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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
5
The notice outlines price terms for classified ads cards of thanks and notices at 10 cents per line with a minimum charge 50 cents for the first insertion and 3 insertions totaling $1.00 payable in advance.
Several two family homes and a bungalow are offered with prices ranging from 500 to 6500 dollars. Properties include lots 65x125 and 60x180 with garages and hot water heat. An /flat building in Greenfield Riverdale lists three six room flats with a 3 car garage. Also ads for a building lot on 140th Court and a Chicago street frontage in Dalton. Also notice calling bids for water reservoir roof repair in Dolton with bid deadline Oct 26 1943.
The Dalton police warn pranksters who placed sewer pipe and obstacles on Main Street near new homes east of Indiana Avenue that such acts endanger the public. They also condemn tearing down a stop sign at Lincoln Avenue and Main Street and will vigorously enforce village ordinances with heavy fines and arrests as needed.
The Lions Club Safety Committee urges checking for fire hazards from oil rags and damp hay or grass. Inspect attic closets kitchen pantry and cellar for oil soaked rags and unburned paint cans. Use closed metal containers for rags and cover paint cans to prevent spontaneous ignition.
A party at Miss Margery Tiedemann’s Riverdale home honored Mrs. David Hess Jr. when she revealed her induction into the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserves. Guests included several Misses and Mrs. Hess Jr., with notes at each place prompting the surprise. Also noted: Henry Wegener on furlough, Jeanette Anker recovering from rheumatic fever, Lou Costello’s return from hospital, and George Karambelas resuming training in Madison after a 15 day visit.
L E Reich's squad defeated Dieck's Coal and Ice 3 games in Riverdolites action Monday. Reich's Nottorf rolled 552 series while Dieck's Beck led with 528. In the other match Bachmann's Funeral Home edged Miller's Wonder Inn as Simnick led with 591 series and Harris paced Miller's with 542.
The Jaworski family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during their bereavement and for floral offerings received.
The Swanson family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. M. S. Freeman and those who sent flowers. Appreciation also goes to the Dalton and Riverdale police departments.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother who passed away one year ago October 25 1942. Sad and sudden was the call of one so dearly loved by all. It was to part with one so dear. We often sit and think of you and speak of how you died. For all of us you did your best. Oh God grant you eternal rest. Husband and Children
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