South Holland Hearing on Crossing Delay Stirs Village Officials
South Holland officials led by President James Gouwens and Trustees appealed to the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking a local traffic crossing opening at 158th for the 159th Street subway project. Hearing continued to May 19 as state and railroad representatives are to testify. barricades remain to halt general crossing traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
James Gouwens
A. Dalenberg
G. H. Voss
Wm. Jacobs
Harry Vinke
Carl Waterman
Walter Lagestee
Jacob D. de Young
Illinois Commerce Commission
Bartlett
158Th Crossing
159Th Street
State Highway Department and Co. & E. I. R. R
Home Safety Tip Warns Chimney Flues Overlooked
Household neglect of chimneys fireplaces pipes and flues risks fires and higher losses. A University of Illinois expert notes annual inspections cut damages. St Paul residents reduced dwelling losses by 42 percent through yearly checks and repairs. Tomato harvest advice links transplant timing to maximum yields in a food-for-defense program with regional date variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Ward
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Thei
St. Paul
Minn
Fire Department
Susu
Food-For-Defense
Jae A. Somers
University of Tlinois College of Agriculture
Ilinois
Illinois
Tomato experiments show planting date impact on yield
W A Houelsen of the university horticulture department reports dates for tomato plantings from May 12 to June 5 1937 on similar soil. Yields per acre ranged from 1.19 to 10.15 tons with earlier plantings producing higher totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Houelsen
University
Department of Horticulture
Local newspaper notes injuries and community updates
A colored man received first aid from Dr. C A Walvoord after a serious injury and was released to Phoenix police by Chief Gouwens. Richard Cowenhoven plans a new home at Indiana avenue and 161st street. Faye Thomassen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Thomassen, fractured her arm. Rev Mulenberg, former pastor of the First Reformed church, is a hospital patient. Mrs Clarence Connors of Harvey, formerly South Holland, was taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital. The local draft board reports no draft call for May for South Holland. no further details on future calls.
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Hock-Voss
Grace L. Hock
William F. Hock
Lexington Avenue
Harvey
Henry Voss
Fifth Street
Aurora
Mr. Voss
Peter Peerbotte, Jr
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Holland
Mich
Grandma
Roosevelt School
Junior League of Service of the
First Reformed Church
John Barehead Avay
Man‘eno
J. S. Ter Louw
Grand Rapids
Ladies’ Christian School Society
Protestant Reformed Church
L. Buurstra
Mie Claude Kramer
Toe Fisher
Lena de Nooy
John Vanderbilt
Grace Ryskamp
L. Vermeer
Gertrude Ruiter
Wallace Tourtellotte
Andrew Vogel
Edwin Becker
Ingalls Memorial Hospitll
Estey Gouwons
South Holland
Oldham
Gouwens
Tie
Chicago
C. A. Walvoord
Phoenix
Richard Cowenhoven
Indiana Avenue
161St Street
Faye Thomassen
Peter Thomassen
Rev Mulenberg
Clarence Connors
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Christian Reformed Church Services List
The Christian Reformed Church announces May 18 services led by Rev. I. Westra. Morning worship at 9 a.m. in Dutch titled The Word of God, English at 1:30 p.m. Thy Will Be Done, Sunday school at 3 p.m. and an evening service at 7:30 p.m.
First Reformed Church Service Schedule May 18
Pastor Rev J S Ter Louw announces May 18 services at First Reformed Church. Morning worship at 9 30 features The Curse of Neroz followed by Sunday school at 11, Holland language sermon at 2, Christian Endeavor at 3 30, and evening sermon Sowing and Reaping at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
J. S. Ter Louw
Christian Endeavor
Bethany Christian Reformed Church Expository Services
Rev. S. Vroon, pastor, leads morning exposition on Revelation with a focus on the church at Smyrna. Afternoon session covers True Conversion, and evening sermon reflects on James 1 verse 27 about True Religion. Services at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
S. Vroon
Smyrna
Acme Steel hires John Wernicke Jr to Acme News staff
John Wernicke Jr. a Dalton correspondent for The Pointer has been appointed to join the Acme News staff. He will cover events in the planning and stock ledger department at Acme Steel Co where he is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wernicke, Jr
Dalton
The
Pointer
Acme News
Acme Steel Co
Woman Foresters Honor Mothers at Annual Party
St Marys Court No 228 of the Woman Catholic Order of Foresters held its Mothers party on May 7 at St Marys school. Rev John N Weiler and Rev Matthias H Hoffman attended. Mrs Katherine Conroy spoke. Mrs Matthew Buechler won the lace table cloth. committee and supporters were thanked for the fundraising drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Court No. 228
Woman’s Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Mary’s School
John N. Weiler
Matthias H. Hoffman
St. Mary’s Church
Katherine Conroy
High Court
Matthew Buechler
Riverdale
For Sale: 3 Piece Red Mohair Parlor Suite
Dalton listing shows a 3 piece red mohair parlor set and a library table for sale in good condition. Contact Mabel's Beauty Shoppe at 14231 Chicago Street Dalton or Harry Sjaerdsma at 2430 Ridge Road Oak Glen.
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Mabel’s Beauty
Chicago Street
Dalton
Harry Sjaerdsma
Ridge Road
Oak Glen
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Henry Botma
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