Lansing Church Dedication and Local Social News Brief
Lansing residents praise the First Christian Reformed church as its winter dedication and the organ recital by William H. Barnes inspire gratitude. The note of community life includes book reviews, visits, an accident update, social gatherings, and a church christening in a compact Midwest town page.
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Lansing
First
Christian Reformed Church
William H. Barnes
Biography Club
Felton
Bonnie
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Thaldorf
Glenwood
P. T. A. Association
Chas, Mitchell
Ridgewood Avenue
Thornton Road
Oak Glen
Homemakers Club
Florence LaBeau
Beecher
Harry Sherrow
182Nd Street
Chrlsenger
East 182Nd Street
Wisconsin Steel Co
Torrence Avenue
Chrisenger
Baird
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Wright
Community Street
St. Patrick’s
Orth
Simpson
Kreigh
John Dockweiler
Clausen
Dockweiler
Jones
H. Bertram
Hurley Dumar
Ironing Street
Joliet
Grand Trunk Crossing
Dumar
Influence Through Self Thought Sayings by Sir Leslie Stephen
A quotation argues that genuine influence comes from encouraging individuals to think for themselves rather than feeding them ready-made opinions. The remark cites Sir Leslie Stephen as the author of this view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smother
South Holland Chamber of Commerce annual meeting notes
The South Holland Chamber of Commerce wraps up its third year with an annual meeting and banquet held March 20 at the First Reformed church. Near 100 members and guests attended. Buoy Scouts were present. officers and directors were reviewed and new two year terms elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland Chamber of Commerce
First Reformed Church
John J. Gouwens
Bob” Gowens
Boy Scout Committee
Ray H. Meeboer
Milton H. Waterman
John J. VanderAa
G. W. Walgoord
C. W. Dalenberg
Sam VanderPloes
A. R. Tilstra
Harry W. Vinke
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
R. A. Palmer
Miss Jennie Dalenberg and Rose Gibson Visit Friends in Whiting
South Holland News notes Miss Dalenberg and Miss Gibson spent a few days with friends in Whiting Indiana. Anne Bardwick and daughter Nellie visited Anarpa, and a boy was born to Mr and Mrs G Moekstra while a girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Ike Ketefer. John DeWaart plans to move to the Hoxie farm at Thornton for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Dalenberg
Rose Gibson
Whiting
Ind
Anne Bardwick
Nellie
Anarpa
The
Stork
G. Moekstra
Ike Ketefer
John DeWaart
South Trolland
Hoxie
Thornton
PP. Wankley
Iowa
Jonnie VanOstenbrugge
Roseland
Yunis Vaaribere
Mr. Bryan
VanOstenbrugge
Theatres Preview: Saturday Shows Offer Treachery and Comedy
Saturday offers Under Suspicion a tale of treachery and heroism with Lois Moran and J Harold Murray plus Medicine Men a Clark and McCullough comedy. Also Al Wolman act and an Aesop Fable. Sunday features Morocco with Gary Cooper Marlene Dietrich and Adolphe Menjou. Tuesday and Wednesday March 31 April 1 Will Rogers in Lightnin a buoyant comedy about truant wives with brisk wit and wholesome humor.
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Lois Moran
J. Harold Murray
Clark & McCullough
al Wolman
Morocco
Gary Cooper
Mariene Dietrich
Adolphe Menjou
Will Rogers
Community fundraisers and socials listed for April events
The notice outlines Bunco parties and bake sales hosted by local churches and groups including St Pauls Our Saviours M E and the Ladies' Aid. Programs run April 11 18 and 25 with door prizes baked goods and admission fees. Girl Scouts Troop 1 Dolton and Doldale Rebekah Lodge also sponsor events with prizes.
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Ladies’ Aid of
St. Paul’s Church
Banco
Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
American Legion of Paul Gall Post
St. Paul’s
Bunco
Dolton
A. O. U. W. Hall
Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Doldale Rebekah Lodge
Lund’s Hall
Dalton
Earl
Evelyn Mills
District 148 Election Notice for Board of Education
Notice states election in District 148 on Saturday April 11 1931 at Lincoln Avenue School Chicago Street School High lawn School polling places. Voters choose one President and two Board of Education members for the term. Polls run noon to 7 PM.
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Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana Avenue
188Th Street
Sibley Blvd
Calumet River
Cottage Grove Ave
Highlawn School
Cook
Illinois
Board of Education
J. A. Kollar
W. H. Baker
The Hunger Theory Demonstration Cited by Professor Einstein
A note from the Philadelphia Inquirer describes a playful demonstration where a small key and an empty stomach symbolize how space consumes matter, illustrating a humorous take on Einstein's theory.
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Einstein
Philadelphia Inquirer
Early Steel Needles Reach Europe via Moors
The article notes that Chinese workers first used steel needles and that these implements spread westward, entering Europe through Moorish influence. The historical diffusion is described as gradual and driven by trade and cultural exchange.
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Europe
Just to Tell You Picture Postcard Request
Nebelspalter Aurich reports a prisoner asks for a postcard image of the prison to send to his young lady confirming arrival and safety. The brief note requests a picture postcard from the facility for communication.
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Nebelspalter
Aurich
Variation in Seals Shows Diverse Ancestral Origins
Biologists note seals exhibit wide variation in structures compared with hair seals. They argue such differences imply distinct ancestral origins guiding evolutionary development.
Bids Sought for New South Holland Grade School
The Board of Education of School District No. 151 invites sealed bids for a new grade school at 158th Street and Loomis Avenue in South Holland Illinois. Bids due by 7:00 p.m. April 8 1931 with plans obtainable after March 25 1931 from Scribbins in Glencoe or Hubbard in Chicago upon a $15 deposit and a 1/2 percent certified check with each bid. The district may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Education of School District No
South Holland
Illinois
158Th Street
Loomis Avenue
John A. Scribbins
Glencoe State Bank
Glencoe
Ill
Archie H
Hubbard
First National Bank Bldg
Chicago
Board of Education
Men Who Try and Fail Are Better Than Those Who Succeed
A compact quotation attributed to Lloyd Jones contrasts effort with inaction, asserting that men who attempt worthwhile deeds and fail are superior to those who do nothing and succeed. The message highlights value of effort over complacent success.
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Lloyd Jones
Tact Some People Have Tact Others Tell The Truth
A concise saying contrasts tact with blunt honesty. It notes that some individuals preserve sensitivity while others speak plainly regardless of impact. The aphorism highlights the value of careful communication.
Taxes Due Throughout Thornton Area in 1929 Listings
The 1929 taxes for Thornton and surrounding towns are due at listed locations and dates. Payments are accepted at town halls banks and village halls in Harvey Phoenix Dolton Calumet City South Holland Oak Glen Purnham Homewood Lansing Riverdale and Hazel Crest with varying dates in March and April. Winnie Gouwens is the collector and can be reached by telephone at Harvey 2223.
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Thornton
Harvey
Mar
Phoenix
Village Mall
South Holland
Village Tall
Dolton
Dolton Bank
Calumet City
Bergers Corner
Purnham
Vie
Bierce Quote On Prodigality Of Opinions
An Ambrose Bierce saying warns against being lavish with opinions for fear of losing them by sharing them with others. The adage anchors on prudence and restraint in expressing personal views.
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Ambrose Bierce
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Sir Leslie Stephen
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey, Illinois
Chamber OF Commerce
Boy
First Reformed Church of
Walter C. DeGraff
Ingall’s Memorial Hospital
Sluis
Fos
A. Pluymert
First Christian Reformed Church of
Iorse
Wm. van Drunen, Jr
149Th Street
South Holland News
St. Cloud Monumental Works
Wm. W. Dykstra
Jacob Kazen
Gerrit Kazen
Emma Proy
Halsted Street
138Th Street
Riverdale
Cordray’s Restaurant
VanCamp
Mary Lou Fleur
Theodore Koch
Dolton 770 Quality Market
Theo. Koch
Dolton 771
Daniel C. Bachmann
Uzerad
Lincoln Ave
DorTon ,Ll
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