Local obituary notices and service details for community figures
The fragment notes the death of a man at age 1y13d with funeral plans at home and Lansing area connections. It mentions survivors including a daughter Mrs Martha and son Jack, with grandchildren and relatives in Ross Indiana and Portland Oregon. It also references a retired janitor from Wentworth school, a church choir program, convalescence updates, and church services led by local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Jack
Hamsy
Porolland
Ore
R. Sype
Ross
Ind
Wentworth School
South Holland
Ill
Alrice
Grind Rapids
Illinois
West
Reformed Church Holy Week Topic Led by Pastor Westra
March 18 service at the Reformed Church features Pastor Westra presenting Origin and Extent of the Time Christ's Suffering of the Father in the Hole with Sunday school sessions on the New Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem
Bethany church services and sale notice at Chicago Heights area
Bethany Christian Reformed Church led by Pastor J O Bouwsma lists Sunday services including a sermon schedule and a Friday March 18 meeting at Mrs Sarah Rietveld residence near Joe Orr Road. A livestock and farm goods sale is announced. Also items include a 1928 Ford coupe and a work horse for sale, with unclaimed vehicle notice from South Holland police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Rietveld
N. E
Joe Orr
Cottage Grove
Chicago Heights
S. E
Glenwood
South Holland
John Schroeder Dies in Elberta Alabama at 94
John Schroeder, born November 11, 1842 in Germany, died February 15 and aged 94. Funeral services were held February 27 at St Mark Lutheran Church in Elberta. A former Riverdale resident and early Pointer subscriber, he moved to Alabama in 1920 with his daughter and son-in-law. He leaves a daughter, son-in-law, eight grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. He served 31 years on the St Paul Evangelical Lutheran vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark Tutheran Church
Elberta
Alabama
John Schroeder
Schoeder
Riverdale
The
Pointer
Liverdale
Mr. Schroeder
Germany
United States
Chicago
Daugghters
Wm. Zantop
Wm. Zanzop
Indiana Avenue
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Local Socials and Notices From Dalton Area
Local residents gather for card games and drawings while clubs meet at various homes. Mr Edward Hammer, Sr suffers back injury after a fall at home. Anniversary celebration for Adolph Scraven and wife draws 24 relatives at Riverdale Beer Garden. Teens and adults host dances, bake sales, and club meetings. March 14 is last day to register to vote for April 12 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Baseheart
Dalton
Eigh
Viola Wiebke
Lenifu
Florence Mohr
Edward Hammer
Riverdale
Adolph Scraven
Roseland
Riverdale Beer Garden
Indiana Avenue
Willis Newman
Octet Club
John Schuker
Alfred Kors
Ine McLoughlin
Lincoln Ave
John Diehl, Jr
Thornton Township High School
PXY
Lorene Dorman
Monroe Street
Acme Sees Co
Couty
Ladies Aid
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Lincoln School
Dolton
Walther League Juniors to Host Grand Crossing Social
The Junior Walther League will entertain the Juniors of St. Paul of Grand Crossing at their monthly social on Sunday, March 13. The committee forecasts a fascinating and jolly event and hopes many Juniors attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League
St. Paul of Grand Crossing
Polarized Light and Quinine Crystals Used to Cut Glare
A historical note recalls an English doctor who used quinine and iodine crystals in glass to reduce glare. The method dates back over eighty years and reflects early attempts at controlled light polarization.
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Funer
van Drunen
Alveora
Mulfen
Ferra
Ical Seminary
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C. BE
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Stey
Simon
Sarah Ridtveld
Nick Weld
Vincennes
Lird Street
Benj. de Young
Thornton
Call Mulder’s
Harvey
Elberta, Alabama
Lincoln P. T. A
Mars
John Wernicke
Faul Hampton
Otis Hampton
Indianapolis
Miarh
Herrick
WM. A. Herrick
147Th Street
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Lamb Shoulder Roast Ib
Lamb Chops
California
Idaho Potatoes
Wisconsin
Isle of the Incredible
Martin Johnson
Borneo
Guy Kibbef In
Big Shot
Swift’s Picnic Hams
Salt Park
Fat
Joan Fontaine
Reginald Gardiner
Ray Noble
Constance Cartier
Montagu
Love Harry Watson
S. Wed
Has Rogers
Bella
Om Brown
Rochelle Hudson
Anita Louise
Feichit
CASED
Dinnior Walther League
Grand Crossing
T. Gouwens & Sons
Juth
Holland
E Young Funeral Home
DR. C. D. Dursema
Park Avenue
Dolton 770
Theo. Koch
Gouwens Bros
South Holland, Ill
Dale
Thone Riverdale
Clare Gable
Jean Harlow
Wallace Berry
China Seas
Three Stooges
Pal
Clipper Island
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Mon
Powell Myrna Loy
Alarch
John Wayne
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