Mystery surrounding death of Eugene McGinnis in Chicago
Riverdale Police probe the death of Eugene McGinnis 37 of 2954 Waveland Ave Chicago whose nude bruised body was found in Whistler Woods on Halsted St. Feb 27. Investigators interviewed neighbors and coworkers at Stewart Warner Corp while theories include self inflicted wounds and exposure. The coroner will determine cause after pathology results, with no murder motive found yet.
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Riverdale
Eugene MacGinnis
Waveland Ave
Chicago
Whistler Woods
Halstedst
McGinnis
Stewart Warner Corp
Vicim
Stewart-Warner Credit Union
Gergely
Katherine M McGinnis
Welims
Fritzys Penalty Deferred Pending Court Ruling
Charles Fitzy owner of the dump at 138th and Racine was found guilty of willful refusal to comply with the court decree issued November 14 1961 The judge deferred sentencing on contempt until the appellate ruling but warned a penalty will be imposed by June 30 1962 after further hearings and witnesses for the plaintiff during last week long hearings in Riverdale Village.
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Charles Fitzy
138Th and
Racine
Samuel B Epstein
Pat
Riverdale
Herbert Zornow
The
Cour
Appellate Com
Epstein
Dolton Rejects Bond Issue Over Water Plan
Dolton voters rejected a $1 341 000 water and sewer bonds plan in a March 3 referendum with 1250 against and 796 for. The proposal included building a three million gallon reservoir behind the city hall and expanding storage for normal and emergency use. President Frederick Kasten lamented low turnout and said the village will abandon the project and proceed per voter wishes.
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Dolton
Villace
Jesep
Frederick Kasten
Lorenz Honored By Demos At Dorchester Club Dinner
More than 500 Democrats gathered at the Dorchester Club in Dalton to honor Francis Lorenz, Illinois state treasurer and re election candidate. National, state and county figures attended with Chicago and South Cook party workers. The Friends of Lorenz committee sponsored the event and presented a new station wagon for campaign use. Thorn Township Democrat Richard J. Fitzgerald spoke, with John Hayes and Chester Stassack chairing. Mary Lee Ing er, candidate for state representative in the 1st District, was introduced from the speakers table.
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Dorchester Club
Dalton
Francis Lorenz
Deaois
Chicago
South
Cook County
Friends of Lorenz Committee
Lorenz
Richard JT Fitzgerald
Thornton Township
Come Mitterman
John Hayes
Chester Stassack
Mary Lee Inger
Women Sponsor Safety Drive For School Children
Mrs Magdeline Kunz and Mrs Ora Schoenberg presented over 2500 safety flyers on March 5 to superintendents and principals of School Districts 149 148 and 133. The flyers target children up to fourth grade and feature a colorable picture with safety tips. The caption urges kids to Turn down gifts from strangers Refuse rides from strangers avoid dark streets and know your local policeman.
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Magdeline Kunz
Ora Schoenberg
American Legion Ausbrary
Paul Gall
Mrs Kunz
Dolton declares final voter registration day before April primary
Dolton Village Clerk Helen OConnell announces March 13 as the deadline to re register if not already done on prior dates. Voters must register at their usual polling place. precinct 93 moves to Cresto residence at 15600 Ingleside, with all other polling places unchanged.
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Helen Oconnell
Dolton
Cresto
Ingleside
Decade Of Decision Discussed By Riverdale Group
Riverdale Area Property Owners Association will host a March 16 meeting at Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse with Arthur Perry as speaker. Perry, Chicago native and public service director for the Outdoor Advertising Association, will address Communist threat and take questions.
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Riverdale
Ma Petry
Petry
Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc
Chicago
Kennedy
Treasury Dept
Civilan Defense
Paper Drive Planned by Pauls Parent Teacher League
The Paper Drive will be held Saturday March 10 from 9 to 12 noon in the back of the school. For pickup, call Mrs William Henry ED 1-1350 or Mrs Herman Wesse VI 9-3127 or Mrs William Peters WA 85041 before Saturday. The quoted line notes effort over perfection.
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Or Pauls Parent-Teacher League
William Henry
Herman Wesse
William Peters
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce names new president
Eugene E Flesner becomes president of the Riverdale Chamber of Commerce, a former Ivanhoe Business Association VP now merged with Riverdale. He sits on the Area Development Committee and on the Thornton Township High School Distributive Education Board, aimed at sparking student interest in retail careers through courses and work experiences.
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Eugene E Flesner
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Ivanhoe Business Association
Anerdale Va
Fiesner
Thornton Township
Harvey
Hiesner
Flesner
Little League Seeks Help From Parents Meeting
The Dalton Riverdale Little League calls a core meeting for all managers for the 1962 season at Ivanhoe Park field house on Wednesday March 14 at pm. Attendance is required for managers or their coaches, with all parents invited to support Little and Minor League boys and prospective players as tryouts are announced.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Ivanhoe Park
Holy Name Men Plan St Patricks Day Dance
Holy Name Society invites public to St Marys Hall on March 17 at 9 pm for a St Patricks Day dance. Ray Milke and his tune twisters provide music. Special food and beverages at nominal charges. Donation 1 00. General chairman Toe Starken with George Sanve Bob Horn and Bill O Connor plan decorations and publicity. Dont miss this dance or youll be seen with ems.
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Holy Name Society
St Patricks
St Mary’s Hall
Ray Milke
Toe
Starken
George Sanve
Bob Horn
Bill 0
Connell
Mike Baris
Dim Sullivan
Starkey
Ems
Smorgasbord Sunday 4th Annual Dinner at Pinta Club
Smorgasbord Sunday on March 11 marks the 4th annual event at the Pinta Club house 438 W 188th Riverdale with servings from 2 to 6 pm. Dinner price is 150 per adult and 75 for children. Ray Karataik chairs assisted by Paul Pena and Chuck Kenney. For information call Viking 99277 or Viking 9-3484 or Viking 9-1027.
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Pinta Club
Riverdale
Ray Karataik
Paul Pena
Chuck Kenney
Viking
Riverdale Police Recover TNT Cache Near Halsted Street
Riverdale Police Chief Charles K. Cook found six pounds of TNT with 15 feet of fuse buried under a tree in Kickapoo Woods near Halsted Street and 144th Street. A 14 year old boy alerted authorities after discovering the cache while playing in the area. The TNT, property of the US Army, was carefully extracted to prevent detonation.
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Cook
Army
Fred Puckett, Jr
144Th
Halsted
Pointer
Riverdale
TNT
Charles K. Cook
Kickapoo Woods
Halsted St
144Th St
Walte
Wiengait
Cook County
Roch
Fred J Puckett
EDC
Fort Sheidan
US Army
Ambassadors Sponsor Movie For South Side Youth Rally
Ambassadors for Christ sponsor a screening of The Family That Changed The World this Saturday March 10 in Bethel Baptist Church Evergreen Park. Barbara Mark and Manly Spiela head the planning committee with Sylvia Meeder also presenting at 7 43 pm. Everyone is invited.
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Ken Anderson
Ambassadors For
Christ
Barbara Mark
South Park Ave
South Holland
Manly Spiela
Tinley Park
South Side
Ralles
Bethel Baptist
Evergreen Path
Sylvia Meeder
Woodlawn
World Day Of Prayer Services In Dolton Riverdale Area
Dolton Riverdale area hosts World Day Of Prayer at Community Reformed Church Dolton at 1 30 pm on Friday March 9 Rev William Yandell of Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church will speak Special music includes a trio from Ivanhoe Baptist Church and a solo by Mrs Eugene Vander Well of Ivanhoe Reformed Church All women urged to attend this interdenominational service. Church teachers meet March 12 at 8 pm for a training session Rev John W. Tien will lead. Mens Brotherhood announces annual Father and Son Banquet March 3 at 6 30 pm at Church Fellowship Hall speaker Jim Stewart of Heres Geraldine and The Glovables TV Tickets available from Mens Brotherhood members.
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Dolton-Riverdale
Community Reformed Church
Dolton
Willam Yandell
Ivanhoe Community Methodis
Ivanhoe
John W. Tien
Mens Brotherhood
Church Fellowship Hall
Jim Stewart
Heres Geraldine
Glovables
Dolton Volunteer Fire Dept Aids Mary Ann DeFrancisco
Dolton firefighters administered oxygen to Mary Ann DeFrancisco at 14923 Wabash Dolton when she experienced difficulty breathing.
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Dolton
Mary Ann DeFrancisco
Wabash Dolton
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Wiengart
Dead Man
Husband
Fritz
Village Board
Demos
Department of Defense
Tri-City
Dureen Corsello
Little League
Holy Name Men
Riverdale Area
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