Presbyterian church clubs wrap up season with gatherings
The February Committee of the Central and other church groups held last meetings and picnics at Inwood Golf course and G A L tea room. Social events include luncheons at Mrs Brewster's home and card games at the Ducett place. Leaders and guests named include Mrs Eva Schuster and Mrs Lee Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park Community Club
W. W. Ducett
T Acres
Cett
William Arpe
Abe Greening
Rs. C. A. A Fleet
Inwood Golf Course
Marjorie Lasker
Ruth Rankin
Carol Luccock
H. B. Hamlin
Central Presbyterian Church
Lee Morris
Hillcrest Road
Bridge Club Luncheon Hosts at Cherry Hill Home
Mrs Paul Howard Leach welcomed the Wednesday afternoon bridge group at one o'clock for luncheon and bridge at Cherry Hill. Guests included Mrs R B Wallace and Mrs Gavion Elwood. Charles Fisher Jr of New York City visited Folger Adams as a house guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Howard Leach
Cherry Hill
R. B. Wallace
Gavion Elwood
Folger Adams
Charles Fisher, Jr
New York City
Marjorie
Musical Winners at Joliet 11th District Legion Convention
Winners announced for the Harvard held competition at the 11th District American Legion and Auxiliary event. First place went to a duet by Mrs. Charles Blim and Mrs. Howard Dixon and a trio of Mrs. Edward Schuessler Mrs. Earl Barr and Mrs. Ray States. The auxiliary chorus led by Mrs. E C Bassett with piano by Mrs. Paul Holmstrom earned third. Woodstock chorus won first with Hinsdale second and Harwood Post 5 Drum and Bugle Corps took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Harvard
Charles Blim
Howard Dixon
Edward Schuessler
Earl Barr
Ray
E. C. Bassett
Paul Holmstrom
Woodstock
Hinsdale
Drum and Bugle Corps
Harwood Post
Luncheon Honors Mrs Ruth Ellis of Cleveland
Mrs John S Kerr entertained at a one o clock luncheon in honor of visiting Mrs Ruth Ellis of Cleveland Ohio and her sister Mrs William Robertson. Guests included Mrs Morris Carey Mrs N A Booker and Mrs Thomas Allan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Kerr
Grant Ave
Ruth Ellis
Cleveland
Ohio
William Robertson
Morris Carey
N. A. Booker
Thomas Allan
Business Man Refuses Seven Insurance Men
A terse exchange shows a business man boasting about turning away seven insurance men who declares the young man is among them. The dialogue hints at a scene of pride and irony in a business setting.
Wedding tomorrow for Miss Hazel Gains and Helge Johnson
The marriage of Hazel Gains of Lockport to Helge Johnson of unknown household will be solemnized tomorrow at four in the First Christian Church with Rev. A. S. Martin officiating. Attendants include maid of honor Barbara Libbie and best man Russell Nelson. bridesmaids Elizabeth Compton, Eleanor Harrod, Helen Johnson, Harriet Warner. flower girl Beverly Ann Wright and train bearers Leah Wright and Betty Lee Rowley. Ushers Herman Wilhelmi Alvin Tehle Clarence West and Walter Rundquist. A half hour musicale precedes the ceremony with local and Chicago performers. After the ceremony the couple depart by plane for a two week southern wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Gains
Stella Gains
Lockport
Helge Johnson
Albert Johnson
Ohio Ave
First Christian Church
A. S. Martin
Barbara Libbie
Russell Nelson
Elizabeth Compton
Eleanor Harrod
Eureka
Helen Johnson
Harriet Warner
Beverly
Ray Ziegler
Ruth Martin
Mrs. Hutchinson
Miss Gains
Mr. Johnson
Wilhelms
Illinois Cities Budget Shortfalls in 1930 Census Report
The United States Census Bureau finds only four of Illinois' 14 largest cities spent less than their income in 1930. The report underscores widespread deficits among urban areas during the early Depression era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
United States Census Bureau
Chicago Elevated Railways Run 1.69 Million Trains in 1931
The Chicago elevated railways operated 1 690 176 trains in 1931 an average of more than three per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Elevated Railways
Highlights of the Week's News
Summary of Will County actions includes a $2000 hospital grant split between Silver Cross and St Joseph's under supervisor O P Francis. Will County Bar elected Francis Boetto president. Glen Fletcher named county highways superintendent. Joliet Will County face $500000 yearly tax impact. Rockford motorist slay case sees stay of execution for 17 year old Russell McWilliams. Forest Preserve to name tracts for war battlefields. Lyons estate probate lists about $75000. Highway panel maps 77 miles of concrete roads at state expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Committee of County Board
Lions Host Picnic at W W Mollan Estate
Members of the Lions club met last evening at the country home of W. W. Mollan for a picnic dinner. The estate lies southwest of Joliet airport. C. G. Thomson serves as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
W. W. Mollan
Joliet Airport
C. G. Thomson
Winners Named Across Eleven Classes In Sponsored Event
Names of the winners were announced in eleven varied classes. The event was sponsored by a group and the prize was donated by Liebermann's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline St
Liebermann’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
At Presbyterian Church
George Brewster
Emereld Club
Eva Schuster
G. A. L. Tea Room
Mrs
Fred J. Riley
Chicago
A. A. Rubnitz
Fifth Avenue
George Wardley
Albert Ohlhaver
Bridge Bridge Club
Bradford Russells
Mary
E. E. Barklow
W. H. Wheeler
Howard M. Snapp, Jr
Howard E. Leach
Union Street
Rosamond Nelson
Evelyn Oquist
Jack Wolfe
Crystal Lawns
Johnny Oldoyd
Milan
Italy
Johnny
Gains- Johnson
Lennon Bros
van Buren St
Corlett Bldg
Silver Cross
St. Joseph’s Hospitals
Fs Peace
Charles Uth
O. P. Francis Boetto
Will County Bar Association
John Cowing
Glen Fletcher
Will H. Smith
Will County
Russell McWilliams
Rockford, Ill
McWilliams
Forest Preserve Board
James Lyons
Park Board
W. W. Mollan Estate
Catalina
L.f.beach Co
DR. West
Spectator
Chicago St
Jack Rowan
Morgan St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!