Dolton and South Holland to Install Shared Street Light
Dolton Village Board approves a 200 watt street light at Sibley boulevard and Indiana avenue, a partially shared intersection with South Holland. Lights at Main Lincoln and Main Chicago corners are also to be installed with costs split between the two towns. A drainage defect on Main street is to be investigated, and transit routes discussed with the South Suburban Bus Line and Shapiro Line seeking route extensions through Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Sibley Boulevard
Indiana Avenue
South Holland
Dwight Watson
South Holland Board
Public Service Company
Dalton
Main
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
Iran Hastings
Waterman
Frank Dieckman
Clarence Fike
William Maurer
Arthur Dillne
Highway Department
Main Street
Cottage Grove
Dorchester Avenues
Diullner
Cbnois Commerce Commission
Calumet City
Annual Christmas Concert by St Paul Choir at Parish Hall
The St Paul mixed choir directed by Mr. Erich Haase with assistance from children presents its annual Christmas concert in the Parish Hall at 188th and Leyden next Sunday at 8 pm. The program includes traditional carols, an organ recital, and community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Erich Haase
Chow
Handel
Combined Thornton Township High Glee Clubs Present Christmas Concert
Miss Florence Samuels led the Thornton Township High School glee clubs at their annual Christmas concert during the high school PTA meeting. The program featured carols and Christmas numbers with solos by Tom Newman and George Kaillmer, and Frances Hanson as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Samuels
Thornton Township
Hngh School
Tom Newman
George Kaillmer
Frances Hanson
Arrest of Brass Ring Clears Up Local Thefts
Felix Kowalski twenty one of Harvey and six other youths, all from Harvey Blue Island Phoenix or Dixmoor, were arrested by Blue Island police this week. Kowalski is charged with thefts at the Pennsylvania watload sheds in Dalton Public Service buildings in Western Springs and the Consumer quarry at McCook. The group forms part of the Brass Theft Ring the Calumet region police have pursued for months. Chief Joseph Dineen of Flossmoor and Captain William Hankey of Blue Island led the chase covering nearly 1000 miles through the brass trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Kowalski
Ashland Tave
Harvey
Blue Island
Bbrass
Pennsylvania Watload
Dalton
Kowalski
Western Springs
McCook
Calumet
Phoenix
Dixmoo
Joseph Dineen
Flossmoor
William Hankey
Community Christmas Party Draws Large Crowd at Dalton Hall
A festive community event at Dalton Village Hall brought a large, enthusiastic crowd. Santa Claus greeted guests while a lighted tree, games, singing, and dancing kept both young and old entertained. The Community Chorus directed by Pete Kern performed three numbers with Mrs Edgar Bachmann on piano, as the Omemals provided dance music. A fish pond, candy sale, and free will offering contributed to the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Village
Santa Claus
Pete Kern
Edgar Bachmann
Omemals
Markley Werner Couple Wed in Informal Ceremony
Harriet C Markley of 13310 Calumet Avenue Riverdale and Benjamin J Werner of Chicago were united in marriage in an informal ceremony at Dolon Methodist church parsonage officiated by Rev Donald Crocker on a Wednesday evening December 8. After a wedding trip through the east and Canada the Wersters will reside in Roseland Chicago. Werner is employed at the Chicago Post Office. The witnesses to the marriage were Mr and Mrs Henry Van Milligan of 13300 Calumet Avenue Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet C Markely
Calumet Avenue
Riverdale
Benjamin J. Werner
Chicago
Donald Crocker
Dolon Methodist Church
United States
Canada
Mix Werner
Roseland
Werner
New Chicago
Henry van Milligan
Calumet Ave
Haines Reports Strong Second Tax Installment Total
Haines announces $135,240 collected on the second half of 1956 taxes in Thomon Township with $10,900 from the first half already turned to the county. He notes more residents paid, a rising dollar total, and a 3 percent penalty on late payments. May 1988 expected for the next installments. offices to remain open with special days for towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Thomon
Treasuer
Treasuer, As Mr. Haines
Heines
Heavey
Final Plea Boosts Tuberculosis Seal Sale Drive
President Roosevelt endorses the annual Christmas Seal sale to combat tuberculosis. Edith Jo Dalton and others head the local seal committee, citing the Dalton Health Center services funded by prior sales and plans for a year round health program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Health Committee
Chicago
Edith Jo Dalton
Thomas Putnam
Vass Anna Larsen Ehaimen
Ecommunity
Icy Streets Bring Hazard to Dalton Riverdale
Icy pavements and walks on Tuesday evening turned streets in Dalton and Riverdale into dangerous corridors. Sub freezing rain froze on windshields reducing visibility to zero and delaying buses and cars. Despite salt efforts most sidewalks remained slick with ice and travel slowed with few serious accidents reported through midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Mrs Zenobia Parks Passes After Short Illness in Chicago
Mrs Zenobia Parks of 7520 Kimbark Avenue Chicago died Sunday evening at Jackson Park Hospital after only a few days illness. A well known community figure she was a sister of Mrs Jack Quinn and John Lambert of Riverdale. She leaves three daughters Gene Lois and Babe and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Parks
Kimbarkave
Chicago
Jackson Park
Parks
Jack Quinn
John Lambert
Riverdale
Gene
Lois
Babe
Dalton Fire Department warns against removing equipment
The notice states citizens not on the department should not remove hose or gear from the fire truck. Such actions delay firefighters and increase their extra work. Citizens are urged to only handle equipment when the officer in charge requests help. Fred Ott Chief, Dolton fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fies
Dalton Fir Department
Annety
Fred Ott
Dolton Fire Department
Christmas Bargains Fire Up Shoppers Across Local Stores
With seven shopping days left before Christmas, local merchants expand staff and stock to meet rising demand. Roseland and nearby stores advertise gift lines for men women and children, plus home goods and ready boxed personalized gifts. Watch and musical instrument shops promote seasonal items while service stations and optometrist Albany Reich offer holiday specials and new lens tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusiades
Stoes
Lee Sbahl and Company
Dement
118Th Sheet
Mi Gan Ave
Nelson and Gildin
112Th
Michi
Bimrose Furniture Company
Michigan Ave
Theo. Werner Co
Michi Ave
Roseland
Mien
Man’s Hardware Store
den Ave
J. C. Bovenkerk, Inc
Sto
Roseland Music Shop
Wendner’s
Michigan Avenue
Hiart Schaffn
Marx
Louis Huber
Michiga
Talor
Dengler
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
Rivedale
136Th
Indiana Ave
Standard Oil
Albany Reich
Dolton Optometris
Elgin
Hamilton
Theo Koch
Dalton
St Paul Mixed Choir Invited To Carol At Roseland Event
The St Paul mixed choir is invited by the Roseland Business Men's Association to sing Christmas carols on 110th 111th and 112th streets and Michigan Avenue beginning at 7 30 pm next Friday December 17. Other church choirs also perform and are judged in a contest. The choir hopes to see friends in the crowds and will be seated on a large truck arranged for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland Business Men's Association
St. Paw
110Th
111Th
112Th Street
Michigan Avena
Deadline for next week's Pointer set for Tuesday
Copy and news items for the upcoming issue must be submitted by noon on Tuesday December 21. The Pointer is scheduled to print on Thursday December 23.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolton Board
Chase
E. Haase
Schumaker
E Haase
T. T. H. S. Glee
St. Paul Mixed Choir
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