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Mount Prospect Herald

Location

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

4

East Maine School Forms Parent-Teachers Association

Twenty five boosters at East Maine public school organize the P T A electing officers President Mrs Harry Nielsen Vice President Henry Eichholz Secretary Mrs Viola Nelson and Treasurer Aros Stevens Monthly meetings set for Nov 10 Readings from the State Superintendent praise remodeling and note for World Book, Standard School designation and district orphans praise.

East Maine Parent- Teachers Association Harry Nielsen Henry Eichholz Viola Nelson Aros Stevens J. Kay White Peo Cook County Sirs Board of Directors

Historic Shenandoah Valley Heritage and Civil War Links

The Shenandoah valley, famed as the Granary of the Confederacy during the Civil War, now serves as a vital orchard and crop region. Its landscape is threaded with battlefield sites tied to notable U.S. military figures.

Shenandoah Valley United States

Impossible Tasi Do Not Blame A Wife For Loving Herself

A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation notes a husband demanding unconditional self love from his wife, arguing a woman cannot be blamed for finding such insistence unreasonable even if she remains loyal yet independent.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Michigan Mountain Rumor In Ontonagon County

Michigan’s so called mountains are the Porcupine in Ontonagon county on Lake Superior shore. Uncertain whether named for silhouette likeness to an animal or for porcupines in the area. They stand about fifty feet high.

Michigan Ontonagon County Lake Superior

Tracer Bullet Path Mirrors Regular Firearm Trajectory

The tracer bullet uses a tee jacket with a smoke core that burns as it travels. The burning core loses almost no weight, so the bullet follows the same trajectory as a standard round.

St Lawrence River Described as Eastern Canada's Throbbing Seaway

The St Lawrence is likened to the Thames and the Rhine in its draw for travelers, yet it possesses a distinct character. It is portrayed as the main artery of eastern Canada, evolving from a distant origin into a great seaway rich with centuries of civilization and global commerce.

England Thames Germany St. Lawrence Canada

Many local families gather in Niles Center area events

Niles Center residents host and visit relatives at multiple gatherings from a George street Wahls home to Evanston, Des Plaines, and Chicago connections. Weddings at St Pauls and baptisms include Miss Adeline Eichleberg with Carl Goor, Helen Krell, Joan Schram. Reformation and Mission services planned. numerous social calls, hospital stays, and club events noted.

Camp Fire Girls Hallowe en Party Plans in Niles

The Camp Fire girls under Miss Carrie Schoening prepare a Hallowe en party Saturday night with 26 attendees. They will meet at hostess Julia Eby home then proceed to Old Village Hall for games fortunes and refreshments with chaperone Mrs Charles Eby and several assisting mothers. Attending girls include Olga Munch Iris Peet Ella Farris Margaret Firth Gladys Baumann Isabell Hill Rita Dwyer Evelyn Kenning Marion Ruesch Louise Maier Rita Ward Elinore Petty and Julia Eby. Boys listed include Weidner Riske Leon Erdmann James Garner Albert Barendson Ralph Beardant Charles Hill Thomas Wright Lewis Falzer Willard Barr Louis Maier Albert Lies Paul Kroger and Gerald Ward.

Carrie Schoening Niles Center Julia Eby Charles Eby

Junior Membership Party By Niles Center Woman's Club

The girls forming a junior membership held a party on Wednesday night October 22 with advisor Mrs. Phoebe S. Biederstadt. Guests included prospective members at the Municipal building on Oakton Street with games at each table.

Niles Center Phoebe S. Biederstadt Oakton Street

Niles Center Hosts Monthly Baby Clinic

The regular monthly baby clinic was held in the Municipal building on Wednesday October 22 conducted by Dr J J Mussil with assistance from Mrs Grace Cole RN.

J. J. Mussil Grace Cole R. N

Cards and Bunco Night At Dempster Terminal Club

The Dempster Terminal club holds its first card and bunco party in the Chamber of Commerce rooms next Thursday night after installing new officers. The event was chosen as a popular activity by most members at the last meeting. Mrs. S. A. Sten son is in charge of the entertainment.

Dempster Terminal Club Banco Chamber of Commerce S. A. Stenson

Social Rounds and Weekend Gatherings in Chicago Area

Mrs Kenneth Mullins hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the University club for women. Mr and Mrs Mullins plan a Friday treasure hunt and Hallowe en party for about forty guests in private costumes. Mrs John McLane gave a October 25 buffet for Downers University teachers. Mrs Floyd Bunt hosted tea for Mrs George Howe and Mrs D H Petty.

Kenneth Mullins LaCrosse Avenue University Club For Women Downer’s University Floyd Bunt Bunt George Howe D. H. Petty

St Peters Evangelical Church Activity Preview and Events

St Peter's Evangelical Church Oakton Street and Laramie Avenue publishes its weekly schedule with Bible school at 9 a.m. and English 10 a.m. worship German 11:15 a.m. Choir practice Fridays 5 p.m. Ladies Aid meets second Thursday 2 p.m. Willing Workers second Tuesday 8 p.m. Senior Evangelical League last Sunday notes the Reformation Festival. Holy Communion to be observed in both services in both languages.

St. Peter’s Evang Oakton St Laramie Ave Paul E. Winger Ev. League Apostle Paul University Chapel East 59Th St Woodlawn Avenue Mildred Tess Hallowe’en

Park Ridge School Burns In Serious Fire

A 40 year old Prospect grammar school in Park Ridge burned Thursday morning with an estimated loss of 60000. Fire broke out around 4 a m and despite proximity to the fire station the building was doomed before hoses could be connected. Equipment and books were carried out. help from Des Plaines and Chicago saved an addition. Volunteer firefighter Herman Schuenman was overcome by smoke and treated at St Francis hospital Evanston. Arlington Heights might envy Park Ridge if no other option exists to replace its antiquated north school.

Prospect Grammar School Park Ridge Pickwick Theatre Des Plaines Chicago Herman Schuenman St. Francis Hospital Evanston Arlington Heights

Northwest Suburban Basketball League Opens Season

Representatives from eight northwest suburban villages attended the league organizing meeting at Morton Grove. Teams from Wes Plaines Niles Center Morton Grove Glen view Northbrook Deerfield Arlington Heights and Lake Zurich will compete. A 56 game schedule is planned with play starting the first week in December. Arthur Loutsch was reelected president with Murray Smith of Des Plaines as secretary.

Arthur Loutsch Morton Grove Wes Plaines Niles Center Glen View Northbrook Deerfield Arlington Heights Lake Zurich Murray Smith Des Plaines

Goblins and Ghosts Spook Log Cabin Camp Fire Girls Night

The Log Cabin hosts Camp Fire Girls groups for a spooky Halloween party described by Miss Klehm and guardians. Ghosts and spooks roamed as fifty plus girls enjoyed games, fortunes, and a cider and doughnut refreshment at 9 PM. It ended with a young attendee calling it the worst one out the best.

North Shore Military Academy Miss Klehm Guardians

High Lights of Opera to Be Played by Jan Chiapasso

Niles Center Civic Opera club presents pianist Jan Chiapasso in a lecture recital titled Highlights of Opera. He will illustrate with opera selections and explain how music relates to stage performance at the old village hall on Floral avenue Monday evening, Nov. 10.

Niles Center

Plan for East Niles Center Church Men’s Club

At a Wednesday meeting in Realty Trust Co. office on Oakton street the group discussed music reception committee and ways to boost attendance. They considered monthly gatherings for men to mingle with women in church work, aiming to form a men’s club. Present were Glenn Williams Paul Johnston G Lappley D H Petty G Lockhart and minister Dudley F Uphoff of the East Niles Center Presbyterian Church. Services are Sundays at 11:15 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m.

the Realty Trust Co Oakton Street Messrs Glenn Williams Paul Johnston G. Lappley D. H. Petty G. Lockhart Dudley F. Uphoff New Presbyterian Community Church East Niles Center Dempster Road Sunder School

Niles Center Church Holds Sunday Christian Science Meetings

The Niles Center Christian Science Church meets each Sunday at 11 o'clock in the Lincoln School to conduct Christian Science services.

Niles Center Christian Science Church Lincoln School Christian Scientists

Hallowe'en events and society notes in Glenview

Glenview churches clubs and schools host Hallowe en parties and related events. Young People Society plans a church hall party with games and songs while Girl Scouts and Western Star Girls Club organize costume events and fortune telling. Local families entertain guests at homes and church gatherings as various groups promote activities through November.

Plants migrating to New Zealand from British settlement era

A botanist notes at least 528 plant species from other lands have become established in New Zealand over the 90 years since British settlement. Many migrants are common English weeds, now part of the local flora.

New Zealand

Migrating Birds Travel Pace From Winter to Summer Homes

The cliff swallow migrates about 25 miles daily for the first 20 days of its 2,500 mile journey from winter to summer home, then speeds to about 60 miles a day later, feeding more in early trip stages.

Mow They Accouuls Is a Prospective Bride

A London Opinion snippet humorously portrays a bride to be shown wedding gifts. The exchange mocks alarm clocks as gifts from former lovers, highlighting the bri d e’s view of presents and the suitors’ quirks.

London

Windows as doctors for window troubles in housing

A short quip noting windows express a house and imagining architects specializing like doctors to prescribe for window problems, reflecting a humorous view on home design and repair.

Tlome

Right Kind of Boss Says Coed Leaders Need Clarity

A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben saying a capable boss must know what he is talking about before giving orders, noting that men who take the trouble to understand before acting deserve enlargement of voice. The remark highlights leadership style and communication.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

Glenview Suffers First Defeat of Season by Woolproos

Glenview football loses 18 to 0 to Chicago Woolproos weighing about 185 pounds per back. Despite being outmatched, Glenview fought hard with Bohannon’s punting and passes as key highlights. Injuries plagued the team but players like Tuttle and Rugen kept efforts alive. Next Sunday Glenview aims for a fourth win with a 2:30 game start.

Glenview Chicago Woolproos Woolproos Tuttle Bohannon Billy Brown McConnell Orange Blue Meierhoff Alvord Verhane Wilmette Mel Rugen Le—Bandemar Lt—Clavey Yale C—Metz H. Krueger G. Krueger Rugen Stickrath Hanke Scott Barre F. Rau Bandemar Freeze Clavey Metz Searles

Hallowe'en Hard Times Party at Morton Grove School

The Welfare club led by Mrs. George Keiser announces a Halloween party at the Morton Grove School auditorium on Friday October 31. Chairman Mrs. Alex Falk and committee members promise an enjoyable evening with old clothes dancing to good music and refreshments. tickets cost 50 cents.

Morton Grove School Welfare Club George Keiser Alex Falk Edward Guenther Ernest John George Lartz Axel Lindahl Ray Taylor Walter Trimble Henry Witte Geo. Jordavis

Jerusalem Lutheran Church Services and Events Notice

Preparatory service at 9 00 a m Sunday school at 10 00 a m German service at 9 30 a m English service at 10 45 a m Coming Sunday is reformation Sunday Holy communion will be celebrated in the German service Registration Thursday Holy communion in English will be celebrated November 9 The young people meet Thursday and Friday evenings They prepare to receive the North Shore zone of the Walther League November 23 The seniors prepare for a play to be given next month.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church O. Heidtke North Shore

Control Temper and the Inferiority Complex Insight

Dr. Alfred Adler says a quick temper stems from an inferiority complex and should be viewed as a sign rather than a failure. He notes people often feel ashamed after losing control.

Alfred Adler Golden Book

Morton Grove Legion events highlight township activities

The Morton Grove area hosts the American Legion auxiliary Christmas card party on November 21 at the public school gym, with proceeds aiding local family relief and hospital projects. A nine tube Philco radio door prize will be given at the Armistice Day dance on November 11 at Dilg's hall.

Banco Niles Township American Legion Auxiliary Morton Grove H. J. Lumpp Lillian Dily North Chicago Great Lakes Oak Forest Speedway Ray Haben American Legion Dilg’s Lincoln Avenue Niles Center Eileen Leonard Donald Bremer Francis Louis Jordan Virginia Strickler Ed. Meier Erwin Witte Erwin Leroy Pridell Willard Strickler Henry Lonegeld E. Pridell St. Martha’s Church Henry Knowles T. J. Webber E. Richardson Tessville Willis Childers E. Schuler Lavenette Fred Sonne H. McLennon Fernald Avenue Octave Bridge Club Ray Taylor Macon Avenue David Levy Aine Arseneau Evanston Delphine Charles Salisbury Irving Park Chicago Alex Falk Alexander Falk Uptown Theatre Wm. Schaefer North Spalding Avenue Albany Park 7Th District Mabel King Rogers Park Broadway Armory Morton Grove Auditorium N. H. Swanson Mascontin Avenue August Pohlman August Poehlman A. Beda Roland Poehlman Earl Poehlman Nels Swanson J. Aenes Bernard Street Andrew Anderson Poehlman Anderson Esther Anna Oscar Pennsylvania

Silver Wedding Anniversary Fete for Werhane Couple

A large silver wedding celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. John Werhane at their Waukegan road home on October 25 1930 with 50 guests. The event featured a mock wedding at midnight, dances and cards, and a vow for a golden anniversary in 1955.

John Werhane Waukegan Road Bizer John Sheba Frieda St. Peters W. Verhane Jack Coleman Robert Hastings Emil Mentzer Fred Bremer Highland Park Earl Warner Henry Nickelson Deerfield Northbrook John Bucher Mary V. Bucher, Jr Henry Bucher William Bucher Beatrice Oberrauch Elsie Clara Arthur Landwehr Esther Bucher William Lutz Carl Lane Sr Carl Jr Julia Nickals Albert Dehne Herman Meier George Grace Meier Walter Buche Charles Ritter Miss Brake Christ Helk Henry Schroeder Bert Richardson Glencoe E. E. Cooper Rogers Park Rosie Theresa Rieger

Lincoln P T A Meeting Rescheduled to November 12

The Lincoln P T A of District 69 pauses its usual first Tuesday meeting and shifts to Wednesday November 12 for the election. An Art Exhibit runs the week at the school offering a view of reproductions from old and modern masters after the meeting.

Parent-Teachers Association of District 69

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tasi Albert Beilfuss Leverenz Albert Wahls Fred Wahls George Street F. Wahls Bridgeport Breitsmanns Albert Kasten Hoffman Street Edward Wahls Evelyn Brown Log Cabin Emma Eichleberg W. L. Wolters Adeline Eichteberg Carl Goor St. Paul’s Church Detzer Mrs. Goo Joan Anna W. Schram Agnes Vorel John Hartig Ruehrdang St. Paul's Church Fred Brei A. Proesel Marseilles Brei Oscar Wenzel Middie Edward Wenzel Northwestern Centre Dyche Stadium August Katz Carl Katz Carol Douglas Mich Charles Ide Blameuser Elm Street August Gross Robert Kasten John Ide Sharp Corner Louis Wagner Floral Avenue Lange Eichleberg Sacred Heart Sanatorium Milwaukee Maria Wohlbrandt Galitz Avenue and Mesdames Charles Kindt R. J. Kruse A. J. Mayer Bridge Carl Gorr Adeline Eichleserg Webber John Origer Henry Jancks Louis Burmeister Christ Guenther Burmeisters Anton Rath Church Street Niles Schwanbeck California Herman Schuler Meadow Lane Garden Apartments Madeline Pendleton Howe George Heinen Picott 10Th District Harold Graham Wright Terrace Camp Fire Girls Hallowe’en Party BUNCO Northwest Suburban Basketball League Plan Men’s Club Community Church Young People’s Society of the Congregational Church Westbrook Joseph W. Morton John Wolf Arthur Lillie Palmgren James McKinzie J. W Suydam Samuel Robert Morton Robert Eric Oden M. S. Oden Jane Ann Movery Arthur Peterson Lillian LaVerne Bertha Wegmann Frieda Frith Jessie de Jong Palmgren Lucky Man Adeline Rugen Julia Grenning Lillian Scott Dorothy Mittelstaedt Adeline Voelk Fern Krueger Barbara Huntsman Isabel Robinson Eastern Star Girls Club Eastern Star Fred Pollex Fred Frank Rugen Association Messrs. C. R. Erickson Bert Gould Jacob Simonsen Girl Scouts of Civic Building Methodist Church Parent-Teacher Association Glenview School Otto Lamberg Ida Levenson Fred Rugen Richard Rappleyard Peter Mincheff League of Arts Mummy Walter Barnitz Arizona Arthur Palmgren Louis Voelk Hallowe Mrs. Werhane Lincoln P. T. A
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