Dolton Joins Suburban Two-Way Police Radio System
Dolton adopts the Cook County highway two way radio system to link with Riverdale Lansing and Dalton and plans to outfit a new squad car for use within 80 days. Chief Heidenrich notes improved reciprocity and traffic enforcement on Sibley Boulevard as a priority. The old car 499 becomes 174 and Lieut Mulhausen aids setup.
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Dolton
Cook County
Homewood
Charles T. Heidenrich
Dottom Board
Sibley Boulevard
Heidenrich
Cook County Highway System
Riverdale
Dalton
Chicago
Lansing
Blue Island
Fred Mulhausen
Safety Council Advises Caution for Summer Motor Trips
The Greater Chicago Safety Council urges motorists to keep clear rear vision by not stacking baggage high, avoid windshield stickers unless required, slow on gravel roads, and pull off the road to view scenery or repair only when safe. Do not stop on curves or hill crests, and use tail and parking lights at night without blocking them.
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Greater Chicago Safety Council
George G. Traver
Boys State Experience Recounted by Donald Dreshall and Bill Haney
Donald Dreshall and Bill Haney describe their 1941 Boys State experience at Springfield representing the Dalton community. The account covers daily city cleanups, moot court, elections, county and state activities, and the trip home to Chicago after diplomas and pins were awarded.
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Donald Dieshall
Bill” Haney
Dalton
American Legion
Springfield
Paul Gall
Donald
Bill
Donald Dreshall
General Assembly
Green
Tomb of
Lincoln
Our
Chicago
Union Station
Legionairres
The
Dolton Police Commissioner Orders Vehicle Checks
Dolton Police Commissioner Dwight Watson ordered officers to issue arrest slips to car owners without 1941 tags and to enforce parking rules requiring right wheels within 12 inches of the curb on state highways. He warned about violations for cars with more than one spotlight and noted the two way system will not affect local calls to Dolton 700.
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Dwight Watson
Dolton
Watson
Riverdale Links to County Radio Network for Police Telemetry
Riverdale police join suburban two way radio hookup after installing squad car equipment. Chief Frank Mraz watches the headquarters communication setup at the county highway station. Dalton board approves similar install for its new squad car Tuesday evening. Pointer Photo.
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Frank Mraz
Riverdale
River
Dale
Dalton Board
Pointer
Police Patrol Cuts: Accident Rate Here
Local police reported only one traffic injury over the three day Independence holiday despite record traffic through two villages. A July 4 crash on 188th Street involved Walter L. Averill. a second accident occurred Sunday at Sibley boulevard and Indiana avenue, injuring May Jurkiewicz mildly. Police posted extra officers at key intersections to manage the rush, contributing to the low injury count.
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Walter L. Averill
Yale Avenue
Chicago
188Th Street
188Th
Halsted Streets
Edward Stewart
Theodore Jurkiewicz
Woodbridge Avenue
Harvey
Sibley Boulevard
May Jurkiewicz
Philip G. Thomsen
Thomsen
Frank Mraz
Riverdale
Charles T. Heidenrich
Clarence Pfotenhauer
Dalton Police
Sibley- Indiana
Grover Cogswell
Alfred Kort
Sibley
Cottage Grove
Ait
138Th
Halsted Street
Parish Softball League Action Returns After Break
The San Salvador Knights of Columbus parish league resumes with Holy Rosary Irish and St Anthony LeRoses tied at 9–2 atop the standings. Susnis St Salomen and Royers St Louis Frenchmen sit at 8–4, with games tonight at Palmer Park featuring Holy Rosary Slovak No 1 versus Holy Rosary Trish and Royers versus LeRoses St Anthony Holy Name.
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San Salvador
Knights of Columbus
Father Keough
Holy Rosary Irish
LeRoses
St. Anthony
Susnis
St. Salomen
Royer
St. Louis
Holy Rosary
Palmer Park
St. Anthony Holy Name
S. S. Peter and Paul
All Saints
Honor Young Riverdale Bride at Shower
A bridal shower honoring Mrs. William Reitz former Miss Elaine Deichen was held Friday evening June 27 in Riverdale. Attending guests included Mrs. D. Arndt Mrs. P. Busch Mrs. J. Busch Mrs. C. Busch Mrs. H. Busch Mrs. A. Deckman and many others with co hosts Mrs. George Busch and Mrs. Henry Schmal.
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William Reitz
Elaine Deichen
Pointer
D. Arndt
P. Busch
J. Busch
C. Busch
H. Busch
A. Deckman
P. Keck
Klass
Alvina Kaiser
J Lahti
W. Wulff
Dorothy Wiebke
G. Wulff
C. Christian
A. Haverman
Adeline Laube
Alvina Schneider
F. Treftz
A. Thies
Jane Warren
P. Palos
George Busch
Henry Schmal
Palmer Park Soccer Doubleheader Highlights Local Rivalries
Palmer Park hosts Susnis St Salomea team versus St Willibrord Foresters at Palmer Park and St Mary against Holy Rosary Slovak Holy Name at 117th and Calumet Avenue.
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Palmer Park
Susnis
St. Salomea
St. Willibrord Foresters
St. Mary
Holy Rosary
Holy Name
117Th and
Calumet Avenue
Dolton Board Rejects Spina Cafe License
The Dolton village board, in a special session, unanimously denied Della Zadeikus a license to reopen the Spina Cafe on Michigan City road near Sibley boulevard. Spina faced federal charges after reopening without a license and was previously jailed. the board cited protests and Spina’s ongoing indictment in its decision.
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Dolton Village
Della Zadeikus
Spina
Michigan City Road
Sibley Boulevard
Dalton
Village Board
Cogswell
Dwight Watson
Watson
L. Edward Brookfelt
Brookfelt
Diekmann
Robert C. Haney
Spina Cafe
Spira
Zadeikus
Thas
Hastings
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Safety Council
Dolton Police Commissioner
Parish
Legion Carnival
American Legion Carnival
Miss American Legion
Peoples
Roseland
Cousins Jewelery
Legion
Leona Kovaleski
East 187Th Place
East 137Th Street
Edith Rampke
137Th Steet
Vivian Fuller
Chicago Street
Lorraine Altringer
138Th Street
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