Dolton Fears Traffic Situation At Lincoln Park R R Crossing
Dolton officials worry about traffic at the Lincoln Park railroad crossing as a Kiddie Parade draws 146 youngsters. Organizer Norman Mac Kay notes the event raised $146 in prizes and participants from Dolton and Riverdale showcase floats and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Lincoln
Park R.R
Norman MacKay
Dolton Volunteer Fire Dept
Lori
Karen Eckstrom
Park Are
McHale
Bobby
Linda Moline
Langley
Barry
Brian Hughes
Ellis
Kenny Thomas
Michigan
Monroe
Donna Raiman
University
Ronald Stonecipher
Champlain
Ind
Carol Marco
Riverdale
Warning System Fund Drive Nears New Target
Col. Donald E. Cleghorn reports the Dalton Civil Defense Warning System Fund has reached 2925.58 dollars and is expected to surpass the 3000 dollar mark after remaining commitments. Federal forms are in, approved by the Illinois Civil Defense Agency, with Region 4 in Battle Creek awaiting final approval before bids open. Dolton residents and local business are thanked for their support and progress will be updated through final installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Cleghorn
Dalton Civil Defense Organization
Illinois Civil Defense Agency
Region 4
Battle Creek
Michigan
Cleghorn
Dolton
Theatre Tickets Courtesy Notice for Tri-City Subscribers
Pointer Publications lists eight Tri-City subscribers each Thursday in classifieds. Find your name and receive a courtesy ticket for two to Holton or Homewood Theatres. Call office by 5 pm, pickup within a week, valid at Dalton or Homewood Theatres for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Publications
Tri-City
Car Crash at 144th and Halsted Leaves Two Injured
Martin Rusk age 18 of 11 W Jalstin Harvey and Henry Meyer age unknown of 711 E 158th South Holland were injured in a two car collision at the 144th Halsted intersection around 6 30 pm They were transported to Ingalls Memorial Hospital Rusk was northbound on Halsted Meyer westbound on 144th It was unclear who ran the red light Both vehicles sustained heavy damage The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department and Chief Herb Schmidt contained a gas leak and cleaned the roadway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rusk
Jalstin Harvey
Henry H. Meyer
158Th
South Holland
144Th
Halsted
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Rusk
Meyer
144Th Street
Riverdale
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Herb Schmidt
Riverdale Village Picnic Promises Prizes and Games
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Village Picnic with over $1,500 in prizes. Events include races for all ages two and up, a baseball game between the chamber and board of trustees, a water fight by the fire department wives, a limbo contest open to all, and free soft drinks and ice cream bars for children on Sunday in August.
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Riverdale Village
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Riverdale Board of Trustees
Riverdale Fire Department
Riverdale
Riverdale Police Outing Set For August at Cherry Hills
The Riverdale Police Department will hold an outing on August 7 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Flossmoor, with golf and a dinner dance. Tickets available from officers or the police station at 142nd and Stewart.
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Riverdale
Cherry Hills Country Club
Imst
Kedzie
Flossmoor
142Nd
Stewart
NLRB Orders Acme to Re hire 23 Guards With Back Pay
The NLRB requires Acme Steel to reinstate twenty three plant guards laid off on April 1 1962 with back pay about two hundred thousand dollars and cancel a fifteen month contract with Katie Service. Whittemore found union support and warned against actions to deter membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLRB
Acme
Acme Steel Company
National Labor Relations Board
Charles W. Whittemore
Katie Service
Whittemore
United Plant Guard Workers of America
Harold A. Katz
Vacation Church School registrations planned in Riverdale
Immanuel United Church of Christ and the Delton Methodist Churches outline a two week Vacation Church School from July 15 to 26 with daily sessions 9 30 to 11 45 am on weekdays A final registration day is set for July 15 and another on July 22 from 9 to 9 30 am at Dalton Methodist Church Grand and Sheridan Ages 3 to 14 may attend with a two week fee of 1 dollar theme Christ s Way My Way A statue valued at $80 was stolen from 1413 Wabash Riverdale July 1 police report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Delton
Fillippo
Wabash
Riverdale
Petition Circulation For Dolton Electric Crossing Gates
The Delton POINTER reports a drive to keep a watchman at the Lincoln and Park crossing to operate new electric gates with signals. City officials cite previous gate jams and seek Illinois Commerce Commission action with a August 7 hearing to push for manual watchman control and safe operation. Residents are urged to sign petitions and submit them to the Dolton Municipal Office or The POINTER office.
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Delton Pointer
Delton
Lincoln
Park Ave
Delton Village
Indiana Harbor Belt
Baltimore and Ohio
Indiana and
140Th Ft
Lincoln and
Park
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Dolton
Lincoln & Park
Illinois Commerce Commission
Indiana Harbor Bell and B. & O
Lincoln and Park
No Increase In Dolton's Tax Rate
Dolton officials announce the 1963 64 budget keeps the tax rate at the prior year level. Trustee Wesley Lane notes continued reductions and lower spring bills. The plan includes phase two street improvements funded mainly by Motor Fuel Tax revenue and possible water restrictions during heat spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Wesley Lane
Finance Committee
Dalton
Lane
142Nd
Chicago Road
Kasten
Army maneuvers at Fort Riley involve Duggan and Simon
Charles F. Duggan Jr. of 20 East 144th Street and Dr. David Simon of 14 East 144th Street, Riverdale, departed on July 1 for maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas. They will be with the 374th Medical Detachment of the Army Reserves for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Duggan Jr
144Th St
David Simon
Riverdale
Fort Riley
Kaw
Army
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Blue Island
130Th
Ashland
Northern Illinois Gas Co
Pointer
Bulletin
Chamber
Lord Chesterfield
145Th St
Richard Mook
Joseph
Lofrano
Kensington
Chicago
140Th and Park
Indiana Ave
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