Hot Line covers cats buses signs and traffic in Dolton
Readers ask about a village cat ordinance and birds, while Hot Line updates on a River Oaks Sibley route begun Nov 24 with two hourly runs. Spelling sign errors are being fixed. officials cite vandalism as a cause. A Sinclair traffic detective will direct afternoon traffic at 147th and I C Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.S
Dalton
147Th
Dorchester Ave
River Oaks
W.F
Sibley Blvd
Dixie Square
South Suburban Bus Co
Harvey
Sibley
142Nd Street
Chicago Road
Torrence Ave
Mr. J
Champlain Avenue
Dolton
Hot Line
Morrie Albrecht
Dolton Municipal
I. C
Sinclair
Dolton Parties Hold Open Meeting Nights For Voters
Dolton residents are invited to multiple party meetings this month. The Voters For Progress head Edward Eddie Lee hosts tonight at 8 at 14800 Chicago Road. Other parties include American Independent led by Daniel Stacey on March 28 and A Better Community led by Larry East on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters For Progress Party
Edward “Eddie” Lee
Dolton
Dolton Bridge Club
Chicago Road
American Independent Party
AIP
Daniel Stacey
A Better Community Party
Larry East
Dolton Bridge Center
Home-Owners Action Party
Dalton
Bridge Center
148Th and
Tom Harper
Red Cross Day Riverdale Fund Drive Highlighted
Riverdale Production Unit volunteers led by Mrs Don Adams and Mrs Paul Fitzgerald prepare to collect funds for Red Cross on Riverdale Red Cross Day set for Friday March 21. Dolton Planning Commission voices concern over Daltons approval of Pasquinelli builders Meadowlane Subdivision plan removing street openings and increasing lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Don Adams
Paul Fitzgerald
Red Cross
Riverdale Red Cross
Dolton Ballot Fight Looms as Parties Press Petitions
Dolton two parties the Vigilant Party and Voters For Progress push to print their names on the April 15 ballot while waging write in campaigns. A writ of mandamus forced village clerk Estelle Wilk to accept petitions after a court ruling. Campaigns hinge on filing within days with candidates for president village clerk and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Voters For Progress Party
Vigilant Party
Citizen’s
Dalton
Estelle Wilk
Edward “Eddie” Lee
Mary Loise Quilici
John Smida
Jerry Perelli
Marvin Isaacson
Edward Egan
Egan
Chester Stasack
Gene Mantz
Frank Glazer
Wilk
Norman MacKay
LaVerne Cothrell
Robert Hall
Donald Cleghorn
Wes Lane
Riverdale Police Dance Set For April in Chicago Heights
Ticket sales are underway for the Riverdale Police Dance on April 12 at the VFW Hall in Chicago Heights. Donations of $1 gain entry with music by Jan Cooks Martinique Orchestra at 9 pm. Prizes follow intermission. the first 250 receive Funny Buttons from last year’s turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
VFW
Chicago Heights
Jan Cooks
Martinique
Patton Hosts Illinois Grade School Music Contest
Patton School Riverdale hosts the District Illinois Grade School Music Association Organizational Contest on Saturday March 22 with 11 bands and two choruses performing from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Patton Concert Band conducted by Robert W. Reich opens at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and urged for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Patton
Riverdale
Patton
Robert W. Reich
Dolton Planning Commission objects to Meadowlane subdivision approval
The Dolton Planning Commission denounces the March 11 1969 approval of Pasquinellis 2nd Addition to Meadowlane Subdivision. It cites overwhelming neighborhood disapproval, potential traffic issues on Avalon Kimbark and Kenwood avenues, and misalignment with surrounding streets. It urges trustees to reconsider and to require amended plats and street improvements including Easten Drive and 146th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
Kimbark
Kenwood Avenues
Planning Commission
Dolton Planning Commission
Board of Trustees
Pasquinellis
Meadowlane
Woodlawn
Dorchester Avenues
Easten Drive
Plan Commission
Kenwood
Dorchester
Woodlawn Avenue
146Th Street
Woodlawn Avenues
Dolton Plan Commission
Riverdale Declares Red Cross Day Tomorrow
Riverdale marks Red Cross Day after a mayoral proclamation. Volunteers will collect donations from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LC. 144th Street Station High Low Ben Franklin and Wally's Supermarket. A Darton Red Cross drive in Dalton is organized via bank mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Riverdale
Selvig
144Th Street
High Low
Ben
Dalton
First National Bank
Dolton
Also Mentioned on This Page
ABC
Kast
Harper
St. Jude’s
Franklin Mint
Pennsylvania
Sands
Sun Oil Co
VFP Party
AIP Party
ABC Party
Board
O.k.’S
Pasquinelli Plat
Dalton Village
Pasquinelli Builders
and Board of Trustees
Frank W. Zabrockas
Lawrence Chicoine
Zeb Wesolowski
Ray Marshall
Ted Wilmes
C. F. Rickman
Frieno Faoro
Wally
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!