Legion Dance and Halloween Party Invite in Lansing
The Edw. Seultz Post 697 American Legion in Lansing invites Paul Gall Post comrades to a dance on Saturday October 28 at Bocks hall Oakglen. New Post Commander Julius Nelson is ill with flu. An auxiliary Halloween party follows. dues are due and a meeting is planned for Sunday October 29 at 2 p.m. at the dugout.
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Drum and Bugle Corps
Edw
Seultz Post
American Legion
Lansing
Paul Gall Post
Bocks Hall
Oakglen
Julius Nelson
What the Veteran Gets out of the Legion
Benefits of federal and state legislation sought by the Legion to aid veterans and dependents. Comradeship with men sharing memories and hardships. A place in a respected deliberation assembly in the community. The Legion badge as a pass key to posts worldwide and immediate recognition as a patriotic American. Subscription to the Legion Monthly. Shared responsibility for disabled comrades and dependents and honoring promises made in camp and Over There.
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American Legion Monthly
American Legion Auxiliary Halloween Party and Dues Notice
Junior Auxiliary announces a Halloween party Saturday night Oct 28 with both Legion and Senior Auxiliary invited. Members urged to wear costumes or face fines. Also Navy Day Oct 27 urges flag display. Dues for 1934 payable. membership chair Frankie Albrecht plans visits. President thanks members and invites officers to the November 1 meeting at 2 pm.
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Jr. Auxiliary
Legion
Dorothy Schaeffer
Navy
America
Frankie Albrecht
Doldale Lodge Hosts Ruby Hampton Band and Anniversary Bouquet
Wednesday night the lodge entertained Sister Ruby Hampton and officers including district leaders and past Noble Grands. Hampton’s four girls sang and Isabelle performed songs for both Father and Father as they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, receiving a bridal bouquet of chrysanthemum dysanthe. Staff practice announced for next meeting with all staff urged to attend.
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Ruby Hampton
Sister Hamptons
Isabelle
Father
Maroons Edge Recreations 6–0 In Second Straight Win
The Maroons defeated the Recreations of Chicago Heights 6 to 0 on Sunday after a first half drive ended with a one yard rush by Clavin and a wide point after. Bruce Gilley starred at halfback guiding a strong late-game defense and a cautious punt strategy as Chicago Heights pushed passes late but failed to threaten the Maroons’ goal line. Next they travel to Momence and then face the Mohawks.
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Maroons
Chicago Heights
Heights
Bruce Gilley
Tne Clavin
Clavin
Recreations
Gilley
Garry
Rudy Zojicek
Ed Hettich
Chet Goebel
Momence
Undefeated Mohawks to Tackle Lansing Sunday
Manager J Berschinski's Hawks, coming off a 14 0 win over Harvey and two prior scoreless games, face Lansing Sunday at 3 on the Arrow field. Next Sunday they meet the Dalton Maroons, a newly organized semi pro club.
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J. Berschinski
Hawks
Harvey
Lansing
Mohawks
Dalton Maroons
Thornton La Grange Prepares for Saturday Clash
Thornton La Grange, coached by Sipe, winds up for a game against a veteran La Grange eleven next Saturday at La Grange. Harvey’s Dickleman is out with a barley injury and Sidney Wiltshire is idle with an ankle infection. Teddy Szek and Andy Fronczek bolster the line amid a three week layoff.
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Sipe
Harvey
la Grange
Tla Grange
Dickleman
Sidney Wiltshire Guard
Teddy Szek
Andy Fronczek
Lupe
South Suburbs
Andy Fronzelli
Thornton
Andy
Notable lineman aims for peak form in game day
The writeup praises a rugged football tackle known for hard clean play and ball focus. The player’s style recalls Thornton era mass and his ability to pursue under punts and tackle receivers early. Bloom and Foner games are cited as evidence of his peak form.
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Thornton
Yesteryear
Parent Teacher News Highlights From Local PTA Efforts
The article discusses PTA ideals from the 1928 National Educational Association, emphasizing child welfare through school and community, a national endorsement of PTA work, and local programs like Give a Book Week November 12 to 18 and the Red Davis radio program at 7:45 pm on NBC stations. Funds from metal sponge sales support PTA projects and activities.
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Francis Quarles
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Parent- Teacher Association
Franklin P. T. A
Red Davis
Ways and Means Committee
Thornton Township High School aids students with glasses and work program
The Student Aid Committee led by Mrs L Morrison organized projects to help students. A band funding initiative aims to raise money for instruments, and a part time employment bureau will match students to odd jobs in school and community. Students register at school with references checked. Dolton and Riverdale contacts are provided for job offers.
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Thornton Township
L .Morrison
Harvey
Sandelin
Dolton
Thonsen
Riverdale
Reich
Paving Complete on Brainard Avenue Linking Blue Island to Gary
The Brainard avenue paving from Hepeewisch to the Indiana state line is finished and will join a continuous highway from Blue Island through Chicago’s south end to Gary after Haim mond fills a 200 foot gap. From an $8 million Sanitary District fund, the Calumet Sewage Treatment works at 126th street and Cottage Grove avenue will gain a pump and blower system and two aeration tank batteries.
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Riverdale
Mecter Bros
Highland
Ind
Harvey
Peter H. Anker
Cottage Grove Ave
J. W. Rietveld
East 159Th Street
South Fretland
Brainard Avenue
Hepeewisch
Indiana State Line
Haimmond
Blue Island
Chicago
Gary
Sanitary District of
Calumet
126Th St
Homewood Names New Postmaster Thomas G Turney
Thomas G Turney assumed duties as Homewood postmaster on October 12 succeeding retiring postmaster W H Cowings. He received credentials, turned over keys and records, and plans no immediate staff changes while familiarizing himself with postal laws and office operations.
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Thomas G. Turney
Homewood
Thiank I’. Cowings
Turney
Blarney
Homewood News
State Firemen's Convention Sees Officers Elected
The State Firemen's Convention met in Rockford on October 17 18 and 1. Officers elected include Joe Valentine Rock Island president Frank J Ruthowski Steger first vice president Louis I Reich Riverdale second vice president Roy W Alsip Champaign secretary Simon Kellerman Jr Edwardsville treasurer Elmer W Weidler Mr Olive historian The next convention will be in Granite City.
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Rockford
Joe Valentine
Rock Island
Frank J. Ruthowski
Steger
Louis I. Reich
Riverdale
Roy W. Alsip
Champaign
Simon Kellerman
Edwardsville
Elmer W. Weidler
Olive
Granite City
Lose Fat Safely With Kruschen Salts Claims
A testimonial ad describes rapid weight loss with Kruschen Salts from Freeport residents Mrs J N Valentine and her husband, urging readers to weigh, take a daily dose, and cut pastries and fatty meats. It promises energy, clearer skin, and improved health, while warning against imitations and noting availability from leading druggists.
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Kruschen
America
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