Dolton Purchases Old Bakery for Downtown Parking Area
The village of Dolton buys a 75-year-old building at 14 132 Chicago Road 50 by 260 feet from a special non tax fund to convert into a parking facility. The project aims to curb blight in the central shopping district and begins when the current tenant relocates, part of a long range plan guided by Evert Kincaid and Associates.
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Dolton
Avi Wave
Chicago Road
Evert Kincaid and Associates
Dalton
Frederick Kasten
The
Alleee of
Delton
Mocal Tabernacle To Show Film On Evolution
A youth group at Ivanhoe Gospel Tabernacle presents Monkey Business a film exploring Bible and science conflicts. The 7 pm Sunday March 27 show plays in the church main auditorium at 601 West 144th Street inviting teens and friends.
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Mocal Tabernacle
Ivanhoe Gospel Tabernacle
West 144Th Street
Lenten Services and Choir Visit at Ivanhoe Reformed Church
Ivanhoe Reformed Church schedules four Lenten sermons by Pastor Garreth Waterdink from March 27 to April 17. Central College Iona A Cappella Choir will perform March 27 at 3pm. Choir members number about 45 and aim to uplift listeners with sacred music. The church plans to mail a Christian magazine The Link to members serving in the Armed Forces.
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Garreth Waterdink
Ivanhoe Reformed Church
Central College
Pella Iona
Wmi!c
Fellowship of the Church
Claude Burns Baker
Lauren Noelzel
Daniel van Dommelen
Former Dolton Man Killed In Crash
Garrett Jacobsma seventy of Demotte Indiana formerly of Dolton died Friday March 18 of injuries from a Wednesday March 9 crash when his car skidded on ice and hit a telegraph pole He never regained consciousness Born July 28 1889 in Dolton Illinois moved to Indiana about 25 years ago He formerly owned a garage on Washington Street Dolton served as a Dolton village trustee and treasurer Earlier worked for Sears Roebuck in Lowell Indiana He was a member of St Johns United Church of Christ Crown Point Indiana Husband of Anna nee Oling father of Henry Hammond Pete Dalton Clarence Schererville Mrs Anna Hansford Crown Point and Garrett Jr Demotte brother of John South Holland Survived by 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral held Monday March 21 at 2 pm from a Hammond funeral home with Rev H O Willman officiating Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery Lansing Illinois
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Garrett Jacobsma
Demotte
Indiana
Dolton
Grace Memorial Hospital
Valparaiso
Indiana J
Washington Street
Sears-Roepuck Company
Lowell
St. John's United Church of Christ
Crown Paint
Anna Nee Oling
Henry
Hammond
Pete
Dalton
Clarence
Schererville
Anna Hansford
Crown Point
Garret, Jr
Fall injures Karen Mulder at Thana Christian High
Karen Mulder daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Mulder sustained a broken collar bone in a fall at Thana Christian High School.
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Karen Mulder
Willis Mulder
Thana Christian High School
Pointer delivers in wax bags with weather proof service
The Pointer announces improved delivery in waterproof wax bags during rain or snow with door knob or storm door delivery when possible. Subscribers are urged to report missed service to the Pointer circulation department at Viking 9-1890.
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First National Bank
Dalton
Pointer
Viking
February Home Building Updates in Chicago Suburbs
Chicago area housing construction held steady in February with slight gains in home-building and declines in apartment work. Suburban permits show mixed totals with Dolton Riverdale and South Holland listed, while overall monthly valuations and year over year comparisons indicate decreases in Dolton and Riverdale and a slight rise in South Holland.
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Chicago Area
Unis
Bell Savings and Loan Association
Chicago
Dolton
Riverdale
South Holland
Racdale
Thornton Grad Gets Army Promotion
Michael D Trella 24 son of Anna Horne of South Holland was promoted to Specialist He joined the Army in August 1958 and completed basic training at Fort Riley Kansas He is a finance clerk with Headquarters Company 12th Infantry Division based at Fort Riley and attended Thornton Township High School prior to enlistment
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Michael D Trella
Anna Horne
South Holland
Fort Riley
Kaw
Trella
Thornton Township High School
Hai- Vex
Residents to View Antiquated Riverdale Facilities Open House
Riverdale president Ed Ripley and village trustees plan an open house in spring or early summer to show residents the antiquated police fire and village government facilities. They warn the aging municipal building risks safety and liability and urge support for a new headquarters with better jail and interrogation space.
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Leona Mangins
Riverdale
Ed Ripley
Seek Volunteers for Dolton Riverview Village Library
Dolton Riverview Village Library seeks volunteers to staff the library during open hours. Requires two hours a month or more of community service. no experience necessary. The library is housed in the Dolton Municipal Building and run by women volunteers from both villages.
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Dolton-Rivverdale Library
Dolton Muncipal
Dolton-Riverdale
Lieforay Corporation
Thornton Township Demo Women Install Officers
The Thornton Township I Women’s Democratic Organization will meet Monday March 28 at 8 pm at George Browns 15539 Halsted Phoenix. Candidates will be present for voters to hear and meet. Officers will be installed. All Democratic women are invited to attend by contacting Mrs Marvin Bruckner at 14611 Ells VI 92630 to arrange serving times.
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Thornton Township
I Women's Democratic Organization
George Brown
Halsted
Phoenix
Marvin Bruckner
Dolton Police Declare War On Stray Dogs
Dolton police chief Grover Cogswell says the department has declared open warfare on strays. Eight arrests last week for leash violations. violators pay fines and kennel fees while dogs are held 24 hours.
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Dolton
Grover Cogswell
Dalton
Cie? Cogswell
Wwe Carr
Suburban Home Owners Association Seeks Members
The Suburban Home Owners Association launches its annual membership drive from March 26 to April 5. It serves the area between 154th Street and the Rover and Cottage Grove and University Avenues. Formed three years ago to relay residents' desires to Dalton Village officials, it seeks to maintain the area as a good place to raise families. Dues are one dollar per home for 1960. Contact Daniel Jacobs at VI 97322 for more information.
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Suburban Home Owners Association
154Th Street
The
Rover
Cottage Grove
University Avenues
Dalton Village
Mmaim
Daniel Jacobs
Tax Collections Reported For December Sales Tax Totals
The Illinois Department of Revenue reported city and county sales tax collections for December. City and village gross receipts were 5.695 million with 831,290 in protest payments included in net totals, while counties show 200,440 gross, 31, and 188,414 certified after reductions and protest payments. By date, 1,102 municipalities and 48 counties have ordinances to collect the one half percent tax.
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William G Stratton
Ilnan Department of Revenue
Goss
Tipasuer
Dolton
Riverdate
South Holland
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Friday at Pinta hall
The Knights of Columbus Pinta Council No. 1981 will hold its monthly fish fry on Friday March 125 at the hall 418 W 138th. Fresh perch dinner priced at $1 with shimup dinner and $125 children’s dinners. Orders accepted by phone Viking 9 9759.
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Knights of Columbus
W. 138Th
Viking
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