Christmas Candlelight and Carol Service Scheduled
First Reformed Church at 15924 South Park Avenue South Holland invites the community to a 7:00 pm Christmas Eve candlelight service. Chancel and Junior Choirs perform with organ by Mrs. Santefort. Rev. Zandstra delivers a meditation titled What Gift Do Your Bring. Proceeds go to Camp Manitoqua. Service lasts about one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
South Park Avenue
South Holland
Arthur Lambrecht
Jacob Aggen
Lester Santefort
Theodore F. Zandstra
Christmas Eve Services at Immanuel Church Invite Community
Immanuel United Church of Christ at Grant and Sheridan Streets in Dalten announces two Christmas Eve services. At 7:30 p.m. a carols and Holy Communion service precedes an 11:00 p.m. candlelit service with Silent Night and outdoor cross carols. Offerings benefit the Kenwood-Tilis Community Center in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ the
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Grant and
Sheridan Streets
Dalten
Kenwood-Tilis Community Center of
Chicago
Evangelical and Reformed Church
United Church of Christ
Clifford A. Woll
Immanuel Church, Cor
Dolton Methodist Christmas Eve Service
The Dolton Methodist Church at Grant and Sheridan will hold an 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service with choir music a special narration and candles symbolizing Christ as the light of the world All are welcome. Recognition Sunday will be observed December 27 at 11:00 a.m. with students at colleges and special schools taking part and the pastor speaking on The Mastery of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Methodist Church
Grant and
Sheridan
Dalton Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church Holiday Services
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church at 1480 Lincoln Avenue Dalton plans Christmas events. A family carol service will be December 23 at 7 30 p.m directed by Jerry Raquet featuring traditional carols in a dimly lit sanctuary. Christmas Eve adoration led by Roy Meeder, New Year’s Eve Watch Night with The Master’s Face film at 8 30 p.m. and candlelight communion ends the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Jerry Raquet
Roy Meeder
Arminal Watch
Our Savior's Choir Sings at Sunday Service
The Our Savior's Lutheran Church youth choir from Riverdale will perform at the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday December 27. About twenty five members from sixth grade up will sing Angels We Have Heard On High under director Miss Opal Ochler and accompanist Miss Carol Ann Schmidtke of Dolton.
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Our Savior’s. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Angeles
Opal Ochler
Our Savior’s Church
Carol Ann Schmidtke
Dolton
Blessed Christmas and Joyous New Year Prayer Invitation
The text extends an invitation to participate in all mentioned services and expresses a wish that everyone in the adjoining communities experiences a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year.
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Dially
Jacks and Jills Christmas Dance at Ivanhoe Park Field House
The Jacks and Jills host their annual Christmas dance on Saturday December 26 1959 at the Ivanhoe Park Field house. Dancing runs 8:00 to 11:30 p.m. Full dress is required. A 6 cent donation covers dancing and refreshments. All Riverdale and Dalton teens are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacks and Jills
Ivanhoe Park Field House
Santa Visits Acme Steel Company Christmas Party
About 3,000 children of Acme Steel workers visited the Riverdale plant to meet Santa and collect gift bags. The annual event, in place for over 23 years, ran from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with bags presorted by age and gender.
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Chicago Area
Santa Claus
Acme Steel Company
St. Perry Avenue
Riverdale
Acme Steel
Dolton V F W Thanks Residents For Support Of Veterans
The Greater Galloun Memorial Post No 3564 VA W thanks residents for generous toys and bowling hall donations. Sophie Rildertousso and committee aided hospitalized veterans, bringing them a brighter Christmas. The post recalls a year of doubled efforts thanks to community support and wishes a Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Galloun Memorial Post
Va.w
Sophie Rildertousso
Toney
Dalton
the Post
Bolton Police Foil Attempted Burglary At Wishing Well
Police officers Johnny Mazzacavallo and McCormick halted an attempted burglary at the Wishing Well on Lincoln Avenue in Dalton after a night call from owner Alberta Watson. Suspects William Crowley Jr. and Jack Pulik, both Whiting residents, were captured at the scene and released on bond for a January 7 hearing before Tudge Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Mazzacavallo
McCormick
Bolton Police Department
Favo
Tudge Harper
Alberta Watson
Mazzacavallo
McCormik
Automobile Larcenies Reported in Dolton Area
Police log lists multiple car thefts and missing parts in Dolton and Tolono. Ethel Goranson of Tolono reported four hub caps stolen from a 1939 Plymouth while visiting 419 E Adams Street. Dunkirk of Markham stated two tires and an automobile were taken from a Kaiser Aluminum lot on December 16. A vehicle owned by Mrs MecConnellaugh at 14228 University Avenue is noted with a December 18 incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Goranson
Tolono
Ilinois
E. Adams Street
Dolton
Deserhine Dunkirk
Markham
Tlinvis
Dolton Police
Kaiser Aluminem
MecConnaughty
University Avenue
Stolen Oldsmobile Reported In Illinois Harbor Belts Lot
A man reported his 129 Oldsmobile stolen from the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad parking area at 140th and Halsted Streets on December 20. The theft was reported to Riverdale police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apnea Byford
York
Blue Island
Riverdale
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Ona Halsted Streets
Dolton Firemen To Hold Christmas Tree Pick Up
Dolton volunteer fire department will collect discarded Christmas trees on January 3 at 9 am. Trees placed on the curb will be burned in a large bonfire at 7:30 pm near Dolton Park at 148th and Irving Avenue. Residents are asked not to place trees out before morning to reduce fire risks for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dolton Park
148Th
Irving Avenue
Dalton
Teen-Age Dance Listings From Local Clubs
The Jacks and Jills host a dress up dance on December 26 at Ivanhoe Park Field House from 8 to 11 30 PM. Teen-age Club-14434 Indy advertises Christmas events December 22 and 25 with acts Bernie Boxton Jimmy and The Jeepers Willy Hansen and the Millonarres. Dolton Teen Club holds a December 26 dance 8 PM to 1 AM at Dolton Park Fieldhouse with 25 cents for members and 50 cents for non members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacks and Jills
Ivanhoe Park
Indiana
Bernie Boxton
Jimmy and the
Jeepers
Willy Hansen
Millonarres
Dolton
Dalton Park
Dolton Chamber Install Officers January Ninth
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce will install new officers at a dinner dance on Saturday January 9 at 7 p.m. at Olympia Fields Country Club. Vince Zunica is named president Milton Herzog vice president and Albert Harrs secretary and treasurer. John Dalle recently served as president. All members and friends are invited. entertainment and dancing follow the dinner.
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Dolton Chamber of Commerce
Olympia Fields Country Club
Vince Zunica
Milton Herzog
Albert Harrs
John Dalle
Semi Finalists Named For State Scholarships
State scholarship commission announces semi finalists for Illinois awards on December 16. About 20,874 seniors statewide earned eligibility with finals in March and up to 600 dollars plus citations for tuition and fees at Illinois colleges. Recipients must maintain scholastic standing for yearly grants. several Riverdale Dolton and South Holland winners listed with addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mllmois
State
Stue High
Ilinois Colleges and Universe
Riverdale
Asandra Jones
Kay Lawrence
Street
John McConnell
Eggleston
David Beil
Edbrooke
Wayne Bukwa
Wallace
Cathe Erhard
Parnell
Perry Haines
Carole Jackson
John Patterson
Union
Thomas Rottmayer
Wentworth
Marily Rush
Robert Sheahan
Nelson Smith
Clark
Dolton
Thomas, Burke
Langley
John Duniker
Engle
Jonathan Pavelin
LaSalle
South Heland
David Adams
Marie Drive
Eugene Dykema
John Harper
Chaplain
Frank Kenkstus
Gouwens Lane
J. Vannersbergen
Thornridge boundary fixed for five years
Fred Enlert, president of District No. 205, announces that Thornridge High School attendance boundaries will not change for at least five or six years. The board set the lines last May 13 after a ten month study by Dr. Ernest M. Hanson, with six proposals reviewed before finalizing. Students south of 168th and west of Indiana Avenue go to Thornton. those south of 138th and east of Indiana Avenue attend Thornridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Enlert
Thornton
138Th
Indiana Avenue
Thornridge
South Holland Officials Elect Realtors Director
Elected Director Al Santefort of South Holland was chosen at the regular meeting on December 7 in Dalton to join the Harvey Board of Realtors. Jack Sehr, outgoing president from South Holland, will serve as director for one year. installation is set for January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Santefort
South Holland
Harvey Board of Realtors
Dalton
Jack Sehr
Radio Store Burglarized in Dalton
The Central Radio and Sound at 14249 Chicago Road Dalton was burglarized on December 16. Police report entry via a front window and items stolen include a large radio five table radios and a coffee maker valued around 200 dollars, reported by owner A. J. Mislanka of Lansing Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Radio and Sound
Chicago Road
Dalton
A. J. Mislanka
Burnham Avenue
Lansing
Illinois
Riverdale Traffic Crashes Reported In December
Police log records two December accidents in Riverdale. On December 1 at 146th and Halsted streets Charles Brown Jr. and Ronald Kirk were involved in a rear end collision after Brown swerved to avoid a stopping vehicle. A second crash occurred December 16 at 138th and Indians Avenue involving Alexander Barrows and James Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
146Th and
Halsted Steets
Charles Brown Jr
15211
Eighth Street
Harvey
Halsted
Ronald Kirk
W. 99Th Street
Chiccago
Brown
138Th and
Indians Avenue
Alexander Barrows
W. 146Th Street
James Hurley
Lowe Avenue
Chicago
Boy Injured On Pony Ride At Almar Plaza
Mark Macey aged 132 of 10101 So Park Avenue Chicago fell from a pony ride machine at Almar Shopping Plaza on December 15. He received treatment at Roseland Community Hospital for head injuries.
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Mark Macey
Park Avenue
Chicago
Almar
Roseland Community Hospital
Open Laundry offers 24 hour coin operated wash
Laundry at Halst ed street now open for convenience. Harvey's Speed Queen is unattended and can complete a week's wash in one hour. The facility runs 24 hours daily with ample free parking.
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Halsted Street
Harvey
Dolton Vehicle Licenses On Sale At Village Clerk Office
Dolton residents may purchase passenger car licenses for 5 dollars and truck licenses for 7 dollars or 12 dollars depending on class during clerk office hours at 14014 Park Avenue. From March 1 1960 passenger cars rise to 7 dollars and trucks increase by 2 dollars. Helen O Connell clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Park Avenue
Nassenger
Registration Of Voters Dalton Village Clerk Notice
The Clerk's office will be open for Registrations and Transfers daily Monday through Thursday from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Friday from 9 A.M. to 8 30 P.M. Registration closes on Tuesday January 19 1980. Helen O'Connell 28 34
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Helen O'Connell
Dolton
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Immanuel Church
Our Savior’s Choir
Jacks & Jills
Riverdale and
Lions Club
Erwin Wasserman
N. Francisco Ave
Riverdale - Dolton Lions Club
Bill Corriveau
Wasserman
Dan Newan
David Gardner
Santa
Dolton ‘V.F.W
Bolton
Riverdale Accidents
Registration of Voters
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