Local Notices and Social Notes From South Holland
July and August closings on Saturday afternoons noted. News items list visitors, visitors and guests from nearby towns, farm robberies, illness, and community events. Clara Hoekstra, age sixteen, died after an illness and funeral services are announced for July 24. Various locals are mentioned with brief updates on health, visits, and activities including a C E social, well drilling, scout band arrival, and sales notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanDerWolf
S. VanDerPloeg
P. Dalenberg
Roseland
C. Rooks
Holland
Mich
Clara Hoekstra
Clara
H. Hoekstra
Depew
New York
Christian Reformed Church
Hazel Crest Cemetery
Harry DeYoung
DeYoung
L. Vinke
van Oostenbrugge Grove
Ridge Notes Social Visits and Farm Season Onset
Margaret Engle is hosting Ali and Mrs. John Hugle with family. John Marder and Norman Nugte visited Michigan last weekend. Mr and Mrs Hammers and Berger with Mrs Adda Gentry left for Starved Rock. Emily and Ellen Waterman return from Austin Minnesota after five weeks with relatives. Wm Waterman of Chicago visited the Ridge. Onion set twisting season begins as farmers get busy in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Engle
Ali
John Hugle
John Marder
Norman Nugte
Michigan
Hammers
Berger
Adda Gentry
Starved Rock
Emily
Ellen Waterman
Austin
Minn
Wm. Waterman
Chicago
Homewood News Highlights Youth, Travel, and Local Parade
The town notes a court fine for three youths who caused a disturbance at the last dance. Vacations are popular with locals F H Gold in Wisconsin and H D Kunstaedter in Northern Minnesota. Marian Kunstaedter visits Ohio, Vera Lendtner travels to Karlsbad New Mexico, and Fred Puhrmann adds a new sidewalk. A parade at Blue Island is anticipated with local boys present. A basket picnic at Jackson Park brings a cheerful crowd. August Schrieber and daughter Myrt le visit Pekin. Hans Steiner marks his sixth birthday with friends, and George Willinson hosts a 27th birthday dinner with a display of old glory and sweet peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dalenberg
Central Park
Mich
Wm. Gouwens
Anna Gibson
South Bend
Peter Gouwens
Three Oaks
Pete
Michigan
Wim. Roberts
W Louis Vinke
Gouwens
Homewood
Chicago Heights
F. H. Gold
Wisconsin
D. Kunstaedter
Minnesota
Marian Kunstaedter
Boyn
Ohio
Vera Lendtner
Karlsbad
New Mexico
F. F. Doepp
Fred Puhrmann
Fred
Blue Island
Anna
Esther Silberman
Regina Heuer
Tillie
Myrtle Schrieber
Lily Schoof
Oscar Silberman
Hans Steiner
George Willinson
George
Clovers Dominant In Pitchers Duel For Eighth Straight Win
The Clovers crushed the White Stars 10 0 behind Thomas’s three hitter shutout with 15 strikeouts. Burmeister opened the scoring with a single and a sacrifice, Cokie delivered a two base hit to left center driving home Burmeister. Thomas draws crowds wherever he pitches as Eddie emerges as town favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovers
White Stars
Thomas
W. G
South Chicago Moose
Burmeister
Oakglen Leaders Push Town’s Road and Growth
Oakglen and Lansing unite as a bold Illinois community led by Al Van Steenberg J C Ton Chas Nufer H F W Schultz Gustav Bock and others. They back opening Torrence avenue to Range Line Road to connect South Chicago with Lincoln Highway boosting local development. Riverdale Theatre listings follow with multiple features and shows for the week including The Floating Passing and Hearts United with matinees Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakglen
Lansing
Illinois
al van Steenberg
J. C. Ton
Chas. Nufer
H. F. W. Schultz
Gustav
Henry Bock
South
Automobile Parade Through Oakglen to Lincoln Highway
The Range, Line Improvement Association led by Ton, with Messers Stewart and Tat Hout, paraded from Oakglen through Lansing and West Hammond to Burnham. South Chicago sent 50 autos and Oakglen followed to Chicago Heights where Ralph McEldowney welcomed visitors. The group toured Glenwood Manual Training School, saw the cadets, and returned for a luncheon at Nufer's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph MckEldowney
First National Bank of
Chicago Heights
Business Men’s Association
Glenwood
Dalton Theatre Presents Week of Entertainment
No Monday show until further notice. Friday features Charlie Chaplin contest with real actors. Saturday offers Niemeyer and Berthe Co in 24 Hours of Wrath and a popular sketch plus "A Romance of the Navy" and "Cupid Puts One Over on the Shat chen." Admission 5 and 10 cents. Sunday shows five reels of movies. doors open 7 pm. Jous G. Hrusy, Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Niemeyer & Berthe Co
Cupid
Vitagraph
Dalton Theatre
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South Holland News
Wausau Lumser & Coat Co
Everdean Harmeling
Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago
Rev
A. VanDen Berg
Grand Rapids, Mich
G. VanDenBerg
A. R. Tilstra
Elgin
Harold
Sale -Vorse
Busey
Harold Devrne
Harold DeYoung
Tilstra
Homewood News
Baseball News
Weaver
Eddie
Lamicitia Club
Marcucci Stars
Blinkie
Scotty
Meginnis
Lawhitia
Wizards
Garnet A. C
Sheski
Demick
Battery
Riverdale Wizards
Garnet A.C
Tarper A. C
Washington Park
Torrence Avenue
Riverdale
High Seas
KB Players
Elaine
Vp. Im
Oak Glen Or Bust
Lincoln Highway
Torrence Avenue Road
Ton
Nufer
George Bolling
Daily
Calumet
Christ Miller
Stewart
Burke
South Chicago Business Men’s Association
Bock Bros
J. B.tatley
Judge Nufer
Wm Zander
Thornton
Emil Kasien
Dalton
Jous G. Hrusy
Mer
Schwab's
Peter Ripley Company
Riverdale & Dolton
General Merchandise
Dolton
Bremen Township
Harvey 119
Bate’s
James Bates
Prop
Harvey
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