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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1941

Page

5

Doldale Sportsmen's Club Elects New Officers

After a five month winter inactivity the Doldale Sportsmen's Club Dolton met March 4 to elect officers and plan activities for the year. Officers named were Edward Spaet president John Needles vice president George Dengler secretary and treasurer Harold Kaiser recording secretary. A men's softball team is planned with a girls or junior men option, and home games will again be played under lights at the diamond behind the Dalton village firehouse.

Doldale Sportsmen’s Club Doldale Sportsmen’s Club of Dolton Dalton Village Edward Spaet John Needles George Dengler Harold Kaiser

Funeral services for Joseph Morris held in Blue Island

Joseph Morris, 56, of 18824 Atlantic Street Riverdale died Wednesday after noon March 6 at St. Francis hospital Blue Island. Requiem Mass at Aden Church. interment in St. Benedict's cemetery Blue Island. Born Austria March 5 1885 he came to the U S at 19 and lived in Riverdale 36 years. He worked 38 years as a tool maker at Western-Austin Road Machinery Harvey plant and one year at Aurora plant. Survived by widow son Seret William Morris instructor at U S Air Corps training school Rantoul Ill daughter Rose Mrs Erwin Lotz three brothers Frank Adolph Rudolph one sister Mrs Thomas Mraz and one grandchild.

Joseph Morris Atlantic Street Riverdale St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Aden John N. Weiler St. Benedict’s Mr. Morris Austria Western-Austin Road Machinery Company Harvey Aurora Seret Wiliam Morris U. S. Air Corps Training School Rantoul, Ill Daugter Rose Erwin Lotz Frank Adolph Rudolph Thomas Mraz

William Slusser Dies Veteran Railroad Man at 74

William Slusser a Dolton resident for 82 years and retired railroad brakeman died at home 13849 Lincoln Ave Dolton Sunday March 9 aged 74 He was born Sept 25 1866 in Huntington Indiana started as a fireman on the Erie in 1883 joined C H E I out of Chicago as brakeman in 1904 retired Jan 1 1937 He leaves Nora his widow and five children plus a stepdaughter and eight grandchildren Funeral was Tuesday at Jacobsma Dal ton with Rev Phil H Bassler officiating Burial Cedar Park cemetery.

William Slusser Dolton Lincoln Avenue Huntington Indiana Erie Railroad Ind C. & HE. I. Railroad Chicago S “Dixie Limited Slusser Nora Edna Walter Sellin LaVerne Frank Ernest Sherman Jacobsma Funeral Dalton Phil H. Bassler Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Cedar Park Cemetery

Paul Gall American Legion Auxiliary Holds March Meeting

The Paul Gall unit met on Thursday night at 8 o clock with serving committee chaired by Mrs Lenore Dalton Mrs Mae Hruby Mrs Gladys Johnson and Mrs Helen Reinke. They noted Mrs Wilhelmina Ehlers home from the hospital and requested men s clothing for Hines Hospital calling rehabilitation chairman Mrs Strand Interocean 9849 for pickup. Juniors are making scrap books for orphans at Normal and the Cook County council meeting Friday March 7 at the Sherman hotel was attended by Mrs Hazel Deichen Mrs Gladys Johnson and Mrs Naomi Matthiessen.

American Legion Auxiliary Frankie Albrecht Paul Gall Lenore Dalton Mae Hruby Gladys Johnson Helen Reinke Wilhelmina Ehlers Hines Hospital Strand Interocean Cook County Council Sherman Hotel Hazel Deichen Naomi Matthiessen

State convention dates and parade announced

Comrade Victor Sutherland was reported on the sick list. All comrades of Paul Gall post 303 hope he will be well real soon. The state convention dates are August 25 and 25 and the parade will be on Sunday.

Victor Sutherland Paul Gall

Pinochle Cup Claimed By Lowvale In Tight Match

A Lowvale–Harvey pinochle night sparked a fierce battle at the table with high bids and thick smoke. Lowvale won the cup by over 2000 points amid banter as Harvey challenged a rematch and good fellowship prevailed between the lodges.

Lowvale Harvey Homewood Hazelcrest Goodfellowship

Notice of Riverdale Park District Election April 1 1941

Riverdale Park District voters in Calumet Township vote at Village Hall and Thornton Township residents vote at Highlawn Hose House. Election to choose two commissioners for a six year term. Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 1 1941. Secretary Walter H. Sellin authenticates notice.

Riverdale Park District A. D Board of Commissioners Highlawn Hose House Park District Township of Calumet Village Hall Thornton Board of Commissioners of Walter H. Sellin Riverdale Illinois

Thornton Township budget public hearing notice 1941

Legal notice announces a public hearing on the Thornton Township budget in Cook County Illinois. The meeting is set for Monday March 24 1941 at 7:00 p m at the Thornton village hall. The notice is dated March 10 1941 and signed by Township Clerk WM Winterhoff.

Thornton County of Cook Illinois Ilinois A. D WM. H. Winterhofp

In Memoriam for Bernard Hausman

In loving memory of our beloved son Bernard Hausman who passed five years ago on March 10 1938. As we love you so we miss you. In our memory you are near. Loved remembered longed for al ways. Bringing many a silent tear. Lonely Mom and Dad.

Bernard Hausman

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during our bereavement. Gratitude to those who sent flowers and offered rides. Thanks to Rev John N Weiler and the police department. Mrs Joseph Morris and Family.

John N. Weiler Joseph Morris

Community thanks for flowers and sympathy

The families of Wm. J. Claussen Marie A. Meyer Emerson L. Claussen express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for the beautiful flowers and kind sympathy and thank Rev. M. Kabele for consoling words.

M. Kabele Wm. J. Claussen Marie A. Meyer Emerson L. Claussen

Bereavement thanks from Gebauer family

The Gebauer family expresses gratitude for condolences during their recent bereavement. They thank Rev. Phil H. Bassler, the Dalton fire department, those who sent flowers and donated cars, and the police department. Signed by Mrs. L. Gebauer and her sons Edward and Ray.

Phil H. Bassler Dalton Fire Department L. Gebauer Edward and Ray

Women's Relief Corps Meeting Held March 15

A meeting of the G. W. Spencer Women's Relief Corps is scheduled for Saturday afternoon March 15 at 1 30 o'clock in Riverdale village hall. All members are urged to attend.

G. W. Spencer Women’s Relief Corps Riverdale

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