Public School News On Thrift Stamp Drive And Bonds
Public school reporters note the Thrift Stamp drive proceeds with many families purchasing stamps and several parents agreeing to take weekly allotments. The article lists numerous students and parents involved, including Walter Min and Joseph Zander, and mentions government pledge cards being distributed through the school. Some families have yet to sign but plan to continue supporting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Lan
Thrift Stampa Innur
Walter Jlelekes
Joseph Zander
Thrift Stampecky
Annie Hoolure
George Yemkow
Albert England
Anna Kristufek
Norman’ Nimmer
Lucila Miller
Marinv Guardalabene
Walter Heltakes
Loraine Vanek
Lillian Reichardt
la Verne Schiuidt
Evelyn Lofmana
Marie Osenberg
Walter Sion
Lilian Misch
Edward Forroued
Eleanor Trovat
George Qemkow
Annie Kealuro
Fred Lorenz
Aller Schwan
Frank
Luelle Miller
Eni Sell
Wumpa
Joseph Gengler
Garfield School News Highlights and Student Activities
Garfield School notes show staff editor names, thrift stamp sales by Miss Houck’s route, and Red Cross fund collection. Students Olver Irene’s garden nature study, recalls sick list recoveries, and seniors receive class pins and caterer duties while rehearsals and war effort items appear among the day’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Wilson
William Cutton
Lave Gokl
Elenare
Burton
Red Cross Canteens: Pride in a Gifted French Dream Room
A letter from an American Red Cross worker details the outfitting of a canteen in France. Bright blue walls, white ceilings, colored stencils, and two portraits of American and French soldiers decorate a room meant for 12 men, with plans for a larger space to serve up to 1,000. The facility features a kitchen, recreation areas, and free roasting for bakers, while staff describe pride in cleanliness, comfort, and morale boosting meals amid wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kirkpatrick
Mise T
Sega
Ap & Recreation Room
de Beaux Art
Beckett
Kirkpatrick Isoo
France
Too Young to Keep Gas Masks On War Aid by Red Cross
A fragmented piece praises American Red Cross relief efforts in France and Italy during wartime. It notes Red Cross cars delivering aid to French hospitals, clothing for French children from war zones, and efforts at Evian near the Franco Swiss border, urging government action aligned with relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Crow
Toul
Nancy
Crom
France
Germany
Evian
Hed Crossan
Italy
Hay-Burners and Oxen Trains of Civil War Era Rail Line
An account recalls the Memphis, El Paso & Pacific railroad a 40 mile line between Marshall Texas and Shreveport Louisiana run during the Civil War by John Higginson. The quirky system used oxen as motive power with Higginson serving in many roles and charging passengers 25 cents, freight by rate, and a triweekly schedule despite no competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noue
Memphis
el Paso
Paci
Marshall
Tez
Shreveport
John Higginson
Higginson
Garher
Mr. Higginson
Gloreveport
United States
Haltimere & Olte
Teath
Guide for Road Engineers and Standard Testing Forms
In a cooperative effort to uniform road work across states the Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering of the U S Department of Agriculture issued standard testing methods sampling procedures reporting forms and specimen forms. Department Bulletin No 650 details these standards to aid federal aid participation and consistency nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Public Roads
Rursl Aengineering
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Good Roads Urged to Boost Rail Transport and Commerce
The piece argues for strong road construction to complement rail lines, enabling regular truck service with rationed facilities to handle vast national production. It stresses that output beyond local needs loses value if not efficiently delivered to factories and consumers, safely and predictably.
Noted Soldier Honor Above Parade In French and Indian War Tale
Fragment from a reminiscence recalls French troops marching from Rhode Island to Virginia without uttering a complaint about scarce provisions. It honors soldiers for whom honor outweighs mere dress parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paren Nkiin
Hin Mamoire
Rhode Island
Virginia
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Maceasary
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Rockford
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Rohn & Grahl Funeral Directors
Geichenbestatter
Madison Brrant
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Oak Park
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Austin
Eimhuret
Delco
Elgin Auto Repair Works
Elgin Ave
American Can Co
Charles Road & Seventh
Maywood, Ill
Eaton-Crane & Pike’s Standard Selections
Forest Park Review
Madison Street
Fersat Park
Otto E. Lover
Madison
Tel
Speedway Inn
Fred B. Brink
Henry D. Schumacher
Twelfth St. Col. Elgin Ave
Notary Publie
Lowe- Bros
W. Madison St
Vietrola XI
Dvorak
Madiven
Chicago Telephone Company
Harlem State Savings Bank
W. ¥. Grobser, Pron
Ceshler
Iren J
LANGE
Ve. B. Herrick
F. Harri
VicePree
Ernest Reich
Asi't Cashier
EA. Cummings
F. Haase
Conrad Michalsky
F. Qrosser
Eingeldt
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WM. Meyer
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