Legion Membership and Dues Rules Noted in 1930s Record
The article outlines a judge advocate ruling that a veteran with one year of unpaid dues faces expulsion from the American Legion, with potential criminal penalties for wearing the organization’s emblem in Illinois. It also notes Legion Day at Century of Progress on Saturday August 5 and dues renewal offers for 1933 and 1988 cards, plus a membership list for Paul Gall Post for 1935 and a long roster of members. The item reports that James Johnson, the national commander, announced the Legion’s compliance with the national recovery act, detailing salary and hours adjustments affecting 171 people, and includes various names and affiliations within the post.
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American Legion
Illinois
Legion
Century of Progress
American Legion Or Legion Auxiliary
Paul Gall Post
Edw
H. Albrecht
Adolph Lambert
Henry F. Albrecht
John Lambert
John Bartalona Gilbert P. Lane Ray
Baumgartner Petes
Fred Belz
Herman Belz
Chas
A .Beseman
Hershel S. Bock
Elmer Boenger
August Bonse
Wilmer Bonse
Hugh Brennan
L. A. Brookfelt
L. Edw
Brookfelt
Christ Bultman
James Campanile
Lou C. Casano
Arthur Casani
A. W. Claussen
George Colwell
Stanley Dalton
Andrew Draws
Otto Ehlers
Roy Gall Andrew Garry Louis C. Gerbe
Russell Gibson Rich
A. Gilbert Ang
Giovanna
National Organization of the Legion
United States
National Organization of the American Legion
Washington
American Legion Publishing Corporation
Dolton Stamp Club issues Century of Progress stamps
The Dolton Stamp Club announces Century of Progress stamps in imperforated sheets of 25 with no gum and valid for postage. They go on sale August 25 at the Philatelic station in Chicago and August 28 at the Century of Progress station in the General exhibits building. They will be sold only in full sheets and not at other post offices.
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Century of Progress
Philatelic Station
Chicago
General Exhibits
Elks Hold Royal Welcome For New Grand Exalted Ruler
Harvey Lodge Elks and Blue Island lodge welcomed Walter F. Meyer the newly elected Grand Exalted Ruler and past grand officers before about 500 members. Roseland Harvey and Blue Island drum corps provided music. Aiming for 25 000 Legionnaires in Elks lodges nationwide. Initiation set for Armistice Day November 11. A grand parade featured nearly one hundred Harvey Lodge members assisting reception of Grand officers. An upcoming picnic is planned for Washington Park race course on Sunday August 1 jointly by Harvey and Chicago lodges.
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Walter F. Meyer
E. R. Judge Thompson
Blue Island Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Legion
Roseland
Harvey
Blue Island
Elks Order
Elks Lodges
Harvey Lodge
Rina Island
Washington Park Race Course
Chicago
American Legion Auxiliary Hikes and Parade at Expo
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a Junior Auxiliary hike on Saturday August 12 meeting at Riverdale village hall at 10 30 AM and hiking to Camp Awhile bringing lunch wieners and buns. An American Legion and Auxiliary day at A Century of Progress occurs Saturday August 5 1938 with gate admission 85 cents and two for one concession tickets.
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Riverdale
Amercian Legion
Legion
Dolton Tennis Club Match Results and Entry Details
Dolton hosts West Pullman Park in a July match with results across women and men divisions. Key outcomes include Coughlin defeating OBrien in women's singles and Wolczek edging Kleinz in men’s singles. Outsider entrants for Labor Day tourney due by August 8 with entry fee 25c, club members 10c, via Frank Kleinz. eliminations start August 11.
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West Pullman Park
Dolton
M. Coughlin
C. O’brien
J. Tomek
L. Fadtke
H. Mrenceso
L .Treftz
H. Rudloff
R. Feldman
H. Mrensco
L. Lembcke
F. DeMette
H. Franke
T. Fonfera
Ed. Kleinz
W. Wolczek
F. Kleinz
M. Ackerman
H. Pilz
W .Wolczek
T. Fonfora
Frank Kleinz
Mohawks Rally to Defeat Falcons in Tight 5-4 Victory
The Mohawks beat the U S Falcons 5-4 in a tight first round battle as Hinze and the Homax benefited from timely hits. Wilbur and Herb Hinze led the win with five hits for the day while Herb limited the Falcons to seven hits. Next Sunday the Mohawks face the Gouwens Cardinals at Riverdale Park.
Ivanhoe Cardinals Crush Arrows In Late Start Win
Ivanhoe Cardinals defeated the Arrows 8 to 3 in five innings behind 1H Verney's bat and J McCloskey's pitching. Muskie Verney homer drove in two, N Verney had two doubles and a single with four RBIs as Ivanhoe solidified its Inter-Community league lead with 7 wins and 2 losses. The Mohawks trail, with next games set August 15 at Mohawk field and August 10 at Ivanhoe field against Dalton Parks before a Sunday road trip to Blue Island.
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Ivanhoe Cardinals
Arrows
Verney
J. McCloskey
Muskie Verney
N. Verney
Cardinals
Mohawks
Mohawk Field
Blue Island
Dalton Parks
Ivanhoe Field
Dolton Clowns Baseball at Dolton Park Next Sunday
Dolton Clowns backed by local business men stage a ball game at Dolton Park next Sunday afternoon. The home team will strive each inning to build or erase a lead in a spirited community matchup.
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Dolton Park
Dolton Clowns
Mohawks Schedule Two Postponed Inter Community League Games
Mohawks have two postponed games against the Arrows and the Dolton A C. Members should be on the diamond ready to play by 6 15. Due to early darkness only five innings can be played. plan to start earlier for seven innings.
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Petty Ahve Sek Fee Atte Tar
Hasenee
Shekeie
Bssia Dolton A.C
Arrows
Mohawks
The
Dolton A. C
Dolton A C Defeat Arrows In Twilight League Clash
Dolton A C won their last third round game from the Arrows 12 to 7 and lost Sunday to Cashman Boosters 7 to 4. Schultz pitched eight hits and 13 strikeouts as the A C s outhit the Boosters 10 to, with next games set for Blue Island Merchants at Fan's Park on August 6 and Ivanhoe Cardnals at the Cards diamond on August 10.
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Dolton A. C
Arrows
Cashman Boosters
Boosters
Sheen
Schultz
A. C
A. G’s
Fan’s Park
Blue Island
Blue Island Merchants
Ivanhoe Cardinals
Harmonies Fall to Wolverines in 12 10 Inning Setback
The Harmonies were defeated by the colored Wolverines 12 to 10 in 10 innings after a three hour game marked by disputed umpires calls and recurring errors. Schmidt endured five errors while Mottinger and Pellegrini had one each as Wolverines logged 17 hits off Pellegrini Mottinger and Sharkey. Tyler doubled lead off, Peters reached on a triple, Russell advanced, and Schmidt overthrew to center allowing the winning run to score amid late game chaos. The box score notes two base hits for Mottinger Sharkey 2 Mader Tyler 2 and Sharkey credited with three base hits. The teams planned a game at West Pullman Park against the Verhovay Jrs at 3 p.m.
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Mohawks
U. S. Falcons
Falcons
Tin Multahs
Add Cally
Scherkas
W. Hinze
Simnick
Hinze
Vern” Rust
Bob” Neath
Rust
Schmall
Harry Struven
Altringer
Kasha
Herb” Hinze
Flahive
Laurel
Hinze Brothers
Wilbur
Herb
Willie
Gouwens Cardinals
Riverdale Park
West Pullman A. A
West Pullman A
South Side Falcons
Oe Verhovay A. A
Hessers Placerdale Boosters Sclakoap
Wolverines
Schmidt
Mottinger
Pellegrini
Sharkey
Thomas
Sanders
Tyler
Peters
Russell
Bouchard
Paddy
Harmony A.C
Mader
West Pullman Park
Verhovay Jrs
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