Dolton pest control cleans rat problem at C E I yards
Dolton Health Department started a cleanup at the C E I yards months ago after rats were blamed for the district’s Christmas spirit loss. A pest control contract costs 180 plus 20 monthly for nine months, with the C E I billed for the work. The old potato house has been dismantled, potentially reducing the rat source.
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Dolton
Village Trust
Justin Tanner
Dolto Health Department
C&ei
Mother and 3 Children Rescued From Blazing Home
A mother and her three children were rescued from a blazing home after a neighbor heard the window noises and rushed to help. No injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
Fire crew aids rescue at burning rental home
Police officers Bernard Carlo Ronald Miles and Edward Swanson arrived as smoke poured from the downstairs. They found Mr Grimes taking children from a mother's arms and helped evacuate them from the burning rental at Christmas time. Fire ChiefYerB Schmidt noted smoke damage throughout the house and no origin determination yet.
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Bernard Carlo
Ronald E. Miles
Edward Swanson
Grimes
Inkhammer
Miles
Carlé
Yerb Schmidt
New Bridge Club Sponsors Christmas Party For Dolton Kids
The new Southside Bridge Club at 147th and Chicago Dolton sponsors a Christmas party for 40 needy children in Dolton this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. President Fred Kasten said the club, though new to Dalton, aims to brighten Christmas for the children.
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New Bridge Club
New Southside Bridge Club
147Th
Chicago
Dolton
Fred Kasten
Dalton
Holland Seeks Doltons Help For New Area Hospital
South Holland residents were asked to assist the hospital planning committee. The group believes site purchase funds may come from residents, but building costs and equipment should not be borne by the village alone. Dr Henry D DeYoung chairs the committee and sent a December 17 letter to the village president and board members outlining the stance.
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South Holland
Henry D. DeYoung
Harold Gouwens
South Holland Hospital
Selected Poster Girl For C P March 1963
Local chairwoman Mrs Leland Halleck announces Sandy Johnson as the 1963 poster child for United Cerebral Palsy March. The five year old kindergartner from Walter S. Christopher School for Crippled Children walks with crutches and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anson.
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Leland Halleck
Woodlawn
Dolton
F United
Sandy Johnson
Wailer S. Christopher School
Sandy
Anson
South
St Marys Catholic Church Open House December 30
St Marys Catholic Church will hold an open house December 30 from 2 to 3 pm for Catholics and non Catholics. Visitors can view worship equipment and hear explanations of sacred vessels statues vestments and carvings with choir music and singing. Admission is free.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Veterans Plan To Sponsor Kids Christmas Party
The Greater Dalton Memorial Post 3564 VFW will host a Christmas party for children of members in good standing at 2 p.m. Saturday December 22. Children must be 12 or younger and registered by December 18 at the Post home. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve party are $2.50 and limited to 80 attendees on a first come basis. call VI 9-9858 to reserve.
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Greater
Dalton Memorial
Kasten Calls for Legislature to Ease Rail Crossing Delays
Dalton President Fred Kasten blames outdated state law for long railroad blockages in the Tri City area. He urges Springfield to amend the 1890s statute limiting actions when trains stop crossings. Four railroads Baltimore & Ohio Indiana Harbor Belt Pennsylvania and C I E would be affected by any grade changes.
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Tri-City
Fred Kasten
Dalton
Pointer
Springfield
Kasten
Baltimore & Ohio
Indiana Harbor Belt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Santa at Dolton Bank Welcomes Children Friday
The First National Bank of Dolton announces Santa Claus will visit on Friday December 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Families are invited to bring the kids to see him at the bank.
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First National Bank of Dolton
Santa Claus
Board approves rezoning move for South Holland Swim Club
South Holland Village Board on December 3 authorized the joint zoning commission to hold a December 14 public hearing. The action follows a planning board recommendation to amend the village zoning ordinance to set limits on pool size and height for the Swim Club project.
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South Holland
Riverdale Collision Report in Illinois
Two cars collided in Riverdale when one vehicle attempted a right turn onto Illinois Street. Ronald F. Kadfee of 212 East 43rd Street Dalton was driving the eastbound car and told police he had his turn indicator flashing but may have misjudged the timing.
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Illinois
Ronald F. Kadfee
43Rd St
Dalton
Madden
Fort Knox recruits advance in 1962 training program
Regular Army personnel training at Fort Knox as of November 28 1962 progresses toward completion. Ronald advances in training and is assigned according to abilities and service needs.
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Iment
Attingly
Jess Diekman
Dole
Siguaenttucky
J Sic Trattine
Ronald
Christmas Joys From Saint Nick to Family Feasts
A festive piece reflects on Christmas meaning and family gatherings. It mentions bells, snow, baby Jesus, and the season's warmth. Two authors Debby Earnest and Larry Plomann contribute a childlike, hopeful view of holiday time.
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Jesus
Debby Earnest
Fragmented Local Notice With Names and Addresses
A partial OCR listing shows numerous personal names and street addresses such as Cheryl Ann Feges Joyce L Fischer Nancy J Hall Alan Dal Johnson Bert Kloppenburg William Seabergh Elizabeth Vers Mary Ann Conley June F Connelly Gerald W De Vries 153 W 14st Lawrence A Gile Arthur B Hillman Wayne L Johnson James R Lynn Kenneth McMillan Lauren D Noetzer and others followed by a note “Continued on Page 4 Sec 1.”
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Pos W. Johnston
Bert Kloppenburg
William Seabergh
Elizabeth Vers
Mary Ann Conley
Lowe
June F. Connelly
Sbn Wallace
Gerald W. de Vries
W. 14St
Lawrence A. Gile
Clark
Arthur B. Hillman
Wayne L. Johnson
James R. Lynn
Stewart
Kenneth McMillan
Tracy
Lauren D. Noetzer
William
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