Mexican elopement ends in Dalton court case
A Mexican couple and a teenage girl were involved in an Elopement plot that drew Blue Island police and a Dalton judge. The juvenile case was dismissed after the judge noted Mexican custom allows young marriages and the Gomez family prepared to return to Monterey Mexico with Gueventeau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Barnard Seed Co
Tony Basil
Tony
Elopers
Dalton
Fred Gomez
Fred
Gueventeau
Joe Marlez
Gomez
Mexico
Joe
Twin City
Park and
Lincoln Avenue
Maurer
Chicago
Lfe
Montery
St Pauls Church Sunday Services in 1921 Notice
St Pauls Church announces Sunday October 9 1921 schedule with Sunday school at 9 am Divine services at 10 am German and 730 pm English Holy Communion in the evening Catechism instruction Monday Wednesday Friday hours 800 1000 am and 400 530 pm Adults meet at 700 pm
Funeral for longtime county constable Gazelle held in Chicago
Andrew J. Gazelle known as Andy Gazelle died in a Chicago hospital last Friday after more than 30 years of service. Funeral rites occurred at Odd Fellows Hall Fernwood, with cremation at Mt. Greenwood that same day per his wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Gazelle
Chicago
Odd Fellowshell
Fernwood
Mt. Greenwood
Harwell Thompson Demonstrates Personal Plane Stunt
Harwell Thompson of the government aero mail service treated Harvey friends to a stunt flight on Monday. Previously mail planes were shared at fields, but now each flyer has his own aircraft. Thompson recently received his plane and staged a thrilling exhibition, prompting a caution to be careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwell Thompson
Aero Mail Service
Harvey
Harwell
Harvey Tribune
Standards Top Schaeffer Elev Co In Twin City Doubleheader
The Standards defeated Schaeffer Elev Co 6 to 4 in game one with Massy Simnick on the mound and won game two 6 to 2 as Woods pitched against Schneider Indiana. A return match is booked for next Sunday at Twin City Grounds for a large purse with a top-town pitcher for the Standards. Game starts at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffer Elev. Co
Massy
Simnick
Woods
Schneider
Indiana
Twin City
Missionfest Bus To Blue Island For Immanuel Church Members
Immanuel church Doton organizes a Missionfest trip for its members next Sunday. The bus departs at 1.80 Chicago time from Immanuel church, with stops at Dillner's corner First National Bank, 138th Street, and 137th and Indiana avenues.
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Immanuel Church
Doton
Blue Island
Chicago
Dillner
First National Bank
138Th Street
137Th and
Indiana Avenue
Community Events Announced for Local Groups
Coming events include a big bazaar by Epworth League at Dalton M. E. church soon. Two more nights remain for the Grand Indoor Carnival by the K of C at St Marys hall this weekend. The Arrow Pleasure Club plans dances at Homewood Gardens on October 16 and 30. Spencer Post W R G C hosts a card party at Dolton village hall on October 20.
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Epworth League
Dalton M. E
K. of C’s
St. Mary’s Hall
Arrow Pleasure Club
Roseland
Homewood Gardens
Spencer Post W. R. GC
Dolton
Village Officials Thank Residents for Weed Control Efforts
The president and Board of Trustees of Dalton express gratitude to residents for prompt cooperation in enforcing the ordinance on destroying noxious weeds and trimming of trees within the village, noting appreciation for timely action.
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Dalton
Bosses Know More Than They Let On in Plants
An Exchange note argues that bosses generally know more about plant operations than many employees credit and they rarely reward shirking workers by boosting pay, noting bosses understand real effort and contribution.
Subscription Notices Go Out For Nonpayers
The Pointer reports that subscription statements are being mailed to all non prepaying readers urging prompt payment of a small bill.
Garage for Rent Near Riverdale Village Hall
A garage space for rent near Riverdale village hall suitable for a large car. Inquiries at 13742 Wabash Avenue. Also a bank slogan notes Savings account yields more than interest, promising good habits from First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale.
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Village Hall
Riverdale
Wabash Avenue
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale
Riverdale News Highlights Local Happenings And Events
George Kelly on two week vacation to Indianapolis to visit his brother Ar thur and family. Road works on Leyden and Michigan avenues with paving planned next year. Mrs Chas Sellin and family back from Beaver Dam and Columbus Wis. Banks closed Oct 12 for Columbus Day. Hammond waterworks contract awarded at 800000 dollars. Mrs John Hausman hospitalised with appendicitis and recovering. A new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Lendke of Dalton. Riverdale theatre presents Mickey Moore in The Mask on Oct 12.
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George Kelly
Western Indiana
R. R
Arthur
Indianapolis
Ind
George
Leyden Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Riverdale
Chas. Sellin
Clara
Paul Middelborn
Alice
Beaver Dam
Columbus
Wis
Jack Frost
John Hausman
Blue Island Hospital
John Lendke
Dalton
John Neering
Decatur
Riverdale Theatre
Jack Holt
Helda Nova
Everybody's Darling
Mickey Moore
the Mask
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed Across Illinois
The governor designates Oct 9 to 15 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. He urges civic leaders, schools, manufacturers, and citizens to remove winter fire hazards, inspect buildings, repair wiring and flues, and promote fire safety from pulpit to public meetings.
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Illinois
Chicago
Dalton M. E. Ladies Aid Elects Officers and Plans Luncheon
The Ladies Aid of Dalton M. E. Church elected W. S. Wilcox as president, T. F. Kinney as vice president, Albert Moomaw as secretary, and J. O. Nairn as treasurer. A surprise party for Mrs. Albritton accompanied the meeting at the church, and a luncheon is set for Thursday October 18 at 1 PM. Treasurer reports dues and entertainments 493.97, parsonage and church expenses 341.42, cash on hand 152.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton M. E. Church
W. S. Wilcox
T. F. Kinney
Albert Moomaw
J. O. Nairn
Albritton
Aid
Install Officers Of Pinta Council 1981 Knights Of Columbus
The annual installation of officers for Pinta Council 1981 in Riverdale took place Thursday evening October 6. New officers installed include Grand Knight Wm A Reich Deputy Grand Knight J J Connors Chancellor Anthony Pietsch Financial Secretary Frank Pietsch Jr Recorder Alfred Miller Warden Pius Flick Advocate Frank Stieman Treasurer Wm Haney John Metevia Walter Lyons and trustees. Habits of thrift are the flowers a girl gathers from the Plant of Savings her parents gave her in a Bank Account at First National Bank of Dolton.
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Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus
Riverdale
Wm. A. Reich
J. J. Connors
Anthony Pietsch
Arthur Bessette
Frank Pietsch, Jr
Alfred Miller
Pius Flick
Frank Stieman
Wm Haney
John Metevia
Walter Lyons
First National Bank of
Dolton
American Legion dances move to garage venue for season
Henry Mohr of Twin City garage offers his space for Legion dances in the basement, opening dance set for Oct 22. A planning committee led by Edward Brookfeldt meets tonight, while members prepare Armistice Day events and football candidate calls.
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Dillner
Legion
Henry Mohr
Twin City
Edward Brookfeldt
Thurp
Watson
Baumgartner
Finerty
Bachman
Gary
A. Propper
R. Kinney
Maurer
Slaughter
Nelson
Prickett
Post
Charlie Besemen
Department of Illinois
Decatur
Illinois
Paul Gall Post
Orioles
Dalton
Riverdale
Riverdale Village Seeks Overhanging Branches Cleared
Notice to all property owners in Riverdale to cut branches overhanging sidewalks at once. Ordinances require a seven foot clearance. By order of the board of trustees GEO L KOEHLER Village Clerk.
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Village of
Riverdale
Board of Trustees
Dolton Community Fair Sets Oct 12 and 18 Schedule
Dolton District 148 hosts a two day fair with exhibits in garden produce fruits flowers poultry pets crafts and photography. A community supper priced 25 cents per plate runs Thursday night with tickets sold at multiple local stores. admission for under kindergarten free.
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Dolton
Kodak
Pohler’s
Chicago Street
Schaefer’s
Hausman’s
Trapp’s
Highlawn
District 148
Cook County
Lincolln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue School
Canning Club
M. H. Jenness
Fine Business Keeps Dalton Streets In Good Shape
The Pointer applauds the present village board for maintaining the streets. Trustee Weber supervises crews with a tar tank repairing concrete roads to prevent future larger cracks. Dalton residents can be proud of their street system, which has required substantial expenditure to build and now to maintain.
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Pointer
Weber
Dalton
Riverdale Board Approves Water Main Connection Plan
Riverdale's board of local improvements met Tuesday to consider Engineer Hersey's estimate for linking 137th Place and Indiana Avenue to the reservoir near the village hall. The plan to proceed will be forwarded to the village board next Tuesday. Contractor Mr Kraag has about $8,000 in water pipe on site and is laying other mains as the well is shut down.
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Board of Local Improvements
Riverdale
Hersey
137Th Place
Indiana Avenue
Kraag
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St. Paul’s Church
Andy
Gazelle
Harvey Friends
Base Ball News
Missionfest
Peoples Store
Hammond
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co
New York
The
American Legion
Dolton Scheels
Board of Education
Makut
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