Dolton Motorists Suffer Injuries in Two Auto Accidents
Three Dolton women and two Roseland companions were injured in a Kenosha bound crash on November 10. Mrs. Roy Maxwell and Mrs. John Connors were among the injured. Connors was most seriously hurt and stayed in Kenosha hospital until Sunday. A second wreck at 115th street and Stewart avenue on November 12 injured Mr and Mrs Henry Fadke and their three children, with the car demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Roseland
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Dalton
Roy Maxwell
John Connors
Edward Dillner
Maxwell
W. H. Snyder
J. Engels
A. Bohr
Kenosha Hospital
Connors
115Th Street
Stewart Avenue
Henry Fadke
Charles
Jean
William
Roseland Community Hospital
Bouwsma Accepts Kalamazoo Call From Local Church
Rev J O Bouwsma pastor of Bethany Reformed Church South Holland for seven years announced to his congregation that he accepted a call from First Christian Reformed Church Kalamazoo Michigan. He came to South Holland in 1981 and under his leadership the church grew and rebuilt. His departure saddens the Bethany community and a farewell sermon is planned within two weeks. He and Mrs Bouwsma will be near their children Margaret and Otis in Holland and Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Bouwsma
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bethany Reformed Church of
South Holland
First
Christian Reformed Church
Bouwsma
South Tolland
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Bethany Church
Kalmazoo
Michigan
Margaret
Otis
Holland
Grand Rapids
Pointer Copy Next Week Due To Thanksgiving Schedule
The Pointer will publish on Wednesday November 23 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Deadlines: school news and classified ads by noon Monday November 21, others by noon Tuesday November 22. Washington P T A sponsors a card and dance party Friday evening November 18 at the school auditorium with prizes and refreshments. admission 25 cents. Franklin P T A plans a Friday 9 am trip to Evans fur company. interested callers may reach Dolton 578 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School P. T. A
Franklin P. T. A
Evans Fur Company
Dolton
South Suburban Bus Service Information Line
For information concerning South Suburban Bus Service call Interocean 9744, 25tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interocean
Gunn speaks at Legion Armistice gathering in Dalton
At Paul Gall Post in the Dalton village hall a Legion Armistice program drew Legionaires and public officials. Ches ter Gunn a Washington school principal in Chicago Heights praised the Legion as the most democratic organization of its kind. Superintendent Kyle K. Klitzke thanked organizers for the Armistice program and Captain L. Edward Brookvelt presided. Walter Ortel urged Legion aid for the Washington Boy Scout troop amid concerns about communism and other isms. An army feed followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post
Dalton Village
Gunn
Kyle K. Klitzke
Otto Ehlers
Edwin Messerschmidt
Paul Gallpost
Ehlers
America
Arlington National Cemetery
Walter Ortel
Washington
Illinois Education Association details for public schools plan
The article explains the National and Illinois Education Associations, their structure and aims. It notes membership is widespread among Illinois teachers, with an Illinois division in Cook and Lake counties. Lake Shore division, over two thousand members, includes district 148 representative William L. Reaugh and Riverdale principal Virgil Petty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Lake Shore
Ilinois Education Association
National Education Association
Illinois
Illinois Education Association
Springfield
Cook and
Lake Counties
Chicago
William L. Reaugh
Lincoln
Dalton
Virgil Petty
Bowen
Riverdale
State Association
Committee On
Dolton Guests Attend Services in Illinois Family Notices
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hair and son Herbert Jr of Chicago were guests Sunday November 13 of the Bernard Bender family in Dolton. Mr John B Engle of Riverdale attended the funeral of his brother in law E B Rau of Oak Park Illinois Sunday November 13. The interior of the Dolton Evan-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hair
Herbert, Jr
Chicago
Bernard Bender
Dolton
John B. Engle
Riverdale
E. B. Rau
Oak Park
Illinois
Acme-Inland Boxers Stage Benefit Show
The second annual boxing benefit between Acme Steel and Inland Steel supports the Goodfellowship Club Christmas Fund. Eight bouts are planned at Venetian hall on Friday at 8 p.m. with a full card of weigh ins from 112 to heavyweight and a trophy donated by the Goodfellowship Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steel
Inland Steel
Goodfellowship Club
Venetian Hall
East Kensington Avenue
South
Inland Fighters
Acme
Mickey Patrick
Inland
John Murphy
Jesse Robinson
Pat O’brien
Stanley Ketchell
Steve O’brien
Inland Steeel
Stanley Murezk
al, Kraffa
Sam Consola
Scotty Liston
Charlie Niegros
Mike Sopko
Joe Matula
Frank Fornal
Alex Paul
Ray Dilner
Harold Roche
Louis Goodnough
Walter Schram
Jesse O'Brien
Mike Hogan
J. J. Lipps
Ed Voigt
Lawrence Benjamin
Annoync
Art Kilroy
Mystery Play at Thorn Township High School
A mystery drama titled Seven Keys to Baldpate will be presented by the Thorn Township High School Boys and Girls club this evening and Friday and Saturday November 17 18 and 19. Three acts of suspense will unfold with performances by the high school and junior college orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldpate
Thornton Township High School
Fire destroys shed and endangers row of garages
A fire destroyed a shed owned by Theodore Hilmer at 13877 Indiana Avenue on Monday morning, threatening two adjacent garages. Fire officials believe a cross-wire sparked the blaze which consumed the shed trailer and five tons of coal. two cars owned by Walter and George Smith were moved to safety as Chicago firefighters arrived promptly to save nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crick
Theodore Hilmer
Indiana Avenue
Hilmer
Walter
George Smith
Chicago
H. H. W. H. Club Meets At Ruth Pearson Home
The H. HW. H. club will meet tonight at the home of Miss Ruth Pearson at 183836 Prairie Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. HW. H. Club
Ruth Pearson
Prairie Avenue
Eastern Star Lodge Holds Installation in Lowvale
Lowvale Chapter No. 962 OES held installation at the Lowvale Masonic Temple on Lincoln Avenue in Dalton. Officers for 1939 include Mrs Annie Weber as worthy matron and Kenneth Love as worthy patron with many other named officers and installing officials guiding the ceremony. Mrs Grace Champieux served as grand secretary of Illinois and led the install. Escorted by Henry Blink Emil C Kasten and Frank Price, color bearer William F. Rose stood by as Priscilla and Carolyn Roney recited the ode. Mrs Alice Gallegos was guest of honor and retiring leaders were Mrs Mae Mossell and James Mossell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowvale
Order of Eastern Star
Lowvale Masonic Temple
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Annie Weber
Kenneth Love
Dorothy Roney
Evelyn Wilcoxen
Harold Rose
Marguerite Milhahn
Mildred Brassfield
Mae Mossell
Vivian May Mar Shall
Alice Walff
Mildred Wells
Adah
Caroline Schaefer
Ruth
Scotch Jenness Avery
Esther
Sylvia Steinke
Martha
Idith Scotten
Electa
Mabel Hinkle
Bertha Rose
Sentinel
Myrtle Stanley
Grace Champieux
State of
Illinois
Nattie Schubert
Elsie Grayston
Mabel E. Rose
Henry Blink
Emil C. Kasten
Frank Price
William F. Rose
Priscilla
Carolyn Roney
Alice Gallegos
James Mossell
Red Cross Drive Enters Final Week
The annual Red Cross fundraising drive runs from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving. Mrs H W Slaughten, drive chairman, sent membership IDs and stickers to residents and urged direct contributions to her or to join the local Red Cross chapter as renewed support is needed now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
H. W. Slaughten
Red Cross
Improvement Association to Nominate Officers Tonight
The 58th Precinct Improvement Association of the 9th ward will nominate officers at its December meeting. The gathering starts at 8 30 p m at 13568 Indiana avenue and all members and residents of the precinct are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvement Ass’n
9Th Ward
I.liana Avenue
Osth Precinct
Dolton Couple Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jacob Lotz marked their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 13 with a chicken dinner. They received chrysanthemums as a gift and were joined by Edward Lotz and son Jacob Ma and Mrs Elmer Fadke and daughter Janice Mr and Mrs John C Schultz Mrs Clara Schultz and Charlotte Ann Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lotz
Riverdale Trustees Pass Ordinance to Save Village Roads
Riverdale village board approves a five ton weight limit on trucks to protect 137th street Wabash avenue and School street. The ordinance covers specified segments and follows ongoing road and drainage work by the W P A project and local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
137Th Street
Wabash Avenue
School Street
157Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Acme Road
187Th Street
188Th Street
112Nd Street
Putnam
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hanschmann
Illinois Street
State Street
Day
Zornow
Board of Local Improvements
Martin
Emerald Avenue
138Th Street
Claussen
Strosinski
Illinois Municipal League
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Education
Washington School
Illinois Central Railroad
128Th Street
Peter Kurz
Mrs Lorenzen Undergoes Major Operation in Harvey
Mrs N Lorenzen of Dalton underwent a very serious operation at Ingalls Memorial hospital in Harvey on Tuesday November 15 and remains in a very critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lorenzen of
Dalton
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
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C. Gunn
Legion Gathering
Eastern Star Lodge
Red Cross Drive
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