Elise Link longtime Dolton resident dies at 72
Elise Katherina Link 72 longtime Dolton resident died Saturday January 4 at 2 45 a m after three weeks illness born April 9 186 her family origins in Stahl Russia married to Henry Link in 1887 immigrated 1900 to the United States and moved to Riverdale in 1905 golden wedding anniversary observed January 29 1937 survived by husband seven daughters 22 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren five sisters and many relatives funeral services held January 7 at St Pauls Lutheran Dolton with Rev J W Kemnitz interment Oakland cemetery Bachmann funeral home in charge
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Elise Katherina Link
East 134Th Street
Link
Elise Katherina Grass
Stahl
Russia
Henry Link
Riverdale
H. Bessinger
Margaret
A. Bitter
Emma
G. Jessen
Christine
H. Busch
William Reitz
George Hellmuth
George Scheidt
Fresno
California
Conrad Gleim
Lansing
Ill
Henry Engleman
Dalton
Fransen Fraser Nuptials Uniting Fransen and Fraser in Dolton
Miss Mathilda Fransen of Ivanhoe and Roderich Fraser Jr of Hobart were married Saturday evening January 4 at 7 50 in the First Methodist church Dolton in a candlelit ceremony. Revs Freeman and Crocker officiated with music by Miss Anders and vocalists Miss Sims. The bride wore star dust satin with a long train and pearl coronet, attended by Miss Beulah Marsh and two Fransen sisters. Best man was George Barbeau. ushers included Edward Fransen and Warlan Van derpool. Reception followed at the parents home in Ivanhoe and the couple will live in Gary.
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Mathilda Fransen
Edwin Fransen
Dearborn Street
Ivanhoe
Roderich Fraser, Jr
Roderich Fraser
Hobart
Ind
Dolton
Mary Eliazabeth Anders
Dalton
Lochenerin
Lillas Sims
Beulah Marsh
Trammond
Gary
Hughes to Speak at Farmers Evening School Meeting
George Kloss announces the remainder of the Farmers Evening School program. The January 8 meeting at Bloom Township High School features C A Hughes Cook County farm advisor speaking on the year ahead for regional crops. Charles Glover will present pictures as part of the program, with a schedule of topics through February inviting southern Cook County farmers to attend.
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Farmes
George Kloss
Farmers Evening School Board
Bloom Township High School
C. A. Hughes
Cook County Farm Advisor
Cook County
Charles Glover
Tone of voice and social ease in daily life
Discusses how tone of voice shapes reactions and social success, citing Arnold Bennett on attitude and communication. Notes that a right tone can overcome stuttering and awkward delivery, with emphasis on listening and facial cues influencing others. Mentions unrelated items about gold reserves and miscellaneous dialogue snippets.
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Everrane
Arnold Bennett
Dhane
Bennet
Bennett
Finishing Corn Husking and Harvest Work Near Completion
The article notes that most corn husking and gathering tasks are largely finished in the area, with attendance anticipated for the final stages as work concludes.
Ada V Winter to Wed Rich ard Helwig in Chicago Lawn
Miss Ada V Winter of Morgan Park will wed Mr Richard O Helwig of Chicago Lawn on a Tuesday evening in February at the Helwig home. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev Herbert Kohn of Nazareth Lutheran Church. Winter, daughter of W B and Mrs Winter, ran the Rainbow Beauty Salon on Hale Avenue for thirteen years. Helwig is a building materials businessman involved in a local project on Chicago Road.
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Ada V. Winter
Morgan Park
Richard O. Helwig
Chicago Lawn
Helwig
Herbert Kohn
Nazareth Lutheran Church
60Th and
Spalding Avenue
Miss Winter
W. B. Winter
Dalton
Rainbow Beauty Enten
Hale Avenue
Congressman Church Leaves for Naval Training Duty
Congressman Ralph E. Church of Illinois, lieutenant commander in the U S Naval Reserve, departed Washington for Norfolk for naval training in the Atlantic. He will return to Chicago around January 29 to resume law practice after the 76th Congress adjourned. He served six years as representative of the 10th Illinois district with a perfect attendance record, his main committee being Naval Affairs.
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Ralph E. Church
Trivois
United States Naval Reserve
Washington
Norfolk
Virginia
Atlantic
Chicago
Church
10Th Tlinois
Naval Affairs
Division in Committee and Mock Job Offer Reflections
A tale shows two black members voting split over a lodge candidate with one claiming, in solemn humor, the committee is divided between self and self. A woman hiring a handyman jokes the job is a husband, not a servant, as the applicant replies.
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Johnson
Hisself
Inventory Lesson From Father and Son
A long time shop owner reveals a practical origin of profit. The anecdote centers on a son asking about inventory and the father guiding him to measure stock value and carry-over to determine earnings. The parable underscores that the business’s profit comes from the balance of inventory and costs.
No Army to Europe Fireside Talk Stresses Isolation
President Roosevelt in a fireside talk declares no intent to send an army to Europe. He cites strong public sentiment against overseas involvement and argues defense spending and munitions for Britain could better safeguard the United States than a new expedition.
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Europe
Roosevelt
United States
Britain
America
Getting Money Out of Dad Joke Line
A newspaper joke recounts a woman answering why she was hoarse by saying she had just talked her husband out of a dollar. The quip plays on the idea of persuasive talk yielding money.
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Dad
Women and Money The Costs of Household Purchases
The passage notes many women face resistance from husbands when seeking money for basic needs like ham and eggs or stockings. It suggests wives may hesitate before spending, fearing financial strain, and that arguments often accompany requests for funds.
Big City Drift Slows in 1940 Census Figures
The 1940 census shows six of the nation’s largest cities had small population losses since 1980, a shift from years of growth. New York alone gained 524,349 since 1930, while many migrants found city life costly and crowded. Industry may decenter to smaller towns as times improve.
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New York
Jobs for Statesmen in Washington Woodpile of Problems
Congress members in Washington face a large set of national issues to tackle. They will likely engage in deep work and intense effort to address these challenges.
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Congress
Washington
Debates Shadow U S Policy on War Taxes and Economy
The article outlines chief U S concerns including war policy, national defense, new taxes, farmers’ difficulties, banking and money questions. It notes public conflict over remaining out of war versus Britain’s defeat and Hitler’s aims, and the dilemma of paying bills with possible tax increases. Statesmen scribe their work amidst controversy.
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United States
Britain
Hitler
America
The Modern Cat and the Question of Mice
A column argues that changing domestic life has altered cat behavior. It questions whether cats like Old Pussy still hunt effectively, noting cats fed daily may lack hunting drive and asking if civilized households rely less on vermin control.
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Old Pussy
War on Machine Basis
The piece argues modern war hinges on mechanized power rather than manpower. Graziani cites Italy's defeats in Egypt and Libya as due to lacking armored cars while Britain advances with tanks and planes. It contends wars are won in factories producing machines, not just by soldiers in the field.
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Rodolfo Graziani
Egypt
Libya
When Girls Turn Suitor Down They Offer Sisters Bond
In a humorous exchange, girls reject suitors by promising to be sisters, while boys complain sisters tell them what they need to hear rather than what they want to hear, highlighting playful gendered banter.
Holiday Lights Brighten Streets and People Alike
The festive season spreads beyond homes as many residents also brighten the holidays with their own vivid displays and cheerful celebrations. Community spirit and seasonal gatherings mark the towns in a warm, illuminated mood.
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