Fire destroys Lansing duplex leaving family in hardship
The Larsen residence in Lansing was burned Friday afternoon destroying all furniture and clothing. Mr. Larsen is unemployed and the family lacks insurance. The notice also records local social events, illness recoveries, and community activities including club meetings and a birthday party, with several regional names mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Larsen
Larsen
Martha Kramer
Peter Kramer
Burnham Avenue
Wm. Redman
Bernice, Til
Wanatah
Raymond Long
Arthur Larson
Thaldorf
Briedenback
Ind Hout
Iland
Otto Lippert
Donald
Kouts
Ind
Ostrander
Baker
Community Street
Peoria
Home Makers Club
Wernick
H. Baker
Mary Yonker
Mary
183Rd Street
Junior Frese
Ella May Frese
Bobby Mauer
Lorenz Waalstra
Margaret Jeane Lasecke
Sonny Biesboer
Florence Peterson
Janet Yonker
Alice Vanderla
Vera
Erma Seevers
Barbara Worren
Thelma Icenogle
Frankie Hart
Community News From South Holland and Nearby Areas
Reports of ailing Mrs. Peter VanEirden Sr and family updates, births in Swets family, travels planned by Anker brothers, and funeral of a relative in Kankakee. onion set shipments begin, Harvey banks closing affects depositors, efforts to reopen banks noted. Sunday talk My Share in My Home led by Bess Wognum with music by Wilmina Prince and Henry Gouwens.Miss Rose Mossell and La Vonne Smith secretly wed. congratulations wished. A gathering at Mrs. Jake Greenfield's featured pinochle and dancing and a Sweden Bell Ringers concert at Roosevelt School on January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter VanEirden
Tunis J. Swets
William A
William Pp. Anker
Minnesota
Schulterus
Kankakee
Hetand
Harvey
Bess Wognum
Wilmina Prince
Henry Gouwens
Rose Mossell
Jake Mossell
Appointee Signed to U S Delegation for Geneva Disarmament Talks
President Treaver names Mary Umm Woolley president of Mom Volyoke College as a member of the United States delegation at the disarmaments conference in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or Mary Umm Woolley
Mom Volyoke College
Treaver
United States
Geneva
Two Other Fellows Most of Us Are Really Two Persons
Article notes a philosophical idea about identity suggesting people consist of dual aspects rather to a single self. It discusses how individuals present split personas and how society perceives inner and outer selves, using examples from American magazine discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
Western voice sound Action Tonite and Weekend Double Feature
Tonight and tomorrow at the Dalton theatre a double feature presents Elisa Landi in Wicked with Victor McLaglen and George O Brien in Riders of the Purple Sage based on a Zane Grey tale. Sunday offers Side Show a big circus picture with Winnie Taghtner and Charles Butterworth. Also Our Wife with Stan Laurel and Dudley Moore and other shorts. Bargain nights Tuesday and Wednesday admission 19 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa Landi
Victor McLaglen
George O'Brien
Zane Grey
Winnie Taghtner
Charles Butterworth
Talkies
Wife
Stan Laurel
Bebe Daniels
Warren William
Dalton Theatre
Lessons in Errors Sometimes a Man Teaches More Than Virtues
A reflective piece argues that people often impart more useful lessons through their errors than through their virtues, suggesting growth comes from observing flaws and missteps as well as strengths.
McConnon Markets Goods in Dolton Riverdale and Ivanhoe
McConnon offers cosmetics soaps and household necessities with a money back guarantee. Arthur L. Smith is the agent and can be reached at Dolton 6410 for orders or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnon
Dolton
Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Arthur L. Smith
Light Phenomenon Halation Defined in Photography
A light halo around bright objects in photographs is called halation. It appears with bright incandescent lamps and back lit scenes such as sunlit windows or building outlines against blue sky. It arises from scattered light reflecting off the back of the film or plate after passing through the sensitive coating.
Isle of Man History Under Multiple Rule
The Isle of Man passed through Norwegian, Scottish, then English rule before Henry IV granted it to the Stanley earls of Derby. The crown bought the island about a century ago for just under £500,000. It retains its own legislature named Tynwald with a governor, council, and the house of keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Man
Henry IV
Stanley
Derby
Montreal
Merald
Island
House of Heys
Officers and Officials Listing
A brief listing shows positions including President Vice-President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer and Attorney. No names or dates are provided in the readable text. The item reads like a formal governance roster or meeting handout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec’y
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Lansing
Fiction Book Club
Ladies’ Aid
Annex
Ridgewood Avenue
Jeanette Mills
North Torrence Avenue
Lillian
Lucinda Briedert
Mr. Wettenhousen
Wilbert Welsh
Frankfort
Nelson
Chicago
Budge
Mildred
Clifford Fagner
Gary
Eugene Fagner
Rossville
Ill
Armontrout
Abbie Martine
Hammond
Kwemagen
Toa Horgesheimer
Laughlin
M. J. Wiland
Arthur
Chas Lowere
Rochester
Barbara Tailand
A. Vanderwal
West Torrence Avenue
Cants Hospital
Joe Porter
Ts2nd Street
Torrence Avenue
Karreman
Oak Lawn
South Holland
Arms Micet Delessie
BE Kee
Dr. Friedman
Michigan Ave
Roseland
St. Paul Major
Perce
Am. Legion
Hausman’s
G. L. Band Unswaeneweneree
Heinberg
Hunding Dairy
the Cops Ana Edenpretsaensy Eos
American Legion
Wm Schultz
H. Bock Eee
P. Miller
F. Ludwig Lags
R. Kaiser
H. Pilz
A. Knuth
W. Dorman
F. Ehlert Ware
Small Island’s History
Daniel C. Bachmann
Fineral
Phone Dolton
Sou
Lincoln Ave
Dalton-Riverdale Buildings& Loan Assn
WM. J. Haney
Chas. E. Waterman
Horace Holmes
W. H. Baker
Herman J. Ander
Otto F. Reich
Otto F. Reich Horace Holmes Herman J. Anders Gee
TORS
Thos. F. Kinney
Harry Robinson
Schaefer
Rabli
Dalton-Riverdale
Charles F. Murphy
Albert H. Harms
Daniel C. Bachman
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