Gottschalk To Address League On Cook Co Correctional Problems
Senator Gottschalk will speak on improving Cook County correctional system at the League of Women Voters meeting on March 19 in Wverdale-Dalton. After two years of study, the League recommends consolidating county and city systems and notes involvement in a state commission signed into law by Governor Kerner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottschalk
Cook County
League of Women Voters
Wverdale-Dalton
State Senate
Otto Kerner
Jack Schalber
Airea Dilemma Over Smog Blamed on Dump Or Fog
In Dolton Illinois residents faced thick smog raising questions whether pollution from the local dump at 14745 Lincoln was the cause or if natural fog filled the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Lincoln Dolton, Tl
Dolton Jaycees Forming With Blue Island Support
The Dolton Junior Chamber of Commerce, known as the Jaycees, plans organization with Blue Island Jaycees assisting. Local leaders Phil St Aubin Ron Johnson and Ken Parr guide the effort. Young men 21 to 36 can learn about joining by contacting Ernie Rohr or Paul Jones. First meeting Sunday March 18 at 8pm in Dolton Village Hall. Auction sale- where you get something for nodding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Blue Island
Dolton
Blue Island Jaycees
Phil St Aubin
Ron Johnson
Ken Parr
Dolton Jaycees
Ernie Rohr
Paul Jones
Dolton Village
Patton School Dedication Set for March 25 in Riverdale
The George S Patton School at 137th and Stewart Riverdale will be formally dedicated Sunday March 25 with an open house 2 to 4 pm. Dr R Campbell of the University of Chicago will speak. The ceremony includes remarks by district and school officials, a cake replica display, and PTA cooperation. Parking urged for walkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Patton
137Th
Stewart
Riverdale
R. Campbell
Midwest Adminstration Center
University of Chicago
Ernest L Cavallo
No 133
Roland Nelson
PTA
Burglaries and Larcenies Plague Riverdale Police
Riverdale police investigated five burglaries and seven larcenies in the past week. Suspects William Gee and Larry Mills, both charged with larceny, were held at the Riverdale station. Stolen items include a guitar worth $150, hubcaps, wheels, tools, a lantern, and cash from several properties around Riverdale, Chicago, and Tinley Park.
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Riverdale
Richard Gergely
Frank Albrecht
Ronald Miles
William H. Gee
Markham
Larry Wallace Mills
Chicago
E 137Th St
Wayne Weber
Acme Steel
Marion Powell
Emerald
Powell
Bob and Bills
Tracy
Fred Bailamin
Tinley Park
Coroner Rules Mystery Death In Forest Preserve
The coroner ruled an accidental death in the case of Eugene McGinnis 37 whose bruised nude body was found in Whistler Woods near 181st and Halsted. The inquest on March 12 cited mental strain from religious and marital problems and noted no external violence. Police questioned neighbors and coworkers including the Stewart-Warner plant where McGinnis worked as a machinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McGinnis
Waveland
Chicago
Whistler Woods
Katherine McGinnis
Deadline Near For Filing School Board Candidacies
Filing petitions for school board seats in District 148 ends March 24. Elections set for April 14 for three year terms. Petitions may be filed with David H Kelley at 14244 Avalon St Dolton or at the Board of Education office 15141 So Dorchester Ave Dolton during school hours. In High School District 205 two three year terms and one two year term remain. petitions filed with Business Manager J A Peterson at Thornton High School 151st St and Broadway Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H Kelley
Avalon St
Dolton
Board of Education
Dorchester Ave
Fred T Ehler
J A Peterson
Thornton High School
151St St
Broadway
Harvey
Four Thousand Books Displayed at Parish Library Book Fair
Queen of Apostles Parish Library announces its second annual Book Fair in the school hall at 14426 Wentworth Riverdale. From Friday March 23 7 to 10 pm Saturday March 24 1 10 5 pm and Sunday March 25 8 30 am to 1 3 pm more than 4000 books will be on sale including six to eight hundred titles for children and adults. Proceeds support library programs and encourage reading across the Riverdale area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Apostles Parish
Hany R Noitman
Chau- Man
Wentworth Riverdale
Riverdale
Burbank
Pasteur
P and T A
US 4
Iocal
Thornridge High Science Fair Draws 500 Exhibits
Thornridge High School hosts a science fair in the school cafeteria and science rooms on March 16 from 7 30 to 9 30 pm with over 500 projects. More than 30 judges from local schools and industry will evaluate exhibits in fields ranging general science biology chemistry physics and mathematics. First place winners advance to the Junior Academy of Science at IIT on April 14 and then to state events in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornridge Parent and Teachers Association
Thornridge
Thornton High School
Industry
Junior Academy of Science
Tlinois Institute of Technology
Baur
Thornton Township YR Set Meeting With Walter Judd Speaker
The Thornton Township Young Republican Organization meets at Township Town Hall South Holland on March 22 at 8 pm to plan the March 30 event featuring Minnesota Congressman Walter Judd. Topics include transportation parking guest IDs and a proposed constitutional amendment raising membership age from 18–34 to 17–39.
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Thornton Township
Young Republican Organization
South Holland
Minnesota
Walter Judd
Thonton Township
Thornton Township High School
Thornton Township Young Republian Organization
Financial Crisis In Our Schools
State Representative Anthony Scazianas will discuss the financial crisis in schools at the Lincoln Manor PT meeting in Lincoln School auditorium next Tuesday March 20. The event opens at 7 45 pm with Girl Scout Troop No 263 presenting the Colors. Representative Secariano and the League of Women Voters will present their view on a Constitutional Convention. Second grade mothers host and serve refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Scazianas
Lincoln Manor PT
Lincoln School
Girl Scout Troop No 263
Secariano
League of Women Voters
Property Owners Hear Talk On Communism Tonight
Riverdale area property owners host Arthur Petty a local resident at 14414 LaSalle Riverdale. He lectures across the United States at 8 pm in Ivanhoe Park Fieldhouse on Decade of Decision focusing on the Communist menace followed by a Q and A session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Assa
Arthur Petty
Petit
LaSalle
Rvverdale
United States
Ivanhoe Park
Perty
Village board bans pinball machines in Ryedale
The Riverdale Village Board at a regular meeting enacted an ordinance prohibiting mechanical pinball machines unless a gambling stamp is issued to operate in Ryedale. Violations carry a fine from five to two hundred dollars per offense, with each day of violation counted as a separate offense.
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Riverdale
Ryedale
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Airea Dilemma
Thapis State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Patton School
Red Cross
Tom Gore
Phil Stark
Doug Stark
Don Moore
Ed Doran
James Stewart
Donald Adams
Troop 338
Asst
Leonard Bright
Paul Gore
Mark Lace
187Th
Ihnos Im Riverdale
James Dolan
Wallace St. Riverdale
Victor Campagnolo
Acme Steel Co
al Janis
Lawrence M Hathaway
S. Carpenter St
Forest Preserve
Thornridge Science Fair
Ita Hing
Waterman
Caroline Sibley
Francis Marks
Cong
Judd
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