Dalton Public Schools Opened With 469 Pupils
The Dalton Public Schools opened with 469 pupils across Lincoln Avenue 298 Chicago Street 184 and Highlawn 37 including 51 in kindergarten. Bus transport from New Chicago area explains low Highlawn attendance. staff changes include Mrs Slarms moving to Chicago Street and a cadet assisting Highlawn.
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Dalton Public Schools
Lincoln Avenue School
Chicago Street School
Highlawn School
Kindergarter
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
New Chicago
Ile Light
Highlawn
Slarms
Harter
Massey
W. Robison
Louise Blair
Melicent Murray
Norma ©. Cameron
Elizabeth Propper
Mabel I. Diekman
Grace E. Maple
Irene Gallagher
Marion Jones
Flora Kreutzberg
Fiiss
May i. Blanchard
Bowen School Opens 1914 15 Term With Modern Upgrades
Bowen School begins the 1914 15 term with new wood decorations and plumbing installed during the summer. The three primary grades are led by Miss Charlotte and Miss Hazel Sayler with Mr P J Carlin teaching upper grades. Fire safety improvements include electric dismissals and planned fire drills. A nurse will visit Tuesdays and Fridays to support student health and prevent contagious diseases. The Riverdale branch reports 130 pupils with staff including Janette Miller Katherine Dalton Virginia Craver and M J Hevenor.
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Charlotte
Hazel Sayler
P. J. Carlin
Hernton Township
Harvey
Riverdale
Geo. M. Pullman
Chicago
Janette Miller
Katherine Dalton
Virginia Craver
M. J. Hevenor
Eigth
Parochial Schools Planned for Leyden Avenue Site
St Marys parish plans a modern school on Leyden avenue and 137th street with Theresa Flick as teacher for all grades up to the 8th. St Pauls Parochial offers German and English with three capable teachers: I W Rademaker Alvin Luebker and Miss J Ludwig. A list of Riverdale and Dalton high school graduates heading to colleges and normal schools includes George Vanderveen Edward Wernicke and others to the University of Chicago State Normal School and nearby campuses.
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St. Mary’s
Leyden Avenue
137Th Street
Theresa Flick
ST. Pauys
Hagu Eorps
IF. W. Rademaker
Alvin Luebker
J. Ludwig
Riverdale
Dalton
Yard
University of Chicago
George Vanderveen
Edward Wernicke
Weidner Tinksty
Mingis
Lampaign
Red Hanselsman
Irene Borger
Dward Kinney
State Normal School
Rebah Deeds
Ethel Waddell
Irene Dally
Ruth Robison
Adda Dutton
Esther Rieger
Marie Hanschman
Elsig Hansehman
Luella Engle
Local and Personal News of Dalton Community
Mrs. John Propper received a cut glass piece from the W. R. C. last Tuesday evening in a surprise party. Riverdale acrobat Carl Kirweger and partner Lamoss plan a Mutt and Jeff stunt at Dolton Theatre next Sunday. Several local injuries and events including Hakey Grapenthien’s hand wound, Alderman Block’s river budget talk, and talk of a river loop. Herbert Ur. Kelly’s Helena pilgrimage. Paul Reich and Ruth visit Sheboygan lighthouse keeper John Pitebler. fishing praised. Linen shower for Anna Boyens. J M Deam to Sarasota Fla.. surprise LaValliere gift for Deam. Frank Bergold attends Patriots Sons of America convention in Chicago. A playful puzzle about deaths and living siblings appears. Dalton M E Church ladies host Rev Miller reception. Dr. Golbeck visiting Reichs. motor talk and speediness noted. Notch: store holiday closure Sept 21-22. Police and rail thefts, accidental burns to Anthony McGowan, and discussions on future suffrage and woman’s evolution per Dr Iriedenthal. Ladies Aid meeting set Sept 24.
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John Propper
Elizabeth Kasten
W. R. Cy
Xcarl Kirweger
Riverdale
Dolton’ Theatre
Veuiung
Rd. Lamoss
Mutt
Jeff
Hakey Grapenthien
Otto Lenis
Alderman Block
Calumet River
Budge
Ur. Kelly
Helena
N.Y
Adirondger Mountains
Paul Reich
Ruth
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
John Pitebler
Paul
George Tuch
Anna Boyens
Local Births Reported for Krause Lotz and Allwinger Families
Mr and Mrs Carl Krause announce the birth of a girl on Wednesday September 16. Mr and Mrs John Lotz report a girl born Thursday September 17. Mr and Mrs Peter Allwinger of 14006 Atlantic Street Highlawn welcome a baby boy born on Wednesday September 16.
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Carl Krause
John Lotz
Peter Allwinger
Atlantic Street
Highlawn
Will Move to Florida Deam Family Heads to Sarasota
J M Deam and family plan to relocate soon to Sarasota Florida to operate a fruit and vegetable farm. His father W P Deam will accompany them while relatives send best wishes. The Deans have long been active in Riverdale and own property on 137th Street though selling a homestead on 187th Place.
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J. M. Deam
Sarasota
Florida
W. P. Deam
Tip
Dean
Riverdale
Tiverdale
187Th Place
137Th Street
Pointer
Tom” Deum
Coming Events at Immanuel and Marys Churches This Month
Immanuel Church Bazaar at Dilmer's Pavilion from October 6 to 10. Mary's Church to hold a Tawar in October. For rent 3 room flat on Lincoln Avenue Dalton inquire Mrs Anna Monster. Lost in Riverdale a small gold daisy keepsake pin. finder please return to The lointer office.
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Immanuel Church
Dilmer's Pavilion
HL. Mary’s Church
Tawar
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Anna Monster
Riverdale
Killed in Thornton Truck Accident Sees Local Tragedy
Pred J. Hansen, 26, a Chicago bookkeeper, was killed in Thornton while returning from an automobile trip to Crown Point. His vest pocket screwdriver pierced his heart when he slipped from a truck as the weight pressed down. He died within minutes. Hansen leaves a wife and three children.
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Thornton
J. Hansen
West 18Th Street
Chicago
Crown Point
Fred
Hansen
Mrs Doyle Dies After Long Illness at 63
Mrs Gwen Doyle of 13311 Prairie Avenue Riverdale died this morning after a long illness. She was 63 years old and survived by her husband and son Edward Doyle plus many relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday at St Marys Church Riverdale with interment at Mt Olivet.
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Gwen Doyle
Prairie Avenue
Riverdale
Edward Doyle
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Olivet
Lincoln Chautauqua to Close in Roseland Weekend
Roseland will close the Lincoln Chautauqua on Saturday September 16 with good attendance. A fine program is billed for Friday and Saturday, with tickets 15 and 35 cents Friday and 25 and 50 cents Saturday.
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Lincoln Chautauqua
Roseland
Bowling Season Opens at Wieischhauer Alleys
The Wieischhauer Bowling Alleys open this Saturday September 19 in first class condition. Local bowlers plan to organize a team and begin the season with enthusiasm.
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Wieischhauer
How Pat Got Even
Pat worked in England with his coat off when two Englishmen on the railroad played a prank. They painted a donkey head on Pat’s coat and waited to see him wear it. He later asked which of the men wiped their face on the coat, recognizing the joke.
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Pat
England
Lost fountain pen in Dalton headline
Lost fountain pen found in Dalton with instruction for finder to return it to the Pointer office as soon as possible.
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Bowen School
Bowen
Bowen School Garden Club
Bright
School and Country Life
ST. Mary's Parochial
W. R.C
Fla
L. F. Ripley
Deam
Frank Bergold
Pullman Camp
the Patriots
Sons of America
Ake
Liplett
Dalton M. FE. Church
I. N. Miller
W.C. Golbeck
Notich
Jon
Y W. Seleyah
J. Powers
Llinois Cential
Yascola
Iingis
South Chicago
Wre Yin
LG Unuels Vie
Ilinois Central Railroad
Blue Island
Sevon
Anthony McGowan
Als
James McGowan
Hammond
George R. Boardman
Beaver
Penn
FW. Schmidt
Hans Iridenthal
Berlin University
Doctor Iriedenthal
Morgan Park
Dalton M. E. Church
Wm. West
The
Stork
Meiver
Chautauqua
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