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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
1
Helen Haney O Connell a long time Dolton resident and former Village Clerk assistant treasurer and treasurer seeks the two year vacancy in the Dolton Village Clerk office following the death of her brother Robert C Haney. She and her husband live at 14650 LaSalle Dolton.
Albert J Ohlsen born February 26 1923 in Dalton Illinois lifelong resident married with three children resides at 211 E 142nd Street He attended Lincoln grade school Thornton Township High School Northwest ern University served in US Navy Air Force during World War II member of American Legion Naval Post 372 Dalton Zoning Board two years filled unexpired village board term chaired Zoning Planning and Building committees Kiwanis Riverdale Dalton Wester Railway Club foreman at Pullman Standard Car Co 25 years later in purchasing department as executive assistant since 1949
The Dolton volunteer fire department tackled several prairie fires in the past week while Riverdale firefighters extinguished three such blazes. On March 30 a blaze involved two Baltimore and Ohio railroad cars loaded with garbage burning at 187th and Halsted Streets.
Bachmann Funeral Home marks its history with a memorial plaque on the building at 244 East 188th Street. Founder Carl Frederick Neidow started the business in 1877, later passing to Phares B. Good before Daniel C. Bachmann became owner.
The American Cleaners at 14068 Lincoln Avenue, long run by Steve Lazarus known as Shorty, adds co owner George Petkovich and Doris Lazarus as partner. They invested 29000 in new equipment to improve on site cleaning and faster service.
South Holland police arrested three youths in connection with an attempted robbery at Fred's Standard Service Station on March 24. Richard 18, James E. Geyer 20, and John W. Gille 20, all from nearby areas, admitted involvement. The driver was caught at 164th Street. two others were apprehended after returning to the car and the scene, leading to clues for about seven additional burglaries linked to Richard Geyer and others. They were bound over to the Grand Jury.
Dolton officials warn parents their children will be held responsible for trespassing near Piscateer Lake at 142nd and Cottage Grove. The fenced area is dangerous with a deep drop off and a past drowning cited. Police Chief Grover Cogswell and Piscateer Lake Inc. warn against firearms and B B guns near the property and promise arrest for violations.
An election will be held Saturday April 11 from 12 noon to 7 PM to elect two members to the Board of Education of School District No 148. Three candidates contend Robert Newgren David Gardimer and Douglas P Adsten with Gardimer and Newgren endorsed by the School Board.
At Roosevelt School, a Sunday open house drew a large crowd as the Roosevelt Park PTA guided visitors through the area slated for a junior high addition pending a bond vote on April 18. City officials answered questions on costs and details of the proposed expansion to serve the Dalton Riverdale community.
Edith Dolton wills home to the village library. the Dolton family lineage traces to founder George Dolton who settled in 1837 and built a toll bridge in 1842. The library board met with executor Albert Harms and Lloyd Dalton to review the premises amid questions on a proposed bond tax increase.
Dedication ceremonies for the Waterman school at 1103 East 154th Street will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday with an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees include Waterman family guests and residents of South Holland Dalton Burnham and Calumet City plus school officials former superintendent Edwin Ault and other civic leaders. A refreshment stand will run in the school hallway.
An urgent appeal asks fathers and men to donate time at the Little League field on Saturday April 11 at 9 30 am. Volunteers will rake and roll freshly sodded areas and are asked to bring a rake. A $9 contribution is requested.
The Christian Fellowship Society of First Reformed Church of South Holland invites all to hear Dr Elton Eenigenberg of Western Theological Seminary speak on the history and reformation of the Reformed Church. He will address attendees in the church chapel on Tuesday April 14 at 745 p.m. He is a Chicago-born professor of church history with study at Hope College Western Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary.
Florence Konsoer of Oak Street suffered head and leg injuries when a collision threw her from her car at 144th Street and Indiana Avenue on April 3. Henry Garney of Broadway Harvey sustained back injuries. Both treated at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Garney arrested for driving too fast for conditions.
On April 1 the Dalton inhalator squad was summoned to 14720 Dearborn Street for 18 month old James Landis who had convulsions. Also April 1 a call at 739 East 144th Street for Frank Weese, 72, who died of a heart attack before aid arrived.
The Missionary Fellowship of the Ivanhoe Reformed Church hosts a coffee break on Wednesday the 15th from 9 to 11 30 a.m. Enjoy homemade coffee, dikes, and fellowship with friends and neighbors.
The Sandridge Methodist Church at 15001 Lincoln Avenue held a ground breaking with about sixty members visiting ministers. The 38 by 60 foot two story addition will connect to the existing building, enlarge the sanctuary to about 240 seats, add Sunday school rooms and basement space, and convert the heating to hot water. Architects are Wm. Connors of Harvey and contractor Robert Neweren of Riverdale.
Tanya Montagano of Calumet City ran off the road and into a chicken house owned by A M Bonnema at 15557 State Street South Holland on April 3. She was uninjured and freed on a $200 bond pending her April 11 court appearance.
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