Ivanhoe Juniors Plan New Room At Fieldhouse
The Ivanhoe Junior Woman's Club celebrates a community project entry in the 1958-59 Community Achievement Contest. It aims to add a room to the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse to serve teenagers and local groups, with a March 1, 1980 reporting deadline and $65,600 in prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanhoe
Ivanhoe
Washington, D.C
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Sears Roebuck Foundation
GFWC
Rob Runbendunst
Ivanhoe Junior Woman's Club
William Davis
Ivanhoe Park
Park Board
Ivanhoe Junior Woman’s Club
Winners in Dolton Christmas Lighting Contest
Winners announced in Dolton Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest by Dolton Civic Association Dolton Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Division of the Electric Association. Top prizes went to John W. McClellan Charles W. Currier and Allan Bruns for 50 30 and 20 dollars. other award names and ten $10 recognitions noted. Judges praised the McClellan home nativity angel for originality and artistry and praised concealed floodlighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dolton Crvic Association
Dolton Chamber of Commerce
The
Electric Association
John W. McClellan
Chicago Road
Charles W. Currier
Sibley Blvd
Allan Bruns
Cottage Grove Avenue
E. C. Larsen
Hastings Drive
Richard Myroup
Michigan
Theodore Grosfield
Frank Pavelin
LaSalle
Lee Krett
Calumet
L. Helenberg
Grant
Wm. J. Dickinson
Oak St
M. J. Fugetts
Meadow Lane
Dolton Police Capture Chicago Felon After Tip
Riverdale officers detain Leroy Sporleder of 7237 Sangamon Street Chicago who was sought for assaulting an officer plus grand larceny bad checks and bail jumping. He was handed to Chicago detectives and sentenced to one year in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ronald Miles
Duane Frahm
Lt. Babich
Riverdale
Leroy Sporleder
Sangamon Street
Oklahoma
148Th
Halsted
Sporleder
140Th
Roman Palack
Ray Michalak
Chicago District 1
Daley
House of Correction
Paul Gall Post Sets Queen At Sweetheart Dance
The 363 American Legion to host a Sweetheart Dance on February 7 at the post home 600 West 138th Street Riverdale with Pat Conway and his band playing. A Sweetheart Queen and Court will be chosen with prizes for the queen and court and free refreshments to follow dancing at 8 30 p.m. Tickets are available through legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
American Legion
Post
West 138Th Street
Pat Conway
Legion
Marc Brincivall
Blue Devils
Riverdale
Riverdale and Dalton Firemen Fight Acme Construction Blaze
Riverdale and Dalton volunteer fire departments battled a blaze at Acme Steel Company during construction. The fire started when a tarpaulin struck a salamander heater used to dry cement, threatening a wooden water purifier building at the north end of the plant. Crews contained the fire in 1 hour 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Acme Steel Company
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Riverdale Seeks Female School Crossing Guard
Riverdale police chief Charles Cook announced plans to hire a woman as crossing guard at the Washington School intersection of 139th and School Streets. Increased traffic between 138th Street and the Ivanhoe Section requires adult supervision about 3 to 4 hours daily. applicants may contact the police department to obtain an application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Charles Cook
139Th
School Sts
Washington School
Cook
School Street
138Th Street
Ivanhoe
Gideons Rally Set At Tabernacle In Ivanhoe
Gideons International will hold a morning worship at the Ivanhoe Tabernacle 601 W 144th St Sunday January 25 at 11 am. A group of Christian business men will discuss the Gideon ministry and Bible placement results in hotels motels and other public places. Special music will be provided. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Gospel Tabernacle
144Th Street
Gideons
Gideon
Mothers March Dimes Night In Dalton
The 1959 Mothers March of Dimes will be held January 27 between 7 and 8 p m. Marching Mothers statewide will extend the Hand of Mercy asking for help. The National Foundation has expanded its program to include arthritis birth defects and virus disease while continuing to aid polio efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
National Foundation
Little League Auxiliary Cards Night to Fund Season
The Riverdale-Dalton Little League Auxiliary plans a card party at the American Legion Hall 600 West 138th Street on January 26 at 8 p m to raise funds for spring try-outs and the refreshment stand. Past efforts included a $1000 donation for new dugouts and fence and a 500 gift for food and gifts. The group aims to ensure financial support for the new season and future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale-Dalton
Little League Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
West 138Th Street
Auxiliary
Thornton Junior College Spring 1959 Registration Dates
Final registration for the spring semester at Thornton Junior College will be held in the Junior College Library on January 27 and 28, 1959. Students with surnames A through L report January 27, those M through Z report January 28. Registration hours run 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. An assembly for all students and faculty occurs at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, followed by classes after the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Junior College
Junior College
Dolton Building Permits Totals For December
Dolton issued permits totaling 282795 dollars in December. Fifteen homes valued at 261400 dollars, two garages 3695 dollars, one service station 17 two construction workers fell to 50000, and one improvement for his death January 7 at Acme Steel's new plant. Harry Kartas a 34 year old from Chicago died after falling from a 25 foot scaffold into a concrete pit. Coroner ruled accidental death while performing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Acme Steel Company
American Bridge and Iron Company
Harry Kartas
Marquette Blvd
Chicago
Inhalator Called For Dalto n Emergency Squad Tragedy
Police were called to 14346 Kimbark Avenue on Friday January 16 at 11 16 a m when three month old Guy Principe fell ill. Paramedics tried to revive him with an inhalator but he was pronounced dead at 11 30 p m by Dr Guwron of the Thomson Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Kimbark Avenue
Guy Principe
Dr. Guwron
Thomson Clinic
Fred E Waterman Celebrates 91st Birthday in Dalton
Fred E Waterman of 15046 Blackstone a longtime Dalton resident marked his 91st birthday on Saturday January 17 with a home dinner attended by his children and grandchildren. Also honored were family members from Erie Fort Atkinson Riverdale Arlington Heights and Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Waterman
Blackstone
Dalton
Waterman
Susan
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Fred
Kewanee
Ill
Harold Waterman
Nancy
Jack
Riverdale
E. T. Schultz
Helen Waterman
Arlington Heights
New York City
First National Bank
Dolton
Berger
Dolton Village
Thornton Township
Sandridge Methodist Church
Letter to Editor on March of Dimes polio support
A polio survivor praises the National Foundation March of Dimes for supplying respirators such as won Jung a rocking bed and a compact respirator for car use. The writer notes hospital care periodic checkups wheelchairs braces and anticipates expanded support for arthritis birth defects and central nervous system diseases. urges continued public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation
Foundation
Won Jung
Rabies Census Begins in Dalton Area House to House
The Cook County Rabies Control informs Dalton Police they begin a house to house census of dogs on Wednesday January 21 and continue until the area is covered. Dog owners must show green or red tags and the Official Rabies Veterinarian's Certificate. Unvaccinated dogs require a rabies shot within 1 day or a $25 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Rabies Control
Dalton
Riverdale installs mercury vapor street lights on 138th Street
The Riverdale village board, after a special meeting, secured quick concessions from Public Service Company to install mercury vapor lights on 138th Street from Indiana Avenue to Halsted Street. Frost delayed other work, but a 25 percent savings was offered if crews could begin immediately. Financing comes from sales taxes, with no corporate funds. additional lights planned for 137th and Illinois Street segments and Ivanhoe Park parking lot.
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138Th Street
Riverdale
Indiana Avenue
Halsted Street
Public Service Company
238Th Street
137Th
Illinois Cental Railroad
Illinois Street
188Th
Ivanhoe Park
Yearly Riverdale Police Report 1958 Highlights
Riverdale police issued a yearly report detailing 836 arrests in 1958, 430 village ordinance violations, 36 Illinois statute violations, and 359 motor vehicle violations. The year saw 12 733 radio transmissions, 10 924 calls, 3 237 investigations, 954 special details, 265 auto accidents with 683 injuries and 2 fatalities. There were 60 non automobile incidents, 28 in homes, 10 in industry, plus 68 inhalator calls with 33 heart attacks, 16 fatal. Rabies shots for 401 dogs, 174 dog complaints, 36 bites and 5 cat bites are noted.
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Riverdale Police Department
Riverdale
Riverdale Man With Broken Leg Rescued After 14 Days in Bed
Riverdale police were notified January 9 that John Ooms aged 0 from 72 East 137th Street was in need of assistance. The Riverdale health officer found a broken leg and that he had been bedridden for 14 days. He was removed to the county hospital by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
John Ooms
East 137Th Street
Ooms
Ambu- Janke
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Linda Thornton
Patricia Klecka
Nancy Stewart
Patsy Gaskins
Arthur W. Ruff
K. of C. Hall
138Th
Tracy Avenue
Sheryl Sue Herman
Donna K. Johnson
Container Corporation of America
144Th
Indiana
Robert Lindau
S. Wabash
Kenny Lindau
Wayne Wiatroski
Charlene Lindeu
Bobby Lindau
Leona Mangnus
Thomas Harper
Lincoln School
Harper
Dalton Park District
Dalton Village
United States Workers Union
Paul Gall Post
Acme Construction
Gideons International
Tabernacle
Little League
Illinois
Riverdale Police
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