Unopposed Parties Set Dolton Riverdale Village Ballots
Dolton and Riverdale voters face nearly uncontested elections with Citizens slate in Dolton and Progressives in Riverdale running unopposed for all offices. Dolton incumbents Hastings Haney Diekman Brookfelt re-elected. new trustees Locher Mossell. Riverdale slate: Claussen Kurz Hanihan Smith Day seeking re-election. School boards 148 and 183 also on April 12 caucus to set two and one seats respectively. Polls open 1 to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Dalton and Washington Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Riverdale
Ira J. Hastings
Robert C. Haney
Frank B. Diekman
L. Edward Brookfelt
Joseph L. Locher
James J. Mossell
Dolton Board
William G. Maurer
Fred Co. Waterman
Progressive Party
Wm. J. Claussen
Pater J. Kurz
James F. Hanihan
George Smith
Milo F. Day
Avie DeRidder
Park Avenue
Dalton
Jack Deupree
Princeton Avenue
John E. Gebert
Glen Lane
Roland C. Laney
Wabash Avenue
Benjamin H. Braselton
Emerald Avenue
Clarence ©. Brown
Lincoln School
Washington School
Bowen School Board of Education
Walter E. Deichen
East 188Th Street
Julius Nelson
East 137Th Place
Livesay and Ohlsen wed in St Louis ceremony
Miss Mabel E Livesay daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis F Livesay Richview Illinois married Lester B Ohlsen son of Mrs Alwina Ohlsen 18346 Indiana Ave Wednesday morning April 2 at 10 in St Pauls Evangelical church St Louis Rev A J Heroman officiated Maid of honor Mrs Carrie Wilson Best man Wilmer Stutzriem After ceremony the couple traveled to Hoyleton Illinois for dinner and reception Then returned to Chicago Both hailed from Chicago area with extensive schooling and careers In Harvey she works as industrial nurse for Ingalls Shepard Co He graduated from Fenger High School attended De Paul University and has worked at Acme Steel for thirteen years He also leads Acme Steel sports teams and supports boy scouts and athletic groups in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel E. Livesay
Louis F. Livesay
Richview
Ill
Lester B. Ohlsen
Alwina Ohlsen
Indiana Avenue
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
St. Louis
Missouri
A. J. Heroman
Carrie Wilson
Wilmer Stutzriem
Hoyleton
Chicago
Centralian High School
Brown School of Commerce
Ingalls Memorial School of Nursing
Ingalls- Shepard Company
Harvey
Fenger High School
de Paul University
Acme Steel Company
Mill Recorder
South Suburban Announces New Bus Service Details
Information on a new bus service for South Suburban is available via phone at Ine terocean 9744. This notice provides public transport updates and contact for further inquiries.
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Terocean
Legion Seeks Boy State Applications
The Paul Gall Post No. 303 of the American Legion invites Riverdale and Dalton boys to apply for this year’s Boys State in Springfield Illinois from June 28 to July 5. Two attendees will be sponsored with all expenses paid by the post. Eligibility requires 16 to 19 years old and completion of at least one high school year. Applications to Mr. C A Powley by April 20 or May 1 deadline.
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Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Riverdale
Dalton
Boys State
Springfield
Ill
Paul Gall
Dolton
Riverdale-Dolton Lions Club
Illinois
Capitol Building
Lincoln
Lincoln’s Tomb
Riverdale-Dalton Territory
Paul Gall Post Boys State Committee
C. A. Powley
South
Clark Street
Powley
Dolton Liquor Store Opens With Opening Sale
The Dolton Liquor Store began business on April 4 at 14066 Lincoln Avenue Dolton in the former Parker grocery building. A grand opening sale with attractive values is offered starting today and continuing.
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Dolton Liquor Store
Parker Grocery Store
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Cantata to be performed at Ivanhoe Church Easter service
The Ivanhoe Community church choir directed by Mrs. Robert Arch will present The Resurrection at the morning service next Sunday April 13. Mrs. Clarence Brown will accompany at the Roosevelt school piano at 9 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Church
Ivanhoe Community Church
Robert Arch
Clarence Brown
Roosevelt School
All Community Churches
Robert Urch
Milton S. Freeman
Philip H. Bassler
Leo Rogers
Immanuel Church Choir to Present Easter Cantata
The Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed church choir in Dalton will perform The Mystery of Easter by Leo Rogers Sunday at 4 PM in the church. Directed by Rev. Phil H. Bassler, the pastor, the choir roster follows.
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Immanuel Church
Leo Rogers
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church
Dalton
Phil. H. Bassler
Harmony Choral Club to Broadcast Sacred Program
The Harmony Choral Club under Louise Ewert will broadcast a fifteen minute sacred program on WHIP Hammond Ind at 11 30 Saturday morning April 12. Mildred Freuling accompanies on piano and the program ends with the Hallelujah Chorus.
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Harmony Choral Club
Louise Ewert
Mildred Freuling
Hammond
Ind
Young Church Club to Stage Farce April 17 and 18
The Dalton Methodist Young Married People group presents Her Emergency Family a three act farce at Lincoln School Auditorium Dalton on Thursday and Friday evenings April 17 and 18. The plot follows Kate Storm who expects a $10 000 gift from an Oklahoma aunt but must be married and bear a child to receive it. Renowned cast includes Kate Storm Eleanor Kasten Aunt Hannah Steele and Chuck Jones with Bruce Waddell directing.
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Young Married People’s Club
Dalton Methodist Church
Lincolnn School
Dalton
Kate Storm
Oklahoma
Hannah
Kate
Jane Meek
Marjorie Rodenburg
Annie
Jane
Dorothy Fadke
Bella
Betty Crum
Mergency
Eleanor Kasten
Bunny Brown
Marie Jacobsma
Larry Carr
Edward Heitmann
Ted Bliss
Bruce Waddell
Hannah Steele
Davida Ewing
Chuck Jones
Edward Jennings
Henry Black
Henry Fradke
Ruth Jacobsma
Tillie Jennings
Start Ticket Sales for Lions Spring Frolics
Radio fans of Quiz Kids can see Van Dyke Tiers at the Lions Spring Frolics presented by the Riverdale-Dalton Lions club at Lincoln school auditorium Dalton on Tuesday evening April 22. Tickets are on sale from club members. The event features amateur and professional acts with over fifty participants and the Lions club in full attendance.
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van Dyke Tiers
Lions Club
Lions
Riverdale-Dalton
Lincoln School
Dalton
Thornton Township High School
Roseland
van Dyke
Van
Death of Cornelius DeVries in Grand Rapids
Cornelius DeVries of 257 East 134th street died at Pine Rest sanitarium Grand Rapids Michigan on Monday morning April 7 from a heart attack after four months confinement. Born April 16 1877 he lived in the community all his life and worked at Stove Works Harvey before retiring 15 years ago. He leaves sister Lydia J Metlin seven nieces and nephews a sister in law Mrs John DeVries and two brothers in law Earl Metlin and Felix Stout. Funeral at Bachmann funeral home yesterday at 2 pm with Rev Milton S Freeman officiating. Burial at Oakland cemetery.
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Cornelius DeVries
East 134Th Street
Pine Rest Sanitarium
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mr. DeVries
Harvey
Lydia J. Metlin
John DeVries
Earl Metlin
Felix Stout
Bachmann Funeral Home
Milton S. Freeman
Oakland Cemetery
Calcott Family Attends Beverly Hills Confirmation
Mr and Mrs George Calcott and daughter Doris attended the confirmation of Doris cousin Miss May Cook in Beverly Hills last Sunday morning. Later they were dinner guests at Miss Cook s home.
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George Calcott
Doris
Miss May Cook
Beverly Hills
Miss Cook
Pastor Leaving to Accept New Charge
The Rev. Martin G. Kabele, pastor since December 1986, has accepted a call to the Evangelical Lutheran church of Polo Il and will leave April 15 with his wife and daughter to serve in Polo. The move follows strong church growth and improvements under his leadership, including new organs and renovations.
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Martin G. Kabele
Our Savior’s Community Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Polo
Kabele
Armin G. Wong
Tlinois
United Lutheran Church
Wenge
Our Savior’s Church
Young People’s Luther League
Senior Tiber League
Men’s Brotherhood
Young Women’s Missionary Society
George Kabele
San Fernando
Cal
Joseph Ortinan
Church Council
Rev
Izaak Walton League Smelt Dinner Set in Calumet Region
The Calumet Region Izaak Walton League chapter hosts a smelt dinner for members and friends at the South End Chamber of Commerce 11145 South Michigan Avenue on Tuesday April 15. Dinner starts at 7 pm and runs until guests are satisfied. Tickets are 50 cents from local members or at Roseland stores Peoples Store and Jostes Sporting Goods. The program features The Parade of Wildlife and relies on a member trip to northern Michigan to catch the fish.
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Calumet Region
South End
Michigan
Peoples Store
Jostes Sporting Goods
Roseland
Good Friday Closing Impacts Riverdale Dolton Businesses
Riverdale and Dolton will close all stores and places of business tomorrow afternoon from 12 to 8. The Dolton post office will observe the closing while the First National of Dolton and First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale stay open. Restaurants will operate 12 to 1.
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Riverdale
Dolton
First National of
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Thornton Township Band Parents Meeting Set for April 14
The next regular meeting of the Thornton Township High School Band Parents Association will be held Monday evening April 14 at 8 o clock in the band room. Parents of band members are urged to attend.
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Thornton Township High School Band Parents Association
Easter Joyful Music and Special Rites Across Churches
Easter services across Dalton and nearby communities feature cantatas and choirs at Ivanhoe Community church and St Marys with multiple masses at open churches. Good Friday services include Tre Ore, sunrise worship, and a union Lenten gathering with ministers from four churches.
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St. Mary’s Church
Our Savior’s Community Church
Dalton Methodist Church
Sandridge Methodist Church
Frank T. Palm
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Dalton
Charles Krueger
Open Bible Church
Otis W. Wasson
Bible School
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Our Savior’s Community
Dolton Methodist
Dolton Methodist Church
Iny
Participatridge Methodist
Immanuel Reformed
Dolten Methodist
Legion Plans Popularity Contest For Summer Carnival
The American Legion completes plans for a popularity contest to be held during its summer carnival. Entry blanks will be printed in The Pointer and a 1941 Super DeLuxe Folder will be given away as a carnival prize.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Edward Krueger Spends Weekend with Riverdale Parents
Edward Krueger of Concordia Teachers College River Forest visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Krueger of Riverdale for the weekend.
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Edward Krueger
Concordia Teachers’ College
River Forest
John Krueger
Lof Riverdale
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Young Church Club
Cornelius de Vries
Izaak Walton League
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