NEW BREMEN NEWSOF THE TINLEY PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Working On The Future Of Our Past

Volume 28, Number 1 February 2013 Mary Ann Marino and Brad L. Bettenhausen, Editors

Editorial Staff: Jeanne Condon

Did You Visit Our Recent Exhibits.

Ifnot, you've missed a wonderful opportunity to relive days of old!!!!

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ECEMETERYThe to ic of Batchelor's Grove Cemetery has always been of special interest to people both nearand far and the Tinley Park Historical Society holds many documents and artifacts of this nowinfaixMus^restrng place. Sadly, the destruction and desecration of the cemetery has left itunrecognizable from its original peaceful setting. Under the direction of Pete Crapia, theBachelor Grove Restoration group has undertaken many efforts attempting to improve the area,and Se tember 30*, 2012 was set aside by this group to highlight the area. The Historical^cietv^was asked to participate by holding a special exhibit. The group held a picnic in TinleyCreek Woods and provided shutde bus service to our museums. Approximately 120 peopletoured our museums that day. The Tinley Park Historical Society exhibited memorabilia fromBatchelor's Grove Cemetery, Bachelor's Grove Dance Hall and Roller Rink, and the generalar which later came to be known as Goeselville. This was quite a popular area in the 1930s

th dinner dancing and roller skating and the dance hall appears to have been one of the morepopuirToclal places in the area during its heyday.

Recent Exhibits.

Our displays focused on the history andgrowth of the area. A listing of names ofknown individuals buried in Batchelor's

Grove Cemetery was displayed. Alsodisplayed were trail maps and shards ofpottery foimd in the area. We had photos oftombstones, the cemetery and surroundingarea. Some of the tombstones raised

questions all members of one family diedthe same year. fVas there an epidemic? AnAccident? We also had questions asking if"Aunt Adele" was buried in the cemetery,and one of our visitors foimd the gravestoneof the man that built the house they werepresently living in.

As always..,,M specialthanks to the

volunteers who made

the event a success.

Ed Slemsen, MaryAnn Marino, ConniePavus, Adele, RonOtto, Jerry Hug, Julieand Kurt Dekker.

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^ /a* \ Grove Hall and\ Roller Rink,f W e have/ newspaper

advertisements

and articles and even a pair of roller skateswith a Bachelor Grove Roller Rink sticker

on the box, however, no photos. If you havea photo, please let us know. We will gladlycopy your photo and return your original toyou if you wish to donate it at this time.

Our hometown of Tinley Park was all deckedout in Christmas trees, lights and holly for theChristmas Market held on November 30*^,December and December 2"''. The Main

Street looked beautiful with the VillageChristmas tree and the many decorations.The Tinley Park Historical Societyparticipated in the Holiday celebration eventat the invitation of the Village of Tinley Park.Our Landmark Chapel hosted holiday movieswhich allowed families, an opportunity to sitand relax and enjoy Holiday classics. Ondisplay in the Schoolhouse museum weretoys from Christmas' past. There were dolls,cars and trucks, games and books. It wasvery popular with young and old alike.

Visitors also enjoyed refreshments served inthe New Saenger Hall. Hot chocolate, icecream, cookies and brownies were provided,and the aroma of fresh popcorn waftedthrough the building. Thanl« to the Villagefor providing the popcorn and movies.

Our thanks again to the many volunteers whomade this two day event a success: ConniePavur and Kayla Parker, Mary AnnMarino, John Szaton, Jerry and GerdaHug, Ron and Carol Otto, Lori Mason,Carol Ferkula, Ed and Pat Siemsen andour junior volunteer, Chris Roche, Specialthanks to the teen volunteers from St. Julie

Parish, and their supervisor Sheila.

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Did you know.

The Landmark Church and Schoolhousenow home to the Tinley Park HistoricalSociety was featured as the official 2012Village Christmas Card.

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Future Events.

Future exhibits md

IteB ^ eveiyone. Valentinesand all things romantic

participation with theW Village celebrating the

Easter Season; and our ylate spring/early^*^summer exhibit whichwill highlight farmingand its history here inTinley Park.

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Contact us at 708-429-4210 for more details.

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Tinley Park Garden Club VisitsOur Museum

On October 17, 2012, we were surprised by avisit from fourteen ladies with the TinleyPark Garden Club. The ladies brought ushistorical records, plaques and ribbons thatthey have accumulated over the years. TheTinley Park Garden Club was established inAugust of 1927 and is still an activeorganization today.

Many people have probably noticed the signthat is displayed in front of the Tinley ParkPost Office that states the beautiful flowers

and plantings are done by the Tinley ParkGarden Club each year.

Going through some of the historicalinformation that we were given, andreferencing the 1950 Tinley Park Times, anarticle tells of Norway Maples being plantedin Memorial Park. The row of NorwayMaples that were planted was a tribune tothose we lost in the World War. This area

was to be known as "Memorial Row".

Throughout the years, the Tinley ParkGarden Club has done many things toenhance the look of our Village. They haveparticipated in many functions, parades andevents throughout the years.

We thank the Tinley Park Garden Club fortheir donation of the historical documents,

and applaud their ongoing efforts to make ourVillage a better place.

I ArPLAUSEK PLEASE

QuotationsInflation is when you pay $ 15 for the $ 10haircut you used to get for $5 when youhad hair - Sam Ewing

Age is an issue of mind over matter - ifyou don't mind, it doesn't matter- Mark Twain

George Carlin on Aging......Do you realize that the only time in our lives when welike to get old is when we're kids? If your less than 10years old, you're so excited about aging that you think infractions. "How old are you?" "I am four and a half!"

You're never thirty-six and a half. Your four and a halfgoing on five! That's the key. You get into your teens,now they can't hold you back. You jump to the nextnumber, or even a few ahead. "How old are you?" I'mgonna be 16! And then the greatest day of yourlife you become 21. Even the words sound like aceremony YOU BECOME 21 - YEAS!!!!!!

But then you turn 30, Ooooohh, what happened there?Makes you sound like bad milk. He TURNED, we had tothrow him out. There's no fun now, you're just a sour-

dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away.Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreamsare gone.

But wait!! You MAKE it to 60. You've built up so muchspeed that you HIT 70. After that it's a day-by-day thing;you HIT Wednesday! You get into your 80s and everyday is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30;you REACH bedtime.

And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s you start goingbackwards; "I was JUST 92." Then a strange thinghappens; if you make it over100, you become a little kidagain. "I'm 100 and a half!

.1 .i#May you all make it to ahealthy 100 and a half!!!!!!!

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Here's Something You Don'tSee Anymore

A cardboard milk cap. Do you recall how youpicked at it with your fingernail imtil the tab cameup?

J'it Answers displayed further in this newsletter.

Illinois becomes the 2P' State

John Fulton family settles in Bremen Township

Initial construction of the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad is completed and the first train"the Rocket" travels from Chicago to Joliet

A plat for the Village of Bremen on the path of the new railroad is filed by Dr. Samuel RushHaven

The Village is incorporated as the Village of Tinley ParkChicago Telephone Company installs the first phone in the VillageThe Tinley Park Volunteer Fire Department is establishedThe sale of fireaims and dangerous weapons is regulated in the VillageOak Park Avenue is paved

Bandits rob Vogt's Store

Prosperi Airport is openedParkside subdivision becomes Tinley Park's fir.t large scale housing developmentThrough the efforts of the Women's Club, a Tinley Park Library is formedPanduit Company opens in Tinley ParkSaenger Hall is destroyed by fireInterstate 80 is opened

The Grain Elevator near the Oak Park Avenue depot is torn down"Chicago water" (from Lake Michigan) arrives in Tinley ParkFirst Oktoberfest is held on Hickory Street

_ Pirct nerformance is by Cher. (Now known as the First

The World Music Theater open, mrs PMidwest Bank Amphitheater)

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MsrrooDNew Members.

Dairy Queen

Kentucky Fried Chicken

McDonalds

Burger King

Wimpy

Pizza Hut

Domino's Pizza

Taco Bell

Subway Sandwich

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Valerie Baumgartner

Carol BowlingJoan and Jerry ChamberlinDiane and Tom GawleyKellie and Sean KingPeggy and Doug LeeAlice LodewegenLucy McArtor

Frank Schneider

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kowskif Jr. (Supporting)

Donations.

Stanley AnthonyCarol BowlingNora Dunn

Pearl Jardine

Dr. Stanley Leland, Jr.Dawn and Charley Smith

Edith DeBalk

Kelly Maynard

In Memory Of.

Jerry MeyerFrom

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bettenhausen

Brad Bettenhausen

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Siemsen

Ethel KellyFrom

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bettenhausen

Brad Bettenhausen

With Our Deepest Sympathy...

We are saddened to report the passing of JerryMeyer.

Jeny was a lifetime resident of Tinley Park and spentover forty years in local banking including BremenBank, Tinley Park Bank and founding Alle^anceBank. Active in a variety of community activities,he was one of the orgamzers of the local ^Okktoberfest event. He has been a long time supportof the Tinley Park Historical Society and was a longtime member of the Board of Directors.

Our condolences are extended to his family andmany friends. He will be missed.

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First Steps to Cyber World....^ In its first baby step into the

cyber world, the Tinley ParkHistorical Society now has a

^Hj Facebook page. At present, itcontains a couple of histonc

■ photos of the "Old ZionHi Landmark Church as well as

and information'"we rLted for weddingsabout the facilities which ar weand other events. As page as well ashope to add other jj^n on special eventsprovide notices and in society. It canand other activities o Historical Society

Answers to Guess the Year.

1) 1818

2) 1844

3) 1852

4) 1853

5) 1892

6) 1898

7) 1901

8) 1912

9) 1924

10) 1932

11) 1942

12) 1947

13) 1955

14) 1960

15) 1962

16) 1968

17) 1971

18) 1974

19) 1980

20) 1990

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Please join the Historical Society and discover some of the pieces of history of Tinley Park ondisplay. Learn more about our great community.

The Tinley Park Historical Society Museum is located in the historic Old Zion Landmark Church, built in 1884and includes a reproduction of a one-room school house next door. The Landmark Chapel (the oldest chu hbuUding in Tinley Park) with its beautiful stained glass windows is available for weddings and special events"^*^

Museum and Reference Library openWednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The First Sunday of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.The Second Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

For further information call (708) 429-4210

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