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Newspaper

Mount Prospect Herald

Location

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1930

Page

2

Fidelis group trips to Lake Geneva cottage

The Fidelis group of the Ladies aid of the Methodist church visited Lake Geneva for a day's outing at the cottage of Mrs. N. J. Puffer's mother. Mrs. B A Hills attended the funeral of her cousin Mrs. Grogan in Chicago on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Hall from South State road stay at their Pleasant Lake summer home. Otto Stein and his wife left their village home to set up a country home in Plum Grove woods.

Fidelis Ladies’ Aid of The Methodist Church Lake Geneva N. J. Puffer B. A. Hills Mrs. Grogan Chicago Herbert Hall Francis S. Hall South State Road Pleasant Lake Wisconsin Otto Stein Plum Grove Woods

Rizzi Couple Vacationing in Wisconsin Woods and Scenery

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Rizzi are enjoying a vacation in the delightful woods and picturesque places of Wisconsin. The trip highlights a peaceful retreat amid natural scenery and leisure activities.

Rudolph Rizzi Wisconsin

Mrs Walter Lennertson Heads South Pine for Iowa Vacation

Mrs Walter Lennertson and her daughter of South Pine avenue plan a vacation trip to Iowa this week.

Walter Lennertson South Pine Avenue Iowa

Miles Couple Return From East Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs W A Miles of Stonegate conclude an extended journey through Washington and the eastern states and plan to return home this week.

W. A. Miles Stonegate Washington East

Hoffstetter Girl to Wed Grabarski at Saint James

Mr and Mrs Charles Joseph Hoffstetter announce the marriage of their daughter Olga Melaine to Dr Edward Albert Grabarski the ceremony Wednesday afternoon July 2 at four oclock Saint James Church Chicago with invitations sent recently.

Charles Joseph Hoffstetter Olga Melaine Edward Albert Grabarski Saint James Church Chicago

Mrs Atkinson Takes Vacation Visit To Marshaltown Iowa

Mrs. R. E. Atkinson of South Pine avenue travels to Marshaltown Iowa for a vacation visit.

R. E. Atkinson South Pine Avenue Marshaltown Iowa

Topping Couple Returns From Iowa Trip

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Topping have returned home after a vacation and business tour to Iowa.

Mrs. H. H. Topping Iowa

Mrs Harris and daughter visit Des Plaines parents

Mrs George Harris and her daughter Margaret spent several days this week with her parents, Mr and Mrs Otto Rex, at Des Plaines.

George Harris Margaret Otto Rexes Des Plaines

Misses Russell to Take Vacation Trip to Boulder Colorado

The Misses Russell, two faithful teachers, leave Monday June 20 for a trip to Boulder Colorado. Miss Russell taught in the public school in the past and her sister Irene Russell is principal of the South Side school. Both active in village work, their vacation is hoped to bring rest and peaceful enjoyment.

Russell Boulder Colorado Russel Chicago Irene Rusell South Side

Social notes from Green Bay area summer events

Mr and Mrs M Saar spent Sunday with friends in Chicago. The Jasper family left for a three week Canada to Rhode Island trip stopping via Connecticut and the East. Fishers Henry Firnbach Albert Goedke and Charles Pavel vacationed in Wisconsin last weekend. Shirley Wilke returned from Augustana hospital Tuesday. Mrs Fledine and Mrs Hickey hosted cards Wednesday. Lena Wilke vacationing two weeks at Buckley. Mrs Ferguson hosted a card party at Hendricks apartments. St James sisters teachers left for two week retreat at Ottawa Illinois. Mrs Bouffard hosted tea in Beckman home. J C Beatys plan July dune retreat. Races begin Monday June 30. Concordia league to hold ice cream social Saturday evening on school grounds. Miss Ellen Wilke back Sunday from Buckley visit. Mrs C A Starck of Palatine attended a club picnic at Sacks Wednesday.

Odd Size Tire Bargains At Winkelman’s Tire Shop

Winkelman’s Tire and Battery Shop offers fresh stock tires at big bargains while supplies last. First come, first served on all odd size tires.

Winkelman’s Tire and Battery Shop

Mrs Baker Returns From Minnesota Visit

Mrs. M. Baker comes home to the Krause apartments after visiting her parents and friends in Minnesota last week.

M. Baker Minnesota Krause Apartments

Hills celebrate Loraine’s graduation at St James School

Mr and Mrs B A Hills entertained a group of family and friends to celebrate their daughter Loraine’s graduation and the closing exercises of the school in which she had a happy part at St James School hall all night.

B. A. Hills Loraine St. Jame’s

Social Five Hundred Climbs Season Close at Ihle Home

The Social Five Hundred gathered for the season finale Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Einer Ihle’s residence on South Evergreen Avenue.

Georgia Ray Wolf Reported Not As Well

Georgia Ray, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Wolf, is reported not as well as she has been.

Georgia Ray G. R. Wolf

Mrs Firnbach Visits Daughter in South State Road Township

Mrs. Mike Firnbach of Buffalo Grove visited her daughter, Mrs. Antone Horcher, of South State road over the week end.

Mike Firnbach Buffalo Grove Antone Horcher South State Road

Families Visit Lincoln Park on Pleasant Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Framberg and children and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peter and their daughter Carol spent Wednesday at Lincoln Park. The outing produced a pleasant afternoon with likely continued good times as suggested.

Gus Framberg Harold Peter Carol Lincoln Park

August Stein Returns to Work at Benjamin Electric

August Stein resumes duties at Benjamin Electric after a week long illness at home. He returned to the plant Monday and is reported in good spirits as he resumes his normal schedule.

August Stein Benjamin Electric

Wilke House Rented During Racing Month

Mr and Mrs Wm Wilke rent their home for the race month to a family. They will be at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Friese during that period.

Wm. Wilke Mrs. Wilke Wm. Friese

Allen Family Takes Missouri Trip To Visit Friend

Mr and Mrs John Allen and their family have traveled to Missouri to spend time with a friend and enjoy a短 visit in the state.

John Allen Missouri

Hefferens Host Chicago Cousins for Weekday Visit

Mr and Mrs William Hefferen entertained their cousins Mr and Mrs Joseph Cepeck from Chicago on Monday this week in a cordial social gathering reflecting neighborhood ties.

William Hefferen Joseph Cepeck Chicago

Pfingston and Prang Plan Portage Wisconsin Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs J F Pfingston and Mr and Mrs Prang of Chicago plan a motor trip and fishing excursion to Portage Wisconsin next week They hope to master the new tackle or simply use fat worms hooks and lines like Andy did.

J. F. Pfingston

Clearance piano sale slashes prices on baby grands and uprights

Des Plaines residents bid on clearance instruments from Schubert Cable Lyon & Healy Mason & Hamlin Schultz and others. Prices range fifty to four hundred fifty dollars with guaranteed first class condition. Maria Schaefer at 1436 Miner Street advertises in Des Plaines Illinois.

Schubert Cable Lyon & Healy Mason & Hamlin Schultz Maria Schaefer Miner St Des Plaines

Retire Not Me Says A F Wetterman Former Ford Dealer

A F Wetterman, still in autos after selling his garage and Ford agency, vows to remain in Arlington Heights as an auto jobber. He will sell cars of various makes, emphasize used cars, remove service charges, and has a large sale record of 2380 cars in 11 years with plans to sell more.

A. F. Wetterman Ford Cook County West Wett Herald Arlington Heights H. J. Byrd Mr. Wetterman the Herald Wetterman

Weisgerber to Open Barber Shop in Vail-Davis Building

George Weisgerber longtime Arlington Heights barber will move to a new modern shop in the Vail-Davis building at 19 W Davis Street. Three barbers will operate including Anton Pfundstein currently assisting Weisgerber. Shoe shines will be offered alongside standard barber services in a convenient, updated facility.

George Weisgerber Vail-Davis Bldg Arlington Heights Vail-Davis W. Davis Street Anton Pfundstein Weisgerber No. Dunton Street

Boxing Match Saturday Night at Palatine

Boxing event at Deans race track Palatine set for next Saturday the 28th. Tickets sold beyond expectations. Referee Jabber Young from Chicago Tribune Glove victory will judge bouts with contestants including John Taylor Jim Morton Tony Ference Bud Marey Joe Wilton Bill Sears Morrie Graff Ed Feelin Lloyd Walker and more under AAU and Illinois State Boxing Commission supervision.

Deans Race Track Palatine Jabeer Youne Chicago Tribune New York John Taylor Jim Morton Tony Ference Bud Marey Joe Wilton Bill Sears Morrie Graff Fred Weinberg Feelin Lloyd Walker Amateur Athletic Union Illinois State Boxing Commission Jabber Young John S. Reuse Elmer Cowser Jack Clark Louis C. Reuse Antioch Highland Park Deerfield Libertyville

Village to Repair Bent Flag Pole Before Fourth of July

The Village board orders repair of the flag pole opposite the Herald office in the park bent by Flag Day wind. The bent section will be sawed off high in the air and a new piece fitted on as repair work proceeds.

Card of Thanks to Fire Department and Neighbors

Edw Brockmann thanks Arlington Heights Fire Department and neighbors for saving other buildings from a Sunday morning fire.

Arlington Heights Edw Brockmann

Weapons Found in Mail in Washington Post Office

The dead letter division in Washington reports an arsenal of misrouted mail. Among recovered items is a loaded revolver cocked to explode when a box is opened, illustrating the danger of mishandled mail.

Post Office Washington

Sigma Deltas Hold Shower for Vera Klehm

Miss Vera Klehm was the victim of a Sigma Delta shower hosted by Mrs. Helen Krause and Isabell Clark on a Tuesday night. Green and white decorations set the scene while gifts to adorn the couple’s honeymoon home were opened.

Vera Klehm Helen Krause Isabell Clark Bridge Cupid Sigma Deltas

Sunday church schedule announces summer service pause

Our Churches Sunday school at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Evening services have been discontinued for the summer.

St John’s Evangelical Church Service Note

Sunday June 29 services at St John’s Evangelical Church include S S and Sunday service in English language as usual.

ST. John’s Evangelical Church S. S

Lutheran Church Services and Clergy Details

Pastors C. M. Noack and H. C. Fricke announce services for Sunday June 29. Sunday school and German service at 9 30 a m English service at 11 a m During Fricke absence Pastor Landeck will lead services Noack will handle official acts.

Fricke Landeck Noack

Christian Science Sunday Services and Sunday School Notice

The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Massachusetts announces Sunday school for children at 9 30 a m with enrollment through ushers Parents or guardians may apply. Sunday service is at 11 a m Testimonial meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 2 at 8 p m Following the first and third Wednesdays each month The public is invited to attend services and meetings.

First Methodist Dunton and St James Church Notice

Sunday school at 10 o'clock Morning worship at 11 pastor Samuel Taylor preaches sermon Sons of God Choir directed by Mrs Mitzlaff Epworth League 6 30 leader Miss LaVita Baxter topic Getting More Out of Books Notes picnic on Sunday June 28 cars meet at 2 30 at the church for Des Plaines Campground invitation to members and friends

Des Plaines

St James Catholic Church Mass Schedule and Rites

Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the last mass. Weekday masses at 7 30 a m. Holy days masses at 5 45 and 9 a m. Confession Saturdays and days before holidays 3 to 5 30 and 7 30 to 9 p m. Sunday devotions 2 30 p m except vacation. Marriages baptisms funerals by appointment.

Small City Great Power in Athens Population Estimate

At the height of Athens power as a city state the population was estimated to be between 300 000 and 500 000.

Athens

Gagstetter-Rolfe Nuptials Celebrate Simple Sublette Wedding

Helen Gagstetter and John Rolfe wed June 18 at the Gagstetter home south of Sublette Illinois. Helen, an Arlington Heights eighth grade teacher, becomes Mrs Rolfe as John, former athletics and manual training instructor, now Palatine public school principal, plans summer studies in DeKalb and residence in Palatine after September 1.

Frank Gagstetter Sublette Ill Helen Arlington Heights John Rolfe Frank Rolfe DeKalb Palatine Public School Victor Herpert Gertrude H. R. Neumann Perkins Grove Evangelical Church Elinor Rolfe Virginia Leis Hausam Arlingan Heights Rolfe Palatine Amboy

Miss Helen Kolling Receives Teaching Certificate

Miss Helen Kolling has received a certificate from the American Conservatory of Music confirming qualification to teach piano to pupils of various grades. She is now ready to receive pupils.

Helen Kolling American Conservatory of Music

Christian Science Sermon on Universe and Atomic Force

Sunday sermons across Christ Scient ist churches examined whether the universe and humanity evolved under atomic forces. The Golden Text praised God's manifold works and wisdom, while Isaiah and Eddy's Science and Health emphasized God as creator and the harmony of the universe.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Roof Fire at Schaumburg Near Lengel's Restaurant

A barbecue oven fire at the rear of Lengel's restaurant sparked a roof blaze over a neighboring shed in Schaumburg. The Roselle fire department arrived within eleven minutes with strong citizen support, preventing major damage as about fifty cars clogged the busy road. only minor roof and side damage occurred and fire chemicals fully extinguished the blaze.

Schaumburg Lengel’s Roselle Roselle Road

Verse Excerpt Celebrates Babies as Life’s Joy

A quotation from American Magazine praises babies as the essence and joy of life, noting they are the bone of the world and central to living, loving, and striving.

American Magazine

Unexpected coffin mix up shocks Spanish mourners

In a Seville area village mourners carried Jose Merintez to a cemetery chapel and placed his coffin beside another. The lid on the second coffin rose and a man stepped out. Panic followed as mourners fled while the man, the caretaker, explained he had a favorite resting spot for. séances.

Jose Merintez

Weather Woes Sparkteen Hazy Forecast Quote

A Racine Journal-News quips on weather’s fickleness, noting it could not please everybody as it changes mood and plans, reflecting a long-ago sentiment about capricious forecasts and public frustration.

Racine Journal-News

Oxygen Used For Underwater Torch Cutting

Oxygen pumped for underwater torch cutting is feasible and has been widely used. Torches receive oxygen supply from a source similar to that used by divers, enabling steel cutting beneath the surface.

Deceptive Appearances in Uncle Eben’s Observation

In Washington Star text Uncle Eben notes that outward airs mislead about true power. He cites a drum major who appears to lead a procession but must move quickly to avoid being pushed, illustrating how surface display hides real control.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arlington HT Henry Firnbach Albert Goedke Charles Pavel Shirley Martin Wilke Augustana Hospital Lena Wilke Buckley Fredrick Ferguson Hendricks Apartments St. James School Ottawa Illinois Edwin Bouffard Heiman Raoul Peeter J. C. Thompson Beckman J. C. Beatys Richard Concordia League Ellen Wilke Buckley, NL C. A. Starck Base Arlington A. B. C. Club Belle Plaines East Side Ball Park Our Churches Presbyterian Church Lutheran Church C. M. Noack St. James W. H. C. Fricke Douglas Christian Science Society N. Dunton and Fremont Avenues First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston, Mass First Methodist Church Dunton and St. James Samuel Taylor ST. James Catholic Church John T. Wagener North State Road Wm. Lauterburg Euclid Arlington Gagstetter-Rolfe Christian Science Churches Krause Arlington Heights, Illinois Purz Mie Orta Chee Fessler Public Service Company OF Northern Illinois M. H. Schreiber Barrington, Il
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