Lansing Socials and Local News Highlights Gather in Week
Howard Bertram and Elmer Oxford drove to Chicago for a ball game. Frances Bertram returned from Frankfort Indiana with grandparents. Mrs Shirley Pierson spent summer in the west and returned to Lansing. Robert Hiland hosted a party for Carl Johnson enlisting in the navy and Edward Johnson on furlough from San Diego. Prizes were won in mini golf by Evelyn Bultge and Edward Johnson. bunco prizes went to Martha Kirker Harriet Torren Bert Kooi John Wernicke and Carl Johnson. Roy Kindt visited with Albert Kindt Sr and Jr in Chicago. An overheated iron caused a fire at Price home on Ridgewood avenue. a baby buggy and sewing machine burned. The Overmeyer family spent weekend in Monterey Indiana. Mrs Brown hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband with many friends. Five hundred was played and enjoyed by all. The Mitchell family moved from Ridge Road to Indianapolis for a job transfer. (Continued on Page qT).
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Howard Bertram
Elmer Oxford
Chicago
Frances Bertram
Howard Pertram
Frankfort
Ind
Shirley Pierson
Lansing
West
Robert Hiland
Ridgewood Avenue
Carl Johnson
Navy
Edward Johnson
San Diego
Calif
Bunco
Minature Golf
Evelyn Bultge
Martha Kirker
Harriet Torren
Hammond
Bert Kooi
John Wernicke
Albert Kindt
Albert Kindt, Jr
Roy Kindt
Price
Fred Overmeyer
Monterey
Brown
Mitchell
Ridge Road
Indianapolis
Schools Open with Beautified District Facilities
The District outlines readiness for the new school year with 43 800 students, Chicago Street School freshly decorated and floors sealed for easy maintenance. Superintendent Orville T. Bright invites parent cooperation and feedback, office at Lincoln Avenue School, Dalton 910, urging courteous patron support for top county schools.
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Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton 910
Orville T. Brigiit
Dist
Diekman Youth Dies After Motorcycle Crash in South Holland
Roy Diekman aged 20 died late Tuesday at St Margaret hospital Hammond from a motorcycle accident on June 154th street near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. He leaves his parents four brothers and four sisters and is to be buried at Oaklawn cemetery with funeral services at his Diekman home and Berger M I church.
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Roy Diekman
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hammond
154Th Street
Pennsylvania R. R
Berger
Ernest Diekman
Ernest
Wesley
Gilbert
Raymond
Esther
Cornelius van Kanegan
Lydia
Nick Biesboer
Ada
Roscella
Diekman
147Th Street
Berger M. I
Oaklawn
Spelde De Groot Wedding at South Holland Home
Miss Jacoba De Groot wed Andrew Spelde of South Holland at Rev T W Muilenberg's home on Saturday at five. The bride wore white satin and tulle with lilies of the valley and white roses. Bridesmaid Mrs Edmond Davison wore green georgette with roses. Best man was William Spelde. A wedding supper followed at 15700 Ashland Avenue.
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Jacoba de Groot
Andrew Spelde
South Holland
T. W. Muilenberg
Edmond Davison
Harvey
William Spelde
Ashland Avenue
Bearcats Stretch Win Streak to Eighteen with Three Victories
The Bearcats won three games last week to extend their unbeaten run to eighteen. They defeated Oak Glen 6 1 after a late run surge, beat Hegewisch 5 2 on Friday evening, and topped the Chappy Hoods 10 8 as they continue strong hitting and pitching. Tron-arm Kelly strengthens the rotation as the season winds down with two final games against Hilltop A C and Hammond Collegians.
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Bearcats
Oak Glen
Hegewisch
Bearcat
Chappy Hoods
Kelly
Hilltop A. C
Chicago Heights
Dernsberg
Fair and Square
Hilltop Boys
Hammond Collegians
Hammond
Tune In On NBC Saturday Afternoon Program
NBC schedule note urges viewers to watch Saturday noon to 1:30 p m daylight saving time. JACOB P DEYOUNG presides for So Holland Chapter TW tL.
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NBC
Jacob P, Deyoung
Holland
The Theatres Show Weekend Film Lineup
Yakima Canutt stars in Riders of the Storm an action drama and a talking comedy plus a novelty reel. Sunday features One Embarrassing Night a laugh riot based on Rookery Nook. Monday and Tuesday feature The Virginian with Gary Cooper followed by Lets Go Places Hollywood at its brightest and merriest.
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Yakima Canutt
SUN
Rookery Nook
The
Virginian
Owen Wister
Gary Cooper
Hollywood
Picnic at Dalton Park Draws Record Crowd
The Sunday picnic at Dalton Park attracted about 800 people. Supt Bob Janeschefski and Frank Wulff led park preparations, and volunteers supplied refreshments. A lively program included races, a baseball game, a tree sitting contest, scooter events, boxing, and spirited ladies races, with strong turnout and praise for park improvements.
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Dalton Park
Bob” Janeschefski
Frank Wulff
New Park
Park Board
Bob” Faden
George Stier
Faden
Walter Dreshall
Stanley Dalton
Charley Ohlson
Eddie Ehlers
Frank
Harry Klenk
Fred Brehm
al. Steinke
Leaning on Others Free Will Privilege Advised by Woman's Home Companion
A quotation from Woman's Home Companion argues free will is a God given privilege and warns against deciding for others or asking them to decide for us. It emphasizes personal responsibility and respect for individual choice.
Onion Screen Notice from G. Evers & Son
Gas and Electric Welding offers onion screens of any size with guaranteed spacing and rust proof joints. Discount available for 30 days. G. Evers & Son, 14625 Clinton St., Harvey, Ill. Phone Harvey 562.
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G. Evers & Son
Clinton St
Harvey, Ill
Harvey
Spittals Named From Wolf Threat in Scotland
The article notes that about 1660 wolves forced refuges along roads called spittals, inspiring place names such as Spittal of Glen Shee. An 1621 record shows a wolf destruction reward of £6 13s 4d, with wolves becoming scarcer over time.
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Scotland
Glenshee
Caledonian
See DeYoung Bros. for furniture Best quality and close prices
Local shoppers are urged to visit DeYoung Bros furniture for quality items and low prices. The notice nudges customers toward a nearby store while a separate comment notes many critics are outsiders who do not attend home town organization meetings.
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DeYoung Bros
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Ncoln Ave
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