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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of Dalton announce the birth of Gerald Allen on Oct 5 at Ingalls Memorial hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Various local residents, service members, and families share travels, leave of absence, hospital visits, and community events spanning Oct 2 to Oct 13 with notes on weddings, anniversaries, and club meetings.
Helen Jane De Bok died at her parents home after a brief illness. Born April 22, 1926 in Dalton, she recently graduated from Thornton Township High School and worked in the Illinois Bell Telephone auditing office in Chicago. Survivors include her mother and foster father, a step-sister and step-brother, with a Navy brother in sea duty. Funeral services were held at Dalton Methodist Church with interment in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Funeral services for Dr John M Berger of Oak Park were held Monday after his death at home Thursday night Sept 23 at age 60. A 34 year practicing physician and surgeon and Garfield Park Community hospital staff surgeon, he served as a WWI major, taught surgery at the University of Illinois, and was praised for his integrity, skill, and devotion to patients. He leaves a wife Margaret a daughter also named Margaret two sons John M and Bruce R sisters Minnie B Hammers William L Gentry Estey W Gouwens and other relatives. Burial was in Berger cemetery following services at his Oak Forest residence.
The Dalton Riverdale Woman's Club held an open house in Riverdale village hall with a gardens program. Arthur Paynter presented a garden making film, Kathryn Napoli offered piano selections, and community singing accompanied by Mrs Emil De Marche. Mrs Carl Thomsen chaired the program but could not be present.
Attendees viewed handmade articles from the Oak Forest occupational therapy ward displayed around the room. Mrs. Harry Hanschmann chaired the event and sold items while Mrs. Bernard Bender and others served refreshments after the program.
Dr Frank Doe, noted dog fancier, offers tips to avoid dog incidents. Approach calmly with confident voice, let the dog sniff to form impressions, avoid sudden moves, and ensure the dog sees legitimate intent before contact.
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