Completes course in England for combat soldiering
Corp. Robert Herr husband of Mrs. Vivian BE Herr 913 Kammerman avenue recently completed an orientation course at an air service station in England. The lectures covered chemical warfare defense and health tips for combat theaters. His next station will be a location served by American fighters over occupied Europe. Before service he worked as an acid maker at DuPont.
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England
Robert Herr
Vivian BE. Herr
Kammerman Avenue
France
Herr
America
Europe
duPont Company
Elks Family Picnic Set for July 26 at Oak Grove
The Elks announce a family picnic at Oak Grove on Wednesday afternoon and evening July 26. Launch and refreshments will be offered at moderate cost. The notice mentions games to be held on the grounds.
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Oak Grove
Picnic committee leads afternoon dance night with Wildcats
A community event features afternoon dancing to Simpson Schroeder Wildcats in the evening. The committee chaired by Maurice Burgess organizes the picnic with Ernest Meyer as vice chairman.
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Simpson Schroeder Wildcats
Maurice Burgess
Ernest Meyer
Johnston to celebrate 21st birthday in South Pacific
Pfe James J Johnston will be 21 on July 26 while stationed in the South Pacific with the Marine air force. A Joliet Township High School graduate, he is the son of Mr and Mrs James A Johnston of Joliet. His brother George also turns seven\enth birthday that day.
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Pfe
James J. Johnston
South Pacific
Marine Air Force
Joliet Township
James A. Johnston
RFD
Joliet
Marine Corps
Ile
Local Event Names Chairman and Supervisors In Charge
Chairman Jack Wismara and play supervisor Charles Kerr oversee ice cream sandwiches and pop service with Er nest Green handling refreshments and Reg Richards serving as cashier.
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Jack Wismara
Charles Kerr
Ernest Green
Reg Richards
Relief depot for POWs and internees set up in Bergamo
A central depot for relief supplies to feed and clothe American prisoners of war and civilian internees has been established in Bergamo, northern Italy, now occupied by German forces.
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Italy
Bergamo
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Dr. F. Binzer
O.D. ‘Virren
Better Vision Institute
Clinton ST
Dial
Maxie
Sandals
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