Dolton Boy Killed in Roadside Accident
12 year old Harry Verkaik of Dolton was killed when a Ford car struck him near 904 Lincoln Ave. He turned toward the vehicle while looking at the ground. Driver Roe DeVoe was cleared as the accident deemed unavoidable. Funeral set for Saturday at Dalton M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Verkaik
Wm. Verkaik
Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Roe DeVoe
Hammond
Ind
DeVoe
Great Lakes
Good’s Morgue
Catherine
Margaret
Clara
Anna
Dalton M. E
Blomberg
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Oak Glen
Death in 40 foot fall at Tuttle Brick Company yard
Herman Gimmel of 99 Union Street died after a 40 foot fall when a one inch plank broke on scaffolding in a dry kiln at Tuttle Brick Company on 188th Street and Senter Avenue Riverdale. A coroner's jury found accidental causes. he leaves a divorced wife and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle Brick Company
188Th Street
Senter Avenue
Riverdale
Herman Gimmel
Union Street
Gimmel
Board of Education Seeks Janitor for Chicago Street School
The Board of Education of School District 148 Dalton Ill invites applications for janitor on the first and second floors of the Chicago Street School. Benefits and duties outlined by the Secretary. Applications must be received by Oct 3 at 8 p.m. The board may reject any or all. Geo H Schaefer Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Dalton
Ill
Chicago St
Board OF Education School District 148
Geo. H. Schaefer
Wanted Laborers for Feed Mill at Arcady Farms Milling
Job ad seeks a few steady inside laborers at Arcady Farms Milling Company located at 138th Street and Halsted, west of I C tracks. The rest of the text describes disorderly town behavior and digging in pockets, implying local hardships and littering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcady Farms Milling Company
138Th Street
Halsted
I. C
St Luke's Court Elects Officers For Upcoming Year
Annual election of officers for St Luke's Court 186 C. O. F. held Thursday evening September 14 at St Mary's hall. New officers named include Conrad Kern as C R Frank Pietsch as V C R John Metevia as R S John Muller as Treasurer F Pietsch Jr as FL 8 C Sliga as Speaker John Flahive as Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Court
St. Mary’s Hall
Conrad Kern
C. R
Frank Pietsch
John Metevia
R. S
John Muller
Treas
F. Pietsch, Jr
C. Sliga
John Flahive
Immanuel Church Ladies’ Aid Outing Planned
The Ladies’ Aid of Immanuel church Dalton will hold an outing next Thursday September 21 at Glenwood Forest Preserve. The truck departs from 188th Street and Lincoln Avenue at 10 30 AM. All members and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Glenwood Forest Preserve
188Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale Boosters Game Canceled By Rain
The Riverdale Boosters game with Harvey last Sunday was rained out. Sherman Park's Standards, a top Liberty League team, are set to play Sunday as fans anticipate a strong ballgame with many players expected to attend.
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Riverdale Boosters
Harvey
Sherman Park
Liberty League
Eiverybody
Griffith to Face Boone Grove in Sunday Exhibition
Pitcher Albrecht formerly with the Dalton Harmonies will start for Griffith Indiana against Boone Grove Sunday September 17. Boone Grove lies about twenty miles away on the Erie Railroad with a large grand stand and a high level of play expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Boone Grove
Albrecht
Dalton Harmonies
Ind
Erie R. R
Riverdale Seeks Coal Bids for 30 Tons or More
Riverdale village invites sealed bids for furnishing 30 or more tons of Illinois mine run coal. Bids must be delivered to the village clerk by 7:30 p.m. on September 26. George L. Koehler, village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Geo. L. Koehler
Riverdale Girl Scouts Plan National Week Activities
Riverdale troop reports a meeting last Monday with a talk on the Lake Geneva camp and a letter about National Girl Scout Week in late October. Twelve first test scouts will receive pins next Monday night at 8 PM with a program including addresses songs and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen E. Stawczik
Riverdale
Lake Geneva
Elizabeth Robinson
Sarah Alpert
Tenderfeet
Evelyn Palmer Cal
Repazz
More Thrift Needed Across Nations and Local Births
A discussion notes saving bank depositors per thousand people differs by country with England at 302 France 540 and Switzerland 564. It argues most citizens should adopt saving habits rather than invest in Get Rich Quick stocks. Also reports John and Mrs Gertzen welcomed a baby boy on Sept 14 at 12006 Michigan Avenue. they already have two girls and two boys. John jokes the boy may become an engineer but not a motorman. Read the want ads for job leads.
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United States
England
France
Switzerland
John Gertzen
Michigan Avenue
John
Riverdale Theatre
Ernest Hanschman
St. Mary’s Church
Tom Galligan
Oak Forest
Tom
Local News Bits from Glenwood and Nearby Areas
A collage of village items notes Gilbert Gennesis vacationing in Glenwood Indiana and moves of Reuben Roney’s family to Dolton from Judson. Residents返 include Ransell Werner family from Vermont and Arthur Clausen on a Wisconsin fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Gennesis
Glenwood
Indiana
Reuben Roney
Pennsylvania Depot
Dolton
North Judson
Ind
John Poulis
Night School Opens at Fenger High School 1922
Fenger high school will run free public evening classes starting Monday September 18 1922. Programs include sewing dressmaking cooking millinery bookkeeping stenography mechanical drawing typewriting comptometer printing wood shop English mathematics gymnasium eighth grade work and foreign language civics. Registration set for Friday September 15 1922. Classes to form in subjects with sufficient enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenger High School
Legion Plans National Convention Trip to New Orleans
Local Legion members plan to attend the national convention in New Orleans from October 16. A South Chicago Post Chicago Heights Post and Harvey delegation praised the event, signing up several members. A special South Chicago Paul Gall car will house those on the week long trip with appealing rates. Maurer Pricket Johnson and McFadden hold the trip details.
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Legion
New Orleans
South Chicago Post
Chicago Heights Post
Harvey
South Chicago
Paul Gall
S. C
Local boys eye football season with Jims Propper Legion
As cold weather nears, Dalton Riverdale pick their best for a squad and hire a capable coach. Last fall’s games showed strong local football talent, but players must stay in shape to avoid injuries. Swede Rundquist, ex Thorn ton Township High and Illinois star, joins Chris O'Brien's Chicago Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jims Propper
Legion
Jim
Dalton
Riverdale
Rundquist
Thornton Township
Illinois
Chris O’brien
Chicago Cardinals
Community notices and sales from Dolton and Dalton
Church groups announce Sept 21 suppers and meetings in Dolton village hall with varying hours and prices. St Pauls church hosts coffee Sept 27. unemployment context noted. Two houses for sale on two lots and a separate eight room house with outbuildings listed by Jacob Fisher. Dollie Kehoe and Robert visit Dalton Riverdale area weeks-long from Sioux City with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fisher
Margaret Street
Dolton
Ill
Dollie Kehoe
Robert
Sioux City
Slusser
Dalton
Riverdale
Riverdale Board Meets In Regular Session On Water Issues
Riverdale board reports August treasury balance 713.96 and collections 215.78. Engineer Feldus requests extension for Halsted street water connections after water shut off. Water debt from Arcady farms Milling Co Tuttle Building Material Co and Indiana Harbor R A urged to pay within five days or water shut off. Public Service Co street lights and new 139th subdivision lighting resolutions approved.
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Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Sellin
Feldus
Indiana Harbor Belt
Halsted Street
Peldus
Draintize
Wunsch
Lotz
Lot
Wilkens
Public Service Co
Unruh
Arcady Farms Milling Co
Tuttle Building Material Co
Indiana Harbor R. A
Federal Ice Co
Flick
139Th
Michigan Avenue
Ridge News and Community Notices
About 60 gathered for a reception for Rev. Bohnsalk with ice cream and cake. The Ridge Ladies' Aid will meet Sept. 21 at Mrs. Kickert's home. Epworth League members enjoyed a Michigan City boat trip. For sale a 1919 Ford roadster in good condition. The Pointer requests clean cotton rags at 5 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohnsalk
K. C. Kickert
Epworth League
Michigan City
Energy efficiency of ancient lighting methods
An English scientist states candles oil lamps and gas lamps convert only about two percent of energy into light. Incandescent electric lamps convert three percent, other lights ten percent, and magnesium light fifteen percent.
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Boy
Ford
Tuttle Brick Yard
Girl Scout News
Ransell Werner
Clarence
Northfield
Vermont
Arthur Clausen
Wisconsin
Lake Namakagon
Paul Johnson
New Lexington
Ohio
Arthur DeVries
Roseland
R. P. Miller
Art
Pullman
Will Vandeursen
Minnesota
Bill
Theodore Reich
East 138Th Street
Panhandle Tracks
Wim. Zander
Ted
Louis
Paul
A. C. Reich
Lost Lake
Wis
Charles Sellin
Michigan Ave
Greenfield
Wm. Middleborn
Wabash Ave
Harry Pates
Carbondale
Charley Milehahn
Charlie Chaplin
Charley
Edward Groth
Marie Kalas
Herman Kalas
Fenger High
Ladies’ Aid of Our Savior’s Church
Ladies of
Father
A. W. Hersey
Ridge News
Call I. A. Waterman
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