Disapproval of Trailer Camps Dominates Dolton Board Meeting
Dolton village board met on July 22 as President Ira J. Hastings urged enforcement against trailer camps and trailer dwellings citing sanitation code violations and fire hazards. The board ordered police to remove offenders or prosecute, and warned motorists about parking violations and lack of vehicle tags. Officials discussed street maintenance, oiling, weed control, and manhole repairs while approving bids from Seneca Petroleum and adding Arthur Heimberg as third fire engineer.
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Dolton
Ira J. Hastings
Dalton
Tastings
Watson
Police, Fire, and Water Committee
Allman
Chicago Police Department
Chicago Police
Dalton Police Department
Diekman
Washington Street
Path Avenue
Seneca Petroleum Company
Arthur Heimberg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Living Avenue
Irving Avenue
Dillner
Chicago
Tide Jette
Army Accepts Those Under Twenty On July First Turned Twenty
Paul G. Anitastrone, director of selective service, reports that registrants under 21 on July 1 who have since turned 21 and are otherwise qualified will be accepted for induction. Volunteers meeting physical requirements will be inducted regardless of birth dates.
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Paul G. Anitastrone
Serictive Service
Washington
Army
Social Luncheon Hosts Honor Guests at Local Residence
Mrs Emil Avert hosted a luncheon gathering at 15 W 140th Court with guests Mrs John Wulff at 13984 Edbrooke Avenue Mrs Carl Mater of 57 S Moiran and Mr and Mrs Ce Meriva of West Pullman attending.
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Emil Avert
140Th Court
John Wulff
Edbrooke Avenue
Carl Mater
Moiran
Ce] Meriva
West Pullman
Wolnes
Local Scouts Sign for Camping Season at Camp Blackhawk
Potawattomi Trails council announces a two week camping season at Camp Blackhawk near Buchanan Michigan on the St Joseph River from August 3 to 17. The new $5000 spring fed pool tested safe for drinking will host daily life saving and swimming instruction with a qualified staff of Eagle Scouts and leaders guiding activities including swimming boating canoeing Scoutcraft and recreation.
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Potawattomi Trails Council
Blackhawk
Buchanan
Mich
St. Joseph
Michigan
Clifford Friend
Eagle Scout
Oda Nagle
Dale Chronic
New York
National Aquatic School
Toledo
Ohio
Wesley Pipher
Glossmoor
Olaf Lindberg
Crewe
Cook
Richard Priddy
Harvey
Ray Cotton
Dick Siwicki
Crete
Edward DeGraff
Andy McBain
Hazel Crest
Gilbert Fink
Riverdale
Robert Jennings
Robert Brown
James Ferguson
Reinhardt Weimer
Elliot Tanadish
Robert Green
George Williams
William Paul
Philip Staab
Allen Laney
Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Introduces New Savings Plan
The Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan announces a new savings account option open to the public with a minimum deposit of $1.00. Deposits earn 3 percent interest, added to balances twice yearly on January 1 and July 1, as the association celebrates its thirtieth year. Over the past six months assets rose about $50,000, a 20 percent gain. A 4 percent dividend on paid-up stock was distributed on July 1.
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Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Stolen Car Recovered by Riverdale Police
A Buick sedan owned by Elmer Byrnes of Chicago was recovered by Riverdale police after being found parked at 14 Atlantic Street. Verne Craier alerted authorities Monday morning, and the vehicle was taken to Hastings Garage in Dalton where Byrnes claimed it. The car sustained no damage.
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Elmer Byrnes
West 63Rd Street
Chicago
Riverdale
Atlantic Street
Verne Craier
Hastings
Dalton
Mrs. Allen Kukral Hosts Chicago Guests
Mrs. Allen Kukral entertained Wednesday with guests from Chicago including Mrs. George Glassford and Miss A Kosman.
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Allen Kukral
George Glassford
A. Kosman
Chicago
Sportsmen to Meet Firemen in Donkeyball Game
A Donkeyball game pits local sportsmen against firefighters in a charity clash held behind Dolton village hall. The image shows players in action at a prior match.
Dolton C of C to Post Welcome Signs in Village
Dolton Chamber of Commerce moves to erect welcome signs at village entrances to greet motorists and invite visitors. A committee led by Trustee Diekawin advances plans for 8 by 5 foot green white and black markers bearing WELCOME TO DOLTON Just a Better Place to Live.
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Dolton
Dwight Watson
Andhony Basile
Edward Robinson
C. F. Pegeneau
Mrs Aldo Lane Dies After Lingering Illness in Dalton
Mrs Aldo Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Meyer of Dalton died Monday afternoon July 21 at her parents home after a lingering illness. She leaves husband Ralph of Detroit a daughter Rosemary a son Robert two sisters Mrs Minnie Bales of Riverdale and Mrs Grave Stanton of Midlothian. Funeral services are at one this afternoon from Bachmann funeral home with Rev Frank T Palm of Sandidee Methodist Church presiding. Burial will be at Hooptown MT.
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Aldo Lane
Albert Meyer
Dalton
Ralph
Detroit
Rosemary
Robert
Minnie Bales
Riverdale
Grave Stanton
Midlothian
Bachmann Furcial
Frank T. Palm
Sandidee
Business College Official Will Address Lions Club
Paul M Pair, president of the Green Business College, will address the River dale Dalton Lions Club at Our Saviors Church tonight. He will be accompanied by a student who can take dictation at 210 words per minute. A dinner is served at 6 50 p m and the message will follow.
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Paul M Pair
Green Business College
Riverdale-Dalton
Lions Club
Our Saviors Church
Pair
Open Improved Park Tennis Courts Soon Open
Local tennis enthusiasts will soon enjoy rebuilt Dalton park courts with new tops. Engineer Karl S. Putnam notes a stone chip and sand mix with asphalt on a three inch base and improved drainage. Estimated cost 1200 dollars. a brief curing period is needed before use.
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Dalton Park
Karl S. Putnam
Riverdale Park
Putnam
Thomas Harper, Jr
The
Park Board
Firemen Meet Sportsmen in Dolton Donkeyball Sunday
Firemen will join the Dolton Sportsmen for a donkeyball game Sunday at 8 80 p m at the Dolton village field behind the hall. The event aims to draw fans with lighthearted play and strong lighting for an entertaining evening following tonight’s East Chicago Gophers game. For bookings call Dolton 1497.
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Dolton Firemen
Doldale
Firemen
Sportsmens Field
East Chicago Gophers
Dolton
Scrap Aluminum Bin Established in Riverdale
The Village of Riverdale with the Illinois State Council of Defense designates the fire house as the drop point for aluminum scrap. The village garbage collector will accept donations from residents and deposit them at the designated collection bin. Peter J. Kurz, Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Illinois State Council of Defense
Peter J. Kurz
Vilage
Strike at C and R Lumber Plant Demands AF of L Recognition
About 80 factory employees at the C and R Lumber Co plant in Chicago and Riverdale walk out demanding AF of L recognition as their bargaining agent. The company cites a November 1940 wage agreement set to run to December 15 1941 and notes unequal pay between factory and warehouse workers. Police patrol plant entrances as strikers picket 128th street 186th place and 186th street.
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Chicago
Riverdale
Guider Luulpany
American Federation of Labor
Employees Benefit Club
Furtirer
Workers Group
Illinois
A.F. of L
Soas
128Th Street
186Th Place
186Th Street
Twelfth District
Kensington
Prowler breaks into Gebert home during absence
Elmer Steiner delivering mill near Gebert's 163 Glen Lane found a prowler had entered the residence by breaking a rear window. Several valuables were taken while the Gebert family was away on vacation last Thursday.
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Elmer Steiner
Maining
John E. Gebert
Glen Lane
Gebert
Mrs Grant and daughter travel to Caledonia for funeral
Mrs Alex Grant and her daughter Mabel left Saturday for Caledonia Minnesota to attend the funeral of Mrs Grant's nephew Edward J Leech a well known Riverdale resident.
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Alex Grant
Mabel
Caledonia
Minn
Grant
Edward J. Leech
Riverdale
Grisfin Family Heads to Wisconsin Vacation
Mr and Mrs James Grisfin and their son Garland and Miss Loretta Ha meister of Riverdale depart Friday morning July 25 for a weeklong vacation in Columbus and Poynette Wisconsin.
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James Grisfin
Garland
Loretta Hameister
Riverdale
Columbus
Poynette
Wis
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Dolton Village
Riverdale Police
Dolton C. of
Business College
C. & R. Lumber Co
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