Duck season opens with open water shooting rules discussed
The opening of duck season is marked by guidance from Charles F. Thompson on open water shooting. Federal rules allow it if the boat is not under power, with duck stamps required alongside state licenses. Reports indicate abundant birds along the Illinois river area and expected movement with cold weather. Lost item found with reward offered for return at Riverdale location.
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Charles F. Thompson
Imnois River
United States
P.T.A.s To Hold Halloween Party At Lincoln School
The Lincoln and Franklin school P T A s sponsor a free Halloween party this evening at 7 at Lincoln school to keep children off the streets. Younger children enjoy a bonfire, movies, games, and refreshments in the gym and are excused by 9 30. Older youths take over for an hour of dancing with music by the Beasley Junior orchestra. Parents are invited.
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Lincoln
Franklin
Lincoln School
Beasley Junior Orchestra
Schaafsma Lauridsen Couple Wed in Dolton Home Ceremony
Irene Schaafsma and Martin Lauridsen united in marriage at the Schaafsma home in Dolton with Rev. Schneider officiating. Rink Schaafsma gave the bride away, with Eleanore Schaafsma as bridesmaid and Leonard Schaafssma as best man. The couple plans to live on Chicago's south side.
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Schaafsma-Lauridsen
Rink Schaafsma
Dolton
Irene
Martin Lauridsen
Woodlawn Avenue
Schneider
Sandridge M. E
Eleanore Schaafsma
Blue Island
Leonard Schaafssma
Chicago
Postmasters Hold Dinner in Southern Cook County
Postmasters of the Third Congressional district and their wives and guests gathered for a dinner dance on Thursday night October 22 at the Southern Cook County Democratic clubrooms in Chicago Heights. Congressman Edward Kelly attended as guest of honor with Daniel P. Bergin serving as toastmaster. The annual affair drew over 200 attendees.
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Third Congressional District
Cook County
Democratic
Chicago Heights
Edward Kelly
Daniel P. Bergin
Charles Lauer Dies After Long Illness at 68
Charles Lauer 68 longtime Roseland resident and former cigarette shop operator at 112th Place and Michigan Avenue died Thursday October 22 at his home 6100 Kenwood Avenue after a long illness. Born in Frankfort Illinois he lived 36 years in Roseland and moved to Hyde Park about a year ago.
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Charles Lauer
112Th Place
Michigan Ave
Kenwood Avenue
Roseland
Mr. Lauer
Frankfort
Ill
Hyde Park
Novelli Piunti Couple Wed in Chicago Heights Ceremony
Miss Dora Novelli of Chicago Heights and Joseph Piunti of 13828 Edbrooke Avenue Riverdale were married Sunday morning at Roadhe’s Catholic Church in Chicago Heights. The Rev. Pacifico officiated. A reception followed at Italian Corporation Hall. They depart for a two week trip to California and will reside at 13736 Leyden Avenue Riverdale. The groom is a noted local Dalton businessman with well wishes from friends.
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Dora Novelli
Chicago Heights
Joseph Piunti
Edbrooke Avenue
Riverdale
Roadhe’s Catholic Church
Pacifico
Italian Corporation Hall
14Th Street
California
Leyden Avenue
Dalton
Flyer Derailed in Riverdale Diner on Panama Limited
A dining coach of the Illinois Central Panama Limited derailed near the Calumet River Bridge in Riverdale last Sunday at 9:30 a.m. A loose wheel caused the accident but the engineer kept the rest of the train under control and no serious wreck occurred. The engine and other coaches proceeded to Chicago as a wrecking crew relaid the dining coach.
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Riverdale
Illinois Central
Panama Limited
Calumet River Bridge
Chicago
Unclaimed 1925 Reo Found in Dolton Prompt Sale
A 1925 black Reo sedan found October 26 with Engine CA-12369 is stored at Hastings Garage in Dolton. It will be sold at a public auction if not claimed within 30 days, per Dolton Police Chief Charles T. Heidenrich.
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Hasting
Dolton
Charles T. Heidenrich
Small Merchants Seen As Big Hope For Youth
J Frank Grimes founder of the Independent Grocers Alliance says young independents will revitalize commerce as rapid changes in production and distribution empower small neighborhood stores. He notes rising youth entry into retail grocery and IGA growth to the era’s largest trade entity with over three billion dollars in gross business in ten years.
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Independent Grocers’ Alliance
J. Frank Grimes
Grimes
IGA Hsa
National Election Coverage Prompts Reader Rights Note
The Pointer states it will not offer editoral guidance during the national election on Tuesday November 3 and maintains space for all parties while noting the value of readers forming their own opinions. Dorothy Schroll earns honors at St Louis Academy.
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Pointer
Birthday surprise for Florence Kampke at her home
A group of friends gathered Friday October 23 to celebrate Flor ence Kampke s birthday with cards and a midnight lunch at her home. Names include Ann Wesse Tillie Brandt Bertha Schug Emma Tompky Agnes Dreger Ruth Slaughter Jean Marlett Minnie Mohr Olga Koch and others.
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Florence Kampke
Ann Wesse
Tillie Brandt
Bertha Schug
Emma Tompky
Agnes Dreger
Ruth Slaughter
Jean Marlett
Minnie Mohr
Olga Koch
Jean Danaboy
Mildred McCarthy
Mabel Basile
Annabelle Milles
Jennie O'Connor
Ann Woods
Clara Unruh
Marion Matthiesen
Herman Anders
Dalton
Muncie
Ind
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
National Methodist Church
Anders
Ardath
Robert
Mary
Ander
Herman Engel
Richmond
Wilmer Bowse
Eva McArdle
Aberdene
Marie Egan
Jackson Blvd
Wm. Boase
S. Halsted St
Edith Gillette
Washington Blvd
Anna Wells
Forest Ave
Dolton
Steffins
Bernard
Henry Brandt
Lincoln Avenue
Henry
Jacob Meeck
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Bruno Petkus
E. 136Th Street
River
Loretta Kummerer
East 134Th Street
Riverdale
Fenger High School
Kummerer
National Honor Society
The
Phorex
Red Cross
Fenger News
Tillie Schug
John Eckworth
Mount Vernon
New York
Harry L. Fuller
Emily Ripley
P. T. A. Council of
Harvey
Whittier School
Emma Bassler
Gerda Damascus
Leone Benson
University of Chicago
International House
Wallace Tourtellettee
Frederick
Edbrooke Avenue
Huch Graff
Urbana
Ohio
R. Hess and Son
Barber Shaw
Adyv
Drivers License Law Drive Moved by South Cook Officials
A November 6 public meeting at Matteson village hall will discuss adopting a state automobile driver license law and creating a central identification bureau for South Cook County. Chief Frank Mraz leads the study committee with support from Chicago Heights and regional police and civic leaders.
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Dolton
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Whistler
129Th
Halsted Street
Calumet River
Blue Island Central Labor Union
South End
Riverdale
Dalton
Blue Island
Calumet Park
West Pullman
Paul Gall Post
The
American Legion
the Legion
State Highway Department
Waterman
Shepard Drive
144Th Street
Weber
James McLaughlin
Chicago Brick Co
Cottage Grove Avenue
Central Bureau of Identification
South Cook County
Village Hall
Matteson
Louis E. Smith
Chicago Heights
Harvey
Illinois Municipal League
John Gutknecht
Chicago Traffic Court
Joseph Dineen
Flossmoor Police
Joseph Egan
State’s Attorney’s Office
Joseph Gannon
Frank Mraz
Riverdale Police
Bureau of Investigation
Mraz
Sergt
Charles Grupp
George Swanson
Harvey Police
Fred Mulhausen
Wiliam Hankey
Plans Set for St. Mary’s Golden Jubilee
Committees organize elaborate arrangements for St. Mary’s Golden Jubilee celebration to be held Sunday and Monday, November 22 and 23. A souvenir program with the church’s past history is being prepared for the event.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Mrs. H. D. Krug Visits Lorenzen Family
Mrs. H. D. Krug of Reedsburg Wisconsin is visiting the N. P. Lorenzen family at 14625 Chicagostreet Dalton for several weeks. On Sunday October 25, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Friese and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Friese of Arlington Heights Illinois were guests of the Lorenzen family.
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H. D. Krug
Reedsburg
Wis
N. P. Lorenzen
Chicagostreet
Dalton
E. T. Friese
Gilbert Friese
Arlington Heights
Ill
Lorenzen
Burglars Hit Three Gas Stations In Two Days
Three gas stations in Dalton and Riverdale were burglarized in a week. A candy machine and nickels were stolen at Riverdale 138th and Leyden and at 188th and Halstead. Dal ton Seneca station at Indiana and Sibley lost candy cigarettes and cigars. Thieves broke a window to enter. Police suspect the same group, with stolen vending machines later found in Harvey. For information see Riverdale police department.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Abbie Miller
138Th
Leyden
Warl Maurer
188Th
Halsted Street
Seneca
Indiana
Sibley
Harvey
Riverdale Police Dept
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Dolton and
Whistier Forest
147Th Street
Dolton Board
State Street
Ted Koch
P.t.a.’S
Hallowe’en
Chas. Lauer
Novelli-Piunti
Independent Grocers
Independent Merchant
Dorothy Schroll
Dearborn Street
St. Louis Academy
Our Savior’s Church
Lester Brookfelt
Jean de Ridder
Park Ave
Jack Wilcoxen
Lucille Milhahn
Lorraine Wilkes
Peggy Younkers
Leola Rudloff
Patsy Maughn
Janet Schnoor
Mary Lou Drendel
Shirley Burch
Bruce Younker
Charles Damaskus
William Mason
Clarence Pfotenhauer
le Roy Grandmaison
Horace Templeton
Hammond
Elmer Smith
Dalton and
Smiths
Nancy Lee
South
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