Riverdale Boys Serve in Armed Forces Abroad
Chronicle of local youths serving with U S military units abroad. T/4 Robert P. Sliga remains in Japan near Yokohama after Leyte landings and V-J Day, supervising a plumbing crew for American occupation buildings. Also mentions HiA 2/c Robert Frosch in Great Lakes training, Edward Peters in Jacksonville Navy Air Corps, and George Cosman in Great Lakes separation after two years service.
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Robert P. Sliga
Bob
Yokohama Bay
Tokyo
Harvey
Leyte Island
158Rd Engineers
Home
Chicago
Robert. Frosch
Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Harold Frosch
Union Avenue
Riverdale
Harold
Edward Peters
East 136Th Street
Navy Air Corps
Jacksonville
Fla
Naval Air Technical Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Edward
Merchant Marines
Illinois Leads in Number of New Plants
Northern Illinois leads the nation in new industrial plant contracts let in the year after V E Day, with 99 plants in the Chicago-Northern Illinois area more than doubling any other region. Total Illinois additions reached 112 plants and over 45 million dollars in new construction. Milburn L. Forth notes steady postwar diversification and concentration in iron and steel autos chemicals and food products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois
United States
Territorial Information Department
Public Service Company of
Northern
Finois
Milburn L. Forth
Department
Illinois
Forth
Iinois
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Den 1 Cub Scouts Return From Week's Outing
Eleven members of Den 1 of Cub Scout Pack 16 returned home Saturday from a week at Shadow Lawn near Momence Illinois. Leaders Mrs Miles Hoff and Mr Hoff supervised activities including swimming baseball fishing and hiking. Gratitude is given to Frank Damez Riverdale and others for treats transport and food contributions with no mishaps or misdemeanors reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 1
Shadow Lawn
Momence
Ill
FrankPeiguss
Charles Carvelli
Jack Steinhauer
John Krikau
Robert Neath
Charles Krause
Dan Gerald Peters
Lawrence Rau
Alfred Ballard
Delwin Herrold
Bob Hoff
Miles M. Hoff
Den
DU. Herrold
Mary Ann Herrold
Mary Ann ‘Strom
Bill
Joyce Hoff
David Prosser
Riverdale
James LaForte
L. E. Reich
Mrs. Herrold
Mary Ann Strom
Funeral for 13 month old Edward Walter Anderson
Edward Walter Anderson died after a short illness at 13 months. Funeral services were held Monday July 22 at the Blue Island chapel for the son of Mr and Mrs David Anderson of Riverdale. Survivors include sister Carol Marie aged three. brother David Bruce preceded in death. Rev J J Rankin conducted the service. The body was taken to Michigan for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Road
Blue Island
Edward Walter Anderson
David Anderson
Lowe Avenue
Riverdale
Carol Marie
David Bruce
J. J. Rankin
Academy Methodist Church of
Harvey
Michigan
Dolton Gift Shop Change of Ownership Announces New Lines
Fred Brand and his son of 14906 Irwin Avenue Dolton have bought the Schaefer Gift Shop at 14200 to 14202 Chicago Road Dolton from George Schaefer who is retiring. They plan to expand infants wear and accessories and add art goods while promising prompt service. The Public Service Company designates Mr Brand as agent for the area and bills can be paid at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brand and Son
Irwin Avenue
Dolton
Schaefer
Chicago Road
George Schaefer
Public Service Company
Brand
Thornton Township High School Registration and Program Changes
All students not registered for the 1946-47 year and those wishing to change programs may report to Thornton Township High School on Friday or Saturday August 2 or 3. Community students are urged to take advantage as changes after the term begins will likely be limited to administrative reasons.
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TTHS
Thornton Township
Vets May Receive Pension After Discharge
Veterans of World War I or II permanently disabled from illness or injury after discharge may be eligible for a $50 monthly pension. The total and permanent disability standard requires inability to perform gainful work and a high likelihood the condition lasts life. Eligibility includes income limits and the service officer Walter H. Lueder at 1520 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, offering aid with applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Walter H. Lueder
Otto Boulevard
Chicago Heights
Vacationers from Riverdale and Harvey Visit Miami
Helen Grakauskas of Riverdale and Violet Baran gar of Harvey vacation in Miami Florida. They left Monday July 22 by train for the resort city. A boy, son of Casimir Kulig of Dalton, arrived July 21 in St Francis hospital Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Grakauskas
Emerald Avenue
Riverdale
Violet Barangar
Harvey
Miami
Fla
Casimir Kulig
Dalton
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
One-Syllable Words in Lincoln Gettysburg Address
A study notes that about 73 percent of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address uses one syllable words. The analysis highlights the speech's simple diction and cadence while identifying common short words and phrasing patterns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleo Sliga
Japan
Inito
Infantry
Army
Camp Hood
George Cosman, Cox
Mathew Cosman
Naval Vice
Great Lakes, Ill
Naval Air Station
Bennett Field
N. Y
154Th St
Europe
Paul Gall
American Legion
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Dolton Village Hall
Zenith Radio
Thor Washing Ia
Chine
Frigidaire
Mangle
Gladiron
Legionaire
Lincoln Ave
Toy Ene Theta Cs Phone
Hill & Hill
Four Roses
Old McBrayer
Old
Lord Calvert
Calvert Reserve
Seagrams
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