South Holland budget talks reveal tax changes and plans
Village President outlines how the March and April appropriation process sets the fiscal year budget starting May 1. He details fund sources including real estate taxes, sales tax, and vehicle licenses, and explains how the levy is computed by the County Clerk. The notice notes a tax rate rise to 65.4 cents per $100, with specific increases tied to a storm sewer program and library tax and projects future stability with potential gradual reductions.
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South Holland
William Wognum
Police Committee
Police
Water Department
Two Men Injured on Dorchester Club Roof in Dalton
At about 1 43 pm two workers James Walenga and Harry Parker of Western Electrical Coast Co were struck by a shifting steel beam on the Dorchester Club four story roof in Dalton. Walenga was more seriously hurt and both were taken to St Francis Hospital by ambulance.
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Dorchester Club
Dalton
James Walenga
Harry Parker
Western Electrical Coast, Co
Walenga
St. Francis Hospital
Pointer Publications hires 100th carrier Gregory Anderson
Gregory Anderson, aged 14, becomes Pointer Publications 100th carrier delivering the South Holland Pointer on a brand new route from 166th to 170th streets and South Park to the Express Way. The milestone, noted by circulation manager Violet Nadratowski, marks growth from 30 carriers in 1960.
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Pointer Publications
Violet Nadratowski
Gregory Anderson
Pointer
South Holland
Pointer Photo
W. 141St Street
166Th
170Th Street
South Park
Greg
Roosevelt School
Dalton
Robert Anderson
U.S
Dist
Americo Meneghini
Carol
Barry
Glen
R. R. Donnelly Co
Chuck Renner
Community events and notices in South Holland
PTA spring fair at Roosevelt school runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a coffee shop for adults, booths and games. Also reports the birth of Lorie Ann Candy at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, and lists local school and church programs including a Music Festival, Bible class teacher training, and public health drives. Easter Seal drive by Willis Gouwens runs March 30 to April 14, with Red Cross ties noted.
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Roosevelt School
PTA
Ways and Means
James Dalenberg
P. J. Candy
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Lorie Ann
Candy
E. 163Rd Pl
Peter
Anthony
David
Joseph
Chicagoland Christian High School
Pacesetter Civic League
Willis Gouwens
Community Fund
Mr. Gouwens
Red Cross
South Holland
Richard Vanderveer
Dr. Ray Goff to Speak at Ivanhoe Church Lenten Service
The Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church will host Dr. Charles Ray Goff, pastor emeritus of the Chicago Temple, as speaker for the midweek Lenten Service on Thursday April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Goff led the Chicago Temple for nineteen years and remains a nationally sought speaker with a broad civic and church influence.
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Ivanhoe Community
Goff Brodden
WJJI
Roosevelt PTA Spring Fair planned in South Holland
The Roosevelt School PTA in South Holland announces its annual Spring Fair this Saturday April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm at the school. Co chairs James Dalenberg and spouse oversee Country store White Elephant room surprise package booth and adults only coffee shop. Proceeds fund classroom equipment books and eighth grade Springfield trip expenses.
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Roosevelt School
PTA
South Holland
James Dalenberg
Springfield
Board Ok s Purchase Of Two Trucks
The South Holland Village Board approved buying two new trucks at Monday evenings meeting in the municipal building. Two sealed bids were opened with the lowest bidder awarded the contracts. George B Gibson Chevrolet Sales bid 526,689.88 for a 125 inch wheel base panel truck and 53,716.77 for a 133 inch wheel base dump truck. The figures include trade ins and tax. after adjustments the panel truck totals 52,582.28 and the dump 53,568.10. Van Drunen Ford Sales offered 53,120 for a 122 inch wheel base panel and 54,034.84 for a 132 inch wheel base dump, also with trade ins and tax.
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South Holland
George B. Gibson
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
van Drunen Ford
Guest Speakers Address Dolton Industry Comm
At the Dolton Industrial Commission monthly meeting speakers were Ben Pitcher an industrial developer and executive vice president on the Committee for Chicago Heights and Warren Hawkins from Northern Ahnery Gas A round table discussed Chicago Heights industrial development and how Dolton can attract desirable industry The commission studies other groups to gain knowledge that may aid Dolton in securing industry for the village
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Dolton
Civic League Sponsors Polio Vaccine Drive in South Holland
The Pacesetter Civic League funds a polio vaccination event at the South Holland Municipal Building on Saturday April 27 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Dr. Robert Jordan and Dr. Adrian Kraus will oversee six nurses administering the Salk vaccine to children and adults. all children must be accompanied by an adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Pacesetter Civic League
Robert Jordan
Adrian Kraus
Tri-City Safe Driving Campaign Promises Orchids for Courteous Drivers
Pointer Publications with Dalton Riverdale and South Holland Police Departments and Ed Dallon Florist will run a three week Safe Driving Campaign from April 6 to 27. Police will reward courteous drivers with orchids instead of tickets. Ed Dallon Florist donates the orchids. 108 drivers won orchids in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Pointer Publications
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Ed Dallon Florist
Lincoln Ave
Pointer
Ed Dalloz
Civic Theatre Names Cast for Philadelphia Story
Dalton Civic Theatre announced a three act Philadelphia Story cast directed by Norman Wiegel of Bremen Township High School. Cast members include Pat O Bryan Sandra Shackleton Jerry Horner Ted Hasier Joan Zikas Jack Kampare Laurance McCarthy Charles Bu erne Bob Shannon Bill Craig Al Williams Maureen Garry Jay Nealy. John Slager arranged a rehearsal hall and workshop through Dalton Park Board.
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Philip Barry
Dalton Civic Theatre
Thornridge High School
Norman Wiegel
Bremen Township High School
Wiegel
Chicago Heights Players
Homewood Players
Midwest
Pat O'Bryan
Sandra Shackleton
Jerry Horner
Ted Hasier
Joan Zikas
Jack Kampare
Laurance McCarthy
Charles Buerne
Bob Shannon
Bill Craig
al Williams
Maureen Garry
Jay Nealy
John Slager
Dalton Park
Willowbrook Swim Club Breaks Ground in South Holland
Ground has been broken at 200 E 166th St South Holland for the Willowbrook Swim Club with Jacobs Construction as general contractor and West Suburban Pool Builders led by Ed Price handling pool build. Project aims for a full summer season with multiple recreation facilities and membership openings through Box 123 South Holland Illinois.
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Willowbrook
E 166Th St
South Holland
Jacobs Construction
Marvin Jacobs
West Suburban Pool Builders
Ed Price
Naperville
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Dureen Corsello
Ray Goff
Ivanhoe Church
Charles Ray Goff
Roosevelt Pta
Board Ok
Dolton Industry Comm
Civic League
Civic Theatre
Philadelphia Story
Harry Agabedis
Ted DeGraff
Melvin DeGraff
Harrygabedis
Hisenhower School
Honey Rock
Wisconsin
Thunderbird Day
Coast Guard
Thornton
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