Ladies' Aid meeting and Palm Sunday activities noted
Mrs. John Schroe der hosted the Ladies' Aid at Thorn ton Evangelical church with Bunco prizes for Mrs. Dockweiler and others. Upcoming April 10 gathering hosted by Mrs Christ Miller. Palm Sunday visits included Homer Lange’s confirmation in Chicago. Calumet City and Oak Glen families also mentioned.
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John Schroeder
St. Torrence Ave
Ladies’ Aid
Thornton Evangelical Church
Lansing
Chicago
Bunco
John Dockweiler
Blank
Emma Clausen
L. Miller
Christ Miller
Glenwood Road
Schwab Street
Thornton
Christ Millers
Homer Lange
Frank Lange
Lange
Miller
Minnie Peters
Emma Lorenz
Indiana Avenue
Wiening
Calumet City
Ruth
In Memoriam Nellie Van Der Vliet Remembrance
In memoriam for Nellie Van Der Vliet who died two years ago on April 8 1927. A daughter and sister remembered as a sweet bud in paradise with lines about early doom and heavenly bloom signed Loving Father and Sister.
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Nellie van der Vliet
Betty Sets Indoor 60 Yard Dash Record At Armory
Betty Robinson broke the women's world record in the 60 yard dash at the Chicago American indoor meet held at the Broadway Armory. Her 6 4/5 second time surpassed the old mark by two-fifths of a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty” Robinson
Broadway Armory
Betty
Cayley’s early flight laws guide heavier-than-air design
Sir George Cayley, an English scientist, provided the first comprehensive explanation of heavier-than-air flight laws, focusing on gliders, in magazine articles from 1809 and 1810. His experiments included crude models, but there is no record of sustained success.
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George Cayley
Sounds Practical Child Injured by Washing Machine
A Louisiana Times-Picayune report notes a child injured by a washing machine and questions the device design. The piece ponders the appeal of a laundry attachment aimed at washing kids, given the disturbing premise.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
Comparative Weights of Bears and Horses
The passage compares weights across animal types. It notes light or race horses range 850 to 1,300 pounds, heavy or draft horses average 1,700 to 2,000 pounds, while bears vary from under 700 to over 1,000 pounds.
Rhode Island Adopts First Oyster Propagation Territory
Rhode Island became the first state to reserve water territory for oyster cultivation. As early as June 1790 it established a small tract for private parties to grow and propagate oysters.
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Rhode Island
Understanding Anemia and Its Red Blood Cell Link
Anemia is a deficiency of hemoglobin the red coloring matter found in red blood cells. People often misdiagnose anemia from fatigue with little basis beyond that tired feeling.
South Holland Sewing Club Meets and Local News
The South Holland Sewing Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. DeYoung’s home on March 28 1929 with nine members present. Prizes were awarded and a hearty dinner served. Local notices include visits to Grand Rapids by Rev Fortuin and companions and remarks on Henry Pluymert’s recovery from burns.
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South Holland Sewing Club
Harry P. DeYoung
D. Vogel
P. T. Paarlberg
J. van Buren
H. A. Pals
J. Ravesloot
G. A. Pals
J. van Drunen
P. Anker
DeMik
Fortuin
Nicholas
Jeanette Gurvnk
Dena Vogel
Grand Rapids
Mich
Leroy Vogel
Calvin College
Henry Pluymert
First Christian Reformed Church
John Holleman
Maud Swets
Swets
Gerrit Vroegh
The
Christian School
Helen Bode
Iowa
Bird House Contest by Izaak Walton League South Holland
South Holland Chapter hosts a bird house contest with prize distribution on Friday April 26 at the village hall. Judges include Chas E Waterman Dalton F W Hagen Harvey and Dr N E Oliver Thornton. Bird houses must be delivered to South Holland Bank by April 20. A sweepstake prize is donated by County Commissioner John W Jaranowski.
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South Holland
Izaak Walton League
South Holland Village Hall
Chas. E. Waterman
Dalton
F. W. Hagen
Harvey
N. E. Oliver
Thornton
South Holland Bank
John W. Jaranowski
N. J. Paarlberg
Onion Seed Notice Offers Seed for Onion Sets Trade
We offer yellow Strausburg onion seed and will take onion sets this fall as payment. Payment terms include 15/16 bar screen. We are also seeking set crates. Contact T. T. Gouwens & Co. via Harvey 673J or 484 Harvey 673W.
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T. T. Gouwens & CO
Harvey
Moon Temperature Plunges During Total Eclipse
Scientists report a rapid lunar temperature drop during a total eclipse. Surface warmth falls from 170 degrees Fahrenheit to 19 degrees below zero in about one to two hours as the Moon passes into Earth's shadow.
Weekend Screenings and Stage Offerings Previewed
Saturday features Ken Maynard in Cheyenne The Perilous Paths and Tarzan The Mighty with a comedy. Sunday presents Lewis Stone in Freedom of the Press, a modern romance. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, show The Enemy with Lillian Gish and Ralph Forbes. the play ran a year to crowded houses and the picture is praised as a masterpiece.
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Ken Maynard
Lewis Stone
Lillian Gish
Ralph Forbes
Riverdale Theatre Showtimes and Attractions
Saturday at Riverdale Theatre features The Hoss of Rustlers Roost with Don Coleman followed by The Tiger's Shadow, plus Fables and comedy. Sunday presents Thomas Meighan in The Mating Call. On Wednesday April 10 and Thursday April 11 Clara Bow stars in The Fleets In.
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Don Coleman
Thomas Meighan
Clara Bow
Canary Murder Case and Jazz Singer At State Theatre
The State Theatre Michigan Ave at 110th Pl lists showings Thursday through Saturday April 4 5 6 The Canary Murder Case starring William Powell Louise Brooks James Hall and Jean Arthur an all talking mystery thriller Sunday April 7 Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall in Children of the Ritz Stellar acts in sound Monday through Wednesday April 8 9 10 Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer a singing and talking feature.
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Michigan Ave
FBI
William Powell
Louise Brooks
James Hall
Jean Arthur
Dorothy Mackaill
Jack Mulhall
Children of the Ritz
al Jolson
Church and school events linked to April gatherings
Community notices list multiple events. St Marys church hosts a record and banco party Friday April 5 to raise funds, while St Pauls Lutheran school primary grades entertain April 12 at 8 pm. Immanuel Dalton Ladies Air Banco party April 11 at 7 pm basement, and W R banco party April ? at 2:30 pm. Ladies Choir banco party April 6 at 8 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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Banco
St. Mary’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Immanuel Church
Dalton
di Sch
W. R
St. Paul’s Church
Lumco
District Ele. 2a Notice reads April 1929 election details
Election will be held Saturday April 1 1929 at Village Hall South Holland in School District No 151 Cook County Illinois. Polls open 12 noon to 5 pm for electing a President for one year and two members for three years. By order of the Board of Education G W Walvoord President and P Dalenberg Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
County of
Cook
Illinois
Board of Education
G. W. Walvoord
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Memoriam
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey
de Young Bros. Funeral Home
South Park Ave
South Holland, Ill
W. 71St Street
Riverdale Theatre
State Theatre
P. Dalenberg
As.van Sipma Ant Eee, Mai Neg
Seland
Ivanhoe News
Bill” Lotz
John Lotz
South
Roy Meurisse
Steve Spindell
Beulah Giffin
G. Byrnes
Ivanhoe
Garden Circle
George Geilhufe
Eric Anderson
Swift Premium
Theodore Koch
Dolton
Chicago Street
Lincoln Recreation
Jantzen
Lincoln Avenue
Robert Schug
Prop
Daniel C. Bachmann
Dotton 1
Lincoln Ave
Darron,ll
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