Village Library seeks tax support for Dalton library drive
Local residents set up collection centers to aid relief efforts amid delayed relief checks. The Christian Family Movement of St Marys sponsors the food drive to supply baby foods, meat, and canned goods to relief stations, with cash donations welcomed for meat storage needs. Pick up numbers listed for volunteer homes in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Family Movement of
St. Mary's
Edward Gibvide
Minerva
Karl Graf
Dante
Louis Prevost
Nicholas Zakula
Dolton Park Plans Summer Activities And Programs
Dolton Park District unveils a full summer program with outdoor activities craft Tiny Tot and swim programs for all districts. John B Slager Recreation Director notes swimming at Thornridge Pool for ages six to fourteen daily for eight weeks with two hours daily from one to three. Registration details to be announced in The Pointer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Park District
John B. Slager
Dolton Park
Thornridge Pool
Waterman
Roosevelt
Dalton Park
Dalton
Slager
Dolton Village voters eyed for free public library referendum
The Village Library Corporation moved to circulate a petition asking Dolton to hold a referendum on establishing a free public library and electing six library directors. Petition demands 50 signatures. 30 collected so far. If filed May 28, the vote would occur Saturday August 17 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Village Board
Village Library Corporation
Dolton
Library Board
Library Corporation
Dalton
James Montedonico
Illinois State Library
Dolton Board Reviews Insurance Center Property Acquisition
At the Dolton Village Board meeting Trustee Albert Ohlsen said parties are acquiring additional property for an proposed insurance center at Sibley and Lincoln, with negotiations to wrap in about a month and a concrete plan soon after. Vern Harms reported near completion of a sidewalk survey in the Lincoln Sibley Chicago Road area and upcoming special assessments. The board also approved a mobile X-ray trailer visit on July 11 and 12 in downtown Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village
Albert Ohlsen
Sibley and Lincoln
Dolton
Ohlsen
Vern Harms
Lincoln, Sibley and
Chicago Road
Dolton Riverdale Ivanhoe Service Unit Meeting Planned
The Salvation Army Service Unit of Dolton Riverdale Ivanhoe will discuss improving its programs at a public meeting on Thursday May 16 at 8 p.m. in Riverdale Village Hall. Major Robert J. Getz will address residents and representatives of local groups about services including a home for unwed mothers and a dental clinic, plus plans to form arena councils in Cook County to coordinate countywide services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Dolton, Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Salvation Army Service Unit
Dolton-Riverdale-Ivanhoe
Riverdale
Stewart, Riverdale
Dalton
Milan Herzog
Chicago St
Robert J. Getz
Army
Central Territorial
Chicago
Dalton - Riverdale Ty Andoe
Frost
Hemes
Arena Councils
Cook County
Dilton- Riverdale-Ivanhoe
South Cook County
Armed Robbery Suspect Sentenced in Riverdale Case
Walter 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 and 36 months more on probation for violations. He is not eligible for parole for seven years two months. Police credit Allegra Thornton and Riverdale officers for arrest within two hours after the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Allegra Thornton
Emerald
Riverdale
Charles K. Cook
Roned F. Miles
Pete Sanders
Richard Mook
Elizabeth Payne
Coil
August Manis
Dolton Sues for Demolition of Two Buildings
The Village of Dolton filed two Superior Court suits on May 9 asking demolition of property at 14712 14716 Chicago St and 636 Sibley Blvd. The first building is described as decaying with rotting windows and dangerous wiring. the second as a dangerous frame shed with a crumbling foundation. Owners listed are Waclaw Jekowicz and Harry N. Oling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNS
Village of
Dolton
Superior Court
Chicago St
Sibley Bivd
Waclaw Jekowicz
Harry N. Oling
RAPOA Speaker To Show Color Slides On Rivers
The Riverdale Area Property Owners Association schedules its May meeting for 8 p.m. at Ivanhne Park fieldhouse. Guest speaker is Robert Bob Hamilton traffic manager Republic Steel Chicago presenting Romance Of The Rivers with color slides. The notion about remembering contrasts with forgetting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Area Property Owners Association
Ivanhne Park
144Th
Stewart
Robert ‘Bob’ Hamilton
Republic Steel Corp
Chicago
Free Polio Vaccine Offered by Bolton Health Dept
Bolton Health Department announces free polio shots for residents on Saturday June 1 and Saturday June 15 from 1 05 p m in the village hall. Dr Paul A Rosborough and staff supervise the Salk type vaccine. Last year the campaign inoculated over 1600 people and the department urges spreading word locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton Health Department
Paul A. Rosborough
Dalton Health Department
Kristine Swanson Christened at St Matthew's Lutheran Church
Kristine Ann Swanson was christened last Sunday at St Matthew's Lutheran Church in Riverdale. Born January 3 1963 she is the daughter of Desk Sergeant Edward Swanson and Marlene. Godparents are Mr and Mrs Richard Ufer of 14245 Dearborn Riverdale. A family dinner followed with guests including Loretta Brown and Anthony Erico of Chicago. The Swansons have four other children Janet 13 Richard 10 Robert 6 and Susan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Paul Gall Post Sponsors Hard Times Party
Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion hosts a Hard Times Party on Saturday evening May 18 at the post home 60 W 138th St Riverdale. The event in the first floor Redwoods hall runs 9 to 1 with The Manhattans providing music. Attendees are asked to dress for the occasion as beer on draught and Sloppy Joe sandwiches are on the menu with a 50 cent entry fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Post Home
138Th St
Riverdale
Redwoods
Hall
138Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dalton Library
John Dalle
Dalton Municipal
Lee Hall
John C. Wernicke
Edward B. Ericksen
Arthur E. Dillner
Marvin Bruckner
Thos. Ketcham
Theodore Doll
Fred Kasten
Arthur C. Fanning
Greater Dolton
VFW
Chicago Rd
Anthony Cribari
Joseph Zorich
John Luth, Jr
Lawrence Hill
Frank Gajewski
Gus Nesvick
Edgar Terwilliger
Dolton Property
Dolton-Riverdale
Richard Ance
Thornridge
Joe Zorich
Dalton Vfw
Harold Sutter
RAPOA
Kristine Swanson
Civil Defense
C. D
Paul Rizzo
Drmng
Don Cleghorn
Violet Nadratowski
Maude Mazzacavallo
Vic Hert
Myrtle Rizzol
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