Stork Shower Honors Mrs Schonbok at Barth Jr Home
Mrs Leo Barth Jr and Miss Mabel Lange host a stork shower for Mrs Frank Schonbok at 188th Street and Chicago Avenue. Bunco entertainment precedes a luncheon with pink blue and white decor. Prizes go to Mrs Frank Trinowski Mrs Edw Dahm and Mrs Theo Evert. guests include Miss May Eckstein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Barth Jr
Mabel Lange
Frank Schonbok
Leo Barth, Jr
Chicago Avenue
188rd_ street
Bunco
Frank Trinowski
Edw. Dahm
Theo. Evert
Jess Brown
Fred Caster
Edw
N. E. Dahm
May Eckstein
Frank Frese
John Gehrke
Aloysius Hesse
Anthony
Max Roselke
Willis Lufkin
Leo McLaughlin
L. McClosky
John Overmyer
E. van Pelt
Simmons
Hammond
Schonbak
Vella Sweatt
Bud Swift
Birthday Anniversaries Gather Friends for Two Parties
Mrs Cornelius Kooy hosted relatives on West Ridge Road for a birthday gathering on Monday January 25 with guests from Oak Glen Lansing Roseland and Wildwood. N E Dahm celebrated niece Mary Jane Williams with a Friday January 27 party at Wildwood Avenue featuring games music a pink and white table a large candle lit cake and a 9 pm return home after a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Kooy
West Ridge Road
Peter Biesboer
Oak Glen
Ada Tanis
Lansing
Irene
Elizabeth Veldkamp
Nellie Myroup
Walter Velema
Roseland
N. E. Dahm
Wildwood Avenue
Mary Jane Williams
Betty Long
Jane Guinxo
Nina Larson
Mildreu Knippe
Ileen Ramsey
Evelyn Elder
Florence Kraag
Ilya Horgeshimer
Mary Jane
Death of Louis Frigo in Chicago suburb
Louis Frigo died after a several months illness at Cook County hospital on January 30. Funeral was at 238 West 174th Street Bernice with burial at Oak Hill cemetery Hammont. He was 44 and a brickmaker in Yard 30. Survived by wife Mary four daughters Margaret Alta Rosie Minnie and son Eugene. The Brickmakers Local escorted his coffin to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Frigo
Cook County Hospital
Mon
West 174Th Street
Bernice
Oak Hill
Hammont
Frigo
Mary
Margaret
Alva
Rosie
Minnie
Eugene
Births and personal notices from Oak Glen and Hammond
Announcements of a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith at St. Margaret's hospital weighing 5 lbs 6 ozs named Madeline Thelma. Also notes on births, christenings, sponsors, and numerous personal notices including neighbors visiting, club attendance, trips, and local theatre listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Smith
Indiana Avenue
Oak Glen
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hammond
Madeline Thelma
Edw. Hommer
Edward Jr
Raymond Hommer
Lansing
Lillian Hommer
Riverdale
Theodore Koselke
Theodore Jr
Max Koselke
E. P. Kelley
St. Anne’s
Marriage of Cornelia Vermeulen and Walter Vander Zee
On Saturday afternoon January 28 1928 Miss Cornelia Vermeulen married Mr Walter P Vander Zee at the Second Christian Reformed church parsonage with Rev E Kooistra officiating. The couple now reside in a new bungalow in the Vink subdivision and began housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Vermeulen
Walter P. Vander Zee
Second Christian Reformed Church
E. Kooistra
Dan Vermeulen
Vink Subdivision
D. Laansma
Joseph van Schouwen
Davis Cleaners
Ridge Road
Munster
Ind
Eldsor Wilhoit
Elected Officers Named for South Holland Chapter I W L A
New officers elected by South Holland Chapter I W L A. Jacob DeYoung is president, C. W. Paarlberg vice president, N. J. Paarlberg secretary, M. H. Waterman treasurer. Directors named are Howard Pals Edward Vanderbilt Edward Waterman Harm Vanderbilt Isaac Paarlberg and Elmer Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Jacob DeYoung
C. W. Paarlberg
N. J. Paarlberg
M. H. Waterman
Treas
Howard Pals
Edward Vanderbilt
Edward Waterman
Harm Vanderbilt
Isaac Paarlberg
Elmer Berger
Meet The Wife at Dolton Theatre This February
The big season hit plays February 16 and 17 at the Dol ton Theatre with a standout performance that audiences will remember. The show billed as the biggest hit of the season features a strong cast and lively, engaging comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Theatre
Adv
Gave Impulse to Move for Better Education
The piece traces American Education week back to Dr. P. P. Claxton in 1920. It notes the December 5 to 11 week as School week and urges governors and state officers to mobilize public action. The aim is to spread accurate school information, raise appreciation for education, and boost funding across education sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Claxton
Doctor Claxton
Correct the Fault in Yourself Before Criticizing Others
Guideline says to fix faults you dislike in others by first addressing them in yourself. Emphasizes self scrutiny and restraint before judging others. Encourages personal growth and constructive behavior over harsh judgment.
Weekend Film Schedule With Serial Dramas and A Bright Laugh
Friday shows feature Rin Tin Tin in A Dog of the Regiment and The Girl From Chicago with Conrad Nagel and Myrna Loy. Saturday offers Hawk of the Hills and a comedy, while Sunday presents The Gay Retreat with Ted McNamara. Tuesday and Wednesday bring Publicity Madness with Edmund Lowe Lois Moran. Universal Pictures stars Williard's Broadway mystery with Laura La Plante Tully Marshall Flora Finch Creighton Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonite
Rin-Tin-Tin
Conrad Nagel
Myrna Loy
Chicago
John Williard
Laura la Plante
Tully Marshall
Flora Finch
Creighton Hale
Riverdale Theatre Weekend Lineup at a Glance
Saturday features Buddy Roosevelt in The Bandit Buster along with the Masked Menace Fables and Comedy. Sunday matinee at 2 30 presents George Be ban in The Love of Ricardo a gripping heart interest drama with the Melodian orchestra and community singing. Wednesday and Thursday add The Wreck of the Hesperus with Virginia Bradford and Frank Marion a tense drama of love loyalty and seafaring action plus the Melodian orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Roosevelt
George Beban
Ricardo
South Side
Virginia Bradford
Frank Marion
Get Your Man and Paris at State Theatre Matinee
FBI previews Clara Bow in Get Your Man and Will Rogers in Paris at the State Theatre on Michigan Avenue. Matinees daily Thursday through Saturday February 2 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Avenue
110Th Place
FBI
Clara Bow
Your Man
Will Rogers
Paris
Vaudeville Week Highlights Begin With Lois Wilson
The program runs Saturday with Lois Wilson in French Dressing and five vaudeville acts. February 6 to 8 feature Ben Hur showing at the venue in a major presentation to close the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Wilson
Tomorrow Always Cones It
A pithy quotation attributed to Atchison Hobe notes that tomorrow arrives when a bill is due, challenging the adage that tomorrow never comes. The line contrasts general philosophy with practical financial urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Hobe
Slingshot Days And The Ancient Craft Of Slings
A country boy uses a sling shot to knock a sparrow and reflects on David and the Stone Age. The article traces long centuries when slung pebbles were humanity’s early tools for hunting and gathering food.
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David
Origins of Languages From a Common Ancient Dialect
Authorities propose all languages originated from dialects of a single ancient tongue whose homeland lies between the Baltic and Caspian seas. The language spread with migrations and later separations and admixtures produced distinct languages and dialects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Caspian
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Lake Hills
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Monee
Ill
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Center Avenue
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Sammy Cohen
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Lois Moran
Universal Picture
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State Theatre
Ben Hur
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