Navy enlistment opportunities promote Two Ocean Navy careers
The Pointer and local groups will assist youths in learning Navy and Naval Reserve enlistment rules. Eligible ages 17 to 31 regular navy 17 to 50 reserve. height 5 ft 2 in. health and character requirements. marriage rules differ by program. Navy editors promote training, pay, and trips to training stations with potential officer commissions.
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Navy Department
U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy
Regular Navy
Paul Gall
American Legion
Riverdale-Dalton
U S Calls 22 More Youths to Service in Illinois
The draft notice lists three Dalton youths Clarence Shilling Walter Bockelman and Ernest Dieck reporting for induction on November 25 at 7 80 at 3439 Ridge Road Lansing IL then proceeding to Chicago. A full roster of 22 men from district 12 includes names and addresses across Phoenix Dolton Lansing Homewood Markham South Holland and Hazel Crest with induction at the Chicago center.
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Dalton
Uncle Sam
Herman J. Anders
Cook County Selective Service Board No
Ridge Road
Lansing
Clarence Shilling
Lincoln Avenue
Walter F. Bockelman
Ernest H. Dieck
Franklin Street
Chicago
District 12
Thomas Donald Pilson
Belden Ave
Phoenix
Ill
Garrit Richard Klein
Francis St
John Baugel
4Th Ave
John Mungo Schmidt
Cedar Road
Homewood
Albert Renzi
Halsted
James Franklin
LaPointe
Park Ave
Markham
John Ben Cisek
Carey Ave
Elmer W. Schultz
Randolph St
Ted Gierucki
So. Halsted St
George Petoskey
Lake St
Lincoln Ave
Dalton, Ill
David Allen Bartholmew
Perry Ave
So. Holland
Walter Fred Beckelman
Dolton
Ernest Henry Dieck
Dolton, Ill
Joseph Anthony Remec
Blackstone
Thornton
Edward Houwing
Indiana Ave
Oak Glen
Anthony Becker
Wentworth Ave
Franklin C. Diekman
Greenwood Road
Holland
Edmond Davis
Warren Leroy White
Winchester
Hazelcrest
Lincoln Teen Aged Dance Set For Friday Night
The Lincoln P T A of Dalton sponsors a teen dance on Friday November 28 at 8 PM in the school gym. Music by Bob Charles and his orchestra. Admission 20 cents per person.
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Lincoln
Lincoln P. T. A
Dalton
Bob Charles
Old Fashioned Country Fair at Dalton Methodist Church
The Young Married People’s club of the Dalton Methodist church will sponsor an Old Fashioned Country Fair in the church basement on Friday evening November 28. Attractions include side shows free exhibits and samples. Admission is 10 cents. Everyone is invited to attend for an evening of fun.
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Young Married People’s Club
Dalton Methodist Church
Navy Offers Vast Benefits and Career Opportunities
Navy recruitment promotes generous benefits for enlistees including free food lodging clothing medical and dental care and entertainment. It highlights selective admission of 15 000 monthly from many applicants and notes requirements such as high intelligence moral character and two local recommendations. Navy Editor Kinney announces Washington supplied booklets and invites inquiries about training for civilian careers during service in the emergency.
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Uncle Sam Free
Navy
United States
Kinney
Washington
Ferdinand Reaches Home in Madrid
Ferdinand the wandering bovine escaped a cattle car on the I H B railroad and toured Dalton Riverdale area before being recaptured. A red light violation led to his arrest at Lincoln avenue and Chicago street. he was towed behind the Dolton Riverdale police escort and later released on a cattle truck.
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Ferdinand
Madrid
Dalton and
Rivgsdale
John Duggan
Franklin School
Dolton
Riverdale
Citizenship leader speaks to Dalton Riverdale club
Dalton Riverdale Woman's club heard Mrs. H. T. Simpson, Third District chairman of the Department of American Citizenship, address members at Riverdale village hall on Tuesday afternoon November 18. The program, directed by Mrs. Paul Middleborn, included community singing and a business meeting preceded the program.
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Woman's Club
Dalton-Riverdale
Red Cross Roll Call Hearing Prompt Local Response
Mrs Pauline Slaughter announces strong early response to the first mailing for the annual Red Cross drive. Donors who did not receive a contribution blank may send or bring their donation to 13919 Lincoln Avenue Dalton. A contribution to this worthy cause is money well spent.
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Red Cross
Pauline Slaughter
Holy Name Society Benefit Party at St Marys
The Holy Name Society of St Marys church will host a card and dance benefit Friday evening November 28 at St Marys school hall starting 8 p.m. Proceeds support the children's Christmas Cheer Party. A door prize and table prizes will be awarded. Admission is 35 cents.
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Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s School Hall
Drama Program Planned for Jr Woman's Meeting
The Dalton Riverdale Junior Woman's club will host a drama program by pupil performers at Riverdale village hall Monday November 24 at 7 30 PM. Mary Ann Warren of Riverdale will play several piano solos. The drama committee chaired by Miss Evelyn Fisher organized the program.
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Dalton-Riverdale Junior Woman’s Club
Riverdale
Mary Ann Warren
Evelyn Fisher
Sunrise Breakfast Set by Dalton Methodist group
The Epworth league of Dalton Methodist Church will host a Thanksgiving sunrise breakfast tomorrow at 7 30 in the church basement. Officers invite all to start Thanksgiving by giving thanks for the year’s blessings.
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Dalton Methodist Epworth League
Emil Verhoeven Jr Returns Home From California Lumber Camp
Emil Verhoeven Jr of Dalton arrived home Thursday November 13 after a year working in a California lumber camp.
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Emil Verhoeven, Jr
Dalton
California
Dolton Christmas Seal Sale Committee Formed
Mrs. Wm. Reaugh Yale named chairman of the 1941 Dolton Christmas Seal sale committee. The sale opens Monday, November 24, with Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County coordinating fundraising and year round health services. The institute provides tuberculin testing, X ray, chest clinics, literature and nursing.
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William Reaugh
S. Park Avenue
Dolton
Theodore B. Sachs
Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago
Cook County
Sears
Dalton
Tuberculosis Institute
Epworth League Cooperates in Peace Movement
The Epworth League of the Dalton Methodist Church Dolton Illinois joins a nationwide peace drive by sending letters to President Roosevelt Senator Brooks and Congressman Kelly. The letter urges staying out of the European war to keep young men from foreign conflict and aid a future peace settlement.
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Epworth League
Dalton Methodist Church
Roosevelt
C. Wayland Brooks
Edward A. Kelly
League
Washington
Dolton Methodist Church
Dolton
Illinois
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Dolton Methodist Church of
1942 State License Forms Received
The Pointer received a supply of 1942 state auto and truck license forms from Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes. Forms are available free to local owners. Applicants may request reassignment in the remarks column and should list several preferred numbers if possible. Holders may retain their current number by applying before December 1 for next year’s plates.
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Edward J. Hughes
Foot Expert to Visit Dal-Dal Family Shoe Store
Dr. Scholl, a foot expert, will be at the Dal-Dal Family Shoe Store at 15741 Leyden Avenue on Saturday November 22 to advise on relief from foot ailments. Examinations will be offered free with no obligation.
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Scholl
Dal-Dal Family
Leyden Avenue
Added Protection For Pedestrians At Lincoln Ave Crossing
The Indiana Harbor Belt railroad added heavy wire barricades at the Lincoln avenue crossing in Dalton to shield pedestrians. Extensions to gate sections and barricades aim to prevent children from entering train paths, with protection at east and west crosswalks. Riverdale police will place safety bulletin boards at gas stations to remind motorists to drive safely.
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Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Dalton Board
Indiana Harbor
Baltimore and Ohio
Riverdale Police Department
National Safety Council
Riverdale
Frank Mraz
Former Dolton Woman Killed in Crash
Esther Ricca nee Willigan, formerly of Dolton, died after an auto crash on Saturday near the Grand Canyon Arizona while returning from Thornton Illinois with her husband James and eight-year-old son James Jr. The couple and child were about 80 miles from home when the accident occurred. Mrs Ricca died in a hospital Sunday. Mr Ricca and son were only slightly hurt. Funeral Thursday at Cordts Homewood chapel. Burial Oaklawn Thornton. She leaves four sisters and her mother Mrs Willigan of Thornton Illinois.
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Esther Ricca
Willigan
Dolton
James
James, Jr
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Thornton
Ill
Ricca
Cordt
Homewood
Oaklawn
Ruth Wexelberg
Harvey
Naomi Dunker
Eva Willigan
Jewel Laferque
Thornton, Tl
St Paul P T A Meeting Postponed for Thanksgiving Week
The St Paul Parent-Teacher League will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 26 one week later than usual due to Thanksgiving. Prof A F Schmieding of Concordia Teachers College River Forest will discuss Learning Difficulties of the Child. A free will offering will be taken. all parents are invited.
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St. Paul
Parent-Teacher League
A. F. Schmieding
Concordia Teachers College
River Forest
Schmieding
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Pointer
Navy Dept
Knox
United States Navy
U.S
Jr. Woman's Meeting
Wm. Reaugh
Yale
the Dolton Epworth League
St. Paul P. T. A
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