Honor Bride Elects Fete for Mrs Nondorf at Walsh Home
Miss Margaret Walsh and Miss Vivian Markey co-hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs. A J Nondorf at Miss Walsh’s Douglas avenue home. Prizes went to Walsh Markey and Polen after Bunee games. gifts were presented. piano solos and a vocal item entertained guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Walsh
Vivian Markey
A. J. Nondorf
Miss Walsh
Douglas Avenue
Nondorf
Wilda Prendergast
Bunee
Miss Market
Miss Polen
Calumet Memorial Park 116 Pound Team Wins 26 19
The Calumet Memorial Park 116 pound team defeated Hammond Crusaders 26 to 19 at Hammond Presbyterian gym. Sbrolko led with nine points, Rosinski added seven, Barret had four baskets and a free throw. Guards emphasized strong defense as Crusaders relied on long shots. For 110 pound class games call 219 for Mr. Fedowski.
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Calumet Memorial Park
Hammond Presbyterian
Crusaders
Sbrolko
Rosinski
Barret
Fedowski
Evening Hour
Hammond Woman’s Club
John Morthland
Webb Street
John McNeill
Hester Reissig
Alvin Rutz
Beatrice Kendall
France
Banco Party Brings Hosts Phil and Regina Radzi jenski
A delightful banco party was held Sunday night February 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Radzi jenski. Three tables of games, music, and dancing accompanied a three course luncheon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leszczynski and others with prizes awarded for high and low scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banco
Phil Radzijewski
Valentine
Frank Leszczynski
Anthony Wazykewicz
Anthony Scrypier
Delphian
Lilian
Albert Trojanowski
Louis Stroych
A. Trojanowski
L. Strych
Pretty Birthday Party for Miss Elsie Lisczynski
Miss Elsie Lisczynski hosted a cordial birthday party on Wednesday evening February 18 at her home. Bunco played at two tables with prizes for high score to Miss Cecilia Swietlyk and Mrs. Phill Radziejewski, while Mr. Louis Etrych had the lowest score. A luncheon followed by dancing rounded out the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Lisczynski
Eajoy
Bunco
Cacilia Swietlyk
Phill Radziejewski
Louis Etrych
Valentine Birthday Party Honors Local Residents at Home
A Valentine surprise party occurred Saturday February 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mendikowski. The decorated gathering featured a tour course dinner and late music by Olin Fay. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kadziejewski, Mr. and Mrs. Kwiatkowski, Mr. and Mrs. Pawlowski, Mr. and Mrs. Fietrzah, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and other local neighbors attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neaa
Mars
A. Menaikkowskis
I. C. Mendikowski
Olin
Mic
Vebata
Af. Pawlowski
Mir
W. Fietrzah
Ke Smith
Duis
Santouliz
PP. Bkameran
FL Skwertz
Glewacki
Mass
Stompek
Madrzejewski
M. Slikotezak
Hawkins-Fox Rites Tie Hawkins and Fox in Feb Wedding
Miss Curas Lee Hawkins daughter of Mrs Siac Gil Sutvallamaivad wed Mr Ails of Calumet City in a Thursday ceremony at 3 30 pm in Pine Street Presbyterian Church manse. Attendants Vera Beck Lillian Beck Mebba Hawkins groomsmen Ralph Doerman Clifton Mauek John Beck. Bride wore blue brocade satin with silver trim and bouquet of roses sweet peas and valley lilies. Reception followed with five course dinner and wedding cake. The couple will live in Cataract City after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curas Lee Hawkins
Siac Gil- Sutvallamaivad
Duscgh AL Don
Ails
Calumet City
Res
Thomas H. Houston
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Ie Manse
Vera Beck
Lillian Beck
Mebba Hawkins
Ralph Doerman
Cliffora Mauek
John Beck
Vira Beck
Mrs. Fox
Cataract City
Police Target Unlicensed Vehicle Owners After March First
Chief of Police Nitz orders enforcement to seize automobiles of owners lacking state and city vehicle licenses after March 1. Calumet City residents must display two licenses. two months given for compliance. City clerk open Saturday and Tuesday evenings. no excuses accepted. Offenders will be prosecuted under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitz
Eniing
Calumet City
Library fund drive tickets offered on Burnham avenue
Officials promoting Calumet City library funds announce tickets for sale on a Burnham avenue lot donated by Frank Wachewicz. Proceeds will go to the library fund with the sale set for May under the guidance of John W. Jaranowski, president of the library association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet City
Burnham Avenue
Frank Wachewicz
John W. Jaranowski
The
Library Association
Dinner Parties and Card Games at Sankey Home
Mr and Mrs Leo Sankey hosted friends at their 157th Street home on Sunday for informal dinner followed by billiards and cards. Guests included Alderman Steve Maciejewski Miss Hattie Trochim and others from Chicago. Prizes were awarded with Irene Milda first Doris Sankey consolation and others earning first second and consolation in events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sankey
157Th Street
Steve Maciejewski
Hattie Trochim
John Szupryt
Stanley Sonneberg
Andrew Kilinski
Viola Bednarski
Irene Milda
S. A. Prysz
Francis Szupryt
Bertha Doberstein
Chicago
Doris Sankey
Stanley Sunnevery
Siege Gun Incident at Charles Town Swamp
A Parrot gun mounted on piles in a swamp near Charles Town exploded on August 2 in a medieval era siege context, causing destruction after Pedieval troops attempted to use the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S.C
Pedieval
Profitless Experience in Jumping Tales from Uncle Eben
A Washington Star excerpt features Uncle Eben mocking how experience does not guarantee profit in jumping ventures. He argues that a man who fails repeatedly believes he can succeed, though he knows little about the craft.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
U.S. Needs Army to Maintain Peace Says Coolidge
President Calvin Coolidge urged the United States to set a world example through armament programs while opposing abolition of the army and navy. He spoke at the Women's National Conference on National Defense advocating defense without aggression and backing international law to reduce arms as tribunals for disputes emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Coolidge
Women’s National Conference On National Defense
Two Rum Poachers Burned to Death in Cave Fire
Kansas City police probe the deaths of Burt G. Lovejoy and George Peters two men found charred in a cave near the Missouri river. Authorities say the pair were moonshine looters, killed by blows and throat slashes, then burned with gasoline and buried as 3345 gallons allegedly looted were moved by Daniel Coffman who said he hauled liquor from the cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Burt G. Lovejoy
George Peters
Missouri River
Lovejoy
Peters
Daniel C. Coffman
Prosecutor Ordered to Fix Blame for Mine Blast
Sullivan Ind The grand jury then in session to investigate the City Coal mine disaster was authorized for Norval K Clarris prosecuting attorney to fix responsibility. The last body from the shaft was Dan Purcell Wayne Walters 19 son of Phillip Walters and Phillip Walters were among the identified victims. Thousands attended the funerals and relief work for widows and orphans continues rapidly.
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Sullivan
Ind
City Coal Company
Norval K. Clarris
City
Dan Purcell
Wayne Walters
Phillip Walters
Humorist Mark Twain Lauded Despite Bitter Insight
Pathfinder Magazine quotes Twain’s biting rumination on life and vanity, noting his status as America’s greatest humorist while highlighting his bleak view of human striving and oblivion as generations repeat the same empty pursuits.
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Mark
Earth
Mark Twain
America
Pathfinder Magazine
Symbols of Neighborly Kindness in a Raspberry Pie
A family in a camp shares fish and a raspberry pie with neighbors. The pie spoils and is buried, but the next morning a fishing worm dig reveals both the wormed soil and the two symbols of neighborly kindness still lying side by side.
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Mr. Smith
Red Light Best for Signaling Says Bureau Study
The Providence Journal reports the Bureau of Standards finds red light most visible for signaling and fire exits. Green is a distant second, with yellow and blue following. no major change in traffic practice is expected despite recommendations from safety groups and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Standards
Department of Commerce
National Safety Council
Providence Journal
Hen Raises Piglets After Sow Eats Eggs in Kent
A hen in Kent, England, reportedly took control of a sow’s seven piglets after the sow ate a setting of eggs. The hen is caring for and rearing the piglets as a foster mother.
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Kent
England
True Joy Inside: A Quiet, Inner Rejoicing
An observation on true joy as a serene, sober emotion rather than outward laughter. The text posits that joy resides within the self, not in external displays or rejoicing.
Bank Bandits Taken After Fierce Chase Across Indiana
Five armed robbers from Chicago and Ohio held up mills and banks in Millburg Michigan, netting about 52 000 bonds and 2900 cash. A road duel with deputy sheriffs near Three Oaks and New Carlisle left Constable Ackley wounded and led to the capture of Paul Schulz alias John Isdel, John Marshall, Frank Wing, Edward Summers, and Edward Murray. They were treated at a South Bend hospital.
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South Bend
Ind
New Carlisle
Chicago
Millburg
Mich
Deandit
Ghat ThwaenhGiss
Oscar Smith
Stine Ackley
Ackley
Sheriff Smith
Smith
Paul Schulz
John Isdel
John Marshall
Hamilton
Ont
Frank Wing
Toledo
Ohio
Edward Summers
Eoward Murray
James Allison
Sculptor Destroys Plans of Confederate Memorial
Atlanta reports a clash over the Stone Mountain Confederate memorial. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association says sculptor Gutzon Borglum destroyed models and working plans, leading to his dismissal and a $50,000 lawsuit. Warrants were issued for malice and a replacement sculptor was to be chosen.
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Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Memoraal Association
Gutzon Borglum
Borglum
Borglm
Randolph
Further Income Tax Cut in 1926 Planned
Washington plans a second 1926 income tax cut targeting high earners. The proposal follows the 1925 revenue act, with bills before the Ways and Means Committee including the Mellon plan and Green bill. Chairman Green aims to push legislation before 1926 ends, and may travel abroad in April to study continental finance systems.
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Washington
Congress
Ways and Means
Mellon
Green
Gas Pipes in London Supply System
The article notes a vast gas distribution network for London covering twenty six hundred miles of piping used to supply the city with gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Calumet City News
Joseph Bissa
Ill
Wir
Steven Richwalski
Jos. Bissa Jr
Mack Dorsey
August Kunkel
Frank Muotke
Ray Zentz
Joseph Giovingo
John Richwalski
Jennie Kunkel
Louis Lentz
Theo
Kunkel
Liszczynska
Sweek
Bissa
A. J. Gandolfi
Edward Mayer
University of Notre Dame
J. J. Mayer
West Elizabeth Street
Banco Party
Col
Robert E. Olds
New York
American Red Cross
League of Nations
Special Commission
International Federation For
U. S
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