Referendum Petition On Dolton Water Bonds Valid
Dolton village board declares a petition with 911 signatures valid to repeal the waterworks and sewerage revenue bond ordinance. Petition met threshold of at least 15 percent of voters and circulated in nine of fourteen precincts. A bond referendum ordinance will be prepared for action at the next meeting January 23. The Pointer Publications will report further details once ready.
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Dolton
Arthur Dillner
Dalton
Dillner
Pointer Publications
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept Installs New Officers
On Tuesday January 2 Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept held its regular meeting and installed incoming officers. New VP John Kearney and trustees William Ainley and William Krass joined, with re-elected Martin Wilmott Siegel Bock and Herb Schmidt remaining in secretary and treasurer roles. Line officers include assistant chief Duane Frahm and captains Norman Zumm Henry Schroeder H Pearson Emil Madvar Weutenants Diehl Tr 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
Siegel Bock
Herb Schmidt
Duane ‘Bud” Frahm
Henry Schroeder
H. Pearson
Emil Madvar
Weutenants
J. Diehl
J. Kearney
R. Zesch
Demo Women Will Elect New Officers
The Dolton Ivanhoe and Riverdale Democratic Club will meet Tuesday evening January 15 at 8 p.m. at Dol ton Park fieldhouse to elect officers and enjoy entertainment. All Democratic women of the community are invited to attend and join the organization.
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Dolton-Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Women’s Democratic Club
Dolton Park
Crossing Guard Position Open at 144th and Wallace
Riverdale seeks a crossing guard for the intersection of 144th Street and Wallace Avenue. Applications are accepted at the Riverdale Police Station where an official form is available for prospective applicants.
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144Th
Wallace
Riverdale
Tri City Leaders Profile Irene Wernicke
Irene Wernicke shows active involvement in civic and community affairs. Born and educated in Chicago, she worked as secretary at Chicago Title and Trust Co. and has lived in Dalton for 42 years at 13837 Forest Ave. Her husband was the late John Wernicke.
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Irene Wernicke
Chicago
Chicago Title and Trust Co
Forest. Ave
Dalton
Rubber Check Law Imposes 500 Dollar Fine
Dalton police chief cites new state law effective January 1 1962 imposing a 500 dollar fine and up to one year in jail for writing bad checks. It covers deceptive practice with intent to obtain property or payment by issuing a check knowing funds are unavailable. Penalty allows fine up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to one year or both.
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Dalton
Grover L. Cogswell
New on the Inside Page 6 Sec 1
Internal page six section one highlights brief updates from the paper’s inside desk including staff notes, ongoing features, and upcoming items to watch. It provides a snapshot of editorial direction and page highlights for the edition.
Explosion Fire Destroys Home In Riverdale Crash Injures Man
Three vehicles northbound on Halsted street at 130th in Riverdale collided in a chain reaction Tuesday morning January 2. Harold Brugge of 15226 Center Harvey was taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital with chest head and right leg injuries. Von Corder of 531 EB 142nd street Dalton sustained a bruised arm and planned to see his doctor. Corder tried a left turn as Trombley of 13631 Lowe Riverdale failed to see him, hitting Corder and pushing his car 75 feet then Bruggeman’s vehicle struck Corder 20 feet. Roadway was wet and slippery.
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Halsted St
130Th
Riverdale
Harold Bruggeman
Center
Harvey
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
von Corder
Halsted
130Th St
Frank Trombley
Lowe
Corder
Bruggeman
Riverdale Fire Rescues Elderly Couple in Explosive Blaze
Sgt. Richard Gergely and two neighbors helped pull Norval and Beryl Chittenden from a home ripped by an explosion in Riverdale. They were treated for cuts, burns, and shock at local hospitals while the fire burned for hours. cause under investigation by Northern Sinois Gas Co.
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Riverdale
Richard Gergely
Norval Chittenden
Beryl
Michigan
Gergely
Chittenden
Harold Waterman
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Frank Kraft
Parnell
Young Chris
Waterman
Northern Sinois Gas Co
Pointer
Chittendens
Pepi
Five Men Charged With Disorderly Conduct in Riverdale
Riverdale Police arrested five colored men Friday morning January 5 in a parking lot beside the Wonder Inn on 137th street. Officers Guetschow and Ritter saw them drinking while parked. Jimmy Harmon Peter Porter Thomas Freeney James Bates and Melvin Van Horn were released on $50 bond each and will appear before Judge Young on January 22.
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Riverdale
Wonder Inn
137Th St
John Guetschow
John Ritter
Jimmy Harmon
Peter Porter
Thomas Freeney
James Bates
Melvin van Horn
Judge Young
PTA Will Hear Talk On Dolton Park Bond Issue
The Lincoln Manor PTA hosts a meeting on Tuesday January 16 at 745 PM in Lincoln School auditorium. Dolton Park Board member discusses bond issue plans and community needs. Lt. Fred Mohr talks on juvenile protection. Fourth grade mothers host. Girl Scout Troop 321 presents colors.
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Lincoln Manor P.T.A
Dolton Park
Park Board
Dalton
Fred Mohr
Lincoln School
December Dolton Building Permits Totals 115410
Building permits issued in Dolton for December include six homes valued at 107,750 three garages 3,910 two improvements 3,500 and one miscellaneous 250 bringing total valuation to 115,410 for the month.
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Dolton
Library drives funds for Riverdale Dalton public library
The Village Library Corp seeks $1 200 annual budget to keep the free public library open on the second floor of the Dalton Village Hall. Volunteers run the operation 16 hours weekly and rely on dues and donations from residents. Donations of $1 or more grant voting membership. send to Mrs Theodore Doll, treasurer, or leave at the library.
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Village Library Corporation
Riverdale
Dalton
Dalton Village Hall
Yostlers
The
Village Library Corp
Theodore Doll
Treas
LaSalle St
Stop Sign Installed at 145th and LaSalle
A stop sign was placed at the intersection of 145th Street and LaSalle by the Riverdale Department of Public Works. The item appears in want ads.
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145Th and
LaSalle
Riverdale Dept. of Public Works
Spirit Of Americanism Becomes Focus For New Group
United South Suburban Veterans and Auxiliaries held their second meeting at the Paul Gall No. 303 Post Home. Oscar Hines was named chairman with Del Pomiore as recording secretary and Lew Aurelius as corresponding secretary. Attending groups included Paul Gall No. 303 American Legion and Auxiliary, Greater Dalton VFW, Joyce Kilmer Post Catholic War Veterans, and other veterans organizations. The aim is to stimulate Americanism in the South Suburban area and wake public interest. Next meeting is Monday January 15 at 8 p.m. at the Paul Gall American Legion Hall.
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United South Suburban Veteran’s Organizations
Paul Gall No
W. 138Th
Oscar Hines
del Pomiore
Lew Aurelius
William Ickstrom
Radostus
Paul Gall
American Legion
American le
Gion Auxiliary
John Radostus
Sth
Greater Dalton V.F.W
Larry McCarthy
William Eck+strom
Joyce Kilmer
del Pomiere
G. W. Spencer
Relief Corps
Marie Kock
Helen Grapenthein
Hugh McGowan
Paul Gall American Legion Tamaeon
Tasth St
Derwinski To Speak On Radio On January 14
4th District congressman Ed ward J. Derwinski will be featured on the Congressional Review Program on Radio Station W.M.D. Sunday January 14 at 7 15 p.m. He will discuss What Will Congress Do in 1967 with the public.
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Edward J. Derwinski
Congressional Review
W.M.D
Congress
Re-registration Opens in Dolton Clerk’s Office
Dolton Village Clerk Helen OConnell announces re registration for voters continues until January 15 at the Dolton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. After January 15 the office closes to re registration.
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Helen O'Connell
Dolton Village
Dolton
Park Ave
Repaving of 144th Street Aimed For Spring Completion
Phase I of the 144th Street reconstruction in Riverdale progresses with two 23 foot bituminous lanes separated by a 26 foot grass median. Left turn bays and synchronized signals are planned to reduce delays as final completion is targeted for early 1962. Phase I costs $120,000 funded by Motor Fuel Tax from the State Division of Highways.
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144Th Street
Riverdale
Halsted
Indiana
State Division of Highways Traffic Engineers
R. W. Robinson and Associates
State Division of Highways
Interview of Candidates for 1st District Seat
The committeemen of the 1st Representative District will interview candidates for the Representative spot on Friday at 8 p.m. at the office of Judge Robert Mever Til, City Hall, Chicago Heights.
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Robert Mever Til
City Hall
Chicago Heights
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Fire Dept
Demo
Tri- City
By Dureen Corsello
Jack Waterman
Riverdale Felice
Sgt. Gergely
PTA
Library Corporation
Spirit of
Derwinski
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