Community events calendar for Dolton area May June 1918
Parish social and apron sale at Our Saviors church basement on May 18 with lunch in afternoon. St Marys church to be dedicated June 9 with Archbishop Mundelein officiating. Riverdale Unit parts of National Defense meet May 17 at 3 30 pm with Mrs August Reich presiding. Dolton male chorus to entertain May 25 with Judge Stelk of Chicago. Dolton Emanuel church sale June 20 with cake coffee and ice cream. Ladies Aid Dolton M E church meeting May 23. Dolton Public schools to hold Centennial entertainment May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Our Saviour’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
Mundelein
Riverdale
Woman’s Committee Council of National Defense
August Reich
St. Paul’s Church
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Judge Stelk
Chicago
Dolton Emanuel Church
Dolton M. E Church
William Dolton
William Coop
Brickmakers Notice Meets May 23 on Decoration Day
The regular meeting night falls on Decoration Day this month and will be moved to Thursday evening May 23. All members are urged to attend. W J Albrecht, President.
Publicity notice on selective service reporting requirements
District Board for Division Number 3 announces Section 116 of the Selective Service Regulations. Registrants must report any status changes within five days to their Local Board or face misdemeanor penalties. Agricultural and industrial workers should report tenancy, employer, and employment changes promptly. District Board seeks cooperation with Justice Department and American Protective League. For sale notice follows: barn and 50 ft lot on 137th street near Catholic church, contact Mrs. H. Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
West Adams Street
Chicago
Selective Service Regulations
United States Department of Justice
American Protective League
Northern District of
Illinois
John V. Farwell
Frank Hamlin
137Th Street
Catholic Church
H. Werner
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Dedicated Service Flag for Riverdale Heroes
The Service Flag presented to Riverdale by President Niemeyer and daughter Viola honors 24 local boys who answered the nation's call. The ceremony at Riverdale Theatre featured the TT H Blee Club and speeches by Prof. Smith, with Miss Niemeyer presenting the flag and Justice A Geich accepting it for families and townspeople. He urged support for Liberty Bonds and food conservation, praising the brave villagers who left homes and futures to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Niemeyer
Viola
Riverdale Theatre
W. ER. C
Glee Club
Katherine Mclaughlin
Frances Logan
Smith
Thornton ‘Township High School
Germany
Miss Niemeyer
Justice A. Geich
Red Cross Drive Seeks Volunteers and Donations
Next week the Red Cross conducts a donation drive asking for volunteers and funds. Volunteers are needed in Dalton South Holland and Riverdale to canvass for donations. Contact Riverdale 213 for information or send donations to chairman Harry Robinson Riverdale Ll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dalton
South Holland
Riverdale
Harry Robinson
Elks Lodge Hosts House Warming as 22 New Members Initiated
The Harvey Lodge B P O Elks opened its new temple with a house warming last Wednesday. The $50,000 building includes grounds and equipment and the lodge has $70,000 invested. A patriotic meeting with Chaplain Jones speaking is planned for next Wednesday evening May 22, inviting all Elks and friends, especially the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lodge
B. P.O. Elks
Jones
Elks
Riverdale Collector Schedules Tax Collection
Anton Strolinski announces weekly water and vehicle tax collection at the Village Hall Riverdale Clerk's office every Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 30 to 10 00 starting May 2 through May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Anton Strolinski
Local and Personal News of the Community
The Pointer reports the death of I Pilz of Dalton who ran a shoe store in the Pinger building. G A Schmidt returns to Riverdale from California after twelve years on the coast. News of relatives, travels, and local incidents follow including a storm near Lake George boulevard, a ride gone awry, and a taxi service via Twin City garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer
I. Pilz
Dalton
Pinger Building
Help Wanted Ad Seeks Time-Keepers and Clerical Staff
Wanted young men and girls with high school education for time keeping and checking work. Permanent work and good advancement. Write or call at the Buda Co. Employment office Harvey Illinois. Wanted man not subject to military service with experience to work in employment department in large mfg plant in this vicinity. Salary from 75 to 90 to start. Address J. W. care Pointer office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda Co
Harvey
Iil
J. W. Care Pointer
Riverdale Resident Nicholas Simon Dies in Illinois Central Hospital
Nicholas Simon a long time Riverdale resident died Thursday evening at Illinois Central Hospital from pneumonia after several weeks of illness. He was born in Joliet in 1872 and lived with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Conrad Kern. He leaves daughter Marie and many relatives. The funeral will be Monday at St Marys Church with Father Dettmer officiating. interment in St Marys Cemetery. Liberty Bond and Krift Stamps promoted as patriotic investments.
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G. A. Schmidt
Ocean Park
California
Riverdale
Mas.selmidv
Gladys
Mr. Schmidt
Fred R. Young
Camp Grant
Fred
Johnn Boettger
Elmer Boettger
France
Jerome Squires
Illinois Street
Pointer
Jerome
Edward Wirta
St. Louis
Wirtz
W. EF. Lowry
Milwaukee
May Franklin
Chicago
IX. J. Lowry
Lowry
International Harvester Co
Kaiser
Russia
Oscar
United States
Congress
Uncle Sam
Belgium
Serbia
Ed Dillner
Albert Heinke
Lake George Boulevard
Hammond
Dolton
Weinke
Twin City
Dolton 5
Nicholas Simon
Illinois Central Hospital
Conrad Kern
Simon
Joliet
Ill
Marie
Kern
St. Mary's Church
Father Dettmer
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Notice to Vehicle Owners in Dolton Village
Vehicle owners in the Village of Dolton must call at the village clerk's office and obtain their vehicle license to avoid trouble with police officers. Signed WM. G. Dolton, Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Aviation School Plans Chicago Aeronautical Station
An Aviation School near the Aviation Club of Chicago held a meeting in Isolel Sherman, Chicago, Sunday night. It aims to establish an aeronautical experiment station in Chicago to graduate aviators for U S Army service. Goodall field at Tinley Park, 100 acres, will be used for aviation. The Illinois Aircraft Syndicate supports the project with about 450000 dollars capital. The field will hold eight machines and operate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation Club of
Chicago
Isolel Sherman
United States Army
Goodall
Tinley Park
Iinois Aircraft Syndicate
Illinois
Fred E. Goodall
Industrial Commission
Harvey Tribune
Dolton Honored Speech by K R De Young Sparks Patriotism
In Dolton last Wednesday evening a significant turnout heard Hon. K R De Young of Harvey deliver a staunch patriotic address. The event featured a flag presentation by Horace Holmes and praise for Dolton and Ridge volunteers whose Liberty Loan efforts exceeded goals, while German-American readers were urged to engage in patriotic gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Harvey
DeYoung
America
Dalton
Congress
United States
Republic
Horace Holmes
Liberty Loan Committee
Ehlert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolton Public Schools
W.J. Albrecht
Red Cross War Fund
F. R. de Young
Office OF
Francis Corby
Dolton State Bank
Harris Trust Building
W. Monroe St
138Th Street
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