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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
1
Village officials seek a census review to ensure all residents within corporate limits are counted. They also address complaints about black engine smoke and excessive whistling by railroads, directing letters to the lines for nuisance relief.
Dalton Chamber of Commerce launches a slogan contest with total cash prizes of 50 dollars for a 15 word slogan on Why Dolton Is a Good Place to Live. First prize 25, second 15, third 10. Mail slogans with name and address on separate paper by November 30. Winners announced at minstrel show December 11 12 14 at Lincoln School auditorium. proceeds fund a fire department emergency truck.
Police recovered the body of Michael Strelenski of 12215 Green Street Calumet Park from the Calumet River west of the Halsted Street bridge late Thursday afternoon October 10. A caretaker at Pipe o Peace golf course found the corpse washed on the river bank and the identity was confirmed by a social security card found in his pocket.
A joint committee of Dolton and Riverdale park boards Lions club and school officials plans a public Halloween party for local youngsters on Thursday October 31. Two separate events will be held in Dolton at Lincoln school and in Riverdale at Riverdale park with movies bonfire and treats.
Mrs. Bernard Gillespie of Dalton hosts cousins Leif Rasmussen and wife during a brief stop while traveling from Ottawa to Chicago, where they will settle.
Ave Dalton Wednesday owner can claim it by presenting proper identification at The Pointer office.
Information on the new bus service for South Suburban is available by calling Interocean at 9744. The service aims to improve local transit options and connect key neighborhoods.
The Dolton board of trustees met October 8 with all members present. The group approved minutes and multiple bills while reporting on court actions and public works. Mr. and Mrs. Hess announce a golden wedding anniversary on October 23 with open house events at their Indiana avenue home.
Thornton Township Young Republicans announce National Young Republican Night on Monday October 21. Chester Goebel says hosts invite friends for bridge or pinochle then tune to WENR at 9 for Willkie address. Dwight Green will also speak over WENR at 9. A Young Republican dance is planned for Saturday October 19 at Homewood Municipal Auditorium with music by Art Collins and his Melodians. tickets committee chair Matt Hein expects at least 200 couples.
A total of 880 men registered for compulsory military training in this community yesterday. Dalton recorded 454 registrants with 82 non-residents, Riverdale 376 with 12 non-residents. Nearby precincts and schools contributed reads of 1381, 143, 148, and 886 non-residents combined.
Thornton Township High will open an evening school on October 24, 1940, running ten weeks with classes Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9. Enrollment is open to those 16 and over not in day school, with a small tuition per course. Courses include art, chemistry, physics, sewing, auto mechanics and more, four hours weekly. algebra, geometry, civics and others for two hours weekly. Registration is Oct 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. Federal Defense Training adds machine shop, auto mechanics, and drafting on Tue Wed Fri evenings for ten weeks, open to workers 18+ in related trades. No instruction charge. registration Oct 24. classes begin Oct 29. limited to twenty per class with wait list.
A J Iwan of 14227 Wabash Avenue Ivanhoe died October 10 at St Francis hospital Blue Island after a two week illness. Born in Russia he was 64 and came to America as a youth living 13 years in Ivanhoe. Survived by wife Antoinette two daughters Mrs Marie Schultz and Amelita three sons George Theodore Alfonso and three grandchildren. Funeral was October 12 at Euderkis Funeral Home in Chicago.
Three new streamline coaches for Pennsylvania, Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Illinois Central will run between Chicago and Miami under a joint agreement. The trains are South Wind, Dixie Streamliner and City of Miami. One daily departure from Chicago and one from Miami on a 29 1/2 hour schedule begin mid December.
New Dalton residents Mr Joseph Rader and Mrs Rader with their family moved into the Wilck residence bringing new neighbors to the community.
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