Arlington Fourth of July Sparks Community Pride
Arlington Heights plans a full day of events for the Fourth of July. A morning parade features about a score of floats led by fire department units, a band region, and scouts with prizes offered. Afternoon concerts games and an aerial circus with H. J. Byrd are planned, with fireworks in the evening and a Lions Club led dance under an eight piece orchestra. The Lions Club manages the event as a community affair costing about 1500 dollars.
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Arlington Heights
H. J. Byrd
H. J
F. O. Militzer
Chicago
Lions Club
Pretty Graduation Exercises at St James School
A crowded St James Catholic school crowd attended a fine program Sunday night. Seventh and Eighth Grade girls wore rainbow colored dresses for dances and the rose dance. Health project winners Alice Goerger and Francis Mertes received badges from community nurse Miss Martha Jackson. Room prizes were Lions club pictures. Diplomas were awarded for 109 percent teeth and good penmanship. Commencement address by Rev John T Wagener.
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St. James’ Catholic
Alice Goerger
Francis Mertes
Martha Jackson
Lions Club
John T. Wagener
St. James Church
Konjola Promises Swift Relief Says Illinois Grocer
A Caseyville Illinois grocer Mr Harry Kersey testifies Konjola relieved his stomach pain and fatigue after three bottles and reports improved sleep appetite and vigor. He cites a full six to eight bottle course for best results and notes Arlington Heights Siebure's drug store stocks Konjola along with other druggists in the region.
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Harry Kersey
Konjola
Grocer
Caseyville
Ill
Arlington Heights
Siebure
Immense Crowd At Lutheran Picnic In Arlington Heights
A record crowd attended St. Peter's Lutheran day school picnic at the Old People's Home grounds in Arlington Heights. Students, with the town band, performed songs and drills while stunt games sparked laughter. Proceeds covered all expenses and funded library extensions for the school.
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Lutheran Church of
Arlington Heights
St. Peter’s Lutheran Day School
Old People’s
Oakton and
Ridge Avenues
Bids Sought for Algonquin Route 62 Paving Project
State Highway department invites bids by July 9 for paving Algonquin road Route 62 from Route 22 at Algonquin to Des Plaines via Dundee road and Mannheim River roads, a 5.75 mile segment plus a 15.8 mile stretch to Des Plaines. Project fast routes Chicago to Fox River area. Roosevelt reed widening in DuPage County also bid due July 9.
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Algonquin
Dundee Road
Des Plaines
Mannheim
River Roads
State Highway Department
Springfield
Frank T. Sheets
Higgins Road
Chicago
Fox River
Arlington Heights
Roosevelt Reed
DuPage County
Winfield
York Road
Arlington Boosters Tie and Lose in Twilight Games
The Arlington Boosters opened with a 3 all tie against the Chicago Clowns as darkness halted play. Next, they fell 3 to 2 to Sennville, giving up three runs after leading 2 to 0.
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Boosters
Chicago
Bill Diedrich
Bensenville
Roosters
Belle Plaines
Williams
Black
Battery
Finnerman
Hochenhauer
Arlington Heights to Start Real Bus Service Next Tuesday
Arlington Heights expands to a 5000 class city status as six daily round trips between Arlington Heights Mount Prospect and Jefferson Park Chicago begin next Tuesday July 1. Eastbound buses depart at 6 30 8 30 10 30 am 1 30 3 30 and 5 30 pm with Mount Prospect service ten minutes later. Westbound departures from Jefferson Park occur 5 30 7 25 9 25 am and 12 25 2 25 4 25 pm arriving Mount Prospect 12 minutes after the hour Arlington Heights 22 minutes after.
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Arlington Heights
Mount Prospect
Chicago
Prospect
Arington Heights
Jefferson Park
Cumberland
Benjamin Electric Company
Wisconsin Women Report 11-Pound Loss with Kruschen Salts
A testimonial touts Kruschen Salts for fat reduction and renewed vitality. The ad claims an 11 pound loss in six weeks, boosts energy, mood, and complexion, and promotes daily use with a 4 week bottle costing 85e. Sold by Wendt's Drug Store and other druggists nationally.
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Wendt
America
Rubber stop signs added at Davis and Campbell streets
Six rubber stop signs were placed on Davis street Arlington Heights two at Evergreen two at Dunton and one at the west side of Vail plus five on Campbell street two at Vail two at Dunion and one at Evergreen. Village Trustee Albert Goedke says crossings have caused close shaves and risk to children while drivers speed through.
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Davis Street
Arlington Heights
Evergreen
Dunton
Vail
Campbell Street
Dunion
Albert Goedke
Euclid Avenue
Davis Streets
State Road
Goedke
No Mineral Oil in Soaps Says Agriculture Dept
The Department of Agriculture states that no soaps are made with mineral oil. Only vegetable and animal fats are used in soap making.
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Department of Agriculture
Chevrolet Sales Up to Last Year
Chevrolet sales at the Zander Motor Sales dealership hold pace with last year's period as buyers seek value in a tighter market. Half of Chevrolet purchasers this year normally spend over 1000 dollars, drawn to the new Chevrolet Six for comparable or better satisfaction at a lower price. The era of re adjustment pushes consumers toward greater value per dollar. Chevrolet and Ford share 76 percent of total auto volume among 44 makes, leaving 24 percent to 42 other cars.
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Zander Motor Sales
Chevrolet
Ford
Dig for Sewer but Find Gold in Arlington
An Arlington inspector sifts a sewer trench and recounts a tale of fool s gold specimens unearthed from deep underground. He notes an old belief that a shipload of similar ore traveled to Europe in early exploration, inspiring the ore s name.
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Arlington
W. F. Meyer
Europe
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St. James School
Future Fast Motor Route
New
Arlington Boosters
Jefferson
Leonard E. Manuel
Wisconsin
Jantzen
Mallory
Nobels
FEF. J. Svoboda
Miner Street
DesPlaines
Vpeera
Campbell and
Davis Sts
Firestone
Firestone Supreme
Firestone Oldfield
Courier
OlDfield
Arlington Heights High School
the Lions Club
Courier Tires
Firestone Batteries
Guare Motor Sales
Arlington Heights, IL
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