Social notes from Oak Glen and vicinity
A long list of local visits and travels is reported. Mrs A MacLeod of Granite City visited her relatives in Oak Glen and Lansing, while Englewood and Chicago residents joined family gatherings and trips to Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. A board meeting and various car trips are noted along with a sale of a large six room house at 82 School Street Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MacLeod
Granite City
Geo. Mouat
James Henderson
Nellie Benton
Grant
Englewood
Lansing
Frank McNary
Pontiac
Mich
Steadham
Ill. A
P. J. Ryan
R. R. Contractor
Omaha
Neb
Andrew Ward
Wm. Lipke
Elmer Erickson
Chicago
Mary Hildebrandt
St. Torrence Avenue
Sam’s Reed
Gary
Ind
Wm. White
N. Burnham Avenue
Thos. Wilson
Bobby
Jack
Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin
Sagola
Aloysius Hesse
Mary White
Crown Point
Wm. Lorenz
Fred Lorenz
Oak Glen
Valparaiso
Frank Schonbak
Decatur
Alfred van Steenberg
Cornelius
Glen View
Geo
Chas
Hales
Lansing Village Hall
A. Poortinga
Heights
Dyer
Schereville
van Krimpen
Munster
Walter Letters
la Vigne
Dorothy
Robert
East Chicago
C. A. Underwood
Ridgewood Avenue
Long Lake
Katherine Lucas
Mrs. Frank
Decatur, II
Cedar Lake
C. M. Crane
East Ridge Road
Sidney Crane
Russel Crane
Hammond
A. Mantha
Fisher
Whiting
Claris Crane
Irene Kinney
Joliet
Vera
Susan Kendar
Samuel Groenier
John
Park Manor
Lawrence Newport
Richard
Joel Newport
Marion
Alice Groenier
Humphrey Groenier
Lancaster
Wis
Leena Olsen
Parkside
Odell
Mises May
Master Woodrow Eckstein
Hamlet
Max Wiersma
School St
Invention Disputed in Watch Spring Invention
The first hairspring allegedly fitted to a watch in 1674 by Tenet of Paris for Dutch scientist UWuygens is challenged by English scientist Robert Hooke who claims to have invented it in 1664. The dispute places Tenet and Hooke in a historic debate over horological innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenet
Paris
Uwuygens
Robert Hooke
Brownlee Sues Traction Firm Over Auto Crash Injury
John J. Brownlee filed suit in the Second Judicial district against the Traction company after his automobile was struck by another vehicle months ago. He was hospitalized with severe injuries to his right side and remained confined for many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brownlee
Traction Company
Hhe Auto
American Mercury
South Holland Social Swiftly Sends News From Week
Residents travel by train and auto to visit relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Announcements include births for Vander Griend and Ruiter families. Some family members return from hospital or relocate after school term ends. Grace Monsma leaves Prairie City for home after Chicago Heights stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Dalenberg
Brighton
Colo
Dalenberg
Rollin Shilling
Nick A. Anker
Points
Iowa
Henry DeYoung
Luke Buurstra
Baby
Fulton
William Jamie
R. Gibson
Philadelphia
Ben Ruiter
Lansing
Ill
Grace Monsma
Prairie City
Chicago Heights
Lutheran Church Announces July 11 Sermons and Public Worship
The Churches at 138th Street and Leyden Ave schedule German service at 9.30 and English at 10.45 on July 11, with the same hours on July 18 and 25. The theology students E. Lawrence and QO. Fed der will preach on those Sundays. The pastor W. L. Kemnitz urges immediate pursuit of salvation and notes the need to break procrastination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
138Th Street
Leyden Ave
Devine
Theology
E. Lawrence
QO. Fedder
Reader
Christ
Jesus Christ
W. L. Kemnitz
Specialville celebrates with fireworks display and visits
Oak Park residents including Mr and Mrs Stewart and Mr and Mrs James Jr spent Sunday and Monday with Mayor Pat Daley and his mother. A fireworks display lit up Specialville. Birthday gatherings, vacations, and 4th of July visits followed as residents hosted friends and kin. An officer was seriously injured in a Sunday morning arrest, others suffered minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
James Jr
Oak Park
Henry Jurgenson
West Pullman
al. Jurgeson
Roseland
Pat Daley
Specialville
Eric Anderson
Henry Anderson
142Nd
Winchester Avenue
The
Dells
Wisconsin
Chas. Thompson
J. F. Busack
Wm. Little
Fred Bass
Lansing
Frank Spolar
Wood
148Rd Streets
Spolar
Frank
Mesback
Western Avenue
Blue Island
Luther
Immanuel Ev Church Bible Class Growth
Divine worship scheduled for Sunday July 11 includes church school at 9 30 a m The Bible class is reported growing and invites members to join if they are not yet part of the group
Africa's Treasure Tree Oil Palm described as Africa's vital wealth
The oil palm is praised as Africa's most important tree offering shelter and drinks, with palm oil and palm cabbage feeding travelers and a white oil from almond sized kernels used in olive oil substitutes. The fiber from shells yields lubricants, soap base, margarine, and explosive ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Name Rupert's Land and Northwest Territory History
The region around Hudson Bay was loosely called Rupert's Land, named for Prince Rupert, first governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. Charles II granted the lands to the company, which surrendered them in 1869 and transferred the title to Britain, then to Canada in 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Northwest
Hudson Bay
Prince Rupert
Hudson's Bay Company
Charles II of
England
Great Britain
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Rupert’s Land
Northwest Territory
Torricelli Aide to Galileo Named Barometer Discoverer
Torricelli, discoverer in 1643 of the barometer principle, was Galileo's intimate friend and colleague. He served as secretary and successor as mathematics professor at the University of Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torricelli
Galileo
University of
Florence
Sunday Morning Services At Our Church
The notice invites attendance at German services at 10 30 a m and English services at 8 p m on Sunday. The evening program is hosted by the Young People's League and the church doors stay open for worship and fellowship. Pastor W Kreis extends a cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s League
Wm. Kreis
First Methodist Church Announce July Services and Picnic
The church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m on July 11. An annual picnic will be at Thornton Forest Preserve on July 15. Morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 15 p m and evening service at 8 p m. Sermons by the pastor A A Myers. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Forest Preserve
Epworth League Society
A. A. Myers
Methodist Sunday School Picnic at Thornton Forest Preserve
The First Methodist Church of Dalton announces a Sunday school picnic at Thornton Forest Preserve on Thursday July 15. Pupils and friends meet at 9 30 a m at the church. Conveyance provided. Families invited to bring baskets. Ice cream and lemonade served. If rain occurs a postponement is planned for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Dalton
Thornton Forest Preserve
Dalton W C T U Meeting Seeks Sunday School Child Protection
The Dalton W C T U held a July 1 1926 meeting at Mrs Ethel McPike’s home on Kanawha Avenue. President Mrs Vandenburg called the session. Members discussed protecting children from near beer and shared a lunch of prune whip cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton W. C. T. U
Ethel McPike
Kanawha Avenue
Vandenburg
Silver Wedding for Sergeant Haberstein and Elizabeth
The Calumet Index reports the silver anniversary of Sergeant Charles P. Haberstein and Elizabeth Haberstein on Saturday June 19. A surprise party gathered friends including the Blomhaus and Kueker families, with refreshments and many silver gifts. John Klomhaus presented an address, which Haberstein acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Haberstein
Riverdale
Calumet Index
Charles P. Haberstein
Elizabeth Haberstein
Tatem
Haberstein
Chicago
Personal trait and social value of grit
The passage extols grit as a valuable personal trait that enhances individual worth and benefits society. It links self reliance, industry and integrity to personal growth and to becoming a community builder.
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Oak Glen and Vicinity
Gustave Brumm
West Ridge Road
Riebenauer
Fresno
Calif
Richard Henley
Grove C. Henley
Clyde Henley
Pearl Henley
Kalamazoo
South Holland
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Immanuel EV. Church
Africa’s
Methodist
W. R. C. Meeting
Whippet
Kickert’s Auto Sales
159Th
State St
Broadway
Harvey
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