Pollution debate nears peak in Thorn Creek area
Agitation over Thorn creek pollution intensifies as farmers led by John Santefort urge state officials to act. Local notes report visits, housing moves, a marriage notice, and weather impact on onion crops. Also listed are ads for real estate, tornado insurance, and local services including a dentist schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Paarlberg
South Holland
John Ravesfoot, Jr
Holland
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
Bernice News Local misfortune and social notes
Mr Bert Ooms had the misfortune to break the axle of his car on his way to church. Garret Van Dreal drives a painter's truck around Roseland when field work is not possible, showing industry. A large gathering at the Verbaik home held a double miscellaneous shower with Miss Jennie and Cornelia as the lucky ones. Mrs R Dykema visited the H Pranger family in Roseland and Mrs T Haywood spent a day there. The Jolly Girls Club met at Anna Cook's home. Little Cora Haywood has recovered from measles and Winanda Oppenhuis is the next victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ooms
Garret
van Dreal
Roseland
Verbaik
Jennie
Cornelia
R. Dykema
H. Pranger
T. Haywood
Jolly Girls’ Club
Anna Cook
Cora Haywood
Winanda Oppenhuis
Wedding and notices from Lansing area society
In Lansing a wedding tied the knot at G Johnson's home as Maggie wed P Kikker with Rev Muilenbere officiating. The Verkaiks sisters Jennie and Cornelia celebrate with a kitchen shower. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Wiersma. mother and daughter are well. The Swartz and Tanises plan an auto trip to De Motte Indiana to visit relatives. Rev John Van Westenburg will fill the First Reformed pulpit next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Johnson
Maggie
P. Kikker
Muilenbere
Verkaiks
Jennie
Cornelia
John Wiersma
Cornelius Fray Green Houses Prep for Spring Trade
Cornelius Fray’s Green Houses near Oakland Cemetery show a full stock of hardy plants with a focus on pot plants for the spring season. Rev. John Diekman from Cincinnati visits his mother on the way to Des Moines for the Methodist general conference. A May Basket Sale is set for Berger School on Saturday at 4 30 by the Junior League. Miss Gladys Steinke hosted a surprise party for her brother Franklin’s 19th birthday with lunch, games and dancing. Chas Waterman heads to Des Moines for the M E church conference. Mrs Johanna Muelke returns to her Camp Ground cottage for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Fray
Oakland Cemetery
Fray
John Diekman
Cincinnati
Des Moines
Iowa
Methodist Church
Berger School
William Kraatz Dies at 45 In Schrumville Funeral Held
William Kraatz died Sunday April 25 at his mother’s home in Schrumville, aged 45. A Brickmakers Union member from Lansing, many brick makers attended his funeral. Interment followed Wednesday April 28 at Oak Hill cemetery in Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kraatz
Schrumville
Riverdale Water Tax Collection Dates Announced
Village collector Anton Strolinsky announces water tax collection at Riverdale Village Hall on May 3 6 10 17 18 and 20 from 7 to 10 PM. Residents urged to pay promptly to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Strolinsky
Riverdale
With the Churches Our Saviors Lath
Riverdale church announces a May program with Sun services at 9 30 and 10 30 am and 7 45 pm evensong. Weekly adult catechetical class May 4 at Rev E T Finck 17 E 188th St. Youth and Ladies Aid meetings planned. Religious instruction Saturday May 8 at 9 am. Rev Finck urges community participation and baptism preparation.
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OUR Savior’s
Church Council
E. T. Finck
Young People’s Society
Riverdale
Dolton Methodist Church Sermons and Activities May Day
The Dolton Methodist Church lists services and church activities for May 2. preaching at 11 o clock on The Importance of Enthusiasm in the Christian Life and at 7 30 on Prayer What is it. Sunday school at 9 45 with Mrs. William Cooper as superintendent. Epworth League 6 45 on How to Show Sympathy led by Ruth Schaefer. Junior League at 2 30 invites all children to social planning. Rev J L Albritton reports growing attendance and notes Mr White provided a vocal solo recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooper
Epworth
Ruth Schaefer
Albritton
Epworth League Elects Dal ton Chapter Officers
At the Dal ton Epworth League meeting on April 25 officers were elected for the coming year Scott MecPike is president Edna Wahm hoff Dorothy Malloy Carrie Van denberg Esther Beck as vice presidents Alice Krueger is secretary Earl Manthey is treasurer Holly Day is pianist Mrs J L Albritton is Superintendent Junior League The officers will be installed May 9 at League.
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Dalton
The
Epworth League
Scott MecPike
Edna Wahmhoff
Dorothy Malloy
Carrie Vandenberg
Esther Beck
Alice Krueger
Earl Manthey
Holly Day
J. L. Albritton
League
Laughing in Your Sleeve Fashion Note
The piece reflects on laughing in one’s sleeve as a sign of concealed mirth across languages. It traces sleeve fashion from ancient bell sleeves to modern tight fits and notes the familiar idiom of laughter behind backs persists.
Reluctant patriots urged into public office
The piece laments many citizens pressed by friends to enter public service despite personal interest. It recalls prior price increases from $2.00 to $6.00 when Overalls Clubs formed and questions those who raised costs.
Price Peaks Sparking Profit Critics Across Sectors
The text blames profiteers for high prices amid commodity shortages and notes railroad strikes as a factor. It also critiques college tolerance for students who show deference to athletics, implying a broader social commentary on priorities and discipline.
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Thorn Creek
Department of Waterways
John Santefort
Peter Beningenburg
Anna
Mary Paarlberg
M. C. Dalenberg
Harry Rietveld
Kettles
Bernice News
Lansing
Ridge News
I.C. R R
Randolph Street South Bound
A. m
Riverdale South Bound
Riverdale North Bound
Dolton Methodist Church
Bacon al
Lamb Chops
California
Monarch
Ripley
Dolton
Guy Howlad
153Rd Street
Harvey
Ill
U. S. Mail
Rumford’s
Libbey
Chicago Street
S. & H. Green
Louis Cohen
Chicago
St. Dolton
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