Miss Jennie Dalenberg seen about town again
South Holland community notes a cousin party at John Sart efords Lincoln birthday observance John Kraag hints at coming event in South Holland The Pointer to install two news boxes and solicit full local coverage Upcoming items include a spelling contest February 25 and theater notices at Riverdale Theatre with ice cream available at Obels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Dalenberg
John Santeford
Peter Jacobs
California
Edward Swynberg
Ellsworth Wilboit
John van Vuren
John Meeboer
Holland
Mich
Jake
John Rietveld
Pointer
South Holland
John Kraag
Homewood News Box Updates and Local Tidbits
Community notices from Homewood report a drop box at the post office with no charge. Henry Borgwardt and Herman Brie travel to Buckley Illinois perhaps for a matrimonial expedition and may return Friday. Township collector John Shilling has a meeting at the bank building next Monday with anticipated surprises. Ed Ehlebrecht returns from Minnesota and plans to come back soon. The Homewood Woodmen plan a 17th anniversary supper on the 19th at Funk's hall, with a ladies meeting to follow. Fred Ehlebrecht buys a fine young horse boosting his teaming business. Charles Wolf Jr. has a birthday surprise party hosted by local youths. Georgina Meyer undergoes appendectomy at Blue Island hospital and is recovering well. The column ends with a light note about spring and the iron man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Borgwardt
Herman Brie
Buckley
Ill
John Shilling
Bank
Ehlebrecht
Minnesota
Homewood Wood
Funk’s Hall
Fred Ehlebrecht
Germany
Fred
Hanover
Charles Wolf, Jr
Community Notes From Homewood and Nearby Areas
Lent begins February 17 with Ash Wednesday. a masquerade ball is planned by the East End Improvement Ass'n of Homewood on February 13. Local residents, gatherings, a funeral attendance, nursing news, rental demand for flats, and a fertilizer ad from T. T. Gouwens of South Holland are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Improvement Ass’n of
Homewood
Ridge Notes and Local Birthday Surprises in Ridge
In a letter from Miss Clara Waterman in San Antonio, Mrs. Waterman thanks for 14 birthday cards and notes, recounting a kitchen lunch and a surprise party. A separate surprise shower honors Miss Myrtle Harter and Miss Mabel Luckenbill at John Berger’s home with white and red decorations, music, games, and a fine lunch. Lawrence Engel’s 17th birthday is celebrated by about 25 young folks at the Berger depot, with games and candy. John Pauls hosts relatives for a 14th wedding anniversary with a jolly supper and guests from Highlawn and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Waterman
San Antonio
Texas
Miss Berger
Miss Mapel
Champaign
Paul Schranke
Chicago
John Engel
Schranke
Engel
The
Ridge
Lawrence Engel
Berger Depot
Harold
Herbert Diekman
Dalton
Lawrence
John Pauls
Frank Lotz
Emil Heimseth
George Heimseth
Fred Ludwig
John Zornow
Pauls
Highlawn
Farm pictures and social notes at Globe school
Last Friday night Mr. O. F. Bright showed farm pictures of the corn growing contest at Globe school and coffee and lunch were served. Jakie Meyer and Nellie Peterson joked about future waiter success after knocking over cups. The Dahlmann boys cut wood all week. Wilbert Carr is improving after four weeks of illness. Edvard Biesboer left for a few months in Michigan to visit relatives. B Sweringa moved into a new bungalow south of Lansing. Tunis Peterson’s surprise party drew forty three guests and a joyful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Bright
Globe School
Jakie Meyer
Nellie Peterson
Dahlmann
Fred
John
Dahhmann’s
Edvard Biesboer
Michigan
Henry Jonkman
Mrs. Jonkman
B. Sweringa
Lansing
Tunis Peterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
Mrs. DeBoer
Nick S. DeBoer
Coroica
South Dakota
Nick van Vuren
Thornton
South Holland Volunteer Fire Co
Henry DeYoung, Sr
Chicago Street
Christian Reformed Church
Kensington
Borgman
Martin Taminga
van Duersen Bros
Orion
van Deursen
Walvoord
Weidner
Riverdale
Jennie Reitveld
First Reformed Church
Moody Church
Grace M. E
Leonard VanDeran
Pheenix
Mr. Shilling
159Th Street
Leonard
Arther G. VanBuren
Esther Vanderna
Valangh Farm
Hazel Crest
Obel’s
Homewood News
Georgina Meyer
Blue Island Hospital
William Doepp
Blacksmil
GUS. Nordhoff Telephone
Indiana
Riverdal
Mrs. Dix
Wedsday
Bertha Flebig
Augusta Dewee
Gus. Arndt
Gusty Myers
Agnes Hanson
Elanson
Meland
Gleason
Robert Clark
Mrs. Mott
Theo. Kettlehut
Minark
German Evangelical Church
Tom
Globe Rendering Co
T. T. Gouwens
U. S. Mail
Armour’s Light House
VanCamps
Star Market and Grocery
John Schaack
Prop
Leyden Avenue
Globe News
Wilbert Carr
Swift and Co
Lincoln Avenue
Western Indiana
Dolton
J. A. Decklar
Dolton , Illinois
B. Wellenga
W. P
Michigan Avenue
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