W S S Women Are Busy On Drive
Blue Island resident Lieut Harold Rondthaler 322nd ace Artillery tells how he was wounded reconnoitering in German territory days before the armistice. He rolled into a ditch after being hit, remained hidden for hours, and was later rescued. He hopes to return to Alaska big game hunting once healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rondthaler
Ace Artiller
A. Rondthaler
Ecenmease
Normal Park and
Fullerton Avenue
Presbyterian
Chicago
Lieut
Rondthaler
Jesse R. Kauffman
Blue Island
Randthaler
Alice Kauffman
Alaska
Fourth Ward Women Lead War Savings Push
Captain Peter Krick reports the Fourth ward women are driving a strong drive to fund War Savings Stamps with Christmas spending redirected from turkey to stamps. The Maximum Club will honor subscribers of 1000 dollars, and Fourth Ward saleswomen including Miss Mabel Porter and Mrs. B Brocky spearhead the effort as Blue Island aims to raise Cook County status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Krick
Krink
Blue Island
Cook County
Capt. Krick
H. Krick
Mabel Porter
B. Brocky
Stonebreaker
Mary Rady
Fred Nichols
Eva Rose
Earl James
Tuomey
Blue Island City Attorney Klenk Returns From Navy Furlough
Paul T. Klenk Blue Island city attorney came home on navy furlough. Seaman Klenk qualified as a First Class Quartermaster and has served across the United States, notably in Chicago and Cleveland. He was the first man released from the Officers Material School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul T. Klenk
Blue Island
Navy
Seaman Klenk
United States
Chicago
Cleveland
Father Informs Missing In Action Son In France
Herman Schultz of 69 Western Ave. received a Washington telegram this week stating his son August, a serviceman in France, is missing in action. August left Blue Island and went West about seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schultz
Western Ave
Washington
August
France
Blue Island
War Work pledges collected at Commercial Bank
United War Work Campaign supporters are informed that arrangements enable payments of pledged amounts at the Commercial Bank. The update encourages donors to complete their commitments through the bank as the campaign progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Bank
United War Work Campaign
Committee
Beloved Sister Dies at St Francis Hospital
Sister Clerille, a teacher of the seventh grade at St Benedict's School for three years, died Tuesday morning at St Francis Hospital after a nine day illness from double pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerille
St. Francis Hospital
St. Benedict’s School
Rock Island Clerk at Hamilton Park Dies of Consumption
Miss Henrietta Tatro aged 18, a clerk at the Hamilton Park station of Rock Island, died Monday from tuberculosis. She was buried Thursday at Mt Olivet with Rev Father De Norus officiating. She had many friends among commuters and had been ill only a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Tatro
Hamilton Park
Rock Island
Mt. Olivet
Father de Norus
Miss Tatro
Notice to Subscribers on Blue Island Sun and Standard
The Blue Island Sun and Standard prepare to mail notices crediting subscribers on both lists and those in arrears. The policy now includes only paid in advance accounts. Subscribers may check their standing at the Sun-Standard office or by phone Blue Island 350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echos
Blue Island Sun
The
Blue Island Standard
Sun-Standard
Lyric Theatre
Blue Island 350
Laborers Wanted at 42 Cents An Hour Eight Months Work
The S Ward Hamilton Company of Harvey Illinois seeks forty laborers with contracts to keep crews employed for eight months. Apply now. Subscribe for The Sun Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ward Hamilton Company
Harvey, Ill
Adv
Gentlemen Taxi Fare Had Joliet Robbery Ties
Herman Habich, operator of Blue Island Taxi Service, picked up three men in Tinley Park bound for Hammond. He collected payment in advance and later learned the three were the veggmen who had robbed a Joliet saloon for $12,000 days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Habibh
Herman
Blue Island Taxi Service
Tinley Park
Hammond
Habich
Roamer Inn
Mr. Habich
Joliet
Lamp Chief's New Scenery
Chief of Police George Fiedler sports a striking uniform while noting he also goes gumshoeing. His 24 hour duty is helping reduce raw crime in Blue Island, as locals see safer nights and steadier patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fiedler
Isand
Friedens Evan Church Weekly Schedule and Christmas Plan
Pastor John C Weeks leads Friedens Evangelical Church with Sunday school at 9 and Bible class. German morning service 10 15 a m followed by Lord s Supper at 11 30 a m Evangelical League 7 p m and English evening service 7 30 p m. Sunday school personnel prepare Christmas Eve program. last Sunday attendance 205. All are urged to attend regularly.
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Friedens Evan
John C. Weeks
Evangelical League
Chief Fiedler Raids Saloons On Western Ave
Police raids by Chief Fiedler result in vacancies at 189 and 112 Western Ave saloons owned by Milan Barach. Reported assignation house on 189 Western Ave second floor. arrests at 112 Western Ave wine room involved Chicago women described as guests of motorists. Keeper F A Schilt and wife Bertha linked to immoral use. fines of $100 levied. premises vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Western Ave
F. A. Schilt
Bertha
Heintz
City urged to buy Institutional Building for veterans site
Alderman Olson proposes city purchase of the Institutional Building at Greenwood Ave and Oak St to provide a permanent meeting place for veterans and civic groups. If funds are unavailable, he urges a public subscription drive. The resolution backs buying the Armory currently used by Company M to serve Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans and other public groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Chas. J. Olson
Olson
France
Italy
Russia
United States
Illinois
Greenwood Ave
Oak St
Institutional
Company M
Y. M
Red Cross Society
Youth Shot in Shoulder While Playing with Others
Jack Wright aged about 13 with a link to Mrs. J K Mowry was shot in the shoulder by other boys while playing the day after Thanksgiving. Dr Edward Doepp notified Blue Island police. Lieut Rich took the injured youth to the station for first aid. Mr and Mrs Michael Roach returned from a five week Pittsburgh trip. Mrs Roach fell ill with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wright
Cornell St
J. K. Mowry
Elm St
Edward Doepp
Blue Island Police
Lieut Rich
Michael Roach
Pittsburgh
Roach
Mauretania Boys Ask If State Has Gone Dry
On Sunday the Mauretania group asked whether the state had become dry, noting a strong thirst for real liquor as the phrase Vin or dinaire spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauretania
Train collision injures none at Western Avenue crossing
A B and O train struck H A Combs's auto at the Western Avenue crossing, dragging the wrecked car 30 to 40 feet. Combs, the driver and owner of the car, was unhurt and found at the wheel. Crossing guard Wm Casey says signals were ignored. Police from Blue Island responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Combs
90Th St
Baltimore & Ohio
Western Ave
Wm. Casey
Peter Thoeming
Dreischerf
Old Settler Jacob Karch Dies at Daughter's Home
Jacob Karch a longtime Blue Island farmer died at his daughter Mrs J L Norland’s home 4618 North Racine Ave after a grippe influenza complication. The body remained there and funeral services will be held tomorrow morning with interment at Mt Greenwood. He was 71 and survived by his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Karch
Blue Island
J. L Norland
North Racine Ave
Robert Krueger
Christmas Meeting Delights Friedens Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of Friedens Evangelical church surprised 120 members at their December meeting with a festive Christmas program. After business and officer elections in the church, the group enjoyed carols, readings, a duet, coffee, and a Christmas tree celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Friedens Evangelical Church
Elsie Hill
Mildred Joens
Clarence Nelson
Pearl Kaiser
Mrs. Luenser
Ruth Zeller
Theophil Weeks
America
A. Kallum
Frese
D. Heig
Infantile Paralysis Clinic Returns to Regular Schedule
The State Health Department clinics resume regular sessions at St Francis Hospital after interruptions during the influenza epidemic. Dr. and staff will continue clinics Monday morning to provide care and screening for infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Francis Hospita
Dr. Pas
Ayy E Parg
St. Francis Hosta Monde
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E Company
328Th Infantry
Citizens Loan Association
Wentworth
Englewood
W. 63Rd St
Hyde Park
Cottage Grove Ave
Tacoma
N. LaSalle St
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Dan Chamberlain
Chas. Seitz
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Lamp Chief
Chief Fiedler
East
90Th Street
Elks
Grand Theatre
J. Clintaper
Miller & Draper
P. W. Schimmel
R. E. Geyerstanger
Mabel Darfler
Ruth Gilson
Gertrude Seim
Dorothy Seim
Helen Guest
Margaret Guest
Irene Esage
Marion Barlow
Helen Segarth
Clint Draper
Mammy Blossom
Fletcher
Iry Rohrbach
James Patten
Paul Dahl
George Dell
Harry Rohrbach
Lottie Klein
Ray Batty
Roy Geyerstanger
Maryland
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Harry
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