Referendum Petition Declared Valid in Dolton
Dolton village board announced that a petition with 911 signatures demanding repeal of the Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds ordinance is valid. The petition met the 15 percent voter threshold with support from nine of fourteen precincts. The board ordered a bond referendum ordinance for action at the January 23 meeting.
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Dolton
Arthur Dillner
Dalton
Dillner
Pointer Publications
Riverdale Volunteer FD Installs Officers
On Tuesday January 2 the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept held its regular meeting to install incoming officers Clarence Wisowaty outgoing president Norman Zumm. John Kearney becomes new vice president with William Ainley and William Krass as trustees. Re elected were Martin Wilmott recording secretary Sigger Bock treasurer and Herb Schmidt financial secretary. Line officers include assistant chief Duane Frahm captains Norman Zumm Henry Schroeder H Pearson and Emil Madvar lieutenants J Diehl Jr Clarence Wisowaty J Kearney and R Zesch.
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Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept
Clarence Wisowaty
Norman Zumm
John Kearney
William Ainley
William Krass
Martin Wilmot
Sigger Bock
Herb Schmidt
Duane “Bud” Frahm
Henry Schroeder
H. Pearson
Emil Madvar
J. Diehl, Jr
J. Kearney
R. Zesch
Demo Women Will Elect New Officers
The Dolton Ivanhoe and Riverdale Democratic Club meets Tuesday January 16 at 8 p.m. at Dolton Park fieldhouse to elect officers and enjoy entertainment. All Democratic women in the community are invited to attend and join.
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Dolton-Ivanhoe and
Riverdale
Women’s Democratic Club
Dolton Park
Help Wanted Crossing Guard Position Listed in Riverdale
A crossing guard is sought for the intersection of 144th and Wallace in Riverdale. Applications are now being accepted at the Riverdale Police Station where the form may be obtained.
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144Th
Wallace
Riverdale
Tri City Leaders Profile Irene Wernicke
Irene Wernicke, longtime Dalton resident, active in civic affairs and community betterment, reflects on life in the area. Born in Chicago, she previously worked as secretary for Chicago Title and Trust Co and has lived at 13837 Forest Ave for 42 years with her late husband John Wernicke.
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Irene Wernicke
Chicago
Chicago Title and Trust Co
Forest Ave
Dalton
Rubber Check Penalty Outlined by Dalton Police Chief
Dalton Chief Grover L. Cogswell announces a new state law effective January 1 1962. It imposes a $500 fine and up to one year in jail for writing a personal check without sufficient funds. The deceptive practices charge requires intent to obtain property and covers checks drawn on real or fictitious depositories.
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Dalton
Grover L. Cogswell
Explosion Fire Destroys Home In Riverdale Crash
Three northbound vehicles on Halsted street at 130th in Riverdale collided in a chain reaction Tuesday morning January 2. Harold Brugge 152265S Center Harvey was taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital with chest head and leg injuries. Von Corder 591 E 142nd Dalton sustained a bruised arm and planned to consult his doctor. Corder’s car turning left was struck by Trombley 13631 Lowe Riverdale, pushing it 75 feet. Bruggeman’s car then hit Corder’s vehicle, another 20 feet. Roadway was wet and slippery.
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Halsted St
130Th
Riverdale
Harold Bruggeman
Harvey
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
von Corder
142Nd St
Dalton
Corder
Halsted
130Th St
Frank Trombley
Lowe
Bruggeman
Riverdale Fire Rescue Saves Elderly Couple After Blast
Sgt. Richard Gergely and two neighbors rescued Norval and Beryl Chittenden from their Burning northwest brick home at 14215 Michigan. The blaze destroyed the house, injured the couple, and prompted Riverdale Volunteer Fire to fight flames for over two hours.
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Riverdale
Richard Gergely
Norval Chittenden
Beryl
Michigan
Gergely
Chittenden
Harold Waterman
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Frank Kraft
Parnell
Young Chris
Five Men Charged With Disorderly Conduct in Riverdale
Riverdale Police arrested five men on Friday morning January 5 in a parking lot next to the Wonder Inn on 187th Street. Officers Guetschow and Ritter observed them drinking. the detainees Jimmy Harmon Peter Porter Thomas Freeney James Bates and Melvin Van Horn were charged with disorderly conduct and released on $50 bonds each. They are due before Judge Young on January 22.
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Riverdale
Wonder Inn
PTA Will Hear Talk On Dolton Park Bond Issue
The Lincoln Manor PTA plans a January 16 meeting at 7 45 p m in the Lincoln School auditorium. A Dolton Park Board member will explain park plans and bond needs for February votes. Lt Fred Mohr will discuss Juvenile Protection. Fourth grade mothers hostesses. Girl Scout Troop No 321 presents colors.
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Lincoln Manor P.T.A
Dolton Park
Park Board
Dalton
Fred Mohr
Lincoln School
Building Permits Issued in Dolton for December
The Village of Dolton issued six homes worth 107750 and three garages valued at 3910 plus two improvements at 3500 and one miscellaneous item at 250. Total permit valuation for December reached 115410.
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Dolton
Library Seeks Funds to Run Riverdale Dalton Library
The Village Library Corp begins its annual drive to raise $1,200 needed to keep the free public library open on the second floor of Dalton Village Hall. Donations and dues fund books, supplies, and a student helper for 16 hours weekly. residents may join as voting members with a $1 gift or more. Send donations to Mrs. Theodore Doll, treasurer, or leave at the library.
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Village Library Corporation
Riverdale
Dalton
Dalton Village Hall
Village Library Corp
Theodore Doll
Treas
LaSalle St
New Stop Sign Installed at 145th and LaSalle
The Riverdale Department of Public Works placed a new stop sign at the intersection of 145th Street and LaSalle Avenue. Read the want ads for more listings.
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145Th and
LaSalle
The
Riverdale Dept. of Public Works
Spirit of Americanism Aims In New South Suburban Group
United South Suburban Veterans and Auxiliaries formed a new group to promote Americanism in the South Suburban area. Oscar Hines was named chair, with Del Pomere as recording secretary and Lew Aurelius as corresponding secretary. Members include Paul Gall 308 American Legion and Auxiliary, Greater Dalton VFW, Joyce Kilmer Post veterans, Catholic War Veterans, and others. The group plans a lasting program and invites all veteran organizations to join. The next meeting is Monday January 15 at 8 pm in the Paul Gall American Legion Home 900 W 138th St.
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United South Suburban Veteran's Organizations
Paul Gall
Oscar Hines
del Pomiore
Lew Aurelius
William Eckstrom
Radostus
American Legion
American le
Gion Auxiliary
John Radostus
Greater Dalton V.F.W
Larry McCarthy
Joyce Kilmer
del Pomere
G. W. Spencer
Relief Corps
Marie Kock
Helen Grapenthein
Hugh McGowan
Paul Gall American Legion
138Th St
Derwinski to Speak on Radio January 14
4th District Congressman Ed Derwinski will be featured on the Congressional Review Program at Radio Station W.LND Sunday January 14 at 7 15 p.m. His topic will be What Will Congress Do in 1967.
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Edward J. Derwinski
Congressional Review
W.ln.d
Congress
Re-registration Window Announced by Dolton Clerk
Dolton Village Clerk Helen OConnell says voters may re-register at the Dolton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave through January 15. After that date the office will close to re-registration.
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Helen O'Connell
Dolton Village
Dolton
Park Ave
Repaving 144th Street Under Way Riverdale Phase I
Phase 1 of 144th Street reconstruction in Riverdale aims to finish this spring, with two 23 foot lanes and a 26 foot grass median. The project totals 120000 dollars funded by Motor Fuel Tax from the State Division of Highways and prepares the arterial for higher capacity traffic.
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144Th Street
Riverdale
everSen
Halsted
Indiana
State Division of Highways Traffic Engineers
R. W. Robinson and Associates
State Division of Highways
Interview of Candidates for 1st District Rep Seat
The committeemen of the 1st Representative District will interview candidates for the Representative spot on Friday at 7 p.m. at the office of Judge Robert Meyer III, City Hall, Chicago Heights.
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At & P.m
Robert Meyer III
City Hall
Chicago Heights
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