Germany and Italy Declare War With The United States
Germany and Italy announced formal declarations of war on the United States, prompting local efforts to aid the war. The American Legion Naval Relations committee met to plan naval education and enlistment support, with plans to screen films at local theatres and stage a large patriotic mass meeting. Police prepared to protect industries and warehouses as officials bolster sabotage prevention measures.
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United States
Italy
Germany
Mussolini
Hitler
Japan
American Legion Naval Relations Committee
Riverdale
Navy
Lester Brookfelt
Earl Slaughter
John Thul
Naval Education Committee
Robert C. Haney
John Belz
T. M. Kinney
Legion Committee
Navy Department
Dalton and Dale
The
Patriotics'Council
Cook County
Lifelong resident Fred Diekman dies suddenly
Fred Diekman of South Holland died suddenly at his home on December 8. Born September 21, 1862, in Ridge near Dalton Illinois, he married Emma Meyer in 1894 and later Ida Meyer in 1909. Survived by his children Marion, Clinton, James, Franklin, Frederic, Walter, Robert, two wives, three brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Sandridge church with Rev. Palm officiating. interment in Oakland cemetery, Dalton. Bachmann funeral home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Diekman
South Holland
Dalton
Emma Meyer
Annette
R 'Waalkes
Walter
Robert
Ida Meyer
Marion
H Dykema
Clinton
James
Franklin
Frederic
Ernst
John
Frank
Emma
Minnie
Clara
Sandridge Church
F. T. Palm
Oakland Cemetery
Bachmann
No Official Changes Yet On Selective Service Board 12
Herman J. Anders chairman of selective service board No. 12 says no official changes have been received since the outbreak of war. He notes unofficial reports that some soldiers over 28 who were released have received telegrams ordering a return to military service.
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Herman J. Anders
Selective Service Board No. 12
Yule Program Plans Nearing Completion
The Dalton Chamber of Commerce sponsors the third annual Christmas program with plans led by Dr. C F Pegeneau and Trustee Frank Diekman. Donations for the tree and festival are at First National Bank and the Pointer office. Local choirs will sing from Unity hall December 19 to 23.
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Dalton Chamber of Commerce
C. F. Peganeau
Frank Diekman
Lincoln Avenue
Washington Street
First National Bank
Dalton
Pointer
Pegeneau
Unity Hall
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
First Methodist Church
Dalton-Riverdale
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church
Dolton
Dolton Chamber of Commercce
Dickey
Funeral Services Held Wednesday for Max Struven
Max Struven a long time resident of Dalton died Monday morning at his home 13806 Lincoln Avenue Dalton at age 78. He was born May 8 1863 in Gluckstadt Holstein Germany and married Katherine Lau on December 12 1890. He came to Riverdale in 1907 and lived in Dalton for 30 years worked as a stationary fireman at Acme Steel until retirement four years ago. Survived by widow four sons Adolf Bernhard Harry and Hans Robert one daughter Marian nine grandchildren one daughter Anne in Germany two sisters three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Bachmann funeral home with Rev Ray C Shawl Our Savior's Community Church officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery Dolton.
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Max ‘Struven
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Mr. Struven
Gluckstadt
Holstein
Germany
Katherine Lau
Riverdale
Acme Steel Company
Adolf
Blue Island
Bernhard
Harry
Dolton
Hans Robert
Marian
Henry Kiel
Anne
Albert Stiegl
Bachmann Funeral Home
Ray C. Shawl
Womans Relief Corps Elects Officers at Riverdale Hall
The regular meeting of the Womans Relief Corps held Friday afternoon at Riverdale village hall elected officers. Names include President Adele Stutzriem Vice President Jennie O Connor Junior Vice President Bonnie Bender Treasurer Cora Middleborn Conductor Florence Rampke Chaplain Mary Ferguson Guard Marie Graewert First Delegate Anna M Kurz Second Delegate Jennie O Connor Alternates Bonnie Bender Dorothy Dickey.
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Womans Relief Corps
Woman’s Relief Corps
Riverdale Village Hall
Adele Stutzriem
Jennie O’conner
Bonnie Bender
Cora Middleborn
Florence Rampke
Mary Ferguson
Marie Graewert
Anna M. Kurz
Bender
Dorothy Dickey
Bortolon Couple to Mark 20th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John B Bortolon Sr of Dalton will observe their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday December 17. Friends extend congratulations to the couple.
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John B. Bortolon, Sr
Dalton
Legion Puts Funds Into Defense Bonds
At Paul Gall Post No. 303 American Legion a motion passed to buy 800 dollars in defense bonds. The post aims to support the All Out victory effort and will cancel its annual Christmas party to invest the maximum in bonds. A Naval Relations committee was formed with Lester Brookfelt as chairman to aid navy enlistments and provide information to interested youths.
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Paul Gall
American Legion
Defense
Post
Naval Relations Committee
Lester Brookfelt
Earl Slaughter
John Belz
John Thul
Robert Haney
Christmas Decoration Committee to Meet Friday
Community decorating for the Yuletide season centers on a contest for the most attractive home and store displays. A Friday meeting at Riverdale village hall will set judge selection and prize details, with civic groups supporting the effort originated by the Dalton Riverdale Woman's club.
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Dalton-Riverdale
Riverdale
Power of God film at St Paul Church auditorium
The Power of God, a sound feature, shows at St Paul school auditorium Wednesday December 17 at 8 30 p m. A Christian entertainment piece addressing modern life issues and offering a clear statement of Christianity with characters Jonathan and Esther Worrie, produced by Roland Reed Productions and supervised by Rev L Meyer.
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iSt. Paul
Jonathan
Esther Worrie
Dr. Bradden
R.K.O. Pathe
Roland Reed Productions
L. Meyer
Power of God
Sailors Welcome Steel Bunks On New Ships
The majority of Unecé Sam's sailors favor new ships outfitted with steel bunks that fold against the case, saving space when not in use.
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Unecé Sam
Dolton Formally Names Cogswell Chief of Police
Dolton village board formally appointed Grover Cogswell as chief of police, with Alfred Kort as regular assistant and Paul Thomson as special police. The meeting also approved two days off monthly for the two regular officers and discussed sewer repair at 138th Street and Lincoln Avenue. The board plans a water fee ordinance tied to building permits and require a water meter with taps.
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Grover Cogswell
Dolton
Charles T. Heidenrich
Alfred Kort
Cogswell
Paul Thomson
Watson
Police, Fire, and Water Committee
Dalton
Fike
138Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Dillner
B. & O. Railroad
Drowning of Edward Kubisty Leads to Funeral Service
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Blue Island for Edward Kubisty a 22 year old Blue Island resident who drowned in the Kankakee River on November 12 after attempting to rescue a boat. His body was found near shore by a trapper while setting traps last Sunday morning. Kubisty worked for the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad and resided at 14128 Winchester avenue Dixmoor. He leaves six sisters and two brothers. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery.
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Kankakee River
Blue Island
Edward Kubisty
Momence
Riverdale Fire Department
Kubitsky
Kubisty
Harold Michlic
Gustave Huber
Dixmoor
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Winchester Avenue
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Dolton Firemen Hold Masquerade Dance Next Saturday
Dolton volunteer fire department sponsors a masquerade dance at Lincoln School gym in Dolton on December 18. Proceeds support department maintenance and emergency unit costs. Charles and his band provide music. admission is 50 cents.
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Dolton
Navy Enlistment Age Rules
The minimum age for U S Navy enlistment is 17. Applicants under 21 must have parental or guardian consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S Navy
Local Soldiers in War Zone Believed Safe After Attack
Local families followed word of the Hawaiian raid and looming war as sons and husbands served far from home. Private Harry E. Smith was killed. Lieut. Karl Ek and Staff Sergeant Paul Putnam and Corps. Paul Hartman faced danger in the Pacific. Miss Jane Gill, back from Honolulu, recalls tensions and confidence in U S defenses.
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Harvey
Harry E. Smith
South
Ashland Avenue
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Fred Ek
Riverdale
Karl Ek
Fort Totten
New York City
Fort Stotsenburg
Manila
Four Naval Training Stations Prepare Recruits Before Service
The Navy operates four training stations for recruits prior to ship assignment or trade school. The facilities are located at Newport Rhode Island Great Lakes Illinois Norfolk Virginia and San Diego California.
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Newport
Rhode Island
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Norfolk
Virginia
San Diego
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Max Struven
United States of America
Legion
St. Paul Church
of God
Dolton Board
Jane Gill
R. E. Jaeger
Chicago Road
Honolulu
Kauai
Miss Gill
Streator
South Shore Hospital
Queen’s Hospital
Larli
Chicago
Ilawaii
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