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A few members of Hinsdale's American Legion Post 250 gathered at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook to honor local residents who died fighting for our country. The annual procession and ceremony at the Memorial Building was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Boy Scout Troop 8 scoutmaster John Otten hoisted and lowered the flag to half staff while his sons, William and Jack (not pictured), stood by. Joe Craig (at the podium) with rifle squad members J. Sedevy,...
Donald L. Lindsey, 91, a longtime Hinsdale resident, labor leader and veterans advocate, died peacefully May 29, 2020, in Westmont, with family by his side. Donald was born in 1928 in Clinton and began his career as a locomotive fireman on the Illinois Central Railroad in 1947, later promoted to locomotive engineer. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he attended Thornton Junior College, DePaul University and John Marshall Law School. He had an interest in...
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. — J...
Joe Chiodo of Downers Grove, a former U.S. Secret Service Officer, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died of complications from cancer Nov. 29, 2019. He was 74. Chiodo, a native of Chicago, was born to immigrant parents in the Grand Avenue neighborhood. After the death of his father when he was 10 years old, Chiodo cared for his mother and siblings while attending Fenwick High School's class of 1962 in Oak Park where he excelled both in the classroom and on the...
Sherry Party Dec. 5 Vintage Charm 52 S. Washington St., Hinsdale childrenshomeandaid.org Bring a friend, sip bubbly and spread holiday cheer at the Hinsdale Auxiliary of Children’s Home and Aid annual party. Organizers are collecting gift cards for foster teens from Wal Mart, Best Buy, H&M, GameStop, Jewel Osco, Amazon, Target and gas stations. Vintage Charm will donate 15 percent of sales to Children’s Home and Aid, and the Green Goddess Charitable Foundation will match the amount. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Lux Living Holiday Par...
Joe Chiodo, a former U.S. Secret Service Officer, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died of complications from cancer Nov. 29, 2019. He was 74. Chiodo, a native of Chicago, was born to immigrant parents in the Grand Avenue neighborhood. After the death of his father when he was 10 years old, Chiodo cared for his mother and siblings while attending Fenwick High School’s class of 1962 in Oak Park where he excelled both in the classroom and on the sports field. After graduating high school, Chiodo volunteered f...
Standing ovation - Students from Monroe School stood and applauded those who served this country during the school's Veterans Day program Monday morning. Members of Hinsdale's American Legion Post 250 presented the colors and the students sang songs and read messages about the meaning of Veterans Day. Ethan Jeong, Lydia Volk and Maddie Mullarkey were among the students honoring the vets. More photos from the event are posted on our website at https://www.th...
With the approach of Veterans Day on Monday, our collective spirit of gratitude is directed to those who put on the uniform and, in many cases, put themselves in harm’s way to defend this nation from threats to freedom. Over the past year we’ve published a series of stories on a venerable Hinsdale organization dedicated to serving and advocating for the nation’s veterans, American Legion Post 250. The post is among the oldest in the country, formed shortly after the American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congr...
Charlie Hartley's motivation for joining American Legion Post 250 came from an unlikely place. He was attending a funeral service in Ohio. "The American Legion did such a great job for my son-in-law's dad," he said. "I came back and said I've got to join the legion." Hartley, who joined the post about six years ago, has been serving as its chaplain for the past three years. One of his duties is to reach out to the families of servicemen who have died. He checks the obituary...
Jack Orbell's service with Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 began six years ago when he said yes - grudgingly - to one simple request. "They needed some walkers for a Memorial Day parade one year and my uncle dragged me over, and I kind of stayed," he said. Orbell not only stayed, he's starting his second year as post commander. His family's lineage of post members includes his uncle and his great-uncle. The grandfather and uncle of Orbell's son-in-law have been active in...
When the American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 to support those returning from the World War I battlefields, many felt "the Great War" veterans organization needed an equally great mate. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded by women committed to serving those who still had health battles to fight back home and their families. Auxiliary eligibility extended to wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of American Legion members or service members "between April 6,...
A field of grand old flags - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Hinsdale Post 250 marked the occasion by placing 100 flags on the front lawn of the Memorial Building. The 100 flags in the center of the display were flagged on three sides by an additional 61 flags. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures....
Friends and family gathered at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Friday for a final salute to one of Hinsdale’s most beloved World War II veterans. George Hogrewe was born and raised in Hinsdale and attended Madison School. It was at Madison that he became known fondly as Mr. George, one of the school’s senior readers. He also returned each Veteran’s Day to take part in the school’s special program. He would recite “In Flanders Field” there and at the Memorial Bu...
George Hogrewe, 95, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 1, 2019, in Naperville. George was born in 1923 at his family's home on Clay Street in Hinsdale. He was a radioman in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific campaign. He reminisced about being in Tokyo Bay at the time of the Japanese surrender and about sailing in the rough waters of the Bering Sea on the light cruiser the USS Detroit. After the war, he worked for Automatic Electric/GTE in...
George Hogrewe, 95, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 1, 2019, in Naperville. George was born in 1923 at his family’s home on Clay Street in Hinsdale. He was a radioman in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific campaign. He reminisced about being in Tokyo Bay at the time of the Japanese surrender and about sailing in the rough waters of the Bering Sea on the light cruiser the USS Detroit. After the war, he worked for Automatic Electric/GTE in Northlake for almost 40 years. In retirement, he r...
Band of brothers - In May of 1934, most likely on Memorial Day, American Legion Post 250 members gathered on the steps of the Memorial Building. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. To view stories about Hinsdale's post, see our web page at https://www.thehinsdalean.com, click on "News" and then select "Making a difference." Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W....
When Congress chartered the American Legion in 1919 and Hinsdale Post 250 was formed shortly after, the goals of the organization - as stated in the preamble to its constitution - were straightforward. And lofty. "For God and country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100 percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and...
Rohan Chadha believes America will truly thrive as the world's leading democracy if its citizenry is educated on current affairs and endeavors to understand all sides of an issue. Oh, and have respect for the rule of law. "Those are the most important responsibilities," said Rohan, a Gower Middle School eighth-grader and winner of this year's essay contest sponsored by Hinsdale American Legion Post 250. Chadha's social studies teacher encouraged his students to participate in...
The 2019 Memorial Day procession sponsored by the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 will kick off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. The parade will start from Third and Washington streets and proceed north on Washington, ending at Chicago Avenue. At the conclusion of the parade, the Post will hold a memorial service on the front lawn of the Hinsdale Memorial Building. The Hinsdale Central Band and student singer Annie Ascher will perform during the ceremony, and local essay contest...
Hundreds of organizers gathered in Paris March 15-17, 1919, with the goal of supporting veterans who served in the Great War. A committee tasked with naming the new group had a dozen options from which to choose, including the Liberty League and Society of the Great War. American Legion was selected as the working name. It stuck and now, a century later, the organization is celebrating all it has achieved since its founding. And those accomplishments are impressive. The...
STUDENTS HONORED BY LEGION American Legion Hinsdale Post 250 has awarded the 2019 School Awards. The winners are Karen Tan and Henry Constantino from Hinsdale Middle School; Jack Bilenko and Caroline Lynch from Clarendon Hills Middle School; Speros Grapsas and Sarah Govostis from St. Isaac Jogues School; and Dalia Hayes and David Thormodsgard from Hinsdale Central High School. The award program emphasizes and encourages the development of active citizenship in young Americans and recognizes those youth deemed most dedicated...
