Village to dump refuse at Dalton site after June 1 close
Village Trustee Ralph Berg announced Burning Village will dispose of village garbage at the Chicago Land Fill at 138th and Cottage Grove after the Dalton dump closes June 1. Only solid fill will be deposited. air pollution abatement and a study of disposal options, including incineration, will follow over three months.
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Dalton
Ralph Berg
Berg
Chicago Land Fill
138Th
Cottage Grove
Chicago
Riverdale and Dalton Village Boards Postpone Meetings
Riverdale Village Board postpones the next regular meeting to Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. in the municipal building at 142nd and Stewart. Regular meetings normally occur on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Dalton Village Board of Trustees reschedules its meeting to Monday, June 10 instead of Tuesday, June 11.
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Riverdale
Riverdale Voters Set Bid Date for 144th Street Repair
Riverdale plans a three block improvement on 144th Street funded by motor fuel tax allotments. Plans are submitted to Illinois for approval and bids will be advertised after state clearance. The project includes tearing up old concrete, new base with black top, curbs and repaired sewers with 20 foot lanes and left turns.
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144Th Street
Riverdale
Ilinois
44Th Street
Robert Selvig
Atlantic Street
144Th
145Th Streets
Shooting Meet at Riverdale Range Underway
The Illinois Police Association Indoor Spring Match runs from June 5 to 6 at the Riverdale Police Department range, a 3 shot 10 stow 10 timed and 1 rapid event under Camp Perry rules. Simultaneous meets occur at five other Illinois ranges. Chief Charles K. Cook says 180 trophies and prizes will be awarded with pins or patches for all shooters.
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Illinois Police Association
Riverdale
Camp Perry
Illinois
Chicago
Soldiers Field
Westchester
Des Plaines
Highland Park
Granite City
United Fund Adopts Western Theme For October Campaign
The United Fund of Riverdale plans a federated drive on October 16 using the U-Four brand. House to house solicits will be done by 18 organizations and church groups on Round Up Day. The UF campaign committee includes Milton Coyle and Harriet Carver as co chairs with members such as Howard Anderson Michael Grégory and Betty McDonald. Local artist created posters and stickers for the drive along with Boy Scout Troop 3222 building a parade float.
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U-4
United Fund of Riverdale
United Fund of Riverdale, Inc
U.F.R
Milton Coyle
Harriet Carver
Howard Anderson
Michael Grégory
Marie Ann Davis
Rita Zioncheck
Doreen Corsello
Howard Douglas
Edward Wragg
Kennedy McConnel
Betty McDonald
Ralph Johnson
Boy Scout Troop No. 3222
United Civic Party Reports Expenditures in Dalton Election
The United Civic Party of Dalton released its final campaign receipts and expenditures after the April 16 village election. Receipts totaled 703.86 with 696.50 from individuals and 7.36 from the Village Independent Party. disbursements amounted to 667.95, including school rental for calls and meetings, printing, notices, secretarial work, and postage. Cash on hand stood at 36.81.
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United Civic Party of
Dalton
Village Independent Party
Free Polio Shots at Dolton Village Hall Draw 1009 Doses
The Dolton Village Hall hosted a free polio vaccination drive from 1 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Paul A. Rosborough supervising Nurses Cele Goss and Jana Parry administering 1,009 inoculations. The June 15 session will repeat the program aided by the Dolton Jaycees and Village Board Public Health Department.
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Dalton
Paul A. Rosborough
Cele Goss
Jana Parry
Dolton Village
Riverdale Declares Clean-Up Week June Ninth
President Edward L. Ripley proclaims June 9 through 15 as Clean-Up Week in Riverdale. Public Works will collect discarded furniture and debris, urging residents not to wait until the last day for pickups.
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Edward L. Ripley
Riverdale
Department of Public Works
Thornton High Plans Remedial English In Summer Session
The summer program offers Remedial English for incoming students who struggle with English and grammar. Registration is Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and 11, on the first floor of the new wing from 8 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Classes begin Thursday, June 13.
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Thornton Township
Clifton Satterthwaite
Thornton
Dolton Park District Announces Summer Registrations
The Dolton Park District opens registrations for its summer program on Saturday June 8 at the Dolton Park Administration Building Waterman School and Roosevelt School from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ages eight through high school can enjoy outdoor activities and indoor crafts for 50 cents per child for the summer. Swimming instruction and recreational swimming will be added at Thornridge High School for ages seven through 15 with hours 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and a total eight week fee of 1 per child. Tiny tot registrations for ages four to seven occur on June 10 and 12 with details to follow.
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Dolton Park District
Dolton Park Administration
Waterman School
Roosevelt School
Thornridge High School
Sandridge Pancake Day Set By Dolton Church
The Sandridge Methodist Church Men's Club will host its third annual Pancake Day on Saturday June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. at the church on Sibley Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in Dolton. Adults may eat all they can for $1, children under 12 pay 50 cents. Tickets available at the door.
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Sandridge Methodist Church
Sibley Blvd
Lincoln
Dolton
Program to include trips and White Sox games
Information on days and times for each person to attend will be issued on registration day. Four trips and attendance at two White Sox games will be part of this year’s program.
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White Sox
Pointer Exhibit At Dalton Municipal Building Opens
A photographic exhibit at the Dalton Municipal Building showcases The POINTER’s images from the past decade including local people and places, with photos of children grown and former uptown buildings now replaced by parking lots. Also displayed is a historical showcase featuring the 1907 POINTER blotter, founder biographical data, and the first bound copy from 1911. The public may view the exhibit in the village hall through Saturday June 15.
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Dalton Municipal Building
Pointer
Dalton
27 Will Graduate Tomorrow Night At St. Pauls
Commencement exercises for St Paul Lutheran School Dalton feature 27 graduates led by guest speaker Rev Doctor Walter Wangerin of Concordia Teachers College River Forest. Public invited. exercises Friday evening June 7 at the school auditorium.
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St. Paul Lutheran School
Dalton
Woman Is Hit By Motorcycle In Riverdale Crash
Mildred Jewell of 14302 Clark St was struck by a motorcycle on Halsted at 143rd last Friday evening May 31 and taken to St Francis Hospital for an arm injury. The motorcycle driver Jerry Kamin 18 of 10786 Peoria Chicago and his passenger Dorothy ODonnell 12357 Ashland Ave Chicago were also hospitalized. Kamin injured right heel and ODonnell suffered head, left arm and leg injuries. Kamin stated Jewell hesitated before moving toward the oncoming bike and the brake handle may have caught her. The bike slid and the driver was thrown into Halsted, the passenger to the curb.
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Riverdale
Halsted
143Rd Street
Mildred Jewell
Clark St
St. Francis Hospital
Jerry J. Kamin
Peoria
Chicago
Dorothy O’donnell
Ashland Ave
Kamin
Jewell
Halstedst
Dog Tags On Sale At Dalton Police Station
Dalton police station sells dog licenses in effect since May 1 1963. Buyers must show proof of rabies vaccination at purchase. Tags cost 2 dollars. The greater part of progress is the desire to progress.
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Dalton
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