Homewood News Highlights From April Activities and Fire
Homewood committees work on April 21 flag raising and anniversary events. Banquet at Funk's Hall drew about 200 with lodges from Harvey Hammond and Chicago Heights, speakers Todd Rice Stobbs Moore and Pasemore. Easter and school piano fund events noted along with a spring fire that destroyed a Bloomfield farm barn and a chimney fire at a home.
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Homewood
Homewood Lodge
Funk’s Hall
Harvey
Hammond
Chicago Heights
Todd Rice
Gottachalk’s Hall
Edwin Smith
Soldier Boys
Tor Easter
Howard Besterfield
Wilbur Brie
A. Harmke
Frank Barr
C. Nueysle
Morris and
Klemin Streets
Maria
J. M. Goetsinger
Pine St
Chicago
Louis Metz
Floosmor
H. Kennedy
Agnes Delaney
School For the Piano Fund
Alice Farnsworth
Gertrude R. Rathje
Ruby Glover
Helen Trappe
Mildred Kendall
Bloomfield Farm
Dixie Highway
Comfort Club
Anna Silberman
Osborne
Daughters of the British Empire
J Schiedel
Morris Street
Grand Crossing
South Chicago
Windsor Park
Roseland
Pullman
West Pullman
Stevens Building
J. Schiedel
C. Weber
Ridge News Parent Teachers Meeting at Berger School
The Ridge gathering at Berger School featured a business session and program honoring a service tag with ten stars. South Holland double quartet and Alice Krueger offered performances while Lieu tenant Herman Faden spoke on furlough. Ridge youths listed as joining the colors include Dr. John Berger and eight others. Epworth League plans next meeting at Mrs Diekman home. A party surprised Gustave Milbabo. Faden returns to New Orleans after a 16 day furlough.
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Berger School
South Holland
Alice Krueger
Herman Faden
Charles Waterman
Schultz
Thornton Township High School
John Berger
Edw. Petak
John Birch
Adolph Bachman
Oscar Bachman
Arthur Propper
John Harder
Lawrence Engle
Frank Kasparzak
Herman Maden
Epworth League
Frank Diekman
Gustave Milbabo
New Orleans
Card of Thanks for funeral support and flowers
We thank friends who furnished automobiles the Frauen Verein and all who sent flowers and Rev Wind for kind words at the funeral of our son and brother Mrs Geo Diehl and Family.
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Frauen Verein
Wind
Geo. Diehl
Optimistic Thought
A brief column promps reflection on daily mindset and future outlook. It highlights positive thinking and personal growth as guiding themes for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
In Memoriam Henry W Dillner Remembrance Poem
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Henry W Dillner who died April 7 1916 We miss thee from our home and from thy place A shadow o er our life is cast and we miss the sunshine of thy face Our home is dark without thee from loving father mother and brothers
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Henry W. Dillner
Thanks to Thornton Town Voters After Election
A defeated candidate thanks the voters of Thornton Town for their loyalty at last Tuesday’s election and wishes good luck to the winning candidate.
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Thornton Town
Degree of Honor Meeting Notice Apr 9
Degree of Honor members are reminded of the open meeting on Tuesday evening April 9. Bring friends. The program and refreshments will be provided. Members with raffle tickets should turn them in by Monday evening. ALVINA PERRY, Secretary.
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Alvina Perry
For Sale Fresh Cow Inquire Chas Waterman
South Holland notice lists a fresh cow for sale with contact Chas Waterman and telephone details Dalton 7. Also mentions D Van Wyngarden Son at 10828 Michigan Ave with Pullman 147 and an undertaker service available day or night. A R Tilstra named as South Holland representative. tf Weakness Carlyle quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Waterman
Dalton
D. van Wyngarden & Son
Michigan Ave
A. R. Tilstra
South Holland
Dolton Methodist Church Services Schedule
The Dolton Methodist church invites worship with two Sunday sermons by Rev. Erwis Annoup on The Authority of Jesus and The Sin Most Common. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening service 7 89 p m Mid-Week service Wednesday 8 p m
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Presbyterian Church
J. W. Malone
St. Joseph’s Church
Messrs
Wolfand Phelan
Mesdames Warning
Overton
Axtel
Villno
Hartley
Lucy Grannis
Alleluia
Lambillotte
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church
Dolton Methodist Church
Jesus
Erwis
Annoup
Christian Science Society Schedule and Welcome Message
The Christian Science Society meets Sundays at 10 45 at the A Q A W Nall Dalton and Wednesdays at 7 45 p m All are welcome to attend and participate in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
A.Q. A. W. Nall
Dalton
The Theaters Week Offerings and Star Lineup
The schedule lists Vivian Martin in Tittle Miss Optimist and Wm S Hart in Jim Griggs Decision for Saturday. Sunday features Bersie Barrixcale in The Hater of Men and a Keystone comedy, with Wednesday pairing Gail Kane in The Serpent's Tooth and a Cub comedy. Thursday presents Hart in The Primal Lure with underwater fistfight scene. Also shown are Sir George Alexander and Hilda Moore in The Second Mrs Sanqueray and the six part Parentage plus Captain Jinks Widow comedy. Matinee 3 PM, evening 7 PM. Desmond in Paddy O Hara with finishing touch comedy. Educational Weekly How Officers are Made for Our National Army.
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Vivian Martin
Wm.s. Hart
Jim Griggs
Bersie Barrixcale
Keystone
Gail Kane
Wm. S. Hart
Hart
Fairbanks
George Alexander
Hilda Moore
Mrs. Sanqueray
Frank Danials
Captain Jink
William Desmond
Paddy O'Hara
Joan G. Iuknusy
Mgr
Prohibition on Alley Dumping by Riverdale Village Ordinance
Village of Riverdale warns that dumping rubbish and dead animals in alleys is prohibited by ordinance. All parties continuing the practice will be prosecuted. Notice signed by CHAs. NIEMEYER, President.
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Chas. Niemeyer
Riverdale
Stand by Our Fighting Men in Support of Liberty Bonds
The piece urges Americans to back the war effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds to fund troops abroad. It frames farmers and urban residents united in answering the call, emphasizing duty to provide resources for victory and national security.
Thank Voters Expresses Gratitude to Thorn ton Voters
Peter A. Anker thanks the voters of Thorn ton for loyal support at last Tuesday’s election, with special appreciation to the women voters of his precinct for their backing.
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Thornton
Peter A, Anker
In Memoriam for George Diehl April 8 1914
In loving remembrance of our husband and father George Diehl who passed away four years ago April 8 1914. Gone but not forgotten. Mrs. Geo Diehl and family.
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George Diehl
Geo. Diehl
Force of Habit. Ex-Patrol Arrests Suspicious Looter
A patrol report notes an ex police member encountering a person loitering under suspicious circumstances with weapons. The witness says the individual appeared to contemplate a felony, and the patrol responder detained the person for inquiry.
Sand Ridge M E Church Services and Schedule
The schedule lists Sunday School at 9 80 a m Divine Service at 2 15 p m Epworth League at 7 00 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 00 p m with Rev Jasyb Schott as pastor.
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ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
H. Winp
Sand Ridge
M. EF
Epworth League
Comment on Ignorance Cited by Louisville Courier Journal
A terse critique from the Louisville Courier Journal questions a man’s self awareness, noting the difficulty of acting for someone unaware of his own ignorance. The remark reflects editorial tone on public figures or behavior.
Don’t Be Like Her Excerpt on Parental Guidance
A brief admonition warns girls against always correcting their mothers and resenting old fashioned views. It argues that a girl’s confidence in a mother’s wisdom is the best safeguard against the world’s evils.
John Verhoeven Dies Pioneer Settler at Riverdale Home
John Verhoeven aged 82 died April 4 at his sister Mrs Petronelle Reig’s home 59 Fast 137th Street Riverdale after living with her nearly 25 years. Born January 15 1836 in Rhine Province Germany he came to America in 1851 and settled locally. He leaves two brothers August and Herman and three sisters Helen Buechler Petronelle Reig Nellie Kieffer. Funeral Saturday 9:30 at St Mary’s Riverdale with Father Dettmer. Interment St Joseph Cemetery.
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John Verhoeven
Petronelle Reig
Fast 137Th Street
Riverdale
Rhine Province
Germany
America
August
Herman Verhoeven
Helen Buechler
Petronella Reig
Nellie Kieffer
Chicago
St. Mary’s Church
Father Dettmer
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Show Your Colors for Liberty Day Flag Campaign
A call urges residents to begin April 6 by flying a flag in windows and prompting neighbors to do the same. The message warns that homes without a flag on April 6 may face suspicion afterward and urges readers to obtain a flag immediately.
For Sale Fairbanks Morse ream Scale and more
For sale Fairbanks Morse ream Scale improved double beam in first class condition not exposed to the Letnar Capacity between 5 and 6 tons suitable for private and public use A bargain is taken at once Telephone Pailman 2106 Call or address I P Howe 448 W Lith Street Roseland Chicago Miss Emma DeBraak Roseland and Mr William Cash Harvey were married by Judge Applegate Harvey Monday April 1.
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Fairbanks-Morse
P. Howe
W. Lith Street
Roseland
Chicago
Emma DeBraak
William Cash
Harvey
Judge Applegate
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South Holland News
Carlyle
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Palm
W. A. Carroér
OUR Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Wabash Ave
J. Water Brsister
Immanuel Evangelical Church
J. U. Dorraun
Dolton
Jasyb Schott
Pennywise
Louisville Courier-Journal
Taxt Serviche
Twin City
Dolton 5
Lighthouse
Monarch
N. O
Ripley Store
Pillsbury
Poultry
John Harms
Lincoln Avenue
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