31 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Mount Prospect Herald
Location
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
1
Arlington Heights village advances a plan for a permanent water supply as wells falter. Mayor Mors says public hearings will be held before any ordinance, while Scarsdale Well's output disappoints with about 144 500 gallons in 24 hours and a 100 gpm pace.
Village officials plan a personal tour through the new sewer system to inspect for sinking pipes or upheaval. Gas masks may be used if needed during the inspection. The event aims to resolve questions about the sewer’s integrity as wells in town go dry and the water collector reports issuing over 20 new water permits recently.
Ford reveals a new Victoria coupe designed for five passengers. Local dealers express pride in the model and announce another update to appear in the columns next week.
The Mt Prospect Improvement Association hosts its second annual Hallowe'en party with invitations to all residents. Organizers assure good weather or control winds, offer room facilities, a full refreshments stand, and prizes for best costumes. Music runs from 8 30 to 1 00 with card games and watching the lively crowd as options.
The Mt Prospect General Hospital opened about a week ago and proved convenient to residents. A boy with a fractured skull was rushed there Friday night, and Sunday morning a baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Arthur Greinke. Congratulations to the Greinkes the stork and the hospital.
George Jones son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Jones of 415 S Wavella avenue was badly injured Friday night while riding a bicycle on Elmhurst road Alman Ryder of Mount Prospect driving east of Prospect avenue saw the boy and pulled to the right and applied the brakes The car turned over Ryder crawled from the wreckage and found the boy injured and lying near the curb George was rushed to the local hospital and is doing well at this time
The $10,000 bill was first authorized by an act of Congress on March 3, 1863. The first legal tender note appeared in 1878 and bore the registrar G. W. Schofield and treasurer James Gilfillan.
A reader letter from the Louisville Courier Journal recalls Cinderella, deeming a glass slipper uncomfortable and likely to expose holes in stockings. Dorcas notes practicality over fairy tale glamour.
Voters face a long ballot on November 4 in the Seventh Congressional and Senatorial Districts with hundreds of names across ten columns. The revenue amendment, women on juries, and wet or dry propositions frame a contest shaped by party machines and candidate quality across city and country.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Gosch celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a seven o'clock supper for 120 guests. The party featured dancing into the night and gifts for a Crystal wedding.
The Herald urges voters to support William Busse for County Commissioner and praises his record. It endorses Homer J. Byrd for Commissioner citing his public service, notes a rare Democratic win among rural board members, and backs Krutekoff for Assessor for tax fairness. It lauds Edward J. Tobin for School Superintendent citing school home interlinkage and common sense in Cook County.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bach celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on Saturday night with 75 guests. Supper at 8 30 featured assigned place cards and colored hats for each family. The couple sat at the brides table with relatives as the basement turned into a dining hall.
The Ghosts will walk Friday evening at the South school for a Halloween party. The two eighth grade rooms in the North school will frolic with decorations led by Florence Patrick and others. Class officers are John Schulenburg president and others. Teachers are Miss Alberta Welch and Miss Gladys Hayford.
Richard Runge, a District 26 school director on Foundry road, captured a former student and suspected petty thief after he spotted four boys near the school. The youth admitted stealing a bicycle. three companions fled as gas siphoning from the teachers’ car continued. The boy was held pending schol director action after arraignment before Judge Tatge.
The hungriest king was Louis XIV of France. It is on record that at one meal he ate four plates of different soups, a whole pheasant, a partridge, a plate of salad, some roast mutton, two large slices of ham, a fair share of pastry and then a dessert of fruit and preserves.
About 200 Boy Scouts and leaders from the Northwest Suburban Council will gather at Camp Reinberg in Deer Grove Forest Preserve for a two day outing starting Saturday after noon. Activities include a treasure hunt with candy clues, campfire program, games, hikes, and church services on Sunday led by local leaders and guest speakers.
Leath & Co. of Elgin inventories all stock and cuts prices to 1931 levels as wholesale costs drop to 1913 levels. The move aims to pass benefits to the public and support employment by fueling factory orders and steady work.
A two night Chamber of Commerce program at St Pauls auditorium featured magician Dr Harlan Tarbell. Adults enjoyed the startling feats including a wand illusion and a disappearing cannon cracker.
The Cook County Welfare Nurse Miss Jackson and Welfare staffer Miss Schmidt visited a public school Monday afternoon. A two reel educational film on teeth care was shown in a darkened basement room prepared by Mrs. Ingler, drawing eager boys and girls to learn proper dental hygiene.
Until specimen ballots arrived many did not know Julia M. Curres of Mt. Prospect is a county board candidate. Her name appears on the American National Party column.
Restaurant and Refreshment Room space available in the Shell Service Building at Northwest Highway and Central Road Mt Prospect Illinois. Prime location for serious operators with funds to equip the business. Contact Henry’s Mt Prospect Illinois by phone.
State Public Health Laboratory reports Mt. Prospect water is sanitary and pure with only moderate hardness. Some permanent hardness may affect boilers and soap use. lime and soda ash softening or zeolites suggested. Iron, salts present mild health and staining concerns. Flushing hydrants recommended to address stale taste. residents urged to request flushing if affected.
Arlington Theatre presents Raffles with Ronald Colman in a three day run starting Sunday Nov 2. Also showing Borrowed Wives with Rex Lease Wednesday and Thursday, and Song O My Heart featuring John McCormack Friday and Saturday.
Local realtors invite Cook County residents to affordable autumn trips to Texas. The announcement appears in the Cook County Herald with details on page one and continuation on page seven.
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