Funeral of Mrs Alvina Wolff in Lansing
Mrs Alvina Wolff 47 died after an operation at St Margaret's Hospital Lansing funeral held at Neidow Hammond interment Oak Hill. Survived by husband Paul Wolff and children Ethel Alvina Wilbur Paul Herbert sister Mayme Schwochow. Out of town relatives attended and motor trip plans to Wisconsin state fair Springfield Illinois noted. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Wolff
North Lansing
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Neidow Funeral Home
Hammond
Oak Hill Cemetery
Wolff
Homewood
Paul Wolff
Ethel
Alvina
Wilbur
Paul
Herbert
Mayme Schwochow
Chicago
Edw. Koehn
Wisconsin
Dells
Springfield
Ill
John Schroeders
Eliza J. Cochran
Cedar Lake
Lowell
Gustave Bock
Gages Lake
Fred Lorenz
Emil Koehn
Oak Glen
Anthony Meeters
Southern Cook Co Booster Club Meeting Set For Aug 28 1929
Spencer Corps W R C cancels until Friday. Booster Club meet at Riverdale Village Hall Friday evening Aug 28 1929. All M W A and R N A members and friends invited. Refreshments and entertainment. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Corps
Southern Cook Co. Booster Club
Riverdale Village
Chief's Wife Birthday Party Held for Mrs Emil Matz
Mrs Emil Matz entertained a large group of friends on Wednesday evening August 14 for her birthday. Attendees included Mrs J Matthiesen and Mrs H Nelson along with many others. out of town guests were Mrs A Wexelberg from Harvey and Mrs Guy Macina with Mrs A Struven from Roseland. The event featured dance games and dainty prizes followed by a fine lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Matz
J. Matthiesen
H. Nelson
Christine Nelson
C. Sadler
R. W. Gerloff
O. Simon
E. Bielberg
E. Unruh
C. Unruh
Bertha Ohlson
M. Law
Supers Continue Strong In South Suburban League Action
Sunday results show Harvey over Beverly 8 to 2 and Hazelcrest defeating Homewood 11 to 5. Supers routed Morgan Park 28 to 3 while Lansing triumphed 3 to 1 over Phoenix. Players Albrecht Simnick and Norymile starred with multiple stats. Umpire Stellmacher oversaw the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburban Baseball League
Harvey
Beverly
Hazelcrest
Homewood
Supers
Morgan Park
Lansing
Phoenix
Harvey Fesr
Peereerey
Homewood Atenee
Fox Club
Leeney
Phoenix Eeereey
Beverly Hills
ieVnenemia Bean
First Christian Reformed Church Hosts Services by Missionary
The First Christian Reformed church in South Holland will hold morning and evening services on Sunday August 18 conducted by Rev. Brink, a missionary, with afternoon services led by a theological student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Christian Reformed Church
Brink
Nicholas Kramer
Washington
John Kramer
159Th and
Halsted Streets
Kramer
Minneapolis
John Eylander
John
Nelson
Arlington
John Olthoff
Paul DeYoung
Isaac Couwenhoven
Tracy, Ir
Couwenhoven
Jonkman
Thornton Creek fish shows improvement thanks to league help
The Isaac Walton League helped curb pollution in Thornton Creek allowing fish to return. Jake and Boone led the restoration efforts while Mrs. N. T. Paarlberg visits Denver and Keyser. Bearcat ball team earns wins though occasional errors mark some games. South Holland expresses pride in their team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Creek
Isaac Walton
Jake
Boone
N. T. Paarlberg
Denver
1Colo
Keyser
W. Va
Grandma Peters
Tennis John Paarlberg
T. N. Paarlberg
Bearcats
South Holland
Tailor Made Suits and Furniture Ads
Tailor Made Suits priced from 30 dollars invites shoppers to Triangle Toggery and Dolton adv inviting See DeYoung Bros for furniture with best quality and close prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Toggery, Dolton
DeYoung Bros
Dentist J Finley Kettles Serves South Holland
Dr. J Finley Kettles announces office moved to his residence one block west and two blocks north of the South Holland post office. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday with Friday evenings 6:30 to 8:30. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland, Ill
South Holland
Cats and Catnip Interest Widely Noted by Survey
The Biological Survey notes no reason for cats’ fondness of catnip. All cat breeds enjoy it, even where the plant does not grow. Cats unfamiliar with catnip tend to like it the first time they encounter it.
Harbin Railroads Shape Chinese City Commerce
Washington report notes Harbin in Manchuria grew with Trans Siberian rail link. The city blends Russian and Chinese influence as a major trade hub with New Town and Wharf districts. Riverfront cargoes include yellow soy beans and large Chinese cabbages amid busy ports and hotels catering to Russian Japanese and English speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harbin
China
National Geographical Society
Manchuria
Siberia
Vladivostok
Russia
Europe
Mukden
Orient
Tientsin
Peiping
Peking
Dairen
Port Arthur
New Town
America
Sungari
Camel Accepts Fate in River Drowning Moment
A camel loses its footing in a stream and sinks to its side, making no effort to escape and drown. The incident highlights a sudden peril as the animal cannot recover.
Theatres Osl Schedule for Aug 20 21 22
Saturday features Rex king of wild horses in Plunging Hoofs with Jack Perrin along with The Diamond Master and a comedy. Sunday offers Willard Mack's The Voice of the City and a detective mystery thriller. Tuesday and Wednesday show Richard Barthelmess in Weary River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
King of
Jack Perrin
Willard Mack
Voice of the City
Richard Barthelmess
Riverdale Theatre Week Highlights and Cast List
Riverdale Theatre announces a busy schedule from Aug 17 to Aug 21 featuring films and comedies. Aug 17 presents Art Accord in The White Outlaw with He Tried to Please and Fire Detective No. 7. Aug 18 shows Rod LaRocque in Captain Swagger along with Big Boy Come to Papa and News. Aug 21 stars Mary Brian and Richard Arlen in The Man I Love with Making Whoopie. Also notes vacation plans for Mrs Gladstone and sons and Mrs Casinov to South Haven Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Accord
Rod LaRocque
Captain Swagger
Mary Brian
Richard Arlen
Polarman Sudds Shot on Illinois Central Train
Patrolman Sudds, 53, of 11322 Wallace Street and former city officer, was shot and killed on an Illinois Central train Friday night August 9 while drawing his weapon to aid a railroad collector. Robbers seized a satchel with $4,000 and fled at 27th Street. Sudds was respected in Riverdale for his efficiency and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Sudds
Wallace Street
Kensington
Illinois Central
27Th Street
Sudds
Riverdale
Sophie's Daughter Henrietta Weds Edward Hoenicke at Immanuel Church
Mrs Sophie Hameister announces the marriage of Henrietta Hameister to Edward A Hoenicke on Saturday Aug 10 at Immanuel Evangelical Church with Rev W Kreis officiating. The ceremony featured Hazel and Dorothy Gropenthien singing O Promise Me and a reception at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Hameister
Henrietta
Edward A. Hoenicke
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Rev. W. Kreis
Mrs. Kreis
Hazel
Dorothy Gropenthien
Louise Hameister
Mis&s Marie Ranch
Annetta Grapenthien
Robert Larson
Harry Hoenicke
James Seiling
Henry Grapenthien
Card of Thanks from the Ahrens Family
The Ahrens Family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy at their mother’s passing. They especially appreciate those who sent flowers.
Rev Meyers and wife visit Dolton after Dolton M. E. pastor era
Reverend A. A. Meyers and his wife of Manhattan Illinois are visiting many friends in Dolton this week. Meyers previously served as pastor of the Dolton M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Meyers
Manhattan, Il
Dolton
Rev. Meyers
Dolton M. E. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Simnick
Needles
McClosky
Mitchel
Stevens
Ruesch
Albrecht
Norymile
Cheskie
Bruhn
Steinke
Stellmacher
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey, Illinois
J. Finley Kettles
Rossi Srt
Daniel C. Bachmann
Phone Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Dolton, Ill
Marbin
THE
Riverdale Theatre
Hameister-Hoenicke
Ahrens
Theodore Koch
Chicago St
de Young Bros. Funeral Home
South Park Ave
South Holland, N
W. 71St Street
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