Civic Leaders Invited to Mass Meeting in Chicago Legion Event
National Commander Frank N Belgrano Jr visits Chicago on Monday Feb 11 for an informal dinner at the Hotel Sherman hosted by the Cook County Council with tickets available at Fagina headquarters 127 North Dearborn Street. A mass meeting in the Hotel Sherman Grand Ballroom at 8:15 pm will feature the commander discussing the Legion legislative program.
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Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
Chicago
Cook County Council
Qld Town
Hotel
Sherman
Hugh Falvey
Fagina
North Dearborn Street
American Legion Auxiliary Card Club News and Events
The Auxiliary Unit 303 held its first pinochle party on January 30 with fair attendance and winners listed. Unit 308 hosts a banco party February 7 at 2 pm at Riverdale village hall with 25 cent admission and prizes. A February 2 committee meeting plans the Junior Valentine party for February 9, with committee members named. Frances Keller Lambert’s birthday was celebrated January 26 at the Juniors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post 303
Art Vorphal
Herman Belz
Victoria McGowan
Christine McDonald
John Matthiesen
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 308
Banco
Riverdale Village Hall
Frankie Albrecht
Zelda Bock
Leona Black
Betty Schroeder
Frances Keller Lambert
Frances
Scotch Jenness Avery
United States of America
Helen Betty Thal
Quieting the Home Front: Parental Influence on Child Behavior
Opinion contrasts children’s behavior with parental presence and supervision. Notes that thoughtful, deliberate actions by a parent can magnify a single step’s impact, suggesting discipline and planning improve outcomes for youngsters.
Franklin P T A members attend midyear conference in Chicago
Mrs William Koenig, Mrs Lena Fadke and Mrs Elaine Koenig attend the Stevens hotel midyear president's conference in Chicago January 24, 1935. Miss Minnie Proper introduces speaker Mrs Lester Morrison of Harvey at Franklin school tea January 29. The next Child Study meeting set for February 7 at Mrs Robert Vandenberg's home. Dues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koenig
Lena Fadke
Elaine Koenig
Franklin Parent Teachers Association
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Bruce Smyth
District 19
Minnie Proper
Lester Morrison
Harvey
Franklin School
Morrison
Thornton Township High School
Harvey Council
Parent Teacher Association
Robert Vandenberg
Fergu Fike
Coleman
Pohler’s Court
Dolton
T. T. H. S. and J. C. P. T. A. Beneath Harsh Weather
Meeting of the T. T. H. S. and Junior College P. T. A. at Harvey High School auditorium featured Mrs. Otis Brewster of Flossmoor discussing youth attitudes and education. Donations from members supported refreshments and student aid. Feb 26 program to include Community chorus. clothing drive details announced.
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Harvey
Cowing
McVey
Otis Brewster
Flossmoor
Sullivan School
Chicago
Edward Ripley
Russell Haskin
Zimmerman
Lester Morrison
Carl Thomson
Dalton
John Kollar
Riverdale
Lorenz Kipley
Ways and Means
Candy sale arranged at high school on February 6
The message notes a candy sale arranged for February 6 during school hours at the high school. Donations should reach the committer by 10:00 at the school building. Proceeds from the Argo-Thornton game will be donated to the band in recognition of their support at athletic events.
Founders Day Planned by Lincoln P T A and Washington P T A
Lincoln P T A meets February 5 at 3 pm in the school auditorium with guest speaker Mrs. Frank Cowing. A one act playlet The Child Foursquare and a candle lighting ceremony highlight the program. Washington P T A celebrates Founders Day February 7 at 2 30 pm in the music room with D A R Regent Mrs. Zimmerman and past president Mrs. Walter Young speaking on Lincoln and national founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P. T .A
Frank Hair
Lincoln Parent Teacher Association
Frank Cowing
Thornton Township and Junior College
Washington Parent Teachers Association
Music Room
Zimmerman
Harvey
Lincoln
Walter Young
Washington P. T. A
Miss la Crosse
St Willibrord Leads Big in Local Basketball Tilt
Attired in gold and blue St Willibrord defeated St Lukes 89 to 7. Holy Rosary wore maroon jackets and beat Calumet 39 to 16. St Liborius, strong favorite, was routed. St Nicholas edged 34 to 22. No C O F games Feb 3. Feb 10 features St Willibrord Day with St Nicholas vs Holy Rosary at 2 pm, St Willibrord vs St Liborius at 3 pm, Calumet vs St Luke final.
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St. Willibrord
St. Luke’s
Holy Rosary
Calumet
St. Liborius
St. Nicholas
St. Villibrord
St.Liborius
St. Luke
Dolton Flashes Advance After Lopsided Wins in Tournament
Dolton Flashes defeated S H B RR 41 30 last Thursday at Harvey and crushed Midlothian Tigers 105 27 Friday. They won their first second bracket game 38 24 over Lincoln Center and will host the Question Marks February 8 at Lincoln School gym. Admission 10 cents.
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Flashes
Harvey
Midlothian Tigers
Dolton Flashes
Chicago
Lincoln Center
Lincoln School
Three Lay ie NEWS Neat gular meeting notice
A regular meeting of Doldale is set for Friday February 1 at 7 p m with business to finish by 8 p m A banco and board party will follow The next meeting moves to Saturday February 16 instead of Friday the 15 due to a dance and luncheon A reminder to attend both events and keep the dates.
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Doldale
Banco and Board Party
Hike Plan and Stiff Promises For Troop 797 Scouts
The Riverdale trip departs Friday and returns Sunday, with January advancement required for all. Nervous or delicate scouts are urged to bring warming pans and sturdy socks to endure the trek. Missing semaphore flags should be returned to Mr. Schmidt. officers must submit badges. February hockey trip planned. Gilbert Hamson is to be reviewed for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout News
Riverdale
Mr. Schmidt
Gilbert Hamson
Boy Scout News Troop One Dalton
The meeting last Thursday energized Troop One Dalton as four teen scouts passed the second class compass. Several finished tenderfoot requirements while others worked on first aid and signaling. George Caldwell was initiated into the cuckoo patrol by the troop.
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Boy Scout
Dalton
Cuckoo
George Caldwell
Bogg
Robert Zwiers
Birthday party honors Mrs Vershel Bock in Riverdale
A unique birthday party was held January 26 at 8 30 p m in the Legion club rooms honoring Mrs Vershel Bock of 18839 South Michigan Avenue Riverdale. Guests included many couples and out of town friends. Cards were played refreshments served and dancing lasted late into the night. Mrs Bock received many useful presents and guests anticipated the next birthday of Ann.
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Legion Club
Vershel Bock
Michigan Ave
Riverdale
Charles Colebourn
John Lambert
Edward Albrecht
Carl Maurer
Ray Baumgartner
Bessie
Hughie McGowan
Herman Wiebke
Martin Niewald
Wm. Ehlers
Geo. Stier
G. L. Milhahn
A. Middleborn
Fred Struss
A. Pierson
Theo. Kraefft
Dan Zumm
Eleanore Zumm
Herbert Pilz
Martin Schroeder
B. Meyers
H. Bock
A. C. Bernahl
Amy Schliemann
John C. Reinke
Roseland
Frank Gould
Delores
Libertyville
Walter Rose
Rose
Mr. Tock
Smilin Through at Lincoln auditorium by local group
The Theatre Arts Club presents Smilin Through sponsored by the Lincoln PTA tonight at the Lincoln auditorium. Local players Norma Shearer Frederic March and Leslie are credited with the talkie era roles, with Steve Gladdix providing flute interludes and Naomi West performing as a featured artist between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Gladdix
Harvey
Naomi West
Steve
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