Three Negro Youths Rob Pointer Carrier
Dolton police investigate a strongarm robbery of a 15 year old pointer carrier on Saturday afternoon. The victim, Robert Westfall of 1525 Kasten Jr., says three colored youths accosted him near 14730 Woodlawn, demanded money, kicked him in the thigh, and fled in a black car with about 11 dollars. Officers conducted house to house checks seeking a car description and suspect IDs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Robert Westfall
Kasten Jr
Fred Mohr
Mazzacavallo
Carrier Westfall
Mystery Bullet Strikes Riverdale Home During New Year Cheer
A .30 caliber bullet pierced the roof and ceiling of the Upp family home at 78 West 140th Street Riverdale while Mr and Mrs Upp watched TV. Riverdale Police say the couple were in the room when the incident happened. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Upp
Dolton Jaycees Tabulate Opinions Survey
The Community Attitude committee reports overwhelming response to the Dolton Jaycees What’s Your Opinion survey. Citizens had at least one pertinent opinion on civic, commercial and industrial improvement. Results will be ready in February and published in POINTER PUBLICATIONS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Pointer
SOS Group To Interview Candidates For District 149
SOS Group schedules January 17 meeting at Dalton Park fieldhouse to interview and endorse candidates for School District No. 149. Prospective candidates may appear by January 15 to seek endorsement. voting restricted to committee members. Dr Howard H Hamlin will speak at Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church on January 11 at 6 30 p m about missionary work and his medical career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save Our Schools Committee
Duane Quamme
Jay Greenburger
Cochairman
Judy Tashjian
Save Our Schools
No. 149
Dalton Park
Communication Control Will Be CD Theme
Director Donald E. Cleghorn of the Dalton Civilian Defense announces the next regular meeting on January 45 at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. Thereafter meetings will be on the first Tuesday each month. A movie on Communication Control will be shown and the public is welcome. The Women’s Auxiliary staff will attend an all day Illinois Women’s Civil Defense Council meeting at the Sherman House on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Cleghorn
Dalton Civilian Defense
Park Ave
Women's Auxiliary
Illinois Women’s Civil Defense Council
Sherman House
South Suburbia Mental Health Panel At Harvey Church
A January 10 panel at First Lutheran Church Harvey discusses South Suburbia Mentally Healthy. Attendees hear Dr Alen Kahn moderator and panelists Rev Christopher Garriott psychologist Herbert Alt succler share insights on local mental health resources and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburbia
Harvey
East 150Th St
Earl W. Carlson
Alen Kahn
South Suburban Family Counseling Service
Christopher Garriott
St. Paul’s Community Church
Homewood
Herbert Altschucler
Tirley Park State Hospital
Dorchester Club Presents Sophie Tucker January 2029
The Dorchester Club in Dalton opens to the public Sunday January 20 for a 19 day engagement by Sophie Tucker The Last of the Red Hot Mamas in the Normandy Room She appears twice nightly for 10 days at 8 15 and 11 p m with Ted Shapiro and Phil Levant's orchestra providing music The 300 seat Normandy Room will host this monthly headline act at 15th Street and the Calumet Expressway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Club
South Side
Dalton
Sophie Tucker
Normandy Room
15Th St
Calumet Expressway
Dorchester
Ted Shapiro
Sophie
Phil Levant
Child Will Mark 8th Birthday In Hospital
Mr and Mrs Melvin Kortum thank all who sent cards prayers and donations after Cindy Kortum the eight year old girl burned in a December 15 home fire She is in Room 180 Pediatrics Ingalls Memorial Hospital and the gifts help with medical expenses Cards and prayers are welcome as she approaches her eighth birthday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Kortum
So. Park
South Holland
Cynthia Kortum
Cindy
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Bob Considine Earns God And Country Medal
Scout Robert Considine was awarded the God and Country Award at Sandridge Methodist Church during Sunday worship. The Protestant Committee on Scouting grants the medal after completing required steps, with Rev. Paul W. Pretzel guiding him for over two years. Skip is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Considine of 15642 Orchid drive South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Considine
Sandridge Methodist Church
Protestant Committee On Scouting
Robert
Skip” Considine
Paul W. Pretzel
Skip
Orchid Dr
South Holland
Robert Shaw Chorale to Perform at Thornridge
The Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra visit Thornridge High School Dalton January 14 for the third South Suburban Concerts show of 1962 63. The ensemble marks its 15th year with a Europe tour and a 30 performance Soviet Union tour under cultural exchange programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
Thornridge High School
Dalton
Europe
Soviet Union
U. S. Department of State
Soviet Ministry of Culture
North America
Promotion for Nick Tourlas at The Northern Trust Chicago
Nick Tourlas was appointed assistant manager in the operating department of The Northern Trust Company in Chicago. He has held various supervisory posts at the bank and served with the Army in the Pacific during World War II. Tourlas is married and resides at 15630 Ingleside, Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Tourlas
Northern Trust Company
Chicago
Pacific
Engineer To Address PTA Meet
Engineer William Udovich of Republic Steel Corp speaks at Lincoln Manor PTA Tuesday January 45 at 7 45 p m on Countdown for Better Living from missile program. Lincoln School auditorium hosts, 4th Grade Mothers organize lunchroom refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Udovich
Republic Steel Corp
Lincoln Manor Pta
E. Golke
Lincoln School
L. Ruhlander
F. Pezzali
First New Year Baby Jamie DeGraff of South Holland
Jamie Lynn DeGraff, born 8:03 am January 1, 1963 at South Shore Hospital Chicago, is the Tri-City area’s first baby of the year. Parents Karen and Glenn DeGraff reside at 16261 S Park South Holland. Gifted by 11 local merchants, the infant weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces, with Dr J T Iwanetz as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Lynn DeGraff
Tri-City
Glenn DeGraff
Pointer
South Holland
Karen
S. Park
DeGraff
Purdue
Calumet Center
South Shore Hospital
Chicago
J. T. Iwanetz
Dalton
United Fund of Riverdale to Hold Inaugural Meeting
The first meeting of the United Fund of Riverdale Inc will be held Friday January 11 at 730 p m at Ivanhoe Park Herdhouse 144th and Stewart All Riverdale residents are invited to attend and learn about the Community Chest Story Guest speaker will be H L Brout executive secretary of the Suburban Community Chest Fund A slate for the Board of Directors will be presented by Theodore Doll chair of the nominating committee The fund recently received its charter from the Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund of Riverdale, Inc
Ivanhoe Park Herdhouse
144Th and
Stewart
Riverdale
Community Chest
H. L. Brout
Suburban Community Chest Fund
Theodore Doll
Secretary of State
Guest Speaker Will Address Brotherhood at Dalton Church
The Community Reformed Church of Dalton hosts Reverend Angelo Lo Vallo as guest speaker for the Friday Men's Brotherhood meeting at 8 p.m. He is a former Roman Catholic priest, now with Christian Heritage Magazine and Christ's Mission of Sea Cliff. John Condon invites all to attend. refreshments will be served. Also note Christmas Coloring Contest winners awaiting prize collection at Pointer Publications by January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Reformed Church of
Dalton
Angelo Lo Vallo
Lo Vallo
Italy
Church of Rome
Christian Heritage Magazine
Christ's Mission of
Sea Cliff
New York
John Condon
Men’s Brotherhood
Paul Kipley Named Delton Fire Chief
Paul Kipley was elected Fire Chief of Delton in the department's annual election. He previously held the post from 1959 to 1961, with Paul Thomson serving in 1962. A lifelong Delton resident, Kipley graduated from Lincoln Elementary and Thornton Township High School in Harvey. He is employed as an employment manager for Wyman-Gordon in Harvey and, with his wife Betty, resides at 14519 Park Avenue with four children: Paul Steven, Judy, David, and Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kipley
Delton
Kipley
Paul Thomson
Chief Kipley
Lincoln
Thornton Township
Harvey
Wyman-Gordon
Betty
Park Avenue
Paul Steven
Judy
David
Richard
Last Chance to Register Before January Deadline
Dolton village clerk Helen O Connell warns that voter registration closes after the January 13 deadline until the next election. Unregistered residents may register at Dolton Municipal Building 14914 Park Avenue during hours Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.30 p.m. Closed Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen O'Connell
Dolton
Dolton Municipal
Park Avenue
Nat'l Pres to Speak Ike Waltons Install New Officers Sunday
The Calumet Region Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will install officers Sunday January 13 at the Lake Walton clubhouse Delton. A friendship hour dinner and installation follow with guest speaker Jack Binford national president of the Izaak Walton League. Reservations via Vi and ED numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Region
Izaak Walton League
Lake Walton
Beachview Terrace
Delton
Jack” Binford
Portland, Ore
Izaak Walton League of America
Martin F. O'Neill
Gard Hinch
James G. Heringslack
Carl W. Senraaz
William A. Slusser
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Jaycees
SOS Group
Swaziland
Howard H. Hamlin
Illinois
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Lincoln Age
Hamlin
Nazarene
Manzua
Africa
Cook County Hospital
Howard Hamlin
Holland
Area
Bob Considine
Eulctetus
Thornridge
Tourlas
Ingleside, Dolton
PTA
Jamie DeGraff
Pointer Publications
Newman Drugs
Bill
New United Fund Group
Susan Brandt
Narcy
Allen Miciek
Barbara Janiak
Mary Alice Egan
Office of
Ike” Waltons
Walter G. Smith
Brayton L. Richards
James D. Fahey
Adolph J. Malesh
Joseph A. Anderson
Donald J. Hemmerling
William C. Krone
Henry Miller
Dalton - Riverdale
Little League
Art
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