              [Envelope] Sergent Rowan Mack Rolla Missouri [MS written sideways] Company B Woods Battalion Cavelry [6th Missouri Cavalry] [Letter] Feb. 10th  We are all will this a pleasant Evening & has been so all day but  We have had cold and clou dy weather since Christmas The mercury being generally below zero & as low as to 28 frequently & snow on the ground all the time but we have not any wind worth naming & as a matter of corse and must we have got on very will as we have had plenty of everthing I have not seen as to Grantham’s act as we are very busy in the shop this week & I wont leave Tho Hood would not complain if I did
Transcription [Envelope] Sergent Rowan Mack Rolla Missouri [MS written sideways] Company B Woods Battalion Cavelry [6th Missouri Cavalry] [Letter] Feb. 10th We are all will this a pleasant Evening & has been so all day but We have had cold and clou dy weather since Christmas The mercury being generally below zero & as low as to 28 frequently & snow on the ground all the time but we have not any wind worth naming & as a matter of corse and must we have got on very will as we have had plenty of everthing I have not seen as to Grantham’s act as we are very busy in the shop this week & I wont leave Tho Hood would not complain if I did
Description Float in Tipton Street Fair parade, possibly Maclay family or Maclay and Co. float (same float is in other pictures - 193 & 195)
Description PROSPECT HEIGHTS TOWN BULLETIN APR. 19 5 4 ISSUED BY THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE PROSPECT HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION P.H.I.A. PROGRAM FOR APRIL 21 HELD AT SCHOOL 3;50 - Minutes of Previous Meeting 8:45 - Northwest Community Hosoits.1 Center This proposed project will be described by Mr. T. C. Seiler, President, Whelling Township Junior Chamber of Commerce 9:15 - Lite-a—Lawn House Markers (Damon Runyon Fund Project) by Mr. M. W. Peregrine, also of Wheeling Township Junior Chamber of Commerce NOMINATING COMMITTEE PRESENTS SLATE At the Association Meeting on March 17, Mr, Norman J. Bendell, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented his slate of nominees for officers and board members of P.H.I.A, for next year as follows: President ------- Norman J. Bendell Vice President - T. G. Walkinshaw Secretary --- - Mrs. Paul C. Green Treasurer --- - Mrs. P.. G. Chambers N.W. District - T. C. Meeker Richard Fevnes N. E. District - Marc A. Law, Jr. John J. Brennan S. W. District - H. F. Vallely W. W. Henning S. E. District - Wallace "Jilkerson E. C. Lockwood, Jr. NOMINATIONS STILL POSSIBLE BY PETITION The constitution of the Association provides that nominations for the officers and board members for the ensuing year shall take place in open meeting at least two regular meetings prior to the annual meeting. It further provides that after this meeting, additional nominations for office may be made only b y petition containing the names of at least ten of the members eligible to vote for such office ROAD REPAIRS PROMISED At this time of the year the township roads are always bad, and this year is no exception. The winter weather takes a heavy toll. The action of the frost combined with spring rains, especially where the surface water cannot get away, results in chuck holes that seem to be tremendously deep A serious contributing factor is presenting those areas where there is considerable building, such as our southeast section. The heavy construction trucks especially the pre-mixed concrete truck; have cut the roads to pieces. All of this means that our Road Commissioner, Barney Runge, should be in many places at the same time if he is going to keep everyone happy. He cannot do this, of course, but he is doing the next best thing — working hard to get our roads in shape. He is in charge of the roads in 18 subdivisions that total 60 miles, so it's a big job to repair the winter damage. However, he had already had a crew on Clarendon, North Parkway, and South Parkway repairing the worst of the damage, and promises to get to the rest of our roads as soon as possible. He also holds out the cautious hope that he can cover more roads with oil a little later when It is warmer. This oil has an asphalt base and holds the road together in good shape. Barney saved a little money this winter because the snow was never deep enough to require plowing. He is going to spend it as fast as possible, but it might take a little while to get to the chuck hole in front of your house. P O L I C E - VAnderbilt 4-&65»0 F I R E - CLearbrook 5-2161 P.H.F.H.A. ELECTS NEW SLATE The Annual Meeting of the Prospect Heights Field House Association was held April 6, 1954, at the Fire House. The following officers were re-elected for another term: Fred A. Barker, President Mrs. John Heine, Secretary G. Harold Sigwart, Treasurer F. E. Foor, Registered Agent H. C. Kibbie and Edward Figahs were re-elected to the Board of Directors. Villiam Andrew was appointed Grounds Committee Chairman, H. C. Kibbie, Building Committee Chairman, and G. Harold Sigwart, Finance Chairman. SECOND P.H. SCOUT TROOP ORGANIZED On Tuesday, April 2 0 , at 7:15 P.M., the Charter Member Poll of new Scout Troop Mo. 75 will be open for registration. The Community Church, recognizing the need for this new troop, sponsored the organization and will provide a meeting place. Providing a meeting place doesn’t sound too impressive, but the real bottleneck of Scouting in the newly and rapidly built up area immediately surrounding Chicago proper is that of finding meeting places. Like the schools and churches, the Scouting movement has accelerated its pace in the suburban areas, but finds it difficult to keep step with the increased population. Troop No. 75 is expected to reduce the pressure on our present Troop Mo. 56, which has been forced to divide its fifty odd members to meet on alternate weeks, with Patrol meetings in private homes to fill in for those who could not attend the regular meetings at the Scout Cabin. The responsibility of leadership increases tremendously when membership reaches a point some 100& over the ideal, and the Scoutmasters and Committee of Troop Mo. 56 are to be complimented on their outstanding accomplishment under severe handicaps. It is certain that division of the load will be to the advantage of all. The new Troop No. 75 Committee consists at present of the Scoutmaster, Albert Wendt, phone CL 5-5670, an experienced man in both Scout and Explorer work, and the Messrs. E. R. Grant, Robert A. Christofferson, Grant Gentry, Charles Yager, Jr., H. W. Ehrich, and E. W. Oldham, .and it will grow as the Troop grows. Remember the date - Tuesday, April 20, at 7;15 P.M. at the Community Church - Troop No. 75 Charter Membership roll will be open for those who request admittance. GIRL SCOUT UNIFORMS AVAILABLE Has your daughter outgrown her Brownie Scout or Intermediate Scout uniform? Does she need a new uniform? Used uniforms may be bought or sold at half price. Call Mrs. 0. B. McDonald, Girl Scout Neighborhood Chairman, CL 5-6195, for information. COME MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Get Acquainted Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 29, at 8;15 P.M. The program will consist of Crazy Bingo with prizes for the lucky ones. All ladies are cordially invited. ’’COME TO EASTER SERVICES!" The Drospect Heights Lions will hold their Charter Dinner Dance on April 22, 1954, at 7:00 P.M. at the Mount Prospect Country Club. Sponsoring clubs v/ill be the Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights Lions. Reservations have already been made for over 200 tickets. Your Lions welcome as their guests all residents of Prospect Heights. Tickets may be obtained from Richard Revues, CL 5-0208. The Lions assure everyone attending a very entertaining evening. DON'T MISS H. M. S. PINAFORE H.M.S. Pinafore, operetta of Giloert & Sullivan, will be presented May 1 and 2 at Prospect Heights School. This famous operetta is sponsored by the School Music Department and Community Church Choir. The operetta is professionally directed. Tickets can be secured from any choir member. Adult tickets are $1.50 and children’s 75 cents. LITTLE LEAGUE GETS UNDER WAY The Little League Committee wishes to announce that baseball practice will begin Saturday, April 24th (weather permitting). All boys ages 8 to 12 are urged to come out to the ball field with their gloves for a warm-up session with the new managers. Teams will be formed and players chosen about the first week in May, at which time we hope to have uniforms. Remember the date - Saturday, April 24, at 1 ;00 P.M. All "Little Leaguers" are urged to be on time. First Baptist There will be a three-hour service starting at 12:00 noon on Good Friday, April 16, at the Gospel Tabernacle in Villa Park, Illinois. The theme will be the "I Amfs" of Jesus. Everyone is invited to attend. On Easter Sunday the day will begin with a Sunrise Service at 6:45 A.M. A breakfast will follow the service at 7:50. The Sunday School will, also be having a special Easter Service during the regular Sunday School hour starting at 9:45. There will also be special music at the 11:00 A.M. worship service. If you do not have a church home > you are cordially invited to join us in worship at First Baptist Church. Community Church "THE SEVEN LAST WORDS" by Dubois, an Easter cantata, will be given by the Community Church choir under the direction of Mrs. Robert Christofferson on Good Friday evening at 8:00 P.M. This traditional cantata provides an inspirational evening for all who hear it. The Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7;00 A.M., April 18. The Rev. Filliam 0. McGill, pastor of the Community Presbyterian Church in Wheeling and author of the local weekly article "In the Shadow of the Steeple", will be our guest speaker. The Youth Fellowship will serve a "stand-up" breakfast after the service. Easter morning worship service will be at U : 0 0 A.M., with Easter music by- the Children and Adult Choirs. Be sure to attend church on Easter day. The Prospect Heights School Band Boosters will be having a Bake Sale at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 1, at the Prospect Heights Service Station, Elmhurst and McDonald Roads. The proceeds will be used to defray a part of the traveling expenses of the band members to the State Contest held in Bloomington, Illinois, on May 8, Anyone willing to contribute baked goods, please contact Mrs. Arthur Zaehler, CL 5-5072. Come in and buy from the large selection of baked goods which will be available. SPECIAL BULLETIN TO P.H. CANINES We think you dogs are fine companions, rood company for kids, but you do raise hob with the shrubs next door, ^lease ask your "boss" to give .you the low-down on this. Thanks, Pooches HOBBY SHOW APR. 21 ited to . and exhibit at a Hobby Show s by the Women Guild of the P Heights Community Church. It is . held at the Church, North Elm Road, on Wednesday, April 21. They urge you to share with them any collection, large or small, or any prize sample of creative art, such as sewing, knitting., painting, pottery, millinery, etc., or anything which adds leisure hours. Exhibiters are responsible for their own setup which shoved be done just prior to 12:30 P.M on Wednesday, April 21, if possible. Entries close on Monday, April 19. To enter phone Mrs. A. Sohn, CL 3-5771, or Mrs. N. Bendell, CL 3- 6218. A light luncheon, to which all members and visitors are invited, is being served free of charge by the hostesses, Mrs. A. Christman, Mrs. F. Barker, and Mrs. N. Bendell. Children are included in this too, and will be attended by a baby sitter. A course in the making of aluminum trays has been promised by Rev. Kleoper if enough ladies are sufficiently interested to sign up during the Hobby Show.