Armistice Day Parade Shines Despite Snow in South Holland
South Holland celebrated Armistice Day with a 55 member American Legion unit, a 50 piece band, and local volunteers. Village officials, fire department, students, and merchants joined a weathered procession led by village marshal Jacob DeYoung. A theatre performance, a 5 to 7 dinner by the Woman’s Auxiliary, and an evening dance capped the day as Riverdale and Dalton neighbors were thanked for their help.
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South Holland
American Legion
Dalton
Riverdale
Jacob DeYoung
Legion
Peter Anker
Paul Gall
Jake DeYoung
Riverdale Dolton
Jake
Hans Shilling
Casey Paarlberg
Anker
Joe Fisher
Woman’s Auxiliary
Johnny Muillenberg
Sam
Armistice Day game rescheduled to Thanksgiving clash at Orioles Park
The football game postponed from Armistice Day was played Sunday in snow with five minute quarters. Neither side scored as the field favored defense. The Community All Stars, outweighed, pushed the Legion to the brink. they will meet again Thanksgiving Day at 2 15 p m at Orioles Park.
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Community All Stars
Legion
Orioles Park
South Holland Dominates Armistice Day Parade
South Holland earned top honors in the Armistice Day celebration despite bad weather. The American Legion credits the town’s patriotic citizens for a successful parade, praising cooperation and noting Dalton and Riverdale observers acknowledged the strong showing.
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South Holland
American Legion
Dalton
Riverdale
Dalton Boys
Legion Parade Praised by Village For Courage and Support
South Holland residents and organizations backed the Legion in a snow and sleet parade. Village marshal Jake DeYoung led in a saddle with a cheerful smile as the fire department, aldermen, Woman's Auxiliary and schools aided the effort in harsh weather.
Bowen School Notes Soccer Team Ties at Cottage Grove
Bowen school notes report a 0 to 0 tie at Cottage Grove as Riverdale captain comments on the deadlock. Upcoming home game vs Berger is listed as this Friday with credits and red books deadlines noted for December.
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Chicago Heights
Cottage Grove
Riverdale
Berger
Walther
Obeldobel
West Hammond
Thieves Prefer Cash That Banks Refuse
First National Bank of Delta faces a legal clash over Cash handling policies that deter check fraud. Officials contend vigilance against forged or altered checks protects customers and the bank's assets, while defendants argue policy overreach and potential discrimination in service.
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First National Bank of Delta v
Local Birthday Party and Community Updates
On November fifth Charles Robert Burwell hosted a party for neighbors and friends. A hospital update notes Milton Gess has recovered from an appendectomy and engineer Thomas Lee sustained a compound arm fracture. Also mentioned are a Turkey Raffle at Dillners, Red Cross fund drive, and a newborn baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kruger.
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Charles Robert Burwell
Thomas Lee
Dillners
Red Cross
H. W. Slaughter
Dolton
Henry Milhahn
Danville
H. M. Propper
Frederick Krueger
F. Krueger
Blue Island Hospital
Fred
Martin Kruger
Dolton Schools Milk Trial Boosts Student Health
Dolton schools test milk during morning recess at Lincoln Avenue and Chicago Street. On the first three days 105, 125 plus 80, 89, 157 children drank milk, with improvements in energy and appetite noted. Milk costs three cents per half pint, or four nickels per quart. superintendent Bright will write weekly updates on school work.
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Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Bright
Water Tax Notice for Riverdale Villages Residents
Riverdale villagers must pay water tax at the clerk’s office in the village hall on November 3 7 10 14 17 and 21 from 7 80 to 9 30 p m Collector Anton Strolinski requests payment. The production meter will be exhibited at Schilling Realty Co office 1550 Otto Boulevard Chicago Heights inviting public viewing.
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Riverdale
Anton Strolinski
Schilling Realty Co
Otto Boulevard
Chicago Heights
Taxi Hit At Crossing Near Riverdale Crossing
Last Thursday evening at about 8 5 Ray Holden a Hastings garage chauffeur driving a blue Ford limousine was struck by a B and O freight train at the 137th street crossing Riverdale and dragged over two hundred feet the car overturned Ray escaped with injuries and was helped from the wreck by Will Reich and Clarence Simnick he was treated at Dr Thomson and Blue Island hospital and returned home the next Wednesday
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Ray Holden
Hastings
Illinios Central
137Th Street
Riverdale
Ray
Will Reich
Clarence Simnick
Dr. Thomson
Blue Island
Lumberman Hart L. E. Rollo Survives Auto Crash
Chicago lumber executive Hart L. E. Rollo, vice-president of the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co, narrowly escaped serious injury when his car was struck by a Packard at 35th and Ashland. Dr. Clark and others were bruised. Rollo suffered a cut forehead and briefly lost consciousness as icy streets contributed to the collision.
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L. E. Rollo
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Drs. Clark
Strauss
35Th
Ashland Avenue
Packard
Rollo
Holiday church and club sales and socials announced
The Ladies' Aid at Our Saviour s church schedules a bazaar on Wednesday December 7 in the church basement. St Paul s church hosts a Christmas sale on December 1 in their basement. The Tabernacle Guild of St Mary s church plans a Christmas Sale on December 8 in the church hall. The A L L of St Paul s Lutheran invites all to a social gathering November 23 in the church assembly hall. Everyone welcome.
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Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Church
American Legion
Twin City
Tabernacle Guild
St. Mary’s Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Church Assembly Hall
Epworth League Sunday Program At Local Church
Epworth League hosts a Sunday program on November 20 at 3:00 p m. A children's meeting for organizing a Junior League targets all kids under 14. A 6 30 to 7 30 social hour follows and at 7 30 the final Win My Chum campaign meeting features John Hearsley of Lake Geneva Institute addressing the youth.
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Epworth League
Church Auditorium
John Hearsley
Lake Geneva Institute
Birds Spare the Butterflies Do Not Eat Them
Insect eating birds generally avoid feeding on butterflies, showing selective prey behavior and implying butterflies’ defenses or unpalatability influence predator choices.
Riverdale Special Meeting on Viaduct Plan at Village Hall
Riverdale villagers attend a special meeting to discuss the Indiana Harbor Belt viaduct project and a 24 foot macadam street upgrade from 138th to 142nd street. Railroad reps will explain the plan to tear down three old viaducts affecting nearby families.
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Riverdale
Indiana Harbor Belt
School Street
138Th
142Nd Street
Lower Transportation Rates Cut to Boost Local Trade
Twin City Garage announces steep rate cuts effective November 19 1921 within Riverdale and Dolton town limits. Local fare 25 cents for one passenger and 50 cents for two or four, with out of town trips at 25 cents per mile and hourly rate of 2 dollars for up to four passengers. Insurance coverage noted.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Elk Notes Harvey Lodge B P O Elks Plan 25 Dollar Initiation
Harvey Lodge B P O Elks will drop the initiation fee to 25 dollars for 60 days and aims to add 100 new members. The Harvey temple offers a modern clubhouse for leading local residents and visiting business people with daily open facilities. Joe McMullen's bowling team faces two 5 man teams from Kankakee Lodge at Coopers alleys tonight.
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Harvey Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Elks Temple
Harvey
Joe McMullen
Kankakee Lodge
Coopers’ Alleys
Bills
Mae Is Always Right Red Cross Drive Appeal
Mae Tinee urges support for a Red Cross fundraising drive stressing that every dollar represents gratitude and appreciation beyond words in a public plea.
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Mae
Red Cross
Mae Tinee
Mrs Herman Henken Dies After Illness in Riverdale Home
Elizabeth Grislei Henken born 1866 in Prowse Illinois married Herman Henken in 1886 died at 1:80 Friday morning at 303 136th place Riverdale following heart trouble. Survived by husband two daughters Dorothy Esther son Arnold one grandchild one brother Henry Grislei of Chicago and many friends. Funeral Monday Beverly cemetery interment planned.
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Herman Henken
Beverly Cemetery
Mrs Hugh McColl Dies in Harvey on Birthday
Mrs Hugh McColl mother of John A McColl of the Chicago Riverdale Lumber Co died at her Harvey home on Monday November 14 her 66th birthday Funeral services were held Wednesday and burial was at Oaklawn cemetery She leaves her husband one son John A two daughters Bessie M and Janet two sisters Mrs Horace Oliver of Los Angeles and Mrs Wm Pearson of Chicago and many friends.
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Hugh McColl
John A. McColl
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Harvey
Oaklawn
John A
Bessie M
Janet
Horace Oliver
Los Angeles
Wm. Pearson
Chicago
Riverdale Bank Warns on Waste And Safety
The First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale cautions about wastefulness and safety risks, comparing careless disposal to a circular saw that could injure fingers. Local financial adviser urges prudent management of resources and tools.
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First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
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