Kinney wedding bells reach Riverdale from Grand Rapids
James R Kinney of Grand Rapids and his bride Elva Foster arrived in Riverdale to pose with their new bungalow at 136 Corinne Street. Jim works as a salesman at Harris Furniture Co. The couple's reception of gifts hints at strong local ties and good wishes. Grace Harner visits Danville. Dalton youths steal a shoe box, later recovered, sparing legal action. Wm Maurer and C F White plan six more modern brick and frame homes in Riverdale Investment Co subdivision fronting Halsted and 498th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer
James R. Kinney
Grand Rapids
Mich
The
Riverdale
Kinney
Elva Foster
Corinne Street
Jim
Harris Furniture Co
Wolverine
Dalton
S. W. Schwab
137Th Street
St. Mary’s Church
188Th Street
Wm. Maurer
C. F. White
Riverdale Investment Co
Halsted
498Th Street
Robert Hanschmann
J. A. Decklar
Messrs Maurer
White
Local social notes from South Holland residents
Mrs. C. Dykstra returns from Randolph Wisconsin after a week visiting friends. Mr. Gerrit Van Oostenbrugge departs for a short trip to Holland Michigan. Mrs. C. Liegewater returns home to Roseland Illinois after months with Mr. and Mrs. C. Tanis. Mrs. R. Brown and son William return from Holland Michigan. Mrs. J. Van Zanten Mrs. J. Bardwick and Mrs. Wm. Viverberg visit the Henry Schoon family in Munster Indiana last Friday.
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South Holland News
C. Dykstra
Randolph
Wis
Gerrit van Oostenbrugge
Holland
Mich
Ord
G Tysee
C. Liegewater
Roseland
Ill
C. Tanis
R. Brown
William
J. van Zanten
J. Bardwick
Wm. Viverberg
Henry Schoon
Munster
Ind
Ten Years Ago At The Pointer And Local Notes
Joe Vieth, about to leave for a visit to Damme Germany, served over two years in World War I and arrived in Dalton with war dust on him. G G Girls Club held a hob o party at Mrs. J M Deam with 17 attendees as Grace Dengler won first prize. Will Staat returned from St Bernard's hospital after a wreck with a freight car. Ruth Hinkle celebrated her ninth birthday with a party and won first prize as the most perfect baby years earlier.
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Joe Vieth
Damme
Germany
Joe
Dalton
G. G
J. M. Deam
Grace Dengler
Margaret Werner
Dorothy Reich
Will Staat
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Ruth Hinkle
Ruth
Prominent local figures share a lively party
Lillian Teeter Dengler played a notable role in social events as guests enjoyed a merry gathering. Henry Bockelman, age 76, recently underwent a gland operation at Roseland Community Hospital on September 16 and is reported to be progressing well.
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Lillian “Teeter” Dengler
Henry Bockelman
Roseland Community Hospital
Mr. Bockelman
Residents Return to Swynenberg Cottage Revisit Montrose
Mrs Albert Jacobs and two children of Montrose South Dakota visit family in town for two weeks. Mr and Mrs R Swynenberg and Edward with his wife arrive from Carnes to rejoin former home here. William Tysse narrowly escapes after his car is struck by a stone truck on 154th Street. vehicle damaged but injuries are minor.
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South Holland News
Albert Jacobs
Montrose
South Dakota
J. Patz
Myr
R. Swynenberg
Edward
Iowa
Carnes
Swynenberg
Ed Price
William Tysse
154Th Street
Special Election Called for Thornton Township High School District 205
A notice from Thornton Township High School District 205 declares a Saturday October 3 1936 special election. Voters will decide on adding an addition to Thorn ton Township High School and issuing 300000 dollars in bonds with a 4 percent interest rate and a 1956 maturity, with polling across 13 precincts in Dolton Riverdale South Holland Phoenix Thornton Homewood Hazel Crest East Hazel Crest Markham Harvey Dixmoor Posen Blue Island and related polling places. Polls run from noon to seven p.m.
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Board of Education
Thornton Township
Cook County
Illinois
Broadway
151St Street
Harvey
Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
142Nd Street
Riverdale
Washington
Iinois
South Holland
South Park Avenue
158Th Street
Phoenix
Coolidge
Seventh Avenue
155Th Street
Ilinois
Thornton
Walcott Street
Campa
Homewood
Central
Ridge Road
Highland Avenue
Hazel Crest
Warren Palm
170Th Street
Winchester Avenue
Dixie Highway
Teriiory
East Hazel Crest
Lincoln
Throop Avenue
178Rd Street
Markham
Robey
167Th Streets
Nlinois
Dixmoor
South Western Avenue
John Czachura
Posen
Blue Island
Garfield
Chatham and
139Th Streets
Sheriffs Highway Police Report In Oak Forest And Surrounding Areas
Sheriff's highway police investigated an auto crash at 159th and Cicero in Oak Forest involving A. W. Becker and B. O. Miller. no injuries and both parties settled privately. A pedestrian named Jacob Stochower was struck and killed near 158th and Tlalsted, with inquest held. An accident at 194th and Halsted involved Nellie Flager. accidental death verdict. M. D. Smith died while switching railroad cars at Armour Fertilizer Co in Chicago Heights. coroner's jury returned accidental death.
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Sheriff’s Highway Police
159Th
Cicero Ave
Oak Forest
Ill
A. W. Becker
Costello Ave
Chicago
B. O. Miller
de Witt, Ill
159Th Street
Jacob Stochower
Belden Ave
Phoenix
I. C
Tlalsted
Kerr’s
Harvey
Sheriff's Highway Police
Chicago Heights
194
Armour Fertilizer Co
St. Chicago Heights
M. D. Smith
West Hickory St
CG. & E. I. Railroad
Spindler & Koehling
Water waste costs money diagram of pipe leaks
The Pittsburgh Meter Company presents a diagram showing water loss from openings in various pipe sizes. It lists quarterly leakage volumes such as 1 200 000 gallons for a 1/4 inch opening and 675 000 gallons for a 3/8 inch opening, with other values at 3/6, 3/8, and 5/8 inch. Pressure noted as 60 pounds.
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Pittsburgh Meter Company
Time saving proverb about dental care
An old saying suggests that timely action benefits health, comparing delaying dental work to wasting a tooth. It emphasizes practical wisdom about preventive care and attention to small problems before they grow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grace Harner
Will Dowker
Danville
STP
Chat
Conlon
Public Service
Conlon Ironer
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
A. H. McDougall
CG. W. Waasd
Thornton Township High
Sheriffs Highway Police
Fred Mulhausen
Indiana
Hess Tire and Repair Shop
Calumet Ave
Hammond, Ind
Conrad Kern
Indiana Ave
Interocean
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