Voters in Lansing Back Complete Change in Village Government
With 1,095 votes cast the Better Government Ticket swept Lansing precincts for all offices. William H. Winterhoff was elected mayor and will re sign as police magistrate. trustees Wm. VanWeelden G. F. Brumm and Wm. Jabaay won large margins. Bond issue passed 895 to 202 amid other local updates and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Better Government
George Dockweiler
Wm. H. Winterhoff
Wm. VanWeelden
G. F. Brumm
Wm. Jabaay
Independent
Max Weinberg
Citizens
A. F. Kindt
Barney Caserio
Frank Trinowski
Winterhoff
Obituary and local notices from South Holland era
Bastian P. Van Drunen dies at 77 after paralysis. Survived by five children, three brothers, two sisters. Funeral April 27 at residence and First Reformed church. Also notes on Richard L. Wesselius elected Apollo Club president and church choir duties, Mrs. DeYoung's illness, mail schedule changes, local visits, birth of a boy, and May 1 Chamber meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastian P. van Drunen
Netherlands
Ccxzme
America
Peter
Henry
Luke
Gertie van Myner
Hester van Deursen
John
Rokus
Richard Lt. Wesselius
Apollo Club of
Chicago
Wesselius
South Holland
Federated Church of
Harvey
Third Christian Church of
Roseland
Unt
Grace M
Peter J. DeYoung
John VanderBilt
Sheboygan
Wis
Cornelius Paarlberg
Ingalls Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Bear Cats open season with Highland Speed Boys match
The Bear Cats start their season next Tuesday at 6 30 p m at their new field 159th and Indiana Avenue against the Highland Speed Boys. The schedule includes a May 7 visit by Hegewisch Lawns and a May 12 league opener versus Calumet Fish and Gun Club. Local merchants can provide the full league schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Cats
Highland Speed Boys
New Field
159Th
Indiana Avenue
Hegewisch
Bear Cat Field
Calumet Fish and Gun Club
Vehicle License Notice for South Helland Taxes
All residents of South Helland are notified that 1981 motor tax is due May 1. Payment must be to the collector and may not be after May 81. The collector will no longer visit homes. Charles E. Wilhoit is Village Collector, 149th St., South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Helland
Charles E. Wilhoit
149Th St
South Holland
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Oro Willigan
At press time the death and burial of Mrs. Oro Willigan are reported in Wantauga South Dakota after a long illness Obituary to appear next week. The piece mentions colors of Pullman rugs and lists Gerrit De Vries at Greenwood Road and 157th Street near the Penn tracks in South Holland NL near Chicago Road with a request to leave an address or call after 4 PM.
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Oro Willigan
Wantauga
South Dakota
SAQLE
Gerrit de Vries
Greenwood Road
157Th St
South Holland
Chicago Road
Theatres Tonight and Tomorrow Listings
The page previews this week’s showings with William Haines in Remote Control and Three Hollywood Girls on Friday and Saturday, plus The Indians are Coming and Gilbert and Sullivan acts. Sunday features The Scandal Sheet with Bancroft, Clive Brook and Kay Francis in Bare Knees and Sailor's Luck. Monday shows Sailor’s Luck and Paramount Pictorial. May 5 and 6 present The Doorway to Hell with Lew Ayres, a gangster melodrama of grit and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haines
Gilbert & Sullivan
Scarehead Hunter
George Bancroft
Clive Brook
Kay Francis
Paramount Pictorial
Hell
Community events lineup May 1931 Dalton
Local notices list activities for May 1 to May 8 including Boy Scout fundraisers at Lincoln Avenue School gym May 2 with prizes at Lukens Drug, Riverdale Village Hall dance by American Legion at 8 p.m., Spades music, and 50 cent admission. Also St Marys Hall hosts card and banco events May 1, 8, and May 6 2:30 p.m. banco party at St Pauls Lutheran May 6 2:30. Proceeds aid St Marys church and Dalton Boy Scouts.
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Lincoln Avenues School
Lukens Drug Store
Dalton
American Legion
Riverdale Village
Spades
Tabernacle Guild
St. Mary’s Hall
St. Mary’s Court No
St. Mary’s Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lincoln School
Dalton Boy Scouts
J A Kasper Dies In Harvey Barber Shop Owner
J A Kasper of Harvey died at home 14718 Lexington Avenue on Friday April 24 after a neck gland infection. A 60 year old barber, he lived 23 years in the area and leaves a widow three sons Frank Arthur Wayne a daughter Henrietta three sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held Monday April 27 conducted by Rev Anderson with Howard Phillips assisting. Interment Cedar Park cemetery.
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J. A. Kasper
Harvey
Lexington Avenue
Dalton
Frank
Arthur
Wayne
Henrietta
Anna Stoll
Elkhart
Ind
George Kaiser
Eden
Ohio
Card of Thanks for Father’s Sickness and Burial
We express thanks and appreciation to relatives and friends for help kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness death and burial of our father. Sons and Daughters Peter Henry Luke Van Drunen Mrs Wm Van Mynen Mrs John S Van Deursen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter, Henry
Luke van Drunen
Wm. van Mynen
John S. van Deursen
Community thanks for sympathy after mother's loss
The Van Milligan family express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their mother. They acknowledge special support from the Ladies' choir of the M. E. church and Rev. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Choir
M. E. Church
Thompson
Great Artist Velas Quez a Self-Taught Painter Claim
Self described great artist Velas Quez is hailed as one of the greatest painters of all time and noted as largely self taught. The article mentions he received only a small amount of instruction from local painters in his birthplace.
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Albert Hechman
Velasquez
How Long Will Cutmore Be Allowed to Rule
Citizens press the board of assessors to act, urging resignation if they fear exposure. The letter accuses Cutmore of overstepping powers, doubling costs from 450000 to 1800000, with 1600 employees planned for the 1929 assessment. Assessor Conroy is urged to respond and free homeowners from high taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutmore
Board of Assessors
William H. Malone
Conroy
Resolutions for Sadie Gladstone of Grand Chapter
A Masonic body mourns Sadie Gladstone sister and devoted wife and mother. Resolutions drape the charter for thirty days, extend sympathy to the bereaved family, and authorize copies for the records and press. The text notes a Grand Chapter on High Lowvale Chapter No 962 QO. KE. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Gladstone
High Lowvale
S. Hagg
Lowvale
God
Gladstone Family Thank You for Kind Words
The Gladstone family expresses gratitude for the sympathy and kind words offered after the loss of a loved one.
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Gladstone
Riverdale Fire Department Saves Store From Fire
Thanking Riverdale fire department for services that saved my store from destruction. Compares loss as small due to careful work reducing water and chemical damage. Seddie Cogswell expresses gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Fire Department
Seddie Cogswell
In Memoriam Bertha Poeplau Remembered by Family
In memory of our dear wife and mother Bertha Poeplau who passed away nine years ago on April 27. Gone but not forgotten. From her loving husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Poeplau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Art Lorenz
Chicago Heights Hospital
Hattie Lorenz
Fred Lorenz
Charles Neuenhausen
Clara Biesboer
188Rd Street
Arthur Frese
Frank Frese
Torrence Avenue
Taylor
183Rd Street
Gustav Bock
Ruth
Walter
Mildred
Paul Daehn
Ray
Erwin Bock
Watertown
Bock
Ida Bock
Klitzki
Hammond
John Kilborn
East 111Th Street
Dr Thomsen
Jansing
Oak Glen
Stony Island
Calumet City
Martha Stevens
Mary Glyn Stevens
Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Dr. Kettles
Harry Vanderaa
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey
Illinois
Vigoro
A. Pluymert
South Holand
John J. Vanderaa
TL Rok
THE
van Milligan
F. B. Good, Inc
Sibley St
Hammond, Ind
Memoriam
Young Tender Home
Idaho
Theodore Koch
Chicago Street
Dolton
Dolton 770 Quality Market
Theo. Koch
Dolton 771
Daniel C. Bachmann
Finnerad
Dot
Lincoln Ave
Daron,ll
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