Recital and club notes from Lansing area events
Wendell and Mildred Knipp assisted at a home recital by Mrs. Harry Foster in Hammond on Sunday January 19. The Biography Club met with Mrs. Harry Sherrow on Monday January 20 with eleven members present. St Anne's Bunco drew a good crowd on Tuesday January 21 with prizes to several members. Bunco planned for February 18 and a church basement bazaar set for February 15 and 16. A chicken dinner planned for February 16. Residents John Jung and John Beningenberg underwent recent operations in Chicago and at St. Margaret’s hospital for gall stones and appendicitis. Mrs Clyde Sherman had gall stone surgery successfully. Arthur Ward hosted a Saturday evening gathering with bunco and a midnight luncheon. Schwab street Lutheran quilters met with Mrs. Frank Frese. Mrs. Frank La Salle hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Jackson Reister on January 28. Mr and Mrs August Peters welcomed a newborn at home on 183rd street. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Mildred Knipp
Harry Foster
Hammond
Biography Club
Harry Sherrow
St. Anne’s
Jack Reed
J. I. King
Frank Scott
Frank Brough
Bunco
John Jung
Dyer Road
Chicago
John Beningenberg
South Torrence Avenue
Clyde Sherman
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Arthur
Stewart Ridge
West Pullman
Harvey
Glenwood
Schwab Street Lutheran Church
Thornton
Frank Frese
Frank la Salle
Washington Street
Jackson Reister
August Peters
183Rd Street
Public Farm Sale Announced for Glenwood Dyer Road Illinois
A public sale by Andrew Veenstra on Wednesday February 5 at 10 a.m. features livestock including a 12 year old bay horse and Jersey cow, plus farm equipment such as a Fordson tractor, McCormick Deering implements, John Deere plows, beet harvesters, wagons, harnesses, a Primrose cream separator, tanks and motor, plus household items and dining room furniture. Auctioneer James Gouwens handles the listing with usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Dyer Road
Torrence Avenue
Chicago Heights
Fordson
McCormick Deering
Andrew Veenstra
James Gouwens
Auct
Blue Island Seeks Regional Help on Lower Gas Rates
The Blue Island city council on Monday night authorized the city attorney to write surrounding towns to consider a joint stand for lower gas rates. The move shows the city seeking broader cooperation with nearby municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Blue Island Sun
Phone Raises at Harvey on 180 East 154th Street
A brief item notes a phone number 1323 associated with Harvey on days at 180 East 154th Street. The fragment also contains 25-TF code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
East 154Th Street
Christmas Seal Drive Brings In 38 80 For South Holland School
Miss Peck, Christmas Seal chair man, turned in 38 80 toward seals sold by school children who will receive a prize soon. The column notes Miss Smith’s pending return to work, Al Van Zanten visiting relatives, a Mrs DeYoung’s death in Thornton, and local events including a sleigh ride for Public School children and a 79th birthday celebration for Mrs Sarah Beningenburg. Interment was at Oaklawn cemetery and services were in Thornton.
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Miss Peck
Mabel Smith
Miss Smith
Municipal
Thornton Township
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
al. van Zanten
Grand Rapids
Mich
South Trolland
Michael Vanderla
John T. de Young
Cora
Henry Velthuizen
Hebron
Beningenberg
Ton
Pearl Huizenga
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hammond
Soap’s an uncle now and other local notes
Soap’s an uncle now. Tom VanKalken rented his house to D Dekker. Christ DeGraff wears a smile that won’t come off. A baby girl arrived Tuesday. Isaac Rietveld has diphtheria but improves. A baby girl born after a storm visited Anthony Jacobs Monday. Annie Wognum, six, died Friday night after illness. burial Monday.
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Soap
Tom VanKalken
D. Dekker
Christ DeGraff
Isaac Rietveld
Anthony Jacobs
Annie
John Wognum
John Ravesloot
Local ads announce clothing and furniture retailers
Triangle Toggery in Dolton Adv advertises tailored clothes from Tr Price and DeYoung Bros furniture. Promotes best quality and close prices across a small, concise classified ad.
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Triangle Toggery
Steger Faces Clearance of Treasury Shortfall and Indemnity
Auditors found a treasury deficit of over 26000 in Steger two months ago. The village awaits the bonding company decision regarding indemnity tied to former clerk Charles Stein charged with misappropriating about 17500 for personal use.
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Steger Treasury
Steger
Charles Stein
Gold Diggers of Broadway at State Theatre
Warning to men as The Gold Diggers of Broadway shows run Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday January 26 27 28 featuring Nancy Carroll Helen Kane and Jack Oakie in a lively musical riot of youth love and laughter with catchy songs and shappy dances for roaring fun.
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Michigan Ave
110Th PI
Broadway
SUN
Mon
Nancy Carroll
Helen Kane
Jack Oakie
Community club events card and dance notices
Local church groups announce gatherings and fundraisers at village halls and halls. Events include a card and dance party at Riverdale village hall organized by Lady Foresters of St Mary’s, an all day Ladies Aid meeting at Dalton M E church, a benefit banco at Griffith Hall, and a bunco party hosted by Chicago Street P T A with a door prize. Admission 35 cents.
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St. Mary's Church
Riverdale
Dalton M. E
Griffith Hall
Michigan Avenue
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Banco
Chicago Street
Parker Gibson
Pohlers Court
Dalton
The Girl in Pink at Thornton Township High School
The Masquers' Club presents The Girl in Pink a mystery comedy set in a university fraternity and sorority house at Thornton Township Junior College February 7 and 8. Clara Inglis Stalker wrote the play with direction by E. C. Ohlert. Cast includes Elizabeth Robinson Everdine Keating Melvin Hack Vivian Anderson Fern Busch Roberta Hayes Bernice McGinnis Jeanette Cohen Priscilla Kent Marian DeArmond Hazel Heinecke Donald Swanson William Donahue Eleanor Kocher Ellen Pray Ronnie Hayes Oscar Roberts Bernice Meyer Seats priced for three days and already selling well.
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Pointer
Thornton Township High School
Thornton Township Junior College
Clara Inglis Stalker
E. C. Ohlert
Elizabeth Robinson
Everdine Keating
Melvin Hack
Vivian Anderson
Fern Busch
Roberta Hayes
Bernice McGinnis
Jeanette Cohen
Priscilla Kent
Marian DeArmond
Hazel Heinecke
Donald Swanson
William Donahue
Eleanor Kocher
Ellen Pray
Ronnie Hayes
Oscar Roberts
Bernice Meyer
Acme Steel Sports Roundup and Community Notes
Acme Steel Riverdale basketball beat Monarch Laundry 30 to 21. Foreman Club Ladies Night at Hotel Shoreland drew strong spirit and fun with Bill Krueger dancing after 20 years. Hot Strip Mill leads bowling, Jim Strand the top scorer. Calendar pay stubs included safety charts. Community tribute to Mrs. Smith family. Goodfellowship Club grateful for sympathy gift. Riverdale and Archer Avenue staff win $5 prizes in team contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steel Riverdale
Monarch Laundry
Foreman Club
Hotel Shoreland
Acme Steel Co
Bill Krueger
Jim Strand
Acme Steel
Margaret Alice Smith
Goodfellowship Club
Elmer Schultz
Riverdale
Joe Guichard
Archer Avenue
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Lansing
Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Louis St
St. Holland School
South Holland
Schilling
Brehm
Dolton Theatre
Sererae
Oranaon
Daniel C. Bachmann
Uneral
Dolton
Lincoln Ave
THE
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Bob Steele
Richard Barthelmess
Joan Crawford
Riverdale Theatre
Willie Zimmerman
Hir Ecompany
Sally O’niel
State Theatre
In Pink
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey, Illinois
Interocean
Ergo’s Bakery
Leyden Avenue
Malloy
Southern Illinois
de Young Bros. Funeral Home
South Park Ave
South Holland, Tl
W. 71St Street
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