Illinois National Guard unit opens Camp McCoy training
The 228th Infantry Regiment from Hinsdale to LaGrange left the local armory at 3 45 am July 23 for Camp McCoy Wisconsin, joining other guardsmen arriving later that day. The first week covered barracks setup, quarters, gun and crew drills, radio and tank operation, with Pvt. William McEllhiney winning broad and high jump at a track meet.
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23Rd Infantry Avsion
Illnois National Guard
Sutnomet
McBoiteein
Otto L
George W
Mike” Wahlberg
Wahlberg Béxp
Alvin Kirwitter
Sumit
Joseph R. Buckie
Chisane
Ney Wand. Sree
White Range
William A. Scott
Bellwood
LaGrange
Charles Soehren
la Grange
Pianen
Paul Schenatzki
Sokfield
George Cansae
Geral E. Barnes
Lyons
Pegeant
Guy Hillyer
C. E. Killian
Hinsdale
Robert Pearson
Haber
W. Hillgrove Ave
228Th Infantry Regiment
Camp McCoy
William McEllhiney
Ceremonial Tank Review Marks Military Training
Gov Adlai Stevenson and Maj Gen Richard Smykal attended a three day bivouac review as the 38th division’s units trained with tanks for the first time in a formal ceremony. Lt Gen Samuel Lawton joined the event, officers tested assault capabilities, and a perimeter defense was used during nighttime security drills. The company prepared for departure, with payoffs issued Tuesday and a tank on exhibit at Western Springs.
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Adlai Stevenson
Richard Smykal
38Rd
Samuel Lawton
Ie Western Springs
Local society notes from a breakfast event
Attendees at a breakfast at The Koffee ap included the society members and friends who presented a set of crystal rosary beads as a personal gift. Mrs Starel of Sunnyside Ave chaired the affair with gold, blue and white table decorations. Mr and Mrs Hrabacka plan to move to West Chicago. Mr and Mrs James Merhart enjoy a visit with relatives in Wakefield Michigan.
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Ais
Ins
Koffee Ap
Hrabacka
Chicago
Starel
Sunnyside Ave
American Legion Carnival Showcases Pershing Tank Exhibit
A General Pershing class M-26 tank with a 90 mm gun, weighing 48 tons, is on display by the American Legion. The interior is illuminated for visitor inspection. A recruiting booth run by Lt Whites and several non commissioned officers operates in connection with the exhibit.
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American Legion Carnival
Whites
Lyons Regular Republican Women Invite Social Event
The Regular Republican Organization for Women in Lyons invites all Lyons township women to a social event at Republican Hill on August 24. The gathering features lunch, a 2 PM pep talk on Republicanism by Senator Arthur J. Bidwill, and a 36 style fashion show from Ruby’s of LaGrange.
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Lyons Town
Bae Wllee Ineelay
E .Ugust
Republican Hill
Wolf
Lyons Township
Birs
Maurice Hull
Local names tied to LaGrange event unclear
Fragmentary OCR text lists several residents from LaGrange including Mrs Loretta Hodgkins and Mrs Harold Fletcher along with others. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible for a complete summary.
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Loretta- Kio ‘Hodgkins
Harold Fletcher
K. R. Hickman
C.-K. Lar
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Mllinois Boxing Commission
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James Merhart
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Western Springs State Bank
Argo
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Bank of Lyons
F. D. Cossitt
Illinois
RTE
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Chetraran
Benj. T. Haugen
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Lida Prouty
M Schultz
D. F. Franzen
Congress Park
Aeane Snyder
Western SF Hospitality
V. O. Winkenweder
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Inadae
Harold ‘Wooden
Riverside
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R. I. Bowen
Robt. E.mungovan
Otto Kling
R. E. Long
R. E. Lon
Western Springs
H. B. Carlson
Cochairman
William S. Schroeder
Willow Springs
Marie Hart
Brown
R. A. Maslek
Mansfield Funeral Homes
Grand Boulevard
Brookfield
Booth Fisheries
Coe Pear
Burlington
Harlem Avenue
UAB
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