Ingalls Memorial Hospital Yearly Report Details
The Ingalls Memorial hospital opened November 4 1923 and reports through October 31 1924. The facility operated with a 50 bed capacity, staff led by Miss Clara Pound and Miss Rhea Ackerman, and an endowment contributing $15 18759 annually to cover deficits. The report highlights rapid patient intake, high efficiency, low average costs, and charitable services worth over a thousand dollars despite no charity funds.
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Ingalls Memorial Hospital
F. A. Ingalls
Clara Pound
Harvey
Clara B. Pound
Rhea Ackerman
George M. Clark & Co
American Stove Co
Robert K. Clark
The
Whiting Corporation
J. H. Whiting
Austin Manufacturing Co
W. T. Beatty
Allied Steel Castings Co
J. T. Llewellyn
Buda Company
L. M. Wiles
Chicago
Steel Car Company
G. H. Gibson
Forsyth Brothers Co
Walter Page
Wm. FE. Dee Company
R. Dee
Bliss & Laughlin, Inc
Walter R. Howell
S. Ward Hamilton Co
T. A. Peterson
Hotchkiss, Blue & Co
M. E. Hotchkiss
Ingalls-Shepard
Wyman- Gordon Company
Pettigrew Foundry Co
James Pettigrew
Christmas sale and bazaar events at church basements
Community groups announce holiday fundraisers including a Christmas sale and oyster supper at St Pauls church basement December 5 and 6. Dolton M E church bazaars and Epworth League bakery sale set for December 12. WCTU and Dolton A C clubs plan gatherings and Bunco party events with meals and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Spencer Corps
Dolton M. E
Epworth League
Paul Gall Post
Julia Alley
Riverdale
Glover
Dolton A. C.’s
Engle-Vonah Wedding in Roseland and Local News
Miss Emma Engle and William Vonah of Chicago married November 8 and set up housekeeping in Roseland. Charles Waterman has returned home from Ingalls Memorial Hospital and recovers after a serious accident. Dr. J. A. Kollar attended a surgeons convention in Cleveland. Charley Arndt heals after surgery and William Wesse nears hospital discharge. Leonard Lotz and wife welcomed a baby girl born November 23, 1924. Ladies' Home Circle meets December 3 with officer elections. Elite Athletic Club dance at Riverdale attracted large crowds. Emil Heimsoth builds a new drug store on 187th Street. Radio fans report Europe music broadcasts. U S transmitting stations close 10 to 11 p m this week.
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Emma Engle
Anna Engle
William Vonah
Chicago
Roseland
Charles Waterman
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
J. A. Kollar
Cleveland
Ohio
New York Central Lines
Charley Arndt
William Wesse
Leonard Lotz
Ladies’ Home Circle
Fred Engel
Riverdale
Emil Heimsoth
187Th Street
Europe
U. S
England
France
Germany
Rome
Pioneer Mrs M R Shannon Dies at Creighton Home
Mrs. M R Shannon aged 83 dies at her Creighton Missouri residence November 24 1924 after a long life as a Dalton and Lansing resident. She taught at Lansing and ran a dressmaking school. A member of Spencer Corps W R C she kept in touch with the group and will be honored at memorial services.
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M. R. Shannon
Creighton
Dalton
Spencer Corps W. R. C
Viaduct Conference Eyes Harvey County Viaduct Plan
The Harvey Chamber of Commerce reports a county building conference next Monday at 2 PM on the Halsted street crossing of the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad viaduct plan. Participants include the railroad the state Illinois and the Harvey Chamber with attorneys to settle details before filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission to condemn right of way and appraise abutting property damages. The aim is to secure Riverdale ordinance approval and start viaduct work in early spring with costs around 120000 dollars.
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Harvey Tribune
Chamber of Commerce
Halsted Street
State of Illinois
County Highway Department
Harvey Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Commerce Commission
Riverdale
Railroad
State
Elites Lose Big to Lake Forest 59 0 on Road Trip
The Elites football team traveled to Lake Forest last Sunday and were defeated 59 to 0 by a heavier Lake Forest squad. The visitors drew about 45 supporters on one Twin City bus led by Henry Mohr. Riverdale hosts two prominent singers Oliver Johnson and Delos Hand, plus Del Morgan, as the club eyes a Riverdale clubhouse and recruitment before the fee rise from 1.00.
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Lake Forest
Lake Forest Boys
Roseland Panthers
Opals
Henry Mohr
Riverdale
Oliver Johnson
Delos (Snipe
del” Morgan
Bids Wanted for Riverdale Catch Basin Cleaning
Sealed bids are requested by the Village of Riverdale through the president and board of trustees for cleaning forty eight catch basins. Bids must be received by 7 30 p m on December 9 1924. The board reserves the right to reject all bids.
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Riverdale
Uncle Eben on excuses and charity
Uncle Eben says after a man excuses his own faults he has little charity left for others faults. The quip reflects a blunt rural wisdom on self awareness and judgment.
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Eben
Plan Firehouse City Board Hears Ditch Cleanup and Street Talks
Riverdale Board met, approving Peter Norman's ditch work up to 15 dollars and referring the matter to committee. 48 catch basins require cleaning. bids to be sought. Branigar subdivision street grading discussed. Lotz to start work. cement walks at 187th street crossing ordered. 138th street street light requested. Public Service Co. to be notified. Plans for a fine house halted at 75 dollars. hose company granted use of village hall on Dec 18. Sewer plans for Branigar Greenfield referred to Local Improvements. special meeting set for Nov 28. Diagonal planking of Halsted street bridge suggested. Chamber of Commerce seeks paving 138th street. funding linked to sewer and state county road plans. Bills paid.
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Riverdale Board
Unruh
Peter Norman
136Th Street
Lotz
Branigar
Simon E. Dee
Wm. E. Dee Co
Harvey
Halsted Street
Dee
Ira Hastings
Chamber of Commerce
138Th Street
Flick
Letter From Ed Engel from Hawaii Battalion
A November 12 1924 letter from Ed Engel at Schofield Barracks Honolulu T H to The Pointer in Dalton Illinois shares soldiers feelings after joining straight duty in Hawaii. Engel notes both he and Albert Groeling changed from recruit detachment to active service and express enjoyment of life in Hawaii.
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Schofield Barracks
Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
Edward R. Engel
8Th Field Artillery
Announcement for Marcel and Carl 35c service hours
Dolton ad offers an evening schedule from 5 to 10 p m every day and 9 am to 10 pm Saturdays. Appointments by phone Dolton 389. Ethel Perry at 525 Main Street Dolton provides the service with satisfaction guaranteed. 28-4
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Marcel
Carl
Dolton
Ethel Perry
Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles J. Richter
Coliseum
Ford and
Glenn
Sears-Roebuck
WLS
Kensington Station
Louisa Dallage
East 117Th
Roseland Community Hospital
J. Sterk
130Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Branigar Subdivision
Ed Engel
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