Red Cross Fund Campaign Opens March First in Suburbs
The Red Cross launches its annual fund campaign across south suburban areas to support armed forces, veterans, families, disaster relief, and emergency services. Local volunteers and representatives manage public information in Riverdale Ivanhoe, Dolton, South Holland, and Thornton Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Congress
Donald Adams
West 141St Street
Riverdale-Ivanhoe
Paul R. Pierce
Engle Avenue
Dolton
South Holland
Arthur Vanley
South Park Avenue
Donald Bruggeman
W. 143Rd Street
Red Cross Fund
James Craft
Hines-Craft Insurance Company
Thornton Township High School
Delton
Louis Mniewald
Emerald Avenue
Riverdale
River
Inhalator Squad Responds to Multiple Medical Calls
On February 19 and 20 the Dolton inhalator squad treated Raymond Zollar 56 at 18732 Wabash Avenue for a stroke and took him to St Francis Hospital. On February 20 Enina Funk 68 of 44900 Irving Avenue suffered a stroke and was moved to Ingalls Memorial Hospital after physician guidance. Also on February 20 oxygen was given to Harry Drewell and Harry Hall of Munster Indiana during a basketball incident at Roosevelt College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Enina Funk
Irving Avenue
Funk
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harry Hall
Munster
Indiana
Roosevelt Col
Riverdale
Raymond Zollar
Wabash Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Motorist Collides With Bridge on Rolls Road
Robert Hollsway of Dixmore Illinois reports his gas pedal stuck as he neared the river bridge on Rolls Road February 21 causing a spin and crash into the southwest corner of the bridge. Walter Ziehns of Milwaukee injured neck when rear end collision on February 71 at 140th and Indiana Avenue involved Eugene Ziecham and Richard Coyle. Orville Lerch Harvey YMCA and William Davis Chicago collide at 138th Halsted on February 22 after Lerch failed to stop at a traffic light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hollsway
Dixmore
Illinois
Rolls Road
Hollsway
Walter Ziehns
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
140Th
Indiana Avenue
Eugene Ziecham
140Th Court
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Richard Coyle
Hammond
Indiana
Coyle
Riverdale
138Th
Halsted Streets
Orville Lerch
Harvey Ymca
William Davis
Christiana Avenue
Chicago
Illiana Christian H S Presents Time Out For Ginger Play
Illiana Christian High School juniors present the comedy Time Out For Ginger on February 26 and 27 at the Lansing school auditorium. Ginger aims to join football with family opposition and a male role model in her father, Mr Carol, encouraging her to play. Cast includes Sandy Faber as Lizzie and Elaine Zandstra as Ginger with a list of students and local figures in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iliana Christian High School
Ginger
Lansing
Carol
Riverdale Plans Winter Road Repairs After Drying
Riverdale public works chief Frank Mraz says repairs will start as soon as surfaces dry. A winter type bituminous topping will seal holes and, later, motor fuel tax funds will resurface the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mraz
Riverdale
Mraz
Progressive Party Of Dolton Nominates Candidates At Caucus
Approximately 325 registered Dolton voters attended the Progressive Party caucus on February 23 at Lincon school to nominate three trustees and a village clerk. Helen OConnell won the clerk seat to fill the late Robert Haney’s vacancy, defeating James Cullen. Albert J. Ghisen Hans Rall and Norman MacKay won the trustee nominations, over James Etchison and Edward E. Gordon. Frederick L. Kasten presided as caucus chairman. The Citizens Party nominees filed under the Progressive Party to avoid a primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Progressive Party
Lincon School
Helen O’connell
Robert C. Haney
James Cullen
Albert J. Ghisen
Hans Rall
Norman MacKay
James Etchison
Edward E. Gordon
Frederick L. Kasten
Dalton
Citizens Party
Price Increase for 1859 Dalton Vehicle Licenses
Notice announces a 2.00 dollar rise in vehicle licenses effective March 2 1959. Passenger cars increase from 5.00 to 7.00 with new rates starting March 2. Office hours extend Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm Friday 9 am to 8 30 pm and a Saturday February 28 9 am to 12 noon opening for sticker purchases before the price hike.
Riverdale Resident Beaten and Robbed
Frank Ciecierski of 13812 Ed Brooke Avenue was beaten and robbed at about 8 30 p m on February 17 at 135th and Indiana Avenue after asking two passing men to push his stalled car. He suffered facial and leg injuries, and the thieves took his coat shirt wallet $18 cash a $35 money order license and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ciecierski
Edbrooke Avenue
135Th
Indiana Avenue
Ciecierski
Indiana
Ciaecierski
Leisure Hour group to hold first meeting March 4
Adults in the Riv erdale Park area are invited to mark March 4 at 1 30 pm for the Leisure Hour group start. Dick Popper, director of activities, says the gathering is for retirees and others seeking social time to play cards chat and enjoy coffee and snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park
Dick Popper
Community Reformed Plans New Building On Sibley Boulevard
The Community Reformed Church building committee will meet Friday February 27 at 8 p.m. with the consistory at the Henry Smit home to discuss plans and drawings for the new church at 1100 Sibley. Construction is planned for early June after plans are completed. A large Sunday School gift funds the building. Sunday School 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Reformed Church
Henry Smit
152Nd
Irving Avenue
Sibley
Annual Summary of Home Building Permits 1958 Chicago area
The Bell Savings and Loan survey shows 1958 was a better year for housing in the Chicago metropolitan area than 1957. Combined home and apartment permits rose about 2.5 percent with 31,135 home permits and 9,452 apartment permits, while total regional building reached 1,147,430,741 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Savings and Loan Survey
Chicago
Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Lansing Student Wins Spelling Bee Contest
Peter Friden of Memorial Jr. High School in Lansing won the district spelling bee at Lincoln School Dalton on February 24 with Janet Oryhon of Warren Palm School Hazel Crest as runner up. Seven District No. 148 pupils competed among 38 South Cook County contestants. finals set for April. Friden won a wrist watch, Oryhon a Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Chicago Daily News
Carol Scholten
Lincoln School
Daniel Smith
Washington School
Kathleen Tydd
Franklin
Janet Oryhon
Robert Pebworth
Riverdale
Thornton Township
Immanuel Family Night Features Egyptian Minister
Immanuel Church hosts All Church Family Night in Cairo themed Egypt with palm trees and desert decor. Rev Wahed Fahmy from Cairo Evangelical Church will present slides on Christian work in Egypt, joined by the senior choir numbers and a basement program. Sponsored by the Women's Guild with co chairs Mrs Bruggeman and Mrs Rickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Immanuel
All Church
Near East
Wahed Fahmy
Evangelical Church of
Cairo
Fahmy
Pullman
Greenstone) Meth
Notice: Voter Registration Reopens at Village Hall
Registration of voters will reopen in the Clerk's office at Village Hall 137th and Wabash Avenue for two days only Monday March 2 and Tuesday March during office hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening registration Monday and Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Hall
137Th
Wabash Avenue
Lincoln Manor P T A To Elect Officers
The Lincoln Manor P T A meets Tuesday March 2 at 7 45 p m in Lincoln School. A representative from the Illinois Education Association will speak on April election issues and officers will be elected. Girl Scout Troop 177 presents the flag ceremony. Hostesses are old grade room mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln-Manor P.T.A
Illinois Education Association
Lincoln School
Saint Marys Holy Name Party To Aid Parish Fund Drive
St Marys Holy Name Society sponsors a games party on Tuesday March 17 at 8 15 p m in the parish hall 311 East 137th Street with twenty games and cash awards plus door prizes to raise funds for building improvements and reducing parish debt The Rev Harry Gregowski serves as spiritual director and Mike Barrins heads the society as president with committee chairs Joe Starkey Louis Prevost James Stieman and Edward J Horner publicized as listed officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Holy Name Society
East 137Th Street
Mike Barrins
Dobson
Holy Name Society
Joe Starkey
Louis Prevost
E. 141St Place
James Stieman
Lincoln
Edward J. Horner
Woodlawn
Riverdale Police Campaign Sells Tickets for Spring Dance
Charles Cook Riverdale chief of police says a door to door drive is selling tickets for the department annual dance on Saturday April 4 at Art's Roll-Aire Rink. Music by Curly Mottinger orchestra. Proceeds fund department equipment. Residents and businesspeople urged to buy and show support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cook
Riverdale
Art
Cook
Curly Mottinger
Night School Offers Six Week Real Estate Course
Thornton Township Evening School will run a six week course titled Real Estate Buying and Selling starting Wednesday March 4 at 150th and Broadway. Experienced real estate salesmen will teach. Interested students should register in Room 132 before the first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T
Thornton Township
150Th and
Broadway
Robbers Hit Grill and Sadler Safe at Halsted Street
Lincoln Mercury dealers at 14533 Halsted Street were burglarized on February 23. A safe containing company records and cash was stolen after the door was found jarred open by Riverdale police patrols.
Riverdale Hires Woman Crossing Guard For Washington School
Riverdale police chief Charles Cook announced that Ann Shipe, 13836 Tracy Avenue, has been hired as a school crossing guard at the intersection of 139th and School Streets to protect children at Washington School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Charles Cook
Ann Shipe
Tracy Avenue
139Th
School Streets
Washington School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Ripley
Village of
Chicago Road
Harry Drewell
Nal Club
Kiwanis Club of Hiverdale-Dolton
Glenn Asserson
Arthur W. Ruff
Donna K. Johnson
Sheryl Sue Herman
Patricia Klecha
Kiwanis Club
Riverdale-Dalton
Linda Thornton
The
Kiwanis
Illiana Christian H.S
Progressive Party of Dolton
Community Reformed
Sibley Boulevard
Police Department
Eae Cf
Arthur Cross
Chief Cook
Riverdale Police Department
Lincoln-Manor
P.T.A
St. Mary’s Holy Name
St. Patrick’s
Grill
Sadler
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