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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
1
Riverdale Reserve police announce a public exhibit in Riverdale village hall on March 4 and 5. Booth 7 presents police radio systems with two-way installations and dispatch networks, while Booth 8 showcases chemistry lab methods for crime detection and evidence recording.
Riverdale police received a report from Mrs. Carl Maurer of 13928 Michigan Ave about a thief who stole a vacuum cleaner from a parked car belonging to Chief of Police Grover Cogswell. A prowler attempted to enter through a porch window but was frightened away Monday morning.
There will be no regular meeting of the Spencer Woman's Relief Corps on Friday February 4 due to repairs and decorating at Riverdale village hall. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18 unless otherwise announced.
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association reports a 6.33 percent rise in resources to 3,372,007 for 1943. Executive VP W. H. Hammer notes loan volume reached a record high, with 856,988.54 disbursed in mortgage loans and 81.7 percent for home purchases amid wartime restrictions.
John E. Kinney retires after a long career in Chicago public schools begun in 1918. He taught printing English and civics at Hendricks McClellan Fenger and Washburn, after earlier work with Kinney Bros. printing. Kinney has two sons in the Navy and plans a period of rest before next steps.
Troop 16 of Dolton schedules a Parent Night next Tuesday February 8 at 7:30 p m in Lincoln School. Scoutmaster Edward J Murphy says the event will acquaint parents with the organization and activities, and will include a regular meeting a social time and refreshments.
The University of Illinois Extension offers courses at Thornton Township High School Harvey in mathematics drafting advanced accounting and engineering analysis including strength of materials and machine and structural members. Prerequisite is high school graduation and some field experience. Apply at Room 192 in the high school Monday or Thursday 7 to 830 pm until Feb 14 1944.
Cook County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis extends its $500000 fundraising campaign by two weeks. Volunteers report continued large contributions at campaign headquarters as the drive aims to reach the goal. The foundation supports research and provides specialists and funds to aid the Chicago Board of Health in combating the poliomyelitis epidemic. Cans and contribution cards are placed in Riverdale, Dalton, and area schools.
George Karambelas of Dalton was named Outstanding Soldier at Truax Field for the week ending December 31 1943. A letter from the Commanding Officer cited his neat supply room, efficient supervision, and the commendation from Major General F L Martin. He recently returned from Jefferson Barracks Missouri and was promoted to staff sergeant.
St Paul Parents and teachers to meet on Wednesday Feb 9 at 7 30 p m to welcome O Schultz the new upper grades teacher at St Paul school. Refreshments to follow. The league also presents Lonely Ladies a three act comedy on Feb 17 and 18 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Everyone is welcome.
The merged Pokagon Trails Scout council elected 44 officers for the year at a Jan. 2 meeting in Munster. Henry P. Kuehl of Hammond was named president and Paul H. Keen of Chicago Heights became first vice president and commissioner.
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan association held its January meeting electing Arthur Vorphal as director to fill a vacancy from the late president W J Haney. Daniel C Bachmann Harry Robinson and George H Schaefer were re-elected for three years. Officers elected were George H Schaefer president Harry Robinson vice president H J Anders treasurer Albert H Harms secretary Alice L Reich assistant secretary Otto F Reich attorney. The secretary reported 1943 was profitable and the largest dividend in years was distributed.
Marion Grant aged 88 of 14213 Grant St Dalton died Wednesday at South Chicago Community hospital after a brief illness. A foreman at Acme Steel Riverdale plant since 1927, he was born August 29, 1905 in Winchester Tennessee. Survived by wife Pauline and daughter June. Services 5:30 this afternoon at Open Bible Church Riverdale. Body to be sent to Winchester for burial. Jacobsma funeral home in charge.
Frank McNair of Cook County War Finance cites atrocities against American POWs influencing bond sales. Volunteers press to reach the E quota with house to house canvassing in Riverdale Ivanhoe Dalton and Roseland Pullman districts before Feb 15. Churches schools and clubs mobilize as victory nears with emphasis on personal sacrifice and patriotic investment in War Bonds.
The Dalton Riverdale Unit of Mothers of World War II will install officers at St Paul auditorium on Tuesday Feb 8. The event starts 7 30 pm with Acme Steel band under Norman J Beasley, colors posted by nine orders. Whiting unit oversees the installation and invited service members on leave as guests
Mrs. Albert R. Lembcke of Dolton announces the World War II caps ordered by the Dolton Riverdale Unit have arrived and she asks members to call for them.
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