Local soldiers sail from France in 118th Field Artillery
A dispatch from Washington notes December 9 sail of the 118th Field Artillery, with four local boys in the regiment: Arthur Albrecht Frank Scott John Matthiesen and Robert Kinney. Homecomings and local incidents fill the Dalton Riverdale area news including library plans and several military discharges.
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Washington
France
118Th Field Artillery
Arthur Albrecht
Frank Scott
Dolton
John Matthiesen
Robert Kinney
Riverdale
Will Messerschmidt
Annapolis
Dalton
Fredtiea Street
C. and E. I
Dick Lund
Dolton Board of Education
Henry F. Albrecht
Camp Wheeler
Joseph Hruby
Siberia
Tokyo
Japan
American Legion notes and events from a small town
The card reports a cash drawing with the winner not collecting last Friday, lists pinochle prize results led by John Matthiesen, and notes the next post meeting on January 10. It also covers National Commander Chadwick’s Dec 24 Christmas greeting from KIRO Seattle and other Legion updates and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krieg
Art Dahlman
Herbert Pitz
Hanschman
McLaughlin
W. J. Johns Cr
W. Bauermeister
Louie Albrecht
Rose Kleinz
John Matthiesen
Stephen F. Chadwick
American Legion
Columbia Broadcasting System
KIRO
Seattle
Wash
Bowling Alley Shifts See Bucks Fall to Staats and Lindell’s
On the seven o’clock shift the Bucks without their captain lost to Staats Insurance and Lindell’s Gas fell to Ehiert’s Speed. At nine, Hausmans Colts led by captain D Hand won all three from Harms, while Reingold Bonses took two from Wonder Bars. Staats Insurance tops team series with 2706, Hausmans second at 2673. Michalski 629 and 260 high game lead the individuals.
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Ul Alleys
The
Bucks
Staat’s
Lindell
Gas Boys
Ehiert
Speed Boys
Hausmans Colts
D. Hand
Harms
Reingold Bonses
Wonder Bars
Lindells Gas Boys
Staat
Hausman
Michalski
A. Markus
Burnham Coal and Ice Edges Dalton Team in Close Game
Dalton Village Hall Recreation Room notes a tight defeat for Dalton by Burnham Coal and Ice. The next match is set for Friday December 30 at 8 pm at Burnham gym. The page also mentions a dancing instructor Ray Coffeen and Mr Heinrich entertaining youngsters with a movie program and a promised puppet show, inviting broad attendance.
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Dengler
Burnham Coal and Ice
Burnham Gym
Ray Coffeen
Heinrich
Riverdale Park Christmas Party Brightens Club Hall
The Riverdale swing club held a Christmas party at Riverdale park with candy cookies and cocoa. A Christmas tree and carols plus games created festive fun. Members listed include Margaret Wills Dorothy Mullin Phyllis Berschinski Neva White George Wells Ronald Struven Annette Martin Billy Langley Murray Langley Lorraine LeClair Shirley Budwash Shirley Nuring and Muriel Stahnke. Annette Martin George Wells and Ronald Struven won prizes. Friday night many children and youths enjoyed motion pictures hosted by Mr. Henrich of Blue Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park
Margaret Wills
Dorothy Mullin
Phyllis Berschinski
Neva White
George Wells
Ronald Struven
Annette Martin
Billy Langley
Margaret Langley
Lorraine LeClair
Shirley Budwash
Shirley Nuring
Muriel Stahnke
Mr. Henrich
Blue Island
Cars to be sold at Dolton public auction
Dolton police hold two vehicles set for public auction on December 31 at 10 a.m. The notice states the cars are seized and will be sold to the highest bidder at the designated town lot.
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Dolton Police
In Memoriam for Mrs Har ry Shilling
In sad remembrance of our dear wife and mother Mrs Harry Shilling nee Lena Workman who entered eternal rest four years ago December 22 1934 Our loving family recalls the silent heartaches and grief borne in silence as we pause to remember her loving life and loss We are her husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shilling
Lena Workman
Riverdale and Dalton Boys Disappear After Christmas Dinner
The article notes the Riverdale and Dalton boys vanish after Christmas dinner and suggests tracing a call to the girlfriend’s house could resolve the mystery. The tone hints at a small-town missing persons mystery awaiting a lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
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Lincoln Ave
John Favro
Michigan Ave
Indian Ave
Dyer Supply Co
Dyer, Ind
Egal Fordson
Oliver
Singers
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Fred Diekman & Sons
Greenwood Road
Clark Street
Arthur W. Gouwens
Clarence W. Dalenberg
C. H. DeYoung
Joseph Bottema
William A. Anker
Harry
Peter van Erden, Jr
Nick Bardwick
Lonnie” de Young
Cupid
Father
Grand Trunk Tracks
Bowling News
St. Pa
Dalton Village Hall
Indiana
Hess
Hess Tire
Calumet Ave
Hammond, Ind
Dolton Hardware
Cord
Calumet Radio Service
Mich. Ave. Com
Ydal Col Club
First Trust and Savings Bank OF Riverdale
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rati
Dolton Hardware & Sheet Metal Shop
Rii) Prize
Bachmann Funeral Home
East
St.c
Holland
Lateen
Pia Strest Damme Ott
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