Dorchester Club to Host Star Studded Opening Night Show
Dorchester Cabana Club kicks off with an aquacade and ice show headlined by Adolph Kiefer and Michael Kirby. WGN TV airs a live 8 to 8:30 p.m. telecast from 154th Street. Five Miss Chicago finalists, Eva Gabor appearances, and the Crosby brothers add to the gala, with poolside water ballets, diving acts, and an ice skating revue directed by Kirby.
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Dorchester Cabana Club
154Th St
Calumet Expressway
Dorchester
Wgn-Tv
Adolph Kiefer
Michael Kirby
Henning E. Johnson
M.c’s
Chicago
Herb Lyon
Eva Gabor
Drury Lane Theater
Four Crosby Boys
Chez Paree
Dorchester Club
Michael Kinby
Henri Lyon
Bud Dinwiddie
Florida
Jend
Dorchester Club Extends Summer Vacation Plan
The Dorchester Club in Dolton invites residents of Bolton South Holland and Riverdale to join a Family Vacation Membership. A two week all inclusive rate is offered to local families with a view to converting to full membership if they choose. Tri City Area residents may participate and those without invitations should contact Mr Bay or Mr Lowrey at the club.
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Dorchester
Dolton
Bolton
South Holland
Riverdale
Arch Walker
Community Services Committee
Walker
Tri-City
Bay
Lowrey
Child Injured In Collision In Chicago Street Crash
Four year old George H. Harris Jr. of 9630 Green Street Chicago was treated at St Francis hospital for a nose injury after his father's car was struck from behind by Mary L. Marcotte of 12029 Parnell Avenue on June 17 at 138th and Ashland Avenue. Police say Harris stopped for a red light and Marcotte released the brake thinking the light had turned green.
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George H. Harris, Jr
Green Street
Chicago
St. Francis Hospital
Mary L. Marcotte
Parnell Avenue
138Th
Ashland Avenue
Harris
Top's Super Market Burglarized
Delton police report a June 21 burglary at Top's Super Market at Sibley and Cottage Grove. Entry was made through a 14 inch diameter hole cut in the roof. About 60 cartons of cigarettes were missing. inventory was not fully checked at the time of the report.
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Delton
Sibley
Cottage Grove
South Holland boy wounded by watchman gun at Dalton store
Robert B. Gilley, 14, of 14726 Riverside Drive, South Holland, lay in critical condition at Ingalls Memorial hospital after a head injury from a .45 caliber pistol fired at a Dalton shopping center. Vernon Melan, 24, watchman of 2718 North Sheffield Avenue, said he was trying to remove a chambered bullet when the weapon fired. Melan was questioned and jailed on bond as investigators and a judge reviewed conflicting statements.
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Robert B. Gilley
Riverside Drive
South Holland
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Dalton
W. Sibley Boulevard
Vernon Melan
Sheffield Avenue
Melan
Gilley
South Holland Man Killed In Crash
Lester C. Haskins, 27, of 16303 Prairie Avenue South Holland, and James Helms, 21, of 18007 Glen Oak Road Lansing, were killed when a driver ran a red light at Sibley and Torrence Avenue Calumet City. Witnesses say Helms was speeding south and hit Haskins after Haskins began moving. both cars traveled about 165 feet.
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Lester C. Haskins
Prairie Avenue
South Holland
James Helms
Glen Oak Road
Lansing
Sibley
Torrence Avenue
Calumet City
Helms
Torrence
Haskins
Ivanhoe Park Activities and Classes Schedule
Handcraft for girls and boys by age with times on Mon and Wed sessions. Tumbling, tennis, softball, archery, badminton, volleyball, and teen open gym available Tue Thu 1 to 5 pm at the Fieldhouse. Indoor and outdoor games offered. signups encouraged.
Lorimer Memorial Baptist to Dedicate New Church
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church moves into its new building at 14801 Lincoln Avenue Dalton. Ribbon cutting by Robert Hines, key presented to Raymond Adair at 6 30 pm Sunday. Open House 8 00 pm with tours and refreshments hosted by deacons and wives.
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Lorimer Memorial Baptist
Lorimar Memorial Baptist Church
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Robert Hines
Raymond Adair
Roy Meeder
Samuel McDill
Herbert Hurford
Public Hearing on Dolton Shopping Center Continued
Dolton Zoning Board of Appeals held a June 22 hearing on Greenwood Avenue and Sibley Boulevard for a proposed shopping center. After discussion the hearing was continued to July 6 after planning commission approval and transfer to the zoning board. The site lies between Greenwood Road west, 146th Street north, Ellis and Dobson Avenues east, and Sibley Boulevard south.
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Dolton Zoning Board of Appeals
Greenwood Avenue
Sibley Boulevard
Planning Commission
Village of
Dalton
Zoning Board of Appeals
Greenwood Road
146Th Street
Ellis and Dobson Avenues
Riverdale Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Paul Reich Sr of 7 East 137th Place marked their Golden Anniversary with a June 21 celebration in Riverdale Park fieldhouse. About 100 guests attended a buffet and dance with music by the Santells, grandson Hubert a member. Reich retired after 35 years at Hales and Hunter. They have a daughter Mrs Ernst Ehlert a son Paul W and five grandchildren.
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Paul Reich
East 137Th Place
Riverdale Park
Santells
Hubert
Reich
Hales & Hunter
Ernst Ehlert
Paul W
Lindell's Service Announces Anniversary Winners
Harry Lindell's Service marks its tenth anniversary with a June 20 awards event. Winners include David Ehlers for a boys bicycle and F Scagliore for a girls bicycle, plus several other prize recipients listed with addresses.
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Harry Lindell
Sinclair Products
Lindell
David Ehlers
F. Scagliore
Myrtle
Muriel Wernicke
Forest Ave
C. Wolfe
Michigan
Jeff Wagner
Lincoln
Dorothy VerWey
Kanawha
Fred Lundquist
Ingleside Ave
Ann Shipe
Tracy
EB. Koppers
Calumet
Peter Conway
East 145Th St
A. King
Riverside Dr
Tom Hangh
So. Kumbark
Girl Injured in Parking Lot Accident
Gayle Blais a 15 year old of Hazelcrest was injured with leg and internal injuries when a car was backed into by Gloria Piacente in Sewart's Drive Inn lot on June 21. Piacente blamed a reverse gear miscue while Robert Schmidt of Harvey drove a backed car. Blais stood by Schmidt's vehicle and was hurt. She was treated at St Francis Hospital.
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Gayle Blais
Wood Street
Hazelcrest
Sewart’s Drive Inn
Riverdale
Gloria Piacente
W. 27Th Street
Chicago Heights
Robert Schmidt
Lexington Street
Harvey
Schmidt
St. Francis Hospital
Community Reformed Church Sets Congregation Meeting
The Community Reformed Church will hold a congregational meeting after the 7 p.m. service to review plans for a new church, with construction expected to begin in July or August. Holy Communion will be served during the 11 a.m. service and at 6:30 p.m. before the evening service. Community members are urged to attend.
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Community Reformed Church
Little League Auxiliary To Meet Monday
The Women's Auxiliary of the Riverdale Dalton Little League will hold a meeting at the American Legion Hall 600 West 138th Street Riverdale on Monday June 29 at 1 pm.
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Little League Auxiliary
Riverdale-Dolton
Little League
American Legion Hall
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
Pam
Dolton Fourth of July Celebration Run by Volunteer Fire Dept
The Dolton Volunteer Fire Department hosts its fifteenth annual Fourth of July celebration with water fights parade carnival and fireworks funded by the department. Proceeds support station projects and equipment upgrades while residents enjoy low fire insurance rates and volunteer service without pay. John Dalle parade chairman says 30 floats have entered and invites more entries. contact Viking 9 2696 for details.
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Dolton
Central Fire Station
Fire Department
Dalton
John Dalle
Parade
Viking
Dalton Fire Department Annual Carnival Schedule 1959
The Dalton Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual carnival at Victory Lake from June 30 to July 5 with a sequence of youth league matches and elimination rounds. July 4 has no water ball fights and trophies go to first and second place winners. Wm. L. Reaugh chairs the Water Ball Fight Committee.
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Victory Lake
Oak Forest
Matteson
Robert Park
Sauk Village
Dixmoor
East Hazelcrest
Riverdale
Richton Park
Lansing
Chicago Heights
Holbrook
Thornton
Chicago Ridge
Hazelcrest
Crete
Nottingham Park
North Palos
Steger Estates
Wm. L. Reaugh
Riverdale Fire Responds to Multiple June Blazes
Riverdale volunteer fire department tackled a closet toy box blaze at L Reeder 14303 Eggieston Avenue on June 21. A June 16 partition fire at a new home in Pacesetter Gardens 138th and Parnell Avenue was quickly put out. Firefighters also spent two hours on a wood piling blaze under the river bridge at 134th and Indiana Avenue.
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Riverdale
L. Reeder
Eggieston Avenue
Pacesetter Gardens
138Th
Parnell Avenue
River Bridge
134Th
Indiana Avenue
Dolton Civic Association crowns Miss Dolton Fire Department
The Dolton Civic Association held its first Miss Dolton Fire Department contest on June 17 at the Dolton Fire Station. Sharon Macliver was chosen to represent the department in the July 4th parade, with Marianne Maddalozzo as runner-up. Prizes include a gown, tiara, bouquet, and a $25 Dorchester Club gift back.
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Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Marilyn Helenberg
Grant Street
Joyce Maddarozzo
Shepard
Jackie Merwin
Oak Street
Jackie Mottinger
Greenwood Dr
Cynthia Streightif
East 142Nd
Karen Duncan
Dobson Street
Judith Shutter
Irving Avenue
Maddalozzo
Paul Ripley
Powers
Dorchester Club
Kiddy Parade Planned for July Fourth Celebration
Delton volunteer fire department sponsors a Kiddy parade on July 5 at 2 p.m. It will form at Chicago and Monroe Streets and end at Delton Park. Pete Karambelas says every child gets a prize and refreshments. about 23 special prizes to winning contestants. Open to children under 14. any costume style allowed. Contact Pete Karambelas at Viking 8 2996 or Viking 1 1503 for details.
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Delton
Chicago
Monroe Streets
Delton Park
Pete Karambelas
Contac Pete Karambelas
Car Hits Parked Vehicle in South Holland
A car driven by Apert ve Jong of Lansing Illinois struck a parked car owned by Paul E Butter at 155th and Park Lane Ave South Holland on June 21.
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Apert Ve Jong
Lansing
Ilinois
Paul E Butter
Kimbark Avenue
Dalton
155Th
Park Lane Ave
South Holland
Dolton Residents to Get Phone Decals for Emergency Numbers
Dolton residents will receive decals displaying police and department phone numbers. The decals will be placed on home phones for emergency use and were purchased and distributed by the Dalton volunteer fire department.
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Dolton
Police
Fhe
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Woman Injured by Bicycle In Riverdale Incident
Mrs. Alice DeCarla of 108 West 140th Court Riverdale was taken to Thomson Clinic after a girl on a bicycle knocked her to the sidewalk near 143rd and Wentworth Avenue on June 17 injuring her leg.
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Alice DeCarla
140Th Ct
Riverdale
Thomson Clinic
143Rd
Wentworth Ave
Police Chiefs Attend Illinois Association Meeting
Police chiefs Charles Cook of Riverdale Grover Cogswell of Dalton and Douglas Goowens and his wife of South Holland attended the Illinois Police Chiefs Association meeting in Quincy Illinois on June 24 and 25.
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Charles Cook
Riverdale
Grover Cogswell
Dalton
Douglas Goowens
South Holland
Illinois Police Chiefs’ Association
Quincey
Ilinois
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Ivanhoe Park
Don Hescott
Ed. Flaw
Fire Dept
Riverdale Fire
Dolton Civic Association
D.V.F.D. Queen
al Miller
Bob Shackleton
Bud Mabs
Bob Johnston
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