Dolton Board Establishes Precincts and Posts Fire Training
Dolton village trustees approved creating three election precincts to align with county rules, allowing residents to vote for village officials in the same precinct as county elections. They also asked Chief Grover Cogswell to hire two more police sergeants and to seek approval from the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. The board gave preliminary consent to demolish all Berger Camp buildings, with conditions on insurance, utilities disconnection, and cleanup, placing liability on property owners. President Kasten hailed it as a chance for the fire department to conduct a fire school and enhance fire control expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dolton Village
Berger Camp
Kasten
Riverdale Board Receives Brazilian Exposition Letter
Riverdale village trustees at the Feb 28 meeting agreed to acknowledge the Brazilian request for literature and pictures of Riverdale for an exposition. Trustees note improved alley sanitation at 127th and Lowe and rat control measures. Raymond Baumgartner to serve as acting JP until the April 18 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Ripley
Riverdale
Rio Gr. Do Sul
Brazil
Fred T. Ehlert
Police and Fire Committee
Raymond Baumgartner
Calumet Township
127Th
Lowe
South Holland appoints library commissioners and lights plan
S Holland board names S Holland residents S Holland Village Library Commission through April 30 1962. Trustees approve 12 new street lights in older section and one change. Vinke notes funds from motor fuel tax used for street rebuilding delay light program. Board also approves William Leroy Van Deursen as patrolman effective March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weeden
E. 160Th Ct
James Hogg
Dobson Ave
Forrest Carhart
E. 161St Pt
South Holland
South Holland Village
Vinke
William Leroy van Deursen
S. Park
District 148 approves school bond and tax increase
In a February 27 1961 board meeting District No 148 officials announced official results of a special election to issue bonds of 225000 for additional classrooms with 1691 votes 988 yes 678 no and to raise the tax limit from 40 to 111 with 1691 votes 930 yes 732 no precinct by precinct tallies are listed. District expresses thanks for community support for the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District No. 148
District 148
Board of Education
Dalton trustee Ralph Berg seeks second term in 1961 election
Ralph Berg, a four year Dalton Village Board trustee and former zoning board member, announces his bid for re election April 18 1961. He notes completed arterial streets funded by motor fuel taxes and a low tax levy while detailing upgraded public works equipment and a drive to remove parking meters as off street parking expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Berg
Dalton Village
Berg
Apeich
Elgin
Hich
Village Board
Dalton
GOP Kick-Off Dinner For Campaign In Horewood
Five hundred GOP precinct captains and workers will attend a chicken dinner in Horewood on Monday March 6 at 6 30 p m hosted by the Thornton Township Regular Republican Organization. Entertainment is planned with Congressman Edward Derwinski as master of ceremonies and Rev Raymond Shawl delivering the invocation at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
Horewood
Edward Derwinski
Raymond Shawl
Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Riverdale
Red Cross Campaign Under Way in Ivanhoe Riverside Area
Richard Poppel has been appointed fund chairman for the Red Cross with George Watling as co chairman. The drive began March 1 and includes a door to door membership push. Poppel emphasizes volunteers and notes that five dollars yields thirty dollars of service through volunteer effort. two campaign thermometers will track progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Poppel
Red Cross
Ivanhoe-Riverdale
George Watling
Mr. Poppel
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Police Department
Popper
48 Voice Chorus In Concert At St Paul Church
The 48 voice Concordia Seminary Chorus of Springfield Illinois directed by Professor Fred L Precht performs Missa Brevis by Healey Willan and other works in three parts at 8 p m Tuesday March 14 at St Paul Lutheran Church 245 E 188th St Dalton. This Chicago area appearance marks the chorus international touring history with past concerts across the United States Canada and Europe and invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
E. 188Th St
Dalton
Riverdale Police Dance Tickets Sell Fast Despite Rain
Riverdale residents back Riverdale and Ivanhoe police officers selling tickets for the annual dance set for Saturday, April, at Art's Roll-Aire Rink. Local businesses show strong support with eager purchases and deliveries arranged by officers after calls from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Art
Ivanhoe
South Holland
Harvey
Dalton
New Conservative Party Nominates Riverdale Candidates
Riverdale forms The New Conservative Party promising a two party system renewal. Filings on February 24 list six officers including village president Honard BR. Douglas and clerk Dorothy Thomas with trustees Frank J. Heenan Clarence W. Jengsten James W. Walker and police magistrate Henry D. Noetzel. Party chairman Frank Paulson says candidates come from diverse backgrounds and seek civic reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Conservative Party of
Honard BR. Douglas
Edbrooke
Clark
Dorothy Thomas
State
Clarence W. Jengsten
LaSalle
Frank J. Heenan
James W. Walker
Norma
Henry D. Noetzel
New Party
Frank Paulson
VIP Candidates Address Dolton Civic Association Meeting
The Dolton Civic Association will meet at 8 pm on Tuesday March 7 at the Dolton Park fieldhouse. VIP slate candidates including Paul Ovisti for president will be introduced. The association urges participation in the April 18 village election and announces its annual spring dance on May 6 at the Thornton American Legion Post with Henri Buttell’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Paul Ovisti
Thornton American Legion
Henri Buttell
Parents Plan Spring Dance At Walkerly Hall
Troop 374 Parents Club of Dalton presents a spring dance on Saturday March 4 at 8 p.m. in Martin Walkerly Hall Riverdale 13560 Indiana Ave. Donation is 1.00 with all proceeds to buy a truck for hauling scouting gear. Tickets via VI 9 6454.
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Parents Club of
Dalton
Martin Walkerly
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
Cal Harbor Director Will Speak at Thornridge Dinner Meeting
The Thornridge Community Church men's first major event is a dinner at the Dorchester Club at 6 30 p m Friday March 3. A deacons' committee led by Ed Gutnecht and Paul Klein arranged the program. James Pisco, director of Calumet Harbor, will speak and present slides on harbor progress and future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of
Thornridge Community Church
Dorchester Club
Board of Deacons
Ed Gutnecht
Paul Klein
James Pisco
Calumet Harbor
Ridge PTA Old-Time Medicine Show Promised
Thornridge Parent and Teacher Association promotes a two day medicine show on March 17 and 18 to raise funds for landscaping and classroom needs. Faculty and parents contribute, admission is one dollar, with student life themed demonstrations by school clubs and refreshments afterwards. The next PTA meeting is March 6 at 7 45 pm in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornridge
Parent and Teacher Association
Edman
Voters Choose Riverdale Dolton South Holland Candidates
Voters in Riverdale Dolton and South Holland vote April 18 for village president clerk police magistrate and three trustees. The Progressive and New Conservative parties in Riverdale nominate candidates including H I Ripley Harold Schaefer John C Madderom John E Perguss John E Swansom Ralph H Young and others. Independent and Dolton party tickets list several trustees and magistrate hopefuls. South Holland fields the Representative Party of candidates plus an independent for police magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dolton
South Holland
Progressive Party
New Conservative Party
H.l Ripley
Harold Schaefer
John C. Madderom
John E. Perguss
John E. Swansom
Ralph H. Young
Howard B. Douglas
Dorothy Thomas
Clarence W. Newgren
Frank Heenan
James W. Walker
Henry D. Noetzel
Lester
Soup) Brookfelt
Dolton Citizens Party
Pred L. Kasten
Helen H. O'Connell
Ralph J. Berg
Wesley E. Lane
Justin Tanner
Thomas Harper
Dalton
Village Independent Party
Paul Oviatt
Frank McCune
Vernon Harrs
Lawrence East
Robert Evans
Frank Glazer
Representative Party of
Harold J. Gouwens
Raymond Gouwens
Henry D. DeYoung
Eugene Bossard
Laurence Flickner
Adolph Jansma
Theodore Huizenga
Neil VanderVeen
Pointer
Dolton Citizens Party vows 1957 10 point platform promises
The Dolton village Citizens Party pledges a better Dolton with a 10 point platform fulfilled since 1957 and outlines goals for 1961 including keeping tax rates, protecting property values, preserving homes, downtown improvements by referendum, removing meters for free off street parking, attracting new industries, boosting education and culture, supporting schools and libraries, park district growth, sidewalks signage drainage maintenance water and police fire protection, Civilian Defense committee, signed by Kasten OConnell Berg Lane Fanner Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Party
Dolton
Planning Commission
Zenins Board of Appeals
Board of Trustees
Dalton
Dalton Park District
Villam
Water Department
Civilian Defense Authority
Fred L. Kasten
Helen H. O'Connell
Ralph J. Berg
Wesley E. Lane
Dustin C. Fanner
Thomas Harper
Dolton Village Independent Party Announces Candidates
The Dolton Village Independent Party lists candidates for April 18. Paul J. Oviatl seeks village president and Vernon N. Harms Lawrence F. East and Robert C. Evans run for village trustee. Frank McCune for village clerk and Frank Glazer for police magistrate. Raymond Kwialer, party chairman, unveils a twelve point platform focused on budgeting lower taxes, efficient village operations, strong police protection, and expanding the water program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Independent Party
Dolton
Paul J. Oviatl
Verdon N. Harms
Lawrence F. East
Robert C. Evans
Frank McCune
Frank Glazer
Raymond Kwialer
Village Independent Party of
Dalton
Police Commission
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Riverdale Board
S. Holland Board
Pismes
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By Dureen Corsello
Tri-Cities
St. Paul Church
Riverdale Police
Izaak Waltons
Calumet Region
Henry Miller
Jack Palmer
Don Hemmerling
Art Fanning
Bill Nuss
Gard Hinch
Jim Fahey
Marty O’neill
Corres
Casimir Wolczek
Chuck Renner
Riverdales
Paulson
Walkerly Hall
Cal Harbor
T’ridge Pta
Riverdale Red Cross
Augusta Ferguson
Dick Popper
Ed Ripley
Viola Wiebke
John Perguss
Fred Ehlert
Robert Selvig
Edna Adams
Red Cross Publ. Chmn
John Swanson
John Edelhofer
Charles Cook
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