Ten Years Ago Items From Riverdale and Nearby
Richard Nottorf to undergo cancer lip operation at Blog Island hospital with optimism for success. Andrew Ward and Son to remove 160 acres top soil for Bonnell Improvement Co. near Thornton, soil shipped to Chicago for Calumet Park. Walter James and family welcome baby girl born Sept. 21. Carl Jennings proves carpentry skill on Edbrooke Ave bungalow. Strosinski and related families celebrate Gus Strosinski’s 10th wedding anniversary. Mrs Richard Reich marked 60th birthday. Dick the champion shops kof player of Riverdale. Herman Henken sells blacksmith shop to John Manare Co. of Roseland. shop remains open for all work.
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Richard Nottorf
Blog Island Hospital
Andrew Ward
Oakglen
Bonnell Improvement Co
Thornton
Chicago
South Park Commissioners
Calumet Park
Walter Jhames
North Harvey
Carl Jennings
Edbrooke Avenue
138Th Street
Berschinski
Cosman
Simnick Couple Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Albert Simnick celebrated their silver anniversary last Saturday September 29 with many relatives and friends present. They received numerous silverware gifts and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. Al Simnick formerly worked at the Pullman rolling mills and now plans a quieter life on his farm.
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Albert Simnick
Pullman Rolling Mills
South Holland Notes From Ten Years Ago Headlines
Local reminiscences recall C A Archibald of Brighton visiting South Holland, a corner steer shot to prevent damage after an escape, a broken arm from Ford cranking, and a large Lansing barn fire that spared the house. Wedding of Elmer Turnereen and Kathryn Medema marked by a September date. Women’s Missionary Society meeting in Chicago.
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C. A. Archibald
Brighton
Colorado
J. van Vanten
N. T. Paarberg
Jacobs
Dalton
South Holland
Calumet Pens
Luke de Young
John J. Gouwens
Lansing
Ehieleme
Rakerk
South Holand
Elmer Turnereen
Phoenix
Kathryn Medema
First Reformed Church
Young Ladies Missionary Society
First Reformed
Hastines Street
Chicago
Ford Airport to host government experiments at Lansing field
Lansing Journal reports definite arrangements between Mr Bowne of Ford Airport and John Bonforte of the U S Commerce Department for government use of the Ford Airport as an emergency landing field and for aeronautical experiments. A tract near West Dyer Indiana was purchased for a weather radio beacon to guide pilots with conditions.
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Mr. Bowne
Ford
John Bonforte
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bowne
Feumuy
Wost Dyer
Ind
Windh
United States
Newark
N. J
Dyer Tract
Dyer
Lansme Journal
Bride Earns Favor With Groom’s Family Through Grooming
Bride wins support from groom’s relatives by presenting herself well groomed and poised. The saying United we boost, divided we bust hints at harmony through careful preparation.
Fire causes and prevention urged in prevention week notes
An analysis explains that fires are caused mainly by human carelessness and thoughtlessness rather than mere materials. It cites matches, faulty electrical work, and improvised installations as triggering factors, urging better practices and public support for prevention week activities. Riverdale and Dalton fire departments acknowledge the message.
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Riverdale
Pue
AL Ripley
Dalton Fne
Ripley
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Pointer
South Holland News
Fray’s Flower Shop
Dolton
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Lincoln Ave
Lansing Airport
House Heating Division Public Service Company OF
Northern
Illinois
Oe Osby Homes
Satagas
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Twin City Sales
Soderlind Bros
Indiana Ave
Brervercahkeer
Gos
Pelogsireane Haser
Monarch Roofing Company
Henry N. Yonker
Perry Avenue
Commodore
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