American Legion Post Sets September Meetings and Reports
The next post meeting is Tuesday September 13 at 8 p m with delegates from the state convention to speak. Otto Ehler, new commander, reports the Rockford convention as the largest yet. Membership dues are urged by October 20 for 1989, and the District meeting moves to September 29 in Chicago Heights with officer installation. Paul Gall Post will attend the Blue Island Legion celebration on Sunday September 4, meeting at Dolton drug store at 1 p m.
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Otto Ehler
Rockford
Chicago Heights
Paul Gall Post
Blue Island
Legion
Dolton Drug Store
Pipe O Peace Marathon Sees Burke Play 144 Holes
Joe Burke of Chicago finished 144 holes at Pipe O Peace Riverdale course with a total 648 strokes. He averaged 81 over eight games with scores 76 80 80 183 78 82 83. Burke entered finals at St Andrews on Monday August 22. his caddy was Edward Tackes. Frank Porter shot a hole in one at Pipe O Peace on August 13.
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Joe Burke
Sangamon Street
Chicago
Riverdale
Burke
St. Andrews
Edward Tackes
Eggleston Avenue
Frank Porter
Woodlawn
Pipe O’ Peace Course
Card of Thanks for Jacob Stelleman
We thank neighbors and friends for flowers and car donations after the death of our father Jacob Stelleman. Special gratitude to Mr Szoursdsma for comforting words. Signed by Mrs Jennie Laws Mrs Annie Holden Mrs Susan Garrison Mr John Stelleman.
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Jacob Stelleman
Szoursdsma
Jennie Laws
Annie Holden
Susan Garrison
John Stelleman
Legion Auxiliary announces upcoming meetings and installations
The next regular Legion Auxiliary unit meeting is this Thursday at 8 p.m. The serving committee includes Mrs Krause, Mrs Kollross, Mrs McCarthy, and Mrs McGowan. An invitation is extended to members for installations in Chicago Heights on Thursday evening August 25 and Tinley Park on Saturday evening August 27.
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Krause
Kollross
McCarthy
McGowan
Chicago Heights
Tinley Park
Thanking friends for support after loss of husband and father
A family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for assistance and floral offerings after the death of their husband and father. They thank those who donated cars and Rev. Wasson for comforting words.
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Wasson
Harry Smith
Yanks Swept Doubleheader On Sunday Baseball
Riverdale Yanks won both ends of a doubleheader Sunday. In the opener they defeated the Posen Colts 12 to 3 behind E. Stomp on the mound. The second game beat the West Harvey New Moons 6 to 3 as H. Marcus led with 6 hits across both games.
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Yanks
Riverdale Yanks
Posen Colts
E. Stomp
West Harvey
New Moons
X Ale
C. Hammermeister
Couple Shot While Strolling In Thornton Forest Preserve
A young Chicago couple was slightly wounded by a stray shot while strolling near the Thornton forest preserve. Curtos Willard and Theresa Aldridge suffered leg injuries from a gun fired at a Merritt Rod and Gun club range near Mt. Glenwood cemetery. Charles Walsh Jr and his father were arrested on assault charges but released on bond. police deem the shooting unintentional.
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Thornton Forest Preserve
Curtos Willard
Olive Road
Homewood
Theresa Aldridge
Lake Park Avenue
Chicago
Charles G. Walsh, Jr
Indiana Avenue
Mt. Glenwood
Forest Preserve
Merritt Rod and Gun Club
Young Walsh
O Keefe Leads Polo Team on Flynn Day at Lincolnshire
County Clerk Michael J Flynn hosts a celebration at Lincolnshire featuring a water polo match between the J A C championship team and an invited opponent. The program includes swimming and diving demonstrations by Adolph Kiefer Claudia Eckert and others. Raymond O Keefe Jr public relations manager captains the L A C team en route to Bermuda for Interocean play with a return stop in New York for a national championship game.
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O’keefe
Michael Flynn
Michael J. Flynn
Lincolnshire
J.A.C
Adolph Kiefer
Claudia Eckert
Raymond O'Keefe, Jr
Weep No More Lady Spoilt by Makeup Advice
A quip about a fair lady being advised not to weep for fear of ruining makeup, reflecting lighthearted era speech and social norms. The line conveys a playful tone rather than a full event. No further context or people are provided.
Fuel Oil Bids Sought by District 148 Dalon Illinois
The Board of Education District 148 Dalon Illinois invites sealed bids for about 25 000 gallons of No 5 fuel oil for 1938 89. Bids due 7 30 p m September 18 with specs on flash point water and sediment limits viscosity gravity and BTU. The board may accept or reject any bid.
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Board of Education
Dalton
Illinois
Board
B.T.U
Fred A. Rech
Advcntion
School bids for 1938 39 stoker coal deadline set
Bids for stoker coal for the 1938 39 school year must be filed with the secretary before 7 30 p m September 13 1988. Bid evaluation will be on heat value per pound. Forms available from the Board of Education office at Lincoln school. The Board may accept or reject any bid. Secretary Board of Education 16 1
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Board of Education
Dalton
Illinois
Lincoln School
Fred A. Rech
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