Lansing families share Thanksgiving across many states
Mrs. Claus Schrum and Mrs. Geo Lewis return from Staunton Virginia while son Wall trains. multiple Indiana Illinois trips noted. Several Thanksgiving dinners highlight gatherings with Bock Schweppe Vierk Rittenhouse Sherrow Knipp and others across Lansing Hammond Beecher and Converse. Military training, broadcasts, and a hunting trip are mentioned among holiday visits and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Schrum
Schrum Road
Geo. Lewis
West Pullman
Staunton
Schrums Sun
Wall
Fort Wayne
Ind
Creston
Gustav Bock
Ruth
T. Truesdell
Chicago
Fred Holdt
Beecher
Bridenbach
Ridgewood Avenue
Frank
Chas. Knipp
Mildred
Converse
James Rucker
Morris Pels
Hammond
Frank Brinkman
Indiana Avenue
Nelson
Baby Son
Martin Budge
Fern King
Paul Morris
Knipp
Burnham Avenue Improvement Contract Awarded by County
The county board awarded Burnham avenue work from 103rd Street to Glenwood Dyer Road. The package totaled 435000 dollars for twenty miles of paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham Avenue
County Board of Commissioners
One Hundred and Third Street
Glenwood-Dyer Road
Clouds and Fogs Differ by Altitude Not Form
A Washington Star note explains that fog is a low, unbroken cloud, while clouds are the same formation at higher altitude. The distinction rests solely on height, with no other difference in composition or appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Washington Star
No Time for Friendships Quote by Cicero
A quotation notes that true friendships are rare among those chasing honors or public affairs. The speaker contrasts friendship with public life, suggesting deep bonds may be scarce for those focused on power and acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Bazaar to aid First Christian Reformed church in South Holland
The Young Ladies Society of the First Christian Reformed church of South Holland hosts a bazaar in the church basement on Wednesday December 10 with afternoon and evening sessions and snacks for sale. Bernard VanDrunen, age unspecified, died Saturday morning November 29 1938 after prior illnesses and operations. funeral held at home on 2 pm Tuesday. Rev D Laansma to lead next meeting Monday evening at 7 30. New babies welcomed in several local homes. Mr Dick J Van Drunen and Miss Minnie Kales wed December 2. Rev Guikema to preach at Vogel Center church next Sunday December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Society of the
First Christian Reformed Church of South Holland
Bernard VanDrunen
Luke VanDrunen
153Rd Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Rev. D. Laansma
William J. Bruin
Lansing
Theodore Huisenga
Henry van Gorp
Frank Mossell
Dick J. van Drunen
Minnie Kales
Highland
Ind
Guikema
Vogel Center
Mich
First Christian Reformed Church
Water Rates Discussed at South Holland Meeting
General meeting for taxpayers called by the South Holland Chamber of Commerce on Monday December 8 at 7 80 p m at the South Holland school to contest high water rates proposed by the Village of Dolton and explore lower charges or alternate water supply. Also listings include rental ad and household items for sale by J R Blankenstyn of South Holland Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland Chamber of Commerce
South Holland School
Dolton
Thanksgiving News From U S Students And Local Talents
Twenty years ago Peter Dalenberg and Cornelius Gouwens students at the U.S. were home for Thanksgiving. Harry P Anker left for a southern vacation. The Hen Club held a Thanksgiving party at Miss Mary Paarlbergs home. Peter Gouwens recovered from pneumonia though pleurisy lingered. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dalenberg
Cornelius Gouwens
U. of S. Q
Harry P. Anker
Hen Club
Mary P. Paarlberg
Peter Gouwens
Peter
Calumet City Reports Over 500 Unemployed Registered
More than 500 unemployed residents registered last week at the offices of Mayor John Jaranowski in the administration building. Jaranowski chairs the local unemployment relief committee appointed by Gov. L. J. Emmerson. Registrants gave age occupation education wages dependents and unemployment duration for relief processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet City
John Jaranowski
Jaranowski
L. J. Emmerson
No Hope Without Fear Says La Rochefoucauld
Fragmentary reflection asserts fear and hope are inseparable and mutually essential, noting that true courage grows from this tension. The quotation contrasts fear with hope as interdependent forces shaping human experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rochefou
Leopard of the Sea and its sea hunting habitat
The sea leopard, a spotted seal with a gray white coat, is part of the monk seal group. It is widely distributed in the southern and Antarctic seas, grows up to ten feet long, and is the largest of its southern hairseats aside from the elephant seal.
Theatres Saturday Double Feature and Sunday Acts
The auditorium presents Corinne Griffith in Back Pay and Tom Fyler in Neath Western Skies with Cotton Picking Time as a screen novelty. Sunday shows feature Moran and Mack in Anybody's War and Radioland's favorites plus Kiddies Revue. Tuesday and Wednesday December 9 and 10 showcase The Sea God with Laurello Bros contortionists and a revolving head act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Griffith
Tom Fyler
Moran and Mack
Laurello Bros
M. Laurelle
Notice of Bids for South Holland Water Meter Vault
The Village of South Holland invites sealed bids for a meter vault and related work at 154th Street and Chicago Road including four inch meter installation. Bids due December 16 1980 at 8 00 PM in Village Hall. Bids on village forms with 10 percent certified check. Specifications on file with Village Clerk. The village reserves right to reject bids. John Voss Village Clerk December 5 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
South Holland
154Th Street
Chicago Road
John Voss
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express sincere appreciation to all who offered sympathy, comfort, and flowers during our bereavement. Special thanks to neighbors and friends for help, to the American Legion, and to Rev. Thompson for kindness and comforting words. Mrs. Hazel Pettigrew and Children Mr. and Mrs. A. Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Rev. Thompson
Hazel Pettigrew
A. Roush
Health Notes at Dalton Health Center
Tuberculosis tests given to twelve children show four positive reactions. The note clarifies that positive does not indicate active TB but warrants extra precaution. The report also notes three children returning from Oak Forest are progressing, and three adults admitted there this year, one death and two recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Health Center
Oak Forest
Public Health Clinic Opens Diptheria Toxin-Anti-Toxin Treatment
Dr. M R Weidner Jr will run a clinic for Toxin-Anti-toxin starting Monday at 10 am in the Health Center. Diphtheria prevention doses are given weekly in three sessions. Children over one year and under five are eligible. For details contact the village hall nurse at Dolton 701.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Weidner, Jr
Dolton 701
Alta Itter
Community events at Mrs George Tuch Sr home and Highlawn school
A pinochle and bunco party at 18847 Wabash avenue hosted by Mrs George Tuch Sr benefits Mrs Amy Schlueman and children with lunch and 35 cent tickets. The Highlawn School PTA meets December 11 at 8 pm in the school auditorium with a Christmas party and cake walk for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tuch
Wabash Avenue
Amy Schlueman
Highlawn School Parent and Teacher Association
Highlawn
Nellie Bly Sets World Trip Record in 1890
Nellie Bly, famed reporter, started her voyage on November 14, 1889 and finished January 25, 1890 in 72 days 6 hours 11 minutes 14 seconds. She completed a record breaking circumnavigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bly
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J. R. Blankenstyn
Ill
Calumet
Leopard of the Sea
Rasen Ees
Sidia As
Daniel C. Bachmann
Phone Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Dolton,ll
THE
Riverdale Beauty Shop
Thelda Anderson
Pullman
Roseland Square Beauty Shop
Michigan Ave
Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Louis St
St. Holland School
Harvey 1126
Harvey
East 154Th Street
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey, Illinois
Gabrielene
Shelton
Realistic
Mariette
Marcelling
Finger Waving
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
Idaho
Theodore Koch
Chicago Street
Theo. Koch
DE Young Bros
South Park Ave
Lit
Halsted St
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