Dolton VFW Post 3564 recounts founding and early support
A Dolton community report details the Greater Dolton Memorial Post No 3564 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary praising local support for their first public service drive the Dolton Day Free Family Picnic and the 1956 chartering events. It notes initial veteran members from World War II and a strong civic response fostering youth activity and social programs.
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Greater Dolton Memorial
V.F.W
Dolton
Dolton Day
Department of
V.P.W
Illiois
Vets V F W Majorettes Front Row Portrait
In the front row Gail Connell Cathy Soracco Pam Bellamy Janet Oglesby leader Jean Connell Lada Tsihs and Diana Principi pose for a captioned photo. Back row includes Marge Barth Dorothy Doe Ellen Major with other members Lorraine Cullen Judy Redzik Diana Redzik Jane Vogel Penny Patton not in the picture.
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Gail Connell
Cathy Soracco
Pam Bellamy
Janet Oglesby
Jean Connell
Lada Tsihs
Diana Principi
Marge Barth
Dorothy ‘Oe
Ellen
Lorraine Cullen
Judy Redzik
Diana Redzik
Janice Vogel
Penny Patton
National Home for Veterans of Foreign Wars near Eaton Rapids
The National Home spans 600 acres near Eaton Rapids Michigan and is funded by VFW posts auxiliaries and subordinate parts. It houses over 30 cottages with a house mother for each group of children of deceased veterans who may attend local school and church. The facility includes a dairy, fruit orchard, gardens, modern hospital with 2000 capacity, televisions and bikes for the residents. Founded 1925 the home currently hosts about 250 children and showcases veterinary and farming programs as part of daily life.
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Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Veterans of Foreign War
V.F.W
Baton Rapids
Child Welfare Auxiliary Aids Veterans' Children
The Winois Ladies Auxiliary's Child Welfare Program aids children of veterans with severe illness or injury without requiring Auxiliary affiliation. One child with third degree burns received blood transfusions skin grafts and physical therapy. The program operates statewide with twenty cases aided last year, fourteen still active.
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Qur Auxilary
Winois Ladies Auxiliary
VEW
Armed Forces
United States
Growth of Our Membership Through the Years
The organization reflects on its history from four founders in 1956 to 239 members in 1957 261 in 1938 303 by 1959 and beyond. It notes members living nearby often had not met before joining and emphasizes fellowship as vital to belonging.
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Wihout
VFW Auxiliary Hospital Work and Buddy Poppy Day Efforts
The V F W Auxiliary highlights hospital programs for veterans with magazines books and comfort items to boost morale. It notes holiday hospital activities wheelchair dances and volunteer hours funded by Buddy Poppy Day donations. The Cancer Society door-to-decor Campaign in Dalton and a nationwide Cancer Grant program support research and aid members in need with grants totaling seventeen Illinois members in 1959.
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V.F.W
V.A. Research Hospital
Dalton
Cancer Society
Innois
Community Service A VFW Post Highlights Local Aid Efforts
The post funds blood donations for families of members and offers two adult wheelchairs and crutches free to anyone upon request. It requests contact with the Community Service Officer or a visit to 14908 Chicago Road. The group nominates Frank Diekkman for Illinois Citizen of the Year and notes past donations to East End Park and door to door drives. Boy Scout Troop 274 is sponsored by the post and participates in parades with the Wauconda Indian Dance. The post assists at various times with food and clothing needs for the community.
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Vf.w
Chicago Road
Frank DieKkman
Dalton
Illinois
Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Park Board
East End
Post
Marydale
Parkton Heights
The
Berger School
Wauconda
Dolton Memorial Post 3564 Praised for Youth Service
Dolton Memorial Post No 3564 in Dolton Illinois receives commendation from Me Jensen Commander 16th District VFW for outstanding service to youth in the community highlighting the motto We Honor the Dead by helping the Living and devotion to community service.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dalton
Dalton Memorial
Jensen
16Th District
VFLW
Del Vets V F W Drill Team Roster Listed
The Del Vets VFW drill team includes Guratolo Rudy Andras Charles Gus Principe Ralph Lockrider Watts Chris Rigoni and Richard Earl Krueger and Louis Aureiius Cox drill sergeant noted among members not pictured.
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John Kazmar
Carthy
Frank Sorreco
Dick Williams
John Plug
Chris Ursutti
Charles Swan
F Erved
Gus Principe
Earl Tsilis
Bill Barth
Larry Mc Beyers
Krueger
Louis Aureus
Ladies Auxiliary Opens Membership to Wide Range of Women
The Ladies Auxiliary invites women over 16 connected to members or eligible for membership, including those with foreign military service. It describes a broad program with social activities and fundraising, announcing a new evening bowling league at Belton Row. Eligible individuals are urged to visit the Post home or contact the membership chairman at V19-3826.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Belton Row
Bhawman
Community Picnic After Dolton Parade August 30 1959
Public notice invites residents to a Post Free Picnic at Dolton Park after the Dolton Village Parade starting at 1:30 PM from Dolton Village Hall. James Sullivan Commander and Joan Kramer President sign the invitation.
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Dolton Park
Dolton Village Hall
Lincoln Ave
Chicago Road
James Sullivan
Joan Kramer
Youth Activities Expand Dolton Teen Programs and Parades
Dolton established a Youth Activities Committee in 1958 to create programs for youths aged 11 to 18. The city now hosts monthly island dances, a post home event, a family roller skating party, a photo contest, and a marching unit called the Deal-Vets with over 50 youths.
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Dalton
Franklin School
Jana Queen
Dolton
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Larry Snedwill
Richard Kafka
Bruce Beyer
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Dolton Memorial
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