Legion Auxiliary Executive Meeting and Bake Sale Notice
The executive committee will meet Wednesday evening March 7 at 7:00 at Mrs Elizabeth Lambert's home. Officers and chairmen must attend while others may join the discussion. A bake sale is set for Saturday February 24 at 10 a.m. Riverdale goods go to Art's Butcher Shop. Dolton goods to Lambert's Tailor Shop at Chicago and Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lambert
Emma Kenney
Riverdale Membres
Art
Viola Wiebke
Riverdale
Dolton
Lambert
Chicago
Main Street
St Paul Heavies Dominate Faith Luth in Close Game
Last Sunday the St Paul Heavies defeated Faith Luth church 48 to 29. The visitors' center was tall, scoring on jumps but St Paul recovered each time. On February 25 the Heavies meet a 71st street team, promising a strong matchup. The St Paul Girls also play Sunday with three games beginning at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Maryland tercentenary stamp announced with date in March
Stamp news confirms a 3 cent commemorative stamp for Maryland's tercentenary with issue toward the end of March. The Byrd imperforate stamps total 250000 with more expected. A bill to the Post Office committee proposes a 38e air lettergram and 2c postcard to speed mail, possibly popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RRR
Maryland
Po. O
Commemorative Stamp Honors Ericsson and Monitor Legend
The 17th U S commemorative stamp issued May 29 1926 memorializes John Ericsson and the unveiling of a Washington statue by the Crown Prince of Sweden. It recalls Ericsson as the builder of the Civil War ironclad Monitor and recounts the Merrimac Merrimack ironclad clash in March 1862 and the ensuing four hour duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
John Ericsson
Ericsson
Washington, D. C
Crown Prince of
Sweden
Norfolk Harbor
Chesapeake Bay
Monitor
Negro physician Dr. Beverly named state health superintendent
Gov Henry Horner assigns Dr Robert H Beverly a state district health superintendent post to focus on health work among African American residents in St Clair Pulaski and Alexander counties. Dr Frank J Jirka state health director says the move per policy to serve all people of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Beverly
Henry Horner
St. Clair
Pulaski
Alexander
Frank J. Jirka
Beverly
Horner
State Department of Publi Health
Tuberculosis Death Rates Varied Across Illinois Counties
State health director Dr. Frank J. Jirka reports a rural drop in TB deaths in northern Illinois, while southern counties show higher rates. Schuyler had zero TB deaths. eight northern counties posted under 15 per 100,000, and southern counties like Union Pulaski Clay Alexander and Morgan ranged from 81 to 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Jivka
Schuyler
Springfield
Jo Daviess
Ogle
Marshall
Kendall
Woodford
Mercer
Bureau
Mason
Union
Pulaski
Clay
Alexander
Morgan
Monroe
Brown
Sangamon
Saline
Jirka
Winnebega
Lake
DuPage
Macon
LaSalle
Will
St. Clair
Thompson plans crow control gaining state wide support
The Department of Conservation director's plan to eradicate crows is being adopted by other states and drawing congratulations. Crows are marked as a pest and destructive, and the widespread dynamiting in this state is popular and yielding significant results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Department of Conservation
Village Board Deliberates on Paving and Finances
Riverdale trustees discuss state paving funds and CWA labor for School and 187th streets. They consider fire limits, water supply, and liquor laws while reviewing contracts, street maps, and village engineer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Chicago Board of Underwriters
Fire and Water Committee
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Zornow
Torpy
School Street
187Th Street
CWA
Claussen
Co. W. A
Lane
Carl Putnam
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Aitorage
Public Service Company
Howard F. Bishop
Riverdale
Bishop
Water Department
Illinois
Liquor Tax Exemption and Public Health Measures Highlight Notes
News notes report liquor stocks on hand not taxed at midnight January 31 due to state law differences between manufacturers and retailers. The Illinois Public Health Dept outlines blood tests for amebic dysentery at the Chicago diagnostic labs, and Joliet will cut limestone for the Ruby street bridge locally. Air safety officials threaten severe penalties for unlicensed pilots after recent fatal crashes in Taylor Springs and Donnellson. Congress may fund half a million dollars annually for war veterans hospital care, aiding Illinois veterans at Elgin and Jacksonville. The collection ends with a reminder that courtesy extends to everyone, including wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Braude
Department of Finance
State Department of Public Health
Chicago
State Diagnostic Laboratories
West Palk Street
Congress
Guy F. Bonney
Division of Veterans’ Service
Washington
Illinois
Elgin
Jacksonville
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Irving Avenue
Ashland Avenue
Dalton
A. C. Eich
Interocean
Chnois St
Kent
Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Assn
Chicago St
Lincoln Ave
Walter Oppenhavis
Wabash Ave
Ben Ruiter
Lansing
Ill
Ford Airport
A. Erffmeyer
Sibley St
Fordson and Oliver
Dyer Supply Co
Dyer, Ind
Pullman
Dykstra’s
Lafayette
1St Street
State
Dykstra's
State Street
Domino
Gouwens Bros
E. 159Th Street
South Helland
Harvey
J. E. Burnworth
Fort Wayne
Ind
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Lincoln Avenue
American Legion News
J. G
Herman Belz
Louise Janeschefski
J. Thul
John Matthiesen
Frankie Albrecht
Leonard Mohr
Ridge Park Field House
Legion Auxiliary
By Frankie Albrecht
Parent-Teacher News
Russell Haskin
Thornton Township High School
T. A
Herman N. Bundeson
Genevieve Burnham
Miss Waterman
ST. Paul Heavies
Faith Luth
Stamp News
Illinois State News
Hanihan
Communications and Petitions
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Halsted Street
Dirs
Aderosinski
Riverdale Fire Department
Community Firemen's Association
Illinois Municipal League
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works State Advisory Board
Robinson
Water Works Committee
Ruby Street
Joliet
L. P. Bonfoey
Illinois Aeronautics Commission
Bonfoey
Allen Harwood
Donnellson
John Mikeska
Taylor Springs
Fray’s Flower Shop
J. F. Kettles
State Line Ave
Ham
Plymouth
Roseland
Motorcar CO
NOT Inc
S. Michigan Avenue
Frank Arlisivas
Prop
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