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until a shortthe season.ears he was | Patriotic Enthusiasmmines in this ember of last at the Union Peru when he )ecause of ill-wn among the nationality inBy Asbestos WorkersJune Smi in France on I came to the ring Valley in miner duringidow, Mary; a ez, of Detroit, Frank Bartels, v, Eugene Lei-d at 2 o’clock rom the Barto es were con-jmbers of the e. Burial wasm.tesidHugh Mulligan, Spring Valley’s distinguished townsman, is again to the front with a display of genuine Americanism. Asbestos workers were needed at Pearl Harbor and other Pacific outposts to work under navalsupervision. Lieut. Commander Robert Twyman contacted Hugh Mulligan, head of the Chicago Asbestos Workers’ union. This is what the commander said:“Never have I witnessed such a display of patriotic enthusiasm as was exhibited by the members of the Chicago Asbestos Workers’ Union, one of the smaller units of local building trade artisans. These men are essential in naval construction, being entrusted with proper coverage of all piping abroad ships of the fleet.“When appeal was made for replacements at Pearl Harbor, it was difficult to keep the entire union membership from answering the call. “Twenty-five were needed. These Chicago lads felt it a privilege and honor to be selected.”To WedThe appro; June Smith,made known her sister, M Cleveland stannouncemerPrizes we Harry Daft, ger, La Sail Spring Vail Mosbach, OgMiss Smitl Illinois Iowa La Salle, wi Gilbert Stue of Mr. and 1 719 Webste Sunday, Api be performeT exacoationing board es for purchase on the openingChangeEach man volunteering for the naval service was given $100 from the union funds.b 9 Tbo1Pat Maho nection Mai Service stal the past twlt;M/mi nmonl
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De Pue Leader
De Pue, Illinois, US
Fri, Mar 06, 1942
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