Odd Bits of News from Across the Nation
A Philadelphia report notes the Kline family welcomed a 23 pound boy while their previous child remains the state’s smallest girl. Other items cover Irvin Hillebeiter’s $400 nursing claim, a jeweler’s pin Lord’s Prayer, Rev. Davidson’s maple syrup oil scare, W. J. Bryan on prohibition, a New York twelve year old burglar, and Galveston rat catcher Chas Pertolina resigning after years of bounty and bonuses.
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Philadelphia
Stork
Michael Kline
Kline
Klines
Pottstow
Irvin Hillebeiter
Mary E. Fritz
Irvin
Fritz
Chicago
Brooklyn
W. L. Davidson
Prohibition
New York
Lillian Pablick
Galveston
Tex
Chas. Pertolina
Dolton Village Boosts Civic Action for a Better Town
The Dolton Village Board plans a special meeting tonight to launch efforts toward making Dolton one of Illinois' cleanest and most sanitary towns. Civic and Woman's clubs back the drive with slogans urging pride, improvement, and community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village Board
Illinois
Dalton
Civic Club
Woman's Club
Dolton
Hough
Riverdale
Hegewisch Poised For Big Industrial Boom
Hegewisch will be bustling with business as Western Steel Car and Foundry Co secures one of its largest orders, worth several million dollars. It will take weeks to organize forces and mobilize material, making Hegewisch the live economic hub of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegewisch
Western Steel Car and Foundry Co
Body Found in Woods In West Hammond
Anton Koshinski was found shot in the head in a wooded area in West Hammond Til last week. His hands and feet were tied with red bandana strips, pockets rifled, and a whisky bottle with camp refuse was nearby. Police seek a band of gypsies seen near the woods Wednesday night. motive may be revenge related to a gypsy woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Koshinski
West Hammond
Til
Ixoshinski
Are You Worth 1965? U.S. Wealth Per Capita Declared
Washington May 20 The national wealth is estimated at 138 739 000 000 dollars about 1965 dollars for every man woman and child in the country. New York leads with 25 011 000 000 while Illinois and Pennsylvania report 15 484 000 000 and 15 458 000 000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Special
Samuel L. Rogers
Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
New York
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Riverdale May Festival Promises Pageant And Games
The Riverdale division hosts a school festival on Tuesday June 1 at Homewood. Students meet at Illinois Central station Illlinois at 8 38 am to form a procession to the grounds. The Bowen School performs Betsy Rose in a flag drill followed by lunch and social time and an afternoon program of athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Homewood
Bowen
Illinois Central
Ilossmoor
Lomewood
Bowen School
Betsy Rose
The Real Good Fellow
The real good fellow is someone who finds something good in everyone and speaks kindly. He avoids gossip and always helps the neighbor facing hardship. He makes his wife happy with small thoughtful acts, and his family sees him as a joyful, loving presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Ilis
Berl Worehouse Munger
Dolton Concert Band invites applicants for membership
The Dolton Concert Band asks musicians seeking membership to file an application with Recording Secretary Frank Madke by May 25. An iron tank 900 gallons and a gasoline tank 500 gallons are offered, plus an oil wagon with two compartments 180 and 85 gallons. Inquire at The Pointer Office. Also for sale small bay horse six years old suitable for riding or driving. Two collie male pups three months old Waterman Hazel Crest IN pour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Concert Band
Frank Madke
WM. Rockroilr
S.le
Pointer
Hazel Crest
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Dolton Civic and Woman’s Club
BREAP
Dolton Bakery
Fred Drogula
E. Adams St
State & Wabash
Panama
Miller & Berger
Stevens Bldg
Wabagh Ave
State St
Harvey
Harvey Coal & Lumber CO
Columbia Avenue
Harvey, Ill
Peter Ripley
Riverdale & Dolton
General Merchandise
Telephone
Roseland Auto. Sales CO
Cor
110Th Street
Michigan Ave
Roseland
Distributors of
Buick, Hudson, Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
General Motors Truck CO
South Side
Daniel Bradley
the Tailor
154Th Street
Harvey, Illinois
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