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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
5
The Dolton village board announced a petition with 911 signatures to repeal the Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds ordinance is valid, meeting the 15 percent voter threshold. Attorney Arthur Dillner will draft a bond referendum ordinance for action at the next meeting January 23.
On January 2 at the regular meeting the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Dept installed its incoming officers. New roles include John Kearney as vice president and William Ainley with William Krass as trustees. Re-elected are Martin Wilmott as recording secretary Siegel Bock as treasurer and Herb Schmidt as financial secretary. Line officers named include Duane Frahm assistant chief Norman Zamm captains Henry Schroeder H Pearson Emil Madvar lieutenants J Diehl Jr Clarence Wisowaty J Kearney and R Zesch.
The Dolton Ivanhoe and Riverdale Democratic Club announces a meeting on Tuesday evening January 16 at 8 p.m. at the Dolton Park fieldhouse to elect officers and provide entertainment. All Democratic women of the community are invited to attend and join.
Riverdale seeks applicants for a crossing guard position at 14th and Wallace. Applications may be obtained at the Riverdale Police station.
Irene Wernicke expresses active interest in all civic and community affairs. Born and educated in Chicago, she worked as a secretary with Chicago Title and Trust Co. She has lived in the area 42 years, at 13837 Forest Ave Dalton, and was widowed by the death of her husband John Wernicke on April 15.
Dalton police outline a new state law effective January 1 1962 targeting deceptive practices by issuing checks without sufficient funds. The statute imposes a fine up to 500 dollars and up to one year in jail, with penalties for false deposits and intent to defraud.
Three northbound vehicles on Halsted Street at 130th in Riverdale were in a chain reaction crash after a wet roadway. Harold Brugge 152265 Center Harvey was taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital with chest head and leg injuries. Von Corder 531 E 142nd Dalton had a bruised arm and planned home care. Frank Trombley 13631 Lowe Riverdale hit Corder after failing to see him, Bruggeman’s car then struck Corder.
Sgt. Richard Gergely and two neighbours rescued Norval and Beryl Chittenden from their burning home at 14215 Michigan. The couple, treated for burns and shock, were taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Firefighters from Riverdale and nearby departments battled the blaze for over two hours. The cause is under investigation by Northern Illinois Gas Co. and authorities. A dog named Pepi survived and was reunited with the family.
Riverdale police arrested five men on Friday morning January 5 in a parking lot beside the Wonder Inn on 137th Street. Officers Guetschow and Ritter saw them drinking. all were charged with disorderly conduct and released on $50 bonds. They are to appear before Judge Young on January 22.
The Lincoln Manor PTA hosts a Dolton Park Board member to discuss the park bonds and a February vote. Lieutenant Fred Mohr will talk on Juvenile Protection. The meeting is at Lincoln School auditorium with fourth grade mothers as hostesses and Girl Scout Troop No. 321 presenting Colors.
Building permits in Dolton for December included six homes valued at 107750 three garages valued at 3910 two improvements valued at 3500 and one miscellaneous item valued at 250. Total permit valuation reached 11410.
The Village Library Corp seeks annual operating funds of 1200 dollars to keep the free public library open on the second floor of the Dalton Village Hall. Dues and gifts fund books supplies and a part time helper. residents may join as voting members for one dollar. Donations may be mailed to Mrs. Theodore Doll or left at the library.
Riverdale Department of Public Works placed a stop sign at the intersection of 145th Street and LaSalle Avenue. The notice appears in local want ads seeking public awareness.
United South Suburban veterans and auxiliaries held their second meeting at Paul Gall No 303 Post Home. Oscar Hines was named chairman and Del Pomiore recording secretary. The group aims to stimulate Americanism and mobilize South Suburban veterans to support an enduring program. Representatives included Paul Gall 303 American Legion and Auxiliary, Greater Dalton VFW, Joyce Kilmer Post Catholic War Veterans, and others. Next meeting set for Monday January 15 at 8 p.m.
4th District Congressman Ed ward J. Derwinski will be featured on the Congressional Review Program on Radio Station WILN Sunday January 14 at 7 13 p m The topic will be What Will Congress Do in 1967
Helen O Connell Dolton Village Clerk announces voter re registration through January 15 at the clerk s office Dolton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave Dolton After January 15 the office will be closed to re registration
Phase I work on 144th Street, a major Riverdale arterial, aims to finish this spring with final completion of all phases planned for early 1963. The update features two 23 foot lanes split by a 26 foot grass median, left turn bays, synchronized signals, and a budget of 120000 funded by Motor Fuel Tax from the State Division of Highways.
Ist Representative District committeemen will interview candidates for the Ist District representative position Friday at 8 p m at Judge Robert Meyer UI office City Hall Chicago Heights.
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