Aliens Must Register at Post Offices in February
Attorney General Francis Biddle announced new regulations for German Italian and Japanese nationals across the continental United States. Eligible aliens 14 or older must apply for a Certificate of Identification at designated post offices between February 2 7 for the Pacific states and February 9 28 elsewhere, to strengthen internal safety and aid loyal noncitizens.
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Francis Biddle
United States
California
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Arizona
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Department of Justice
J. L. DeWitt
Ninth Corps
More Local Boys Enlist in Armed Forces
Edward J. Fransen and his brother in law Harlan Vanderpoel of 14131 Dearborn street Riverdale enlisted in the army and left for Jefferson barracks Mo January 9 Eddie is a graduate of Thornton township high school and is well known in Dalton having been employed by the Dolton Fuel and Material company for the past five years He would enjoy hearing from his many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Fransen
Harlan Vanderpoel
Dearborn Street
Riverdale
Jefferson Barracks
Eddie
Thornton Township High School
Dalton
Dolton Fuel and Material Company
Library at Bowen School Opens to All Residents
Community residents are invited to use the Bowen school public library in Riverdale. Operated by the Bowen school PTA, the library houses hundreds of adult fiction and non fiction volumes in the school recreation room. A five cent monthly fee applies and hours are Thursdays 2 to 4 pm and 7 30 to 9 pm on the third Tuesday each month.
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Bowen School
Riverdale
Penalties Set for Auto Tags in Dolton and Riverdale
Dolton residents face a $2 rise in vehicle stickers after February 1 with Dolton tags increasing from $3 to $5. Riverdale stickers rise from $1 to $2 after March 1. The Federal Use Tax sticker costs $2.09 and runs through July 1, 1942, with forms mailed to the federal collector.
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Dolton
Riverdale
Illinois
Internal Revenue
Edward J. Hughes
Hughes
Secretary of State
Calumet Region Izaak Walton League Elects Officers
At the January 20 meeting Lloyd Forsell was chosen as president of the Calumet Region chapter. New officers include Joseph Rona as vice president Dick Cook as secretary and Vern Fortin as treasurer. The group discussed finishing the lodge at Izaak Walton lake and planned its April 15 smelt dinner with a prize drawing for an Evinrude outboard motor a radio or $75 in cash. Tickets are available from any member.
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Calumet Region
Izaak Walton League of America
Lloyd Forsell
Bruce Waddell
Joseph Rona
Dick Cook
Vern Fortin
147Th Street
Chicago Road
Dalton
Izaak Walton League
Drivers License Renewal Blanks Now Available
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes announced renewal blanks for drivers licenses are now at notaries offices filling stations and motor clubs. Renewals take effect until May 1 1945 with a fifty cent fee and applications due by May 1 1942 for new drivers.
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Edward J. Hughes
Old Doc Presented by St Marys Young People Club
The Young People’s club of St Mary’s church presents Old Doc a comedy in three acts. Two 8 p m curtain times on Friday and Sunday plus a Sunday matinee at 2 15 for children. Admission 40 cents adults 17 cents children. Cast features 15 local youths.
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Young People’s Club
St. Mary’s Church
Red Cross Appeals to Local Persons for Help
Local residents contribute to the American Red Cross war relief fund, says Mrs. Pauline Slaughter. Contributions may be delivered to her home at 13911 Lincoln Avenue Dolton or sent by mail.
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American Red Cross War Relief Fund
Pauline Slaughter
Slaughter
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Prisoner of War Fate Sought for Marine on Guam
Family in Dalton receives a Marine Corps reply confirming Private First Class Edward Maas of the U S Marine Corps was on Guam when Japan attacked on December 7 1941 and is likely a prisoner of war. The Major General says the State Department is seeking information and will notify relatives when available. Guam’s fortifications and harbor dredging proposals are noted.
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Edward Maas
U. S. Marine Corps
Dolton
Edward
Edward Dillner
Dalton
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
Mr. Dillner
Washington
Department of State
Emmett W. Skinner
United States
Japan
Congress
One Emblem Per Armed Forces Family Members Limit
Edwin Messerschmidt, emblem chairman of Paul Gall Post No 303, American Legion, says the post can supply only one emblem per serving man. If multiple siblings serve, a similar number can be issued, but parents and other relatives cannot both receive emblems. Outside towns cannot be supplied from Riverdale, Dalton, or South Holland. others may obtain emblems via their own posts or Legion HQ at 205 W Wacker Dr, Chicago. Randolph 5663.
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Edwin Messerschmidt
Paul Gall Post No
American Legion
Legion
Messerschmidt
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
W. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Randolph
Dolton Vehicle Tags Increase to Five Dollars
The Village of Dolton raises vehicle license fees to five dollars effective February 1. Licenses may be purchased at the Village Clerk’s office.
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Dolton
Pupils to Receive Tuberculosis Tests February tenth
Plans are set for a TB prevention program in District No. 148 Bowen and Berger schools. On February 10, tuberculin skin tests and follow up X rays of positive reactors will be administered by the Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County. The program aims to educate students and parents about tuberculosis and prevention methods through screenings, a film, and PTA announcements.
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Bowen
Berger
Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago
Cook County
Germ
Tuberculosis Institute
Boxers Resume Training at Riverfront A. C.
Riverfront boxing club restarts activities after a holiday break. Art Manny reopens the gym at 13413 Indiana Avenue with plans to train boxers anew and add Bud Stark to the coaching team alongside Eddie Horn. Johnnie Klein, a Riverdale youth, shows rapid weight gain and may face amateur competition soon.
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Riverfront
Art Manny
Art
B. C
Stark
Bud
Eddie Horn
Bud Stark
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Johnnie Klein
Johnnie
Georgie Klein
Georgie
Fenger High
Bank Directors Reduced At Riverdale Meeting
Public notice states at the annual meeting of the First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale Illinois held January 12 1942 the number of directors was reduced from seven to six in accordance with the law. Dated at Riverdale Illinois January 22 1942. Frank Stewart secretary.
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First Trust and Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Illinois
First Trust and Savings Bank OF Riverdale
Frank Stewart
Washington P T A to Meet February 6
Dr Laird Hites head of education and psychology at YMCA Central College will speak on "Understanding Our Children" at the Washington P T A meeting Thursday evening February 6 at eight in the school music room. A Founders Day program will be presented. All members urged to attend.
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Laird Hites
Y.M.C.A. Central College
Washington P. T. A
Riverdale Forms Civil Defense Council Overseen by Mraz
Riverdale launches Civil Defense Council with Frank Mraz as coordinator and Carl Maurer as chief of the voluntary unit. Gerald Eckley heads efforts to organize local defense groups while committees for Fire Police Public Works Wardens and EMS are named to advise and implement training and mobilization efforts.
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Frank Mraz
Riverdale
Civil Defense Council
W. J.claussen
Mr. Mraz
Citizens’ Defense Corps
Claussen
Mraz
Carl Maurer
Paul Gall
American Legion
Highth District
Gerald Eckley
Edward Ripley
Herman Wiebke
Herman Baumgartner
Frank Kramer
Joe Callo
Walter Ortel
James Hanihan
Lester A. Brookfelt
Walter Deichen
Russell Trimble
Fred Belz
Lewis D
Wm. H. Schroder
Dalton
Police and Fire Department
Stephan Foster Program To Be Featured by Dalton-Riverdale Club
The Dalton Riverdale Woman's Club will host a Stephan Foster program on Tuesday evening February 3 at Riverdale village hall. Mrs Milton Younker will recount the life of the American composer while the club chorus performs his works. Mrs Louise Ewert sings, and Mrs Naomi Shickley West plays a piano solo. President Mrs W M Rennie of the Third District Woman's clubs attends as guest of honor.
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Stephan Foster
N. M. Tourtellotte
Dalton-Riverdale
W. M. Rennie
Third District Woman's Clubs
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Dorothy Gruhlke
Loretta Lucas
Alice Altringer
Verna Baumgarttner
Vivian Krueger
Red Cross
Dolton Marine
Marine Office
Riverfront A. C
Washington P.T. A
Defense Corps
Defense Council
Woman's Club
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