Riverdale Conservatives Challenge Progressive Leader to Open Debate
Frank J. Paulson, chair of Riverdale New Conservative Party, calls for an open public debate with Dominic Bay of the Progressive Party to discuss each side’s platform. He argues voters deserve direct discussion to judge which platform fits community needs. Continued on Page 2, Section 1.
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Riverdale
New Conservative Party
Frank J. Paulson
New Conservative Party of
Dominic Bay
Three Charged With Larceny Of Pistol From Gun Shop
Larry D. Jones 23 of Chicago along with Earl R. Filippo 23 and Robert D. Spletzer 20 were arrested in Dalton and charged with larceny of a pistol and accessory after the fact. They entered Chuck's Gun Shop and fled with a 2 caliber pistol as co owner James Dielle pursued. Filippo and Spletzer initially denied involvement but later identified Jones.
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Larry D. Jones
Avenue
Chicago
Dalton
John Mazzacavallo
Earl R Fillippo
Ewing
Cicago
Robert D. Spietzer
Burley Ave
Chuck
Filippo
Spietzer
Jones
James Dielle
Mr. Duette
Greenwood
142Nd St
Dolton April 1981 Election Precincts Announced
Dolton voters will elect village president clock three trustees and a police magistrate for four year terms on April 18 1981. Polling places include Berger School Park Village Hall Chandler Franklin School and more across 14 precincts with polls open 6 am to 6 pm.
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Dolton
Stirley Blvd
Berger School
Park
Village Hall
Chicago St
Chandler Rear
Shendan St
United Tam
Chicago At
Franklin School
EL Dard
Bruggeman
Minerva Axe
Achierhof
Michigan Ave
Myroup
Sibley Blvd
Dalton Bowling
Sibley
Cottage Grove
Dorchester Uve
Gayle
Ingleside Ave
Cresto
Dolton Adopts Comprehensive Plan Discussed On Radio
Dolton Village Board explained the comprehensive plan on WCGO Chicago Heights last Sunday March 19. Frederick L. Kasten Albert Ohlsen and Earle F. Slaughter described codes for electrical plumbing heating and fire districts. The plan includes growth for schools parks libraries hospitals and other public facilities and sets subdivision lot size limits from 40 to 70 feet.
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Dolton Village
WCGO
Chicago Heights
Sounding Board
Frederick L. Kasten
Dolon Village
Albert Ohlsen
Earle F. Slaughter
Dollon
Riverdale Group Joins Legal Action Against Dump
Riverdale Area Property Owners Association voted to join the Village of Riverdale and Chicago in court against the garbage dump at 138th and Ashland. President Roy Allison said the organization opposes conditions hurting the village and seeks protection from the health menace after months of inaction.
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Riverdale
Holland First Savings & Loan Marks 10% Rise
The First Savings and Loan Association of South Holland reports assets reaching 4 million in 18 months. Since January 1, 1961 savings accounts and balances grew over 10 percent, with plans to hit five million by year two and to build a new headquarters. The celebration runs March 16 to April 8 inviting local savers to participate.
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First Savings and Loan Association of
South Holland
the Savings and Loan
Young GOPs to hear Norvey mayor speak on March 23
The Young Republican Organization of Thornton Township continues outreach to youths about township office holders. Mayor William B Kane of Norvey will address the group Thursday March 23 at 7 30 pm at the Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. Public is invited to attend.
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Young Republican Organization
Thornton Township
Wiliam B Kane
Norvey
Park Ave
Civilian Defense Meeting in Dolton at VPW Hall
The Dalton Civilian Defense unit will meet Tuesday evening April 4 at 8 15 p.m. at VPW Hall Chicago Road off Sibley Boulevard Med LaBeau will present a sound film never shown before in C D activities. Donations from local groups funded first aid equipment and a radiological course was completed with certificates to be issued.
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Dalton Civilian Defense Unit
VPW
Chicago Road
Sibley Blvd
Med LaBeau
C.D
Dolton C.D
Riverdale-Dolton Woman’s Club
Mary Staat
Dolton Group
Gene Opperman
Harvey Red Cross
Harvey Y. M. C. A
VFW
Chicago Heights
Dolton Control Center
Civilian Defense
Dolton
Cook County
Calumet Two Candidates Rally at Pacesetter Gardens
Calumet Township Home Rule-Economy Party candidates will speak at a Sunday rally in Pacesetter Gardens Civic Center Riverdale March 26 at 3 p.m. Admission is free with refreshments and prizes for adults and children. Michael Guglielmucci, seeking re-election as Township Supervisor, urges residents to attend and learn about township government and its impact on new homeowners.
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Pacesetter Gardens
137Th
Eggleston
Riverdale
Calumet Township
Michael Guglielmucci
Chicago
Thornton Town Hall Dedication Set for March 25 in South Holland
South Holland awaits the Thornton Township Town Hall dedication next Saturday at 3 p.m. Senator Dirksen will speak, as Supervisor Winterhoff notes the project was funded without taxes or bonds. The five acre site, bought for 69,000 dollars, will house a tax free township government with a modern courtroom and centralized offices.
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South Holland
Everett M. Dirksen
William H Winterhoff
Thornton Township
Winterhoff
Thornton
Walter Haines
Winterhoff Administraion
Progressives Reject Debate Between Party Chairs
Dominic J. Bay of the Progressives rejects a public debate with Riverdale New Conservative Party chair Paulson. He argues neither candidate nor electorate gains, says Kipley and Douglas lack comparable background, and suspects a publicity trap aimed at the opposition. Riverdale voters have heard enough.
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Paulson
Riverdale New Conservative Party
Dominic J. Bay
Chaiman
The
Progressives
Kipley
Mr. Douglas
Douglas
Edward Ripley
Riverdale
Riverdale Park Leader Richard Poppel Profile
Richard Poppel, superintendent of Riverdale Park, longtime resident, Thornton Township High School and Northwestern University graduate. He began in park work as a director, then field secretary for Acacia Fraternity, served in the Army, aided in a show production, and has led Riverdale Park since 1958. He states the aim is continued community service.
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Richard Poppel
Riverdale Park
Thornton Township High School
Harvey
Northwestern University
Exarston
Acacia Fraternity
Cole Merrionettes
Ins
Dolton Officers Start Court Procedure School Session
Dolton police set up a School of Instruction to raise efficiency with the first session on Monday March 20 at 8 p m The topic Preservation of Evidence and Court Procedure was taught by Ronald Crane Dolton village prosecutor Chief Cogswell announced the session drew Regular and Reserve Police officers and that the project was aided by Judge Thomas Harper and Attorney Crane The next session is scheduled for April 1 A Reserve Police group is attending a Federal Bureau of Investigation basic training course sponsored by the Maze Crest Police Department in that village.
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Dolton
At & P.m
Ronald Crane
Dolton Village
Cogswell
Dolton Department
Chef Cogswell
Thomas Harper
Crane
Guest Pastor Henry Ridder to lead at Ivanhoe Church
The Ivanhoe Reformed Church will have Rev Henry Ridder as guest pastor Sunday March 26 and Good Friday Communion Service at 8 p m The congregation awaits the arrival of the new pastor Rev Eugene H Vanderwell who will arrive after Easter
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Ivanhoe Reformed Church
Henry Ridder
Eugene H. Vanderwell
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Progressive Party
Dorothy Thomas
Wowsard B. Douglas
Henry D. Noetzel
Frank J. Heenan
James W. Walker
Clarence W. Newzgren
Chuck Renner
Homewood
George Watling
Frank Angel
William Jacobs
Evert Schultz
Edward Derwinski
Walter Maines
Charles Henrichs
Wm. W. Winterhoff
Ray Smoots
Hillyard Wilson
Richard Gilbert
George Laczny
Justice of the Peace
Joe de Young
Constable
W. Paarlberg
Arthur and
Walter Brock
Justices of the Peace
Richard Popper
Holland First Savings & Loan
Civilian Defense Meeting
Calumet Two
Riverdale Progressive Party
Edward L. Ripley
Harold Schaefer
Ralph H. Young
John E. Perguss
John E. Swanson
John C. Madderom
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