Village Couple Win Top Prize in Christmas Decor Contest
Reuben and Mrs. Johnson of 14512 Normal won $50 for a department store style window scene with Santa at a desk and telephones, Mrs. Johnson in charge of switchboard. She has 80 dolls, crafts outfits, and has won first prize three times while her husband recovers from surgery. Second prize went to John and Mrs. Diehl, third to Leo and Mrs. Bolda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Reuben Johnson
Normal
Santa
Santa Claus
Johnson
Whaeas Bell Telephone Co
Hyde Park
John Diehl
School St
Leo Bolda
Iene
Dolton Clerk Announces Voter Reregistration Window
Dolton Village Clerk Helen OConnell says re-registration of voters will run through January 15 at the Dolton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. After January 15 the office closes to re-registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen O'Connell
Dolton Village
Ue Dolton
Park Ave
Dolton
Harvey YMCA Teen Council Sponsors Second Winter Weekend
The Harvey Memorial YMCA Teen Council hosts a three day New Year break from December 29 to January 1 inviting all high school students to register at the Harvey YMCA. Participants travel by chartered bus to a northern Tinos camp December 29 returning January 1 with a $30 member or $36 non member fee covering transport room and board and camp access. Students provide their own bedroll and optional ice skates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Memorial Ymca
Harvey Ymca
Leyve
Tinos
Editorial Page to Debut in Pointer Publications
Pointer Publications will launch an Editorial Page in the first 1962 issue featuring analysis of local state and national problems affecting Dalton Riverdale and South Holland. It will include letters to the editor, columns, and questions for elected officials. Letters must be signed. names may be withheld on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Publications
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Pointer
Indiana Ave
Discipline of Youth Discussed by Local Officials
A Sandridge Methodist Church Social Concerns Commission program on January 3 will probe school discipline with officials from School District 1b and 149, Berger and Vandenberg, and Thornridge High School. Panel moderated by Rev. Paul Pretzel, 6 p.m., at the church in Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Concerns Commission of
Sandridge Methodist Church
Fred A Siekmann
Albert B Withey
Rey A. Wehmbocher
Berger and Vandenberg
Arnold Koester
Thornridge High School
Wll
Paul W Pretzel
Sandridge
Sibley Blvu
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
Dalton Park District Faces Shortfall in Park Acreage
Election issues review notes national standards call for one acre per 100 residents. Dalton Park District with about 20 000 people should have 200 acres but now has only 27 acres. A bond would raise total to 51 acres, still short but improving access within walking distance to multiple neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Najonal Recreaton Association
Doton Park
Dalton Pati
Dalton Park District
Almer
Meadow Lane
Marydale
Town and Country
Dalton Park
Ivanho
Manor
Valley
57 Acre Tract Set for Industrial Site in South Holland
South Holland officials adopted an ordinance to annex a 57 acre farm tract on the village southern boundary bordered by the C E T railroad 170th street State street and Thornton limits. The land now owned by Material Service Corp formerly Thornton property will become light industry friendly due to rail access toll road and expressways nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
170Th Street
State Street
Thorn
Local Births And Engagements Dominate Topping News
Congratulatory notices honor Willis and Mrs. Gouwens on a Dec 17 birth of son Mark David at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey. Max and Mrs. Broyles welcome a Dec 19 girl. Wallace and Mrs. Tyler greet a Dec 15 daughter. Lucille Drenths engagement to Ray Zoeteman announced by parents. Kenny VanderWoude hospitalized. John Swanson and Bill Scholl share James P. Zimmerman award at Christmas concert. Get well wishes extend to Jacob Van Vuuren post surgery and Thomas Tysee hospitalized. New Year greetings close the edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Gouwens
Wausau Ave
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Mark David
MHS
Max Broyles
School St
Wallace Tyler
Wabash
Lucille Drenth
Paxton Ave. Lansing
Ray Zoeteman
Vincennes Rd
Nick Drenth
Jacob Zoeteman
Kenny Vanderwoude
Children's Memorial
Lawrence Scholl
Zimmerman
Jacob van Vuuren
Thomas Tysee
E. 154Th St
Thomsen Named Dalton Fire Chief After Ripley Resigns
Paul Thomsen is named the new Fire Chief of Dalton to replace Paul Ripley who served three years. The appointment, approved December 26, becomes effective January 1, 1962, and Thomsen returns to the role after previously leading Dolton seven years earlier. He has been with the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department since 1941, a unit of six engineers and 44 volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thomsen
Dalton
Paul Ripley
Fred Kasten
Thomsen
Dolton
Ripley
Thomson
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Man Suffers Neck Injuries After Riverdale Crash
Louis Paganini of 15428 Dob son Dalton reported neck injuries after his car was rear ended at 138th and Wentworth on Wednesday afternoon December 20. He said his vehicle was stopped preparing to turn left when struck. Driver Josephine E. Torelli of 449 W 138th Street said she could not stop in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Paganini
Dobson
Dalton
138Th
Wentworth
Paganini
Riverdale
138Th St
Josephine E. Torelli
Water Works Bond Issue Faces Petition for Referendum
Nearly 1000 Dolton residents file a petition with the village clerk on December 14 seeking to repeal or delay a $1,341,000 Water Works and Sewage Revenue Bond ordinance approved November 14 and to submit the measure to voters. The action, backed by residents from Almar Meadows to Mahoneyville, targets financing for pumping, reservoir expansion, and water mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Village Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Dolion
Cook
Illinois
Daleton
Tinois
Dolton
Almar Meadows
Meadowlane
Marydale Manor
Townards Country Area
Mahoneyville
Chicago Road
Man Dies On Way To Church In Chicago
Sacre 72 of 232 FB 136th St Chicago died Christmas Day after a sudden heart attack while walking to church. Wife Mary says he collapsed at 157th St and Leyden age. Born October 12 1889 in Yugoslavia he was a retired machine operator. Survived by wife, a son Charles Solomon of Chicago and three grandchildren. Funeral 9:30 am Thursday Dec 28 at St Mary’s Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Bachmann Funeral Home 244 138th St handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Sacre
Chicago
Mary
Heshard
St. Mary’s Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bachmann
138Th St
Dolton Firemen To Pick Up Christmas Trees
Dolton Volunteer Firemen will collect Christmas trees for disposal on Sunday January 7 starting at 9 a.m. Residents should place trees at the nearest corner. At 7 p.m. the same day the trees will be burned on Irving due east of Dolton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Irving
Dolton Park
Planning a Pleasant New Year's Eve Smorgasbord
Living Suburban Living offers tips for a festive New Year’s Eve with a focus on hosting a real Smorgasbord. The piece suggests engaging guests by listening to one another and sharing a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
Savings and Loan Opens New South Holland Building
The First Savings and Loan Association of South Holland moves into a new building at Clarre Lane and 1b2nd street. Grand opening runs December 98 through January 20, 1962 with raffles, cash prizes, and special account offers. The event marks improved services and growing deposits as staff expands and hours extend evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Sayings and Loan Association of
South Holland
First Savings and Loan Association of
Clarre Lane
Aly
Robert Brandsma
Brandsma
Ludoy
Fast Savings and Boat Association of
Beginners' Swimming For Men at Harvey Memorial YWCA
Enrollment for men's swimming classes is now open at the Harvey Memorial YWCA in East 155th Street. The January Learn To Swim course runs January 4 to 27, 1967, meeting Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, with eight lessons priced at $10. Includes recreational swims and safety guidance. contact the Physical Section Edison 1-6500 or Chicago Waterfall 8-3087 for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Memorial Ywca
V8 East
Malvey
Tuimos
Tois
Jessons
Edison
Chicago
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Harvey “Y" Teen Council
Riverdale-Dalten
Roy Riddell
Bill Schultz
Doreen Corsello
Raraarraraas
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