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Highland Park Press, 4 Dec 1930, p. 39

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LEGION COUNCIL’S MONTHLY MEETING Ttnirsan Dee, 4, 1930 Session Held Nov. 21 at Grays. lake; Many Important Mat. . tera Discussed By Dan Hunt One of the most important resolu- tiom submitted to the council this yenr was that presented by Homer Dahrinzer post of Waukegan. It re- opened the battle for representation by membership. The resolution calla for reapportlonment of diatrlct dele- gatea in accordance with the plan in operation " state and national con- ventions, namely: one delegate and one alternate for each 100 membera or major fraction thereof. "At present," said Fred Bott, “we hove 600 members, approximstely one- third of the district membership, but the smallest post in the council. Watt. condo, with only 15 members hss as much power as Wsukcnn. This, we believe to be very unjust and ask for respportionment of delegstcs. This would increase the voting strength of Luke Forest, North Chicago, High- land Pork. and other posts that ex- ceed the 100 mark in membership." Opponents to the measure fear the domination of Wankegln over the district, and as before, are prepared to wege I bitter fltrht Against: its passage. Lack of space prohibits mention of all the pros and cone pour- ed into our editorM out. However, the matter will be and upon " the next council meeting December 21, It Wapkettam Bradford West, Bogsrdus Act oMeer I for Lake county. reported that three 1 truckloads of clothing had been do. I hated for the needy as a result of the Legion's appeal to the public. I “There ere many veterans that mil. ly need assistance. but are too proud to ssh for aid," he stated. "We ttnd those who appeal to us for old are the chronic cases as a rule-the ones that disappear during the summer and return in cold weather. The poor board had them before the Le. ‘ tdon took charge. Our problem is to hunt out the men who needs help desperately but do not wish to ap- pear as an object of chnrity. Here is where our Auxiliary shines. Wom- "en can beat men a mile when it comes to finding out the real status of a family. And they on render old-in such a way that it will be readily accepted whereas if it came from men it would be quickly rejected. no matter how great the need." Many children have been obliged to forego their dilly milk ration at school reported Henry Foul of Luke Bluff, child welfare oifleer, to the 8th district Legion meeting at Guys Like Nov. 21. He urged inquiry by Auxiliary units and suitable action be tlken to remedy this situation either by the Auxiliary or in co-operation with p, T, AN. StuperSrnith post of Highwood turned in I glowing report of co- operation from citizens and busines- men in their town. Many ”tide: of clothing had been gathered and ar- nnged for distribution. McOmber's drug store had offered use of I pot. tion'of their basement for Home of clothing which w" necepted. The generoul offer of the Ermine Clean. Libertyville reported In Activc ea." operation with the chlmber of com- {mere in a house to house CII'IVIII for ciothing And other lid for unem- pioyed. Throughout the county u. gion ports report active pnrticipl- tion in relief work. Archie Mtolethorpe, district athlet- ie oitieer, urged immediate action by oil posts with the civic authorities for making of skating ponds to be used by their communities. Snow slides for the youngsters could be in- eluded in the program, he added. There have been nine new wards added to the hospital: reported Bob Gullic of North Chicago. hospital chairman. All the old wards have; been connected up with a central. Majestic radio control but the new ones have not. Inst-nation of radio! in the new additions would cost about‘ 1800, Bob reported, and Cook county (the first division) he- volunteered to cover cost of installation, Red Cross \officials have alked early action by the Legion on the annual Christ. mus fund. In past years each post has given a certain amount to the [ hospital chairmen to be used for this [ purpose, and this year the demand in I greater with I corresponding plea . tor more money. ers to pick up. elem Ind mend ur- ments for this cause Vin gladly ac- cepted. "Only one undertaker in Lake county is en-operatine with the graves registration oft1eer," says Mnncel Tnlcott, state registration of. tleer. "There hive been four burials of veterans in this county whose names reached us from other sources. The State of Illinois has gone to con- siderable expense to locate veterans' graves and looks to the Legion for aid in this work." Compensation Problem Sergeant Belleu of Fort Sheridan asked for In indorsement of the im- mediate cashing in of Adjusted Com. pensation Certifltttes because of the great need for cash by veterans. Be- cause of its constitution and by-lawa the district council found that it must defer action until individual posts Gr conéidorcd the matter. This aroused eomdderttb!e discussion until an opinion by judge arlvocnte George Wi ieland' s " TRY BUTTER THAT IS REALLY FRESH! Wieland's Supreme Butter is churned daily from rich pasteurized sweet cream which gives it that excellent fiavor. It is rich in food value and economical when quality is considered. This high grade butter can be had in dainty quarters ready for slicing. A I'Ol'ND AND YOU WILL Highland Park 3382 Phone THE PRESS McCloakey Banquet Plans for the honorary banquat to General Manna McCloakey, new con- mander of Fort Sharldan, Vera [inn by Commander Kamhull. The " fair is to take plan at the Nominal hotel in Highland Park on Walnu- day. Dee. 8rd. Auuranea has bean given that the banquet will be broad- calt over radio nation Wino. Name- of Ila-claim“ Jack Nelson, second division urvlca Mieer, addrened the council in a plaa to make sure of their beneilelariea' name on both lmurance and compan- "tion "rtidtmtetr, clung itttstatte" of ‘ great need from {allure to check up _ on this matter. "A widow appealed to me for ald in collecting her hm- McGnnghey of Wuhan wu m- derod u than. BROME A REG ULAR USER. older from the WIELAND MILKlAN Patronize the Press Advertisers These are selected used tires taken In on our "com "Ttade.in" Sale and are good for many lull.- of service 25 South Second Street Used TIRE Uaed SALE Hank’s Auto Supply Co. And many other sin: .1 equally low prim. " DAIRY COMPANY Inc. 30x81/.: 29x4.40 29x5.00 29x5.50 32x6.00 32x7.50 32x6.50 30x7.00 band'l compomthn and lulu-m.” he um. "Upon lava-tuition t (on! that the voter-n had (and to chm My wife's mm. for " moth“. and the widow wu loft dutltuto with I two month- old child. The moth! w“ - nut!“ to the mom “I refund to gin It up." " an annual adjournment pro- cedure the meeting cloud with the Kano-In (WI-J you Clown hand. chh put on on WI handou- an- tegtaitttttettt. Donn Cllll of lilti- land Purl: "solved the “when eo-tttlations of the “that" a bin recent ninth-lot: to tho union and howl-15h order of b-dirt.. Sergeant 3.1m. Port than... a. received the ambition of th- can! u the new commander of Fort Shud- dnn'l pout. Butter W. 'tatt-ad Are. Evan..- Em 51.95 1.95 4.95 4.95 2.95 I 4.95 [ 4.95 , 9.95 Highland Purl:

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