War Emergency Committee launches house to house manpower drive
The Fox Valley War Emergency Committee begins a new phase of labor recruitment with a Monday house to house campaign. About 50 women workers from Batavia, Aurora, Geneva, St Charles, and Elgin will be trained in two days at St Charles Community Center to answer questions about wartime work conditions. They will canvas within 30 days. Since start of the drive 902 people have said yes to work for victory, with 677 visiting recruitment offices and many already employed in war plants. Nearly 2,000 jobs remain open across the valley and residents are urged to visit local offices in Batavia, Aurora, Geneva, St Charles, Elgin, or Dundee. Dr and Mrs J C West are vacationing in Florida.
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Fox Valley War Emergency Committee
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Aurora
Geneva
St. Charles
Elgin
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St.Charles
Dundee
Army Day Proclamation by Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green
Governor Dwight H. Green proclaims Thursday April 6 as Army Day in Illinois. He urges display of the United States Flag on all public homes and notes the nation’s soldiers and the need to provide food and munitions for victory.
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Illinois
Townsend Club No 2 Dedicates Silk American Flag
The Townsend Club No. 2 held a ceremony dedicating a silk flag brought from France by World War I hero Albert Painsipp. The flag was given by his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Netgen, to the club. Mrs. Frank Danielak presided. Dr. A. W. Morrow spoke. Mrs. John Humble led songs. Mrs. Stanley Johnson and Miss Cora Benson conducted and accompanied. Refreshments honored St Patrick's Day.
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France
Albert Painsipp
Peter Netgen
Frank Danielak
A. W. Morrow
Villa Park
John Humble
Stanley Johnson
Leland Hotel
Mail Rates to Rise March 26 Under New Revenue Act
The announcement details widespread postal fee increases effective March 26 under a new revenue act. Airmail stamps rise from 6 to 8 cents per half ounce, with overseas armed forces unaffected at 6 cents. Parcel post costs lift 3 percent, insurance on parcels doubles to 10 cents, registration fees go from 15 to 20 cents, and money orders scale up by amount tiers. An earlier note mentions rural route letters stay at 3 cents.
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Congress
Mayor T E Davis Names Recreation Committee Man
City council approved a new Recreation Council and playground board led by A W Hartman and L J Tuck. The Batavia Civic Club formed the coordinating committee to study youth programs with members from Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Industry Public Schools Woman's Club and others. City funds of 2000 and council 1000 were approved for project start including plans for four playgrounds a quarry pool and an indoor center.
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T. E. Davis
L. J. Tuck
George Tincknell
Arthur Jaschob
Ernest Johnson
Amos Hartman
Furnas
J. E. Anderson
A. W. Hartman
Civic Club
T. W. Roberts
Sportsman’s League
Earl Lunborg
Boy Scouts
E. Shuman
W. C. Furnas
J. B. Nelson
Eugene Benson
Woman’s Club
P. H. Nordlander
Ministerial Alliance
Edward A. Carney
American Legion
Sec. Roberts
L. T. Faroright
Ture Andrews
Arthur A. Jaschob
Oliver Freedland
Emil J. Benson
Carl Wallman
Park Board
Quarry Park
J. Paul Kuhn
Davis
Paul Elfstrom
Recreational Council
Benson
Mr. Carney
Moose to Show League Baseball Picture on March 27
The 1943 American League World Series film will be screened after the regular meeting Monday March 27. The secretary invites members to see favorite baseball players in competition between the St Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees for the world's championship. The film promises entertainment for fans and non fans alike.
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New York Yankees
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Through The Night Presented By Aurora Senior Class
A two night showing of Main Street Today at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora runs Sunday through Tuesday. The Fox Valley War Emergency Committee and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer sponsor the film about labor shortages and community effort to win the war, urging local participation and faster victory.
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Farmers and Farm Hands Urged to File New AQ-44 Forms
A. C. Johnson announces Kane County farm labor advisers urge farmers and farm workers to file the new AQ-44 Agricultural questionnaire with the local Selective Service Board within a week of farm receipt. Frank J. Randall will assist at the Farm Bureau office in Geneva to complete the form, ensuring timely submissions for 1944 production goals without depleting farm labor.
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Selective Service Board
A. C. Johnson
Kane County
Frank J. Randall
Farm Bureau
Geneva
Army
Navy
Johnson
Scout Troop 12 Schedules East Side Waste Paper Drive
A third waste paper drive will be staged on the east side Saturday by the Boy Scouts. Troop 12 with Harry Pierce as Scoutmaster and Troop 6 with Bill Bowron as Scoutmaster will conduct the all day drive starting at 8 o'clock.
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East Side
Boy Scouts
Harry Pierce
Bill Bowron
Through the Night play staged by Batavia High seniors
Batavia High school seniors present a three act mystery titled Through the Night on March 30 in the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Elaine Geiger the action unfolds in one night at Sandymere the mansion of a millionaire. The cast features Gladys Fitch Christena Kouzes Jack Mason Shirley Clarno Louette Sandell Bernice and Jeanne Jaschob Pauline Giacomarra Carolyn Christensen Millard Benson Dwight Ho Tom Kunstman Carney Art Jakes Jessop and Sloggett with others involved.
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Batavia High School
Elaine Geiger
Sandymere
Atlantic
Gladys Fitch
Christena Kouzes
Marie
Jack Mason
Gregory Stanton
Shirley Clarno
Louette Sandell
Kay Stanton
Bernice
Jeanne Jaschob
Sayre Holbrook
Pauline Giacomarra
Carolyn Christensen
Mrs. Keefe
Millard Benson
John Carlson
Dwight Ho
Tom Kunstman
Calvin Clifford Carney
Smith
Art. Jakes
Bart Jessop
and Sloggett
Jeffers
Union Good Friday Service in Batavia
The annual Good Friday service is set for April 7 from noon to 4 at the Methodist church. Batavia Mayor T E Davis urges business openness to permit attendance. Batavia Ministerial Alliance hosts the event with all ministers, preaching The Seven Last Words and featuring special music.
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T. E. Davis
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