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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
5
A wartime address urges civilians to prepare for defense and endure sacrifices as the United States enters a conflict with the axis powers. Americans are urged to fill jobs, relinquish luxuries, and unite to support victory and preserve freedom. The speaker notes civilian courage and resolve, warning of shortages and prolonged effort ahead.
Dolton fire department plans to outfit a new auxiliary truck delivered December 3. Fire Chief Herbert Dickelman and a special committee led the effort with help from firefighters and sponsoring ladies. The unit will gain an inhalator rescue system, stretcher, ladders, gas masks, and more, supplemented by an inhalator provided by the Riverdale-Dalton Lions Club.
A stork shower was given for Mrs. Rose Panozzo at Unity hall in Dalton on Wednesday evening December 3. After gifts were opened, banco games and prize drawings occurred followed by a luncheon. Attending were numerous Panozzo family members and friends from the area.
The Harvey Federal Savings and Loan board approved a dividend of about 28 400 for 2 167 share holders payable December 31. Checks may be placed in Defense Savings bonds. 154 recipients are receiving their first dividends. The association, organized March 1911, reports assets of 2 950 168 29 and 3 percent annual dividends backed by 914 borrowers in Harvey and nearby towns.
Frederick Koshuba a 28 year old Detroit resident was killed in a crash when a car driven by Ankerman 11829 Union Avenue Roseland lost control at Main Street and Long Island Avenue Monday morning. Ankerman sustained serious injuries including a possible skull fracture and crushed spine. Both men were taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey where Koshuba died from internal injuries.
The text explains canteen access for sailors at near cost, defines a rookie as a boot and apprentice seaman, and outlines pay: $21 monthly plus board clothing and equipment. After four months the recruit becomes seaman second class with pay rising to $36 monthly.
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