Golden wedding day marred by tragedy in Lansing
Mr and Mrs Alfred VanSteenberg celebrated their golden anniversary when their son Alfred Jr 18 was killed by a speeding car while aiding a stalled vehicle. The elder Alfred died of injuries hours later after assisting the same accident. A daughter had lost a son ten years before. The blizzard disrupted plans and a second family death marked the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred VanSteenberg
Mlrs. Vansteenberg
Alfred VanSteenberg, Jr
Corneil VanSteenberg
Alfred Jr
Alfred
John D. Black
Coldprof motor oil and local ads promote services
An advertisement page extols Coldprof winter motor oil in multiple grades and guarantees. It lists local merchants Habich Bros, Winterhof Motor Sales, Lansing Square Garage, and others selling or servicing oil. Additional notices invite shoe repair, tailoring, piano tuning, furniture listings, and garden land for sale with brief attributions to South Holland and Harvey area businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. & H. Motor Co
101St St
Mich. Ave
Habich Bros
Blue Island
Winterhof Motor Sales
Lansing Square
South Holland
Peter J. VanDrunen
149Th
Indiana Ave
Proclamation and Deaths Mark South Holland Notices
Rev H Hoeksema to preach in Holland language. Pfotenhauer announce birth of a son December 18 at Ingalls Memorial. VanderLinden mother dies from auto injuries on November 23 with daughter slightly injured. Funeral held December 26 at Dotys. Snow storm disrupts travel and postal service with significant delays and New Year closure noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Pfotenhauer
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Theatres Up for Weekend Shows at Local Theaters
On the stage Arlie Appler presents Santa Claus Visits with Coln Schultz and a chorus. Ned McCobb's Daughter stars Irene Rich on screen. Sunday features The Girl in the Show with Bessie Love and Raymond Racket. Tuesday offers Milton Sills with Dorothy Mackaill in The Barker. Also China Night. New Year’s Day features The Viking a full color Technicolor thriller with Pauline Starke and Donald Crisp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Appler
Santa Claus
Coln
Schultz
Ned McCobb
Irene Rich
Bessie Love
Raymond Racket
Milton Sills
Dorothy Mackaill
the Barker
Marvel
Pauline Starke
Donald Crisp
Riverdale Theatre Vaudeville and Film This Weekend
Saturday offers five acts of vaudeville and the film The Women I Love starring Norma Kerry and Robert Frazer. Sunday features Martha Sweeper in The Voice of the Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Kerry
Robert Frazer
Martha Sweeper
Hearts in Exile and Bulldog Drummond at State Theatre
The State Theatre presents Hearts in Exile starring Dolores Costello in a fully talking performance on December 27 28. December 29 30 31 brings the talking thriller Bulldog Drummond featuring Ronald Colman in a year end showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Dolores Costello
SUN
Bulldog Drummond
Ronald Colman
Local Notices and Community Events in Wausaw Area
The Wausaw Lumber and Coal Co reports the loss of a valued horse from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail. Dr. Steffens of Helland Michigan, a Hope College professor, will preach at the First Reformed Church on Sunday. Relatives announce the death of Mrs. Walter DeGraff. burial occurred Friday. The South Holland Orchestra plans a Cherry Mine relief benefit on Saturday evening January 1. admission is 15 cents and the program aims for musical and oratorical success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausaw Lumber and Coal Company
Steffens
Helland
Mich
Hope College
First Reformed Church
Lubbers
Walter DeGraff
South Holland Orchestra
Cherry Mine
Substitutes for Words You Can Say One Thing for Petting
A brief excerpt from the San Francisco Chronicle notes that saying one thing for petting provides relief to those lacking wit for conversation. The passage comments on social behavior and linguistic shortcuts in casual dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Weekend On Their Shoulders
A quip notes that men who stretch their weekend from Friday to Tuesday carry the burden of long idle time. The piece reflects on work life and leisure in a light Los Angeles Times voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
MILL HEAD DIES AT 75 founder of Nowak Milling Corp
Albert Nowak 75 founder of the Nowak Milling Corporation who built a major stock feed plant in Hammond died after establishing a Buffalo business in 1898. Survived by widow two sons Maxwell M. Nowak Leon and other relatives. funeral held today in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nowak
Nowak Milling Corporation
Buffalo, N. Y
Walter Nowak
Dulton
Hammond
Albert
Milling Corporation
Germany
Broadway
Buffalo
N. Y
Hammord
Maxwell M. Nowak
M. G. Reitz
Walter W. Nowak
Maxwell M
Chicago
Leon
Walter W
Dalton
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Time of Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. We appreciate those who sent flowers and Rev. E Thompson for comfort and Mrs. E N Burwell for singing. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Axtell and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Thompson
E. N. Burwell
Geo
Axtell
Christmas Bag Event At Riverdale Park
Legion invites all boys and girls under 12 who missed their Christmas bag to Riverdale Park on Sunday December 29 from 2 to 6 p m where Santa will attend. Last call on applications for adjusted compensation is December 31 1929 unless the law is amended. Riverdale 3384. Ray Baumgartner service officer Paul Galli Post 303.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park
Santa
Herman Wiebke
Paul Gall
Riverdale
Ray Baumgartner
Flat Feet Advice for Workers by Health Column
Hospital nurses shop clerks and other workers warned about flat feet should practice rising on the ball of the foot and sinking back on the heels slowly several times daily. Do this about a dozen repetitions in succession to improve foot function.
Chicago sewer district plan delays and funding outlook
The article outlines completion targets for Calu met and North Side works by 1933 and 1939, and West Side sedimentation by 1985. It notes unsettled timing for Des Plaines river, interceptors, and a $10 million miscellaneous plants fund, with total costs projected above $240 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet and North Side
Luly
West Side
Southwest Side
DesPlaines River
Walter E. Beebe
Month Early On Tax Forms Provisions Change
Treasury Decision 4277 changes filing for Forms 1096 and 1099 to be with local Internal Revenue Collectors by February 15 following the year of payment. Previously sent to Washington by March 5. Tax preparers urged to read instructions and observe the new deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge
Internal Revenue
First District of
Illinois
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Illinois Central Opens Matteson Through Ticket Office
The Illinois Central opens a through ticket office and train stop at Matteson to serve Chicago Heights and nearby towns. The station will furnish travel information, railroad and Pullman tickets, and check baggage to any North American point. IC also operates a motor bus from Matteson to Chicago Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Chicago Heights
Matteson
North America
The
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Lansing
Triangle Toggery
Dolton
W. H. Martin
National Assn. of
Harvey and Vicinity
Arlington Hotel
Harvey P. O
A. Schulterus
Wichert, Ill
DeYoung Bros
Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Louis St
St. Holland School
Harvey 1126
Narvey
East 154Th Street
Harvey
H. Hoeksema
Grand Rapids, Mich
Dick H. P. DeYoung
William DeGraff
Mr. VanderWolf
Iowa
Peter Ravenstine
Anthony K. DeYoung
Arie VanDeursen
Florida
Cuba
Katherine van derLinden
Normal Avenue
Margaret
102Nd Street
Michigan Avenue
Roseland Community Hospital
VanderLinden
Rockford
Harry H. Anker
Lismore
Minn
Henry Anker
de Grondwet
de Heidenwereld
de Hollandsche Amerikaan
California
Pals Bros
South Holland, Il
Daniel C. Bachmann
Lincoln Ave
Doiron, Ill
the ‘Theatres
Riverdale Theatre
State Theatre
Yale
Elmer Ripley
Georgetown
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted
Harvey, Illinois
I. C
Chas. Levy & Son
Oakley Avenue
de Young Bros. Funeral Home
South Park Ave
South Holland, NL
W. 71St Street
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