Community Notes From South Holland Aug 1925
Local church services announced by Rev D Laansma for August 17 in the evening. Residents report family visits, births, and a death in the community. A fatality over a domestic issue is noted along with a street accident injuring nine passengers. Social events include birthday celebrations and calls to attend the Calumet Vegetable Show and open air gospel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Laansma
Grace Scheffers
Tucille de Graff
Lake Geneva
Williams Bay
Wisconsin
Russell Butler
William Bruin
Angus
Wis
Anthony van Buren
Herbert Engel
Henry D. de Young
van Dyk
Roseland
Tys Klompmaker
Phoenix
Doezma
Theodore Vinke
Madison
Dykhuizen
Iowa
Y Rinkema Bros
Henry M. Anker
Umberger
Baton Rouge
P. A. K. Anker
Larrie Butler
Harry P. Anker
Herbert Ribbens
Sheboygan
John Vander Bilt
Cornelius Dalenberg
Claude
Chicago
Nelson
Peoria
Bess
Hospers
First Reformed Church
Oaklawn
Stop
Ingalls Hospital
New piano arrives as Hay woods welcome Edw. Ooms
Local notes reveal Edw. Ooms has recovered enough to drive again. Curious queries about social visits at Mrs. Edw. Oppenhill’s home spark chatter. Farmers vary in onion harvest methods ahead of rain. Torrence avenue ditches close for road work raising drainage concerns. Plans hint at learning swimming for worst case scenarios. Mrs. Van Driel enjoys health. Mr. Airie Van Driel foot troubles. A puzzled reader reflects on a legal phrase. John Ravesfoot Jr. urges contemplation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw
Oppenhills
Don’t Worry Club
Torrence Avenue
John Ravesfoot, Jr
Vacation Pulpit Schedule at St Pauls and Our Saviors
Rev W J Kemnitz takes a two week vacation and worship duties shift to guest pastors. Aug 16 10 A M german sermon by Rev P Roesener followed by Aug 23 with theology student W Ackmann leading services in german at 9 30 and english at 10 45. P C Wike pastor invites readers to examination of faith and eternal life with a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Luthern Church
W. J. Kemnitz
P. Roesener
New York City
W. Ackmann
God
Christ
P. C. Wike
Theatres This Weekend With Rain Bow Ranger and More
Saturday features Pete Morrison in Rain bow Ranger plus Fables and Our Gang Dog Days. Sunday presents Evelyn Brent in Midnight Molly the greatest crook drama filmed. Wednesday and Thursday show Betty Compson and Raymond Griffith in Paths to Paradise with High Hat Griffith on a laughing gas joyride. Includes International News Reel and Life's Greatest Thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Morrison
Evelyn Brent
Betty Compson
Raymond Griffith
Paradise
Hat Griffith
The Bandit Tamer And Other Showtimes
SATURDAY Franklyn Farnum stars in The Bandit Tamer with hearty laughs and honest tears alongside a cartoon and a good comedy. SUNDAY Reginald Denny shines in I'll Show You the Town a lively joyous comedy. TUESDAY AUG 18 Stream of Life features Elsia Eaton Catherine Dark plus a National Education speech and special music. WEDNESDAY AUG 19 Just a Woman stars Conway Tearle Claire Windsor and Percy Marmont with Jimmy Aubrey's Comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklyn Farnum
Reginald Denny
Denny
Stream of Life
Elsia Eaton
Catherine Dark
T. D. du Plantier
National Educational Association
Conway Tearle
Claire Windsor
Percy Marmont
Jimmy Aubrey
Old California Mission San Carlos Borromeo in Monterey
The second California mission established by Father Junipero Serra stood at the site of today’s Monterey before being moved later to the Carmelo valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old California
San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey
California
Father Junipero Serra
Monterey
Carmelo Valley
Lansing Notes and Local Appointments and Incidents
Rev Jean Vis of Sheldon Iowa will conduct services at First Reformed Church Sunday August 16. The Illinois Mixed Quartette concert at Lansing Public School postponed to August 19. A church enlarging contract was given to Morris Tanis at a congregational meeting. Rev Isaac Van Westenberg of Fulton Illinois stopped briefly en route to Holland Michigan. Burglars hit a Oak Glen soft drink parlor. a gun chase left a bullet hole in Bocks Sons show window. Josie Lanting injured in auto crash is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Vis
Sheldon
Iowa
First Reformed Church
Lansing
Morris Tanis
Isaac van Westenberg
Fulton, Ill
Holland, Mich
Oak Glen
Bock
Elites edge Berzinsky Colts 6 3 in series opener
The Elites defeated the Berzinsky Colts 6 to 3 to gain a 2 0 lead in the best two of three. Nelson fanned six with four walks for the visitors while Crank struck out 15 for the Elites. Bingo Lotz led at bat with three singles in five tries as Sunday’s game was teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elites
Zinsky
Nelson
Crank
Bingo
Lotz
Kickapoo’s
Superbas
Legend of mes senger fish on 1897 stamps
A legend says carp in China known as mes senger fish carried messages between conspirators plotting to overthrow the government. The tale dates to long ago and ties to postage stamp appearances in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland
Cornel Ooms
Airie Doms
Indiana
Mary Ooms
Jane Devries
Bock’s Hall
Bernice
THE
Riverdale Theatre
Sarin
Orton
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Riverdale
Martha Swart
Martha Fieldhouse
DeMotte
Lambert Lanting
Josie
Berzinsky Colts
Kickapoos
Lighthouse
Koch & Ripley
Theodore Werner
Michigan Avenue
Teninga Bros. & Co
House of Service
Puliman
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