Progress Party candidates in Riverdale re election bid
The four incumbents of the Progress Party in Riverdale spoke at Ta dies Night in the K C hall ahead of next Tuesday’s vote on April 21. Fred T. Ehlert, longtime Dalton Riverdale resident and Riverdale village trustee, highlighted police and fire progress, including staff growth from seven to eleven, addition of a motor bike unit, and new eight hour shifts. He also serves as president of the Thornton Township High School district school board.
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Progress Party of
Riverdale
Fred T. Ehlert
Dalton
Police and Fire
Fred Ehlert
Thornton Township High School
Riverdale Trustee Seek Second Term Election
Robert Selvig a Riverdale resident for 17 years was elected to a trusteeship in 1955 and seeks another four year term. An employee in Whiting Corporation engineering design he previously completed a six month trustee appointment and has served on the pension board. A Purdue Technical Institute graduate, he has 16 years with Whiting.
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Robert Selvig
Riverdale
Whiting Corporation
Selvig
Aco
Thce Pension Board
Purdue Technical Institute
Riverdale resident John B Hobbis noted for public service
John B Hobbis has lived in Riverdale since 1939 and served as police magistrate since 1951. He belongs to the Cook County Justice of Peace and Police Magistrates Association and works as a claim supervisor at Continental Casualty Company. He is a Chicago Kent College of Law graduate and a member of the Illinois Bar.
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John B Hobbis
Riverdale
Cook County Justice of Peace and Police Magistrates Association
Continental Casualty Company
Chicago Kent College of Law
Mlinois
Edelhofer Named Village Trustee After 19 Years In Riverdale
John F. Edelhofer, longtime Riverdale resident and assistant building superintendent, will complete his appointment as village board trustee. He serves as Palmer House chief engineer and Hilton Hotels executive, chairs the finance and license committees, and sits on streets and alleys drainage health and appropriations panels. He pledged full effort to aid the village's growth and progress.
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John F. Edelhofer
Riverdale
Vilage Board
Palmer House
Hilton Hotels
Edelhofer
Edward Ripley
Independent candidate James Cullen for Village Clerk
James Cullen of Dalton seeks the village clerk post with no opposition on the ballot for Tuesday April 21. A WWII veteran and former purchasing agent, he cites a belief in competitive spirit and a two party system as motivation.
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James Cullen
Champlain
Dalton
Cullen
Electric
Greater
Riverdale Prep Owners To Meet Friday
Riverdale Area Property Owners Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday April 17 at B pm at Ivanhoe Park Fieldhouse. Guests James Craft John Gregg and Robert Newston will explain the bond issue for a 14 room Roosevelt School addition as residents of Riverdale and Dalton vote Saturday April 18. Refreshments after the meeting.
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Riverdale Area Property Owners Association
Ivanhoe Park
James Craft
John Gregg
Robert Newston
Roosevelt School
Riverdale
Dalton
Shhack Board
Riverdale Police Seek Dog That Bit Girl
Riverdale police search for a small short haired black dog that bit 5 year old Beth Leib near her State Street home on April 6. The child has begun a series of painful rabies shots which may be stopped if the dog is found. Call Riverdale police with any information about the dog.
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Riverdale
Beth Leib
State Street
Thieves Break Open Safe At Hales & Hunter
Riverdale police report a burglary at the Hales and Hunter Company offices at 140th and Stewart Avenue. Thieves forced open the side window, ransacked the office, and stole mostly company records with a small amount of cash.
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Riverdale
Hales and Hunter Company
140Th and
Stewart Avenue
Ivanhoe Church Burglarized in Break‑in
Riverdale police report an Ivanhoe Gospel Tabernacle break in entry gained via pried basement window. A projector and film reels were among items reported missing.
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Riverdale
Ivanhoe Gospel Tabernacle
Riverdale Police Offer $100 Reward for Burglaries
Police Chief Charles Cook announced a $100 reward for information leading to arrests in Riverdale School and church burglaries. Contact Riverdale police with any information about the crimes.
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Charles Cook
Riverdale
Riversdale Police
Begin Adult Ballroom Dance Lessons
The Ivanhoe Educational and Recreational Association started an intermediate adult ballroom dance program at Roosevelt School on April 14. The course requires basic dance knowledge and costs $12 per couple for ten lessons. The next session is Tuesday April 21 at 8 pm.
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Ivanhoe Educational and
Roosevelt School
Bicycle Stolen From Dalton Home
William Cummings reported a bicycle was taken from in front of his Dalton home on April 7. Police investigated the theft at 15129 Chicago Road.
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William Cummings
Chicago Road
Dalton
Hold Spring Pick-Up In Dalton May 2 3
In keeping with the fire prevention program the Dalton Volunteer Fire Dept will again pick up unwanted items and trash on May 2 and 3 provided it is placed on the curb in front of your home. Trucks leave the station at 9 am both days. Clean out basements garages attics and help keep Dalton free from fire. No garbage will be picked up.
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Dalton Volunteer Fire Dept
Dalton
Fire Dept Auxiliary To Hold Card Party
The Ladies Auxiliary of Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department hosts a card and games party on Monday April 20 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall 600 West 138th Street. Refreshments will be served. Tickets available at the door or from members.
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Blue Devils
Paul Gall Post
Imperials
Dick Kirth
Region
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
Stan
Dale
WAIT
Chicago
Sparrow
Springfield
Dalton
Legion Department
Dolton
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
American Legion Hall
Calvary Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Meet Friday
Calvary Baptist Church of Riverdale hosts the regular monthly meeting of its Woman's Missionary Union Friday April 17 at 7 p.m. at 2817 E 130th St Chicago. Rev C T Liverett announced the title to the newly purchased property at 6 East 137th Street during the April 15 prayer service. Brotherhood meeting followed April 11 at Jesse Brannon's home 204 E 141st St Dolton.
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Woman's Missionary Union of the
Calvary Baptist Church of
Riverdale
Alton Moore
E. 130Th St
Chicago
C. T. Liverett
East 137Th Street
Brotherhood
Jesse Brannon
E. 141St St
Dolton
Lambert Engagement Placed for Thelma Lambert and William E Larson
Mr and Mrs Cletus Lambert of Harvey announce the engagement of their daughter Thelma to William E Larson son of Mrs Fred Evans of Riverdale NL Thelma a Parker High School Chicago graduate and Thornton Junior College sophomore William a Hirsch High School Chicago graduate employed by Public Service Co of Northern MI The wedding will take place in November.
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Cletus Lambert
Harvey
Thelma
William E. Larson
Fred Evans
Riverdale
Lambert
Parker High School
Chicago
Thornton Junior College
Larson
Hirsch High School
The
Public Service Co
Northern M1
Scanlan School Mothers Club Names Nominating Committee
The Riverdale Branch Mothers Club of Scanlan School appoints a nominating committee at the April 9 meeting. Members are Mrs. V. Brown, Mrs. J. DeVries. Election for officers set for May 14. Hostesses include Mrs. J Stepanion, Mrs. H Smith, and Mrs. J DeVries.
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Scanlan School
Mothers Club
Riverdale
Frank Manley
V. Brown
J. DeVries
Boon
J. Stepanion
H. Smith
Dolton Hi-Teens Hop Set For April Twenty-First
Dolton Civic Association announces a Friday April event for Dolton high school students and their dates. The dance runs 8 PM at Franklin School with the Ivanhoe Swingsters on stage. Prizes for dance contests and admission of 80 cents per person.
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Dolton Civic Association
Dolton High School
Franklin School
Ivanhoe
Thorn Cove Day Camp Named For South Cook Scouts
District 3 selects Thorn Cove as the site for this year’s day camp with Woodsworth named as the location and Pioneer Life as the theme. Registration is May Sth 9:30 to 2 and May 6th 9 to 12. Overnight stays on Friday offered at $1 for intermediate and senior scouts. Bus and milk delivery bids from Van Der Aa Bros and Dixie Dairy accepted. Counselors needed. sign up with site representatives Mrs Sayres Dal ton Mrs Adfek Ivanhoe Mrs Green South Holland and Mrs Petersen Riverdale.
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South Cook County
Thorn Cove
Jurgenson’s
Woodsworth
Pioneer Life
van der Aa Bros
South Holland
Dixie Dairy
Chicago Heights
Sayres
Dalton
Adfek
Ivanhoe
Green
Petersen
Riverdale
Dolton Officer Recovers Stolen Car at Dorchester and 154th
Dolton Police Officer Hardin recovered a stolen automobile at 154th and Dorchester Avenue on April 11. The car was returned to owner Dale Gardiner of South Holland, listed at 15418 Cherry Street.
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Hardin
Dolton Police Department
154Th and
Dorchester Avenue
Dale Gardiner
Cherry Street
South Holland
Boy On Bike Struck By Taxicab
Wayne Levison age 13 of Riverdale was struck by a taxicab while bicycling at 138th Street and Illinois Street on April 6. Police report driver Clifford Cogswell failed to see him under the Illinois Central viaduct as the boy crossed 138th Street. the youth escaped with no injuries.
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Wayne Levison
138Th Street
Riverdale
138Th
Illinois Street
Clifford Cogswell
Halsted Street
Illinois Central Viaduct
Woman Injured In Three Car Collision In South Holland
Mary Lesiewski of 1323 Baltimore Hegewisch Illinois was treated at Ingalls Memorial Hospital for injuries in a three car crash at Route 6 and State Streets South Holland on April 12. Judith Ponton Homewood Illinois drove north on State Street and was struck by Edna Greig East Hazelcrest and Anthony Les Niewski Chicago. All three drivers said they had the green light.
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Mary Lesiewski
Baltimore
Hegewisch
Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
State Streets
South Holland
Judith Ponton
Homewood
Ilinois
State Street
Edna Greig
West Land Street
East Hazelcrest
Anthony Les Niewski
Avenue N
Chicago
Riverdale Inhalator Responds to Series of Medical Calls
Riverdale police inhalator squad administered oxygen to G O Henricson 74 at 14527 Normal Avenue after a heart attack then transported him to Illinois Central hospital. Phylliss Biehl 37 at 7940 Parnell javenue received oxygen after loss of consciousness at St Marys Rectory East 137th Street. Mr G Grasmick 13819 Lincoln Avenue ill on April 8 was taken to St Francis Hospital. Jack Benton 3 of 13829 Stewart Avenue suffered convulsions on April 8. Nellie Radczycki 69 of 14239 Emerald Avenue received oxygen on April 8 and was pronounced dead.
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Riverdale
G. O. Henricson
Normal Avenue
Illinois Central Hospital
Phylliss Biehl
Parnell Javenue
St. Mary’s
East 137Th Street
G. Grasmick
Lincoln Avenue
St. Francis
Jack Benton
Stewart Avenue
Nellie Radczycki
Emerald Avenue
St Paul School To Present Make Believe Magic Operetta
St Paul Lutheran School in Dalton will present Make Believe Magic the operetta by the 2nd and 3rd grades on Thursday evening April 23 at 7 30. First grade children will perform musical numbers during intermission. The public is invited to attend.
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St. Paul School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Dalton
Ine Pucks
Atnd
Dog License Drive Targeting Riverdale and Dolton Dogs
Riverdale and Dolton will issue 1959 dog licenses. Dolton charges $3 at the police station and requires an inoculation receipt, while Riverdale sells licenses for $1 at the Collector's Office. Police urge leash rules and rabies vaccination to curb loose dogs and neighborhood nuisances.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Kickert Bros Take Over Dolton Ford Dealership
New Ford Dealers Peter Rickert and his two sons Ron and Harold become the owners of the Ford Dealership at 13839 Lincoln Avenue Dolton, taking over the Dolton Motoring franchise. They add staff across parts service and sales, expand the parts department, and promise a fine selection of new and used cars under Kickert Bros Inc. Ron and Harold represent a third generation in auto sales and Peter Kickert is known for Chevrolet Buick and Pontiac dealerships in Harvey.
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Peter Rickert
Ron
Harold
Ford
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Dolton Motoring
Kickert Bros., Inc
Peter Kickert
Chevrolet
Buick
Pontiac
Harvey
Automobile Larcenies Reported Across Riverdale Area
Riverdale police logged multiple thefts during April from autos and trailers. Suspects took hub caps from Edward Lockwood’s 1955 Plymouth on April 11, wheels and tires from a trailer at Marshall Trailer on Chicago Road, and spare tires from several cars including Alm Krueger and John Bruton. Fender skirts and tires were stolen from new Mercury cars at Grill and Sadler Mercury dealers on Halsted and 146th.
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Edward Lockwood
Oak Street
Dalton
Riverdale
Mercury
Grill
Sadler Mercury
146Th
Halsted Streets
Nickel Odeon Night and Teen Club Dance at Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park hosts Nickelodeon Night on Thursday April 16 at 7 pm with Walt Disney's Dumbo at the fieldhouse. Story time for 3 to 5 year olds is Wednesday at 10 am. The Parkdale Teen Club dance with a live radio broadcast runs Friday April 17 from 7 to 8 pm with Don Hamilton and top talent, free pizzas and records for winners. Admission is 1.00.
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Nickelodeon
Riverdale Park
Parkdale
Don Hamilton
Riversdale Park
137Th
Wentworth
Villages Prepare for Civil Defense Air Attack Drill
The sixth annual Civil Defense Operation Alert begins Friday April 17 with mock enemy planes and missiles. Riverdale will notify Dalton. signals, sirens, and CONELRAD radio blackout will guide two and a half hour prep. Families should stock two weeks of essentials and learn first aid and self reliance.
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Civil Defense
Riverdale
Dalton
Civil Defense Communication Network
Conelrad
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Indi[eee
Ito
Grace Bible Church Welcomes New Pastor
Grace Bible Church in Riverdale welcomes Rev Alfred Van Dyke as pastor on Sunday April 19. The native of New Jersey and Milwaukee Bible College graduate has pastored in St. Louis Alton and Ashtabula and edits a monthly publication Truth Hermain. The Van Dyke family will arrive April 15 and reside at 13816 Forest Ave Dalton. A reception follows the evening service in the church basement.
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Alfred van Dyke
Grace Bible Church
Riverdale
Midland Park
New Jersey
Milwaukee Bible College
van Dyke
St. Louis
Alton, Ill
Ashtabula
Ohio
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Progress Party
Feed Ehlert
John B. Hobbis
Office of Police
Riverdale Prep
Hales & Hunter
Ivanhoe Church
Riverdale Police
Calvary Baptist Church Woman’s Missionary To
Marshall Trailer and Equipment Company
Alm& Krueger
Grant Street
John Bruton
Sears
Riverdale Park Program
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