Village receives praise for holiday spirit and coop
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce honors the Johnsons of 14512 Normal with first prize in the Christmas Home operations contest for a department store style window display. Santa and Mrs. Santa, dolls, and a three old fashioned phones scene wowed judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Reuben Johnson
Normal
Santa
Santa Claus
Chris Meneghin
Mary Sola
Mickey Gentzie
Harold Struthers
Dolton Clerk Announces Voter ReRegistration Window
Dolton Village Clerk Helen OConnell says re registration of voters runs until January 15 at the Dolton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. Dolton. After January 15 the office closes to re registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen O'Connell
Dolton Village
Dolton
Park Ave
Harvey Y Teen Council Sponsors Winter Weekend
The Harvey Memorial YMCA Teen Council will run its 2nd Annual Winter Weekend from December 29 to January 1. High school students can register at the Harvey YMCA for an 8 day trip by chartered bus to a northern Illinois camp. The $30 BY members, $36 non members, covers transport, lodging, meals, and facilities. bedding and ice skates are optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Memorial Ymca
Harvey Ymca
Illinois
Oun
TTA Atul
Pointer Publications to Add Editorial Page in 1962
A new editorial section will debut next week in Pointer Publications covering local and national issues affecting Dalton Riverdale and South Holland. It will include letters to the editor and columns, with staff editorials and a policy to edit or withhold offensive submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Publications
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Pointer
Indiana Ave
Ill
Discipline of Youth Discussion At Sandridge Church
Officials and principals from District 14s and 149 join in a panel discussion on discipline in schools hosted by Sandridge Methodist Church Social Concerns Commission. The event features Fred Siekmann Albert Wiley Rey Wehrhoefer and Arnold Koester with moderator Reverend Paul Pretzel. It begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday January 3 at the church at Sibley Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
Rey A. Wehrhoefer
Berger and Vandenbers
Arnold Koester
Pricipal
Thornridge High School
Paul W. Pretzel
Sibley Blva
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
Dalton Park District Seeks Bond to Expand Acreage
The Dalton Park District faces a shortfall against national standards requiring 200 acres for a 20 000 population. Current 27 acres will grow to 53 with the bond, giving nearby neighborhoods walking access to new park facilities though overall land remains below recommended levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraonal Recreation Association
Doton Park
Dalton Park
Dalton Park District
Almar
Meadow Lane
Marydale
Town
Ivanhov Manor
Valley
57 Acre Tract Annexed for Industrial Site in South Holland
The South Holland village board adopted an ordinance annexing a 57 acre tract on the village southern boundary. Bordered by C E I railroad 170th Street north State Street west and Thorn ton north-south limits. Formerly Thornton property now owned by Material Service Corp of Thornton. Land used for farming to be developed for light industry near railroad toll road and expressways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
C. & E.I. Railroad
170Th Street
State Street
Thornton
The
Material Service Corp
Autos Crash Head On On Swest Highway Two Men Killed
Two men died in a head-on collision at 112th Street and the Southwest Highway in Palos Hills on Thursday night. Victims were Patrick M. Lydon and Peter J. Vanderworth Jr. Investigating officer said Lydon swerved across the centerline and struck Vanderworth’s car while traveling northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
112Th Street
Palos Hills
Patrick M. Lydon
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Peter J. Vanderworth, Jr
Highland Avenue
Orland Park
Leon K. Leonas
Pawnee Road
Palos Park
Van
Dolton Firemen Start Christmas Tree Pickup
The Dolton Volunteer Firemen will collect and dispose of Christmas trees on Sunday January 7 starting at 9 a.m. Residents should place trees at the nearest corner for quick pickup. The same evening at 7 p.m. the trees will be burned on Irving due east of Dolton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Irving
Dolton Park
Inhalator Call for Riverdale Man Ends in Hospital Transfer
Theodore Doll aged 87 of 14013 La Salle Riverdale received oxygen for about 36 minutes from Riverdale Police and was transported by ambulance to Incals Memorial Hospital in Harvey for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Doll
la Salle
Riverdale
Incals Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Dolton considers burying lines replacing wooden poles
Dolton trustees approve a survey to evaluate removing street poles on Lincoln from 138th to 142nd and Chicago Road from Lincoln to Stewart. The study will examine 41 businesses and 87 dwellings to assess feasibility and cost of relocating utility lines behind properties. Results and possible actions will be reported to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Hans Rall
Lincoln
138Th
142Nd
Chicago Road
Stewart Ave
Ball
Smorgasbord Ideas for a Cozy New Year’s Eve
Suburban Living offers practical guidance for hosting a festive New Year’s Eve. Tips cover planning, simple setup, and a welcoming atmosphere, focusing on a relaxed mood and easy menu ideas for a memorable evening at home.
Thomsen Named Fire Chief for Dalton
Paul Thomsen was appointed Dalton Fire Chief to fill the vacancy created by Paul Kinley’s resignation. The village board approved the volunteer firemen’s recommendation at the December meeting, effective January 1, 1962. Thomsen previously led Dalton’s fire service seven years earlier and has served with the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department since 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thomsen
Dalton
Paul Kinley
Fred Kasten
Thomsen
Ripley
Thomson
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Man Suffers Neck Injuries After Riverdale Collision
Louis Paganini of 15428 Dohson Dalton reported neck injuries after his eastbound car on 138th Street was rear ended while waiting to turn left onto Wentworth. Josephine Torelli of 419 W 138th Street Riverdale admitted she could not stop in time to avoid the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Paganini
Dohson
Dalton
Idle
Wentworth
Paganini
Riverdale
138Th St
Josephine E. Torelli
Water Works Bond Referendum Challenge Draws Petitions
About 1,000 Dalton residents petitioned the village board to repeal or delay a 1,941 090 Water Works and Sewage Revenue Bond issued November 14 1961. The signers from Almar Meadows Meadowlane Marydale Manor Town and Country and Mahoneyville seek to refer the measure to voters. The village filed the ordinance to fund pumping facilities reservoir expansion and water mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Village Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Cork
Hlmams
Delton
Cook
Ilinois
Almar Meadows
Meadowlane
Marydale Manor
Town and Country Area
Mahoneyville
Chicago Road
Man Dies On Way To Church In Christmas Tragedy
May Sack 72 of 292 East 136th Street Chicago died suddenly Christmas Day from an apparent heart attack while walking to church. Survived by wife Mary son Charles Solomon and three grandchildren. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Thursday December 28 at St Marys Church with burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Bachmann Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Sack
136Th St
Chicago
Mary
137Th St
Leyden Ave
Yugoslavia
Charles Solomon
St. Mary’s Church
Holy Cross
Bachmann
138Th St
Dolton Chamber Prizes Christmas Cheer Coupon Drawing
The Holton Chamber of Commerce held a December prize drawing for Christmas Cheer coupons with hundreds of dollars in prizes awarded to 49 Dolton merchants patrons. Numerous names and Dolton Riverdale area residents appear among winners and donors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton Chamber of Commerce
Dolton
George Rock
Ann Lau
South Park
South Holland
Alfred Slook
South Holand
M. Ruppert
S. Wisi
Dennis Brandt
Irving Ave
KB. Helfron
Sangamon St
Chicago
Ray Packard
L. Holland
Engle St
Jack Bruhn
Park Ave
Avalon St
Patti Remke
E. Kristin
Evers St
Ronald Prim
Dearborn St
Delton
James Miller
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Priness
John Diehl
School St
Leo Bolda
Harvey “Y" Teen Council
Riverdale-Dalton Lions
Roy Riddell
Bill Schultz
Tdolton
Lorne de Vries
State St
H W. Wagner
Kanawha Ave
Mo Trechers
University, Dolton
P Casey
Ingleside
Dot Klonowsk
Washington St
Carol Bortolen
Sasak
Kemwood
War
P Bisch
Folbrooke
Midilyng
Grant St
J. Kephart
N. Frachey
Monroe St
D Dudnik
Ingleside Ave
Nick Camera
Jack Thul
Sheridan St
Ro O'Grady
Ava
Ion
Lillian Albrecht
Chicago St
Kathy
Hlatplen
Ho Ith
St. Dolton
G. RK Brown
Shepard
John EO Smith
Toni Schuctic
Atlantic St. Dolton
Shepard Dr
Charles Gooringer
R. Hansen
Hartman's Bariety
American Cleaners
Harms Insurance Agency
Dolton-Riverdale Savings and Loan
Nolton Liquor 5
Montgomery Jewelers
Doltan Shoe Chie
Sundell’s Service Station
First National Bank of Dolton
Charlottes’ Store
Dalle Vamt and Hardware
Davis Tewelers Heroes
On Time Lounge
Gene's Suto Repair
Koch's Fine Foods
Fiel’s Cafe
Harness Dime Store
Newman Drug Store
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