South Holland Approves Tax Levy To Boost Street Funds
The South Holland board passed an ordinance authorizing a tax levy not to exceed .10186 percent of assessed value to fund streets and bridges, projecting about $7,000 in annual revenue. A separate motor fuel tax resolution could add up to $10,000 for road work, while Riverdale police revived Leonard Rinken after a heart attack, but he died.
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South Holland Board of Trustees
Hard of Trustees
Department of Revenue
South Holland
Gore
South Welland Pointer
South Olland
Riverdale
Leonard Rinken
FAA Files Action On Buzzing Plane Near Delton
FAA official Arthur Burth says a violation action is filed with the agency's Kansas City regional office over a low flying plane that buzzed the Delton area on Friday evening July 14. Pilot William Newry of 14920 Maplewood is under review as the agency evaluates police reports and related information. Residents had mixed replies as state authorities coordinate enforcement and corrective steps. A separate note reports Dan Williams of 14915 Perry South Holland bitten on the face by a dog. the animal owned by Howard Kelley of 14544 Shepard Dolton is impounded.
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Arthur Burth
Federal Aviation Agency
Kansas City
Delton
William Newry
Maplewood
Harvey
Kurth
Dan Wiliams
Perry
South Holland
Howard Kelley
Shepard Dr
Dolton
Editorial Pointer Teen Curfew Debate in Riverdale
A Riverdale editorials notes that teens are ignored in curfew talks while elders push restrictions. It highlights Riverdale youth as leaders in academics sports and religion and cites village president Edward Rip Jey’s claim that delinquent juveniles are a minority.
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Riverdale
Thornton Township
Thornridge
Mendel Catholic
Riverdale Amateur Talent Show sign up extended to Saturday
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce extends amateur talent show registration through Saturday August 5 at Jewel Food Store Riverdale Park fieldhouse and The Pointer Publications office. Gene Fiesner Richard Popper and Chuck Renner lead registrations. eight finalists appear on village day piece 4-just 20 with four cash prizes awarded after audience applause and judges panel Edward Ripley Charles Cook and George Gentzle.
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Riverdale
Edward Ripley
Charles Cook
George Gentzle
Riverdale Officials Back Teenage Curfew Move
Riverdale officials and clergy support a coming teenage curfew ordinance. Village attorney Herbert Zornow drafts the measure after board discussions, with endorsement from the Ivanhoe park board and backing from police officials and local church leaders. Reverend George Shea cites loitering and youth behavior as rationale.
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Riverdale
Gala Welcome Planned for Riverdale Dedication
Robert W. Henricks chairs the dedication and open house for Riverdale's new municipal building with multiple committees named for program, welcome, entertainment, refreshments, assembly, publicity and finance. October 1 set. Riverdale Chamber offers free transportation via Reitveld, Struthers and Chamber members.
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Robert W. Henricks
Riverdale
Builing
Robert Bates
John E. Swanson
Herman Depperman
Dom Bay
George Petersen
Clarence Wisowaty
Ed Morrissey
Marty Nelson
Art Cross
Fred Altringer
Michael Gregory
Ed Knight
Norman Zumm
Len Brezek
Justin Berschinski
Robert Henricks
Robert Dimond
Mabel Nelson
Anna Colebourn
Clarence Gentzle
Roy Allison
John Madderom
Harry Wanat
Bob Zesch
Joe Bonfitto
Laura Diehl
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Robert Selvig
William Stutareim
Reserve
Frank Mraz
John Edelhofer
Harold Struthers
John Martin
John Yocum
John Peiguss
Nuieen Corsello
Ed Koight
Charles Quain
Richard Poppel
Harold Schaefer
Milton Coyle
Jim Troggeveen
Gerald Seihus
Arthur Lussenhop
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Owen Reitveld
Chamber of Commerce
Hope To Slow Down Hot Rods Project Completed
Marydale Homeowners, Inc. completes first project by erecting two signs on Lincoln Avenue and 142nd Street urging drivers to slow down for children's safety. Officials from the village attend. Fred Kasten pledges continued collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
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Marydale Homeowners, Inc
Lincoln
Sibley Blvd
142Nd St
Marydale Hromeowners, Inc
Marydale
Fred Kasten
Tri City Leaders Form Illinois First Companion Collie Auxiliary
Teddi Nurmi serves as president of the South Holland Companion Collie Auxiliary, the first of its kind in Illinois. The article notes two other auxiliaries exist in Texas and Washington, with Mrs Nurmi describing efforts to establish the Illinois group.
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Teddi Nurmi
South Holland Companion Collie
Illinois
Texas
Washington
Six Fathers Nab Hot Rod Teen In Dalton Citizens Arrest
Six irate fathers chased 18 year old Robert Robson through a Dalton residential district on July 15 after he sped an estimated 60 mph. They stopped him by blocking his Corvette at 148th and Indiana. Robson, wearing a swimsuit, objected but was held for police as neighbors watched.
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Dalton
Robert Evans
Michigan
Dolton
Robert Robson
Dolton Street
Robson
Evans
Morgan
Harvey
148Th
Indiana
Riverdale Police Picnic Recalls Annual Park Event
The Riverdale police department and Riverdale Reserve police held their annual picnic Sunday July 30 at Riverdale Park. Women did not need to pack the family basket as caterers provided lunch. Gifts for each child and pony rides added thrill to the event.
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Riverdale Reserve
Allan Deutsch
Riverdale
Riverdale Park
Dolton Enforces 1961 Dog License Fines
Dolton Chief of Police Grover Cogswell announced that all dog owners in Dolton will receive tickets and be fined for failing to buy a dog license for 1961. The program starts Monday August 7. A 4 year old girl Barbara DeVries of 16234 Prairie Ave South Holland was bitten on the right leg by a dog owned by R Stevens of 16224 Prairie Ave. The dog has been impounded by South Holland police.
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Dolton
Grover Cogswell
Barbara DeVries
Prairie Ave
South Holland
R. Stevens
Prairie, South Holland
South Holland Issues Building Permits for June to July Period
Building permits in South Holland from June 23 to July 24 included 24 residences valued at 419 500 22 garages 25 233 two additions 3 350 and two businesses 52 000 totaling 500 083. The two business permits were for a gas station 12 000 and an auto sales 40 000.
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South Holland
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