Paraguan diplomat advocates US style unity and tariff repeal
Mr. Allen Gomez, now in Washington as Paraguay's commercial attache, traced his diplomacy from 1939 to 1938 travels through Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and other nations. He argued Latin America is a misnomer and urged tariff elimination among 22 American republics to improve regional relations and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Allen-Gomez
Ascension
Paraguay
Thie Weg
Washington, Duc
Legation
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Belvie
Chile
Peru
Columbia
Honduras
Panama
Mexico
Gomez
Lfe
South America
Americas
Canada
Haiti
Bolivia
Latin- America
America
Markham Infantile Paralysis Fund Surpasses Quota
Chairman Paul M. Hatch reports Markham exceeded its National Foundation quota by 5714 with the March of Dimes method. McClurgy School contributions pushed the total, the school overran by 41 percent, and 43 percent of the total came from student rooms. First graders presented a Roosevelt Diamond Jubilee portrait in a February ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Hatch
Infantile Paralysis Fund
Markham
National Foundation
March of Dimes
McClaugry
Andi
Sislaff
Gouwens
Ranney
Fto
Tooma
Roceevelt
Firstsgrade-Rooee
Community Church Service Feature By District Superintendent
Fragmentary notes describe a Community Church service at 6:48 a m with Sunday school, a conference, supper, and a distinguished speaker, District Superintendent, visiting at the home of a local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiohurch
Elf
Petition Drives High School District Vote In Suburban Area
A petition with 123 signatures from Tinley Park Oak Forest and Markham seeks a high school district split. If approved taxes rise from 1.18 to 1.59 with warrants possible to cover expenses per war priorities. A five member board would decide future high school attendance while Rich Township opposes the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Aekcbads
Gi Ghrvaltang
Anthony ‘Teenminig
Noble Puffer
Tinley Park
Oak Forest
Markham
Houston
Rich Township
Forest Ridge Club Hos American Home Program
The Forest Ridge Womans Club hosts a February 18 meeting at 1 30 p m at Mrs R H Hodgman home. Mrs Wenstrand and Mrs Ziemetz serve as hostesses. The American Home and Art departments lead the program with Mrs Wm Erp presenting Mrs Joseph Jaeger on color in material and paint. Mrs Triesthman and Mrs Morrow will attend as guests. Sven Girrall Jr will play two clarinet solos and Mrs Hodgman will lead current topics discussion.
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Forest Ridge Club
Hos
Forest Ridge Womans Club
R. H Hodgman
P. M. Wenstrand
F. X. Ziemetz
American Home and Art Departments
Wm. Erp
American Home
Joseph J Jaeger
J . Triesthman
Wenstrand
Elmer A. Morrow
Sven Girrall, Jr
Hodgman
Deputy Collector at Markham Civic Club Meeting
The Civic Club of Markham holds its regular meeting in McClaughry school auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday February 20. Speaker Martin H. O'Connor deputy internal collector will discuss tax returns and show charts. Meeting open to the public including nearby villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham Civic Club
Civic Club of
Markham
McClaughry School
Everning
Martin H. O’connor
Wiha
Miramciam Women’s Club creates February meeting notes
The Miramciam group held a meeting under Mrs Ralph Nout with guest Ice Red Cross instructor. Handbooks are scarce, and a fee of one dollar plus forty cents is noted for the handbook. Titled events and costs are listed. remarks mention expenses for laundry and sewing materials.
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Marighau
Womens
Che
Atstee
Mxs
Ralph
Fox
Sts
Red Cross
Anil
Village defense meet sets plan for fire protection
On Friday February 13 volunteers will gather at the defense headquarters at 7 30 p m to organize village fire protection. Wm Olsson leads the meeting as special policemen plan air raid siren purchase for postwar use. Defense Council urges all adults to submit volunteer forms at headquarters promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Wm. Olssn
Markham
Kletzke
Defense Council
Bremen Townsend Club Officers for 1942
Mrs Horney president Edna Horney leads Bremen Townsend Club with I J Morrow as vice president Fannie Prince second vice president Rose Weinberger secretary treasurer Maxwell as Chicago Club No 9 president guest speaker at March rally. Next meeting set for Tuesday February 17 at 8 pm at Mrs Horney's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Townsend Club
Edna Horney
I. J Morrow
Fannie Prince
Rose Weinberger
Dr. Maxwell
Club No. 9
Chicago
Horney
Boy Scouts Rescue Ill Man From Flood Scene
Johnny Schmidt and Gonzalo Pedron assisted by John Busch a school director rescued 47 year old Mr Arcucci during a flood in Oak Forest. Schmidt used his boat to bring Arcucci to the Oak Forest institution. Officers Simpson and Sehulis arrived but found the rescue already complete.
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Johnny Schmidt
Gonzalo Pedron
Oak Forest Boy Scouts
John Busch
Arcucci
159Th
Forest
Schmidt
Oak Forest Institution
Simpson and
Sehulis
McClaughry School Hosts Lincoln Birthday Air Raid Drill
McClaughry School closed February 12 for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. An orderly air raid practice occurred. eighth graders begin tryouts for a play titled Singe: aomt'a. Boys and girls wear uniforms while a visiting commander sends letters to the boys away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
McClaughry
Boy Scouts Carry Colors At Abea Church Event
In a local event at Abea Church the Boy Scouts, led by Schulz and Edward Brochanea, carried the colors in a ceremonial observance. The readable text notes a parade-like scene with troop leaders and church participants involved in the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy ‘Scouts
Schulz
Edward Brochanea
Held meeting at chairman's home tonight
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a meeting being held at the chairman's residence tonight. No further readable details on participants or agenda are available.
Valentine Party for Christian Youth Crusaders
The Christian Youth Crusaders plan a Valentine party at 7 pm Saturday in the church. At the Sunday school board meeting Carl Nauerth was elected leader of the group, which meets Sundays at 6 pm. J W Shipley of Harvey Christian Church will speak at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Youth “Crusadiers
Carl Nauerth
J W. Shipley
Harvey Christian Church
Park Committee Den Mothers Meet At Mrs Minor Home
A Park committee and Den Mothers gathering occurred Wednesday evening February 11 at Mrs. Donald Minor home. Mrs. Farr Landry is named Den Mother of Den 5. Cubs from that den will meet at her home every Tuesday after school.
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Park Committee
Donald Minor
Farr Landry
Legion Auxiliary Eighth District Meeting Reported
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Walter Valentine’s home with part of the evening devoted to initiation. Ten Markham women attended the February 5 Eighth District meeting in Harvey. Mrs Geo James of the Markham Unit participated in the pageant America as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter Valentine
Markham
Harvey
Geo. James
America
Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband and Father
Mrs Laycoax and children express gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings received after the death of their husband and father.
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Laycoax
Winter Variety Show by Markham PTA
The Markham PTA's ways and means committee presents the Winter Variety Show this Friday and Saturday February 13 and 14. Chairman Mrs Glenn Kiner has been ill, but the committee continues the project. Tickets available from any PTA member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Markham Pta
Glenn Kiner
PTA
Weeman Daughter Returns After Appendectomy
Aletha Weeman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Weeman of 4110 W 148th street is home from Ingalls Men Social Hospital Harvey where she was rushed a week ago for an appendectomy.
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Aletha Weeman
George Weeman
148Th Street
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Markham Infantile Paralysis Fund
Markwam
Community Church
Aa Eetty Toithank
Burt
Boy
McCclaughry School News
Logis
Banada
Christian
Crusaders
BOY Scout Cubs
Legion Auxiliary
Winfer
Valentine
Arey 14
Notioga
Sherman Avenue
Posen
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