Democrats Win In Country Towns And Harvey Wins State Seats
The article notes Democrats gain nationwide with gains in Harvey where Kelly wins a large majority and Foster and Ring win state seats. County commissioners in country towns go Democratic while cities stay solid for Democrats. The piece contrasts peaceful U S elections with South American upheaval and ends on hopeful reflections about voter judgment and future elections.
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Kelly
Frank Foster
Frank Ring
Harvey
United States
South America
Thornton senior class president elected at high school
Henry Propper was elected president of the senior class at Thornton Township High School. He has a strong scholastic record, ranked 12th as a junior, and participates in football. He has served on the Boys Club board and was treasurer of the sophomore class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Propper
Thornton Township
Henry
Thornton
Armistice Tribute Call to Face the East
A war era call urges crowds to halt all activity and honor fallen soldiers with a moment of remembrance. The poem speaks to diverse workers and praises the boys who died “Over There” as a bugler sounds taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murmer
Riverdale Theatre Rebrands With Clean The atre Slogan
Riverdale theatre manager Mr. Newburger adopts A Clean The atre for a Clean Community slogan and highlights plans to modernize the venue. Efforts include upgrading facilities and securing high quality, hand-picked productions to attract Riverdale patrons.
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Newburger
Riverdale
Wendrichs-Danielson Announces Marriage of Mabel Wendrich
Mr and Mrs Jacob Wendrich announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Mary to Mr Edward Danielson of Chicago on Saturday November 3 1934 at 530 pm The ceremony was performed by Rev Funston of Oak Park Jane Sanders served as bridesmaid and Frederic OBrien of Chicago was best man The groom a promising young mechanic formerly of Cadett Wisconsin The bride known in the community and well liked They will reside at The Biltmore apartment hotel 4160 Drexel Blvd Chicago with many friends extending best wishes
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Jacob Wendrich
Mabel Mary
Edward Danielson
Chicago
Funston
Oak Park
Jane Sanders
Frederic O’brien
Cadett
Wis
Pointer
Biltmore
Drexel Bivd
Local Men Obtain Patent For Leakproof Roof Clip
Octave P. Valiquez and John F. Chandler of Doton have received a US patent for a leakproof holding clip that rivets nail holes and extends roof life. The invention, handled through Chicago attorney James R. McKnight, targets roofing firms. Both inventors are veteran roofers optimistic about demand.
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Octave P. Valiquez
John F. Chandler
Doton
United States
James R. McKnight
Chicago
Valiquez
Mr. Chandler
Viaduct to Replace Dangerous 147th Street Crossing
The state highway department accepted bids for a new bridge over Sibley boulevard at 147th street with construction to begin within 30 days. The grade crossing has caused multiple accidents and fatalities, and the overhead crossing will benefit both the public and the railroad by saving time.
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Sibley Boulevard
147Th Street
State Highway Department
Ivanhoe Womans Club American Home Meeting
Ivanhoe Womans Club will hold its American Home meeting on Tuesday November 13 at the home of Mrs. L A Davidson. Miss Elvira Fredin of Marshall Field and Company will speak on interior decoration with Mrs E O Meddllum as chairman and Mrs De Muth and Mrs Frank Staely also expected to attend.
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Ivanohe Womans Club
L. A. Davidson
E. O. MeCdllum
Elvira Fredin
Marshall Field and Company
de Muth
Frank Staely
Mrs Ariieje De Ridder Celebrates 85th Birthday
Agnes De Ridder of South Holland born November 2, 1849, marks her 85th birthday Friday. A large family gathers at daughter Mrs John Kl inghammer’s home 13816 Park Avenue Dalton with over 30 relatives joining the celebration. Health described as fairly good and well wishes extend for many more birthdays.
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Ariieje
Agnes) de Ridder
South Holland
John Klinkhammer
Park Avenue
Dalton
Bandits Rob Hales and Hunter Cashier at Grain Elevator
Edward Peters, cashier at Hales and Hunter grain elevator, was robbed by two men on the stairway last Saturday at 11:00 am. They demanded cash and checks, one brandished a gun, the other covered Peters as they fled via the back stairs to a maroon Ford V-8 with a third man waiting. Police were alerted. descriptions note a red sweater and a dark blue suit with a marked chin scar.
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Edward Peters
Hales and Hunter Grain Elevator Company
Peters
Halsted Street
Frank Mraz
Cafeteria Supper Planned by Our Saviors Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Our Saviors church will host a cafeteria supper in the church basement on Thursday, November 15 from 5 30 to 8 00 oclock. Everyone welcome.
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The
Ladies Aid of Our Saviors Church
Local and Personal Notes From Riverdale and Dalton
Beverly Claire Klinkhammer received honorable mention in a Sears Roebuck national baby contest at the Century of Progress. Community youths celebrate multiple birthdays and plan gatherings. hospital visits and charitable events are noted. A fatal accident involving a toddler is reported alongside local social events and upcoming dances hosted by area organizations. The article covers residents' health, travel for funerals, and local entertainment.
May Bore for Oil in Dalton and Vicinity
A Texas oil firm conducts seismographic surveys in the Dalton area to locate buried oil and determine lease viability. Three earlier indications prompted drilling tests. a $50,000 program led by David S. Hood will lease large tracts, pay crop damages, and offer an eighth of produced oil to landowners. Elmer Berger coordinates leases amid favorable prospects and depth potential to 7,500 feet.
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mid-Texas
Dolton
David S. Hood
Texas
Oklahoma
Elmer Berger
Banks Closed Monday Armistice Day Observed Holiday
Armistice Day falls on Sunday and Monday November 12 and 12 will be observed as a legal holiday with all banks closed. Also notes Halloween party for Betty Jane Proper, attendees listed, and other community items including opera appearance by Mrs. Umbrelt and a fire department incident on November 8.
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Democrats
New Deal
Lowvale
Eastern Star of
State of
Ilinois
Gussie L. Hart
John H. Miller
Jean de Ridder
Patricia Maughan
Irving Avenue
Salt Lake City
Riverdale Theatre
Wendrichs-Danielson
Jaspeh Valencia
Western Avenue
Halsted
L. M. Lawrence
Auburn
Frank Scholz
Gus Nieman
Clifton Warrell
Marbleheed
Mass
Harry McGrain
Harrisburg
Penn
147Th ST
Ivanhoe Womans Club
Rob Hales
Hunter
Beverly Claire Klinkhammer
Neil Klinkhammer
Sears Roebuck and Co
Gini Hedotewien
Biaschs
Petes Pomevecevere
Brookfelt
Gladys Hodorowicz
Albert Steinke
Lorton
Virginia
Charles D. Reeder
Arthur Lussenhop
Michigan Avenue
Lussenhop
John Sheahan
Peoria
R. Baumgartner
Bruno Petkus
137Th Street
Lawrence Rau
St. Faancis Hospital
Blue Island
Joseph Leib
Park Ave
St. Francis Hospital
Bernard Bender
Betty Lou
Pfefferkorn
Phylis Engel
Ruth Matthiesen
Betty Jane Schroder
John Miller
Ervil Waedow
Mary Catherine Robertson
Marian Middleborn
Nicholas Barr
Grand Avenue
140Th Street
Bari
Roseland Hospital
Bernard J. Bender
Winamac
Monterey
Indiana
Frank Tlasma
Ella Rudloff
Tlasma
Peter Sacopu
Fifth Ave
Gary
Calumet River Bridge
Indiana Avenue
Sacouplas
Young Womens Club
St Mary’s Church
Donald Vuenest
Cleveland
Dalton and Vicinity
Betty Jane Proper
David Fadke, Jr
Jasper Capriutto
Evelyn and Dorthy Harms
William and
Martha Born
Harriet de Young
William Ott
Gene Tompke
Reva Jane Klinkhammer
Corrine Greiner
Raymond Holden
Phyllis Jean
Arthur Money
Betty
Chicago Civic Opera House
Caroline Umbrelt
Naomi West
Paul Hampton
Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church
Herman Volkmar
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