Mourned Delton Officer Harold Koehneke Murdered in Gary Gang Attack
Harold Koehneke, a 26 year old Delton motorcycle officer, was killed Friday night after stopping a speeding car with four men from Gary. Gunfire followed a car chase ending near the Panhandle crossing. Suspects Toney Burba Peter Burba Frank Puinti and Morris Puinti were later arrested. Morris Pianti remained at large. The community held a large funeral as police cordoned surrounding towns and counties to pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer Tarold Koehneke
Delton
Gary
Ind
Ehlert
Koehncke
Jacob Lotz
Zerman
Candyland
Norman Ehlert
Albert Knuth
Milton Krueger
Peter Karambelus
Harold
Mouman
Chicago Street
Krueger
Ile
Knuth
Dll
Norman
144Th Street
Inwin Avenue
Fred Slagen
Tagen Yard
Toney Burba
van Buren Street
Peter Burba
Frank Puinti
Morris Puinti
Tony Burba
Pendleton
Reformatory
Moci- Point
Burba
Tamewood
Bachmann
Dalton
Calumet River
Burnham
Jimmy Weber
Calumet City
Harvey
Grand
Morris Pianti
Harold Koehneke
Riverdale
Henry Koehneke
Fred Ehlert, Jr
Jolton
Tiarold
Imimanual Church
Tle
Doldale Lodge
LO. O. Fi
Chicave
South Gend
Hammiond
Dana Habor
Fast
Calumet
Chicago
Hazel Crest
Tlinois
Cook
Tehway
Harry
Gabis
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Helen
Dalton Village Board Review Calls For Band Sale Proposal
The Dalton Village board held a regular meeting with all members present. A committee from the Dalton Community Band proposed selling instruments to the new band to cut costs, and the plan was tabled for consideration. The band was granted permission to use Washington avenue for a Monday concert.
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Dolton
Dickerman
Dalton Community Band
L. EK. Brookfelt
American Legion
Washington Avenue
Sehnoor
First National Bank of
Dalton
Earffmeyer
Dickelman
Maurer
American Tr. & T. Co
A. C. Wesse
Weber
144Th Place
Public Service Co. Health
Shepard Drive
Monroe Street
Schnoor
South Uwolland Board
Delton
South Holland
South Holland Board
B. & Co. Co.t. RR. Panhandle
Fined for Dumping Offensive Matter in Tuttle Building
Varry Gray, a contractor, was arrested by Riverdale police for dumping animal offal in a clay hole at the Tuttle Building site. In a venue change at Judge Heidenreich’s court, he was fined $25 and costs with a three day cessation warning. Attorney Paul Kink defended him. Herbert Zorn represented the village. A lost shoe on Kanawha or Park is aid to be found by returning to 128 Kanawha avenue.
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Varry Gray
Tuttle
Riverdale
Heidenreich
Dalton
Paul Kink
Herbert Zorn
Tuttle Brick Co
Kanawha
Park Avenue
Kanawha Avenue
Dolton
Local and Personal News From Riverton and Vicinity
Mrs Rose Benjamin returns from three week vacation with relatives in Kankakee Clifton and Ashkum and attends the funeral of cousin Mrs Joseph Hubert of Kankakee IL. Mr and Mrs Wm J Haney and family plan a Wisconsin Summit Lake vacation. Mrs Loren Mepinnis of Dalton improves after illness. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs James Kleinz Blue Island at Ingalls Memorial hospital. H D Lentfer and George Tuch Sr celebrate birthday at Shadow Lawn. Mrs Conrad Kern and daughter Lucille enjoy a Great Lakes boat trip. Fred Brand recovering from blood poisoning. Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt return from seven weeks with Hiatt parents in Dolton. Carl Hartman become parents of a baby girl born July 27. Peter Kurz Jr John Kleinz James McDonald vacationing at Hudson Lake Indiana. Boys and Girls Clubs of St Marys church hold beach party at Miller Beach. Mrs Rose Smith and family to visit Carnegie Pa Lockport and Buffalo. W C T U to meet at Dolton park August 4. Harvey Olsen injures head after car crash at Twin City garage. charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Rose Benjamin
Kankakee
Clifton
Ashbum
Joseph Hubert
Wm. J. Haney
William
Robert
Antigo
Wisconsin
Summit Lake
Lawplade County
Mr. Haney Sr
R. Ry
Haney
Loren Mepinnis
Dalton
James Kleinz
Blue Island
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
H. D. Lentfer
George Tuch
Shadow Lawn
Momenve
Conrad Kern
Lucille
Great Lakes
Niagara Falls
Fred Brand
Normal Avenue
R. Hess
Frank Hiatt
Phoenix
Ariz
Hiatt
John Rowan
Carl Hartman
Peter Kurz, Jr
John Kleinz
James McDonald
James McLaughlin
Hudson Lake
Ind
St. Mary’s Church
Miller Beach
Rose Smith
H. 137Th Street
Rose Marie
William Andrew
Carnegie
Lockport
Buffalo
New York
Riverdale
Mast
Dolton Park
Harvey Olsen
Cottage Grove Avenue
C. & E. I. Gates
Twin City
Dr. Thomson
Riverdale Delinquent Assessments Turned to County Treasurer
Delinquent special assessments in the Village of Riverdale will be turned over to the County Treasurer July 29. All who can are urged to pay now to avoid further exposure and penalties. A. R. Lambert, 12-2 Collector, Village of Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
A. R. Lambert
Notice to all witnesses in Dolton shooting case
Dolton Police seek all persons who witnessed the fatal shooting of Officer Harold Koehneke or the assailants flight to report to the Dolton Police Department. Return your name, even if already given, to assist investigation. Chief Fred T. EFNLERT urges prompt cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Koehneke
Dolton Police Department
Dolton 700
American Legion Band to perform open air concert in Dolton
The American Legion Community Band of Dolton plans an open air concert Monday at 8 15 p.m. on Washington street beside the Dalton Theatre. Admission is free with no collection. Captain William Hansen will conduct the 38 member ensemble, backed by lighting and event support from the Paul Gall Post. More than 500 residents attended the March 3 concert and are expected to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion-Community
Dolton
Washington Street
Dalton Theatre
L. Edward Brookfelt
Karl Meginis
R. L. White
Dalton Village
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Willian Hansen
Chicago
Henry Mohr and Harbor officers in gunfire clash
Henry Mohr and three Indiana Harbor special police officers were involved in a gunfight Friday night near the Main street crossing. Bullets hit Mohr in the hip and shattered windshield of Jacob DeBok, who fled in his car as shots rang out. Mohr was hospitalized and released after a recovery period. two Harbor officers were later arrested and then released on bond. A lost green purse on Park avenue offers reward.
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Indiana Harbor
Henry Mohr
Clarence Wesse
William Reich
Adolph Matthisen
Will Reich
Jacob DeBok
Dalton
Paul Sehmiedt
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
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Harold Koehncke
Jane
Gary Tloudhims
Dolton Board
Charles Murphy
Fred T.efnlert
Dolton Theatre
Harbor A. R. Special Police
Dalton Village Hall
Pennsylvania Depot
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