Raymond Baumgartner Elected Commander of Paul Gall Post
Raymond Baumgartner of Riverdale was elected commander of Paul Gall Post of the American Legion at a meeting held last Tuesday evening. Other officers elected include Walter Deichen as Vice Commander, Russel Trimble as Finance Officer, Julius Nelson as Historian, Rev. Vorhees as Chaplain, Peter Lau as Sergeant-at-Arms. Commander-elect Baumgartner will assume the role at the next post meeting on December 18, following Ed ward Brookfelt's retirement after a notable year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Baumgartner
Riverdale
Paul Gall
American Legion
Walter Deichen
Russel Trimble
Julius Nelson
Vorhees
Peter Lau
Baumgartner
Edward Brookfelt
Community notices from Lansing and Hammond parish events
A list of local social and church happenings includes St. Pauls Lutheran school dedication in Dalton with Schultz, Vierk, Miller, Hecht and Frey families attending, St Anne’s Banco Club news, a Protected Home Circle banquet in Chicago with Hammond Gary East Chicago members, Kitchen Craft Luncheon details, and a Studebaker collision involving W. R. Bertram in Hammond with no injuries.
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Lansing
Henry T. W. Schultz
Amanda
Fred Vierk, Jr
Chas. Miller
Fred Hecht
Loretta Frey
H. H. Harthun
Alex. Guebert
Oak Glen
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Dalton
St. Anne’s Banco Club
Fred Caster
Anthony Koselke
John Hoffman
Ollie Olson
New Steven’s
Chicago
Hammond
Gary
Bunco
Frank Trinowski
Jones
Max Koselke
A. Koselke
Milton Hiland
A. Hesse
W. R. Bertram
Studebaker
South Shore
Bertram
Local Neighbors Exchange News and Weekended Visits
Maxwell Bertram and Mae Eckstein await at Lansing Pharmacy. Penny family from Gary visit Theo Evert home. Nick Dahm fully recovered from flu. Chas Suttinger and sister visit Max Koselke in Indiana Harbor. Albert Burns and Willie Koselke in Snyder join Anthony Koselke clan. Oscar Ward family moved to Chicago Avenue. Brickmakers district council meeting attended in Chicago by Koselke group. T W Dahm of Chicago visits Edw Dahms. Bruin family from South Holland join W J Bruin at North Lange Street for Thanksgiving. Lehmker family with Chas Peters near Dyer Indiana host Sunday. Miss Katherine Crsak of Hegewisch visits Mrs Wilbur Seevers. Mrs Geo Mouat visits sister Mrs Thomson in Chicago. John Quick of South Bend visits Lansing. Dr Potts resumes practice after three week absence. Dr Stokes remains as assistant. Gilbert Vanderan travels to Quincy Illinois. Floyd Bothwell and Fred Jaeger hunt Illinois River. Ollie Olson wins two turkeys one goose and two ducks in raffle. Mrs Olson hosts Thanksgiving for local family. Births include a baby girl to Ben Oms and a baby girl to Menno Ridder.Thornton Road.
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Maxwell Bertram
Mae Eckstein
Lansing
Penny
Gary
Theo. Evert
Nick Dahm
Chas. Suttinger
Indiana Harbor
Max Koselke
Albert Burns
Willie Koselke
Snyder
Ind
Anthony Ko
Potts
Dr. Stokes
Pott
Gilbert Vanderan
Quincy
Ill
Floyd Bothwell
Fred Jaeger
Illinois River
Ollie Olson
First Reformed Church Service Schedule
Services led by Rev. A Karreman with 9 30 a m sermon Our Salvation and 2 00 p m first in A Lost Son series. Sunday school at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m C E Leader Miss Lena Tanis.
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First Reformed Church
A. Karreman
Lena Tanis
Lost glasses on Glenwood Lansing Road near Oak Glen
A pair of tortoise shell glasses is missing on Glenwood Lansing Road near Oak Glen. Reward offered for return to John Triezenberg.
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Glenwood- Lansing
John Triezenberg
Oak Glen
Izaak Walton League Urges Protecting Local Rabbits
Izaak Walton League members in South Holland urge protection of Kansas cotton tails and jack rabbits released last spring. Hunters are asked to refrain from shooting them so the stock can grow.
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Izaak Walton League
Kansas
South Holland
Lansing couple travels to Grand Rapids to visit ill son
Mr and Mrs Joseph Van Schouw en of Lansing visited their son Cornelius in Grand Rapids Michigan last Thursday. They returned Tuesday with news he is getting better. The update brings relief to his many friends.
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Joseph van Schouwen
Lansing
Grand Rapids, Mich
Cornelius
Gettig
South Holland business expands showroom and service
Bardwick Auto Sales in South Holland increases showroom space and adds service facilities for repairs and painting. Obituary notes Mrs. Simon Van Deuren died November 17, 1927 at 63. Services were held November 22 on Chicago Road. Local social notices report showers for Miss Ida Van Kalker and Miss Grace DeYoung as they prepare for marriages. Local residents visit and plan Rio Grande Valley trip tickets coordinated by Ted VanderAa. Ten years of straightforward dealing in the area promoted by W H Martin piano expert at Harvey address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardwick Auto Sales
Oakland-Ponciac
South Park Avenue
South Holland
Ill
Simon van Deuren
Ioss
Maud
Peter Vander Griend
Johanna
William Vroegh
Cora
Richard Eylander
Mary
Ada
John
Leonard
Anne
Peter
Simon
Chicago Road
Thornton Junction
Ida van Kalker
Grace DeYoung
Arley Gard
Denver
Colo
John L. Vinke
Lucille Walvoord
Hope College
Ted VanderAa
Rio Grande Valley
W. H. Martin
Center Avenue
Harvey, Il
Big Chicago meeting backs Calumet district as industrial hub
The Chicago Golden Gate Association held a large Masonic Temple gathering in Chicago Heights last Monday evening. Congressman Rathbone Anton J. Cormack Mayor Begin Robert Sweitzer Gene Olive Edmund Litzinger and others spoke in support of the Calumet District as it is promoted as a growing center of industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Golden Gate Association
Masonic Temple
Chicago Heights
Rathbone
Anton J. Cormack
Begin
Robert Sweitzer
Gene Olive
Edmund Litzinger
Calumet District
Golden Gate Association
Izaak Walton League Protest Against Calumet Mosquito District
The Izaak Walton League objects to a Cook County petition to form the Calumet Mosquito Abatement District. They cite pollution and stagnant water as the cause of mosquito plagues and warn the plan would pollute more water and cost taxpayers, calling it a political scheme.
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Cook County
Calumet Mosquito Abatement District
Izaak Walton League
Pub. Committee of
Woman Wins Divorce After Ninth Attempt
A Chicago woman who separated from her husband eight times was granted a divorce on the ninth attempt, marking a decisive end to a long and fraught separation.
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Chicago
Still in Use: Robert Bell’s 1771 Law Book in Liverpool Library
Robert Bell of Philadelphia printed a law book in 1771 that remains in use in Liver more Callf library archives. The item highlights enduring colonial legal texts and historical printing practices in early American and British libraries.
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Robert Bell
Livermore
They Are Scarce Gentlemen of Courage and Letters Quote
A curatorial quote reflects on the rarity of a true gentleman, contrasting with numerous men of courage, sense, and letters, attributed to Steele.
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Steele
For Rent Modern Steam Heated Flat In Dearborn St
A new four room flat is available for rent at 13839 Dearborn Street. Steam heat included with a monthly rent of 37 dollars and 50 cents. Apartment located on the 28th floor or unit 28 2p.
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Dearborn St
Theatres Schedule at Meero GH Arm
Friday John Gilbert stars in Twelve Miles Out, Saturday Buck Jones in Below Zero. Sunday matinee at 2 30 The Road to Romance with Ramon Novarro Marceline Day and Marc McDermott. November 29 30 Norma Talmadge in Camille and December 1 2 Rin Tin Tin in Jaws of Steel.
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John Gilbert
Buck Jones
Ramon Novarro
Marceline Day
Marc McDermott
Norma Talmadge
Camille
Dumas
THURS
FBI
Hills of Peril and Rolled Stockings At Riverdale Theatre
Saturday Buck Jones stars in Hills of Peril at Riverdale Theatre along with Fables and comedy. Sunday matinee at 2 30 features Rolled Stockings with Paramount Junior stars James Hall and Louise Brooks Bright college years. Also Florence Vidor in The World at Her Feet on Wednesday and Thursday November 30 and December 1.
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Buck Jones
Peril
Paramount
James Hall
Louise Brooks
Chuck
Florence Vidor
State Theatre Holiday Show Schedule Picture
Matinee daily with Raymond Hatton and Wallace Berry in Firemen Save My Child and Dave and His Jazz Beaus in Turkey Frolics. November 27 features May McAvoy in A Reno Divorce. December 28 to 30 presents Emil Jannings in The Way of All Flesh.
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Michigan Avenue
110Th Place
FBI
Raymond Hatton
Wallace Berry
Dave
McAvoy
Emil Jannings
Christmas Seal Sale Supports Local Health Work
The Christmas seal sale in Dalton began on Thanksgiving Day, run by Bowen school children and Riverdale Boy Scouts under Frederick D. Smith. Mrs. H. W. Slaughter leads the effort with seal supplies, and proceeds fund the local health center and hospital projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Bowen School
Riverdale
Frederick D. Smith
H. W. Slaughter
Dodgers Beat Cohorts In Season Opener At Home
The Dodger Heavies defeated the Cohorts from 66th Street 16 to 13 on Monday night in their first basketball game of the season. Lineup listed includes W Neerhing L F D Osberg C Miller R F C Berchinski Guard L Miller Guard.
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Dodger Heavies
66Th Street
Seaon
Dodgers
W. Neerhing
L. F
D. Osberg
C. Miller
R. F
C. Berchinski
L. Miller
Their Silver Wedding Celebrated in Dalton
Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper of Kanawha Avenue Dalton observed their silver wedding anniversary with a delicious dinner. Photographer Edward Burwell captured the bride and groom with flowers and guests. Gifts included 25 red carnations from the Dolton Women’s Christian Temperance Union and 25 roses plus 25 yellow chrysanthemums from the groom. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Waddell, Miss Ellen Waddell, Rev. and Mrs. Meyers, the Burwell family, and several West and Manthey families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooper
Kanawha Avenue
Dalton
Edward Burwell
Dolton Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Dolton M. E. Sunday School
W. S. Waddell
Ellen Waddell
Meyers
Charles West
Charles Jr
Morris West
Raymond Manthey
Carl Meginnis
Hazel
Garnet West
Doris
Snow Time is Health Time
Dr. Herman N. Budenson, health commissioner, says snowy season brings 3 to 5 inches of snow and can be healthy. He urges outdoor play in warmth and proper clothing, noting fresh air aids health while hot rooms cause colds. Emphasizes sleep, nourishment, avoiding crowds, and exercise outdoors.
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Herman N. Bundeson
Commissioner of Health
Man Seeks Little Yet Cries for More in Boston Transcript
A sharp quote from the Boston Transcript contrasts human desire with satisfaction, noting that people often want much while receiving little, prompting reflections on contentment and ambition.
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Boston Transcript
Local church events announce bazaars and sales
The Ridge M E ladies plan a bazaar on Wednesday at Berger school basement. St Pauls Lutherans building committee hosts a banco party on Nov 26 at 8 15 pm in the new school hall. St Pauls ladies sell Christmas items December 1 with lunch. St Marys Court 229 O F C hosts a big Christmas sale December 8 from 2 30 to 8 30 pm for the new convent. Our Saviors church holds a Christmas sale and dinner November 30 with dinner at 6 pm. Dolton W C T U meets December 1 at Mrs Ester Peacocks home 301 136th place Riverdale. Dolton Athletic Club banco party at Masonic hall November 25. Dolton M E church all day meeting November 29 with pot luck dinner.
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Ladies’ Aid
Ridge M. E
Berger School
Banco
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Buiding
St. Paul’s Church
St. Mary’s Court No
Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Dolton Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ester Peacock
Dolton Athletic Club
Masonic Hall
Luken’s
Dolton M. E. Church
Perpetual Detour Hails From Halsted Street Saga
The paper critiques endless construction on Halsted street near Riverdale and Indiana Harbor Belt viaduct work. It notes a temporary bridge planned within 90 days and jokes about renaming the street Perpetual Avenue if delays persist, highlighting bureaucratic slowdowns and urban disruption.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Halsted Street
Halsted
Indiana Harbor Belt Railway
Calumet River
Robey
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Ben Oms
Menno Ridder
Thornton Road
THE
Arma
Riverdale Theatre
State Theatre
Daniel C. Bachmann
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Ill
Dolton
Theodore Koch
Chicago Street
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