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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
4
Officials announced a simplified plan for home canning sugar through War Ration Book One stamps 15 and 16. Stamps become valid May 25 for five pounds each through October 31, with ten pounds total via retailers and boards handling excess needs.
Supervisor Wm H Winterhoff selected to lead a new Cook County Association of Township Officials. The group includes supervisors clerks assessors collectors highway commissioners justices of the peace and constables across 30 townships.
Walter Haines of Harvey elected president of the collectors group while Winterhoff leads the supervisors group for a year. Walter Dahl of Bremen township is secretary treasurer. The association, meeting monthly in Chicago, aims to share ideas, promote good legislation, oppose harmful bills, and improve township governance, operating on a non profit basis.
Bernice Olson of 306 HE 144th street Dolton died Thursday May 20 at Illinois Central hospital Chicago after several months illness. Born December 7 1911 in Lithuania she came to America in 1924 and settled in Dolton. She leaves husband Raymond two children Raymond Jr and Betty Lou parents Frank and Minnie Bagdon sister Minnie. Funeral services were held Monday at All Saints church Chicago with interment in St Casimir's cemetery.
Minnie Hahn aged 74 of Dalton died Friday May 21 at home after 35 years in the community. Funeral services were held at Jacobsma funeral home with Rev Phil Bassler and interment in Oaklawn cemetery Thornton. Born in Cincinnati Ohio October 9 1868 she married Henry Hahn August 12 1889. Her husband died February 8th. Survived by daughters Ada and Grace of Dalton a sister in Cleveland five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
William Eidam lifelong Dolton resident and retired farmer dies after a lingering illness at St Francis hospital Blue Island aged 81. Born December 10 1861 in Dolton he leaves three children Charles Marie and Julia Ehlers a brother Adolph and sister Alma Kreutzberg. Funeral services were held at Bachmann Funeral Home with Rev Walter J Kemnitz officiating. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery Thornton.
At the sixth Pack 16 meeting in Riverdale Daly Lions sponsor the Cub Scouts hosted parents and guests. Den 3 performed Robinson Crusoe with Don Howell and Alec Weaver while Alec demonstrated sound effects. Badges awarded included Richard Ellison Edward Garrity Robert Van Erva Wolf badges Neil Gile wolf silver arrow Don Van Housen bear silver arrow Eric Gross lion gold arrow Robert Williamson lion gold arrow. Harry Howe to lead an electrical achievement council May 29 at 3 PM at the Van Housen home. Cubs to take part in Memorial Day parade Sunday afternoon.
Riverdale village hall hosts a 2 p.m. meeting to determine lineup position. A June 18 field day and picnic at Glenwood for Cubs and parents will feature the presentation of the Cub charter and American flags donated by the Lions Club. Clifford Friend of Pottawattomi Trails council says day camps will return this summer with July or August dates to be announced.
The Red Cross Blood Donor Service will bring a Mobile Unit to Calumet Field House on Wentworth Avenue for June 29 and July 1 2 3. Appointments via Mae Mossell at 14251 Grant Street Dal ton 689 J. In Harvey 86 people arranged visits with the mobile unit previously and more are hoped in Calumet City.
A brief note requests ongoing help across each day, expressing appreciation for any support offered. The message implies repeated outreach and gratitude for responses.
The Parkview Bowling Lanes in Riverdale were entered twice in one week. burglars broke a window to gain access after 3 30 am on Tuesday and stole fifteen dollars and liquor the first night. On Thursday they damaged the interior and forced open two slot machines a juke box two cash drawers and a telephone box.
Local War Price and Rationing Boards received word that motorists will not receive additional gasoline for vacation driving. Local officers will verify that B or C card drivers at war plants do not use allotted gas for vacations. Rubber shortages are expected to last four to six months per Rubber Director Jeffers.
The G. W. Spencer Women's Relief Corps will attend Memorial Day ceremonies in town, marking the community’s observance with a local parade and commemorative activities.
The Corps will gather at St Mary's church Riverdale Sunday at 11 o'clock for memorial services. They will join the Memorial Day parade and services in the afternoon, leaving Riverdale village hall at 2 30 p m. Members are urged to attend.
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