Community notes and local events in South Holland
South Holland updates include visits from Mr and Mrs Rod DeYoung to Teck Valley Iowa and Mrs C Triemstra’s trip to Manhattan Montana. Grasshopper damage reported on Tom’s crops. Guests include Mrs K Blystra of Nunica and Mrs Ane Lagestee of Holland. Community Nite at the Public School Friday Oct 7 at 7 30. First Reformed church hosts reception for Miss Cornelia Dalenberg bound for Arabia. Lost ad offers a golden opportunity for a cash reward from South Holland Trust & Savings Bank. House move from State Street to a farm east of town noted. Anker family headed to Baton Rouge to seek work. Peoples store ad offers 50 S N Green Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod DeYoung
Teck Valley
Iowa
R. Oosting
DeYoung
C. Triemstra
Manhattan
Montana
Tom
John Bosma
K. Blystra
Nunica
Mich
Jacob Themstra
Ane Lagestee
Holland
R. van Vuuren
van Vuuren
M. Aukema
Frieda
H. de Winter
de Winter
Kankakee
Thornton Junction
Grand Trunk
Harvey
Ill
First Reformed Church
Cornelia Dalenberg
Arabia
Edward Wankley
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
State Street
Thornton
Walter W Swets
South Holland
Swets
Tunis
Steenburg Farms Offered for Sale Near South Bend Indiana
The Steenburg Farms a 3600 acre black loam tract nine miles southwest of South Bend Indiana is being sold in small lots to Holland buyers. Charles P Gray Co Chicago IL and agent John Shilling note soil suitable for lettuce cabbage onions celery corn carrots mint potatoes and onion sets with A No 1 quality and favorable market conditions. John Meeter and John Shilling invite inquiries and fertilizer details via Mr Blocker government tester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steenburg
South Bend
Ind
Charles P. Cray Co
Hare
Charles PT. Gray Co
First Nat. Bank
Chicago
Ill
Steenburg Farms
Indiana
Blocker
John Meeter
John Shilling
Real estate and insurance offerings advertise farms and homes
A regional notice promotes nine farms and houses for sale along with fire and tornado insurance. It also markets onion set insurance and real estate loans. Contact John Ravesfoot Jr at 15785 State Street South Holland Illinois or call South Holland 1601 J 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onion Set Insurance
John Ravesfoot, Jr
State Street
South Holland
Ill
Local Notices From Lansing Reflect Family Visits and Events
The Motherwell family returns to Lansing after Chicago. A newborn girl greeted Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boon. Aly and Mrs. John DeCook and daughter Martha visit Lansing. Jennie Jansen weekended in town. Jr and Mrs John Van Ramshorst vacationed in De Motte Indiana. Henry Boonstra from Valparaiso spent the weekend with his parents. Dr P. Lee returned from out of town and resumes his dentist practice. DeYoung family from Ishert visited. Tollman sisters stayed with their mother. Reformed church ladies held a missionary conference at Anglewood. Maat family visiting Lansing en route to Chicago. Funeral of Mrs DeYoung held at Christian Reformed church.
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Motherwell
Lansing
Chicago
Fred Boon
Aly
John DeCook
Martha
Jennie Jansen
John van Ramshorst
de Motte
Ind
Henry Boonstra
Valparaiso
P. Lee
D. DeYoung
Ishert
R. Blankenstyn
Susan
Grace
Anna Tollman
John Tollman
Re‘simer
Anglewood
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the lingering illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister especially those who donated autos and other services Mr and Mrs Walter Swets Sr and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Swets
Collett Family Reunion Picnic At Deerfield Home
The Collett family held a Sunday reunion in the grove at I, N. and John Colletts home. Twenty five Chicago relatives attended a noon fried chicken meal with prizes for eating and games of horseshoes and ball. Mrs Cynthia Collett could not attend from Deerfield Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collett
Grove
I, N
John Collett
Chicago
P. C. Collett
H. E. Bragg
Lola Collett
Cynthia Collett
Deerfield
Indiana
West Pullman
Mosquito Control Planned Across Des Plaines Valley
The Des Plaines sanitary district will target all mosquito breeding sites within its area from Des Plaines city south to Riverside and west to La Grange and Willow Springs. Work began Thursday and residents expect a notably calmer spring and summer in 1922 with mosquitoes becoming rare thereafter. The note appears in the La Grange Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desplaines
The Dolton Theatre Schedule This Friday to Wednesday
Tonite Bryant Washburn stars in The Sins of St Anthony a love and laughter romance with a rosebud garden of girls. Saturday William Russell stars in Children of Night a tale of an evil monster whose tenacles reach around the world. Sunday Bert Lyttell stars in The Misleading Lady a drama of flirting fighting and smiles. Wednesday Gladys Walton in Desperate Youth from A Kentucky Cinderella by E Hopkinson Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Theatre
Bryant Washburn
St. Anthony
William Russell
Tenacles
Bert Lyttell
Gladys Walton
E. Hopkinson Smith
Riverdale Theatre Schedule Through Wednesday
Saturday Gladys Walton stars in The Rowdy a mix of laughter and tears. Sunday Debe Daniels performs in One Wild Week. Wednesday The Mask features Helda Nova Jack Holt and Mickey Moore in a suspenseful romance and mystery drama styled feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Walton
Debé Daniels
Mask
Helda Nova
Jack Holt
Mickey Moore
For Sale Fresh Milch Cow Near Lansing
Milking cow for sale inquires to Peter Slager located one mile south of Lansing. Contact information provided for purchaser inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Slager
Lansing
England's Early Interest in the New World
The article notes that England first showed native interest in the new world toward the 15th century, with Spain pioneering exploration under Italian sailors. It states that Henry VII funded an expedition in 1497 to explore beyond the Atlantic, aiming to rival Spain's gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New World
Atlantic
Spain
Couubis
Henry VII
A Different Art Reveals Neighbor Roast Grit and Wit
A quirky column notes a woman’s sharp retorts as she roasts neighbors, illustrating bold social humor and rapid wit in local life. The piece blends playful character study with sharp language and community dynamics.
Fenger High Evening School Sees Record Enrollment
Fenger High School's evening program opened September 19 with enrollment surpassing 700, a 300 to 400 rise over prior Septembers. The shorthand and typewriting department led by Miss Terrell and Miss McCreedie serves a crowded schedule across three periods, while comptometry, sewing, dressmaking, millinery, cooking and bookkeeping classes draw continual registrations. Foreign language and general high school subjects expand as rooms fill, with staff increasing to seven teachers in the first week. Principal Arthur G. Deaver notes strong interest from foreign-speaking residents and pledges to add rooms and subjects as demand and building capacity permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenger
Arthur G. Deaver
Mary Terrell
Emma McCreedie
Parker
Louise Weir
Hyde Park
Nellie Kelly
Lena Crum
Otto Schenk
Arthur Booth
Calumet High
Arthur Woerner
John Kinney
Woodshop
O. V. Huntley
E. Frank Young
Stella Peede
Emma Olshner
Philip Carlin
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T. Ty. Gouwens
THE
Riverdale Theatre
Riverdale
A. GC. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Telephone
Jacob Fisher
Margaret St
Telephone Dolton
H. Meyer
154Th Street
Michigan City Road
Kalamazoo No
Telehone Dolton
B. J. Sheahan
Pohler Court Dolton
Dolton
Pointer Office
Diekman
Bob
Frank Stieman
West 138Th Street
Harry P. DeYoung
Wentworth Avenue
Roseland
Cable Piano Co
Wabash and Jackson
Harry M. Vanderaa
State St
Lee P. P. Firestone
Goodrich & General Tires
G. I. Vulcanizing Shop
Washington Street
Delton, Ill
Delton
Grocery Department
Morton
Ripley
S. & H. Green
Fleischer
Skein
Chicago Street
Permis
Humbers
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