Lake Street widening project to start next week
State highway officials announced work on Lake Street route No 6 from Elmhurst to Ontarioville will begin next week. C E Giertz and Gon of Springfield won contracts for 12.3 miles of widening on route No 5 in DuPage County costing over $290,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Highway Department
Springfield
C. E. Giertz and
Gon
Elmhurst
Ontarioville
Giertz Company
DuPage County
Elgin
State Highway Department
Chicago
H. H. Cleaveland
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Springpeld
Courier- WS
Morton Grove Social Roundup and Local Notices
Nephew Bob Heidtke of Rev. O Heidtke visits University of Chicago. Mr and Mrs W Kirsch travel to West Bend Wisconsin on the hottest day of the season. War Working Circle hosts Myrtie Scharenburg at White Lake Beach with twenty ladies and five gents. Funeral of Mrs Mattie Hug mourned by Mildred Orphans family. Herbert Dilg hosts ice cream party for graduate Miss Lillian Dilg. William Wolgast dies, funeral held in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Heidtke
Bob
University of Chicago
Heidtke
Suny
W. Kirsch
West Bend
Wis
Myrtie Scharenburg
White Lake Beach
Mattie Hug
Mildred
Herbert Dilg
Lillian Dilg
Morton Grove Public School
Wim. Wolgast
School Street
Chicago
Glenview
Orrie Rollins
Libertyville
Frank Miller
Northbrook
M. KE
F. A. Rugen
C. D. Rugen
Paul Liepsteg
Homewood
Illinois
Evanston
Richard Merwitz
Klopsteg
Dickie
C. A. Bartling
Dorothy Fuller
Wilmette M. E
Westmorland Country Club
A. L. Fuller
Bartling
Amelia Stanger
Arlington Heights
Eleho
Wisconsin
Spring Lake
North Shore Area Council of
The
Boy Scouts of America
Wilmette
Lake Forest
Golf
Epworth
Owen Barbar
Minneapolis
Ruth Harris
Congregational Church
Arthur Allen
Carl Himmler
Congregational Church Choir
Lillie
Elmer Palmgren
Ford Tri- Motor
Curtiss Airport
Glenview School
Order of Eastern Star
Viola Kruse
Niles Center
Arthur Palmgren
Genview
Edith McNamee
Glencoe
Walter Barnitz
Marjorie Schick
Star Club
Mary French
Morton Grove
Ivan R. Smith
Bernard Hoss
Lake Wandanaga
John Noffz
Morton Grove to Host Gala Day and Homecoming
On August 20 Morton Grove plans a gala festival with athletic events for all ages at Wayside Forest Preserve. Organizers led by Max Kfinke as chairman Edward Guenther treasurer and Mrs Frieda Sonne secretary outlined a parade starting at Memorial Park at 12 50 pm a Frigidaire worth 100 and a De Soto Six 4 door sedan given away at 11 pm and evening dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Grove
Village Wall
Max Kfinke
Edward W. Guenther
Frieda Sonne
Wayside Forest Preserve
Memorial Park
de Soto
Friendship’s Foundation Companionship Feels Natural
A companionate bond between two men forms without planning as they share constant happiness in each other’s company, illustrating how friendship grows from mutual comfort and joy rather than formal arrangements.
The Pastor SAYS on Craft and Leadership
The speaker argues that in every field some perform well while others issue instructions. He warns that the latter become instructors and urges building foundations in the present to reach heavenly mansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrew Holmes
Arizona’s Desert The Y and Painted Desert Marvel
Arizona's famous desert features the Painted Desert along the Colorado River with bright red brown blue purple yellow and white sandstones shales and clays. It is noted as the petrified forest from the Mesozvic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Painted
Colorado River
Arizona
Highest compensation for daily work should aid others
Message from Grit stresses that earnings are only part of labor and that true reward includes helping others, not merely personal gain. It urges workers to value the welfare work they do alongside monetary pay and to avoid self-centeredness.
National Editorial Association Meets in Milwaukee 1930
The National Editorial Association held its annual convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin June 16 to 18 1930 with events at the Pfister Hotel. Governors, chamber leaders and press officials addressed sessions on newspaper operations cost finding circulation and advertising. A post convention tour visited the Dells Madison Kohler Sheboygan Mackinac Island and other sites returning June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Editorial Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Pfister
Governor Kohler
Wisconsin
John H. Barchard
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
John Kuypers
de Pere
Wisconsin Press Association
Lemuel C. Hall
N. FE. A
Hugh P. Baker
Trade Association of the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Bridgman
W. W. Henderson
T. G. McGrew
John L. Meyer
Warren A. Brimblecom
Legislative Committee
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Milwaukee Sentinel
David E. Darrah
George Leonard
Bess M. Rowe
Milwaukee Journal
John H. Casey
Wm. L. Daley
Washington
Western States Envelope Co
Frank P. Stockbridge
Lee White
Wisconsin Club
Dells
University of Wisconsin At
Sheboygan
S. S. Alabama
Sturgeon Bay
Cherry Country
Mackinac Island
Soo Canal
Sault Ste. Marie
Two Rivers
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Large Family Fuchsia Traces Roots to 1788 Planting
A single fuchsia plant from South America was planted in Kew Gardens London in 1788 shaping a large family of plants grown in England. The plant’s origin ties to South America and its establishment at Kew marks a historic horticultural moment.
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England
South America
Kew Gardens
London
Area of Holy Land Average Palestine Length and Width
The text states Palestine measures about 145 miles in length. The width is described as barely more than a few miles, indicating a narrow extent across.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Palestine
Niles Center Community News Highlights June Events
Mrs. Henry Eickelberg plans a July 13 Europe trip aboard the Bremen with Paris Berlin Austria and Oberammergau on the itinerary. Local reports note church notices sermons and baptisms, family travel, funerals, Campfire groups, graduations at Lincoln School, and a Jerusalem Church picnic with a parade and races.
St Peters Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
The St Peters Evangelical Church announces Sunday School at 9 a m English service at 10 a m German service at 11 15 a m Sermon The Annanias club. Upper Sunday school departments will form the church choir on June 29. Jeanette Grace Tolzien baptized last Sunday Sponsors are Mrs Grace Jarmuth and William Mueller. The Junior league reports progress with a new melody sung by the Juniors a preliminary organization set for the first and third Thursday nights. The Evangelical league held a fruitful meeting and a volleyball discussion on Christian Stewardship. The circle plans July 22 study sessions and an upcoming beach party July 1 plus a Sand Dunes visit on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annanias Club
Jeanette Grace
Edward Tolzien
Grace Jarmuth
William Mueller
Mildred Tess
Evangelical League
Indiana
Endres Host Graduation Party in Tessville
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Endre hosted a June 15 party honoring daughter Susan. Guests from Chicago and Rogers Park enjoyed cards, dancing, and gifts, with music by Andrew Endre of Niles Center. Other items note Eichelbergs’ visits and St. Peter's Niles Center eighth grade outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Endre
Tessville
Susan
Andrew Endre
Niles Center
Chicago
Susanna Reding
Joe Beck
Anna
Threasa Gast
George Slack
George Keller
G. Wand
Matt Endre
Joe Mueller
Rogers Park
Peter Endre
Clements
Nick Endre
Grace
Henry Eichelberg
Lang
Europe
St. Peter’s School of Niles Center
X rays discovered by Roentgen at Wurzburg University
In the fall of 1895 Professor Wilhelm Roentgen, a physics professor at the University of Wurzburg, identified X rays marking a pivotal scientific breakthrough. The discovery emerged during his experiments with cathode rays and higher vacuum phenomena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Roentgen
University of Wurzburg
Jolly Eight Outing Ends With Nightgown Parade
The Jolly Eight held a two day outing and house party at the Ber-Will cottage in McHenry starting Thursday June 19 hosted by Mrs. Ruby Galitz with Mrs. Charles Harer as chaperone. Activities included luncheon cards swimming contests and boat races. The nightgown parade led by Mrs. May Herrimann featured several ladies in playful attire along the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Eight
Ber-Will Cottage
McHenry
Ruby Galitz
Charles Harer
May Herrimann
Ella Grilliford
Ethel Goding
Helen Denman
Edna Jepson
Stella Nethery
C. Harrer
Victoria Harrer
Marriage of Laura Walter to Raymond Jaacks at St John’s
Sunday evening at six o clock the marriage of Miss Laura Walter to Mr Raymond Jaacks will take place at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran church. A reception follows at Nieman’s Niles Ill. Both are well known in the area and raised on local farms. Best wishes for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Laura Walter
Raymond Jaacks
Nieman’s Niles, Ill
Schlesser toWed Nick in Park Ridge Ceremony
Miss Elizabeth Schlesser daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Schlesser of Milwaukee avenue will marry Mr Emil W Nick of Des Plaines on Saturday morning June 28 at St Paul of the Cross church Park Ridge at nine o'clock. The reception will follow at the bride's home. Nick is a florist. Schlesser's grandparents settled on the old Niles farm nearly a century ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schlesser
Edward Schlesser
Milwaukee Avenue
Niles
Emil W. Nick
Des Plaines
St. Paul of the Cross Church
Park Ridge
Nick
Miss Schlesser
Silver Anniversary Observed by Turner Family
Mr and Mrs W J Turner marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner party at Medinah Country Club on June 21. Guests included Dr Wielander and Miss Kristina MacDonald of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Reuben Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Turner
Medinah Country Club
Dr. Wielander
Kristina MacDonald
Chicago
Reuben Baker
R. Baker
Schuler
H. H. Sumner
Turner
Nordic Country Club
R. Scamehorn
Robert Chessman
E. Pohlman
Claude Peterson
al Roloff
Mundt
Villa Park
Anderson
St. Charles
Wielander
Glenview Notes Chronicle Local Events and Travel
A long Glenview column details births, relocations, school and church activities, Scout camp plans at Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan, Epworth League gatherings, aeroplane maneuvers near town, weddings at Wilmette M E church, and community visits. It lists residents visiting Minneapolis, Toronto, Decatur, and Chicago, with numerous social engagements, concerts, and civic club meetings.
Beekeepers Association Outdoor Meeting Planned Nearby
The DuPage County Beekeepers association invites members and guests to an outdoor meeting on Saturday afternoon, June 28, at Jean's apiary. Speakers include A G Gill C L Duah and Wm C Young. Dues two dollars. memberships welcome. Directions via Harlem Ogden routes to a Shell station then south to a farm with a Honey for Sale sign near Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPage County Beekeepers’ Association
Jean’s
Martin Wachter
Eeneres
A. G. Gill
C. L. Duah
Wm. C. Young
Young
E. J. McCormick
Harlem
Ogden Avenues
Cook- DuPage County Line
Shell
Hinsdale
Byrneville
Wouldn't You Like To Hear Susie's Band at Wheaton Courthouse
The DuPage County Home Bureau hosts a family night at the Wheaton Courthouse on Tuesday July 1 at 730 PM standard time or 830 PM daylight saving time. Mrs Homer Johnson of McLean County former president of the State Home Bureau federation will give a short address. A playlet titled Tired Toilers Tearoom will be presented by several DuPage County Home Bureau women. Susie's Band a group of thirty Home Bureau women trained in kitchen work will perform melodies for the event followed by social hour and refreshments. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPage County Home Bureau
Wheaton
Homer Johnson
McLean County
State Home Bureau Federation
Johnson
McLean Couny Home Bureau
Farm and Home Bureau
Susie
Home Bureau
Bensenville Defeats Arlington Heights In Tight 3–2 Ball Game
The Bensenville ball club edged Arlington Heights 3 to 2 last Sunday in a contest hailed as one of the season's toughest. Lefty Finnerman pitched well for Arlington, while Bensenville used bunts and infield hits to push across three runs in the fourth inning. Arlington plated two in the second but could not reach third base again. Fans are urged to catch the next Heights visit to Bensenville on Sunday June 29 and the July 4 rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cubs
Boston
Bensenville
Arlington Heights
Arlington
Heights
Finnerman
Thailander
Charley Root
Margaret Linnemann Weds Charles Chase in June Ceremony
Margaret Linnemann daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Linnemann married Charles Chase at Immanuel Lutheran church on Saturday June 21 at 2 pm. Rev D Poellet officiated. Attendants included Agnes Martin and Ramona Linnemann. Afterward guests celebrated with dinner, games, dancing, and car chivalry. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Linnemann
Herman Linnemann
Charles Chase
Immanuel Lutheran Church
D. Poellet
Agnes Martin
Ramona Linnemann
Mildred Linnemann
Oscar Weide
Government’s Foundation When the Moral Character Is Gone
A concise quotation underscores that the moral character of a people underpins government. Henry Wallace’s saying warns that societal integrity sustains political institutions and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Contempt Term Sparks British South African Terms Debate
A South African phrase for contempt referring to a Britisher translates roughly as red neck, highlighting linguistic tensions between communities while noting a disputed usage and cultural context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. E. Giertz and Son Contractors of
Friendship’s Foundation
Pany
Edwin Meier
William Galitz
Emil Eggert
Henry Eickelberg
Bremen
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Austria
Cologne
Switzerland
Oberammergau
St. Paul’s Church
Detzer
Synod of the Northern
A. Buthmann
W. L. Wolters
J. K. Kruse
August Gross
Nile
Harrer Pettersen
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Avenue
Bowmansville
Fred Stielow
Betty
Louise
Mae Stielow
Carrie Harrer
Julia Eby
Lockwood Ave
Carrie Schoening
St. Paul’s Ladies’ Aid
Lutheran Orphans
Coast Artillery Corps
National Guard
Camp Logan
Wiegand
Clara Bauman
Math Bauman
North Niles Center Road
Vincent Fischer
Fischer Cut Stone Company
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Bauman
Alma E. Klehm
Woman’s Club
Evelyn Brown
Ruth Nelson
Julia Proesel
Paul E. Allen
Lincoln School
George Goldstein
Nina Oweens
C. Hill
Aiken
Drum
Niles Township
American Legion
Schubert
Cable
Lyon & Healy
Mason & Hamlin
Schultz
Maria Schaefer
Miner St
Jerusalem Church
Jerusalem Lutheran
U. S
Uncle Sam
S. S
Mr. Kraemer
Messrs
H. Schotterbeck
H. Eckhard
Paul Biesman
Mrs. Heidtke
Zion City
Morton
ST. Peters. Evang. Church
Jolly Eighty
Jaacks-Walter
Nick-Schlesser
Irene Bartling
Miss Bartling
Africa
Dick Appleyard
Frank Mueller
Frank Rugen
Orie Rollins
Minnesota
Lucile Gaetje
Decatur
U. of Ill
C. W. van Steenberg
Janette
E. S. Pearsall
Alfred
A. van Steenberg
Lansing
Glenwood Training School
Luella Willman
Deerfield
Johanna Guenning
H . H. Smith
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Dorothy Ludden
Palmer House
Annette Gaetze
Fox Lake
A. W. Rueters
Henry Heinrichs
Denver
Colorado
Louis S. Cole
Robert
Church of the New Jerusalem
Bryn Athen
Charles Suydam
Waukegan Road
St. Francis Hospital
E. L. Sloween
Carrie le Claire
Will Kennings
Norman Sloween
J. B. Lynn
Ruth Chatterton
Beekeepers’ Association
Government's Foundation
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