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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
8
An editorial likens the American Red Cross to a steadfast ship in a storm and calls for broad participation in the Christmas Roll Call. It urges every man woman and child to join, donate a dollar, and support relief efforts for war torn and disaster struck areas, citing past aid and the need for unity.
Influenza has troubled the R. H. Fenton family for two weeks affecting all members except Mr. Fenton. Eldest daughter Erlamond age 17 fell seriously ill Saturday night but has since improved. Mrs. Fenton and the other three children are improving this week.
Maple Athletic Club defeated North Side All Stars 28 to 19 and Blue Island Specials 33 to 16 at Maple gym Greenwood school. Key players Malm and Woods starred as Maple lineup included L F Malm Woods Mais Anderson Ziemetz. Maples seek games with quick teams and invites scouts calling Olaf at Blue Island 956 1 between 5 and 6 PM.
The article urges widespread Red Cross membership and fundraising as the war continues. It emphasizes care for soldiers in Europe, ongoing canteen and benevolent work, and requests citizens to fund and support the organization until every serviceman returns home.
Maples Athletic Club at Maple Ave headquarters elected new officers for the coming year. President B Ziemetz Vice-President E Woods Treasurer O Anderson Financial Secretary R Burch Recording Secretary E Blouin Retiring officers were H Malm B Ziemetz R Mais O Anderson The club plans a New Year’s Eve stag party at headquarters.
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