Dielli (The Sun), Nov. 22, 1927
The president of Branch 30, Chicago, [of Vatra] attended a dinner at the home of Thomas Johns, 323 Schiller Street, who was celebrating the name day of his son Michael. Folk dancing and the singing of folksongs lasted until 4 A. M. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peters, who recentl
Dielli (The Sun), Nov. 22, 1927
The Albanians of Chicago and vicinity, and their friends, are herewith notified to be present at the celebration of Albanian independence which will take place next Sunday, November 27, at 2322 West Chicago Avenue. The celebration, which will begin at 3 P. M., is under the auspices of the Pro
Dielli (The Sun), Nov. 22, 1927
On the occasion of the birthday of Mohammed, the president of Branch 30 of the Albanian federation Vatra (The Hearth) wishes his brother Mohammedans many happy returns of the day. From the Office of Branch 30, Chicago, Illinois. Kristo A. Liponi, (Christ A. Lepon), preside
Dielli (The Sun), Nov. 22, 1927
On November 8 the President of Branch 30 of Chicago was present at a dinner in the residence of Thomas Johns, 323 Schiller Street, who was celebrating the name day of his son, Michael. The National songs and dances and foxtrots lasted until 4 A.M. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pet
Chicago Herald and Examiner, Nov. 27, 1927
Chicago Shkipetars, otherwise known as Albanians, will celebrate today the fifth anniversary of their native land's independence. Patriotic speeches, singing and dancing will comprise the program at Olympia Hall, 748 South Halsted Street.
Dielli (The Sun), Dec. 13, 1927
On Sunday, November 27, the Albanians of Chicago and vicinity gathered in Olympia Hall, 748 South Halsted Street, to celebrate the independence of Albania. The committee of the day consisted of Messrs. John Adams, Kristo A. Liponi (Christ A. Lepon), Simo Kume, Spiro Prifti, Vasil Papanika, Pe
Dielli (The Sun), Feb. 17, 1928
p. 4.- The members of Branch 30, Chicago, and the Albanians who desire to become members of the Albanian Federation, Vatra (The Hearth), are notified to be present at the meeting which will be held Sunday, Feb. 26th at German Hall, 814 W. Harrison street, near Halsted street, Room 218.
Dielli (The Sun), Feb. 17, 1928
The members of Branch 30, Chicago, and the Albanians who desire to become members of the Albanian federation Vatra (The Hearth), are herewith notified to be present at the meeting which will be held Sunday, February 26 in Room 218, German Hall, 814 West Harrison Street, near Halsted Street.
The Albanian Messenger, Apr. 27, 1934
The Voisava Society was organized this year by a group of Albanian women. The purpose of this organization, which now has a membership of thirty, is to assist the members and their families in studying the traditions of Albania and its language. On May 13, Mother's Day, a drama will
The Albanian Messenger, Apr. 27, 1934
p. 4.- This year the Albanian women organized a society named "Voisava." Up to this date there are thirty members. The purpose of this organization is to assist the members and their families to learn the good traditions of Albania and its language. On May 13, Mother's Day, a drama
The Albanian Messenger, May 29, 1934
Spiro Johns, 234 Beethoven Place, Chicago, Illinois.
The Albanian Messenger, June 16, 1934
The talent and intellectual achievement of the Albanian race are always to be praised, because they not only honor the talented person and his parents; they honor all Albanians. Young Miss Kristina Nikolla, daughter of Pando and Urani Nikolla of Pogradeci, who has been taking violin
The Albanian Messenger, June 16, 1934
The Albanian women's society Viosava celebrated Mother's Day on May 13. The committee on arrangements and the members of the society bent every effort in preparing for the occasion. On Sunday at 2 P. M., a program of music and drama was presented in Oakley Hall that will long be remembered in
The Albanian Messenger, June 28, 1934
The Chicago International Exposition opened its doors for 1934 on Saturday, May 26. Over half a million people attended the opening-day ceremonies. Included in this enormous crowd were officials of the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, the Army, the Police Department, and many other org
The Albanian Messenger, Sept. 14, 1934
Dear Sisters: Regarding the celebration of Albanian Day at the World's Fair, we request all those who wish to take part in this celebration, whether in dances, in singing, or simply appearing in native costume, to communicate with the committee on arrangements. Send all communications to the
Dielli (The Sun), Sept. 14, 1934
The committee on preparations for Albanian Day decided, at the meeting held August 26, to print a program for the event. Advertisements or announcements will be solicited from Albanian businessmen and others. This souvenir program will be distributed free of charge.
Chicago American, Oct. 13, 1934
Albania tomorrow will stage one of the outstanding celebrations of national groups held during the 1934 edition of a Century of Progress. Today, Minister Faik Konitza of Albania was welcomed to the exposition with the fifteen-gun salute reserved for his rank. The minister reviewed t
Chicago Daily News, Oct. 13, 1934
Faik Konitza, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Albania, is coming here from Washington to deliver the principal address at the celebration of Albanian Day at the World's Fair tomorrow.
Chicago Tribune, Oct. 14, 1934
Two major programs, both national in character, will entertain Fair visitors today. They are the presentations of the Albanian and the Czechoslovakian groups. The arrival of the Albanian minister, Faik Konitza, who will make the principal address today, was one of the major events o
Program of "Albanian Day" at the Century of Progress Presented by the "Albanian American Club of Chicago,", Sunday, Oct. 14, 1934
The Albanian-American Club of Chicago, held on Sunday, Oct. 14th, its national day's festivities at the Century of Progress, with a well prepared and organized program, headed by the most prominent members of the Albanian Community of Chicago, and suburbs. The Chairman of the committees and o