Scout Committee to Report Tonight on Progress of Drive
The second meeting of workers for the Boy Scout fund drive for Ivanhoe, Riverdale, and Dolton is at 7 45 tonight in the Lincoln school library in Dalton. About 75 workers will attend. Campaign Chairman is William J. Claussen of Riverdale, with a special committee listed. The budget is 6180.00, including a new Field Executive from May 15, aimed at supporting Cubbing Scouting and Sea Scouting in Potawatomi Trails communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Dolton
Lincoln School
Dalton
William J. Claussen
Mr. Claussen
George Budwash
Eugene Mantz
Thurel Mecher
L. K. Klitzke
N. M. Tourtellotte
EB. Colebourn
Fred Brand
Merle Kauffman
Marvin Wessee
George Kingsland
Potawattomi Trails Council
Chicago Council
Boy Scouts
Wim. L. Reaugh
Henry Jacobsma
George Brassfeld
Wm. Koenig
Herman Dykema, Jr
C. Mick
George Kay
Theo. Koch
Paul Haney
Don R. Crocker
C. P. Gibson
Elmer Steiner
Geo. Ewing
Wm. Zesch
C. E. Colebourn
Russell Bales
Martin Kabel
Edward Kay
J. Nomes
Frank Connel
Lynn Murphy
L. A. Reppert
E C. Kinney
Albert Watkins
J. G C. Wernicke
W. Hible
Louis J. Koch
Albert Klinkhammer
Tr. E. Brookfelt
V Larsen
Cha
Paul Giffey
O. C. Hinkle
Arthur Dillner
P. A. Lundquist
Henry Michalski
H. Thiernan
Mr. Henkle
Earl Wise
H. J. Anders
KF. T. Ehlert
D. W. Watson
John Needles, Jr
Art Lusenhop
G. W. Allen
Walter Oitel
R. Bra
Fathers and Sons Night at Lions Club
The Riverdale Dalton Lions club hosts its first fathers and sons night at St. Pauls gymnasium tonight May 9 with a 6 80 supper. P A Leonhardt director of physical education at the Central Y M C A in Chicago will speak on health and recreation and present color films of northern Wisconsin.
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Riverdale Dalton Lions Club
Fathers’ and Sons
Hursday
St. Paul’s
Sons of the Lions
P. A. Leonhardt
Central Y. M. C. A
Wisconsin
South Suburban Announces New Bus Service
Information on South Suburban new bus service provided. readers directed to call In terocean 9744 for details. The fragment mentions contact for timetable or route inquiries.
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Interocean
Dolton Board Deliberates Light and Sewer Projects
Dolton village board met April 23 in regular session with Pres Hastings. Topics include a WPA sewer proposal for Robertson subdivision, cinders and drainage cleanup, investigation of inadequate Sibley Woodlawn lighting, permanent bus route for Schappi, contract with Robertson for sewer materials, and licenses for A F Basile. Water samples and motor fuel fund allotment were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Hastings
Pegenau
Roberston Realty
Robertson Subdivision
Sibley
Woodlawn
Lincoln Avenue
Schappi Bus Company
Township Thistle
R. C. Haney
St Paul Lutheran School Presents Hansel and Gretel Operetta
The four upper grades of St Paul Lutheran school present Humperdinck operetta Hansel and Gretel on May 14 and 16 in the school gymnasium at 8:00. Lois Haase and Muriel Stahnke play Hansel and Gretel, Dolores Jacobitz the witch, Bertha Krell and Lucille Wilkens the mother and father, with seventy voice chorus and special melodies from the lower grade Melody band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran School
Hansel and
Gretel
Hansel
Lois Haase
Muriel Stahnke
Witch
Dolores Jacobitz
Bertha Krell
Lucille Wilkens
St. Paul School
Legion News Door Prize Winners and Upcoming Meetings
Minnie Ehlers won the five dollar door prize last Friday night. Other winners include Hazel Atkinson Alice Young Lydia Treft Margaret Engleman EF West R. V. Dengler Jeannie OConner Rude Stehle WW. Baumgartner J. H. Meyer The next regular post meeting is Tuesday May 14 at 8 00 p m There is a carnival committee meeting Monday May 13 at 7 30 p m Chairmen should attend as books will be on hand.
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Legion News
Minnie Ehlers
Hazel Atkinson
Alice Young
Lydia Treft
Margaret Engleman
EF West
R. V. Dengler
Jennie O’conner
Rude Stehle
Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Moves to New Office
Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Association will move to a new office in the rear of the First National Bank building Dolton effective May 15 entrance at 14104 Chicago Street All business after that date will be handled there and the office is prepared for greater loan and investment demand Albert H Harms Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
First National Bank
Dolton
Chicago Street
Albert H. Harms
May 25 Set as Poppy Day in Community
Poppy Day will be observed in Riv erdale and Dalton on Saturday May 25. On that day Americans are asked to wear memorial poppies to honor World War dead and veterans suffering from the last war. Proceeds go to the Legion and Auxiliary service fund for welfare work for disabled veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
Legion and Auxiliary Service Fund
America
Europe
Funeral services for John DeVries in Chicago
John DeVries for died at home May 6 after a heart attack. He was born May 12, 1879 in Chicago. Survived by wife Anna two daughters Laverne and Janet one brother Connie Riverdale and one sister Lydia Mrs Earl Matlin of Chicago. He was a bridge tender for the city. Bachmanp funeral home led arrangements Rev Walter Kemnitz officiated Interment Oakland Cemetery Dolton.
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John DeVries
Calumet Avenue
Chicago
Mr. de Vries
Anna
Laverne
Janet
Connie
Riverdale
Lydia
Earl Matlin
City of
Bachmanp Funeral Home
Walter Kemnitz
St. Paul
Lutheran Church
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton
Henry Blink Dies in Blue Island After Month of Illness
Henry Blink of 645 Sheridan Street Dalton passed away Saturday May 4 at St Francis hospital Blue Island after a monthlong illness. Born in South Holland October 6 1890 he worked for Meceter Bros produce warehouse in Lansing Illinois and was a past master of Lowvale lodge Masonic order. He leaves widow Margaret two brothers William and Harry of South Holland four sisters Carrie Barehead Abbie De Young Nellie Tysse of South Holland and Margaret Ward of Kansas City Missouri and mother Helen Blink of South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blink
Sheridan Street
Dalton
St. Francis
Blue Island
Mgr. Blink
South Holland
Tie
Meceter Bros
Lansing
Til
Lowvale Lodge
Margaret
William
Harry
Carrie Barehead
Abbie de Young
Nellie Tysse
South Trolland
Margaret Ward
Kansas City
Missouri
Helen Blink
Lincoln P T A Dance Plans Teen Event
A Lincoln P T A sponsored teen dance will be held in Lincoln school gym on Friday evening May 10 from 8 to 11 30 o clock.
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Lincoln
The
Lincoln P. T. A
Lincoln School
T T H S Orchestra and Glee Club Concert
T T H S presents an evening concert featuring the orchestra directed by William Montelius and a 150 member choir. Performances include Finlandia, Valse Triste, Lohengrin, Piper of Dundee, My Master Hath a Garden, Dancing Song, Great Day, Chant for Chloe, The Nightingale, and Misericordias with soloists Dennis Gilley and Jack Jabrowsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Montelius
Sibelius
Wagner
Thornton
Miss Olson
Boys’ Glee Club
Dundee
Scotland
Chloe
Valerie Jabrowski
Dennis Gilley
Jack Jabrowsky
Ivanhoe Development Co Opens Local Office
Ivanhoe Development Co opens an office at 14014 Indiana Avenue this week. The firm plans a model home and will build houses in the Ivanhoe subdivision of Riverdale and the New Chicago section of Dalton. Dr. C. F. Pegenau is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Development Company
Indiana Avenue
Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Chicago
Dalton
C. F. Pegenau
Mother's Day Observed with Free Theater Admission
Mothers in the community are invited to a Dalton theatre matinee and evening show on Sunday May 12 as part of Mother's Day observances. All mothers aged 30 and over will be admitted free to both performances.
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Dalton Theatre
Proclamation Orders Destruction of Runaway Dogs in Dolton
A Dolton village proclamation dated May 3 1940 bans dogs found running at large after May 20 1940 and orders destruction. The notice bears the Village President’s by order signature and place Dolton Illinois.
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Dolton
Ilinois
Minois
A. D
Hattie Mae Schubert Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Hattie Mae Schubert daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Schubert of Dol ton celebrated her seventh birthday party at her home Saturday May 4.
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Hattie Mae Schubert
Fred Schubert of
Dolton
Riverdale Considers Dog Impoundment Ordinance and Drainage Fixes
Riverdale board hears plan to curb stray dogs with a new impounding ordinance. Engineer Putnam reports April 10 to 18 WPA work: 420 feet of sewer, 3 catch basins, 18 inch sewer connection, 40 trees planted, 140th street laid out for excavation, plus daily progress. Residents near 140th and Atlantic urge drainage fixes. trustees prep 80 feet of 8 inch tile and cod manhole with labor by residents. drainage committee to act with village liability release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. 8S. Putnam
Riverdale Board
140Th Street
Frank Mraz
Martin
Atlantic Avenue
Smith
Riverdale couple observes 84th anniversary as guests dine
Mr and Mrs J J Berschinski joined Mr and Mrs Gustav Berchinski at 72 East 187th Street Riverdale for Sunday dinner. The Berchinskis marked their 84th wedding anniversary on Thursday May 2 while the Berschinskis celebrated their 20th anniversary on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Berschinski
Gustav Berchinski
East 187Th Street
Riverdale
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Scout Committee
Lions Club
Building & Loan
John
John de Vries
Henry
T.T.H.S. Orchestra
Ivanhoe Development Co
Strosinski
Roosevelt School
Roosevelt
Day
First Trust and Savings Bank of
James T. Wilkes
Ivanhoe Park
Hanihan
Edward A. Ripley
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