Headlines in History 1928: Hotel LaSalle finishes remodeling of entire building
What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.
Nov. 21, 1901: “Backman’s Glass Blowers had large crowds yesterday afternoon and evening. Everyone is delighted with this artistic and educational exhibition. The ladies admire the beautiful glass dresses, while the men find a study in the working of the glass steam engine. Every visitor received a specimen of their work free, many of which were handsome.” — The South-Bend Daily Tribune
Nov. 22, 1916: “Official announcement of the opening of the South Bend Country club house on Thanksgiving Day will be made to the members of the club this week. By Saturday every member will receive the announcement by mail accompanied by two invitations.” — The South-Bend Daily Tribune
Nov. 23, 1928: “A project of redecoration and remodeling has just been completed by the Hotel LaSalle management at a cost of $35,000. The entire building has been redecorated and a number of important changes in various departments made. The kitchen has been moved from the basement to the first floor where prompt service to the Florentine room (main dining room) and Coffee shop is available.” — The South-Bend Daily Tribune
Nov. 24, 1937: “Rockne and Warner roommates! It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. These two names, which stand for football systems which are radically different and whose individual merits have been debated ever since they began, have been brought together under one roof at St. Mary’s college. The Rockne part of the combination is Jeanne Rockne, daughter of the late Knute K. Rockne. She entered St. Mary’s this fall as a freshman, and soon became acquainted with Mary E. Warner, also a freshman from Clinton, Ia. They became fast friends and decided to room together. Miss Warner says she is no relation to ‘Pop’ Warner, coach at Temple University.” — The South-Bend Daily Tribune
Nov. 25, 1947: “St. Joseph county bombing, gambling and political circles apparently living in a subdued but chaotic state since a series of blasts during 1945, were jarred into the limelight again at 9:54 p.m. Monday when a small fuse bomb rocked the Lincoln Highway inn, 2754 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, causing 15 patrons and 12 employees to seek cover elsewhere.” — The South Bend Tribune
Nov. 26, 1958: “Negotiations were scheduled to be resumed this afternoon in the three-day-old strike that has halted Studebaker-Packard Corp. passenger car and truck production.” — The South Bend Tribune
Nov. 27, 1962: “Children and adults wishing beginning ice skating lessons can register for them from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Howard Park Rink. Paul Boehm, director of public recreation, said the lessons will be limited to residents of the city in view of the limited numbers that can be handled.” — The South Bend Tribune
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