Dolton Village Board Awards Sheridan Street Paving Contract
At a June 26 meeting Dolton trustees awarded the lowest bid from B. B. Hayes Co. for Sheridan Street paving under the Motor Fuel Tax program. The board planned material and labor needs with War Production Board approval, and directed engineers to seek aprons on Cottage Grove avenue at Lincoln and Main. The resolution to improve under the tax law to prevent the Lincoln and Main intersection danger was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village
B. Hayes Company
Sheridan Street
War Production Board
L. A. Davidson
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lincoln
Main Streets
Main Street
Earle Slaughter
Civilian Defense
Dalton
Slaughter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana Avenue
Mossell
Summerfield
Stony Island Avenue
Calumet
Youth Activity Council
Police Department
Dolton Youth Anthony Rubinic Dies of Spinal Meningitis
Anthony Rubinic of Dolton died last Friday in Cook County hospital after a weeklong illness from spinal meningitis. He was 30, born in Chicago, lived in Dolton since 1917, and attended Lincoln school. Survived by parents Ignace and Mary, three brothers Louis Joseph Robert, a sister Mary Wilhelm. Frances preceded in death. Private funeral held Saturday at St. Mary’s Cemetery with Rev. Robert Brodfueher officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Rubinic
Dolton
Cook County Contagious Hospital
Chicago
Navy
Lincoln School
Ignace Rubinic
Pfe. Louis
U. S. Army
France
Joseph
Robert
Mary Wilhelm
Frances
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Robert Brodfueher
St. Mary’s Church of Riverdale
John Guetschow Cited for Iwo Jima Operations
John H. Guetschow MM 3/e of 13917 Dearborn St Riverdale cited for participation in the Two Jima operations February 19 29 aboard the U S S President Adams. He landed troops and cargo under heavy fire and has 21 months overseas service with other campaigns including Cape Torokina Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville and Lingayen Gulf. He entered service July 16 1943 and earned five bronze stars for five major engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guetschow
Iwo Jima
John H.guetschow
Dearborn St
Riverdale
U S.S
Adams
John
Cape Torokina
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville
Solomon Islands
Emirau Islands
Bismarck Archipelago
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Guam
Marianas
Lingayen Gulf
Luzon
Philippine Islands
U. S.naval Training Station
Farragut
Idaho
Dolton and South Holland Pass War Loan Quotas
Dolton reports 75 percent of its $60,000 quota with $57,000 in bonds after an additional $12,000 sales. Riverdale totals $56,363 toward a $112,000 goal. South Holland surpasses its $105,000 quota with $235,000 in bonds, 220 percent of goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank
Dolton
Albert H. Harms
Mr. Harm
Milo F. Day
Day
Holland
Edward Becker
South Holland
Girl Scout Council Advances Local Organization Plans
The Dolton Riverdale Girl Scout Council met to adopt a constitution and by laws and plan activities. Florence Otto of the National Girl Scouts attended as field director. A six week training course starts July 10 at Mrs. Pilz home, with sessions each Tuesday from 7 to 10 pm, ending with an outdoor meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton- Riverdale
Girl Scout Council
Dolton Village
Florence Otto
National Girl Scouts
George ‘Pilz
Kanawha Ave
Dalton
Robert Newell
Riv
Rita Ackermann
E. 184Th St
Riverdale
Albert Heine
Mae Mossell
Alice Pilz
Harry Lucas
Fred Ek
Thurel Meeder
Robert Garlock
Harriet Hill
Fred Long
Anna Engelhardt
Canning Sugar Issued Only in Emergency Cases
The War Price and Rationing board in Riverdale announces sugar for canning is limited to emergency cases. Housewives with fruit should can it using sugar for table or cooking use, then file a written application to the ration board reporting the amount canned. Sugar issued at one pound per four quarts of fruit. This rule overrides prior canning sugar applications.
Urgent Call for Blood Donors as War Needs Rise
The Chicago Blood Center reports alarming drops in donor turnout despite Europe victory and Pacific offensives. Whole blood and plasma are in high demand to support Navy needs and wounded soldiers. Veterans returning from Europe volunteer, urging civilians to donate. appointments via Red Cross at Wabash 7850 or Dolton contact 689 J.
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Europe
Pacific
Chicago
Okinawa
Japan
Disribution Center
Guam
Red Cross
Navy
Red Cross Blood Center
Wabash
Mae Mossell
Dolton
Dolton Soldier Returns From 86th Blackhawk on 80 Day Furlough
Dolton resident Pvt. James J. Foster of the 86th Blackhawk Division comes home on an 80 day furlough arriving June 20 and slated to report to Fort Sheridan July 28 for another assignment. Riverdale’s Cpl. Sam Corsello returns from overseas with the Transportation Corps on a 30 day furlough and surprises his family with his brother Frank’s earlier wedding.
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Dolton
Blackhawk” Division
James J. Foster
86Th “Blackhawk
Fort Sheridan
Sam Corsello
Louis Corsello
Riverdale
Milford woman visits Dalton and hosts bridge
Mrs Floyd Peck of Milford Illinois visits her daughter Mrs E Corviveau at 14232 Chicago Street Dalton. Mrs A C Stage of Ivanhoe hosted a bridge afternoon last Thursday for a group including Mrs Rose Johnson Mrs Hattie Kay Mrs Margaret Martin Mrs Eda Matz Mrs Clara Engel of Riverdale and Mrs Ella Zimmer of Calumet City with Aurelia of Chicago noted as the sister of the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Peck
Milford, Ill
E. Corviveau
Chicago St
Dalton
A. C. Stage
Ivanhoe
Rose Johnson
Hattie Kay
Margaret Martin
Eda Matz
Clara Engel
Riverdale
Ella Zimmer
Calumet City
Aurelia
Chicago
Ex Prisoner of War Home on Furlough
Private Elmer Jacobitz son of Mr and Mrs August Jacobitz of Riverdale was captured by Germans November 13 in France. He was liberated by Russians and returned to military control and will be sent back to the United States soon. He joined the army July 18 1942 trained in Texas and Louisiana served with the 95th Infantry. His brother Raymond with the 343rd Engineers is in Germany. After furlough he will report to a rest camp in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jaccobitz
August J. Jacobitz
East 135Th Place
Riverdale
France
War Department
United States
Jacobitz
Elmer
Army
Camp Swift
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Camp Polk
95Th Infantry
Pfc
Raymond
343Rd Engineers
Germany
Himer
Miami
Fla
Fifth Jessen Brother Enlists. Navy Breaks Family Precedent
Carl W. Jessen, after gaining weight in Tucson, joins the U S Navy at San Diego marking five brothers in uniform. Older siblings include John in the Army since 1941 serving at Fort Knox after Iceland, Samuel with Air Transport Command in Tripoli, Solomon with the 9th Army in Germany, and Jacob on furlough from 16 months in Alaska. The five trace to Riverdale parents Mr and Mrs George Jessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Jessen
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Carl
Navy
Tucson
Ariz
Philip Reitz
John
Iceland
Fort Knox
Samuel Jessen
Tripoli
North Africa
Air Transport Command
Great Falls
Mont
Solomon
Germany
9Th Army
Jacob
Alaska
George Jessen
Riverdale
Marine Pvt Edward Kurz Wounded on Okinawa
Pvt Edward Kurz of the Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs Peter J Kurz of Riverdale was wounded in action on Okinawa May 30. A government letter received Friday revealed a shrapnel wound to his left leg and that he is confined to a hospital on Okinawa. Edward has been overseas since last October and serves with the 6th Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Edward Kurz
Marine Corps
Peter J. Kurz
Riverdale
Okinawa
Edward
6Th Marines
Dolton Fire Dept Jubilee Week Ends With Parade and Prizes
Overflow crowds watched a 1:30 parade from 138th and Indiana to Dolton park marking the 50th anniversary of the Dolton fire department. Winners in floats marching units and comical and original entries were announced. Dr. M R Weidner received a gold badge for 50 years of service. Hazelcrest won the water fights series, Riverdale losing in the final. More prize details to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Park
Dolton
138Th
Indiana
Dalton Park
First National Bank
Hoekstra Cleaning Company
Lindell Standard Service
Dolton Red Cross
Women's Auxiliary
Oak Lawn
Hazelcrest Clown Band
Earl’s Body Shop
Smoky Stover
Dolton Auto Parts
William Winterhoff
Thornton Township
William J. Claussen
Riverdale
Robert C. Haney
M. R. Weidner
Fire Department
Herbert J.dieckelman
Hazelcrest Fire Department
Riverdale Fire Department
Hazelcrest
Harvey Man Fatally Burned in Freak Accident
A Harvey man died after his car struck a northbound truck at Sibley and Torrence avenues this morning at about 4 30. The vehicle dragged 400 feet before catching fire as rescuers, including the truck driver, tried to aid him. Police from Calumet City and the County, along with Dalton fire department, responded to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Sibley
Torrence Ave
Torrence
Calumet
Dalton
Munson announces birth of daughter Linda Emily
Mr and Mrs Ogden Munson announce the arrival of baby Linda Emily born July 4 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey She weighed 66 pounds 13 ounces Her sister Nancy visits Grandmother Peters in Morris Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Munson
Wabash Ave
Linda Emily
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Nancy
Peters
Morris, I
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Dolton Rd
Lincoln-Main
JusTiCe Berty
Fire Dept
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