July picnic. A wedding between Winnie Barwegan and Allen Aardsma occurred May 22 1929 at the bride’s parents home. Willam Alpert sold his shoe repair shop to Wm Taible of Berwyn Illinois. The South Holland Public School graduation is set for May 28 1929 with diplomas for a list of graduates. A funeral is noted for William Blankenstein at 15406 Vincennes Ave Harvey IL. May 29 1929 social events and church services are announced by Pastor M Kooistra.
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Christian Reformed Church of
South Holland
Winnie Barwegan
Rink Barwegan
Allen Aardsma
E. Kooistra
William Alpert
South Park Avenue
Wm. Taible
Berwyn
Ill
Taible
Chicago
Alpert
Tracy
South Holland Public School
Agnes Bottema
Ruth Shilling
Grace Brouwers
C. Triemstra
Marion Butler
Marie Triemstra
Jackie DeBoer
Nicholas Tap
Alice Gouwens
Marie van
Jack Meyer
Caroline Vander Griend
Glenwood Forest Preserve
William Blankenstein
Vincennes Avenue
Blarvey, Ill
Blankenstein
Second Christian Reformed
W. Wallace
Door
E. V. Price
Triangle Toggery
Dalton
Adv
Second Christian Reformed Church
Christian Fellowship
M. Kooistra
Deadline notice for vehicle owners in South Holland
The village warns owners that the June 1 deadline for vehicle license payment is near. After that date, costs and possible fines may be imposed by the judge at his discretion.
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South Holland
J. P. Deyoung
Police
Friday to Sunday Film Schedule At Local Theater
Friday features Laura LaPlante in The Last Warning. Saturday presents Hoot Gibson in King of the Rodeo The Mystery Rider and a comedy. Sunday stars James Murray and Barbara Kent in The Shakedown. May 28 and 29 screen John Gilbert Ernest Torrence Mary Nolan in Desert Nights. May 30 and 31 Jean Hersholt Sally ONeill in The Girl on the Barge. A glorious romance of everyday folk.
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Tonite
Laura LaPlante
Hoot Gibson
James Murray
Barbara Kent
John Gilbert
Ernest Torrence
Mary Nolan
FBI
Jean Hersholt
Sally O’neil
Riverdale Theatre Weekend Showings Include The Patriot
Saturday features Wally Wales in The Flyin Buckaroo News Fables and The Tiger's Shadow. Sunday offers Nancy Carroll in Manhattan Cocktail. Wednesday and Thursday present Emil Jennings in The Patriot with May 29 30 performances.
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Wally Wales
Nancy Carroll
Emil Jennings
the Patriot
Bellamy Trial at State Theatre May Dates Lineup
Leatrice Joy and Betty Bronson star in The Bellamy Trial at State Theatre Michigan Ave. and 110th Place for Thursday Friday and Saturday May 23 24 25. The drugged courtroom saga promises dramatic moves with the trial of the century and a life on the line. Sunday features Tex from Whoopee at her club Texas Guinan in Queen of the Night Club. Also Milton Sills and Dorothy Mackaill in His Captive Woman with The Collegians in On Guard.
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Leatrice Joy
Betty Bronson
Bellamy
Tex
Texas Guinan
Vitaphone
Milton Sills
Dorothy Mackaill
Collegians
Community event notices from Riverdale area
The Independent Republican Club of Riverdale hosts a party and dance on Saturday May 25 at 8 p m at Riverdale village hall. The Degree of Honor Lodge of Dal ton holds a dance on Main Street May 28 at 8 15 p m at the A D U W hall. The Ladies Aid of St Pauls church serves supper June 5 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m at the school hall Adults 75 cents Children 35 cents. The W C T U meets June 6 at Mrs Chas West home. Everyone welcome.
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Independent Republican Club of
Riverdale
Riverdale Village Hall
Adv
Degree of Honor Lodge of
Dalton
AD. U. W. Hall
Main Street
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Chas. West
Test Run Speeds to Washington Park Rail Link
A special Illinois Central train with President L A Downs Col Matt Winn and officials reached Washington Park from Randolph Street in 28 minutes. The electrified line cut travel from 12th Street to 53rd Street to five minutes and 63rd Street in seven. The Kensington segment took 17 minutes and Riverdale reached in 20, down from 20 minutes to 63rd Street before electrification.
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Washington Park
Chicago
Randolph Street
Illinois Central
L. A. Downs
Ilinois Central
Matt. J. Winn
American Turf Association
12Th Street
53Rd Street
63Rd Street
Kensington
137Th Street
Riverdale
Firemen in Big Contest Boost Juniors Victory
The Firemen baseball game played Wednesday evening May 22 was won by the junior firemen 28 to 12 over the seniors. Darkness caused the game to end early. Batteries were Reich and Wiebke for the seniors and Kale and Baumgartner for the juniors. Official score keeper was Pete Altringer and mascot Walter Ortell. Next game set for June 12, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reich
Herman Wiebke
Joe Kale
Andrew Baumgartner
Pete Altringer
Walter Ortell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Y. Homans
Lake
J. Finley Kettles
Harvey
Kathryn
Riverdale Theatre
State Theatre
Michigan Ave
110Th
Fast
I. C
Washington Park Race Track
South Park Ave
South Holland, Ill
WM. Trible
Brook’s Pharmacy
Leyden Avenue
Post Office
Djerkis
Scholl
Melba
Dolton Theatre
Chicago Road
de Young Bros. Funeral Home
W. 71St Street
Fee
Idaniel C. Bachmann
Iphone Dolton
Lincoln Ave
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