Riverdale votes on municipal building bond May 21 1960
The Pointer urges a Yes vote for a new Riverdale Municipal Building at 142nd and Tracy. A brochure explains costs including a home valued at 15000 paying about 3.40 yearly. Precincts and polling places listed for the May 21 special election, polls 6 am to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Edward L. Ripley
Cook
Schmidt
142Nd and
Tracy
Washington School
139Th Street
School Street
Jefferson School
West
144Th Street
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Illinois Central Raiload
Ed Ripley
Chuck Renner
Letter on fire station relocation impact and village rates
A letter to Chief Herb Schmidt from the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department discusses a proposed relocation of the village fire station. It argues the site would shorten response times and improve protection, potentially lowering insurance classifications and rates after a May 21 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Schmidt
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Herbert Schmidt
Cnet Riverdale
Marvin Austin
Larry H. Smith
Cook County Inspection Bureau
W. Jackson
Chicago
William L. Reaugh Memorial Service
The Board of Education District No. 148 announces a memorial service for William L. Reaugh to be held at the Lincoln School auditorium on Sunday May 22 1960 at 3:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education District No. 148
William L. Reaugh
Lincoln School
Cancer Crusade At 75 Percent Of Final Goal
The South Suburban Chapter of the American Cancer Society reports 75 percent of its $35,000 goal raised, with $25,000 collected so far. Many towns in South Cook County have yet to report totals, and the drive extends into May due to area size. Nationwide, Illinois contributions total $1,002,242 toward a $1,750,000 goal, up from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburban
American Cancer Society
John H. Kellogg
Chicago Heights
Park Forest
Evergreen Park
Cook County
Homewood
Flossmoor
Dalton
Markham
Midlothian
Country Club Hills
Hazelcrest
Oak Forest Palos Park
South Holland
Hany J. Hemingway
Tinois
Village Trustee Schaefer Resigns From Board
Harold Schaefer resigns as trustee of Riverdale village effective April 26. In a resignation letter to the Board of Trustees he regrets the move and hopes to maintain close ties with fellow board members. The resignation was accepted at the village board meeting and a replacement will be announced once confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlod Schaefer
Riverdale
Board of Trustees
Schaefers
Swim Club Bonds On Sale At Headquarters
Swim Club bonds go on sale May 20 at the Headquarters located at the Swim Club site. Hours are Friday 6 30 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, and daily 1 to 3 pm through May 31. Bonds cost 100 and rise to 150 on June 1. The issue promises 5 interest and healthful dividends.
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Swim Club
Daly
Cottage] Grove
Sibley
Dolton Sailor Circles World Aboard Atom Sub
Dolton resident William H. Hadley served aboard the nuclear submarine USS Triton the first to circumnavigate the globe submerged. Triton departed New London Connecticut surfaced near Rehoboth Delaware after about 84 days under the sea, covering roughly 36 000 miles. Hadley a 30 year old Navy veteran joined after serving as a naval attache in Washington and trained at Great Lakes. His family notes his education completed during service and electronics credits earned.
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Dolton
William HR. Hadhey
Hit
USN
Harry McAlister
Langley Jr
Dalton
Illinois
Manlyn Barkin
Triton
New London
Conn
Monntauk Point
Long Island
Rehoboth
Del
Hadley
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes
Robert
Tri-Hi-Y Girls canvass funds for Riverdale library
The Lookies Tri-Hi-Y group under Mrs Pembroke will canvass in Riverdale on May 25 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. to help the Dolton Riverdale Village Library raise the remaining portion of its 1200 dollar annual budget. The drive closed about 200 dollars short. readers are urged to contribute to the local cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookies
Army To Display Nike Launcher At D C A Picnic
Residents of Dalton Riverdale and South Holland honored during National Hospital Week May 4 14. Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey guilds support better care with five area groups. Dolton Civic Association marks 10th anniversary with a June 12 birthday celebration in Dolton Park.
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Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
National Hospital
Carl T. Waterman
Harold J. Gouwens
Harry W. Vinke
Ingalls Hospital Guild
Riverdale-Delton
Grace Diekman
Delton
Stanley Forest
John Wernicke
Women’s Auxilary
Dolton
Ordination at Lorimer Baptist Church Sunday
Donald E. Hescott to be ordained Sunday at Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church Dalton at 7 pm. He has served 315 years as youth director and assistant pastor, with programs in youth and camping. The service includes sermons by Dr. B Myron Cedarholm and others, with a public invitation and civic events surrounding the church ceremony.
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Donald E. Hescott
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Dalton
Hescott
Wilson Junior College
Chicago Teacher's College
Moody Bible Institute
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lorimer Baptist Church
Donald, Jr
Kimberly
E. 162Nd
South Holland
B. Myron Cedarholm
Conservative Baptist Association
Donald G Hescott
Samuel
Lions Club Day at the Race Raises Funds for Retarded Children
Lions clubs in northern Illinois join to support mentally retarded children with a fund drive. The event, Lions Club Day at the Race, will kick off the Meadowdale season in Carpentersville on May 29. Tickets at 3 dollars are sold via 224 Chicago-area clubs. 10 000 to 22 000 members may participate. The club raising the largest amount will win 8250 for philanthropy efforts.
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Lions Club
Illinois
Riverdale-Dalton
Triton Submarine Details From Navy Report
The report notes the USS Triton, launched August 19, 1958 in Groton Connecticut. It measures 447 feet, displaces 6000 tons surfaced and 8000 tons submerged, and compares to a light cruiser in size. It features two atomic reactors and two independent propulsion plants.
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Tmley Park
Thomas
Navy
Riverdale
Triton
Groton
Conn
The Oxford Market and Grocery Sausage Note
An advertisement by The Oxford Market and Grocery owned by John Behrens promotes sausage making with a claim of using the best meat and a special hot art process. It invites orders by telephone and mentions delivery to Riverdale area.
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Oxford
John Behrens
Dolton
Riverdale
Riverdate Police Department April crime report details
Anarie Anarie Cook of the Riverdate Police department reports that in April officers logged 219 arrests 70 motor vehicle law violations 149 village ordinance violations 1076 radio transmissions 909 telephone calls 381 complaints investigated and 35 special details.
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Nie
Anarie, Cook
Riverdate
Burglary at A and W Root Beer Stand on 145th Street
A burglary occurred at the A and W Root Beer stand at 145th and Halsted on May 13. An unknown person forced entry by breaking a window and stole 56 in cash. The burglars caused considerable interior damage to the building.
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145Th
Halsted
Decrease in Area Traffic Fatalities Reported
Illinois Highway Bulletin shows Riverdale 1959 totals with 188 accidents 83 injuries none fatal. Dalton 158 accidents 65 injuries one death South Holland 115 accidents 79 injuries two deaths in 1958. Governor Stratton cites lowest annual traffic fatalities in 10 years up 1938 figures.
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State of Illinois Highway Bulletin
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
William Stratton
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Etter
Herbschmidt
Ned J. Veenho
Enclave
Foilee
Virginia
United States Army
Cancer Crusade
Village
Schaefer
Dolton Sailor Circles
Atom
Army
D.C.A
Ingalls Hospital
Rose Suburban Auto Parts
Dc.a
EB. Sandstrom
W. Wragg
Menighin
Lee Hall
Civic Association
Lions
Delta
Rurney
Riverdale and Dolton, Ill
Terminal
Hino
Jhos F. Kinney
Kumer
Hint Cnsays
Bim
Kinney
Reich
Barkmeier
Mr. Kinney
Exyerrbody
Stowers
Reverncay
C. Reh
iTrustees
C Kasten
Ed Tromer
George I. Kochler
Cyitve
H Barkmeier
Vrustees
Fred Lachwog
Fred Tamermier
Aug F Ronse
Oswald Obeldobel
Jofficer
Kamey Bros
Primes
Billy Propper
Oficer
Ditlner
Kinney Bros
Oslo
Brookfelt
Indiana Ave
Boogfor Blinkie 15
Harry Hammon
Peo Eimtt Rosenthal
Sehnudt’s Corner
Duviers
Edpred J. Diliner
St. Nearl. C. Depot
South Park
North Judson
Thandie
North America
Wmn. H. Rippe
Rippe
Riverdale Chamber OF Commerce
Hans Schnell
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