Obituary and Local Notices From South Holland Area
Mrs. John Dunker Jr died at Peoria St Francis hospital after swallowing plaster from a dentist impression. Funeral held January 26 at First M E church burial at Parkview cemetery. Survived by husband and two sons Howard and Robert. Also included are health updates, birthdays, church events, fire call, and community notices from South Holland and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunker, Jr
Mae Gunther
North Glenwood Ave
Peoria
Lil
Peoria St. Francis Hospital
Dunker
Pennsylvania
Cole
John Dunker
South Holland
M. E
Parkview Cemetery
Howard
Robert
Detroit
The Onion Saga in News and Advertising
A light survey of onion coverage notes a Time controversy on whether onion breath stems from the lungs or stomach. It reports Zonite promotions and onion royalty rumors, plus a 1936 bumper crop, low prices, and advertising campaigns to boost onion use and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time
Cincinnati
Yale
Esquire
Onion Royalty
Barteldes Seed Company
Colorado
Indiana
America
Andrew Milner
Kimmell
Milner
Dolores
Illinois Motor Vehicle Deaths Reach Record November
Illinois Division of Highways reports 284 traffic deaths in November 1938, topping the prior November 1934 record by 23 and averaging 9 deaths daily. A catastrophic 11 lives lost and 58 injured on November 23, plus 44 train-collision deaths, mark a grim month with 2,147 deaths year to date and over 20,000 injured in ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois Division of Highways
Venice
Sunday services and lectures at South Holland church
The First Reformed church of South Holland lists services for Sunday January 24 in Dutch and English with sermons The Two Builders A Sharp Contrast before God Ye that Eateth and Drinketh Worthily Do You Ever Pray About It Sunday school and Christian Endeavor Rev Westra of Bethany Christian Reformed leads morning and afternoon programs Rev A Cammenga of Rock Valley Iowa slated to lecture Friday January 29 at 7 45 with illness delaying a January 15 appearance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward van Zanten
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Peter van Deursen
Chicago Road
van Deursen Bros
Christian Reformed
Bouwsma
Gerrit Schepel
Bethany Church
Henry Evenhuiz
Christian Reformed Church
Westra
de Motte
Ind
South Holland Fire Department
I. Dyk
Leonard T. van der An
William J. Anker
158Th Street
Wayne Lagesteec
Leonard J. Lagestes
Chicago Shriners Hospital
Hus
Chicago
Florida
South Holland
Rokus J. van Drunen
West 159Th Street
van Drunens
Southland
John Rietveld, Jr
159Th Street
First Reformed Church
League For Service
Goowen’s
Parent Teachers Association
Harvey
First Reformed Church of
Christian Endeavor Meeting
The
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
A. Cammenga
Rock Valley
Iowa
Protestant Reformed Church
Cammenga
Community dances and events listed for January-February
Paul Gall Post No 303 hosts a dance at Riverdale Beer Garden on Saturday night January 23 with Norman Wordy’s orchestra. St Mary’s Court No 229 holds a card and dance party January 29 at St Mary’s school hall with handmade prizes and 25 cent admission. Other events include church bake sales and dance parties through January 27 with 25 cent admission, a Feb 6 prize masquerade ball by Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept at Bowen school, a February 5 Knights of Columbus fish fry and dance at St Mary's hall with 35 cent tickets, a school operetta It Happened in Holland January 27, and a January 23 dinner dance by Thornton Township Democratic organization in Ilamewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Riverdale Beer Garden
Norman Wordy
St. Mary’s Court
W.C.O.F
St. Mary’s School Hall
Ladies Aid
Dalton M. E
St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Washington Parent-Teachers Association
Art
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept
Bowen School
Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Hall
Holland
St. Paul’s Luth
St. Paul Lutheran Orchestra
Thornton Township
Ilamewood
Card of Thanks for condolences and support
I sincerely thank my neighbors and friends for kindness during my wife’s illness and death. Special thanks to the employees of the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co and Nev Locker for their help and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co
Nev
Glocker
Daniel Regan Police Officer Dies After Long Service
Daniel Regan 49 a Kensington police officer for nineteen years died at home 7325 Champlain avenue from abdominal cancer after a two month illness. He patrolled Riverdale beat served as a Policemen's Benevolent Association trustee. Survived by widow Julia and seven children. Funeral Tuesday at St Columbanus Church burial in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partolhman
Daniel Regan
Kensington
Champlain Avenue
Regan
Riverdale
Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Julia
St Columbanus
Holy Sepulchre
Player piano and rug for sale in South Holland
Albert Van Kley offers a player piano with rolls in good condition and a 9 by 12 foot rug for sale. Address is 182 East 155th Street, South Holland. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert van Kley
155Th St
South Holland
Notice to Investors on Page Two Ad Harvey Federal Savings
Prospective investors are invited to end this advertisement from Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association. Harvey's oldest financial institution invites attention to its offer and ongoing promotional material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association
Harvey
Also Mentioned on This Page
George H. Voss
Bureau of Agriculture Economics
National Onion Association
Jonathan Swift
William Shakespeare
Campbell's Soup
Aittle
South Holland Onion Set
St. Mary’s Hall
Ducks Ib
Butterine
Dolton
Theo. Koch
Patricia Ellis
Mickey Rooney
Dennis Moore
Ace Drummond
Jane Withers
I' A
Buck Jones
Bank Nite
Hearts
le “Bondage
James Dunn-Mae Clarke
David Manners
Charlotte Henry
DE Young Funeral Home
South Holland, Ill
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