Woman Killed By Car Driver Charged With Manslaughter
A coroner jury returned a manslaughter verdict against John Gallagher 29 of 2826 West Polk Street Chicago for striking and killing Mrs Cecelia Sadler 58 of 13813 South Michigan Avenue Riverdale while she crossed Indiana Avenue. Gallagher fled the scene but was pursued and returned to the scene by witnesses and riverdale police. He testified he slowed at 138th street and did not see the pedestrian before the impact. Mrs Sadler carried groceries and was two blocks from home when struck. The inquest heard eye witnesses Richard Peiguss Paul Demick and Mrs Ida Prymas describe the chase and pursuit. Gallagher is married with five children and worked as an auto mechanic. The report notes ongoing arrangements and continued coverage on page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachmanm
John Gallagher
West Polk Street
Chicago
Cecelia Sadler
Michigan Avenue
Riverdale
138Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Gallagher
Richard Peiguss
Chicago Street
Dalton
Miller
Frank Mraz
Sadler
Mraz
Twelfth District
Ensington Station
Perguss
Ida Pry
Perowiss
Paul Oemick
131S Street
Prymas
S. F. Wytral
Pergusis
Demick
North Side
Riverdale Sailor Home from Iceland
Kurt Ackermann a U S navy sailor from Riverdale arrived in Chicago by plane at 12 30 a m Sunday to visit his wife Rita and his parents he had not seen since January He and two other Riverdale youths Herman G Horn and Don Dunaway were part of the U S S Fuller crew which helped transport marines to Iceland Ackermann will depart again Sunday night for Norfolk Va where he is stationed He and the others were expected to leave soon for an unannounced destination Horn and Dunaway remain in Norfolk unable to visit their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Ackermann
United States Navy
Chicago
Rita Ackermann
Kurt
Riverdale
Herman G. Horn
Don Dunaway
U. S. S. Fuller
Iceland
Norfolk
Horn
Dunaway
Riverdale village trims lines parking space ready for use
At a July riverdale village board meeting trustees announced Illinois Central completed a parking space at 187th and Illinois streets for residents commuting to the city. Officials also discussed road work on LaSalle street south of 138th and aluminum collection efforts with the Illinois State Council of Defense.
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Riverdale
Hanschmann
Illinois Central System
187Th
Ilinois Streets
LaSalle Street
138Th Street
Claussen
United Service Organizations
Trustee Day
Illinois State Council of Defense
S. LaSalle Street
Chicago
Ill
Smith
Strasinski
Minois Central Railroad
War veteran Paul Brunkov dies after surgery
World War veteran and longtime Dalton resident Paul Brunkov died early Saturday at St Francis hospital Blue Island from complications after an appendectomy. Born May 5 1888 in Chicago he lived in Dalton since age 14 and served in Pam Gall Post 303 American Legion and as secretary treasurer of Chicago Brick Local of the United Clay and Brick Workers AFL. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Elsie Hellwig and Mrs Edith Off and a brother Herman of Chicago. Funeral services were held in Chicago with Jacobsma Funeral Home Dalton arranging local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brunkov
Dalton
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Chicago
Pam Gall Post
American Legion
Chicago Brick Company
United Clay and Brick Workers A. F. L
Elsie Hellwig
Edith Off
Herman
Schmidt Undertaking Chapel
St. Lucas Cemetery
Jacobsma Funeral Home
Jacobsma
Phil. Bassler
Dolton Plans Strict Parking Enforcement Starting August
Dolton police will enforce a new order on August 1 addressing parking on the wrong side of the road improper curb parking and missing village vehicle tags. Violators will receive arrest slips and appear before Police Magistrate L Edward Brookfelt. F D Schmidt of Riverdale returned home July 22 after attending the National Educational Association in Boston as a delegate from the Chicago division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
L. Edward Brookfelt
F. D. Schmidt
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
National Educational Association
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Association
Action at Rescue Scene at the Clayhole Chi
A rescue operation unfolds at a clayhole in Chi as responders work in the afternoon. Paramedics and firefighters assist victims while bystanders watch. Details on injuries or casualties are not provided in the fragment.
Riverdale Clubs Join U S O Drive Aiding Youth and Defense Workers
President William J. Claussen and the Riverdale village board launched a local U S O fundraising campaign with Milo F. Day as chair and for collecting old aluminum. The drive supports youth camps, defense workers off duty, and religious, educational, and cultural services. Local groups including the Dolton Riverdale Woman's Club and Junior Woman's Club pledged cooperation to boost Riverdale's name in the nationwide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Claussen
Riverdale
Milo F. Day
Lions Club Names Chairman for Year
The Riverdale-Dalton Lions Club meets at Our Savior's church with new president Lyle J. Klitzke in charge. Committee chairmen named include Arthur Dillner, Joe Lennon, Peter Kern, Henry Jacobsoa, John Davis, John Malloy, Virgil Petty, Haavard Luken, Ina Hastings, John Rogneveen, Owen Bradley, Arthur Vorphal, Edward Kinney, Thomas Kinney, Frederick Schmidt, Frank Stewart, Rev. Milton Freeman, Raymond Lotz, and John Wernicke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale-Dalton
Lyle J. Klitzke
Arthur Dillner
Joe Lennon
Finnance
Peter Kern
Henry Jacobsoa
John Davis
John Malloy
Virgil Petty
Lions
Haavard Luken
Ina Hastings
John Rogneveen
Owen Bradley
Arthur Vorphal
Edward Kinney
Thomas Kinney
Frederick Schmidt
Chicago Pressed Steel tests 28 ton tank on city streets
Officials of the Pressed Sel Car company of Chicago choose Main streets between Torrence avenue and Dalton for a test run of a 28 ton army tank slated for British government. The vehicle will carry four 50 caliber machine guns, a 75 mm gun, and a 37 mm gun. Dalton and Riverdale police helped block the highway during tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressed Sel Car Company of
Chicago
Torrence Avenue
Dalton
Riverdale
Riverdale Youth Drowns at Harvey Pool Tragedy
A Riverdale boy Joseph Berschinski Jr 18 died Sunday after drowning in the Harmon pool Harvey Tl. Lifeguards could not save him and his body was recovered by a fellow diver two hours later. He leaves parents six siblings and grandparents. Funeral held at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Joseph Berschinski, Jr
J.J. Berschinski
East 187Th Street
Harmon
Harvey
Joseph
Hem
Nwo
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138Th
Indiana
Riverdale Sailor
I. C
Chi
M. Robert Weidner, Jr
Annie Prajer
Markham
Cage Street
Sibley Boulevard
Daniel Diette
U.S.O. Drive
Day
U.S. C
Lions Club
Donald Woods
West 138Th Street
Donald
Junior
Phoenix
Atomne
Calvin Low
Green Street
Harold Wehrhoefer
Paulina Avenue
Harvey Fire Department
Kerr
Sergt
William Nottorf
Tlhe
Nottorf
Berschinski
Rivendale
St. Mary’s
Mount Canmlel ‘High School
C. Y. O. Summvar
Palos Park
Dorothy
Jean
Ruth
Phylis
Betty
Claude
Bobby
Gustav Bersehinski
St. Mary’s Church
John N. Weiler
St. Benedict’s Cemetery
Raymond Heintz
Gilbert
Cosmian
Louis Schaefer
Lorenz Schaumann
Edward Kurz
Donald Wu
Annie Prator
155Th
Hamlin Avenue
Chicago Road
148Th Street
Kenneth Bright
Watkins Street
Rudolph Clause
Diette
Wilbur Bonnell
Jefferson Street
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