American Legion News Roundup From Wast Commander Thal
Comrades gather for a large meeting despite zero weather. A big costume party is planned for Saturday night December 30 with invites to all comrades and families in costume. Regular meeting January 5 discusses important matters and ticket dues. Steve Hampton returns from New Albany after his son’s illness. Sympathy extends to Ray Baumgartner on his infant daughter’s death. Comrade A B Brown dies December 21 at Speedway hospital. Fourth District meeting set for January 25 at McHale's hall Chicago under O'Donnell Holdy Post.
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J. G. Thal
Steve Hampton
New Albany
Paul Gall Post
Ray Baumgartner
A. B. Brown
Speedway Hospital
Fourth District
McHale’s Hall
69Th Street
Wentworth Avenue
Chicago
O’donnel-Holdy Post
American Legion Auxiliary Post Notices Dec 30
No Junior Auxiliary meeting Saturday December 30 due to cold weather. 1984 dues urged to reach 100 percent. Collect old silk hose for Edward Hines Memorial Hospital delivery. New Year party Saturday night December 30 hosted by Post with Senior and Junior Auxiliaries as guests in costume. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Emily Ripley on husband Lorenz Ripley’s death.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Fankie Albrecht
Mable Nelson
Riverdale
Edward Hines Memorial Hospital
Legion
Amercian Legion Auxiliary
Emily Ripley
Lorenz
Fat Hips Bust Chin Decrease Claims
An advertisement asserts removal of body fat from hips bust and chin boosts attractiveness while promising relief from constipation gas acidity and liver troubles. It targets individuals seeking physical improvement through unspecified methods.
Thornton Wildcats Open State Run With Two Tough Road Wins
Thornton Wildcats beat Streator 22 to 20 on Streator's floor in a rough low‑scoring clash. The next night they defeated Canton 37 to 16 in a large gym, extending their win streak to 22. Nisbet led Thornton with 10 points, McComb added seven, Palm starred for Streator with 18.
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Thornton
Wildcats
Lowell Dale
Canton
Streater
Streator
Gordie” McComb
Nisbet
Boudreau
Palm
Spark Plag
Louie” Boudreau
Wildcat
Tarzan” Lundbreg
Jenkins
Caress
Shumps
McMorvris
Hutchins
Davis
Blackaby
Canton Flash
McComb
Trellman
Estenitry
McMorris
Lundberg
Farington
Lasey
Hill
State Hospital Expansion Awarded to Champaign Firm
The state hospital at Manteno will add 1700 beds after a contract awarded to Fenehsh Brothers Construction Co of Champaign. Work starts December 27 with $400,000 from the Public Works Administration. The project, part of NRA programs, is expected to create up to 38,200 jobs statewide and improve public health staffing across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State Hospital
Oan
Tanteno State Hospital
Fenehsh Brothers Construction Co
Champaign
Public Works Administration
Manteno
State Department of Public Health
Eiwil Works Administration
Downstate
Frank J. Jivka
Jirka
Federal Civil Works Administration
Henry Torner
KE. P. Bonfeey
Quincy
Torner
Illinois Aeronautics Commission
Oil Works Administration
Ulinois
NRA
Ilinois
Ernst Tiebermann
Highway Department
Doctor Maddox Receives Ph D at University of Chicago
Hay .Ig passed a two hour written examination and a two hour oral exam given by ten doctors of the University of Chicago. Mr. Maddox received his Ph D at graduation Tuesday December. He is Supervisor of Instruction at Thornton Township High School and class principal for freshmen. His thesis The Markine Practices in the Undergraduate Courses of the University of Chicago is praised as the most complete writing for a degree and will be included at University of Chicago libraries.
Section Hands Keep Lonely Grave Tidy
In Holdenville Oklahoma for 40 years a dedicated section crew has tended a grave along the Rock Island line east of Holdenville. A worker named Hill died in 1893 during railroad construction in Indian Territory. Stones mark the mound and the nearby track section is called the ovyave section with engineers signaling with a whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Okla
Indian Territory
Rock Island
Public opinion holds power over law and war, Baker quotes
A 1923 Western Newspaper Union feature notes Mr. Newton Baker argues that public opinion drives enforcement of laws and control over conflict. It asserts prosperity returns with public confidence, and warns against law alone shaping society without public will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieht
Newton Baker
Ep Ihe
Opaeander
Europe
Liosds
London
Western Newspaper Union
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Sout Holland
Harvey
Blanche Taylor
Paul
Indiana Ave
Holland
Roosevelt
American Legion News
Jyoliton
Olton
J. E. Burnworth
Fort Wayne
Acme Coal CO
158Th Street
Union Ave
Illinois
Commodore
Sheeal McComb
Hellman
E McMorris
State Capitol News
Ernst Liebermann
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Lincoln Ave
A. J. Allen
Prop
A. R. Harris
Honman Avenue
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University of Chicago
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Leonard A. Barrett
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