Fifth District Plans Christmas For Vaughan Vets
Final plans materialize for the Fifth District American Legion Christmas visit to Vaughan Hospital on Sunday Dec 28. Veterans groups, local posts, and a committee led by William Boeckelman arrange marching bands, entertainers, and gifts to uplift hospitalized veterans in a widely anticipated annual event.
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Vaughan Hospital
Fifth District
Emil Leheive
William Boeckelman
Len Walsh
Berwym Post
Chas. Daly
Norman O. Cornwall
Chas. Ford
Maywood
AL Monzin
Fors Peet S
Marty Glass
Lerian
Wifts
Clase
C Z Henkle to Head 1948 Red Cross Drive
Earl Kribben announces Charles Z Henkle will head the 1948 Chicago area Red Cross fund campaign as general chairman. Henkle, vice president of Continental National Bank, has long aided Red Cross drives since World War I and served as vice-chairman of the business division in 1947. Donations totaling $800 and 65 cartons of cigarettes have been reported with more expected before December 28. A meeting for volunteers is set for 9 30 am December 28 at Building 1250 Vaughan hospital.
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Earl Kribben
Chicago
American Red Cross
Charles Z. Henkle
Vaughan Llospinal
Courtesy Prevents Accidents on Winter Roads
A historical note urges careful car maintenance and cautious driving during the dark, icy months. It emphasizes Keen brakes, proper focus of headlights, defroster use, wipers, window ventilation, and functioning tail lights. Drivers should signal intentions and yield to pedestrians and other motorists to reduce holiday crashes.
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Illinois Automobile Club
New York City Freight Traffic Tops 70 Million Tons
New York City handles more than 70 million tons of freight annually across major railroad systems serving the city. The data highlights the scale of rail commerce and the role of freight networks in regional transportation.
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New York City
West Sabirain Bridge Club Winners Named
The West Sabirain Bridge Club held its December 19 1947 meeting at the Dubonnet to decide monthly prize qualifiers. Champions included Mr and Mrs Stokes Mrs Hardy Mr Webster Mrs Morgan Mrs Wilat Mr Morgan and Mr McCaughey with additional players Lloyd McCaughey Webster Gordon Duns classified display ads bring results.
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Eank
Chigan
Avenue National
South Holland Trust and Savings
Wilmette State
First National
Evanston
Blue Island
Municipal
Mme Bouth
Bagra
John Bardwick, Jr
Curtis McDougall
Harry C. Kinne
Marion I. Smith
Winifred M. Sheehan
Jife
Vaughan Vets
Amling
Flowerland
North Avenue
C. Z. Henkle
Red Cross
O'Toole's Fine Foods
Hillgrove Avenue
la Grange
Ember Tee Ras Rg
Lloyd. McCaughe
Webster
Gordon Duns
Reytiv
Ation of
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Gabardines
Cardi
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