First Baby Gets Royal Welcome
The Tri Cities greet 1964 with a New Year baby contest. The first baby born in Dalton Riverdale or South Halias will win gifts from Ben Franklin Johnsons Dalton Department Store Shapiro Shoes Kim Liquors Ken's Convenient Food Mart and more plus a $5 initial bank deposit and a lifetime baby photo. Otto Schier of Riverdale injures ankle after slipping on ice near Indiana Avenue and 143rd Street. taken to St. Francis Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Dalton
Riverdale
South Haliaas
Pointer Publications
Ben Franklin
Johnson’s
Dalton Department Store
Shapiro Shoes
Kim
Ken
Convenient Food Mart
First National Bank
Bill
Evans
Newman
Otto Schier
State St
Indiana Ave
Schier
St. Francis Hospital
POINTER PUBLICATIONS Wishes For Banner Year In 1964
Wishes for a prosperous year ahead are extended to POINTER PUBLICATIONS with hopes for growth and success in 1964. The message emphasizes continued prosperity and positive outlook.
Dolton Riverdale and South Holland Plan 1964 Village Improvements
Village presidents of Dolton Riverdale and South Holland outline 1964 plans for street and water system upgrades. Dolton aims to install feeder water mains and cross connections funded by cash reserves. A paving program covers East 144th Oak Ann and Grant streets with a 36 inch storm sewer to improve drainage and support development.
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Dolton
Riverdale
South Holland
Tistian Bracident
Broderick
Re Rig Pereena Teae Ee L
Dolton Christmas Tree Pickup Delivers Fire Department Burn
Dolton volunteers run an annual tree collection on Sunday January 4 curbside at homes across Dolton. Trees will be burned at about 7 30 p m at 147th and Irving avenue east of Dalton Park. Residents may view the burning and trees are collected to curb safety.
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Dolton Volunteer Fire Department
147Th
Irving Ave
Dalton Park
Public Debate on Federal Aid to Medicine Planned
The Thornton Township Young Republican Club announces a community project a public debate on Federal Aid to Medicine set for January 16 at 8 p.m. in Thornton Township Hall South Holland. Thornridge High School Dalton and Thornton Township Fractional South Lansing teams will present arguments with a representative from the American Medical Association to answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
Young Republican Club
South Holland
Thornridge High School
Dalton
Lansing
American Medical Association
Ronald C. Young
Carol Biedzycki
UFR Announces Public Meet To Name Directors
The United Fund of Riverdale will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday January 8 at 8 p.m. at Riverdale Municipal Building. Five directors will be elected for three year terms and two to fill unexpired one year terms. Public invited.
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United Fund of Riverdale
Riverdale Municipal
142Nd and
Stewart Ave
Riverdale
Paul Gall Post Sponsors New Year’s Eve Party
The 303 American Legion post hosts an annual New Year’s Eve party at the Post Home Riverdale on December 31. The gathering features dancing, a smorgasbord, and per person donations covering hats favors and noise makers.
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Paul Gall
American Legion
Post
138Th St
Riverdale
Dolton Board Rejects Rezoning For Chicago Street Site
Dolton Village Board unanimously refused to rezone property between 152nd and 154th streets on the west side of Chicago Street from R-2 single family to R-5 multiple family dwellings. Over fifty residents voiced opinions before trustees acted. President Frederick L. Kasten announced a yearlong village study to consider future zoning changes to attract business.
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Dolton Board
Chicago Street
Dolton Village
Zoning Board of Appeals
152Nd
154Th Sts
Chicago St
Frederick L. Kasten
Pres. Kasten
Dalton
Pres
Kasten
Riverdale Christmas Decoration Contest Winners Named
Arnold Schmidt announces Riverdale Chamber of Commerce winners for the holiday display contest. First prize goes to Jesse and wife for a three dimensional scene at 13717 Lowe. second to James and wife for Santa on ice skates at 14217 Emerald. third to BE Schaefer and spouse for general decorating. Door and window awards also noted with multiple honorable mentions.
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Riverdale
Arnold Schmidt
Schmidt
Colonial Club
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Elizalde
Lowe
James Atkins
Emerald
BE. Schaefer
Wayne O'Connor
Eggleston
William Murtaugh
Walter Vaughn
Emer
Trinity College Choir to Perform Messiah at Park Lane Church
Trinity College Choir will sing Handel's Messiah at Park Lane Christian Reform Church in Evergreen Park Illinois. The combined choirs from Park Lane First Evergreen Park and Fourth Roseland Christian Reformed Churches will be directed by Bette Du Bois with guest soloists Elizabeth Harrison Leona May Dr John Meekma James Green. Accompanists include Mrs Robert Vander Vennen and Mrs Marge Raatjes. A classic quartet and trumpeter Marle Walstrom will also perform. Oklahoma license plates cost 72.95 dollars per year.
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Trinity Christian College Women's Guild
Park Lane
98Th
St. Louis
Evergreen Park
Bette du Bois
First Evergreen Park
Fourth Rosel
Elizabeth Harrison
Chicago
Leona May
John Meekma
Evergreen
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Him
Owen Rietveld
Charles Quain
Sibley
Pointer
Doltonee
UFR
Paul Gall Post
Ald
Chester Wandasiewicz
State
George Woosnam
Stewart
Ed S. Klecha
Farnell
H. Johnson
Union
John Flahive
William Diddin
Michigan
Henry Furman
Fred Bethman
Roy Kopischke
Tracy
Howard
Trinity College Choir
Oklahoma
Wm. Mitcheltree
Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Ben Liberacki
Janice Bottannon
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