Paarlbergs Host 65 for a Pleasant Evening
Mr and Mrs N P Paarlberg of 147th street entertained 65 guests from 5 p m to late with speeches vocal and instrumental music social chat and a sumptuous dinner. The event celebrated a quarter century ago with many relatives and friends sending congratulations. Also noted are a three week visit by the Dykstras and family from Denver and Jacob DeYoung’s recovery from a serious operation. Local housing growth continues as merchants advertise groceries including fancy rice and maple sugar butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Paarlberg
147Th Street
Jacob DeYoung
St. Francis Hospital
Mother's Day and Local Happenings in Ber n ice
The column notes Mother's Day events and greetings for families in Bernice. It mentions sicknesses at De Young residence and a quarantine sign, visits from Mrs. Doorn and Mrs. How ing, Cora Haywood missing a school day, a trip for Harry Schultz, and musings about local beauty projects and visitors like John and Wallace Howard. A curious reference to a mysterious man on 167th street hints at future clues in The Pointer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford DeYoung
Tunis
Joyce
Richard de Young
Blue Island
Mrs. Howing
Cora Haywood
Harry Schultz
Nick Paarlberg
West Pullman
John
Wallace Howard
167Th Street
He’s Mother's Boy by K. V. B a poem of filial pride
The speaker rejects praise from others and finds true satisfaction in obeying his mother. He values her approval over worldly success and insists that her judgment defines his worth, declaring himself content and confident as her devoted son.
Saturday and Sunday at the theater program double feature
A film lineup includes Zane Grey’s Golden Dreams and Charles Jones in The Footlight Ranger with comedy and adventure. Added attraction Around the World in 18 Days. May 15 and 16 feature Charles Chaplin in The Pilgrim and John Gilbert in California Romance set in 1848 California statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Gray
Golden Dreams
Charles Jones
Footlight Ranger
Charles Chaplin
John Gilbert
California
United States
Riverdale Theatre Weekly Lineup Features Silent Stars
Tonight Charles Chaplin in The Pilgrim. Dorothy Phillips in Hurricane Gal. Saturday William Fairbanks in The Sheriff of Sun Dog. Sunday Forsaken All Others with Colleen Moore and an all star cast. May 16 17 Norma Talmadge in The Voice from the Minaret with Eugene O'Brien in a world famous play Salome Sheba Cleopatra and a desert tale of vows and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chaplin
Dorothy Philips
Wm. Fairbanks
Sun Dog
Colleen Moore
June Elvidge
Colleen Landis
Norma Talmadge
Eugene O’brien
Robert Hichen
Salome
Sheba
Cleopatra
Fifty Years of Methodists in Dalton Celebrated on Mother’s Day
The Methodist Episcopal church of Dalton marks its fiftieth anniversary with two Mother's Day services on May 13 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., featuring Rev. H. E. Copeland of St. Louis and a skilled music director. Evening services continue nightly through the week except Monday at 7:45. All mothers and their families are invited. A. E. Blomberg, Pastor. OUR SAVIOR'S LUTH. CHURCH also invites attendees to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., sermon at 10:30 a.m., a report to be presented, and 7 p.m. League meeting led by Mr. Weidner R. Wike with new league president. Preaching at 8 p.m. from 1 Pet. 4:7-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Methodist Episcopal Church of
St. St. Louis
Copeland
A. E. Blomberg
Weidner R. Wike
Riverdale Collector Schedules Tax Reception Dates
Collector Anton Strolinski announces sessions at Riverdale village hall to collect water and vehicle taxes on May 8 10 14 17 21 24 from 7 80 to 10 p m. in the clerk s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
May social at Berger school by Queen Esther Circle
The Queen Esther Circle of Sandridge M E church will hold a May social Tuesday May 15 at 8 o'clock at the Berger school. Everyone invited to enjoy a good time. Mothers Day service at the Sandridge church Sunday May 13 at 9 15 am. Mothers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Sandridge M. E
Berger School
Boy Power
Work Guaranteed Reasonable Prices By Frank Sagneri
Frank Sagneri offers repair of broken machinery with mobile service on request. Located west of C and E I tracks north of the river in South Holland. Contact for on-site work and reasonable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sagneri
South
Holland
Unclear fragmentary text from Shoreditch notes
The readable content is fragmented and lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper news item or notice.
Wanted Bricklayers Federal Ice Refrigerating Co
Wanted bricklayers for positions at the Federal Ice Refrigerating Company located at 142nd and Halsted Streets. William Adams Co also has openings listed at 47-11 for bricklaying work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Ice Refrigerating CO
Card of Thanks for Kindness during Illness and Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our husband and father Rev. Dorjahn. Special thanks to the A. O. U. W. and those who sent flowers. Mrs. Bertha Goos and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorjahn
Bertha Goos
Stray Bits of Wisdom
Fragmented meditation on time and fortune presenting cryptic lines about enjoyment of today and the gifting of heaven. The piece juxtaposes personal longing with the idea that tomorrow belongs to no one, offering a reflective, aphoristic voice.
State constitutions show continuity in American political development
State constitutions reveal continuity in American political institutions. They are described as the oldest political documents, representing colonial charters. The first state constitutions were largely adaptive revisions of preexisting colonial constitutions to new conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce
America
Dalton seeks bids for water main work and hydrant
Bids will be received by the Village of Dalton Trustees until 8:00 p m May 21 1923 for furnishing labor and material to install about 200 feet of 4 inch cast iron water pipe and one Dolton Standard Eddy hydrant on Forest avenue. Bids must meet village ordinances. WM G Dolton Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dolton
Forest Avenue
WM. G. Dolton
Village of Dolton warns against sling shots dogs and litter
Warning notice from the Dolton Board of Trustees prohibits use of sling shots air rifles and B B guns and tossing rubbish in streets. It also bans running at large of dogs and chickens with prosecution for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Bungalows For Sale On Forest Avenue Dalton
Estate notice by Dr C H Thomsen administrator announces bungalows for sale on Forest avenue Dalton. Emphasizes quality construction and durable finish and invites potential buyers to view the properties. S Ellen Dolton Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Avenue
Dalton
S. Ellen Dolton
C. H. Thomsen
Robbery at Kasten Home Targets Union Agent on Desplaines
The residence of Frank Kasten, a Brickmakers' Union agent at 278 Desplaines Street, was robbed between 7 and 10 p.m. on April 26. Stolen items valued at $800 to $1000 include suits of clothing and jewelry, kept in a cedar chest. Police investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kasten
Brickmakers’ Union
Desplaines Street
Blue Island Sun
Grand Concert by Father Dettmer’s Choir for St Mary’s
The 60 voice choir led by Father Dettmer will perform at St Mary’s Church 138th and Leyden Riverdale on Sunday evening May 13 1928 at 8 o clock to benefit the church. The Community Masonic Club stages The Man From Home at Dalton Theatre May 17 and 18 with an all local cast. The Ladies Choir of St Paul’s Lutheran hosts a Bunco party Saturday May 19 and Our Savior’s church Ladies’Aid serves coffee Wednesday May 16 all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Dettmer
St. Mary’s Church
138Th and
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Community Masonic Club
Dalton Theatre
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid of Our Savior’s Church
Twin Cities baseball routs Hammond Celtics 11 to 1
The Twin Cities defeated the Hammond Celtics 11 to 1 on Sunday May 6 as pitcher Sellin allowed only four hits. The team advances to a matchup against Speedy A. A. on Sunday May 138 at 138th and Indiana avenue. Also note Highlawn School beat Bowen 8 to 6 on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Hammond Celtics
Sellin
A. A
Indiana Avenue
Highlawn School
Bowen
Highlawn
Snow blankets lake region as May snows surprise towns
The cold snap damaged fruit and vegetation across the lake region and the west. Last Wednesday morning, May 9, two inches of snow lay on the ground while flower bushes wore a white mantle as the early light broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Tends Toward Development
Quote on personal growth and fortune noting that faculties develop and reveal energy once dormant, attributed to Franklin.
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South Holland
Bardwick Grocery
Bernice
He’s
Mother
Riverdale Theatre
Anton Strolinski
Bestor
Yanal Saiy
Saad
Enal
142Nd and
Halsted Sts
William Adams CO
Norton
Buda Company
Harvey
Andrew VanderAa
Lansing
Ill
Lincoln Avenue
John Ravesfoot, Jr
Union
Telephone
State St
Ilinois
H. Zevenhouse
Woodbridge Avenue
Peter Hank
A. Lauridsen
American Chick Farm
Zeeland
Mich
Conrad Kern
Chicago Coliseum
L. Bodnar
South Peoria Street
Chicago
First Trust and Savings Bank
John Harms, Jr
Hoxie Farms
John Witvoet
Thornton
N. J
Nieken
Franklin
Wm. Rietveld
Illinois
Wormser Bros
Wallace Street
Roseland
John Schug
Park Avenue
East 136Th Street
M. Goos
Harry Oosting
Box
Kasten
Base
G. J. Vulcanizing Shop
G. Jacobsma
Washington Ave
Lighthouse
N. S
Armour’s
Monarch
Koch & Ripley
Riverdale and
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