Dolton Fire Chief Reinstatement Petition Presented
A petition signed by 34 Dolton Volunteer Fire Department members sought Herbert J. Dickelman’s reinstatement as fire chief but the Dolton board and President Hastins appointed Arthur Heinberg instead. The petition stressed department efficiency and leadership, noting seven years under Dickelman and self-funded equipment purchases. The board vote ended in a 3 3 tie with the president’s break defeated. Heinberg’s appointment stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Volunteer Fire Department
Herbert J. Dickelman
Hasting
Arthur Heinberg
Dickelman
Edward J. Murphy
Fire Department
Murphy
Heinberg
Board of Trustees
Junetta Skye Tops UHS Class Honors in '46 Graduation
Janetta Marjorie Skye daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Skye 14822 Union Ave Riverdale was valedictorian of the Thornton Township High School class of 1946 graduated last Thursday June 6 She made both the high school honor roll and National Honor Society and received the Frances Hale Gordon Memorial fund scholarship She plans to attend the University of Michigan next fall Also named to the National Honor Society or High School Honor Roll were Flora Gallegos Elsie Krell Betty Kreps Patricia Naly Arlyne Peiguss Donna Spina Beatrice Vandenberg Dolores Vondra cek
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Janetta Marjorie Skye
Andrew QC
Skye
Union Avenue
Riverdale
Thornton Township High School
Janetta
Frances Hale Gordon
University of Michigan
Flora Gallegos
Holy Name Society Dance Sponsored by St Marys Church
The Holy Name Society of St. Marys Church hosts a dance Friday evening June 14 at 9 p m in the church hall Riverdale. Joe Beeminister orchestra provides music. Admission is 75 cents with door prizes including a auto tire and nylon hose.
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Holy Name Society of
Two Nurses Complete Their Training Courses
Two representatives from this community graduated from the Saint Joseph School of Nursing in Chicago on Sunday evening, June 9. Miss Jean L. Herbold and Miss Marie Trolley were admitted in 1943 the year of the Golden Jubilee. Forty eight graduates received their diplomas at St. Vincent church on De Paul University campus.
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Saint Joseph School of Nursing
Chicago
Jean L. Herbold
A. H. Herbold
Dearborn Avenue
Riverdale
Marie Trolley
G. Troller
170Th Street
Hazel Crest
Herbold
Miss Troller
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent Church
de Paul University
North Nursing Street
Comerford O'Malley
School of Nursing
Bernadette
Joseph A. Tobin
Hugh McKenna
St. Joseph Hospital
Alberta
Veterans urged to apply now for fall schooling certificates
VA officials urge veterans planning first time study next fall to apply immediately for certificates of eligibility. Obtain the form from the regional or nearest sub regional VA office, mail it back, and the VA will issue a certificate that schools may require for admission and tuition payments.
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Veterans Administration
Willam E Conner Dies. Rochelle Resident Funeral Planned
William E Conner former Dalton resident died Wednesday morning June 12 in Rochelle Michigan. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p m in Rochelle. The Conner family lived in Dalton for 40 years prior to moving. He was a respected citizen and superintendent of the Sunday school classes at Dolton Methodist church. He is survived by his widow four sons William Jr Robert Dale and Charles and one sister Mrs Grace Conner of Dolton.
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William E. Conner
Rochelle
Conner
Dalton
Dolton Methodist Church
William, Jr
Robert Dale
Charles
Grace Conner
Dolton
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Cowing Jr in Blue Island
Mr and Mrs Frank Cowing Jr of Homewood are parents of a girl born Wednesday June 12 at St Francis hospital Blue Island. Mrs Cowing is Ruth Berschinski daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Berschinski.
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Frank Cowing, Jr
Homewood
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Lions Club Elects Officers and Hosts June Events
The Dalton Riverdale Lions meet tonight at St Pauls church hall after lunch to elect officers for 1946 47 with installing officer Lion Elbert International. A Lincolnshire Country Club gathering June 27 marks year end with Officers inducted and Ladies Night program plus a banquet and golf tournament planned.
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Dalton-Riverdale Lions Club
St. Paul’s Church Hall
Lion John Perguss
Lincolnshire Country Club
Lion Elbert
Lion Lyle Wilkins
Supervised Play At Dolton Park Opens To Strong Start
Dolton park launches supervised play with a positive first day. Recreation director Miss Virginia Hampton asks mothers of teens to help keep children engaged. Swimming begins June 18 with three morning bus departures from the Dolton bus station and adult chaperones aboard each bus. Registration ecards available Friday at the park or mailed Saturday.
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Dolton Park
Virginia Hampton
Dolton
Hampton
Immanuel Church Outing Replaces Sunday Worship Dolton
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Dolton will skip worship Sunday. The annual outing follows the church school session at 10 a.m. at Dolton park with all members and friends invited. Separately, Mr and Mrs Clem Berschinski of Chicago announce the birth of a son, Thomas Gustave, on Thursday June 6 at St Francis Hospital Blue Island.
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Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church
Dolton
Dolton Park
Clem Berschinski
Emerald Avenue
Chicago
Thomas Gustave
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Bowen School Graduation Set for June 20 in Riverdale
Eight members of Bowen school's eighth grade in Riverdale will graduate Thursday, June 20 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. James D. Logsdon of Clayton Secondary Schools gives the address. The program includes processional, class history, diplomas, songs, and a class gift presentation, with Virgil O. Petty as diplomas presenter and Rev Otis Wasson delivering benediction.
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Bowen School
Riverdale
James D. Logsdon
Clayton Secondary Schools
Clayton
James Barker
Charles Cima, Jr
Lois Hanschmann
Robert Heil
Katherine Kleinfelder
Russell Reich, Jr
Marjorie Wilder
Irene Zenere
Otis Wasson
Open Bible Church
Marjorie ‘Wilder
Amaryllis
David J. Heffernan
Mr. Logsdon
Pep
Virgil O. Petty
Louis EB. Reich
Rev
Wasson
Accidents at Home Costly Compared With World War II Losses
Arthur W. Ruff, Riverdale Reserve police safety chairman, says home front accidents during the war were more devastating than Army and Navy casualties. He cites Pearl Harbor to V J Day totals and National Safety Council figures showing 1,250,000 permanent disabilities and 94,000 traffic deaths. He urges reflection on safety and responsible behavior. The Ivanhoe Community church Boy Scout troop will hold its first paper drive on Saturday June 16.
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Arthur W. Ruff
Riverdale Reserve Police
Ruff
Army
Navy
Pearl Harbor
National Safety Council
Youth Council Plans Full Summer Recreation Program
After a Tuesday meeting the Dalron Riverdale Youth Activities Council announced a tentative summer program for Riverdale and Ivanhoe parks under George Kingsland. Weekly schedules include swimming, tennis, crafts, softball, dances, roller skating, and monthly field trips to museums and zoos with plans for tournaments and street roller skating if permitted.
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Museum of Science and Industry
Brookfield Zoo
Field Museum
Cubs
White Sox
Dalton Park Board
Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Kingsland
Bowen PTA Banquet Honors School Athletic Teams
The Bowen P T A held its annual banquet for athletic team members in the school basement on Tuesday evening. Guests included David J. Heffernan and school officials. Mrs. Harry Hanschmann chaired arrangements. Mrs. Otto J. Sobeck introduced speakers. after the meal the children enjoyed gym games.
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Bowen P. T. A
David J. Heffernan
Harry Hanschmann
Otto J. Sobeck
Heffernan
Neighborhood Sewing Club Hosts Friday Evening
Mrs. James P. Wilcoxen of 14066 Lincoln Avenue Dalton will host the Neighborhood Sewing club Friday evening.
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James P. Wilcoxen
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Neighborhood Sewing Club
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Dolton Board
Custer
H. J. Dickelman
Junetta Skye
UHS
Holy Name Society
Willam E. Conner
Dad Witt
Lions
Immanuel Church
Youth Council
Bowen Pta Fete
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