Dolton Opposes Proposed Sales Tax Increase
Dolton Village President Frederick Kasten rejects the proposal to raise the sales tax from four to 432 cents arguing it would penalize residents who already face heavy tax burdens. He cites last year's real estate tax cut and warns the plan lacks local support while urging cost cuts and voter input.
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Dolton
Frederick Kasten
Chicago
Kastonesid
Chiago
Kasten
Dalton
Mickey Gentzle dies in Michael Reese Hospital
Clarence F. Mickey Gentzle died on June 21 1963 in Michael Reese Hospital after living in Riverdale 15 years He owned Gentzle Shell Service at 142nd and Indiana Ave for 17 years He was active in civic groups and served in World War II as a Army Air Forces turret gunner Funeral services were held at Community Mortuary and interment followed at Chapel Hill Gardens South He survived by his wife Lauranne two sons Graig and Gary and his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Gentzle of Clearwater Florida nonetheless.
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Clarence F. Gentzle
Mickey
Michael Reese
Chicago
E. 141St
Riverdale
Gentzle Shell Service
142Nd
Indiana Ave
Izaak Walton
Community Mortuary
Indiana
Ayec
Lowvale Lodge
William EB. Yandell
Ivanhoe Community
Chapel Hill Gardens South
Lauranne
Graig
Gary
Fred Gentzle
Clearwater
Florida
Man In Space Exhibit Coming To Dolton In July
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce brings the Man In Space exhibit to Dolton for July 4 to 6. The $180,000 science display will show at downtown Dolton July 4 from 1 AM to 9 PM and at Almar Shopping Plaza July 6 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Admission is free with guest tickets from local merchants. Mr and Mrs L Allen Crouv of Dalton welcomed a baby girl June 19 at Ingles Memorial Hospital Harvey.
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Dolton Chamber of Commercce
Dolton
Dalton
Almar
Riverdale Police identify second armed robbery suspect
Frank Cioffi, 28, of 149 E. 35th St., South Chicago Heights, named in a lineup as one of three men in the February 23, 1963 Towne Liquor armed robbery. He posted a $5,000 bond and faces a July 16 preliminary hearing. Robert Carr, 26, of Chicago, was already arrested and indicted.
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Riverdale
Frank Cioffi
E. 35Th St
Chicago Heights
Indiana Ave
Cioffi
Steger
Dirk Pranger
Ronald E. Miles
Charles K. Cook
Ralph Young
Frank Albrecht
Robert Carr
Chicago
Carr
Two Local Boys Attend Wisconsin Summer Music Clinic
Steven Munro of 14901 State Dalton and Steven Vick of 14527 State Riverdale attend the University of Wisconsin Summer Music Clinic in Madison on a two week scholarship from District No. 148 Band Parents Association. They will live on campus in modern dormitories overlooking Lake Mendota and work about six hours daily with top instructors.
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Steven Munro
State
Dalton
Steven Vick
Riverdale
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wisconsin
Band
Lake Mendota
Deadline for Library Petitions in Dolton
Dolton Village Clerk Hans Rall warns residents that Friday June 28 is the filing deadline for petitions for a special library election and for six library director positions. Petitions require 210 to 336 signatures and may be obtained from the village clerk. The election is set for Saturday August 17.
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Dolton
Hans Rall
Last Chance For Free Polio Shots in Dolton
Dolton residents are urged to attend free polio inoculation at Dolton Village Hall on Saturday June 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. Health officials report over 2,700 people inoculated across two Saturdays while shortages prompted last week’s crowd to be turned away. Village Trustee Vern Harms stresses bringing children for protection against poliomyelitis.
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Dolton
Dolton Health Department
Dolton Jaycees
Vern Tlarms
Public Health Department
Harms
Seek Housing Offered for Thornridge High Teachers
Seek Housing Thornridge High School invites area residents with suitable housing for teachers to call VI 9 7010. A list will be compiled and shared with the new teachers.
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Thornridge High School
Free Theatre Tickets Offered To Pointer Subscribers
Beginning with the next edition POINTERPACK offers eight Tri City subscribers a Free Courtesy ticket for two to the Dalton Theatre or Homewood Theatre. Names appear on classified pages and tickets must be picked up within one week of publication.
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Pointer Publications
Tri-City
Dalton Theatre
Homewood Theatre
Pointer
Dolton Fourth of July Parade and Carnival Schedule
Local bands and South Suburban groups join Carmel Quinn and Bob Carroll in the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department parade opening July 2 at 3 30 p m. The parade begins 138th and Edbrook and ends at the Carnival Grounds in Dalton Park. The seven day carnival runs July 2–7 with nightly awards and a grand prize 1963 Ford Galaxie on July 7. Fireworks display is set for July 4 at 10 p m.
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Carmel Quinn
Dorchester Music Hall
Dolton
Finian’s
154Th St
Calumet Expressway
Miss Quinn
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Glocca Morra
Bob Carroll
Chicago
Fiorello
Greenwood Jesters
Ottawa
James J. Zientek
American Legion
Cedar Lake
Gale Conley
138Th
Edbrooke
Lincoln
Chicago St
Dalton Park
Don Clayton
Dolton Fire Department Praised for Swift Rescue
An open letter from Thornridge Swim School thanks Fire Chief Paul Kipley and the Dolton department for rapid action during a swimmer in distress. The school commends the inhalator squad and praises the community service of the fire and police teams.
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Paul Kipley
Dolton
Iinos
Kipley
Thornridge Swim School
POINTER PUBLICATIONS moves deadlines for July Fourth edition
The POINTER announces a one day shift for next week with delivery moved to Monday morning July 4. Advertisers and news contributors accustomed to submitting Monday and Tuesday copy must submit today. Classified ads accepted until noon tomorrow.
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Pointer
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Mickey Gentzle
Clarence Gentzle
144Th St. Riverdale
Wis
Harris
Lincoln School
Bard
Blackhawk
Kankakee
St. Michael’s Chi Angels
Marquette Crusaders
Ill
Chessmen
Giles Yellow Jackets
Jackson Raiders
Fred Glover
Wabash
Little Calumet River
134Th St
South Park Ave
Chromium Mining Co
Riverdale Fire Department
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