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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1943

Page

5

Classified Ads Rates and Formats

Classified want ads cards of thanks and notices priced at 10 cents per line with a 50 cent minimum first insertion and 3 insertions totaling 1 dollar. Payments required in advance.

Real Estate Deals in Riverdale and Dalton

Listings for multiple Riverdale properties including a six room house on Emerald Ave and a five room house on Atlantic St. Prices range from 4950 to 17500 dollars. Also offered are two family dwellings, cottages, and a modern brick veneer bungalow in Greenfield subdivision with garages and heat. Agent Albert H. Harms coordinates, Dalton contact listed.

Emerald Ave Riverdale Atlantic St Lc.r.r Acme Greenfield Subdivision 140Th Court Ivanhoe Lincoln Ave Dalton Albert H. Harms Lincoln Avenue

Thomsen Announces Office Opening at Lincoln Ave

Dr Philip G Thomsen announces the opening of his new office at 13824 Lincoln Ave occupying the former office of Dr Carl H Thomsen. Phone Dol 811 32 1p.

In Memoriam Pvt Frederick L Krueger 40th Engineers

In memory of Pvt Frederick L Krueger of Company B 40th Engineers who died December 10 1942 in Indio California during desert maneuvers. He is remembered by Mr and Mrs Frank Krueger Helen Alma Krueger Pvt and Mrs Carl Krueger Mr and Mrs Walter Wells and Albert J Krueger.

Frederick L. Krueger 40Th Engineers Regiment Indio Calif Frank Krueger Helen Alma Krueger Carl Krueger Walter Wells Albert J. Krueger

In fond memory of a beloved husband and grandfather

Mrs. Katherine Struven notes the passing two years ago on December 8 1941 and recalls the family memory. Dalton firemen acted promptly Wednesday morning saving the Emil Verhoevens home at 408 East 144th Street from likely grave damage after a fire started in a spare room and was quickly put out.

Katherine Struven Dalton Fire Department Emil Verhoevens E. 144Th St

Paynter-Lyons Rites for Dorothy Paynter and Richard Lyons

Dorothy Irene Paynter daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Paynter 13605 State St Riverdale married Pvt Richard J Lyons son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lyons 13929 Park Ave Dalton on December 1 1943 at St Mary Church Riverdale Rev Matthias H Hoffman officiated The bride wore violet suit bonnet and brown accessories with white chrysanthemum corsage The twin sister Hazel attended in green velveteen with gold pom pom corsage Best man Edward Kleinz Dalton After ceremony dinner at the Nantucket couple to New Orleans where Lyons stationed with the Transportation Corps The bride will return to her parents home and resume at Continental Illinois National Bank in Chicago

Paynter-Lyons Dorothy Irene ‘Paynter Arthur W. Paynter State St Riverdale Richard J. Lyons Walter Lyons Park Ave Dalton Matthias H. Hoffman St. Mary Church Nantucket New Orleans Pvt Lyons Transportation Corps Continental Ilinois National Bank of Chicago

Bane and Schaafsma Wed in Virginia Beach Church

Miss Dorothy Anderson Bane became the bride of Lt Frank Schaafsma at five o clock Saturday afternoon in the Virginia Beach Presbyterian church Oceana Va The couple were married by Chaplain James F Merrin with the ceremony preceded by musical selections and a formal procession The bride wore a brown wool dressmaker suit with mink furs and a purple orchid corsage Attendant was Miss Betty Bane The best man was Lt Francis J Ray and the groomsmen included Lt Robert H

Virginia Beach Presbyterian Church Oceana Dorothy Anderson Bane Fallon Cleveland Bane Frank Schaafsma Theo. Schaafsma Main St Dalton James F. Merrin Camp Pendleton Charlie Hitchings Marion A. Bane Betty Bane

For Sale Doe Rabbits and Hutches

20 white New Zealand doe rabbits for sale at 25 cents per pound live weight. Includes hutches. Located at 14104 Michigan Ave. Contact 32-l1p for details.

New Zealand Hutches Michigan Ave

Bride Weds Lt Frank Canney U S N in Dalton

The wedding of Lt Frank Canney U S N and the bride featured a black silk dress for the mother of the bride and red rose corsage. Out of town guests included Capt Marion A Bane Maxwell Field Alabama and Dr and Mrs W F Bane Hampton Virginia. The couple traveled to Dalton for a reception at the groom's parents home before heading to Virginia to begin new postings.

Dalton

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 803 Meets for Christmas Party

The Unit 803 meeting is set for tonight with a Christmas party for adults after the session. Mrs. Mary Ferguson chairs, members bring a 50 cent grab bag gift, and 1944 dues are due. Junior Auxiliary meets Saturday December 11 at 1 30 pm for mothers’ party and turkey raffle books.

American Legion Auxiliary Frankie Albrecht Unit 803 Mary Ferguson Paul Gall Grace Garry Andrew Garry Louis C. Garry Monterey Strand Orland Convalescent Center Hines Hospital Harvey Legion Club 154Th Broadway Legion Room

Funeral Services Held Saturday for Fred Spiecker

Funeral services were held Saturday for Fred Spiecker a long time Dalton resident and caretaker of the Methodist campground in Berger for many years. He was known for his service to the church and local community.

Fred Spiecker Dalton Berger

Death of 78 year old Spiecker prompts Dalton funeral

Seventeen years since his passing, Mr. Spiecker died last Wednesday evening December 1 at his Dalton home at age 78. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM from the Dalton Methodist church with Rev. M. Freeman officiating. Burial followed at Oak Lawn cemetery, Thornton, under Jacobsma funeral home care. Born December 4, 1869 in Werk Auf Rugen Germany he was a retired railroad man and former Berger campground caretaker. He is survived by his wife Catherine a son William of Dalton two grandchildren Mrs Louise Berger and Janet Spiecker and a great grandson Herbert Berger Jr.

Dalton Methodist Church M. Freeman E. Johannes Clarence P. Brown Oak Lawn Cemetery Thornton Jacobsma Mr. Spiecker Werk Auf Rugen Rugen Germany Berger Camp Catherine William of Dalton Louise Berger Janet Spiecker Herbert Berger, Jr

Riverdolites Sweep In Bowling Series At Miller's Inn

Riverdolites Bowling Miller's Wonder Inn, continuing their hot pace, swept the series from Carl Dieck's ice men. Homer led with 206 and a 579 series, while H. Bock bowled 518 for Dieck. In the other match L. E. Reich's defeated Bachmann's undertakers as Al Lindell hit 233 and 667 for the losers. D. Miller and R. Markus tied for high with 531 each.

Riverdolites Miller Wonder Inn Carl Dieck Ice Men Homer H. Bock L. E. Reich’s Bachmann Undertakers al Lindell D. Miller R. Markus Grocery Boys

Local Dalton Residents Injured In Weekend Auto Crash

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Propper Sr. of Dalton were hurt Saturday at 46th Place and Stoney Island Ave. Mrs. Propper suffered a fractured ankle and leg head injuries and two broken fingers and was moved from Jackson Park hospital to Ingalls Memorial hospital in Harvey. Mr. Propper sustained two fractured ribs. The report also notes a bridal shower in Grant Park Illinois for Thelma Deavers to become the bride of Henry Hameister next Sunday afternoon. Other relatives visit from Xenia and Kansas City as Christmas plans unfold.

Henry Propper, Sr Dalton 46Th Place Stoney Island Ave Propper Jackson Park Hospital Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey Frederik Mohr Grant Park Thelma Deavers Mohr Henry Hameister Oliver Johnson Atlantic St Riverdale Martha Bayles Marvin Bayles Xenia Ill Johnson Bertha Taylor Elgin Johnson Home Charles Krueger South Ivanhoe Merle Sigrist Kansas City Fred Krueger Sigrist Maysville Cpl Air Corps England

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Fordson and Oliver Dyer Supply Co Dyer, Ind Call Dyer Irving Furniture CO S. Halsted St Albert L. Strefling Sheridan Ave Dolton Indiana Harbor Belt Trainmaster Halsted Streets Linois Ethel F. Tiedemann Catherine Joan John Mehoreyzk War Man Power Commission Chicago Monarch Laundry CO 111Th Street Civilian Signal Corps Illinois Bell Telephone Bane-Schaafsma DR. W. D. Shannon Dolton, HL Fray's Flower Shop Acme Steel CO Illinois Central Transportation Riverdale Station 134Th and Perry Ave Luken’s Dolton Drug Store Arcady Farms Milling Co 138Th ST Surf. Lines I. C. Ph Dailey
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