Hobo Turns From Bread Line Amid Wartime Shifts
A study by the Interetured World Movement shows hobos leaving the bread line as wartime work increases. Many lodging houses close in cities like Ita Banana City and Lincoln Nebraska, yet the wandering worker finds steadier employment and higher pay, prompting churches to seek renewed support and framing new paths to living standards.
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Queuca
Met
Salvation Army
Io Banana City
Ty Lincoln
Neb
Mobo
Biancanong
America
Aigher
Must Melt Bell in Tower At St. Louis City Hall
A two ton bell in the city hall tower makes the structure unsafe. lowering it is too dangerous, so the bell will be melted in place with acetylene torches. Building Commissioner McKelvey says corrosion of steel supports keeps the tower unsafe while the bell remains. Removal cost is about 1600 dollars. the bell, six feet high and four feet in diameter, originally cost around 2000 dollars. The bell rang last for Armistice and when the building was completed in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula
McKelvey
Wie
A Vetle romance in your heart and horse sense cited
A clipped, old style note speaks of romance and inner drive guiding a person forward. It mentions a beat of beauty tied to clear purpose, with a rustic, almost aphoristic tone about perseverance and character. The fragment hints at self discipline and steady motivation.
Jerusalem city saved by Geddes plan for Zionist project
London reports Prof Patrick Geddes proposes shaping Jerusalem for Zionist aims while preserving its historic and romantic character. He plans Hebrew University work next year using existing buildings, with chemistry labs featured. Dr Weizmann to lead biochemical research. Geddes also envisages a Palestine museum and keeping archaeological treasures from leaving the country.
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London
Patrick Geddes
Jerusalem
Zionist Organization
Aimost
Pnelent
Gordie
Hebrew University
Weixmanh
Owen's College
Manchester
Geddes
Palestine
Athletic Stag and Vaudeville Fundraiser Planned
Forest Park police announce an athletic stag and vaudeville event on Friday night April 0 at the Forest Park grillpent to raise funds for a new police motor ambulance. The program features wrestling matches boxing, vaudeville acts, singers and a battle, with ten refreshments, tickets offered at the Misherden office and other Madison Street outlets.
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Forest Park
Miherden
Madison «Treut
Rehearsals Begin for Mikado at Patmourie League Hall
The Pat mouie Community league hosts Mikado rehearsals at 7441 Madison Street to support the Meter ful hall fund. Rehearsals are every Monday and Thursday at 7:30, with opportunities for chorus members and a children’s dance class led by Miss Alfreda Bockelman. Julie Castor and William Reed announce a June wedding. Miss Castor is Oak Park Proviso High School staff and student favorite.
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Hohentsads
Patmouie Community League
Meterful Hall Fund
Madison Street
Hermaa Ollers
Cherry Canter
Proviso Township
Hgh School
Terbert Eugene Caster
North Elmwood Avenue
Oak Park
William Leonard Reed
Chicago
Castor
Theigh School
Asd
Scout Notes Troop One Meeting At Gorield School
The March 24 gathering of Scout Troop One at Gorield School drew twenty scouts. After a business session they adjourned and enjoyed a wreath game and music filled the air reflecting on Byron. The troop contributed $2 to the Maine Memorial fund.
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Gorield School
Hwe
Trog
Maine Memorial Fund
Large Confirmation Class At Lutheran Group
Large confirmation class at the Lutheran group from St Youle church lists Elsie Desens Ella Lueason Adeline Hale Mabel Zahn Kiwird Berg Lester Kntpning Elmer Luesson Theodora Manfred Fret Idee John Rudalpl Walter Trefchelt and Fred Wled. American Legion notes describe a vibrant community evening at Forest Park post 41 and its auxiliary with Miss Shirley Ray performing singing and dancing and a telegramed resolution to National Commander D Ollier about compensation issues for veterans. The next meeting is set for April 16 with emphasis on important votes and the Ladies Auxiliary gains temporary charter as Forest Park Unit No. 8.
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St. Youle Church
Elsie Desens
Ella Lueason
Adeline Hale
Mabel Zahn
Kiwird Berg
Lester Kntpning
Elmer Luesson
Theodora Manfred
Fret Idee
John Rudalpl
Walter ‘Trefchelt
Fred Wled
Commanity Club
Farest Park Post
No. 41
American Legion
la. Wew
Shirley Ray
Nickle
Amerigo
Provixe
Schlupp
Murex
Ark
Honota
Forest ‘Park
Ehair
Bnefit
Ladies Auxiary
Te Mational
Forest Park
Elle
Wouen
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Hobo
Interchurch World Movement
Loula City Hall
Indy
Byron
Conlon Bros
Willard
America Legion
D* Olller
Washington
Congress
Tay Tochefoucwatd
Lathrop
Local Securities
Illinois
Investment Department
Public Service Company
Northern
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