Viaduct Proposal At Indiana Harbor Crossing
Aew company and factories protest delays at the Halsted Street crossing in Indiana Harbor caused by railroad traffic and gate operations. They urge a traffic director or viaduct solution as automobile traffic grows, noting costs and delays from 15 to 25 minutes and the need for a safer, uninterrupted crossing.
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Aew
Indiana Harbor
Halsted Street
S. H. B. Tds
Halsted Bridge
Werman
Illinois
Unruh Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Chas Unruh marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a gathering at their new home at the intersection of Wabash Avenue and 8th Street Monday evening October 81. Neighbors and friends from the area attended and wished them well with plans to return on their golden wedding day.
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Chas
Boys Planned Stick-Up In Blue Island
Blue Island police hold two youths aged 15 and 16 in custody on charges of attempted hold up at the Nelson Morris packing office. Four boys formed the gang, two carried guns. One has a prior record. The pair will be tried in juvenile court this week as investigators seek the remaining companions and the gang’s ringleader.
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Blue Island
Nelson Morris
Blue Island Sun
Card of Thanks for Epworth League Azaar Success
The Dolton Dolton Epworth League of the M. E. church thanks all who helped in any way to make their azaar a success.
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Epworth League
The
Dolon M. E. Church
Azaar
Dolton Epworth League
Our Saviors Church Sunday Services and Meeting Notice
Our Saviors Church announces next Sunday November 6 with services at 10 30 by the pastor and at 7 80 p m by Dr S Waltz. Sunday school at 9 80. Inclement weather affected donations for Carthage College last Sunday. Invitations extend to absent members to contribute. On Tuesday at 7 30 p m the pv 8 group meets. Sermon by Rev A M Heilman of Chicago. All are cordially invited.
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Waltz
Ae Orient
Carthage College
A. M. Heilman
Chicago
Poe
Wike
Notice to Contact or Pay at Herman Henken's Shop
A notice dated November 4 1921 warns that if Mr John Zombon does not call or respond to a survey left at the shop, items will be sold to cover charges.
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John Zombon
Herman Henken
Riverdale annexation pushes southward in special vote
In Riverdale a Saturday special election on October 20 annexed a large area to the village. The territory extends to Harvey city limits along the Calumet River north bank, from Halsted Street bridge to near the new North Harvey bridge, west to Ashland avenue, including Calumet Park with Indiana avenue as the eastern boundary. The vote was 65 for and 2 against.
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Riverdale
Harvey City
Calumet River
Calumet
Halsted Street
North Harvey
Ashland Avenue
Calumet Park
Indiana
Street Car Collision Narrows Escape For Riverdale Driver
S S Schwab narrowly escaped serious injury when his northbound auto was struck by a southbound street car at the switch south of 184th street Riverdale. The wrecked car hit a post and Schwab suffered a bruised body and a lame shoulder with several witnesses noting the dangerous crossing.
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S. W. Schwab
184Th Street
Riverdale
Schwab
Riverdale Water Tax Due Dates Public Notice
Water tax is due in Riverdale village. Anton Strolinski, collector, will accept payments at the clerk mail in the village hall on November 3, 7, 10, 14, 17 and 21 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m.
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Riverdale
Anton Strolinski
Odors From West Indies Islands Reach Nearby Vessels
The odors of tropical vegetation on islands in the West Indies can be detected on ships five to twenty miles from shore, indicating how far scent can travel across the sea.
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West Indies
Vesgels
Local Events and People Noted in Community Roundup
Miss Elvira Wahmhoff hosts Halloween party with friends praising her hospitality. Michigan Tailors expands stock after remodeling at 11442 Michigan avenue, with owner moving to 10829 Eberhart avenue Roseland. The Love Flower shown at Dalton theatre on November 9. Spencer Corps officers attend District Convention at Masonic hall in Chicago with delegates Kipley and Deam. Costa Rican watchmaker Dr Gallegos visits, may stay in the U.S. Experimental road tests planned by Illinois and Agriculture Dept with ten trucks. Armistice Day November 11 declared a legal holiday with banks closed. Riverdale friends attend Halloween party at 12147 Harvard avenue. Mrs Roberts praised for violin and singing. Fathers Day visit to Illinois University with football game noted.
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J. P. Dugger
Homewood
Indianapolis
Ind
Kewanee Boiler Co
Gold
Chicago
Jordan Chapel
Michigan Avenue
Randolph Street
Masonic Order
Rosehill Cemetery
John Elliot
Mattison
John
Prince
Louis Huber
Michigan ‘Tailors
Huber
Eberhart Avenue
Roseland
D. W. Griffith
Dalton Theatre
L. F. Ripley
Emil Kasten
A. V. Berger
J. M. Deam
Spencer Corps
Cook County
Masonic Hall
Forest Avenue
Kipley
Deam
Charles Gallegos
San Jose
Costa Rica
Central America
Dr. Gallegos
Department of Agriculture
State of Illinois
Riverdale
Louis Roberts
Herman Brossma
Harvard Avenue
Illinois University
Champaign
George Day
Vernon
George Stevens
Harvey
Mr. Day
Miss Emily Herman and Edwin Messerschmidt Wed in Dolton
Emily Herman of Lansing and Edwin Messerschmidt of Dalton married at St Pauls Lutheran church with Rev Wind officiating. After the ceremony guests enjoyed photos at Roseland and a supper at the groom's home. The groom, an A E F veteran and local ball player, plans to start housekeeping at 652 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton.
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Emily Herman
Lansing
Edwin Messerschmidt
Dalton
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Wind
Roseland
Ruth Dickleman
Wilhelmina Kaehler
Homewood
Robert Kaiser
John Panozzo
Minnie Gifford
Elizabeth O’connell
Anna Marber
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Legion clarifies Armistice Day contribution requests
The American Legion Paul Gall Post 303 states it will not force contributions for Armistice Day and invites donations from any willing community member. Contributions sent to J L Finerty at Riverdale Illinois will be acknowledged in a program to be distributed on Armistice Day. Early gifts include Roseland Dairy Co, Chicago & Riverdale Lum Co, Fleischmann's Yeast Co, and Richard Hess.
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The
American Legion
Paul Gall
J. L. Finerty
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Ill
Legion
Roseland Dairy Co
Chicago & Riverdale Lum, Co
Fleischmann’s Yeast Co
Richard Hess
Armistice Day Program in South Holland Parade and Events
The South Holland Armistice Day events begin with a 2 pm parade forming at Riverdale village hall. At 2 15 pm the parade moves along 137th Street to Leyden Avenue and Chicago Street toward Oriole's Park Dalton where the crowd watches a football game between American Legion and Community All Stars. A 3 pm football game follows with band music and a field parade during halves. Dinner for ex service men at 6 pm at A. O. U. W. hall hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Dancing at 8 pm at the Twin City garage.
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South Holland
Riverdale Village Hall
137Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Oriole’s Park
Dalton
American Legion
Community All Stars
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Twin City
Community All Stars Tryouts Set For Sunday Morning
All community football players are invited to report Sunday at 9 a.m. to Harmonies ball field for tryouts for the Community All Stars. All Legion men are to attend football practice at Oriole's park at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
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Legion
Oriole’s Park
Harmonies Ball Field
Community All Stars
Knights of Columbus to Attend Parade for Marshal Foch
Pinta Council 1981 of Riverdale plans full turnout for a parade honoring Marshal Foch. Members should assemble at the I. C. depot for the 11:32 train Sunday morning, November 6, with 100 percent representation urged by officers.
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Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus
Riverdale
Marshal Foch
I. C
Valuable Life Saving Device: Line-Carrying Buoy
A line-carrying buoy invention helps send a line from ship to shore. When released with favorable wind it moves steadily to shore, unwinding the line as it goes and pulling the buoy from surf with the line intact. It also serves standard buoy functions.
Statesman's Sound Advice Reflects GarfieldGenius
A historical quote emphasizes aligning actions with institutional spirit, seeking security over revenge, and prioritizing present and future welfare over the past, attributed to James A. Garfield.
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Statesman
James A. Garfield
Depths of Black and Caspian Seas Lacking Life
The deepest waters of the Black and Caspian seas harbor no animal life. In the Black Sea this is due to sulphuretted hydrogen. in the Caspian, oxygen is too scarce to sustain life at great depths.
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Black
Caspian Seas
Black Sea
Caspian
Postmaster Appointments Named in Washington Telegram
Washington reports the U S President forwarded to the Senate nominations for postmasters in several towns including William H Pease at Harvey. Pease a former Harvey postmaster and Republican leader faces a field of candidates with J J O Rourke praised for eight years of service.
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Washington
Harvey
D. C
Senate
Wiliam F. Merer, Jr
Orlington Heights
Joseph D. Nutt
East Alton
William J. Hamilton
Evanston
William H. Pease
William H. Burnell
Spring Valley
Frances E. Tinker
Stonington
Pease
Rural health drive reaches Cook County students
The month long hygiene campaign in Cook County rural schools reached thousands of pupils. Dentists led by Drs Cameron Gillespie Graham Knapp and Arthur Black gave talks, nurses distributed charts and literature, and teachers cooperated. Beginning November 1 public health nurses will weigh, measure and inspect every rural child using new folding scales to identify physical defects and arrange care. Dedication of three new rural standard schools occurs November 18 19 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Social Service
Cook County
Cameron
Gillespie
Graham
Knapp
Arthur Black
Country Life Directors
Community Church and Club Events Announced
Spencer Corps W R C inspection services set for Friday afternoon November 4. Ladies Aid at Our Saviour's church to hold bazaar December 7 in the church basement. St Pauls Ladies Aid Christmas sale December 1 in the basement. Dalton M E Ladies Aid meet November 10 at church parlors hosted by Mrs Rieger and Mrs Schaefer. St Pauls Young Peoples Society indoor picnic November 3 and 4. Immanuel Sewing Circle Christmas sale November 17 in church parlors. Everyone welcome.
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Spencer Corps W. R. C
Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Dalton M. E. Church
John Rieger
George Schaefer
Young Peoples Society
Sewing Circle
Immanuel Church
Bears to Welcome Home Bear and Forbear
A lighthearted feature notes two bears named Bear and Forbear ideal for a couple to keep in their home. They thrive with a steady bank account at First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale, highlighting a humorous take on financial prudence.
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First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
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OUR Saviour’s Church
Homewood News
Henry Gottschalk
Louis Schoof
Henry Heise
New York
Germany
Elvira Wahmhoff
Elvira
Messerschmidt
Herman
First National Bank of
P. M
Public Health Column
Harriet Fulmer
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