Christmas Home Decorations contest winners named
The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Christmas Home Decorations contest with first prize going to Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson of 14512 Normal for a department store style window scene. Mrs. Johnson works at the Hyde Park information switchboard and has a doll collection of 80 items. husband recovering from surgery assisted in past years. Second prize went to Mr. and Mrs. John Diehl and third to Mr. and Mrs Leo Bolda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce
Reuben Johnson
Normal
Santa
Santa Claus
Fivo
Johnson
Tilnois Bell Telephone Co
Hyde Park
John Diehl
Leo Bolda
Ie Vasa
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Chris Meneghin
Mary Sola
Mickey Gentzie
Harold Strathers
Dolton Clerk Announces Re registration Deadline
Dolton Village Clerk Helen OConnell announces voter re registration is open at the clerk s office in Dolton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave until January 15. After that date the office will close to re registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen O'Connell
Dolton Village
Dolton
Park Ave
Harvey Y Teen Council Sponsors Holiday Weekend
The Harvey Memorial YMCA Teen Council announces its 2nd Annual Winter Weekend from December 29 through January 1. High school students may register at the Harvey YMCA for a three day trip by chartered bus to a northern Illinois camp. The 830 member price covers transport meals and lodging. nonmembers pay 36. Students provide their own bedding and skates if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Memorial Ymca
Harvey Ymca
Fgh
Illinois
Man
Editorial Page to Debut in Pointer Publications 1962
Pointer Publications will launch an Editorial Page starting with the first 1962 issue. It will feature letters to the editor from readers of Dalton Riverdale and South Holland, plus editorials and columns, with a policy to present fair coverage and questions for elected officials. Letters should be signed and sent to Pointer Mailbox 13814 Indiana Ave Riverdale Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Publications
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Pointer
Indiana Ave
Open discussion on youth discipline at Sanridge church
Sanridge Methodist Social Concerns Committee hosts an open meeting titled The Discipline of our Young on Wormis day January 3. Officials Fred Siekmann Albert Withey Rey Wehrhoefer Arnald Koester join a moderated panel at 3 pm at Sandridge Church Dolton to discuss discipline in schools and invite questions from the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanridge Methodist Church
Fred 4. Siekmann
Albert B Withey
Sibley Blyn. and
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
Dalton Park District Bid Seeks More Park Land
Review of election issues notes national standards call for one park acre per 100 residents. Dalton Park District with about 20 000 people shows 27 acres now and 51 acres after bond issue. The plan still falls short of the ideal standard but adds walking-distance access to multiple neighborhoods and existing grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doton Park
Dalton Park
Dalton Park District
Almer
Meadow Lane
Marydale
Town and Country
Tranhou Manor
Valley Bayground
57 Acre Tract Annexed for South Holland Industrial Site
South Holland village board adopted an ordinance to annex a 57 acre tract on the south boundary bordered by the C I E rail line 170th street State street and Thornton limits. The land owned by Material Service Corp of Thornton and formerly Thornton municipal land is to become light industry friendly property near railroads toll roads and expressways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
C. & E. I. Railroad
170Th Street
State Street
Thornton
The
Material Service Corp. of
South Holand
Two Men Die In Head-On Crash On Swest Highway
In Palos Hills on the Southwest Highway at 112th Street two men were killed in a head on collision. Patrick M. Lydon of Dalton and Peter J. Vanderworth Jr. of Orland Park died in the wreck. Leon K. Leonas of Palos Park reported Lydon swerved across the centerline. Theodore Doll, 67, of Riverdale, received oxygen after the crash and was taken to Invalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey.
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
Theodore Doll
la Salle
Riverdale
Invalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Dolton Firemen Plan Christmas Tree Pickup
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 on their block to speed collection. The trees will be burned that evening on Irving Street east of Dolton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Pat
Irving Die
Dolton Park
Dolton Eyes Buried Lines To Replace Wood Poles
Dolton village board approves survey to evaluate removing wood poles along Lincoln and Chicago Road. Forty one businesses and eighty seven dwellings to be examined to determine cost and feasibility of burying telephone lines behind properties. Leader Hans Rall seeks long range modernization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Vilage Board
Hans Rall
Lincoln
138Th
142Nd
Chicago Road
Stewart
Suburban Living Plans for a Pleasant New Year's Eve
Suburban Living offers a guide to a warm festive evening with easy web suggestions for a stylish Smörgåsbord. Readers learn practical setup ideas, simple centerpiece tips, and online resources to curate hors d oeuvres and drinks for a cozy celebration.
Thomsen Named Fire Chief of Dalton
Paul Thomsen was appointed Dalton Fire Chief to fill the vacancy created by Paul Kinley’s resignation. The vote followed a board meeting on December 26, with the appointment effective January 1, 1962. Thomsen previously served as Dalton Fire Chief seven years earlier and has long served with the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thomsen
Dalton
Paul Kinley
Fred Kasten
Thomsen
Ripley
Thomson
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Auto crash causes neck injuries in Riverdale incident
Louis Paganini of 15428 Dobgon Dalton reports neck injuries after his eastbound car on 138th Street was rear ended at Wentworth. He stopped to wait for traffic when Josephine Torelli of 49 West 138th Street Riverdale failed to stop and struck Paganini's vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Paganini
Dobgon
Dalton
Wentworth
Paganini
Riverdale
138Th St
Jeff
Josephine E. Torelli
Water Works Bond Referendum Petition Challenged
About 1 000 Dalton residents sign a petition filed December 14 seeking repeal or voter submission of a 1 314 000 water works and sewage revenue bond issue approved November 14 by the village board. Signers hail from Almar Meadows Meadowlane Marydale Manor Townard Country and Mahoneyville and request delay pending a vote under Illinois law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Village Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Doiton
Cok
Tlinois
Delton
Cook
Tllinois
Almar Meadows
Meadowlane
Marydale Manor
Townard Country
Mahoneyville
Chicago Road
Man Dies On Way To Church
Max Sack, 72, of 232 136th St Chicago, died Christmas Day after a heart attack while walking to church. Born Oct 12, 1889 in Yugoslavia, he was a retired machine operator. Survived by wife Mary, son Charles Solomon of Chicago, and three grandchildren. Funeral Dec 28 at St Marys Church. interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Bachmann Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Sack
136Th St
Chicago
Mary
Leyden
Yugoslavia
Charles Solomon
St. Mary's Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bachmann
188Th St
Dolton Chamber Awards Prizes In Cheer Coupon Drawing
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce held the Christmas Cheer coupon drawing on December 23 awarding hundreds of dollars in prizes to 49 Dolton area patrons. Dozens of names and addresses appear as winners with participating merchants listed along with donor businesses and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Sangamon St
Cheago
Ray Packard
Dalton
L. Holland
Engle St
Jack Bruhn
Park Ave
Avaton St
Patt
Remke
E. Hind
E. Kristin
Evers
Ronald Trim
Dearborn St
James Muller
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Harvey “Y" Teen Council
Riverdale-Dalton
Roy Riddell
Bill Schultz
Tall
Peer Way
Louse de Vries
State St. Riverdale
W. Wagner
Kanawha Ave
Wm. P. Busch
Folbrooks Ave
Jay Midding
Grant St
Sheridan St
Phi Payak
Fred Sickman
J. McIntosh
Fis
Mr Mergler
University
Garrett Ghevzi
Goeunger
Lincoln Are
R. Hansen
Hartman's Bakery
American Cleaners
Harms Insurance Agency
Rolton-Hiverdale Savings and Toan
Delton Liquors
Montgomery Jewelers
Delton Shoe Cline
Lindell’s Service Station
First National Bank of
Charlottes’ Store
Halle Vaint
Davis Jon
Celery Herzog’s Stree
On Time
Gene's
Kavh’s
Pine Foods
Rich's Cafe
Jomes’s Dime Store
Newman Ding Store
Shapoos
Treasure Island
Dolton Pet & Gift Shop
Edee’s Apparel National Tea Store
Lambert's Wator and Cleaner
Tolton House
Dolton Currency Exchange Pointer Publications
Nation Department Store
Current Trends, Inc
Western Tire Auto Store
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