Father Kleinz Named Papal Monsignor in Ceremony
The Rev John P Kleinz PhD son of Mrs Annabel and the late Jacob Kleinz and a St Marys Parochial School graduate was named Papal Chamberlain with the title Very Reverend Monsignor announced by Apostolic Delegate Amietto Cicognani. He is professor of philosophy at Pontifical College Josephinum Worthington Ohio and earned his doctorate from the Catholic University in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kleinz
Annabel
Jacob Kleinz
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Riverdale
Amieto Cicognani
United States
Kileinz
Pontifical College, Josephinum
Worthington
Ohio
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C
Josephinum
North American
Pontifical College Josephinum
American Catholic Philosophical Association
Assumption Council
Knights of Columbus
Columbus
Monsignor Kleinz
St. Mary’s Church
Archdiocese of
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Monsignor
Kleinz
The
Apostolic Delegate
James
Margaret
Kathleen Kleinz
Edward Waters
John N. Weiler
Edward Baseheart
Matthias Hoffman
Quigley Preparatory Seminary
Rose
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Edward
Ivanhoe
Frank
Fairfield
Calif
Riverdale to Hire Woman Crossing Guard at Washington School
Riverdale police chief Charles Cook announced plans to hire a woman for a school crossing guard at the intersection of 139th and School Streets in Riverdale. Applicants may contact the police department to fill out an application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Charles Cook
School Streets
District 148 Schools Inspected By State Fire Official
A thorough inspection of all District 148 schools was conducted by Deputy State Fire Marshal Everett Schultz on January 23 and 26. He was joined by local officials including Dalton’s Fire Chief Paul Ripley and district personnel. Schultz will submit recommendations to the school board, which plans to install a new alarm system at Franklin, Lincoln and Washington schools and begin extinguisher training for all teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Schultz
Marshal Schultz
Dalton
Paul Ripley
Earle LaGesse
William Seckman
Robert Newgren
Riverdale
Herb Schmidt
William J. Connor
William Menzelaar
Franklin
Lincoln
Washington
Kiwanis Pancake Queen Crowned at Riverdale Dal ton event
Linda Thornton was named Pancake Queen at the Riverdale-Dalton Kiwanis Club pancake day held at the K of C Hall. About 1,000 attendees enjoyed 5 000 pancakes and 4 000 sausages as 1,200 cups of coffee were served. William Miller and George Gentzle built the grill for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale-Dalton Kiwanis Club
K. of C. Hall
Tracy
Riverdale
Arthur W. Ruff
Linda Thornton
K of C. Hall
Sheryl Sue Herman
Donna Kay Johnson
Pat Gaskins
Larry Flynn
Sea Scouts and Girl Mariners
Kiwanis
Key Club
Thornton Township High School
R-D Kiwanis
Quaker Oats Cerenany
Hunding Dairy
Oelerich and Barry Company
Kiwanis Club
George Gentzle
Warren Miller
al Ohlsen
Ivanhoe Reformed Church to Start Youth Series
The Ivanhoe Reformed Church will begin a February sermon series for young people titled Problems of Youth. Rev G Wilterdink leads February 1 Independence February Temptation February 15 Vacation February 22 Way of Life. The James Campbell family joined the church on January 18 with faith confessions for Mr Campbell and daughter Carolyn Lee and Mrs Campbell reaffirming faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe Reformed Church
South Wabash
James Campbell
Three Injured In Riverdale Collision
Riverdale police report three passengers in a taxicab injured in a collision at 134th Street near Consumers Material Corporation on January 22. Injured were Rose Feeney, Sylvia Lehman, and Monterey Putt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
134Th Street
Consumers Material Corporation
Rose Feeney
East 138Th Street
Sylvia C. Lehman
Lansing I Ilinois
Monterey Putt
Ellis
Raymond, Polek
LaGrange
Illinois
Clarence Hammer
East 137Th Street
George Calombaris
Harvey
William Brazius
Homewood
Halsted Streets
Brazius
Calombaris
Carl Stemmelin
East 100Th Place
Brazilis
Brazilus
Discussion Club Recalls Cold War Thoughts at Home
Mr and Mrs R N Ketchum hosted the Sunday Evening Discussion Club on January 17 at 312 W 145th Place. A post supper discussion led by Harlan Bragg explored the Cold War and ideas of a successful life. Attendees included several Chicago and suburban residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Ketchum
W. 145Th Place
Harlan Bragg
P. E. Richards
Tinley Park
John Lamble
Chicago
Cliff Lyon
Herb Landsell
Oak Park
Eston Ellis
Lansing
Homewood
Rs OW. Allen
Thornton
A. L. Rausher
Polio Victim Praises National Foundation Aid
Jean C. Taylor of 531 Engle Street Dalton credits the National Foundation March of Dimes with vital care and braces after polio struck in 1951. Despite paralysis, she returned to work, directs a church choir, teaches music, drives, and manages home duties, crediting the Foundation and her determination for her rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation
Jean C. Taylor
Engle Street
Dalton
Riverdale Ivanhoe Mothers Raise Over $1614
Mrs Sophia Kelderhouse chaired the March of Dimes campaign in Riverdale Ivanhoe where 150 mothers with 18 captains contributed to a total of 1614 dollars 55 cents. Sixty six percent have participated since the event began seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Kelderhouse
Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Richardson
League of Women Voters Discuss Public School Finance
The Riverdale League will meet at Mrs. Robert Smart 14754 Atlantic Dalton at 8 p m February 2 to debate public school finance. The discussion will cover state budget proposals for 1959 1961 and how increases in aid require higher taxes and funding sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters of
Riverdale
Robert Smart
Atlantic
Dalton
Loren Rasplica
Iinois
Minois
Howard McCaleb
James C. Mitchell
Public School Finance Committee
Washington-Jefferson PTA To Hold Founder's Day
The Washington-Jefferson PTA of District 19 meets Thursday February 5 at 8 pm at Washington School. A Founder's Day candlelight ceremony will be held with past presidents invited. Illinois Central Mainliner Cheerleaders provide entertainment. refreshments served by Washington and Jefferson kindergarten mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Jefferson Pta
Washington School
Illinois Central Mainliner
Cheraliers
Washington and Jefferson
Bowen PTA Breakfast For Scholarship Fund
The Bowen P T A plans a scholarship fund breakfast on February 10 from 9 to 11 am in the School Kitchen at 137th Place and State Street Riverdale. Mrs Caroline Sutherland chairs the event and seeks donations of coffee cakes and rolls from PTA members and invites Riverdale and Dalton residents to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Parent Teacher Association
District 19
137Th Place
State Street
Riverdale
Caroline Sutherland
PTA
Dalton
Boy Burned by Grease At Home Incident
Ten year old Paul Klecha of 14308 Parnell Avenue was treated at Thomson Clinic for second degree burns after hot grease spilled on him at home on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Klecha
Parnell Avenue
Thomson Clinic
Dolton Methodist Church To Consecrate New Addition
The Dolton Methodist Church will hold consecration services Sunday February 1 at 4 pm for its newly completed educational addition. Dr. Frank Countryman district superintendent will officiate with Rev. D J Schuyleman Rev. Ray Kelley sharing in the services. An hour of refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Methodist Church
Grant and Sheridan
Frank Countryman
Chicago Southern District
The
Methodist Church
D. J. Schuyleman
Ivanhoe Community
Landon Gardiner
Kanawha
John Garrett
John Kliefoth
New Dolton Property Owners Meeting Set for Friday
New Dolton Property Owners announce a meeting on Friday January 30 at 8 PM at secretary Ed Enright’s home 20 W Sibley. Dues are 32 per year with renewals 1. President Ray Sages will announce spring and summer activities including the annual picnic at Dalton Park. Bob Martin vice president will report on children and youth development programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Ed Enright
W. Sibley
Ray Sages
Dalton Park
Bob Martin
Dolton and Riverdale Fire Calls Reported
Dolton firefighters responded to a January 22 car fire at the Dolton News Agency caused by an faulty oil stove. Riverdale crews were summoned January 24 to a car fire in the Acme Steel lot owned by R Vaile of Homewood, started by a kerosene lamp under blankets to keep the engine warm. A second January 24 blaze in a Chicago owned car at 134th Street and Wentworth Avenue had an undetermined origin. Riverdale extinguished it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Volunteer Fire Department
Dolton
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
R. Vaile
Homewood
Acme Steel
C. Spoolstar
Chicago
134Th Street
Wentworth Avenue
South Holland Accident Prompted Police Investigation
South Holland police investigated an January 26 collision at 162nd and the Calumet Expressway. A Joliet driver LeRoy Colmar skidded on icy pavement and hit Albany Lessare of Calumet City. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
144Th and
Lowe Avenue
William Bestow
Normal Avenue
Hans Rotharmel
144Th Street
South Holland
162Nd
Calumet
LeRoy Colmar
Joliet
Albany Lessare
Calumet City
India Missionary To Speak At Community Reformed Church
Miss Lillian Smies who spent 19 years in India will deliver the mission sermon next Sunday February 1 at 11 am at the Community Reformed Church in Dalton Lincoln School. She trained as a nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago before her India work. Everyone is invited to hear her religious experience. Sunday school is at 9 45 am morning worship 11 am and evening worship at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Smies
India
Christian Medical College Hospital
Community Reformed Church
Dalton
Lincoln School
Miss Smies
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Services Today For Mrs. Anna Kurz
Anna Marie Kurz 75 of 13716 Lindiana Ave died January 26 after a short illness. Survived by husband Peter J Kurz three daughters three sons and 12 grandchildren. Funeral January 29 at Community Mortuary to St Marys Church with High Mass and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Kurz
Lindiana Ave
Siete Eeen
Riverdale
Spencer Post Womans Relief Corps
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
Dalton-Riverdale
Quincy College
Edward
William
Patrick
Mary
Michael
Walter
St.Mary’s Church
John Weiler
Mt., Olivet Cemetery
Gasoline Truck Fire in South Holland
A Central West Oil truck caught fire in front of the South Holland Trust and Savings Bank at about 930 AM on January 26. The South Holland Volunteer Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze with foam chemical. Driver Robert Young of South Bend Indiana escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland Volunteer Fire Department
Central West Oil Company
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
South Holland Fire Department
Robert Young
South Bend
Indiana
Galaxy of Stars Variety Show At THS Gym
Two performances this Saturday night in the Thornton Township High School gym Har vey feature the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under Warren Covington Andy Williams Dickey Doe and the Donts Bet E Martin Foraster Brothers Bobby Dean Vince Martin Loyd Price Billy Falbo Tidy Arnold with master of ceremonies Dan Sorkin Hollywood stars will appear both shows General admission tickets cost 250 each no reserved seating With 7 pm and 9 30 pm starts each lasting about one hour 45 minutes Proceeds benefit the South Suburban Junior football league and Riverdale Delton teams were named in the league lineup. Tickets available at The Pointer Herops Daves Place and area vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galaxy of Stars
Thornton Township High School
Harvey
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Warren Covington
Andy Williams
Dickey Doe
The
Don'ts
Bet E. Martin
Foraster Brothers
Bobby Dean
Vince Martin
Loyd Price
Billy Falbo
Tidy Arnold
Dan Sorkin
Chicago
Foster Brothers
Dean
Martin
Price
Falbo
Mr. Dillon
Old Gray Goose
And
Stagger Lee
Riverdale
Delton
Thornton Township
Edith Dolton Pioneer Resident Dies at 80
Edith J. Dolton 80 of 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, died January 23 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral Jan 27 at Crown Funeral Home with Rev. Forrest Hergert officiating. Interment Mt. Greenwood. Born March 18 1878 in Dolton, she long ran The Woodshed restaurant and was active in civic groups including Alliance of Business and Professional Women and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith J. Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Andrew H. Dolton
Dolton
St. Francis Hospital
Crown Funeral Home
Forrest Hergert
Dolton Methodist Church
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
George
Flora Delton
Lloyd A
Jack) Delton
Chicago
Frank A. Delton
Isabelle
Miss Delton
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Celestia
Order of the Eastern Star
Harvey
Dalton Park Board
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Father Kleinz
Pinta Council
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
154Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
God
Catholic Action
Frank Ellement
St. Judes
James Graves
Steger
131St
Dewey Rhodes
Ingleside Avenue
138Th
Atlantic Streets
Donald Jennings
Atlantic St
138Th Street
George Olson
Worth, Ill
Olson
Evelyn Vetterick
Bowen P.T.A. Plan
Breakfast For ‘Scholarship Fund
Galaxy of Stars Show
WCFL
Frederick Kasten
Oz Dalton
Hon Walter
Walter Motels
Town and Country Motels
New Dolton
South Holland Accident
Anna Kurz
Edith Dolton
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