Chicago Capitalists Propose 1500000 Race Track Here
Branigar Brothers optioned 280 acres south of Indiana Harbor tracks for a $1.5 million Derby park to host a mile and a half track with inner mile, a grandstand, and year round facilities. Plans call for New Washington Park, with Hawthorne meetings, access via Illinois Central and belt lines, and broad public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branigar Bros
Indiana Harbor Tracks
146Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Illinois Central Tracks
Chicago
Joseph A. Murphy
Brannigar Brothers
Illinois Central Railroad
Riverdale
Loop
Illinois Central
Aé&Elpbac & St
B. &Co
Pennsylvania
Indiana Harbor Belt
Illinois Jockey Club
Illinois
Hawthorne
New Washington Park
Randolph Street
Lincoln
Dixie
Halsted
Indiana
Indiana Harbor
Lighteenhole
Derby Day Clubhouse Plans for County Fairgrounds
The article outlines reinforced concrete and steel construction for buildings to serve county fairs poultry stock and horse shows. A grandstand and paddock undercroft will meet requirements, with an up to date clubhouse featuring a double deck porch for thousands on Derby Day. The lawn slopes for clear track views and space is allocated for seasonal member rooms on the grounds.
Illinois Banquet Firebrand Faults Congress and Illinois State Tax Policy
General Daws spoke at a New York banquet, smoking a briar pipe despite etiquette, accusing Congress of cowardice and opposing blocs in politics. He criticized Illinois for tax hikes and higher spending under Gov. Small, contrasting with Gov. Lowden’s budget reform and tax cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Daws
New York
Congress
Soldier Bonus
Farm
Good Roads
Illinois
Lowden
New Dentist in Town Joins Family Practice
Robert William Gallegos is a new dentist joining his father's office. A fine young fellow, he is not superstitious and smiles when told about his birthday last Friday October 13, 1922. He was born at the maternity hospital in Pullman. Mother and baby are doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Gallegos
Pullman
Pointer Publishes Only Signed Local Notes
The Pointer bans unsigned letters and promises no anonymous submissions. Social items include Marie Garry’s Oct birthday party with 12 guests, Patricia Geoghegan and Helen Avington as hostesses, and travels of Dr M Weidner to Philadelphia for a railway surgeons meeting, with planned returns in late November. Other notices mention Mrs J Nairn and relatives visiting Burlington, a baby girl born Oct 15, and the 10th wedding anniversary of Edward and Mrs Dickelman. Grandma Dailey turns 96 on Oct 26. The Pointer hints at future photo features of a “good looking girl.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Garry
Patricia Geoghegan
Oak Park
Helen Avington
Chicago
M. Robert Weidner
Weidner
Neela
Philadelphia
Penn
Pennsylvania Railway Surgeons Association
Reading
J. O. Nairn
George
Edward Dickelman
Grandma Dailey
0. Nairn
Dalton
Judge Jones Returns From Four Month England Trip
Judge Henry G. Jones and his wife of Harvey returned from a four months tour of England Wales and Scotland. They traveled by auto to New York stored the car there and came home via Montreal. He noted English gasoline at 75 cents a gallon and that every Ford faces a $10 monthly tax with larger cars paying more, a cost tied to horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Jones
Harvey
England
Wales
Scotland
New York
Montreal
Canada
Ford
Bowling Alleys Sold to New Owner on Indiana Avenue
William Fleischhauer sold his bowling alleys at Indiana Avenue and 184th Street to Michael Pavilonis. The alleys opened Saturdays, Oct. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fleischhauer
Indiana Avenue
184Th Street
Michael Pavilonis
Pohlers Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred Pohlers marked their 18th silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday feast prepared by the bride. Relatives praised her cooking and presented numerous gifts as they plan to gather again for the golden anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pohlers
Mr. Pohlers
Board to Accept Janitor Applications for Chicago Street School
The Board of Education District 148 will receive sealed janitor applications at a special meeting held Tuesday evening October 24 1922. Salary is 120 dollars monthly. Applications must reach the secretary by 8 pm October 24. The board may reject any or all applications. For details contact the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Chicago Street
Two Men Killed as Truck Hits Freight Engine at Crossing
At the B and O Crossing on Western avenue two men in a southbound Mack truck were killed when their vehicle collided with an eastbound B and O freight engine at 6 05 in foggy conditions. The cement truck, owned by Pronger Bros, carried 18 tons. Ira Ferry left a widow and three children. Christ Gebert, married a year, also died.
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Western Avenue
Chicago Heights
Pronger Bros
Ira Ferry
Christ Gebert
Chicago P. O. Needs Clerks Shortage prompts weekly exams
The United States Civil Service Commission announced October 4 that Chicago post office faces a clerk shortage. Exams will be held every Monday until further notice. Entrance salary 1400 dollars a year with 100 dollar annual raises to 1800. Promotions to supervisory roles available. Men 18 to 45 needed, age waivers for ex service men. Applications at the Commission's office on the main floor of the Federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Chicago
Commission
Federal
Salvation Army Drive Aims for $1200 in Local Campaign
Harvey area pledges total 1200 to the Salvation Army Drive with Earl Conant as chairman of a committee of local business and professional men. The appeal asks residents to donate to support the organization that aided troops with doughnuts and smiles during wartime.
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Harvey
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Lansing
Thornton
Homewood
Hazel Crest
Vicinity
Salvation Army
Earl Conant
Lutherans in Convention to Gather in Buffalo
The United Lutheran Church in America holds its third biennial convention at Holy Trinity Church in Buffalo New York from October 17 to 26. Officials say the meeting will be one of the year's most important religious gatherings with issues facing the merged denomination drawing wide church interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church In America
Holy Trinity Church
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Near East Relief Seeks Urgent Aid For Greek Refugees
A morning cable to Near East Relief in Chicago warns of a growing refugee crisis as Thrace evacuees flee Turks. It cites 800000 people needing relief and funds, with flour shipments already purchased to feed the starving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Near East Relief
S. LaSalle Street
Thrace
Mary Martin Mother of Rev. Father A C Martin Dies
Mrs Mary Martin 74 widow and mother of Rev A C Martin of Glenwood Catholic church died Tuesday Oct 10 after brief illness at St Francis hospital Blue Island Illinois. She leaves three daughters in Marshall Minn Owendale Mich and Chicago a Sister of Mercy in Chicago and two sons Rev A C Martin and George West Pullman. Funeral Friday 10 am at Glenwood church with burial at Mt Olivet cemetery.
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Mary Martin
A. C. Martin
Glenwood
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Ill
Martin
Marshall, Minn
Owendale
Mich
Mercy
Chicago
George
West Pullman
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Chicago Heights Star
Room and board offer for two men in Riverdale
Advertises room and board for two men at 324 East 138th Street Riverdale. Contains contact details and a rooming option with unspecified dates and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 138Th Street
Riverdale
Mayor Walter Haines Weds In Norwood Park Home
Walter Haines the North Harvey mayor married Miss Teresa Fritch at her home in Norwood Park on Wednesday October 18 with Rev. Parkinson officiating. The match links to the late Chas Pope whose secretary Miss Fritch is praised as bright and charming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Haines
North Harvey
Norwood Park
Rev. Parkinson
Harvey
Chas. Pope
Teresa Fritch
Walter
Pope
Calumet River
Chicago
Bowen School Notes and Riverdale Park Bond Discussion
Bowen School notes recount a recent win loss against Matteson and an upcoming home game versus Burnham. The Riverdale village voters face a November bond proposal of fifty thousand dollars to fund a new park with multiple sporting and recreation facilities for Bowen Highlawn Lutheran students and village youth.
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Matteson
Burnham
Achievement Club
Riverdale
Bowen
Highlawn
School Bond Vote Planned for Highlawn Building
A school election in District 148 Dalton and Riverdale is set for Saturday October 21 to authorize bonds for a new Highlawn school building. The current wooden structure is inadequate and the Board of Education aims to provide a modern facility for students now and in the future. Vote for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Highlawn
Board of Education
Hruby Buys Out Hassberg to Own Garden and American Theatres
John G. Hruby becomes sole owner of both Harvey theatres after buying Louis Hassberg interests. He brings twenty years in theater work and seven years in town. The American Theatre is being redecorated with a modern ventilating system, aiming to show the best and latest pictures to Harvey and nearby patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Hruby
Louis Hassberg
The
Garden
American Theatres
Mr. Hruby
Harvey Tribune
For Sale Tard Coal Heater in Good Condition
Classified notice offers a coal heater for sale at ten dollars. Inquiries to 18712 Indiana Avenue Riverdale. Date shown 22 3p.
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Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
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Judge Jones
St. Paul’s Church Hall
Young Peoples Society
St. Mary’s
M. E
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Banco
St. Paul’s
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
Everbody
Dolton M. E
Robert Waddell
Robert Vandenburg
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Emanuel Evangelical Church
A. O. U. W. Hall
P. O
Salvation Army Drive
Lutherans In Convention
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