Ten Years Ago Trips and Local Notes From Riverdale
Edwin Niemeyer and friends recount a weeklong overland trip through Wisconsin and Iowa stopping at Power's Lake Madison Dells LaCrosse and Dubuque. Residents share vacations including Ontario Montana Oregon and Canada and a local city council delegation plans repairs in Riverdale.
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Edwin Niemeyer
William Dreshall
Wisconsin
Iowa
Power’s Lake
Madison
Dells
LaCrosse
Wis
Dubuque
Thomas Lee
Eleanor
Ontario
Canada
David S. Meeder
Davida
Mary
Dale
Montana
Yellowstone
West
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Meeder
Pacific Coast
J. M .Deam
United States
Tom Marshall
Ralph Gerloff
Juanita
Neb
John DeBoer
Folgerton
Minn
John, Jr
Birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Shilling Jr
In South Holland a daughter was born on August 11 to Mr and Mrs John Shilling Jr The event brings joy to the family and they are listed among relatives staying with Mrs Fred Trenning. Also noted are visiting relatives of Mr and Mrs Harry Yoma and Rev T W Muilenberge who plan a trip to New York with a son sailing to Smyrna for a teaching post.
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Minnesota
John, Jr
John Wernicke
Harold Stanley
Fred Weber
Leland
Mich
Lake Leland
John Shilling, Jr
Hovencamp
Netherlands
Fred Trenning
Harry Yoma
T. W. Muilenberge
New York
Smyrna
Bayville Relief After Sudden Appendectomy
A shadow fell on Bayville last Sunday as Russell Paarlberg underwent immediate appendectomy for appendicitis. Other updates note Miss Aletta Verhaik's return from Hope College and health improvements for Lizzie Paarlberg Helen Vanderaa Anna Cook Mrs. R Kickert and Tunis Wognum. A baby boy arrived at the N Van Drunen home last week.
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Bae Fond
Bayville
Russell Paarlberg
Russel
Webster
Aletta Verhaik
Hope College
Lizzie Paarlberg
Helen Vanderaa
Anna Cook
R. Kickert
Tunis Wognum
N. van Drunen
Government Purchases Fuel Civilian Conservation Corps Work
Robert Fechner said August 1 reports show millions of dollars injected into business via purchases for the Civilian Conservation Corps and reforestation forces. Clothing, food, housing supplies, trucks, tractors, and other equipment flowed to every state and community hosting CCC camps, aiding forest improvement and protection efforts.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Robert Fechner
Union
Cavilian Conservation Corps
Dalton Sweethearts Strain Over Domestic Tensions
A domestic quarrel unfolds between a husband and wife in which control of the home becomes a point of contention. The wife insists on enduring love despite separation while the husband laments financial strains and the danger of ongoing conflict.
Gas heat brings luxury to the majority with low upfront risk
Gas heat costs less than half 1930 31 levels and is offered with no initial investment. For nine heating months the average home pays 3 00 a month rental added to the gas bill, with removal and equipment replacement if needed. The ad argues health benefits and cleaner homes with gas heat.
Public Service Co signs NRA codes for utilities
The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois signed NRA gas and electric utility codes prepared by the American Gas Association and Edison Electric Institute and approved by the NRA at Washington. The company says the change will raise expenses but will add work for part time staff and recall former employees as needed. Vice-Chairman George A. Ranney said the firm supports Roosevelt's industrial recovery program.
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Public Service Company
Northern
Ilinois
NRA
American Gas Association
Edison Electric Institute
Washington
George A. Ranney
Roosevelt
Air Show at Lansing Ford Airport Promises First Regional Event
Lansing Ford Airport gears up for the Greater Calumet Region Air Show to be held Saturday and Sunday August 26 and 27. First annual event in the region features formations parachute jumps bomb drops and balloon ascensions with tens of thousands expected in attendance.
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Lansing Ford
Greater Calumet Region
Commander Settle
Railroads Adopt New Reduced Fares for Students 1933 34
The Western Railways Public Relations committee announces a unified plan offering round trip excursion tickets from any station to locations of educational institutions at substantial reductions. Sales run Aug 25 to Oct 5 with return options at Christmas, spring vacation, or summer end.
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Western Railways’Committee On Public Relations
Spinach and wedding photos pose contrasting tastes
A playful note contrasts spinach as a luxury for fans and a tonic for critics. It also notes photographers face the challenge of making couples look pleasant in golden wedding pictures.
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Pointer
Riverdale Hose Company
Pat Daly
Louie Reich
George Trapp
Pat
Riverdale
Board of Local Improvements of
Chicago
Leyden
Indiana Avenue
Govier
S. C
South Holland News
Bernice News
Dalton
George
UA Wommm
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
West Adams Street
Lansing
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