Salute to Police Chief Cook and Sergeant Gergely
Chester L. Chowaniec praises Riverdale police for rapid response to a June 24 1960 highway accident near W4th Street Halsted Avenue. Officers secured a physician and ambulance saving the injured father Fred Hasenfang while a 15 year old boy died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward &. Ripley
Village Board of
Riverdale
Ripley
Cook
Gergely
Consumers Company
W4th Street
Halsted Avenue
Fred Hasenfang
Hasenfaog
Chester L. Chowaniec
Dolton Trustees Tackle Expenditures Amid Tax Delays
Dolton village leaders met July 14 to trim spending until county tax bills arrive. Finance chair Katee Wesley Lane warned the treasury may hold about 1,000 by September due to Cook County delays. Village attorney Arthur Dillner noted property taxes will fund a smaller share of revenue, with an appropriation of 294,142.43 for levies and 1,121,295.8 in total appropriations, to cover service needs from population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kasten
Dolton
Katee Wesley Lane
Finance Committee
Cook County
Dalton
Kassen
Srony Thinois Ciltes
Dollon
Arthur Dillner
Dillnei Sail
Dolston
POINTER office hours change in August notice
Advertisers and publishers are informed the POINTER office will close all Saturdays during August. Weekday hours remain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Negoday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publiiens
Pointer
Riverdale Village Day Picnic Celebrates 3rd Annual Event
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 3rd Annual Riverdale Village Day Picnic at Riverdale Park on Sunday August 21. Gates open 11 am with games from 2 pm and a Miss Riverdale crowning at 3 15 pm. Free balloons ice cream and pop for children and gifts from local merchants throughout the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Riverdale Village
Riverdale Park
Dolton Board Warns Vacant-Property Owners Over Weeds
At a Dolton Village Board meeting on August 2, 1960 a warning was issued to vacant property owners to cut weeds by August 10 1960. Weeds pose traffic and health risks including hay fever and pollen complaints, with violators facing court summons and fines under village ordinances and state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Dolton Village
Imom
Ivanhoe Business Association to host talk on juvenile delinquency
A Chicago Police Department representative will discuss juvenile delinquency and cat care at the Ivanhoe Business Association meeting on August 4. Youth Officer Madden will speak. Riverdale Police Chief Charles Cook Riverdale President Edward L. Ripley and Police Commissioner Fred Ehlert are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Police Department
Ivanhoe Business Association
Madden
Riverdale
Charles Cook
Edward L. Ripley
Fred Ehlert
Dolton Day Proclaimed With Parade and Picnic
The village proclaims Sunday August 7 1960 as Dolton Day with a 1 30 p m parade from Village Hall to Dolton Park followed by a family picnic under Greater Dolton Memorial Post 3564 VF W for all residents. By order of Frederick L Kasten president. Village of Dolton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dolton Park
Greater Dolton Memorial
Delton Park
Greater Delton Memorial Post
Village Board
Park Board
VFW
Pst
Ealing
Greater Dolton
Memorial
Frederick Kasten
Ian Ws
Pieme
Tsits Althea Spragg
Grandpa
Dolton Municipal Building
Park
Arthur W Ruff Leader of Riverdale Community and Kiwanis
Arthur W. Ruff, president of the Arthur W. Ruff Insurance Agency, active in Riverdale community groups. He chaired the Fire Prevention Committee, led Kiwanis and church activities, served as Lieutenant Governor of Division 18, and headed local fundraising for the Chicago Heart Association. His agency marked 25 years in business in 1981 and won a National Advertising Contest Oscar in 1956. He and his wife have a daughter Sandra, a Purdue sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Ruff
Riverdale
Riverdale Reserve Police
Volunteer Fire Department
Riverdale-Dalton Kiwanis Club
Cook County
Chaiman
Chicago Heart Association
Arthur W Ruff
Ruff
Kiwanis
Sandra
Purdue University
Canadian Fugitive Surrenders After Canada Theft
A despondent 22 year old Alexander Farlow walked into Riverdale police on Monday July 25 and admitted stealing 185 from Seven Oaks Manufacturing in St Boniface Canada on July 18. He fled to the United States by freight train from Chicago and, after surrendering, was taken into custody by Immigration officers. He is Scottish born and not a citizen of Canada or the United States. He will be deported after return to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Alexander Farlow
Nohce
Canada
Seven Oaks Manufacturing Company
St. Boniface
United States
Chicago
Immigration Office
Scotland
Canadian Mounted Police
Derwinski Honored by Young Republican Hall of Fame
Congressman Edward J Derwinski of Illinois 4th District was named to the Young Republican Hall of Fame at the Republican National Convention in Chicago He joined eight other lawmakers and officials in the honor The ceremony recognized early political promoters and featured Derwinski as chair of the Foreign Affairs Forum and as introducer of Chicago Mayor Richard J Daley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Derwinski
Linois
Chicago
Young
Washington
Young Republican Hall of Fame
Richard Nixon
New York
Thomas Dewer
Gordon Allott
Colorado
Cecil Underwood
West Virginia
Derwinski
G.O.P. Nationalities Division
Richard J Daley
In God We Trust Coin Message Calls for Faith and Unity
A reflective piece urges Americans to remember freedoms endowed by the Creator and to support shared worship this week. It links a pocket coin to a national oath and a call to stand together through dangers and upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Religion In American Life Program
Swim Club Offers Free Instruction for Handicapped Children
The Swim Club at 149th and Cottage Grove, Dalton offers free classes for children under 18 with handicaps. Qualified water safety instructors teach coping skills in the pool every Monday 10 to 11 a.m from August 1 through August 29. Riverdale Dolton area residents may join with one parent. no membership, bring ID and proof of residence. call Viking 9-446 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
149Th
Cottage Grove
Dalton
Riverdale-Dolston
South Area
Viking
Riverdale Reports July Building Permits Totals
Riverdale village issues July permits totaling 857300 dollars. Projects include one six story shopping center Pacesetter Gardens valued at 320000, three residences 535500, six apartment buildings averaging five plus units 471000, one two family apartment 22000, five residential garages 4400, and three additions to houses and apartments 4400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Pacesetter Gardens
Village of
Voter Registration Reopens in Dalion Village Building
Helen OConnell Dalion Village Clerk announces registration resumes at 014 Park Avenue Municipal Building. Applicants must be 21 or older and have state residency over one year, Cook County 90 days, and precinct 30 days. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, 3 am to 4:30 pm Friday, closed Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen O'Connell
Dalion
Park Avenue
Cook County
Drug Addict Taken In Custody By Police Begs For Help
A Riverdale police report follows a young man named John Doe from Chicago who, after attempting to buy narcotics, is jailed in Riverdale Village. He describes years of heroin use, morphine withdrawal, and seeking treatment at Lexington sanitarium as he reveals his descent into addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Village
John Doe
Riverdale
Chicago
Qwac
Charles Cook
Peter Bach
Ron Miles
Wentworth
Fum
Italion
John
Lexington Santarium
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