South Holland Little League Opens Season Tonight
South Holland fans anticipate the opening of the Little League season with games at Municipal and Park fields at 6:30. Last year’s champions Jausan Lumber face Ookstra Cleaners at Municipal field while DeVries Sugar Service meets Jousma Ready Mix at Park. Wausau Lumber aims to extend a 23 game win streak. Each team plays a 20 game schedule followed by a three game playoff to crown the league champion.
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South Holland
Municipal Fields
Jausan Lumber
Oekstra Cleaners
DeVries Suar Service
Jousma Readylix
Wausau Lumber
Wausau
Ams
Dolton Board discusses insurance building site plans
At a Dolton Village Board meeting Trustee Albert Oaln reported proposed insurance center at Sibley and Lin in Dolton. Officials expect negotiations to complete in about a month and a plan to be submitted shortly.
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Dolton
Tudsay
Albert Oaln
Sibley
Lin- In
Ohlsen
Intersted
Ard
Vern Harms
Y Lincoln
Chi~ato Road
Ndergo
Oard
Vilage
Downown Dalton
Dolton Park Announces Expanded Summer Activity Program
Dolton Park District unveils a full summer schedule with outdoor activities, craft programs, Tiny Tot water activities at Waterman School area, Roosevelt, and Dalton Park, plus swimming at Thornridge pool for ages 6 to 14 over eight weeks. A college woman will lead girls programs, with field trips and Sox Games visits. Registration details to follow in The Pointer.
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Dolton Park District
John B. Slager
Dolton Park
Thornridge Pool
Waterman
Roosevelt
Dalton Park
Dalton
Slager
Dolton Riverdale Ivanhoe Service Unit Meeting Planned
The Salvation Army Service Unit for Dolton Riverdale and Ivanhoe will discuss boosting service programs at a public meeting on Thursday May 16 at 8 p.m. in the Riverdale Village Hall. Major Robert J. Getz will speak on area services and future area councils to coordinate county programs.
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Salvation Army
Dolton
Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Salvation Army Service Unit
Dolton-Riverdale-Ivanhoe
Stewart
Cook County
Dalton- Riverdale-Ivanhoe
South Cook County
Parolee Guilty in Kroger Armed Robbery Case
Waner om Coil 27 a Lansing parolee was found guilty of the February 2 1963 Kroger armed robbery at 14126 Indiana Ave Riverdale. He received two to five years in Stateville penitentiary plus 36 months on probation due to parole violation. He faces seven years and two months before parole. Police credited Allegra Thornton for tips leading to arrest within two hours after the $305 robbery.
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Waner Om. Wuai
Lansing
Kroger
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
Stateville
Coil
Ciol
Allegra Thornton
Emerald
Chariel K. Cook
Rene'd E. Miles
Pete Sanders
Richard Mook
Thornton
Evelen Anderson
Elizabeth Payne
Baniit
August Manis
Dolton Sues to Demolish Two Buildings in Superior Court
The Village of Dolton filed two suits in Superior Court on May 9 seeking demolition of 1471 2147 16 Chicago st and 686 Sibley blvd. The first building has a decaying foundation walls and roof with rotting windows and dangerous wiring. the second is a frame shed with a crumbling foundation and fire hazard. Owners listed are Waclaw Jekowicz and Harry N. Oling.
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CNS
Village of
Dolton
Superior Court
Chicago St
Sibley Blvd
Waclaw Jekowicz
Harry N. Oling
RAPOA Speaker To Show Color Slides On Rivers
The Riverdale Area Property Owners Association meets May 17 at 8 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse. Guest speaker is Robert Hamilton, traffic manager at Republic Steel Corp in Chicago, presenting Romance Of The Rivers with color slides.
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Riverdale Area Property Owners Association
Ivanhoe Park
144Th
Stewart
Robert
Bob" Hamilton
Republic Steel Corp
Chicago
Petition filed to seek Dolton library referendum vote
The Village Library Corporation plans a petition to Dolton trustees asking for a referendum on creating a free public library with six elected directors. Aimed for Saturday August 17 1963, the petition had 30 signatures, needs 50, and may be filed at the May 28 meeting. A tax supported library would be funded by village property taxes via an elected board.
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Village Library Corporation
John Dalle
Dolton
Lee Hall
Milan Herzog
Library Board
Library Corporation
Dalton
James Montedonico
Ilinois
Walton offers free polio vaccine drive this June
Walton Health Department conducts two free polio vaccination clinics for village residents. Dr Paul A. Rosborough and staff supervise the Salk vaccine campaign on June 4 and June 15 at 1195 p.m. in the village hall. Last year over 1600 inoculations were given, and the public is urged to spread the word.
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Walton Health Department
Paul A. Rosborough
Christening Ceremony For Kristine Swanson
Kristine Ann Swanson was christened last Sunday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Her parents are Desk Sergeant Edward Swanson of the Riverdale Police and Marlene Swanson. Godparents include Mr and Mrs Richard Ufer of Riverdale. A family dinner followed with guests Loretta Brown and Anthony Erico of Chicago. The Swanson children are Janet 13 Richard 10 Robert 6 and Susan 5.
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Kristine Ann Swanson
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
80Th
Evergreen
Kristine
Edward Swanson
Riverdale
Marlene
Richard Ufer
Dearborn
Swanson
Loretta Brown
Chicago
Anthony Erico
Swansons
Janet
Richard
Robert
Susan
Hard Times Party at 303 American Legion Post
Paul Gall Post 303 of the American Legion will host a Hard Times Party on Saturday evening May 18 at the post home 100 W 138th st Riverdale in the Redwoods hall on the first floor. Doors open at 9 pm with The Manhattans providing music. beer on draught and Sloppy Joe sandwiches will be served. A 50 cent entry fee is charged.
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Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Post
138Th St
Riverdale
Redwoods
Hall
138Th Street
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Little Leaguers
Municipal Field
John C. Wernicke
Edward B. Ericksen
Arthur E. Dillner
Marvin Bruckner
Thos, Ketcham
Theodore Doll
Fred Kasten
Arthur C. Fanning
Greater Dolton
Chicago Rd
VFW
A. Tor
Anthony Cribari
Joseph Zorich
John Luth, Jr
Lawrence Hill
Frank Gajewski
Gus Nesvick
Edgar Terwilliger
Dolton Property Fornsurance Bldg
John B, Slager
Dolton-Riverdale
Richard Ance
Thornridge
Joe Zorich
Dalton Vfw
Harold Sutter
RAPOA
Will
Village Board
Kristine Swanson
Civil Defense
C. D
T. Paul Rizzo
Drmng
Don Cleghorn
Violet Nadratowski
Maude Mazzacavallo
Vic Herr
Myrtle Rizzo
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