Annual Meeting of First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston
The Christian Science Board of Directors spoke at the Mother Church annual meeting in Boston on June 4 stressing peace through divine laws. Myrtle Holm Smith was elected president, with Roy Garrett Watson and Mary G. Ewing reelected as treasurer and clerk. The meeting noted wartime travel limits and expanded radio broadcasts reaching across the U S Canada Hawaii and the Canal Zone. The Publishing Society reported a record year in circulation advertising and business, and the Paris Monitor branch was reopened.
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Christian Science Board of Directors
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Mother Church
Office of Defense Transportation
Myrtle Holm Smith
Waban
Paul Stark Seeley
Roy Garrett Watson
Mary G. Ewing
California
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Trustees of
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
Christian Science Monitor
Society
Monitor
Paris
Overseas activities resume as rapidly as possible per B80
The statement notes that overseas activities will be resumed as rapidly as permissible, with the phrase we are privileged to do indicating a sense of readiness and priority. The reference B80 may denote a policy code or directive guiding the pace of resumption.
Dolton Youth in Action with 143rd Infantry
Dolton resident Pfc Clarence Shilling and the 143rd Infantry of the 6th Army Group marked their second overseas anniversary with a Rhine crossing and a drive into German soil. The unit, part of the 36th Texas Division under Gen Devers, pierced Maginot and Siegfried fortifications, routing Germans and taking 23 000 captives across 365 combat days.
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6Th Army
Clarence Shilling
Lincoln
Dolton
Siegfried Line
Rhine River
36Th “Texas
Jacob Lt. Devers
6Th Army Group
Alsace
Saar Basin
Maginot
Siegfried
Rhine
143Rd
Charles J.denholm
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Italy
France
148Rd
Butler
19Th Army
Rhone Valley
Salerno
Naples
Cassino
Anzio
World War II Fronts Tied to Italian Tasks and French Action
The account notes actions near Pisa and Monteclimar in France where a key unit helped trap Nazi forces and supported operations that contributed to the defeat of German formations in the Saar. It highlights the broader Allied efforts across Europe, linking Italian hills and French battles.
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Pisa
France
Monteclimar
Saar
Lincoln School Winners Lead Lions Field Day at Dolton Park
Lincoln school topped the River dale-Dolton Lions Club sponsored Field Day at Dolton Park last Friday afternoon. Lincoln scored 12844 points to win, with Washington 1114 points and St. Paul’s 78 points close behind, followed by St. Mary’s 70% and Berger 6144 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Riverdale-Dolton Lions Club
Dolton Park
Berger
Blanche Bell
Bowen
Virgil Petty
Franklin
Margie
Field day awards. trophies and ribbons given
The event honored schools finishing first through third with trophies and awarded ribbons to boys and girls who placed in events, recognizing their participation and achievements in the day’s competitions.
Riverdale Police Recover Stolen Car in Ivanhoe
Riverdale police recover a car later found to be stolen on Chicago's South Side. It was abandoned three days earlier at 14418 Wallace Street, and ownership by John Dandurand of Chicago Heights was affirmed at Hastings Garage in Dalton.
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Riverdale
Chicago
South Side
Wallace St
John Dandurand
Chicago Heights
Hastings Garage
Dalton
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First Church of Christ
J.f.chandler Roofing Co
Chicago St
Ivanhoe
Deyoung Fuel CO
Halsted Street
Irasno
Dalenberg & Gouwens
South Park Street
Purasnow
Musselman’s Apple
Milani
South Holland, Illinois
Bedford
Lady Corinne
Hills Bros. Coffee
Eagle Brand
Phillips
Tropak Bartlett
Sparta
Baker’s
Lipton’s
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