Riv erdale Village Board Names Appointments for 1941 42
At the regular Riv erdale village meeting President W J Claussen announced appointments for May 1 1941 to April 30 1942 including treasurer Arthur L Lussenhop attorney Herbert F Zornow collector Hugo E Schmidt chief of police Frank Mraz assistant chief Lester Brookfelt water superintendent Wm Nottorf fire marshal Edward A Ripley water inspector John Miller health officer Dr John A Kollar M D and engineer K M Putnam The board confirmed these and named committee assignments for the same period Salaries for clerk treasurer and collector were increased and all other village employees' wages raised.
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Riverdale Village Board
W. J. Claussen
Arthur L. Lussenhop
Herbert F. Zornow
Hugo E. Schmidt
Frank Mraz
Lester Brookfelt
Wm. Nottorf
Edward A. Ripley
John Miller
John A. Kollar
M. D
K. M. Putnam
Claussen
Day
Hanschmann
Hanihan
Martin
Smith
Strosinski
Gone With the Wind Essay Contest at Dale Theatre
The Dale Theatre and Pointer announce a Gone With the Wind essay contest. Readers submit a 50 word piece on why they want to see the film, with scenes published this week and next. Essays due by 5 p.m. Monday June 16. ten top essays win guest tickets for June 20 to 23 performances.
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Dale Theatre
The
Pointer
Spring Flower Show At Ivanhoe Garden Club Set At Washington School
The Ivanhoe Garden club announces its first Spring Flower Show at Washington School on Sunday June 15 at 2 pm. Exhibitors must grow their own flowers and enter a single item per class with entries ready by 11:30 am.. containers provided. judges may subdivide classes and award ribbons. entries accepted from 8 am to 11:30 am. show includes 17 flower classes and special exhibits with clubs supplying boxes and accessories.
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Ivanhoe Garden Club
Washington School
School Streets
Harmony Choral Club Elects 1941 1942 Officers
Harmony Choral Club chose officers for 1941 1942 at the June 2 meeting in Dalton village hall. Re elected president Mrs Della Deam and secretary Mrs Harold Gundaker. new officers include vice president Mrs Karl Thomson and treasurer Mrs George Zilsberger. James Spina, ex proprietor of the Spina Case in Dalton, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago for operating an illicit still in his basement on Michigan City road near Sibley boulevard. The still was found under the cafe dance floor. officers Grover Cogswell and Frank Mraz testified.
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Harmony Choral Club
Dalton Village Hall
Della Deam
Harold Gundaker
Karl Thomson
George Zilsberger
James Spina
Spina
Dalton
Chicago
Michigan City Road
Sibley Boulevard
Grover Cogswell
Dalton Police
Frank Mraz
Riverdale Force
Cogswell
Chief Mraz
Riverdale Introduces Two Way Police Radio Unit
Riverdale unveiled a two way police radio system activated on Thursday May 29 in a new squad car purchased from B.M. Motors of Dalton. The Mercury powered Ford unit transmits at 38780 kilocycles and receives at 81900 kilocycles with 15 watts, linking with Cook County and other agencies for rapid coordination in accidents fires blockades and emergencies. Chief Mraz notes improved efficiency and faster hospital transport as officers stay in contact via headquarters, avoiding delays from earlier methods.
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Riverdale
Riverdale Village
B.M. Motors Company
Dalton
Cook County
Mraz
Ford
Dolton Police Seek Witnesses to Flag Incident
The Village of Dolton police seek witnesses to an incident on May 30 1941 on Chicago street near Washington in which the American flag was mutilated and insulted by an individual. Citizens are urged to provide information in person to the Department of Police.
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Police Department
Village of Dolton
Chicago Street
Washington
Department of Police
Donkey Ball Game Set for Dolton Sunday Evening
The Doldale Sportsmen plan a donkey ball game Sunday night June 8 at 8 o clock on the club illuminated field behind Dolton village hall. Proceeds or details not specified in the notice.
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Doldale
Dolton Village
Dolton Couple Feted On 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Anders of Dolton celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday June 1 amid relatives and friends. Mrs. Anders, former Henrietta Engel, runs a long-established Dolton grocery. Mr. Anders is a bank vice president and director and active in civic groups. Daughters Mary Elizabeth and Ardath were home from college. family and friends attended, with musical tributes and out of town guests from Indiana and Illinois.
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Herman J. Anders
Dolton
Anders
Henrietta Engel
First National Bank
Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Thornton Township
Lansing
Bernhardt Engel
Fred Engel
Pointer
Mary Elizabeth
Ardath
Fergu Fike
Harmony Choral Club
Milton S. Freeman
Dalton Methodist Church
Emil Hieber
Matteson, Til
Hieber
Louise Hieber
Mary Anders
N. M. Tourtellotte
Fire damages Peter Lezeau Midwest grocery in Riverdale blaze
Riverdale firemen responded to a Saturday morning blaze at the Peter Lezeau Midwest grocery store 64 East 138th street. Neighbors reported smoke as flames, possibly sparked by a lightning bolt traveling from a radio aerial, damaged merchandise estimated at 50 to 60 dollars.
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Riverdale
Peter Lezeau
South Suburban Adds New Bus Service Details
Information on the new bus service for South Suburban is available by calling In terocean 9744 for more details.
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Interocean
Thornton township high school tax vote set for Saturday
Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm as voters decide a proposed 30 cent tax rate increase for educational purposes at Thornton township high school. The plan would raise the rate to 1.80 while buildings rate remains 0.89.
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Thornton Township High School
Thornton Township
Riverdale
Dalton
Thornton
Cook County
Chicago
Educational Fund
Lincoln School
Washington School
South Holland
Citizens Honor War Dead at Appropriate Rites
Memorial day ceremonies in Riverdale and Dalton honored the nation’s fallen. A parade from Riverdale village hall to Oakland cemetery featured Paul Gall Post No. 303 American Legion, Acme Steel Concert band, and majorettes Ruth McHenry Lorraine Steinhauer and Sarah Campana. Rev. Milton S. Freeman delivered the memorial oration.
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Oakland Cemetery
Riverdale
Dalton
Paul Gall
American Legion
Ruth McHenry
Harvey
Lorraine Steinhauer
Sarah Campana
Acme Steel
Jred
Victor Steinhauer
William Stubbs
Milton S. Freeman
First Methodist Church
Dolton
Former Riverdale resident died in Harvey crash
Hobart Cogswell aged 88 of 15938 Lexington Avenue Harvey, a former Riverdale resident and cousin of Officer Grover Cogswell of Dalton, was killed Sunday night when his car was struck by another vehicle at 150th and Morgan streets Harvey. The other driver failed to stop at the sign. Funeral services were held yesterday.
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Hobart Cogswell
Lexington Avenue
Harvey
Riverdale
Grover Cogswell
Dalton
150Th
Morgan Streets
Cogswell
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Miss American Legion
Paul Gall Post
Eva Jane Warren
Leona Kovaleski
Edith Rampke
Vivian Fuller
Lorraine Altringer
Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus
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St. Mary’s School Hall
Vivien Leigh and
Clark Gable
T.T.H.S. Fund
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