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Newspaper

Mount Prospect Herald

Location

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

7

Woman's Club entertains husbands at Arlington Heights Country Club

The Woman's Club of Arlington Heights hosted 43 guests at Biltmore Country Club near Barrington for an evening of socializing and a lively program. Mrs. G W Zander organized arrangements while Rev. Garfield A Daw spoke on women's rise and shared witty and pointed observations on modern marriage and female leadership.

Arlington Heights Biltmore Country Club Ey Lake Barringtonsday G. W. Zander Mandalay Kipling Oleg Speaks Homer Evans Elsie Moodie Evans Sachs E. D. Whitmore Garfield A. Daw Granville Avenue Methodist Church Chicago

Voice of the People on Halloween masks and honesty

The piece contemplates why people enjoy disguises at Halloween from psychological and humorous angles. It argues that masks reveal true nature quickly, and a better policy is to be one's best self rather than fool others.

Hallowe’en

Second Issue of School Life Published by Arlington Heights Schools

The second issue of the pupil newspaper School Life from Arlington Heights public schools appeared last week. Staff includes Helen Moe Minnie Vogelsang George Garland Erma Schultz Myron Masny Harriet Sachs and Herbert Mulhausen. Contributors listed include Mary Hansam Dorothy Roe Eugene Whitmore Jr Bernice Miller Shirley Laurin Irene Johnson Marva Meyer Helen Palmer Joan Zander Agnes Theis Harley Bird George Garland Martha Bunn Erms Schultz Orren Shelton Stella Scharringhausen and Richard Adams.

Arlington Heights Public Schools Helen Moe Minnie Vogelsang George Garland Erma Schultz Myron Masny Harriet Sachs Herbert Mulhausen Mary Hansam Dorothy Roe Eugene Whitmore, Jr Bernice Miller Shirley Laurin Irene Johnson Marva Meyer Helen Palmer Joan Zander Agnes Theis Harley Bird Martha Bunn Erms

Wanted three men to work in this vicinity

Employment notice from E. N. Mfg. Co. seeking three men with or without sales experience. Apply in person at 506 E. Northwest Highway Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

E. N. Mfg. Co Northwest Highway

Bargain New Plymouth Sedan Never Used

Arlington Heights listing by Francis Hall at 118 S State Rd for a never used New Plymouth sedan. Includes date 11 7.

Francis Hall S. State Rd Arlington Heights

Miss Betty Towne Returns to ARLINGTON HTS Duties

Miss Betty Towne resumes duties after a month illness. Mayme Hunn returns to the local telephone exchange to resume work. A party honors Miss Vivian Volz, soon to wed in November. bridge and 500 played. a buffet set given to Volz. Wm Reese serves on Municipal court jury. Levi Wayman and Carl Johnson accompany Mr. and Mrs. Wayman to Alabama for winter, planning to return in March and Wayman seeks to build a house.

Mayme Hunn Helen Gieseke Vivian Volz Miss Volz Levi Wayman Carl Johnson Alamo Texas Wayman

Mothers club entertaining guests and play noted

Mrs J J Rubner and the Mothers club hosted an afternoon of dance and refreshments for Mrs Wm Hartman of Palatine, a former Arlington Heights member. Ten Corephilia Society members attended the Chicago stage presentation It s a Wise Child Monday evening.

J. J. Rubner Mothers Club Wm. Hartman Palatine Arlington Heights Mothers’ Club Corephilia Society Chicago

Luerssen Couple Welcome Baby Boy Lawrence

Mr and Mrs George Luerssen celebrate the birth of a son Lawrence on October 29 a new arrival noted in local notes The Pinochle club met with Wm Wever on Monday evening Arthur Grabarski brother of Dr Edward Grabarski is recovering from critical wounds after bravely fighting robbers who entered his Chicago drug store for a second time.

George Luerssen Lawrence Wm. Wever Arthur Grabarski Edward Grabarski Hofstetter Chicago

Afternoon surprise at South Vail home in Pleasant Affair

Mrs. Edward Niemeyer was treated to an afternoon surprise hosted by the mothers of her Sunday school class. The event took place at the home of Mrs. Clarence Davis on South Vail.

Edward Niemeyer Clarence Davis South Vail Niemeyer Davis

Mrs Scherrick and Mrs Martina Visit Chicago This Weekend

Mrs Scherrick and Mrs Martina were in Chicago Saturday last week for a social visit. They toured downtown landmarks and met with friends during their stay.

Scherrick Martina Chicago

Mrs Fritz Visits Chicago Kin This Week

Mrs Edward Fritz of Chicago was a guest of her sister Mrs Flodine and her brother Mr Ackley Wednesday this week.

Edward Fritz Chicago Mrs. Flodine Mr.Ackley

Mrs Mancker Delayed By Family Death

Mrs Mancker who was to arrive home last week was delayed from starting home due to the death of a family friend. Mr Mancker expects her home within the next week or two.

Long-term Unemployed Face Membership Barriers Across Groups

A report notes that jobless individuals struggle to afford memberships in many clubs and organizations. It highlights broader social and economic pressures that limit civic and recreational engagement for long-term unemployed people.

Ever Ready Club Sews for Children in Winter Prep

The Ever Ready Club, led by president Mrs Hugo Behrel, sewed mainly children's garments as winter approaches. They plan to meet with Mrs Bohlken on Wednesday November 12 to finish sewing. Earlier in the week they held a card party with Mrs Wm Bush, using six tables and raising a neat sum for their budget.

Hugo Behrel Bohlken Wm. Bush

St James Church P T A Holds Wednesday Meeting

The Parent Teacher Association of St James church met in the school hall on Wednesday afternoon. The session featured many helpful suggestions and an address by Pastor Rev John Wagner.

Parent-Teacher’s Association of

Community Notices From Local Club Gatherings

Mr Hugo Behrel returned to his city job this week after a long vacation. The Ceosa club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Arthur Schoenbeck’s East Euclid home with Halloween themed favors and refreshments. The next meeting will be with Miss Martha Geffert. Miss Lilian Hoyne of Chicago visited cousins Mrs B A Hills and family last Saturday.

Hugo Behrel Ceosa’ Club Arthur Schoenbeck East Euclid Hallowe’en Martha Geffert Lilian Hoyvne Chicago B. A. Hills

St James Church Plans 25th Anniversary Celebration

The congregation will hold a November 12 event in the church hall commemorating 25 years of existence. A turkey dinner, speeches and music will comprise the celebration. The Old Time Card Club will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Schmitts Friday night. Mrs Roy Dobbins and Mrs Schmitt lead the arrangements for an unexcelled humdinger.

St. James Church Arthur Schmitts Roy Dobbins Schmitt

Our Churches Presbyterian Church Go to Church Sunday

The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday is Go to Church Sunday with a sermon by the pastor on the Reformation and Europe. The Business Men's Bible class reports strong attendance and invites local men to join at 10 a.m. in the church dining room.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Europe

Scouts Night Oration Survives Through Scoutmaster Support

A Troop Parents Night ends with Jimmie Davis faltering in his speech. The Scoutmaster softly guides him, praising the boy's perseverance. The crowd and family react with renewed pride as the master commends the spirit of the troop.

Jimmie Davis Jimmie

Icy Misunderstanding Ends in Sharp Exchange

A woman recounts years of toil and independence in defending her life and dignity. An ice man misreads her protest and faces a comical yet tense rebuke as she chases him with mop and bucket. He apologizes, clarifying he meant only to offer ice.

Subway halt in Los Angeles from cracked sandstone blocks

A reader notes Los Angeles subway construction halted by cracked sandstone boulders. The message compares city troubles with Chicago where the subway is blocked by cracked politicians. The note recalls past gun violence in Chicago and election corruption in Indianapolis, saying this was before Prohibition.

Los Angeles Chicago

Old Fashioned Chicken Dinner Note at Local Dinner

The Illinois Tribune hints that past excesses made problems seem minor and shares a local notice about an Old Fashioned Chicken Dinner. The writer hopes the dinner lives up to its name and serves as a sincere, traditional event.

Endurance talk and fire attire stir public tone in Chicago

A satirical column riffs on a Chicago cop theft of an overcoat and public calls for action. It pokes at endurance talking contests, Senate questions, church morning hunts, and a proposed law banning flannel sleeping garments as a fire risk. The piece closes with a telegraphic note on Morrow and JOHN STAFFORD.

Mount Monadnock Description and Composition

Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire is an isolated rock mass formed from slate talc and mica as remnants of a once higher mountain range. The rock outcrop stands alone, illustrating geologic erosion that shaped the present summit.

Mount Monadnock New Hampshire

Coin naming confusion over US one cent denomination

The official designation for the lowest US coin is one cent. The term penny is a common but incorrect usage for the one cent piece issued by the government.

United States

Forfeited Baseball Game History and Practice

A note explains that the score of a forfeited baseball game is an arbitrary figure used since early baseball days, reflecting the contingency of unplayed contests. The practice assigns a representative score rather than an actual result.

Unhonored and Unsung In Quest for Action on Conditions

An editorial questions why people neglect to act on social issues and notes a lack of recognition for those seeking change. The piece critiques complacency and emphasizes the need for bold steps to improve conditions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman’s Club Mr. Daw George Volz Ladies’ Aid Dr. Draper C. P. Draper Socrates Snooks Mr. Evans Moodie Logan Sidney Romberg Barrington Voice OF THE People Arlington Cafe Arlington Arlington HT Betty Towne Wm. Reese Our Churches Arlington Heights State Bank Witm Chi Senate Endurance Canada New Jersey Morrow John Stafford Ala Arlington Heights Credit Bureau Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemum Poulsen N. State Road Arlington Heights, Ill San Francisco Chronicle Paul W. Campbell St White City Treasure Island Blackberrie City Linner Vincent Sadecky Emerald Shop Hlinois Schmidt Bros Arlington Hts., Ill
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