Pinochle results and Legion news from Paul Gall Post
The American Legion Paul Gall Post 303 hosts a pinochle tournament with top men H Belz Gus Baumgartner and R Dengler and top women May Propper Lois Janeschefski Ann Roush. A February 21 program features Americanism and George Washington talks with lunch.
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R. Dengler
May Propper
Lois Janeschefski
Ann Roush
Paul Gall
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Robinson
Byrnes
Frank T. Hines
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Washington
Fred Ehlert
Julius Nelson
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St Paul Heavies Fall In Tight Home Loss
The St Paul Heavies lost 55 to 36 to visiting opponents after a close battle helped by Marcus Cluck and Joe Buechler. The St Paul girls opened their season with a 17 to 9 loss to Verhovay of Roseland, described as a solid first showing. Next Sunday the Heavies face Faith Church on the south side and a light game is listed.
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St. Paul
St Paul Juniors Seek Second Win Against Arrows
The St Paul Juniors travel to face the North Roseland Arrows on Sunday aiming for a second win after defeating the West Pullman Methodists. They will wear new uniforms for the first time and thank local merchants Vern Ritz E Schmutzler Dave Miller Dorothy's Restaurant Bonnie Lou Beauty Shop Art Vorphal Stahnke and Pohlers Garage and Dave's Sport Store for support.
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ST. Paul Jrs
St. Paul
North Roseland Arrows
West Pullman Methodists
Vern Ritz
E. Schmutzier
Dave Miller
Dorothy's Restaurant
Bonnie
War Department orders bridge alterations near Chicago river
The War Department requires changes to Calumet River bridges near Chicago to raise vertical clearances and extend operations to turning basin No 5. Chicago Torrence Avenue bridge must meet 21 feet closed and 125 feet open clearance within two years. New York Chicago and St Louis RR must shift pier protection at its bridge to align with the channel within one year.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Calumet River
Chicago
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company
Protects Its Patrons Why railroads are safe
A L Downs president of the Illinois Central System explains railroad safety. He cites solid track, flanged wheels, signals, and strict rules. He notes every employee in operation is sober, physically fit, and well trained to ensure safety for freight and passengers.
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A. L. Downs
I[llinois Central System
Banquet Draws 100 Guests From South Cook Areas
More than 100 attendees from South Cook county communities gathered at Thornton Township High School in Harvey for a Southern Cook county Chamber of Commerce banquet. Judge Craig A Hood of Chicago Heights introduced Charles W. Hadley former Illinois Commerce Commission head and noted Republican potential for governor. Dr. C A Hercules presided as chamber president.
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Cook County
Cook County Chamber of Commerce
Thornton Township
Harvey
Lincoln
Craig A A. Hood
Chicago Heights
Charles W. Hadley
Illinois Commerce Commission
Hadley
Judge Hood
Illinois
C. A. Hercules
Chamber
Taxpayers dodge sympathy moves over tough income returns
The article notes that non income taxpaying groups have not passed resolutions of sympathy for those facing difficulties with income returns, highlighting a lack of formal support or public gestures amidst tax issues.
Three Link News Goan Masaas Nigh Assembly Meeting
The Third District Assn sponsors a meeting in the Cook County Odd Fellows Temple hall at Yale Ave. 6318 with cars to assist members lacking transport. Grand Master visits the area for the first time and February 25 postponement for District IA at Homewood is noted. Brother J Andshoorn proud father of a baby boy born Feb 13 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey.
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Third District Assn
Cook County
Odd Fellows Temple
Yale Ave
Doldale
District IA
Homewood
Blue Island
Brother J. Andshoorn
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Mothers' Day stamp proposal highlighted by Gold Star Mothers
A group of Gold Star Mothers have appealed to their congressman seeking a Mothers' Day stamp, expected to be approved by the President. The piece suggests James McNeill Whistler's portrait of his mother as a potential design. A Byrd stamp sheet exhibit starts February 19 at Riverdale bank, while the Sesquicentennial Liberty Bell stamp, issued May 10, 1926, stands as the 16th U. S. commemorative.
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James McNeil Whistler
Country of Progress
Riverdale Bank
U. S
Philadelphia
Thornton Township High School PTA Meeting Set for Feb 28
The Thornton Township High School and Junior College PTA will meet February 28 at 8 p m in the Harvey high school auditorium replacing the usual fourth Tuesday. Dr Herman N Bundeson will speak. Miss Waterman chairs. women teachers will serve refreshments in the cafeteria.
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Thornton Township High School
J. C. Plt
Russell H. Haskin
Thornton Township High School and Junior College Paren Teachers Association
Harvey
Herman N. Bundeson
Miss Waterman
Alderman Probes West Lake Calumet Highway Plan
Alderman Arthur G Lindell and Chairman Wm A Rowan study a proposed state built super highway along the west shore of Lake Calumet from 95th to 108th streets. The plan would extend Stony Island avenue to 130th street and use Duty avenue and a parallel railroad right of way for a 200 foot wide corridor with city easements retained for harbor rail service.
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Arthur G Lindell
Wm. A Rowan
Lake Calumet
Stony Island Avenue
95Th Street
108Rd Street
103Rd Street
Duty Avenue
130Th Street
County Tax Levies Cut Sav 24 Million Under Whealan Plan
Emmett Whealan presents a three year report to the Board of County Commissioners showing reductions in Cook County tax levies for corporate and highway purposes. The report compares 1931 1932 and 1938 levies to 1930 and lists specific tax reductions totaling 24 259 183. Whealan notes public demand for cost cuts and says the reductions approached 50 percent.
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Cook County
Board of County Commissioners
Emmett Whealan
Whealan
Remembering the local merchant who extended credit
In tough times we should repay debts to merchants who helped us when short of money. The piece urges shoppers to visit local stores, settle accounts, and show gratitude by supporting those who offered flexible terms during hardship.
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