American Legion News Roundup of Pinochle and Membership Drive
The column reports last week's pinochle winners A Bonse first Alice Pilz second Mrs J Matthiesen third A Vander Vene fourth. It notes upcoming pinochle party Friday April 20 and a membership airplane round up April 6 to 29 with prizes. It mentions Commander Nelsons ill son Comrade Gilbert ill and a meeting Tuesday April 24 at 8 pm. The piece ends with a local filling station anecdote about an exchange over oil.
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J. G. Thul
A. Bonse
Alice Pilz
Gilbert
Angelo
Legion Auxiliary Plans April Meeting and Poppy Day
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules its regular meeting for Thursday April 26 at 8 p m in the Legion rooms. Officers urged to attend. A Poppy Day push follows with volunteers needed. A facial will be offered after the meeting by Claire Stead. Mrs Mable Nelson remains home with scarlet fever in the family.
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Legion Rooms
Plunkett
Our Savior’s Church
Mrs. McDonald
Claire Stead
Flandersfield
Mable Nelson
Roland
Ripley
Cora Miller
Mildred
McCarthy
McDonald
Schroder
Wiebke
Viola
Mabel
Girl Scouts Court of Honor Meeting and Scout Day Notes
The report covers a Tuesday April 10 Court of Honor meeting at 3 40 and a Monday April 16 Scout day with test study. It notes Esther Willey starting a redesign in her wat and Nea Stobbs to begin next week. The group also weaves mats and condemns “Bargains” as wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Archer and Riverdale Battle for Norton Trophy Crown
Acme hosts the annual basketball game for the President Norton trophy amid a tied standings race. Archer features stars Keweza Rise Roos Grove Karsters Fletcher, while Riverdale lists Faden Freberg Koval Petit Fanson Wahl Stoffle. Admission 35 cents. game starts at 7 p.m. at Harvey.
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Acme
President Norton
Archer
Riverdale
Archer Ave
Keweza
Rise
Roos
Grove Karsters
Fletcher
Faden
Freberg
Koval
Petit
Fanson
Wahl
Stoffle
Harvey
National Parks Stamps Planned with Presidential Set Details
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is resuming work on a 25 stamp Presidential series due in December. Formerly 17 presidents have appeared, with four to be omitted. Living individuals cannot be depicted. discussion includes Hoover and FDR excluded, and debate over John Tyler’s eligibility amid secession ties. Connecticut and Wisconsin park scene commemoratives slated for July and August. Further data to follow.
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Connecticut
Wisconsin
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U. S
Hoover
F. D. Roosevelt
John Tyler
Virginia
Confederate Congress
Franklin PTA elects officers for May term
At the April Franklin PTA meeting last Thursday the annual election chose Mrs. Lena Fadtke as president Mrs. Elaine Koenig as vice president Miss Hazel Melin secretary Mrs. Marion Henry treasurer and Miss Myrtle Dillner historian Lena Fadtke will be the state convention delegate this week in Springfield A May 5 dance carnival is planned at Lincoln school auditorium with booths dancing refreshments and good times assured.
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Franklin Parent Teacher Asociation
Lena Fadtke
Elaine Koenig
Hazel Melin
Marion Henry
Myrtle Dillner
Sue Wise
Elaine Keente
Franklin P. T. A
Springfield
Lincoln School
Lincoln P. T. A. plans repayment for Younker trip
The Lincoln P. T. A. executive council and Ways and Means chair plan to repay Mrs. Younker for financing her Springfield convention trip. They expect her insights to benefit the association and urge attendance at the May meeting for a report. Alma Colwell thanks all who funded the Smoky movie show.
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Russell H. Haskin
The
Lincoln P. T. A
Ways and Means
Younker
Springfield
Ways and Means Committee
Alma Colwell
T. S. H. S. J. C. P. T. A. Meeting at Harvey High
The T T H S and J C P T A meets April 24 at the Harvey high school auditorium. Ten minute faculty talks cover high school and junior college programs with music by Mrs Naomi West of Dolton. Refreshments served by Dolton Riverdale and South Holland members. president away at convention.
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Russell Il Haskin
Harvey
Naomi West
Dolton
Cowing
Springfield
Riverdale
South Holland
Elmer Maughan
Thornton Township School
The Good Parties Are the Ones You Miss
A reflective line notes how social gatherings linger in memory after they pass, suggesting value in absence and the ache of departed celebrations. It frames missed companionship as a lasting, understated public good.
Dolton Park Club Seeks Players For Upcoming Practices
The notice invites players to attend Dolton Park sessions, with the first practice on Thursday night and next week’s sessions Monday and Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Call Dolton 738 to join, and players are accepted by the team. All are urged to turnout, both veterans and newcomers.
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Dolton
Dolton Park
Dolton Clowns to Host Phoenix in Sunday Baseball at Dolton Park
Dolton Park Clowns schedule another practice Sunday at Dolton Park facing Phoenix with game slated for 2 30 pm. The roster lists Kortuin Neath Kil lum Charvot Craig Albrecht Schmidt Carnowski Tillison Linz Heit mann Faber Kline. A Dalton Park Athletic Boosters Club is organized to support local sports and an April 20 meeting will elect officers.
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Dolton Clowns
Dolton Park
Phoenix
Dolton Park Clowns
Kortuin
Neath
Killum
Charvot
Craig
Albrecht
Schmidt
Carnowski
Tillison
Linz
Heitmann
Faber
Kline
Dalton Park
Michigan City
Joliet
West Pullman Park League Elects Officers First Game May First
West Pullman Park Baseball League elected officers at a recent meeting with Forrest Lull as President G F Piddelke as Vice President Frank Kiss as Secretary and Frank Smith as Treasurer Six last year’s teams including Riverdale Mohawks As sumptions West Pullman A A Verhovay A A and Hesser's Placerdale Boosters were represented Three new teams South Side Bob o Links Chesterfield Verhovays and White Eagles sought entry Inclement weather postponed last Sunday’s game with Pullman A A Ilaas Struven aims to book a strong opponent for next Sunday and if not arranged the squad will endure a tough workout.
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West Pullman Park Baseball League
Forrest Lull
G. F Piddelke
Frank Kiss
Frank Smith
Riverdale Mohawks
Assumptions
All-Nations
West Pullman A. A
Verhovay A. A
Hesser
Placerdale Boosters
Bob-o-Links
Chesterfield Verhovays
White Eagles
Pullman A. A
Ilaas Struven
Arrows Begin 1934 Season With Strengthened Roster
The Arrows start their 1934 campaign at Arrow Park on Sunday with a strengthened lineup. New pitcher Chuck Marcus and third baseman Herb Pilz join Carl Sellin to boost the club after last year’s pitching weaknesses. The opener against the Assumptions at 2:00 p m marks the first practice game before the April 29 league start at West Pullman Park.
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Arrows
Chuck” Marcus
Herb” Pilz
The
Dalton Clowns
Carl Sellin
Chicago
West Pullman Park
Arrow Park
E. I
Dolton Park Rainbows Elect Officers And Plan Schedule
The Rainbows held their first meeting of the year electing John Towne as secretary treasurer and Glen Powers as manager. They formed plans for the season and considered joining the Riverdale League, which is currently deformed. The club hopes to play two league games per week with two open nights.
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Rainbows
John Towne
Glen Powers
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