Legion Posts Plan July Meetings And Campus War Debate
Past Commander J G Thul invites Paul Gall Post 303 to a July 24 meeting with a key subject for members. Fourth District American Legion assembly follows July 26 at Calvin Coolidge school in Lansing Illinois after a parade. Fordham University protests cited with strong pro defense stance from the National Americanism Commission.
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J. G. Thul
Paul Gall
Fourth District of the
American Legion
Calvin Coolideg
Lansing
Ill
Edward Schultz
Paus Gall Post
Ridge Road
Torrence Avenue
National Americanism Commission
Fordham University
Fordham
United States
Legion Auxiliary to Meet July 26 in Legion Rooms
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its next regular meeting on Thursday July 26 at 8 00 pm in the Legion rooms. Fourth District meeting is set for July 25 at Dorman Dunn Unit 2301 Oakley Blvd Chicago with district officers elected and unit reports read.
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Frankie Albrecht
Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Dorman Dunn
Oakley Blvd
Chicago
Schroder
Helen Miller
Alma O’brien
Ortel
May Propper
Muilier
Riverdale
Marie Suthers
Community drive calls for decks and jelly donations
Members are urged to bring on hand decks to the district meeting or call Mrs Mabie Nelson the rehabilitation chair, to collect for the national project. Donors should also contribute cars or cards not needed and pledge 100 glasses of jelly for hospitals and the needy. Mrs Biester’s broadcast inspired cooperation.
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Mabie Nelson
Riverdale 338
Unit Rehabilitation
Installation of officers for Coldale No 118 OOF
Installation carried out by District Deputy Grand Master Bro Ford of Kensington Lodge. Officers installed include Harry Robinson noble grand Fred Brehm vice grand and J C Wernicke recording secretary. Refreshments followed and members urged active participation for a successful term. District 1A picnic set for Sunday July 29 at Monee Fair Grounds with 25 cent admission and children free. Next meeting slated for Friday July 20 with topics of interest.
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Coldale
Bro. Ford
Kensington Lodge
Harry Robinson
Noble Grand
Fred Brehm
J. C. Wernicke
Bro. West
Cats
Monee
New Postal Rules Cut Air Mail Rates and Fees
Postmaster Ernest J. Kreutgen announces changes effective this month. Air mail rates end on a straight six cents per ounce. Old air stamps redeemed at full value now, but after August 16 envelopes redeem only at postage value. Money order fees apply to cashing at different offices. C O D demurrage charged after 15 days uncollected.
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Ernest J. Kreutgen
C. O D
Arrows win two in E L A A league action
The Arrows defeated Washington Heights 5 to 2 and Bethlehem lost to Hope 9 to 8 in a Sunday doubleheader. Arrow pitcher held Washington Heights to three infield singles and fanned 15 as Niewald led the outfield and Chuck Marcus had two hits. Next Sunday the Arrows travel to Hope for a crucial game. fans may meet at the school at 1 30.
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Arrows
Thee
Washington Heights
Bethlehem
Arrow
Niewald
Chuck Marcus
Herb Pilz
Hope’s Field
WL Arrows
Emanuel
Hope
Peace
Grand Crossing
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Mohawks Defeat Bobolinks 5 3 in Riverdale Park
The Mohawks beat the Bobolinks 5 to 3 at Riverdale park aided by Harry Straven pitching and timely hitting in the fifth and sixth innings. Franzen and Neath starred with multiple hits as Mohawks gain ground in the standings with a next game against Chesterfield Verhovays at Tuley Park. A bus will depart village hall at 1 30 for players’ practice before the travels end.
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Harry Straven
Riverdale Park
Kasha
Franzen
Schiidt
Struven
Bobolinks
Jim Franzen
Bob Neath
Mohawks
Chesterfield Verhovays
Tuley Park
91St
South Park Avenue
Chesterfield
Hawks
Village Hall
Worthesterfield Verhovays Vets
W. Pullman Verhovays
Riverdale Mohawks
White Eagles
South Side Falcons
Cyclones Beat Dolton Clowns 17 to 12 in Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights paid Dolton Park another visit last Sunday and was routed 17 to 12 by the Cyclones. The visitors opened scoring in the first inning as Seven Heights crossed six runs before Dolton could respond. Early misplays by Bill Tillison helped the Cyclones surge, while the Clowns rallied with a bunting surge that left Craig “bunt dizzy.”
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Chicago Heights
Dolton Park
Clowns
Cyclones
Seven Heights
Bill Tillison
The
Craig
Dolton Rainbows Rally With Four Wins In Harvey League
The Dolton Rainbows rebound from a slow start by winning four of five in the Harvey league. Johnny Eylander shines as new pitcher with Arnie Dreshall and Herb Pilz driving offense. They beat Perfection Gear 6-2 and Riverdale Senators 5-0 to sit in third place. Tonight they host Munster Falcons, then Thornton and Austin await later in the week. Fans show growing support as the run of strong play continues.
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Rainbows
Perfection Gear
Riverdale Senators
Johnny Eylander
Arnie Dreshall
Herb Pilz
Tonite
Munster Falcons
Thornton
Austin
Munster
Vagabond Girls Sweep Opponents In Baseball Action
The Chicago Bloomer Girls defeated the Vagabonds 24 to 4 with Kate Poort allowing six hits and many errors. They then beat Lansing 10 to 7 at 130th Street and topped East Chicago Flashes 6 to 5 at Arrow Field. Upcoming games include Hart Motor Co. at Riverdale Park and St Benedicts at Arrow Field.
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Chicago Bloomer Girls
Vagabonds
Kate Poort
130Th Street
Lansing
East Chicago
Riverdale Park
St. Benedicts
Arrow Field
Wicker Park
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