Navy enlistment open to non high school graduates
Legion Chief Earl F Slaughter of Paul Gall Post explains Dalton and Riverdale youths can enlist in the Navy without a high school diploma. An elementary test with about 100 questions determines eligibility with a 50 percent pass. High school graduates gain extra advancement and training options, including trade schools and midshipman programs for officers.
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Knox
Uncle Sam
Navy
Earl F. Slaughter
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Dalton
Riverdale
Commander Slaughter
United States Navy
Naval Reserve
Slaughter
Hi Jinks Nite at Thornton High School P T A
The Thornton township high school and Junior college P T A will present Hi Jinks Nite a diversified revue on Friday evening November 28 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Dalton and Riverdale will present the Harmony Choral club in songs. Gloria Sellin and Doreen Moll will share the spotlight in Rancho Pillow with Chattanooga Choo Choo their special contribution. Wally Matz will accompany them Peggy Howard of Ivanhoe will appear in a Rhapsody in Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
P. T A
Dalton
Riverdale
Harmony Choral Club
Gloria Sellin
Doreen Moll
Chattanooga
Dolton Firemen Sponsor Masquerade Dance
The Dolton Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a masquerade dance on Saturday evening December 13 at the Lincoln School gym in Dolton. Music by Dave Simpson and his orchestra. Admission is 50 cents with a large number of awards to be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Ladies Aid Christmas Sale and Chop Suey Supper
The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran Church announces a Christmas sale and chop suey supper next Thursday December 4 at the school hall. The sale begins at 2 PM and the supper is served 5 to 7 PM. Tickets are 40 cents and must be bought by Tuesday December 2. Reservations call Riverdale 1216.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Riverdale
Dolton Board Tackles Railroad Smoke Violations
Dolton trustees report B and O Railroad fined for several smoke violations while S H B Railroad paid fines. Village attorney empowered to act. Chamber of Commerce urged stronger enforcement and a revised ordinance. Catch basin to fix drainage at Ann Street is authorized. Police car and village truck insurance renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village Board
Watson
B. & O. Railroad
S. H. B. Railroad
Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Diekman
Ann Street
Park Avenue
Greenwood Road
Police Seek Missing Youths and Stolen Cash
Riverdale police investigate a $3880 theft from the Bright Star service station at 188th and Halsted. Two tires inner tubes motor oil and cigarette cartons were taken and the night attendant vanished. They seek Earl Siedler Jr. and John McGuire both 23 and employed at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Bright Star
188Th
Halsted Streets
Earl Siedler, Jr
Center Avenue
John McGuire
South
Halsted Street
Harvey
Dolton Artist William Spiecker Displays in Chicago Exhibition
Dolton painter William H. Spiecker of 14137 Lincoln Avenue contributed to the seventeenth annual Chicago No Jury Society of Artists show. His painting Rooke's Slip depicts a Calumet River fishing shack and boats and remains on display at 424 South Michigan Avenue until Saturday evening November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Chicago
William H. Spiecker
Lincoln Avenue
Finlay Art Galleries
South Michigan Avenue
Chiiago
Mr. Spiecker
No Jury Society of Artists
Calumet River
South Chicago
Old Fashioned Country Fair Set for November 28
The Young Married People's club of Dalton Methodist church will sponsor an Old Fashioned Country Fair in the church basement on Friday evening November 28. The event will feature side shows free exhibits and samples. Admission is 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Married People’s Club
Dalton Methodist Church
Lincoln Teen Age Dance at Dalton School Gym
The Lincoln school P. T. A. hosts a Teen-Age Dance in the school gym Friday evening November 28. It begins at 8 o clock with 20 cents admission. Music by Bob Charles and his orchestra promises an enjoyable evening for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lincoln School
Dalton
Bob Charles
Dolton Vehicle Tags On Sale December 1
The 1942 Dolton vehicle stickers go on sale Monday December 1, per Village Clerk Robert C. Haney. The fee is three dollars, with a five dollar increase starting February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Robert C. Haney
Relief Group Forming Meeting In Thornton Township
Supervisor Winterhoff plans a December 4 meeting at 8 p m at Harvey city hall to organize a general relief committee. The board includes mayors and presidents of all Thornton township cities and villages and invites civic church labor and other groups to appoint representatives. The committee will meet quarterly to coordinate relief efforts and share suggestions, with members notified of meetings and welcomed from any group or interested individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterhoff
Harvey
Thornton Township
Woman's Club to Hear Miss Hedtke on Adult Education
Miss Florence G. Hedtke will address the Dalton Riverdale Woman's club on the topic We Need Adult Education at Riverdale village hall Tuesday evening December 2. The program also features a vocal duet by Mrs. Umbrell and Mrs. Peiguss, arranged by education committee chair Mrs. Harry Hanschmann.
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F. G. Hedtke
Woman’s Club
Florence G. Hedtke
Bowen School
Riverdale
Association For Childhood Education
Chicago Area
Dalton-Riverdale
St Marys Holy Name Society to Host Card and Dance
The Holy Name Society of St Marys church plans a Friday evening card and dance on November 28 to raise funds for the annual children's Christmas Cheer Party. The event at St Marys school hall starts at 8 p.m. with a door prize and multiple table prizes. Admission is 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society of
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s School Hall
Acme Band Concert Sunday November 30 at Lincoln School
An afternoon concert by the Acme Steel Concert Band is set for Sunday November 30 at 2:30 at Lincoln School in Dalton. Admission is free. The program features Rhoda Jasmund, W Steinhauer Jr, Matthews brothers guitar duet, Adam Schroeder bass, and a varied mix of marches overtures and solos plus a guitar and vocal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steel
Lincoln School
Dalton
Rhoda Jasmund
W. Steinhauer, Jr
Matthews Brothers
Adam Schroeder
Indiana
Diane Busch
Connecticut
Barnum and Baley
Lmstspiel
Alabama Highlanders
Invercargill
Riverdale Man Henry H. Unruh Dies at 35
Henry H. Unruh died Friday November 21 at his Riverdale home aged 35. Born December 22, 1905 in Riverdale he married Rosalie Corsello on June 12, 1987. Former Riverdale park policeman he is survived by his widow mother Mrs Mathilda Unruh and brothers Elmer and Charles. Funeral services were held Monday at Bachmann funeral home with Rev Philip H Bassler officiating. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery in Thornton.
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Henry H. Unruh
East 138Th Street
Riverdale
Rosalie Corsello
Riverdale Park
Mathilda Unruh
Elmer
Charles
Bachmann Funeral Home
Philip H. Bassler
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Dalton
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Arthur E Dillner Elected Acting Dem Committeeman
Arthur E Dillner of Dalton was elected acting Democrat Committeeman of Thornton township by the local organization at its Harvey headquarters. The vote followed the resignation of Frank G Ring who was recently appointed acting postmaster of Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Dillner
Dalton
Thornton Township
Harvey
Frank G. Ring
Inhalator Benefit Festival at St. Marys Hall
Riverdale-Dalton Lions club hosts a three night festival December 4 5 and 6 at St Marys Hall Riverdale to raise funds for an inhalator resuscitator rescue unit. Proceeds fund the purchase and display of the unit for Dolton and Riverdale fire departments with strong village approvals and prizes each evening.
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Riverdale-Dalton
Lions Club
Robert Alverstrom
Dolton Fire Department
Dolton
Riverdale Board
Alverstrom
Riverdale
Claussen
Pioneer Resident Richard Buschking Dies in Dalton
Richard Buschking 1867 07 20 born Germay July 20 1867 longtime Dalton resident died Friday afternoon November 23 at daughter Mrs Andrew Hayes Percy after a heart attack. He worked as a Pennsylvania Railroad watchman for many years then retired. Survived by wife Frieda and two sons Edward Jaeschke Riverdale and William Jaeschke Norwood OH. Christian Science services held Monday at Bachmann funeral home and Oakland cemetery Dolton.
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Richard Buschking
Park Avenue
Dalton
Afernoon
Andrew Hayes
Percy
Buschking
Germany
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frieda
Mrs. Hayes
Edward Jaeschke
Riverdale
William Jaeschke
Norwood
Ohio
Bachmann
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton
Friends wish Lou Boudreau success as Cleveland pilot
Local classmates of Lou Boudreau celebrate his appointment as manager of the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. The former Thornton township high school star athlete is 24 and has spent two years with the club, with officials predicting a successful tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Thornton Township
Cleveland Indians
Lou
Petersen Family Reunion on Thanksgiving in Delton
The Henry Petersen family gathered for a Thanksgiving reunion at 14117 Lincoln Avenue Delton, the first time in 11 years. Attending were Ralph Hartenstein and wife from New York, Howard Fisher and family, Warren Coleman and son, Edward Heitmann and daughter, plus Shirley Spoolstra, and hosts Henry and Mrs Petersen.
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Henry Petersen
Lincoln Avenue
Delton
Ralph Hartenstein
New York
Howard Fisher
Delores
Roger
Warren Coleman
Warren, Jr
Edward Heitmann
Gayle
Shirley Spoolstra
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Legion Chief
Dolton Firemen
U. S. Navy
F. K. O’brien
General Relief Committee
Acme
Sun
St. Mary’s Hall
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