Village Armistice Day events span schools to Legion party
The community marks the twentieth Armistice Day with school programs, a memorial at the soldiers’ monument, and a Saturday Armistice party led by Paul Gall Post. Commemorations include a one minute national tribute Friday at 11 am and speeches by Commander Otto Ehlers and Chester Gunn.
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Paul Gall Post No
Legion Post
Congress
Chicago
Paul Gall Post
Otto Ehlers
Lester Brookfelt
Edwin Messerschmidt
Soldiers’ Monument
Dalton Village Hall
Paul Gall
Dalton Village
Chester Gunn
Washington School
Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights Memorial
American Legion
Gunn
Pointer
John
Philadelphia
Bremerton
Navy Yards
Puget Sound
Fort Sill
Lawton
Oklahoma
Sargeant
Dillard Powell
Argonne Forest
Bloise
France
16Th Infantry
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Powell
Edward C. Kinney
Camp de
Harvey Federal Surpasses Two Million in Resources
The Harvey Federal Savings and Loan association reports October resources at $2,001,201.69, with 778 investors and 618 borrowers. New investor money in October is 3.5 times higher than 1937, and the firm shows a 19 percent resource gain in the year ending October 31.
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Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association
Wm. L. Voss, Jr
Harvey Federal
Harvey
Voss
Mr. Voss
Armistice Scenes From Front and Field Hospital
Wartime memoirs describe weary Nailly camp near Verdun, ragged prisoners, and a field hospital near Metz on November 11 1918. Soldiers recall no immediate relaxation after peace, champagne joy, and mixed emotions as firing ceased at 11 o clock.
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Nailly
Verdun
Charles H. Beseman
Metz
Whitey
Edward Brookfelt
49Th Infantry
Education Week Highlights Public Schools Nationwide
Across the country Education Week honors public schools with American Legion support for Armistice Day efforts. Teachers and groups push reforms through the National Education Association and affiliated associations to raise training standards funding terms and health and safety measures. A series on the NEA and school improvements begins next week.
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Public Schools of America
American Legion
National Education Association
Association of School Administrators
Department of Elementary
Department of
Benefit Party at St Marys Church Aids Parish Children
Tomorrow evening at St Marys school hall a card and dance party will be hosted by church societies to fund a Christmas Cheer Party for parish children. Doors open at 8:00 p m with a turkey prize and other awards. Attendees are urged to attend Armistice eve in support of a worthy cause.
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St. Mary's School Hall
St. Mary’s Church
Minstrel Show Highlights Franklin Fathers Night Program
The upper grade boys and Franklin school girls stage a minstrel show for Fathers Night at the Franklin Parent Teacher meeting on Tuesday November 15 at 8 p m in Franklin school Dalton Miss Mildred Iverson directs the show A large turnout is expected with fathers mothers and friends invited Refreshments follow a free will offering to cover costume and item costs
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Franklin School
Franklin
Dalton
Mildred Iverson
South Suburban Bus Service Contact InterOcean Number
For information concerning South Suburban Bus Service call InterOcean 9744. This notice directs riders to contact the listed number for schedule or service details.
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InterOcean
Dolton records slow fingerprint program and night bike issues
Dolton officials report delays installing the state fingerprint identification system for residents awaiting action from the Illinois bureau of identification. Police face Halloween pranks and consider a 9 oclock curfew but ortality response meets resistance. Bills totalling 1247.07 are approved and water tests come back safe for drinking.
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Dolton
Dieckman
Hallowe’en
Hastings
Robert Haney
State Board of Health
Red Cross Drive Chairman Reports Record 174 Disasters
James B. Forgan, chairman of the Chicago Red Cross chapter, notes a record 174 disasters aided in the past year. He cites growing demands for veteran and personnel services and calls for preparedness amid changing world conditions. Mrs. H. W. Slaughter is listed as your representative.
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James B. Forgan
Chicago
Red Cross
H. W. Slaughter
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton Firemen Stage Thanksgiving Eve Dance
The Dolton volunteer fire department will host a dance on Thanksgiving Eve November 23 at Lincoln Avenue School. Music by Kenny Knowlan and his orchestra features Myron Waddell of Dolton. A large turkey will be given away as a door prize.
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Dolton Volunteer Fire Department
Lincoln Avenue
Kenny Knowlan
Myron Waddell
Dolton
Kenny
New Stars Shine in Letter of Introduction at Dale Theatre
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy headline Universal's Letter of Introduction with Adolphe Menjou and Andrea Leeds. The feature opens at the Dale theatre Sunday November 13. Aimed at all ages, the film promises top entertainment and is not to be missed.
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Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Adolphe Menjou
Andrea Leeds
Universal
Dale Theatre
Democrats Win In State and County Election
Results show Democrats winning the state and most county posts, with Republicans gaining in national races. In local precincts GOP majorities appear, while Sheldon W. Govier narrowly defeats a Republican challenger for the appellate court clerk position by one vote.
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G.O.P
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Sheldon W. Govier
State and County Winners for Various Offices
State officers listed include United States Senate Scott W Lucus Democrat and State Treasurer Louie E Lewis Democrat. Clerk of Supreme Court Adam F Bloch Democrat. Congress at large T W Smith Democrat and John C Martin Democrat. Superintendent John A Wieland Democrat. Representatives in Congress 2nd Raymond S McKeough Democrat 3rd Edward A Kelly. State Senators 7th Arthur J Bidwill Republican 18th Francis J Loughran Democrat. State Representatives 7th Emmett McGrath Democrat Bernice T Van der Vries Republican Arthur W Sprague Republican 13th John G Ryan Democrat Adam S Mioduski Democrat Elmer J Schnackenberg Republican.
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United States Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Louie E. Lewis
Supreme Court
Adam F. Bloch
Congress
T. W. Smith
John C Martin
John A. Wieland
Raymond S. McKeough
Edward A. Kelly
Arthur J. Bidwill
Francis J. Loughran
Emmett McGrath
Bernice T. van der Vries
Arthur W. Sprague
John G. Ryan
Adam S. Mioduski
Elmer J. Schnackenberg
County Officials List Democrats and Republicans
A full roster of county officers and board members is provided with party affiliations. Notable names include County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki County Clerk Michael V. Flynn Sheriff Thomas J. O'Brien and Treasurer John Toman, all listed as Democrats alongside several county and city boards with Democratic and Republican members. The County Board includes Chicago members led by Clayton F. Smith and others, plus country towns members William Busse George A. Miller William N. Erickson H Wallace Caldwell George I F Nixon all Republicans.
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Edmund K. Jarecki
Michael V. Flynn
Thomas J. O’brien
John Toman
John F. O'Connell
Mitchell C. Robin
John S. Clark
Thomas J. Bowler
Noble J Puffer
Board of Tax Appeals
Emmett Whealan
Mary McEnerney
Peter Fosco
County Board
William Busse
George A. Miller
William N. Erickson
H. Wallace Caldwell
George IF. Nixon
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Reich
Heinie Steinhauer
Park Avenue
St. Paul Gym
Red Cross Drive
Riverdale Village Hall
Highlawn Hose House
East 188Th St
Gebauer
Berger
Richard Hess
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