Correction Proposed For Jog at Lincoln Main Intersection Dolton
Dolton trustees hear IDOT recommendation to extend Main street curbing to force eastbound traffic away from the 100 percent jog at Lincoln Avenue. Barriers have failed and pedestrians face hazards while Schmidt and Morris Schmidt homes risk damage. Maintenance bids and weed cutting issues noted. fire hose replacement planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Main Street
Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Myren
Morris Schmidt
Dalton Board of Trustees
Illinois Department of Highways
Schmidt
Board of Trustees
Frank B. Diekman
Street Committee
New Gas Furlough Rules Limit Military Rations
In response to Army and Navy guidance the War Price and Rationing Boards set new eligibility for furlough travel gas. Rations apply only to military personnel on leave or furlough of three days or more, not to those on pass. One gallon per day of leave applies, up to 80 gallons, replacing the former flat five gallons. Applications must go to the board with jurisdiction over the vehicle’s home garage unless good cause allows another bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Slaughter Golden Wedding Celebrated at Dalton Home
Mr and Mrs H W Slaughter marked their golden wedding with a surprise party in Dalton hosted by Herbert W Slaughter and wife. About 35 friends attended the gathering featuring games a mock wedding and a cake and ice cream finale.
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Herbert W. Slaughter
Dalton
Mrs. Slaughter
War Bond drive lagging as towns miss individual quotas
With one week left until the Fifth War Loan closes on July 31, Riverdale and Dalton have not met individual subscription goals. Riverdale reports $39,387.50 in individual bonds toward its quota of $172,893.50 in total sales, while Dalton reaches 24 percent of its $126,500 target, totaling $30,380. Contributions from local banks and residents, plus a $75,000 purchase by First Trust and Savings Bank, shape the totals as canvassers finish reports.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Frank Stewart
War Finance
Ivanhoe
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Dolton
Village of
Roger Anderson
Paul Thomson
Frank Sabrockus
Robert C. Haney
Soldier in France Calls Robot a Flop Weapon in V Mail
Harold C. Heinke, writing from the front in southern England and after crossing the channel to France, labels Hitler’s robot as a “super flop.” He describes beaches as a junk yard, constant German sightings, medical units tending casualties, and a march toward Paris and Berlin. Heinke notes rain and mud, damaged villages, and asks readers to keep home fires burning while he awaits return.
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England
France
Pfe
Harold C. Heinke
Pointer Office
Hitler
Paris
Berlin
Mobile Red Cross Blood Bank to Visit Lansing
A mobile unit of the Red Cross blood bank will be in Lansing Michigan on August 23 and 24 at the Christian Reformed school on Randolph Street. Residents of nearby communities may donate and should call Mrs. William Guiney at Lansing 590 to make appointments.
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Mobile Blood Bank
Lansing
Red Cross Blood Bank
Christian Reformed School
Randolph Street
William Guiney
Lansing 590
Two Local Youths Recall Overseas Service Experiences
First Lieutenant Herbert Berger and T/Sgt August Bowse share recalls from yearlong overseas duty. Berger, an engineering officer and test pilot, describes salvaging and delivering wrecked planes across Africa Asia and Europe and hints at roles in the Tehran conference. Bowse revisits New Caledonia and New Guinea life, rationing, farming, and native assistance to troops.
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Herbert Berger
Air Service Command
Dalton
Miami
Fla
Herbert
Africa
India
Iraq
Iran
Italy
Sicily
Corsica
Egypt
Palestine
Dolton Cub Pack 20 Plans Park Meeting
Dolton Cub Pack 20 schedules a pack meeting for Thursday evening August 4 at Dolton Park starting at 7 p.m. Warren Lorenzen leaves for Tucson Arizona after a two week vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs N Lorenzen at 14625 Chicago Street Dolton.
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Dolton
Dolton Park
Warren Lorenzen
Tucson
Arizona
N. Lorenzen
Chicago Street
Notice on Advance Payment for Classified Ads
Payment for want ads and other paid notices must be made in advance. Remittance should reach the office before the deadline on Wednesday noon. This rule applies to all except those with existing accounts. no exceptions will be made.
Teen-Age Dance in Ivanhoe Titled Hard Times
Youth Activity council sponsors a hard times themed teen dance at 144th and Clark streets. It runs 8 p m Friday July 28 with participants invited to wear overalls or old clothing.
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Ivanhoe
Youth Activity Council
Clark Streets
Pvt Victor Panozzo Killed In Action In Italy
War Department reports Pvt Victor Panozzo of Dolton killed in action May 29 on the Anzio beach head. Born August 12 1921 in Delton he worked for Pressed Steel before enlisting September 22 1943. He leaves his father three sisters and marked as fourth gold star on Dolton’s service flag. Memorial services set for July 23 at St Mary’s church Riverdale.
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Victor Panozzo
Anzio
Italy
Victor
Delton
Lincoln School
Pressed Steel Corporation
Army
Infantry
Camp Wheeler
Eda
Reno Ghidotti
Vera
William Thomson
Mary
Russell Hall
Dolton
St. Mary's Church
Riverdale
Henry Heidemann Named War Fund Chairman
Henry E. Heideman production manager at the Whiting Corporation Harvey is named Region V War Fund Campaign chairman for the suburban division. Heideman led last year’s National Way Fund in Harvey and now oversees districts including Orland Park Crestwood Robbins and many others with district chairs named for 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Heideman
Whiting Corporation
Harvey
National War Fund
Stuart W. Cochran
Clarence Randall
Heideman
National Way Fund
Orland Park
Crestwood
Robbins
Midlothian
Dixmoor
Markham
Oak Forest
Ley Park
Hazelcrest
Homewood
South Holland
Phoenix
Riverdale
Dalton
Burnham
Calumet City
Lansing
Flossmoor
Matteson
Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Chicago Heights
Glenwood
Holbrook
Oak Glen
Steger
South Chicago Heights
H. G. Carr
Public Service Company
Northern
Ilinois
F. R. Snyder
Fred J. Walsh Company
Chicago
Harvey, Hazelcrest
East Hazelcrest
Thornton
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Lincoln- Main Intersection
Dolton Rd
Illinois Highway Department
Mr. and
Mrs. H. W. Slaughter
Mark Golden Wedding
Soldier
Wes
Pyramids
Sphinx
August Bowse
States
Medical Corps
New Caledonia
Weollock Island
New Guinea
San Francisco
South Pacific
August W. Bowse
Illinois St
Texas
Woodlock
War Dept
Anzio Beachhead
War Department
Secundo Panozzo
Pvt
Henry Heidemann
War Fund
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