Area Scouts Build Hope Ship Models For Fundraiser
Boy Scout troop 154 at Blackhawk Park built scale models of the USS Hope for a fundraising dinner. Led by Alan Schrachta and Ron Lewandowski, the 200 hour effort produced over 100 component boats to boost donations for the People to People Health Foundation and international medical aid.
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Blackhawk Park
Jeremiah Nolan
Midwest Committee
USS Hope
Ac ‘Ital
People To People Health Foundation
Pri
Vate
Trean
Alan Schrachta
Dickens
Ron Lewandowski
Ron Nasello
Boy Scout Troop
Model Aids Real Thing 134 Dinner For Hope Operation
Scouts contributed about 200 man hours to build the models used in a fundraising dinner supporting the Hope operation. The event aims to raise funds for continued operation and community support.
Bethel Church Honors Couples on Anniversaries
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Hirsch and Springfield held a Sunday service honoring couples on milestone anniversaries. Oscar Buergers marked 60 years on August 21, and Jens Knudsen observed 50 years. both families hosted open houses that evening. Reverend Martin Buerger of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St Louis preached, honoring his parents and the Knudsens.
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Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hirsch
Springfield
Fever Farm
Moarriades Af Tern
Oscar Buergers
Wabansia
Jens Knudsens
Wrightwood
Martin Buerger
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
St Louis
Knudsens
Buerger
PKU Screening Advocates Hail Illinois Program
Illinois mandatory PKU screening for newborns is endorsed by two medical expert committees. The IAMR credits the program with saving 18 babies from mental retardation in 18 months and notes revised screening procedures will be mailed to 14,000 Illinois physicians by the State Medical Society and the Department of Public Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Ilinois Association For
IAMR
Illinois State Medical Society Committee On
Illinois Department of Public Health
Youths flee after alarm at home on Hamlin Street
Mrs. Clara Michael, 72, watering her lawn at 2430 N Hamlin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, cried for police as two youths in tan jackets fled after breaking in through a rear basement door. They stole $20 before neighbors alerted authorities.
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N. Hamlin
Clara Michael
Pilgrimage at Camp Wonderland Near Antioch
The Salvation Army hosts the 18th annual Labor Day pilgrimage at Camp Wonderland northwest of Antioch Illinois from September 1 to 4. Lt Col Gordon A Foubister says inspirational meetings outdoor recreation and a special music program will headline with bands from Rockford and Pilgrimage String Band. Meals lodging and nursery care are available. reservations via Northern Illinois Division at 6965 Belmont or 622 9500.
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Salvation Army
Camp Wonderland
Antioch
Gordon A. Foubister
Northern Illinois Division
Rockford
Belmont
Wisconsin
Don’t Abandon Summer Pets Plea From Animal Welfare League
The Animal Welfare League reports it is illegal to abandon animals in Illinois with penalties up to $200. Read at 6224 S. Wabash, the league urges vacationers not to abandon pets when leaving resorts or cottages.
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Plea of League
Illinois
Animal Welfare League
S. Wabash
Sailor visits Liberia for independence anniversary aboard USS John W Weeks
Boatswain's Mate Third Class Doil P. Stone and the crew of the USS John W Weeks assisted Liberia in celebrating its 120th anniversary of independence in Monrovia. The destroyer hosted officers and men of the Liberian National Coast Guard during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Doil P. Stone
USN
James L. Stone
N. Redvale
Monrovia
John W Weeks
Liberian National Coast Guard
Seaman Siegmand Serves On Seventh Fleet Destroyer
Seaman Randy J. Siegmand of the U S Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Herman J Siegmund of 4928 Augusta, is a crew member of the Seventh Fleet destroyer USS Hollister which recently completed a year as a permanent unit in the Western Pacific. The real test of any man's worth is his influence on youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy J. Siegmand
USN
Herman J. Siegmund
Augusta
Seventh Fleet
Hollister
Western
Pacific
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Dennis Brase
Jim Krzeminski
Tom and
Jim Strozewski
John Schrachta
Michael Doll
Rick Nasello
Lynn Schrachta
Marlene Hale
New York
Dja
The
Hope
Tiffin Theatre
Walter Mathau
Roinger Steveixs
Bert Morse
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
Jason Robards
George Segal
EL Dorado
Elva's Beauty Salon
West Grand
Mary Ann Parker
New
W. Armitage Ave
Allianca
Alliance Savings
Fullerton Avenue
Long
Chicago
Othei
Des
Bethel Church
PKU
Peti
W. North Ave
and and Hamlin
7Th Fleet
Eric
A. Schweitzer Optometrist
W. North
North Avenue
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