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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
1
The Lansing draft board listed thirty three inductees this week for land or naval service, with six from Dolton among the names. Others include workers from Lansing and several nearby towns, reflecting a broad regional call to military duty while detailing the various hometowns and names.
The Paul Gall American Legion Auxiliary Juniors clarify they earn no profit from selling items made by veterans in Illinois hospitals. Ninety percent of sales go to the veterans, ten percent covers shop expenses, with all Iowa auxiliary units aiding sales. Over five months from March to July 30, they sold merchandise totaling 185 dollars, the best in the state and district.
Captain M. Robert Weidner, formerly a local physician, writes from India about Army Transport Command life. He notes extreme heat and humidity, monsoon rain, primitive conditions, mosquitoes, and snakes, with jokes about monkeys and lizards. He explains evacuations by air, guards, trenches, and limited mail, ending with hope for home after the war.
The Dolton War Price and Rationing board reports 810 basic A gas books mailed and the Riverdale board 819, versus 895 originally issued by this board. Some motorists have not renewed, and cars no longer in use explain part of the drop.
A novel method treats cotton with synthetic resins to form a fibrous composition that can be used to fashion garments without the traditional weaving of cotton into cloth.
At the July meeting Riv erdale trustees reported very low water pressure amid heat and Chicago asked curtailment. They adopted a supplemental arterial street improvement plan from Halsted to Perry Avenue length 4500 feet. A request to install a park district spot light at Ivanhoe Park was approved with reimbursements planned. Illinois Central responded about engines emitting black smoke and blower usage to reduce the issue.
William L. Bird, son of Mr and Mrs George A Bird of 14215 Michigan Ave, received his wings and a second lieutenant commission at Frederick Flying School Oklahoma with his brother George Pinning the wings. Raymond W. Gibson, son of Mr and Mrs Charles P Gibson of Tucson and formerly Dalton, graduated Moody Field Georgia as Army Pilot second lieutenant. Colonel H Muenter presented wings at graduation.
Local War Price and Rationing Boards announce a longer overlap period for blue stamps R five and T from August 1 to September 20. The new table notes home canned foods’ point values and butter gains two points per pound due to higher demand. Coffee rationing suspended from July 28 as supply improves. Boards will accept War Ration Book 3 applications and update books for family members in service.
Riverdale officer Hans Struven recovered three stolen cars in one evening. Two abandoned cars were found at the Illinois Central lot at 187th and Illinois streets and returned to owners Carl Sandin and Elizabeth Harrigan. A Plymouth coupe found near 130th and Halsted streets was traced to Chief Frank Mraz and returned Monday.
The Dolton ration board announces its price panel members Leo Horn Arie De Ridder and Richard Fritsche who will aid retailers and consumers in enforcing wartime price ceilings and handling complaints. The panel operates with no pay and will meet Wednesdays 7 00 to 8 00 p m at the Dalton village hall with complaints accepted anytime at the ration board office.
Riverdale Troop 9 boys enjoy two weeks at Camp Blackhawk Buchanan Michigan with Richard Hall Martin Kunasy William Banon Roy Zenere. one week visitors include Charles Wagner Russel Stuart Robert Popper Robert Waterstraat Robert Ballard Leon Petraske Norman Beasely Bud Gorsuch Ted Patteson Billy Brandt. Dolton Troop members attend last week names Capriotti Steiner Lucken Tomky Frerichs Heitmann DeVore. Camp duration runs Monday July 26 through Sunday with a second period to follow. Scouts advance ranks and craft work aimed for fall exhibit. Ivanhoe picnic August 22 at peak west of S C railroad Ivanhoe station. all invited with supper basket. Edward Van Clay son of Arthur Van Clay enjoying thirty day Pacific war furlough at home on Lincoln Avenue Dalton.
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