Blue Island Veterans News and Local Notices
Walter Lochow returns from Camp Grant while Captain Davies and Corporal Ermschler report service with units abroad. Discharges, furloughs, and home visits mix with influenza illness updates, Christmas aid and community events. Stars and weddings fade as civic notices blend with wartime service updates and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lochow
Camp Grant
Charles G. Davies
High St
Camp Riley
Kans
Henry Ermschler
Greenwood Ave
France
Cooper
Muskegon
Mich
Wm. Sigtenhorst
Olive St
Bertha Lietzau
Marguerite Colp
Burr Oake Ave
Red Cross
Harry Rohrbach
Bertha Stein
Edward Stein
York St
Miss Stein
Lovington High School
Sun- Standard
Blue Island
Rudolph Peisner
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Fred L. Brewer
United States Naval Air Operating Station
Hampton Roads
Expo
F. L. Brewer
Burr Oak Ave
George Lietzau
Ordnance Corps
Peoria
Ill
H. C. Duringer
Vancouver
Wash
Aviation Division
Walter Heide
Lewis St
Ward
Carrie Morgan
Elm St
Camp Hancock
Chester Morgan
W. M. Lietzau
Lietzau
Scott Field
Belleville
Little Rock
Arkierce
Farnam
Rene Inn
Jason Fi
Patna
Union St
Seattle
Great Northern Railroad
Belle and
Lena Geergan
Caledonia, Minn
Cruger
Walnut St
O. W. Nelson
Walter Geergan
Caledona
0. W. Nelson
Workers Plan Fifth Liberty Loan Campaign
Blue Island campaigners who backed the fourth Liberty loan plan a sales drive for the fifth Liberty loan to be issued this spring. Much loaned will aid wounded servicemen, with the government pledging full medical care, vocational training, free artificial limbs, and continued compensation during hospital and training periods. Families will receive allotments while in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Johnson's Music Store Ad Promotes "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows"
A brief advertisement for Johnson's Music Store features the piano roll titled I'm Always Chasing Rainbows aimed at player piano enthusiasts. The notice underscores availability and shop location for musicians seeking sheet music and player piano accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Music Store
Hoops Tea Teases Refreshing Break After Toil
A brief note hints at Hoops Tea offering a refreshing pause after hard work. The message suggests a beverage option to revitalize players and fans during or after game day chores.
Dr Lee Marks Eyesight Specialist Advertises Service
Dr Lee Marks established 1892 offers scientific eye examinations, prescription glasses if needed, and expert fitting. Office days are Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday at Seyfarth Building, telephone Blue Island 222.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Marks
Seyfarth
Blue Island
Adv
Christmas dances hosted by local groups in December
The Girls Patriotic Service League hosts a Christmas night dance on December 25 at Rohrbach's hall with admission 50 cents. Myrtle Lodge No 16 L A presents a dance on Saturday evening December 21 at Moose Hall Blue Island with music by Steward and tickets at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Patriotic Service League
Rohrbach
Myrtle Lodge
L. A
Moose Hall
Blue Island
Steward
Piano lessons offered by Miss Grace at Eidam address
Advertises piano lessons for pupils at 502 Maple Ave Eidam. Contact Miss Grace for arrangements and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eidam
Maple Ave
Grace rAdv
Kindergarten Birthday Party for Wayne Nelson Detrick
The local elementary school kindergarten enjoyed a party in honor of Wayne Nelson Detrick’s third birthday at the school. Families attended a luncheon with a cake by Mrs. C. E. Nelson and gifts given to the cheerful host. Attendees included teachers Miss Roy and Miss Melhorn and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Nelson Detrick
Oak St
C. E. Nelson
Greenwood Ave
Miss Roy
Miss Melhorn
Kenneth Willen
Robert Jenner
Francis Hackett
R. Rogers
Norman Aregood
Florence Gurdis
Mildred Blouin
Neta Michéal
Girls' Patriotic Service League Music Night Program
Tuesday evening program featured a mix of musical numbers and a reading on The Spoken Drama by Miss Meadows. Highlights included Joy to the World The Angel's Visit Oh Little Town of Bethlehem a military dance piano solo and The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Meadows
Girls’ Patriotic Service League
Elsie Hilt
Bethlehem
Rea Emea Loh Gine
Naomi Becktel
Irene
Hold Your Liberty Bonds Urges Bondholders to Keep Them
A government message from Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo to the seventh Federal Reserve Liberty Loan organization in Chicago urges all U S bondholders to retain Liberty bonds. It warns against selling or exchanging for other so called securities and relies on press distribution for reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seventh Federal Reserve Liberty Loan Organization
Chicago
William G. McAdoo
Friedens Evangelical Services Schedule
The Rev. John C. Weeks presides at Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services at 10:15 a m. A second Christmas day service and a Sunday after Christmas service are also listed at 10:15 a m. The year ends with a Sylvester New Year service at 10:15 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedens Evangelical
John C. Weeks
Patriotic Girls' League Raises 103 Dollars at Bazaar
The Girls' Patriotic Service League cleared 103 dollars at a bazaar held at the Grand Candy Shop. Proceeds will be turned over to the organizations to promote patriotic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Patriotic Service League
Red Cross Seeks 100 Knitters To Complete 200 Sweaters
The local Red Cross branch seeks 100 knitters to finish a quota of 200 sweaters. Only 109 sweaters have been completed so far and volunteers are urged to help. The notice ends with a tea break question and an appeal for assistance.
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Red Cross
Disorderly conduct leads to trial and fines in local court
Joe Gizo will be tried before Police Magistrate Heintz on a disorderly conduct charge. John Than, 52, laborer, received a 25 dollar fine for the same offense. Other items cite a Christmas dance planned by the Girls Patriotic League, railroad coal-saving pleas, and community notices from Blue Island and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gizo
Heintz
Gizo Ives
Market St
Yale
Girls’ Patriotic League
Rohrbach
Eintz
John Than
Coal Saving
Rock Island
Renfro
Benny Renfro
Vermont St
France
Albert Hausner
Lincoln St
Camp Grant
Chicago
Methodist Church
Wolff
Alderman Wolff
Clara Ward
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Don McCowen
Medical Corps
Camp Greenleaf
McCowen
Thomas Earner
Earner
Croonenberghs
United Charities
Wisconsin
Gertrude Seim
New St
Croonenbergh
Lost
Department of the Railroad
Blue Island High School
Glee Club
I. Benner
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C. Hulsogren
Amanda Witt
Broadway
England
Macpherson
Battle Creek
N. J. Brown
Hilda and
Helen Bremer
Gregory St
Elizabeth Radeke
Mabel Willig
Marie and
Agusta Foss
John Lange
Thawville
Alderman Olff
Wilson
Atlantic
Fred Cordt
Waco
Tex
Gordon W. Sturart
San Antonio
James W. Wilson
Collins St
Lucille
Clyde
Seward Batson
Naval Aviation Service
Pensacola
Fla
Baston
C. O. Smith
Academy of Our Lady of Longwood
Call Star Taxi Service
Hannum
Adjutant General
Tec Adjutant General
Caroline Davis
Josephine Davis
Katherine Jaiser
Elizabeth Ferry
Cora Lindstrom
Anna Cummins
Jane Smith
Blanche Kintz
Mary Mason
Josephine Gaskin
Margaret Lobdell
Wave Smith
Liberty
Girls’ League
U. S
League
Herman Habich
Western Ave
Ervice
San
Evel
Hay
Her
Dare’s Drug Store
Harry G. Dare
Western Avenue and
Blue Island Electric Shop
Geo
Bohnstengel
Fordtran Bros. Studio
Western Avenue
The
W. J. Shedd Company
117Th Street
Prairie Avenue
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