Holland Engineer Proposes Ditch and Dams for Thorn Creek Floods
Ray W. Robinson of a South Holland engineering firm urges six new reservoirs in the Thorn Creek basin and a diversion ditch from the Little Calumet River to reduce peak floods. The plan echoes a Forest Preserve District report discussed at a January meeting in Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn Creek
Ray W. Robinson
So. Holland Engineering
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Paul W. Opperman
Ilinois
Calumet River
Little Calumet River
Paxton Ave
Begin Civil Defense Workshop in Dalton Village
The Dalton Civil Defense Committee schedules a workshop at the Municipal Building at 8 p.m. on Tuesday August 28 and invites the general public. A Wednesday August 29 staff meeting of US women directors is planned, with a fall report phase for club and organization chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Committee
Dalton
Park
Evelyn Herr
Margaret Mallis
Women's Auxiliary
Init
Victor Herr
Imogene Shrader
Mendenhall Named to NEA Legislative Committee
Carl Mendenhall, staff member and head of physical education at Thornton Township School and Junior College, appointed to the National Education Association Legislative Committee. Association Executive Secretary Troester praised the recognition of his competence and leadership in health, physical education, and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meidenhall
American Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Carl A. Troester
College Bound rate offer for THE POSTER subscription
On campus during the current term students may receive THE POSTER at a special rate. College Bound subscribers can obtain the poster from September to June for 52.00. Send 2.91 to POINTER PUBLICATIONS c a College Bound with the complete plate address of your college. Do it now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Publications
Taciana
Riverdale
Hainais
Ilinois
Plans to Build $155,000 Dalton Grace EUB Church in 1963
Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church announces plans for a $155,000 sanctuary and Sunday School building on Grant Street Dalton to seat 200 in the sanctuary and 240 in Sunday School with nursery facilities. Architects Conley and Barre design the structure to be built next year with a church office and kitchen. Development guided by Willard Cooper chairing the building committee and Ken Otsuka chairing the finance committee. Existing services continue at Madison Elementary School with Rev. Duane Nelson slated to speak next Sunday. A dedication for the parsonage is scheduled for September 3 at 4:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church
Wilburt D. Payne
Grant Street
Thlst Street
Dalton
Conley & Barre, Ata
Park Ridge
Grace Church Building Committee
Willard Cooper
Woodlawn
Chicago
Ken Otsuka
Islith Place
Harvey
Madison Elementary
157Th Street
Orchid Drive
South Holland
Duane Nelson
Naperville
Grant, Dalton
Summer Fair Brings Games And Prizes At Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park District hosts its annual Summer Fair on Friday August 4 at 1 30 pm with free tickets and gold for booths and games. Children can take part in races, contests, and pony rides with prizes for winners. If rain forces a delay the event shifts to Saturday August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park
Jaycees Fish-O-Rama Fails As Tank Arrives Empty
Friday event at Almar Shopping Plaza draws crowds for a three day Fish-O-Rama. By Saturday morning the Rainbow Springs Trout Farm failed to deliver any fish leaving the 3,000 fish tank filled only with water and the Jaycees cancel the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Jazceers
Duffy
Jaycees
Almar
People Bank
Rainbow Springs Trout Farm
Dolton Jaycees
Woman 22 crushed by IHB boxcars in Riverdale yard
A 22 year old woman Sharon Lee McDade of Tulsa was crushed between boxcars in the Tidiana Harbor Belt yards Riverdale. Her husband Perry McDade 4dr is held on trespassing charges as coroners jury determines cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidiana Harbor Belt
Riverdale
Ed Swanson
Sharon Lee McDade
Easton
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Perry Lee McDade
Chicago
Michigan
St. Francis Hospital
Coronner's
Riverdale Police Report Details July Arrests
Chief Charles K. Cook states Riverdale Police made 108 arrests in July. The tally includes 26 Illinois motor vehicle violations and 86 village ordinance violations, with one warrant and one state statute violation among other activity. Also recorded were 752 radio transmissions, 48 telephone calls, 346 complaints investigated, and 21 special details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Cook
Riverdale
Coming Events in Dolton Riverdale Notes Community Activities
Free polio shots offered Saturday from 3 to 5 at the Dolton Municipal Building under Dr. J Iwaneta with 643 inoculations recorded August 11. Transportation available by calling VI 9 4000. Also square dancing at Dolton Park tennis court August 24 sponsored by Dolton Park Police Assn. Immanuel Church picnic August 26 at Dolton Park. School orientation days this fall at Thornridge and Thornton high schools. Ice cream socials hosted by several Tri-Cities churches this week with varied times and free treats for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Municipal
J. Iwaneta
Dolton Public Health Department
Dolton Jaycees
Dolton Park
Tri-City
Immanuel Church
Martin Hall
Thornridge
Thornton High Schools
John W. Malloy Dies Dolton Coal Co. Owner
John W. Malloy longtime Dolton resident died August 19 1962 in a Midlothian convalescent home. Born April 21 1871 in Elk Point South Dakota, he was an engineer for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad 28 years and later owned Malloy Coal and Oil Co in Dolton 39 years. Funeral August 22 at Bachmann Funeral Home with Rev Yandell. interment Oaklawn Cemetery Thornton. Survived by son Walter J. Malloy two sisters Grace Gustafson and Henry Delaney two grandchildren Dennis Malloy Jill Williams five great grandchildren. wife Mary D. Malloy preceded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Malloy
Dolton
Midlothian
Elk Point
South Dakota
Chicago and Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Malloy Coal and Oil Company
Dalton
Bachmann Funeral
138Th St
Prairie Fire Quelled at 136th and Stewart
A prairie fire near 136th and Stewart was extinguished by the Riverdale Volunteer Firemen. The item notes a proverb about wealth not equaling ability.
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136Th
Stewart
Riverdale
Judicial Reform Speech by Justice Winterhoff At Thorton Township GOP
Justice of the Peace William Winterhoff will discuss Judicial Reform at the Thorton Township Young Republicans meeting on Thursday August 23 at 8 pm in the Thornton Township hall South Holland. Coffee will be served after. The group has had a busy summer with election planning a fall revue and a pool party at the Lansing home 17154 Oakwood Lansing August 4 featured a chilly pool evening with refreshments and lively conversation.
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Justice of the
William Winterhoff
Thornston Township
Young Republican Organization
Thornton
South
Holland
Thornton Township
Lansing
Jack Shepherd
Oakwood
Hiverdale Fire Dept Extinguishes Rubbish Fire Behind Park
The Hiverdale Fire Department put out a rubbish fire behind Ivanhoe Park located at 143rd Street and the Miains Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiverdale Fire Department
Ivanhoe Park
143Rd St
Mlinais Central
Co-Founder Kinney of The Pointer Dies at 84
John E Kinney 84 of 53 E 138th Riverdale died August 20 in St Francis hospital Blue Island. Born October 22 1878 in Columbia City Indiana he arrived in Riverdale 1907 with brother Thomas founder of Riverdale Pointer. He taught manual training woodwork and printing in Chicago schools retired 1944 then worked at Chicago Athletic Club. Funeral August 23 Bachmann Funeral Home to St Marys church for Mass 10. Interment St Benedict Cemetery. Survived by wife Clara a daughter Marie two sons Thomas M and John A one sister Mrs Mary Flynn Harvey and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Kinney
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Columbia City
Indiana
Thomas F. Kinney
Dalton Pointer
Pointer
Chicago
Fenger High School
Washburne Trade School
Mr. Kinney
Calonet Township
Chicago Athletic Club
Bachmann Funeral Home
E. 138Th St
St. Mary's Church
John P. Kleinz
St. Benedict’s Cemetery
Clara
Kinney Brothers
Leyden Ayr
Robert
Edward
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Begin Civil Defense Workshop
Mendenhall
NEA
Carl Mendeniall
Dalton Grace Eub Church
IHB
McDade
Dolton-Riverdale
Tri-Cities
Dalton Methodist Church
St. Mary's Church Hall
South Holand Redeemer Lutheran Church
Women's Guild
The
Community Reformed Church
Lown
Dolton Coal Co
Rome Lane
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