Riverdale Village Weighs Street Lighting Upgrades
At the November 15 Riv erdale village meeting Trustee Smith reported a cost reduction in street lighting from 1936 to 1944 and outlined plans to increase 100 candle power lights to 200 candles. He noted four new lights on Stewart avenue and the phasing out of ornamental lighting in that area. Attorney Matthews attended the Peoria Municipal League convention and summarized post war planning and tax statute changes affecting assessments and motor fuel tax use, aligning with Riverdale practices.
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Riverdale Village Board
Smith
Public Service Company
Stewart Avenue
Municipal League
Thomas A. Matthews
Illinois Municipal League
Peoria
Riverdale
Herman Preesens to Mark Golden Anniversary
Ida Bartels and Herman Dreesen married November 25, 1890 in Monee Illinois and now celebrate fifty years in Riverdale at 13909 Atlantic Street Open house from two to five and seven to nine. Dreesen immigrated from Germany and worked for Pullman and Riverdale Park he joined the Riverdale fire department in 1903 serving as treasurer since. They have three children Elmer Chicago Ella Danielson Walter Harvey and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Bartels
Herman Dreesen
Monee
Ill
Riverdale
Atlantic Street
Mr. Dreesen
Germany
Pullman Company
Riverdale Park
Riverdale Fire Department
Dreesen
Elmer
Chicago
Ella Danielson
Walter
Harvey
Troop 9 Scouts Set Board of Review Friday
Riverdale Boy Scout Troop 9 will hold a board of review Friday November 24 to advance scouts in tenderfoot second and first class ranks and merit badges. They plan a Christmas party Friday evening December 22 at Washington school gym with Santa Claus gifts a Christmas tree grabbag music and refreshments. the event also marks the troop's second anniversary.
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Riverdale
Board of Review
Troop 9
Washington School
Santa Claus
Postmaster General Urges Early Mail for Christmas
Frank C. Walker warns wartime shortages require Americans to mail in November. He cites 50 000 postal workers in the armed forces and 300 000 railroad workers abroad, urging press radio advertisers and civic groups to promote early mailing to ensure on time Christmas delivery Do not Open Until Christmas.
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Post Office Department
Frank C. Walker
Postal Service
Thanksgiving Day Services Planned by Local Churches
Several churches announce Thanksgiving services on Thursday. Dalton churches list two services at St Pauls Lutheran in English and German, Our Savior’s Lutheran at 10 am, Immanuel Evangelical at 10 am, and Open Bible Riverdale at 10 am. Bethany Reformed in Roseland invites all, with Dr Harry J Hager speaking at 10 am on Land of Silk and Money. A 7:45 pm Thanksgiving concert features Chicago Christian high school choirs.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Dalton
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Open Bible Church
Riverdale
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church
Bethany Reformed Church
Roseland
Harry J. Hager
Lembeke Family Hosts Open House for Inductee Robert
Mr and Mrs Albert Lembeke of Dalton entertained relatives and friends at an open house last Thursday in honor of their son Robert who was inducted into the army and left for Fort Sheridan on Monday He will be assigned his camp and received several fine gifts Also a week earlier they hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner for Robert with guests Mr and Mrs Herman Simnick and daughter Betty of Harvey.
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Albert Lembeke
Sheridan Ave
Dalton
Robert
Army
Fort Sheridan
Dentist Dr Charles P Cosgrove Opens Riverdale Office
Dr Charles P Cosgrove opens a dental office at 13702 Indiana Ave Riverdale in the former Dev W M Meis suite. He was recently discharged from the army and plans to live with his wife in Riverdale.
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Charles P. Cosgrove
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
Dev. W. M. Meis
Suburbs Reach 83 Percent of War Fund Quota
Suburban communities join with the Community and War Fund to raise 850000 for war needs. Audit shows 709349 raised, 83 percent of quota. Region V includes Cook County areas south of 135th Street with 38 326 raised in District See notes. Dixmoor leads with 100 percent of its 500 quota.
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Stuart Cochran
Cook County
135Th St
Henry E. Heideman
Dixmoor
Orville J. Schmaedeke
Crestwood
MacArthur
Midlothian
Orland Park
Robbins
Wm. G. Fischer
Markham
Oak Forest
Posen
Tinley Park
East Hazelcrest
Harvey
Hazelcrest
Homewod
Phoenix
South Holland
Thornton
R. R. Snyder
Burnham
Calumet City
Dalton
Lansing Oak Glen
Riverdale
H. G. Cary
E . E. Webber
Steger
Chicago Heights
Flossmoor
Glenrod
Matteson
Olympia Fields
Richton Park
Carlisle Condon
I T Idem speaks on Transportation Past Present Future
I T Idem of the Commerce Department of the Pennsylvania railroad will present at the Dal ton Riverdale Junior Woman s club meeting in Riv erdale village hall Monday evening Nov 27. The talk will use colored slides. Miss Marie Kinney heads publicity and Roger Hilpp organizes speakers bureau. The 8 p m start time is set and invitees include all young women of the community.
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I. T. Idem
Penn
Commerce Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dalton-Riverdale
The
Junior Traffic Club of
Chicago
Husband in Shooting Here Bound to Grand Jury
John Max of 1662 Vermont Street Blue Island shot his wife and attempted suicide at the Riverdale home of her sister Mrs Frank Lund on October 20. He was bound over to the Cook County grand jury by Judge Gierwar toski on charges of assault and attempt to kill.
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John Max
Vermont St
Blue Island
Frank Lund
Riverdale
Gierwartoski
Cook County
Overseas Yanks Return Home On Furlough
Three servicemen arrive home for furloughs after long overseas duties. Pfc. Robert Patty of the 87th Infantry Division visits Dalton for 30 days after serving in Fiji Guadalcanal and Bougainville earning the Good Conduct Medal and Combat Infantryman badge. Pvt. Frank Lund Jr. returns for 21 days after sixteen months with Military Police in North Africa Italy and Southern France. Sgt. John McNulty enjoys a 21 day furlough after 29 months in the Southwest Pacific with a machine gun unit.
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Robert Patty
87Th Infantry
Fiji
New Hebr
Des
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Dalton
Patty
South Pacific
Prc
Bill’ Ehlers
Edward van Clay
Vince” Newman
New Hebrides
Illinois
Pvt
Frank Lund, Jr
Frank Lund
Atlantic St
North Africa
Italy
France
Riverdale
Virginia
Camp San Luis Obispo
Calif
John McNulty
Florence Wagner
Southwest Pacific
Two Local Men in Service Reported Wounded
Sgt. Charles Garry of the 94th Infantry in France was wounded in action October 28. His Dal ton parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Garry, were advised by the War Department after receiving his message. Cpl. Werner Wulff of the U. S. Marines was wounded on Saipan with a letter dated October 31 confirming the fact and noting his condition was not serious.
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Charles Garry
94Th Infantry
France
Andrew Garry
Dalton
War Department
Werner Wulff
U. S. Marines
Saipan
Red Cross
Set. Wulff
Fireman's Dance November 25 to Feature Guy Colby
The Dalton firemen sponsor an annual fall dance at Lincoln school gym on Saturday November 25 starting at 8 30 p m Music by Allen Krenn band Guy Colby of WLS fame returns as featured entertainer after a popular prior appearance Fans are invited to attend for a night of music and dancing.
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Dalton Firemen
Lincoln School
Guy Colby
WLS Fame
Allen Krenn
Akron tea party reunites Dolton family kin
Mrs William Rampke and son Richard of Dolton visited last week with Mrs Edgar Hardman in Akron Ohio. On Friday Mrs Hardman hosted tea to meet her mother and brother along with friends.
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William Rampke
Richard of Dolton
Edgar Hardman
Akron
Ohio
Volunteers Sought for Sixth War Loan Drive Canvass
The Sixth War Loan Drive opened with about 6 million volunteer salesmen tasked to raise 14 billion dollars in bonds by December 16. The drive calls for five billion dollars to individuals and urges every on payroll to buy an extra 100 bond during the period. The E bond will be central, offered in 25 increments from 25 to 1000 dollars. Local clubs sponsor the effort in Ivanhoe, Riverdale, Dolton, and surrounding areas with chairs named and volunteers invited to contact them. The campaign stresses continued home front mobilization despite military successes and features a rallying slogan He is ready to Die are you ready to Buy.
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Woman's Club
Ivanhoe
Dolton
Riverdale
South Holland
Judge Braude to Speak at High School P T A Father’s Night
Judge J M Braude will address the T T H S B J P T A at 8 p m on Tuesday November 28 in the high school auditorium. The Boys Court he leads has drawn national attention for handling juvenile delinquency since 1934 with a history dating to 1914. Towns West hosts Midlothian color guard Thornton Fathers provide music and the event aims to address parent involvement.
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J. M. Braude
P.T.A
Braude
Midlothian
Thornton
Logan Anderson
Robert Lewis
Paul Cook
Eric Rhind
Homewood
WRC Card Party Benefits Servicemen
G W Spencer Women’s Relief Corps No 279 auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic sponsors a card and banco party at St Marys church hall on Monday Dec 4 at 8 pm. Admission 35c including tax. Prizes abundant. Proceeds fund Christmas cheer for veterans in near government hospitals. All are invited.
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G. W. Spencer Women’s Relief Corps No. 279
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Mary’s Church Hall
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Herman Preesens
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