Foreign Language Press Survey

The Greek department of the Mid-City Trust and Savings Bank, located at Madison and Halsted Streets, is managed now by Mr. Peter Sarelas, who was employed by the bank for that purpose, taking the place of Mr. Geo. Stathopoulos who is leaving for Greece. Mr. Sarelas is a graduate of

p. 7.- The spirit of mother Greece is ever-present among her scattered sons. Time and space, however, does not alter the ever-burdening devotion of these sons for their Greece. Chicago Vresthenites, natives of Vresthena, Sparta, Greece, in a meeting last week raised $3,450 through c

The building Roma Pavilion located at Polk and Halsted Streets, was bought by Kolias Brothers-Christ, Anthonios and Panagiotis. It contains stores, offices and a luxurious hall for social affairs. Kolias Brothers have made many alterations and redecorated the hall to meet the requirements for

With the influence and the financial backing of the Vatican, a degenerate Greek, pseudo professor, came recently to Athens, to pursue the abdominable activity of debasing the Greek language, and the Greek orthodox church and faith. The financial means, which, this degenerate possess

The Greek church, the Assumption of Virgin Mary of the West Side Division, gives its First Annual Dance, on the 7th of Frebruary, in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Sherman. The parishioners of the church are urged to participate in the dance and make it a success. It is beyond doub

One of the most important Greek organizations in this country is the National Joy, which tends to become similar to the American Y.M.C.A. The present teachers and lectures of the institution are aiming to give the members, Christian and social culture, naturalization and mutual assi

Mr. George Prasinos of Chicago bought seven acres of land near Lake Zurich for $35,000. On this land, Mr. Prasinos began to build a 100 room hotel at the cost of $125,000. The rest of the land will be transformed into gardens resembling the Gardens of Kifisia. The site of the gardens will be

The parishioners of the new Greek church had the golden opportunity to listen to the speech of Mr. G. Nicolopoulos, Dr. of Philosophy, delivered on the occasion of Xmas day. "What was the political condition of the world when Christ was born, what was the mental condition, the relig

The Greek ladies of Chicago are pleased to take notice of the opening of a Greek fur shop. Variety, quality and reasonable prices will be distinctive innovations of the new store named Uptown Fur Company, located at 1135 Wilson Avenue. Achilles Balalas is the proprietor.

The Greeks are regarded as the pioneers of the civilization that the world is enjoying today. They are the fathers of literature, arts, and science. Wherever you turn your eyes, you will find a mighty monument of tribute to Greek culture. Oh, Ancient Greece! the giver of light to th

The Greeks of America are informed that the Prime Minister of Greece, General Pangalos, proclaimed a dictatorship in Greece, making himself dictator. The declaration took place at a dinner given by himself, at which his ministers and high officers of the army were present. He pledge

The Chicago chapter of Ahepa elected its new officers in a general meeting last week, at the Morrison Hotel. The names of the new officers are Mr. D. Poulakis, president; George Spannon, vice president; M. Meletiadis, secretary; G. Alex, treasurer; A. Porikos, chaplain; G. Dravilas, curator;

The Republic of the United States, the country in which we, the Greeks, live, took birth on July 4, 1776. This nation threw off the British King, with all of the nonsense, foolishness and expense that his grafting system of government represented. The intelligent men of that period had too mu

Not very long ago an important looking envelop containing a letter was delivered to me by the mailman. I recognized the signature, at the bottom of the letter, as that of one of my Greek subscribers. The contents of the brief letter irritated me, but it was my duty as a publisher to gratify t

Last Sunday, January 10, 1926, one hundred Greeks congregated at the Hull House, Halsted and Polk Streets and formed the above mentioned organization. Its aim is, to elevate the ethical and intellectual standards of its members. It intends to install a library in a capacious hall, f

The above mentioned brotherhood, complying with the request sent out by the Greek General Consolidate, for contributions to our National Air Defense in Greece, herewith forwards $100 for that purpose. The contribution was made by a small gathering of the above said society, a longer one will

Greek ladies of Chicago and the surroundings, are informed through the publication, if and when they decide to go to Greece for a visit, that they must comply with a newly enforced Police Ordinance. Short skirts are tabooed. The length of the skirts must be twelve inches above the sole of the

In a meeting of the "Philiatfes" the president of the community announced the contents of an appeal to the natives of "Philiatra" by the Mayor of their native town. "Due to the fact that our town "Philiatra" is honored by the visits of our many former citizens, who are now in Americ

The newly organized Greek American Community of the West Side, of the City of Chicago, is very active raising money for the erection of a church and school, which will be called Assumption of Virgin Mary. Noted among the members of the society are Mrs. Angelica H. Nicolopoul

There are two political parties in this country just as there are two in Greece. Here they are called, Republican and Democratic, in Greece they are called, Venizelists and Anti-Venizelists. The Anti-Venizelists, owing to their hatred of the name Venizelos, self-styled themselves as