Local social notes from Lansing and area events
Mrs Arnold Schultz hosted a miscellanous shower for Miss Viola Schultz ahead of her marriage to Raymond Lang. Prizes went to Hazel Lang first, Beth second, and Charles Schultz banco during Bunco. Loretta Williamson and Edna Hampton visited the Petersons in Lansing and joined them for a trip to Winamac. Other guests included Mrs H Shaw and Rev Frank. The Smiths of Ridge Road returned from a trip east after a collision near Buffalo, New York. The Bocks and Klitzkes traveled to Milwaukee, and Mrs. James Riley and son James visited from Wisconsin.
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Arnold Schultz
North Torrence Avenue
Viola Schultz
Raymond Lang
Bunco
Hazel Lang
Lansing
Beth
Oak Glen
Chas. Schultz
Loretta Williamson
Edna Hampton
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Oscar Peterson
183Rd Street
LaCrosse
Ind
Chas. Knipp
Mildred
Clifford Smith
Ridge Road
Buffalo
N. Y
Gustav Bock
Ida Bock
Paul Klitzke
Hammond
Otto Schultz
Milwaukee
Wis
James Riley
James, Sr
Wisconsin
Mrs. Voshmik
Ann Street
Hecht and Efert wed in Lansing Lutheran rite
Irene Hecht and Erwin Efert married in a single ring ceremony at St. John’s Lutheran Church Lansing. Rev Harthun officiated. Maid of honor Amanda Schultz bridesmaids Loretta Fry and Helen Snyder. Best man Walter Efert, ushers William Hecht Alvin Poppe. Flower girls Mildred Hecht Mila May Winterhoff. The couple to honeymoon in Colorado then reside at Winterhoff apartments 182nd street. About forty guests attended. Congratulations flowed from family and friends. Continued on Page 7.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Irene Hecht
Erwin Efert
Lansing
Harthun
Amanda Schultz
Loretta Fry
Helen Snyder
Calumet City
Walter Effert
William Hecht
Alvin Poppe
Mildred Hecht
Mila May Winterhoff
Fred Hecht
Lake Street
Lansing State Bank
William Effert
Roy Street
Southern Wheel Co
Hammond
Colorado
Winterhoff
182Nd Street
Birth and local notices stir South Holland community
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wagner announce the birth of a son on Sept 4 at Ingalls hospital. Several local incidents include Harry Shilling's hit and run injuries near Thornton and a horse death. Fire department responded to a car fire on Greenwood Road. Village notices list sales and rentals including a concrete mixer and an Indian motorcycle.
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Thomas Wagner
Ingalls Hospital
Harry Shilling
Thornton
D. Couwenhoven
Mary
South Holland
Village Hall
William VanDrunen, Jr
Wm. P. Paarlberg
A. H Gon Wenhares
Dolton Woman Mary Diette Dies at 92
Mrs Mary Diette a Dolton resident for nearly 30 years died at her son George Diettes home in Dolton on Wednesday Sept 3 She leaves three daughters Louisa Willette Mary Dick and Jennie Jeanette a son George Diette 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St Marys church conducted by Father Diedreich Interment at Oakland cemetery
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Mary Diette
Dolton
George Diette
148Th Street
Louisa Willette
Roseland
Mary Dick
Jennie Jeanette
Calumet City
St. Mary’s Church
Father Diedreich
Oakland Cemetery
Gateway Pass as Key Route from Afghanistan to India
Historic Gateway to the Khyber Pass stands as the most important pass from Afghanistan into India. It has unparalleled strategic value and rich historic associations as the gateway to the plains of India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khyber Pass
Afghanistan
India
Patient Bites Dentist Prompt Court Case
A Buffalo dentist was bitten by a patient who became enraged over the dentist's work. The dentist then pursued the case in court rather than displaying the bite as proof of his workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Cleveland Plain Dealer
First Graduate Nurse Linda A J Richards
Linda A J Richards born July 27 1841 died April 17 1930 was the first graduate nurse. She completed her training in 1873 at the New England Hospital for Women and Children.
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Linda A. J. Richards
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Harmony at Home and Brats At Theatres This Week
The program lists Harmony at Home adapted from The Family Upstairs with Wm Collier Sr and Marguerite Churchill, plus Brats Laurel and Hardy, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and Movitone. Marion Davies stars in The Florodora Girl with Our Gang. Also A Notorious Affair with Billy Dove and Basil Rathbone, and Chas Chase talking comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Collier, Sr
Margueritte Churchill
Laurel and Hardy
Billy Dove
Basil Rathbone
Chas. Chase
Bearcats Close Successful Season
The South Holland Bearcats completed a 39 game season with 32 wins, 1 tie, and 6 losses. Swart led batting at 460 with 52 hits, while Anker and DeYoung brothers starred in the field and outfield. The team boasted strong defense with a .989 fielding average and proud backing from loyal fans and local support.
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South Holland Bearcats
Bearcats
Hegewisch
The
Fair and Squares
Swart
Anker
Sheik” DeYoung
Flash
DeYoung
Fisher
Rickert
Yyons
Bearcat
Nick DeYoung
H. Paarlberg
Nelson Jacobs
C. van Buren
T. DeGraff
Ira DeYoung
Theo van der Aa
J. J. VanDrunen, Jr
Harold DeYoung
Ray DeYoung
Raymond DeYoung
George Bogenschneider
Onion Screen Ad Narrow rust proof joints discount offer
Onion screens in any size with guaranteed accurate spacing and rust proof joints. Discount offered for 30 days. G. Evers & Son located at 14625 Clinton St Harvey Illinois. Gas and Electric Welding services at 164p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Evers & Son
Clinton St
Harvey, Ill
Harvey
Mass electricity production origins in Illinois 1903 Chicago
The text notes that mass production of electricity began in Illinois after the steam turbine generator proved practical and economical in large units demonstrated in Chicago in 1903.
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Illinois
Chicago
Busy September planned for Doldale Lodge No. 113 I. O. F.
Doldale Lodge No. 113 in Dolton Illinois schedules a busy month with initiations on Sept 17 and Sept 25. Sept 19 hosts District No 1B lodges with first degree by the Doldale staff. Sept 27 Grand Booster program in Joliet. Members travel to Indianapolis for Sovereign Grand Lodge and a Grand Lodge degree by Colfax Lodge. The lodge notes strong activity and invites all Odd Fellows.
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Doldale Lodge
Doldales
Englewood Lodge
Grand Lodge
Chas. Vandettum
Doldale
Odd Fellows Herald
Doldale Lodge No. 113
Dolton
Ill
Illinois
Fellows
The Detour Described as Worst Distance Between Two Points
A Des Moines Tribune Capital item calls a detour the worst distance between two points. The brief notes the route change and its impact on travel. The exact locations involved are unspecified in the surviving text.
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Des Moines Tribune-Capital
Card of Thanks for Roy Louis Diekman
We thank neighbors and friends who showed sympathy during the sickness and loss of our brother and son Roy Louis Diekman. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Diekman and his brothers and sisters express heartfelt appreciation.
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Roy Louis Diekmann
Ernest Diekman
Chicago District P T A Readjustment After Vacation
The Chicago District P T A urges parental cooperation with teachers after the long vacation. It emphasizes shared responsibility for student success and calls all parents to attend the Parent-Teachers meeting at the Chicago street school on Friday September 19.
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Chicago Street
George Gibson Hurt In Fall At I C Station
George H. Gibson, prominent Harvey citizen and former mayor, was injured in a fall on the stairs at the I C station on 154th Street. He suffered head cuts and body bruises, caused by his heel catching on the steps, and was taken to Dr. S. E. Fraser’s office and then to Ingalls Memorial hospital.
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George H. Gibson
Harvey
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
I. C
154Th Street
Gibson
S. E. Fraser
Harvey Tribune
Moneyless Men Then and Now Echo in London Humorist
A London humorist notes in a modern aside that men in the stone age had no money and that little seems to have changed since. The remark underscores perennial human foibles and social habits across eras.
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London
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John Schroeder
South Torrence Avenue
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey, Illinois
Frank Sagners
Woodlawn Ave
Holland
Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Louis St
St. Holland School
East 154Th Street
Tatatho
Daniel C. Bachmann
Uneral
Lincoln Ave
Dolton,ll
L. Edward Brookfelt
R. S
D. C
Chicago District
George Gibson
Bionie
DeYoung’s Furniture Home
Hoekstra Cleaning CO
155Th Street
South Holland, Ill
Ric
Harvey 1600
DE Young Bros
Park Ave
Holland, Il
Tel
Halsted St
Triangle
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