Community Notices From Lansing and Surrounding Areas
Lansing residents share family visits and travel updates. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White visit daughter Mrs. Hettie Weir in Chicago Heights. many families host or visit relatives in Gary, Pullman, Flora, Hammond, and West Pullman. Births, baptisms, and anniversaries noted. new arrivals include Jane Dorothy Brumm and Lois Ruth Passage. Travel spans Indiana, Illinois, and California as families tour and relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. White
Mary
White
Hettie Weir
Chicago Heights
Donald Blair
Minard
Gary
Harvey Bowles
Salina
Kansas
Jessie Trumble
Midlothian
Agnes O’brien
Pullman
Andrew Ward
Floyd Bothwell
Flinch Lake
Gilbert Vanderla
Cedar Lake
Claud Pattersons
Robert Steinbach
Robert Jr
Odell
Grace Wiltger
Herman Bultema
West Pullman
Chicago
Harley Genty
Covington
Ind
Chas. Knipp
LaCrosse
Mildred
B. M. VanSteenberg
Geo. VanSteenberg
Eunice
Alfred VanSteenberg
C. M. Crane
Fischer
Crane
Flora
Til
Susan Kinder
Vera Kender
Detroit
Phillip Passage
Hammond
Lois Ruth
Passage
Clara Fiene
Oak Glen
Herman Volbrecht
West Bernice
June Ann
Trinity Lutheran Church
Alex W. Guebert
Edw. Koehn
Phillip Volbrecht
H. O. Elder
Kean
Lansing
Karreman Family Heads to New Jersey for Visit
Rev. and Mrs. Karreman and their family left Monday for New Jersey to visit old friends where he formerly served as pastor. They expect to stay about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karreman
New Jersey
Mrs Dacin Visits Hebron Woman This Week
Mrs Albert Dacin visited Mrs John DeCook of Hebron Indiana this past week. FOR SALE Two two burner oil stoves with separate ovens in good condition. 1 50 each. Tel 131 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dacin
John DeCook
Hebron
Ind
Tel 131-M
Lansing
Progressive Bank Expands as Town Grows
In South Holland the basement for a larger bank at Chicago Road and 159th St. is excavated to serve growing business needs. Local notices report a wedding, family travels, auto theft in an alley after a road closure, and sale ads for a Universal heater plus Barred Rock pullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jonker
First
Christian Reformed Church
William Gibson
Philadelphia
Verneeta
Paul DeYoung
Randolph
The
Dells
Wisconsin
Chicago Road
159Th St
South Holland
Mass Verbena Smit
Martin Smit
Fred Tidhgelaar
Muilenberg
Richard Smits
E. Price
West 159Th Street
Riverdale seeks sealed bids for fire hose purchase
Sealed bids will be received up to 7 o'clock P M Tuesday August 14 1928 for 500 feet of double strength standard fire hose. The board reserves the right to reject many and all bids. George L Koehler clerk Riverdale village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Koehler
Riverdale
Riverdale Seeks Bids for Village Steam Roller Sale
Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Riverdale for the sale of the Village Steam Roller Austin Western manufactured, up to 7 oclock P M Tuesday August 14 1928. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Steam Roller
Austin Western
In Memoriam for Mrs Helena Stern Five Years Past
In sad loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Helena Stern who passed away five years ago today August fifth 1923 Today recalls sad memories of a loved one lost Those who think of her today are the ones who loved her most Five years have passed since you left us our hearts were broken when we found you had to go Always patient loving and kind What a beautiful memory she left behind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Stern
Dr Oken
Different Drummer Quote Inspires Independent Pace
A Thoreau quotation emphasizes marching to one’s own rhythm, noting that those who lag may do so because they hear a distinct drummer. The message urges individuals to follow their personal music, regardless of distance from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
Grocery Man's Problem in a Telephoned Order
A grocer famed for honesty raises a question after receiving a telephon e order for five cents worth of net sliced bacon. He asks a clerk how such a calculation is performed, reflecting playful puzzle framing in a historical notice.
Composition of Zeal in True Belief
A brief excerpt defining zeal as a fervent mix of many holy affections that fill the heart with pious intentions rather than counterfeit fervor. The piece emphasizes sincerity and the breadth of virtuous feelings as essential to zeal.
Weekly cinema schedule features stars and vaudeville acts
Friday brings Tenite Red Grange in The Racing Romeo. Saturday showcases Karl Dane and George K Arthur in Circus Rookies with a love story and laughs, plus Andy Gump. Sunday screens Lady Be Good with Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall and Our Gang in Barnum and Ringling Inc. Tuesday and Wednesday August 7 and 8 present Janet Gaynor in Two Girls Wanted a happy comedy drama. Thursday and Friday August 9 and 10 bring Lon Chaney in Laugh Clown Laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenite
Red Grange
Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Andy Gump
Dorothy Mackaill
Jack Mulhall
Our Gang
Barnoom
Ringling Inc
Riverdale Theatre Weekend Showings and Menu
Saturday features Our Gang Nite and premiering Zane Grey Open Range with Betty Bronson Lane Chandler and Fables Mark of the Frog. Sunday presents Adolph Menjou in Service for Ladies and a humorous movie menu. August 8 and 9 Beau Geste stars Ronald Colman Alice Joyce Noah Beery in a thrilling mystery adventure Melo drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Grey
Betty Bronson
Lane Chandler
Mark of the Frog
Adolph Menjou
Menjou
Ronald Colman
Alice Joyce
Noah Berry
Beau Geste
Esther Ralston in Half a Bride at State Theatre
Matinee schedule Hulls for August 2 and 3 at the State Theatre Michigan Avenue listing Esther Ralston in Half a Bride and Our Gang in Dog Heaven with Harold Andersen on the Marvel Organ Extra. August 4 features Sydney Chaplin in Skirts and a note you laughed at Charlie’s Aunt plus Syd in his newest comedy. August 5 presents Wallace Berry and Raymond Hatton in The Big Killing with backwoods humor. August 6 7 8 offers Colleen Moore in Happiness Ahead for supreme happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THUR
FBI
Esther Ralston
Our Gang
Harold Andersen
Marvel Organ
Sydney Chaplin
Syd
Charlie
Wallace Berry
Raymond Hatton
Colleen Moore
Memorial Stone Re-Incites Elizabeth Poe Grave at St. Johns
The grave of Elizabeth Arnold Poe, mother of Edgar Allan Poe, in the St. Johns Churchyard at Richmond Virginia, previously unmarked, has received a memorial stone. The church, tied to Patrick Henry era history, marks a renewed interest in local heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Arnold Poe
Midgar Allen Poe
St. Joan'’s Church
Richmond Va
Patrick Plenry
Liberty
Udifrass
Flowers for Poor Soils and Suitable Varieties
A list of flowers recommended for poor soils includes Prince’s feather Joseph’s coat Cape marigold godella dwarf opasturium portulaca Seotced pink sweet alyssum garden balsam and calceolaria. These varieties are noted for resilience in low fertility and drought-prone plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Ivanhoe News Notes Local Visits and Housing Growth
Mrs O Donnell visits relatives in Michigan. Mrs Krueger returns from Gary. Mrs Asher Parker visits Cincinnati. nephew Frank Bratt Jr. stays through school start. Mr Woosnam hosts friends. Paving on 141st finishes. Wentworth Ave Clark St south of 144th to follow. Local builders plan homes on East and West sides including Norman type homes on Wallace St and new houses on Lowe Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’donnell
Michigan
Krueger
Lowe Ave
Gary
Asher Parker
Cincinnati
Frank Bratt Jr
Woosnam
Ivanhoe
141St St
Wentworth Ave
Clark St
144Th
Charles Gordon
Chicago
Mr. Kulp
Oak Park
Marvin Covert
Harvey
Wallace St
Larsen
Poetic Appellation of a Swansea Castle Home
The name of Mme Patt s home is said to derive from Craig-y-Nos or Mountain of the Night, a view facing the site where Mme fuatti s castle was built in the Swansea valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme, Patt
Mme Fuatti
Swansea Valley
Direct Sunlight Damages Bindings Warns Bookbinders
Booklovers urged to place volumes away from sunlit shelves as sunlight harms bindings. Practitioners advise arranging libraries to avoid direct sun exposure at any hour to preserve covers and pages.
Bat Wings Compared to Human Proportions
A science feature notes bats possess vast wing spans in proportion to their bodies requiring extremely long fingers with webbing. It contrasts bat flight mechanics with human anatomy and imagines the scale if humans evolved to match.
Elizabeth Robbins sets world sprint record at Berlin event
Betty Robbins, racing after four false starts, wins the 100 yard dash beating Fanny Rosenfeld and Fraulein Wittman’s mark. The 12.15 second time surpasses the 1926 world record by one fifth second. Robbins hails from Riverdale Illinois and shares plans for Thornton High School after her seventeenth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Betty Robinson
Fanny Rosenfeld
Fraulein Wittman
Brunschwig
Piccine
Riverdale
Ill
Township
Harvey
Globe Rendering Works
Morris & Co
Bankers
Illinois Woman’s Athletic Club
Soldiers’ Field
Chicago
Newark
N. J
Ella Cartwright
California
Amsterdam
Thornton High
Betty
America
Tyrant’s Idea of Peace Cited by Chinatown Sage
Hi Elo of Chinatown argues that even a tyrant seeks peace after all enemies are slain, a provocative remark quoted in the Washington Star. The line suggests a cynical view of tyranny and conflict resolution attributed to a local sage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Elo
Chinatown
Washington Star
Brain cortex could span over two square feet in spread
A description notes that if spread out the cortex of a man’s brain would cover more than two square feet and contains 9,200,000 nerve cells weighing less than half an ounce in total.
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Peter R. VanDrunen
Halsted St
Homewood
Memoriam
Riverdale Theatre
State Theatre
Michigan Avenue
110Th Place
Harvey Fire Department
Steger Girls
Sophia Glob
Cook County
Delphine Benning
Vincennes Avenue
Harvey Theatre
Ray Wilson
Steger
Miss Glob
Hazel Crest Grove
Frank W. Brueggeman
Joseph Lentz
Bluesland
George Fiedler
Blue Island
Crete
Hazel Crest
Flossmoor
Specialville
Phoenix
Ivanhoe News
Bat
Daniel C. Bachmann
Elizabeth
Tyrant
Deyoung Bros
South Holland, Ill
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