Altar and Rosary society holds meeting in Batavia
The Altar and Rosary society met Tuesday at Mrs. Frank Jacobs home on West Main street road. Honors went to several members including Mrs. Peter Schuler and Mrs. H Wiesbrook. Visitors included Mrs. Rudolph Stenman of Los Angeles formerly Batavia. Community events: Bethany Lutheran picnic on Herrington Island with Defense Stamp awards, and Willing Workers picnic plans for August. Lt. Clark Wood promoted to captain in England. American Legia Auxiliary elected delegates to Springfield convention.
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Altar and Rosary Society
Frank Jacobs
West Main Street Road
Peter Schuler
H. Wiesbrock
Anna Feldott
Martin Featherstone
Ben Jungels
Albert Kelley
Lewis Brummel
Chicago
Rudolph Stenman
Los Angeles
Calif
Batavia
John Wittetow
Aurora
Albert Johnson
Houston Street
Millard Benson
Eugene Benson
East Lansing
Mich
Howard Wernikie
Erma Snyder
California
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Herrington Island
Geneva
William Ryleen
Aaron Pierson
John Freedland
John T. Olson
Bernice Olson
Earl Carlson
Henry Goodcase
Paul Nystrom
Frank Nystrom
Victor Swanson
South Jackson Street
Duluth
Ernest Johnson
Circle 4
Clara Carlson
Edna Freedlu
Norman Freedlund
Mike Schomig
Jennie Peterson
Arvid Peterson
Richard Hendrickson
Frank Olson
Carl Hendrickson
American Leguia
Freda Wagner
Esther Swanson
Department
Springfield
Carnival
Ways and Means
Mabel Carlson
Betty Lou Benson
Morton Arboretum Photographic Contest Due July 29
Morton Arboretum announces a colored slide contest open to arboretum taken images only. Two divisions include close ups of flowers trees and plants and views of any subject. Prizes worth 20 10 and 5. Entries must be at the arboretum Lisle Illinois by July 29. Slides judged July 30 with public projection at 3 p.m. Thornhill building.
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Morton Arboretum
Lisle
Ill
Downers Grove
Thornhill
Traffic toll rises to nine thousand four hundred in five months
The Chicago Motor Club reports 9,400 traffic deaths in the first five months, up 11 percent from the prior year. Club president Charles M. Hayes warns this peak fatality period coincides with July to September. Increased mileage, aging vehicles, and worn tires contribute to the rise. motorists should drive cautiously and plan lodging in advance.
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Chicago Motor Club
Charles M. Hayes
Travel Bureau
Club
Chicago
Illinois
Women’s Army Corps seeks graduates for medical technician roles
The Women’s Army Corps invites high school graduates to train as medical and surgical technicians under Major General H. S. Aurand. Recruits undergo five weeks of basic WAC training at a center, then three months at Camp Atterbury Indiana. Enlistments must start by July 21 for first group at Atterbury on September 8.
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Women's Army Corps
H. S. Aurand
Sixth Service Command
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Wacs
Aurand
Recreation trip for youth to Chicago with TB findings
The Chicago Aurora and Elgin recreation program plans a June departure for 60 older elementary and high school students to Chicago. A two hour Lake Michigan boat ride and an afternoon Sox or Cubs game are planned for a total cost of 2.50 dollars per student, lunch not included.
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Chicago Aurora
Elgin
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Sox
Cubs
McWayne School
Tennis Teams Work Out At Batavia Field
Twenty tennis teams are working out at the athletic field as Batavia Herald Company reports. One hundred forty children enjoyed the movies at McWayne school Wednesday afternoon with another showing planned next week. Lew Fonseca's World Series films will be available on Wednesday, August 2.
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Batavia
Illinois
Batavia Herald Company
McWayne School
Lew Fonseca
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Richard Robertson
Glenwood Park
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Batavia Moose
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Pete Satterwaite
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Red Bowron
John Wicklund
Tallahassee, Fla
Ansgar L. Carlson Agency
N. Washington St
Anderson & Elliott Real Estate — Insurance
Fox River Homes—River Front
South Second Street
St. Charles
Women’s Army Corps
Andrew Anderson
Florist
S. Batavia Ave
John Donaldson
George Washington University
Batavia Townsend Club No
Nellie Gaweka
T. B
Bobby Lane
Kenny Benson
David Kunstman
Fred McLaren
John Lane
Don Kunstman
Wayne Benson
Billy Helms
Louise White
Kane County Tuberculosis Association
Ruth J. Faut
Association
Elgin Health Center
Springbrook
Christmas Seal Funds
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Alletn Nelson Walter Prince Kent Young
Jim Mair
Wendell Johnson
Dean Johnson
Leo Opperman
Russell Watt
Weldon Nelson
Billy A Holimee
Ce Se
Jack Brading
Bob Alsup
Bobby Everhart
August J. Mier
Cleveland Ave
Geneva Laundry and Rug Cleaners
June Yong
Aurora and Elgin Railroad
Supt’s. Office
CA & E
Wheaton
Coach Cleaners
Master Mechanic’s
Track Dept. Office
Group Life Insurance
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