Spring school events mark postwar recovery efforts
The Elmwood campus reports progress despite travel setbacks as sophomore girls gain local fame in a piano showcase. A major facelift unfolds around the school with tree line improvements and a sidewalk project slated along Main Street. Elections for next year’s student council begin this week, with the Sixth Annual Athletic Banquet planned for Saturday evening in the cafeteria.
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Ekhavan
Sehy
Petla
Han Wii
Delph
Riverside social notes highlight Easter visits and meetings
Mrs Peter's side avenue received a pink gea plant on Easter from Co 1 and Mrs Stanley Laferaki. The lool nel and Mrs Laufetski are in Korea. Mrs Marie Hora and Mrs Elea nore Hora hosted 15 ladies for a brush demonstration on April 9 with luncheon and prize games. Rebekah will sponsor a card at old Fellows hall. Riverside groups feature drama radio and modeling classes. Dorothy Kratoska Lorraine Barnik Josephine Hochevar and a friend Joyce joined outings to Oriental Theatre and Tribune Tower with WGN program. G G Wolf family attended wedding in Wisconsin. Vigero ads and lawn care notes appear. Friendly Pinochie members played seven cards. next meeting plans set. Mrs Rud hosted Easter week end dinner with family. Kate Damit celebrated birthday with Rebekah Post Noble Grand club.
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Peter’ Fe] Myside
Stanley Laferaki
Lool Nel
Laufetski
Korea
Dorothy’ Kratoska
Lorraine Barnik
Josephine Hochevar
Joyce of
Riverside
Oriental Theatre
Tribune Tower
Rubin
WGN
Kate Damit
Raymond
Rebekah Post Noble Grand's Club
R-B baseball wins on Middaugh squeeze play in seventh
R-B captured its first win of the year Monday afternoon after trailing Hinsdale 5-1, tying it with a four run rally in the sixth and winning on Bud Middaugh’s seventh inning squeeze play. Willie Meyer earned the win with late inning relief as the team heads into Conference play against Argo Morton and York.
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R-B
Hinsdale
Bud Middaugh
Willie Meyer
Red Devil
Argo
Morton
York
Thompson
S. Net
Foster
Jerry Seibert
Dick Stevens
Ken Flaherty
Spencer Corsets and Medical Support Services Ad
Gail H. Beebe, Registered Spencer Corsetter, offers individually designed maternity and medical supports. Doctors' prescriptions filled. Contact LaGrange 712 or 3149 for fittings and fittings notes.
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Spencer
Gail H. Beebe
Spencer Corsetter
Harris
Births Reported From MacNeal Memorial Hospital Jerwyn
A weekly list from MacNeal Memorial hospital Jerwyn records births to multiple families. Names include Sharen Eyon born March 14, Kathleen Anne born March 26 to multiple couples, and Phomus Joseph listed among newborns.
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MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Jerwyn
Sehalaz
Prairie Avenue
Sharen
William Reznik
Fern Avenue
William Prank
R. Newman
Konrad
Mrs. Poskocil
Raymond Avenue
Phomus Joseph
Textile output soars in early 20th century industry shift
The production of manufactured textile products nearly tripled during the early 20th century, reflecting rapid growth in textile firms and expanded industrial capacity. Strong entities include textile industry players and regional manufacturers driving the surge.
Suburban Illinois Mayors Form Economic Committee
Lyons mayor T. Bulat joins a delegation named to press the commerce commission. The group includes Louis Ancell Maywood corporation counsel William J. Kriz Berwyn mayor and Brookfield Oak Park and LaGrange officials. The panel aims to address transportation and regional commerce issues affecting west suburban towns.
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T. T. Bulat
Lyons
League
Commerce Commission
W.op. O’brien
W. D. Allen ‘Manufacturing
Louis Ancell
Maywood
Cochrane
William J. K
Berlack Chosen head of Village Moose Lodge
Suburban Lodge No. 1d07 Loyal Order of Moose held its annual election of officers at National hall. Officers elected include Governor Berlack, Junior Governor Miedecueh Piran, Prelate John Klet, Treasurer Willian Breenei, Secretaries Circe veat terns, G. Gr. West, Ey Wolinski trustee for five years, W. Cockrell, Prustea term, W. Burke. Installation to follow at an open meeting Friday May 2 at National hall starting 8:50 pm. Past officers to act as installing officers. Friday April 5 date set for installation of members not yet active and all new candidates urged to attend.
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Loyal Order of Moose
National Hall
Dee Berigeh
Juunior
Miedecueh
Piran- Soy
John-Klet
Willian
Breenei
Circe
G. Gr. West
Seu
Ey Wolinski
Brustee
Tive
W. Cockrell
Prustea
Tome Sega
W. Burke
Nitional
Tea for Mrs Kitching Wife of New Minister
Mrs John W Kirelting wife of the new minister at HOI and Cohimumnity hhireh was presented with a de?corated cake bearing the inscription Mrs T W McCurdy and Mrs Evert Keranes presiding Mrs Kitching received the tea along with local club members and guests Music was provided by Mrs ALK Stein who performed selections on the piano with pink and white decor and centerpieces at the table
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John W. Kirelting
He Hoi
Hhireh
Ordevels
Magnbers
Wits
Mire
Alk. Stein
Libertisont
Kitching
T. W. McCurdy
Evert Keranes
West Suburban YMCA Swim Campaign Shows Rapid Progress
Fifty seven boys and girls participated in the five day learn to swim program with many advancing to higher levels. A demonstration at Cassitl school auditorium drew 500 parents as fifth grade learners showcased skills and received YMCA and Red Cross certificates from club officials. Future campaign plans and activities were outlined by board members John M. Clifton and H. Glashagel as the event concluded with celebratory bowies and notes on ongoing swimming programs.
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West Suburban
West Suburban Ymca
John M. Clifton
Congress Park
H. Glashagel
LaGrange
C.H. Stotz
Hobby Show Cancelled by Boys Club Vocational Night
The Boys' club Bobby show carded for tomorrow and the high school event have been cancelled. Sponsor Carl Warkouw said the group’s planned activity would be a Vocational Night focusing on the professions and set for April 28.
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Bobby
Carl Warkouw
Florida Coastline Figures Show Longest Sea Border
The report notes Florida’s coastline reaches 3,741 miles when counting indentations and island shores, with 1,500 miles of open coast and 10 ports able to accommodate seagoing vessels.
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Florida
Kiwanis Zoo Day invites spread across Chicago land
More than 150 invitations were sent by Stanley Land, Kiwanis Zoo Day committee chairman, to Kiwanis clubs in the Chicago area. Prizes include a monkey or parrot for clubs traveling farthest or hosting the largest attendance. Meals will be on the Plaza opposite the Hira House with clubs and charges. committee members named: Stanley Land, Paul Mann, Dan Kulie, Carl Hayford.
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Chicagoland
Llinoistown
Stanley
Land
Wawanis Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Ihe
Hira
Kiwanis Zoo
Stanley Land
Paul Mann
Dan Kulie
Carl Hayford
Child Health Conference Set For Brookfield Center
Parents invited to bring children from infancy to six years old to Brookfield Health Center on Thursday April 24 between 3 and 4 pm. Examinations by Dr. George A. Cech, with Mrs. Kent Huff assisting, no nurse on site. Health Center Committee sponsors this effort to promote child welfare and answer general welfare questions.
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Brookfield Health Center
Prairie Areba
Brookfield Health? Center
Ceorré A. Cech
Kent Huff
Rice consumption averages rise in Hawaii and Puerto Rico
An average American consumes 5.8 pounds of rice annually, with Hawaii and Puerto Rico showing a striking 128 pounds per year in the latest figures. The contrast highlights regional dietary patterns and market demand for rice across U S territories.
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Hawaii
Puerto Rico
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Chicago Way
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Arthur Avenue
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Riverside Professional Studio
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Donald Mehring
Zenda
Wis
Ed Montgomery, Inc
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Maple Avenue
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Babe von Holt
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Anthony J. Krill
Zenda, Wis
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Forrest Avenue
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