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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
4
An ordinance proposal revises section 22 in chapter XIX of Riverdale Village's revised ordinances of 1907. The amendment seeks to update regulatory language and enforcement provisions within the municipal code. The measure proceeds through the village approval process.
The 1948 village ordinance amendments require applicants to deposit a $50 cash bond with the Village Clerk before permit issuance to cover curb and sidewalk damages and debris removal. If work is not started or finished on time the bond becomes village property, unless conditions restore the premises. The ordinance repeals conflicting ones and takes effect after publication.
National Fire Protection Association data show residential fire losses reach hundreds of millions annually. Fire chiefs urge home hazard checks, chimney and furnace cleaning, fire retardant roofing, safe electrical use, UL labeled appliances, and safe handling of gasoline and rubbish to prevent fires. Good housekeeping and year round Fire Prevention Week practices are emphasized.
Illinois draft officials say I A induction calls will include nondeferable fathers and those who left agriculture without permission starting Oct 22. Colonel Paul G. Armstrong, state director of selective service, notes boards previously added only a few such cases but widespread calls will now use this group as other potential draftees thin.
Riverdale Pullman O C D met at the Pullman office with Det. 6 block and zone captains. Leslie V. Beck outlined the ongoing scrap drive for waste paper and metal and noted unity of Riverdale and Pullman under Commander Harry Ball. Speakers included Al Pierson Roseland commander in charge of War Bond drives Lt Commander L A Tone. music by Rena Giaretta and Bob Garrett.
Commander Harry Ball with Lt. Commanders L. A. Tome and Ruth Patz distributed service awards to qualified workers. Riverdale block and zone captains received honors earlier at a flag dedication event as salvage wardens prepare for calls to gather waste scrap.
St Paul bowling report shows the Riverholites taking two wins from Team 2 on Monday night. Nottorf topped the winners with a 690 series while F. also contributed strong scores.
Ludwig posts a 546 series for the losers while Bock leads the winners with 525. Bowse and A Lindell top the losers at 514. Team 1 takes two games from Team 3 as readers are urged to check WANT-ADS on Page 5 for bargains.
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