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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
1
Village officials and railroads coordinated in Dalton and Riverdale to protect industries and transportation networks from sabotage and espionage. Plans include guarded drawbridges, extra police, fire department readiness, school drills, and Legion support for national defense.
Thornton township supervisor William H. Winterhoff announces a special defense meeting Monday evening December 22 at the Thornton village hall at 8 oclock. Police officers are urged to attend and officials of all municipalities in the township are invited. Winterhoff and President Jones of Lansing will be heard Friday December 19 at 515 p m on station WJOB Hammond Indiana discussing national defense impact on the area.
The Woman's Relief Corps plans a potluck luncheon and Christmas party Friday afternoon December 19 at one o'clock in Riverdale village hall. A gift exchange will be held as part of the event.
Paul Gall Post of the American Legion Riv e rdale Dalton district reports strong enlistment interest in the Navy under eight month plan. The Naval Relations committee notes many requests for information and several recruits have already reported for examination in Chicago. The drive is led by Lester Brookfelt Robert Haney and John Belz with Earl Slaughter and John Thul aiding. A monster mass meeting is planned for January 8 at Dolton theater to boost recruitment.
The Riverdale Dalton Lions club purchased an inhalator resuscitator with festival proceeds and local support. Delivered by E J Inhalator at the Dalton fire house, it will equip the new Emergency Truck as firemen receive operation and care instructions.
Franklin Lincoln and Washington schools present Christmas programs Thursday December 18 at 7 30 p m at each school. Roosevelt school programs at 2 15 p m. Christmas vacation ends December 20 with classes resuming Monday January 5 per Superintendent William Reaugh.
The Pointer announces its Christmas Greeting edition will be printed in time for distribution on December 24 next week. Deadline for news and announcements is Monday at 9 a.m.
Fire Chief Herbert J. Dickelman leads a committee inspection of the new emergency truck delivered December 3. Officers Grover Cogswell and Elmer Steiner join the group along with L. F. Ripley A. P. Frerichs Thomas Harper Jr and Chief Dickelman. William C. Dorman not pictured.
Legion officials in Illinois announce a multiagency emergency plan built on eight hundred plus posts and 50 000 registered Legionnaires. A state department staff will coordinate with military, police, Red Cross, government, press and amateur radio to mobilize trucks, drivers, interpreters, and skilled personnel for any crisis.
Mrs Pauline Slaughter local chair man of the Red Cross roll call said yesterday that contributions from the drive were the largest in many years and more gifts were still coming in. She asks thanks for all who contributed to the effort.
A driver in Dalton knocked down the large community Christmas tree at Lincoln and Washington yesterday afternoon. The motorist did not report the incident to police. Despite damage to lights, the tree will be reerected at the same corner.
Rev John N Weiler announces a midnight Mass at St Marys Church this Christmas. A mixed choir will perform publicly for the first time at the High Mass.
Aviation minded youths from South Suburban area may enroll in a non college civilian pilot training program. Ground school starts January 2 at Bloom Township High School under Homewood Rotary Club sponsorship with support from Congressman Edward A Kelley. Applicants aged 19 to 26 who are US citizens may apply today through December 22 at Bloom Township High School with Mr Lare or Vir Lareau.
Paul Gall Post 308 of Dolton announces they will provide red white blue and gold service emblems with Liberty Peace Security One of Ours in Service National Defense U S A Presented by American Legion to local families with members in the armed forces. To obtain fill coupon on page four and mail to Edwin Messerschmidt chairman emblem committee 653 Main street Dolton Illinois.
Christmas checks totaling 225000 will be distributed to Acme employees based on two weeks’ pay for staff with more than six months on the job. Workers hired since July 2 will receive the equivalent of one week’s salary as part of the holiday payout.
Local clubs and village committees join to sponsor outdoor and window displays for festive lighted decorations. Judges will award five three prizes across Riverdale and Dalton with cash awards of 5 3 and 2 dollars. A Unity hall carol broadcast runs nightly from December 19 to Christmas Day with local choirs performing. Donations fund a large Christmas tree at Lincoln Avenue and Washington Street.
Copies of the book Every thing You Want to Know About Life in the U S Navy remain obtainable. Interested readers may get the law from Robert C. Haney at Dalton village hall Assistant Chief Lester Brookfelt at Riverdale fire house or The Pointer office.
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