Ivanhoe Park Summer Program Registration
Ivanhoe Park Board announces summer recreation program for district children eight and up with free non swimming activities and paid swimming option. Registration Saturday June 13 at 9 am at the park fieldhouse 144th and Stewart, residents only. swimming limited. Clarence Onyett named recreation director. details in Watch The Pointer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Park Board
Park District
Park Fieldhouse
144Th and
Stewart
142Nd Street
148Th Street
Indiana
Alsted Street
Clarence Onyett
Roosevelt
Park Board
Dolton Solicitors Required to Display Badge
Dolton Police Chief Grover L. Gogswell orders all door to door solicitors in Dolton to wear a visible solicitor badge on outer clothing. Residents told to contact police if approached without a badge. Salespeople may obtain badges by registering at the police station to curb heavy solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover L. Gogswell
Dolton
Three Car Crash Leaves Three Injured in Suburban Intersection
At 12 30 a m on Sunday a three vehicle collision at 138th and Halsted left Fulmer S Palmer 31 Grand Rapids Michigan the most seriously hurt with head injuries seven broken ribs and abrasions George Hoselton 34 of 3715 West 142nd Place Markham suffered head abrasions and Charles Rees 31 of 3601 Florence Avenue Steger knee abrasions All were taken to St Francis hospital Rees fled the scene but was arrested on charges of leaving the scene disregarding a stop and go light and crossing the yellow line Bond set for June 6 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
138Th
Halsted Streets
Fulmer S. Palmer
Grand Rapids
Michigan
George Hoselton
W. 142Nd Place
Markham
Charles Rees
Florence Avenue
Steger
St. Francis Hospital
Riverdale
Rees
Halsted Street
Palmer
Hoselton
Army Boat Stolen From Calumet River Bank
Riverdale police report a 14 aluminum boat owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers was stolen during the night of May 20. The craft was chained to the Calumet River bank at the Acme bend when taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Calumet River
Acme Bend
New Street Signs Installed In Dolton
Dolton installs new street signs from Indiana to LaSalle Streets and 146th to Sibley Boulevard. Trustee Berg leads the program with plans to equip the entire village with legible signage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Indiana
LaSalle Streets
146Th
Sibley Boulevard
Berg
Warning to Dog Owners in Dogswell Village
The chief of police warns that a license check will occur in the village. Unlicensed dogs may be arrested and fined. licenses cost 3 dollars at the police station. Owners must show vaccination receipts when purchasing the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogswell
Peeace
Ladies Auxiliary to Hold Get Acquainted Party
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Riverdale volunteer fire department will host a Get Acquainted party for old and new members on June ? at their regular meeting place. Vivian Kennedy leads refreshments. The last meeting on May 11 was presided by Rose Zumm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Vivian Kennedy
Rose Zumm
Ibuneco
Door Stolen From Model Home in South Holland
South Holland police report a door stolen from a model home at 164th Place and Caryne Circle. The house, owned by Dr. Brant of Dutch Valley Homes Inc, had a broken north window and hinges unscrewed from the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
164Th Place
Caryne Circle
Dr. Brant
Dutch Valley Homes, Inc
D.C.A Events Spotlight Delton Park Activities and Band Plans
The D.C.A. schedules a 8:00 pm meeting at Delton Park Field House with speakers on a proposed Delton hospital. A 2:15 pm band concert May 31 at Delton Park features the District 148 Concert Band under A Meneghini. A Hi Teen Hop is set for June 5 at Franklin School with 50 cent admission and music by The Imperials. Applicants may enter the Miss Dalton Fire Department contest via D.C.A. Box 773. A Shopping Guide ad drive invites local service and business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton Park
District 148
A. Meneghini
D.C.A
Franklin School
Estelle Wilk
Imperials
Dolton D.C.A. Seeks Members With Low Dues
The Dolton Community Association invites residents and business renters to join. Membership costs 1 per person, with life memberships at 15. Mail checks to D.C.A. Box 73 Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
D.C.A
Annual Picnic Announcement for DCA Members
The DCA hosts its annual picnic for members and children on Saturday in Dalton Park. Activities start at 2:00 p.m. with games and races and a bring your own supper wiener roast for adults at about 9:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C.A
Dalton Park
Mrs R Pebworth Elected To State Board Of League Of Women Voters
Mrs. R Pebworth of 14115 S Wabash was elected vice president of the Illinois state board. She has served six years on the state board and edited Illinois Voter for 1956 and 1958. She also held roles as secretary and state legislation chairman and serves on local education and school boards committees. Riverdale Dalton league sent delegates Thomas Ketcham and Charles Snerman to the convention. The group approved studying tax reform election law improvements and a constitutional convention for Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Riverdale-Dalton
R. Pebworth
Pebworth
S. Wabash
Illinois Voter
Illinois Voters’ Handbook
Illinois League
Thornton Township High School Board of
Tri-County
Ulindis Association of School Boards
Riverdale-Dolton League
Thomas Ketcham
Charles Snerman
Illinois
St Francis Auxiliary Set to Meet June 1
St Francis Hospital Auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday June 1 at 1 pm in the hospital. Mrs Arthur Dillner will preside and wrap of bandages and surgical dressings will follow. Refreshments will be served. Executive officers meet at 1 30 am on the regular meeting day June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hospital
Arthur Dillner
State's Attorney Announces Filing of Personal Property Tax Suits
State's Attorney Adamowski said he will resume filing personal property tax suits. He questioned a flat rate income tax and urged tighter enforcement to reclaim revenue for Cook County townships and municipalities. He urged a legislative commission to examine the Assessor's office operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamowski
General Assembly
Adamawski
Illnois
Cook County
The
Assembly
Scanlan Mothers Club Auditing Committee Meeting Notice
The auditing committee of the Riverdale Branch of Scanlan School Mothers Club will meet on Wednesday June 3 at 1 pm at the home of Mrs. James Kirner 13315 S Prairie. Committee members appointed by president Mrs Frank Manley are Mrs J Stepanian and Mrs Adrian Slager. Treasurer Mrs Frank Kramer will also be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Scanlan School Mothers Club
James Kirner
S. Prairie
Frank Manley
J. Stepanian
Adrian Slager
Frank Kramer
Ivanhoe Jacks And Jills Elect Officers At Dances
The Ivanhoe Jacks and Jills will elect officers for the coming year at the Patrons Prance Dance on Friday May 29 at the Ivanhoe Fieldhouse 144th and Stewart from 8 to 11 30 p m The 35 cent donation includes refreshments. On Saturday June 13 the Summer Daze Dance from 8 to 11 30 p m will install new officers with music by the Ivanhoe Swingsters a dance contest and free refreshments the 75 cent donation. Record dances continue each summer month on the second and fourth Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Jacks and Jills
Ivanhoe Fieldhouse
144Th and
Stewart
Ivahoe
Story Hour Starts For Dolton-Rivervale Children
The Dolton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club reports a successful Story Hour for ages three to five at the Village Library now held Thursdays 10 to 11 am. A reading contest for ages nine to thirteen begins June 15 1959 with prizes for most books read and reported on. A float for the Fourth of July Parade is planned to promote library activities. Thanks are given to the Dalton Riverdale Senior Woman's Club for bake sale donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale
Dolton
Dennis Malloy
Richard Lussenhop
Dalton-Riverdale
Three Injured In South Holland Crash
Dianne Padgett aged 23 and two children aged 3 and 2 from Harvey were treated at Walvoord Clinic after a crash at Route 6 and South Park Avenue at 6 15 pm on May 24. Neil Padgett the eastbound driver attempted a north turn into South Park and collided with a car driven by Francis Schram of R A 1 Cottage Grove who was westbound in the outer lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne
William
Dianne Padgett
E. 156Th Street
Harvey
Walvoord Clinic
South Holland
South Park Avenue
Neil Padgett
Francis Schram
Cottage Grove
Boy Receives Facial Burns Playing Near Fire
Four year old Jm Kirby of 14519 State Street Riverdale suffered facial burns when a burning paper blew from a container and into his face while he played near a fire on May 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jm Kirby
State Street
Riverdale
Memorial Day Parade And Service Observed in Dolton and Riverdale
Memorial Day will be observed in Dolton and Riverdale on Saturday May 30 with four parades and Memorial Services at Oakland Cemetery Dolton under Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion sponsorship. The parade starts at 1 30 p m from Riverdale village hall and proceeds east to Leyden Avenue Lincoln Avenue Dalton. Wreaths will be placed and a salute fired by a firing squad. Principal speaker State Senator Hayes Robertson. Arch Walker parade marshal and Carl Maurer honorary marshal. Commander Bob Podgorny invites all citizens to attend services at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Riverdale
Oakland Cemetery
Paul Gall
American Legion
Riverdale Village Hall
137Th Street
Wabash Avenue
187Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Hayes Robertson
Arch Walker
Paul Gail
Carl Maurer
8Th District
Maurer
Bob Podgorny
Queen of Apostles Woman's Club Plans June Meeting
Queen of Apostles Woman's Club, after a successful year, will hold its final meeting at the school hall on June 1 at pm. Mrs. Frank Zioncheck chairs the program. Refreshments are to be served by Mrs. Edmond DesForges and a group of committee women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Apostles Woman’s Club
Frank Zioncheck
Edmond DesForges
Thomas Brogan
John Gyurko
George Schulz
William Fogarty
Victor Safran
Frank Pond
Dolton Methodist W S C S To Meet Thursday
The final W S C S meeting of the year for Dol ton Methodist Church will be held in the fellowship hall on Thursday May 28 at 7 30 pm. Mrs Mae Mossell will present the topic The World to Christ We Bring. All officers should have written reports on their year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Dolton Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Mae Mossell
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Ivanhoe Park
Dolton Solicitors
U. S. Army
Ladies’ Aux
Riv
al Ohlsen
Mary Zimdars
Richard Lyons
Kiwanis
Henry Kroop
Velma Ohlsen
Ichard Lyons
George Bender
Wm. Siegel
Michael Gregory
Jane Fyler
Clark
Barbara Aherns
Marianna Gregg
Carol de Rusha
Jeannette Brask
Nancy Chott
University of Illinois
Ist Tow
Charles Huff
Jack Madderom
Nancy Needham
A. Megeghini
David Johnson
Wm. Nyberg
Marguerite Gregory
D. Aristen
Kathy Schrang
Susan Street
Linda Munson
April Heit
D.C.A. Projects
Harry Herzog
Robert Brown
Delton
St. Francis Auxiliary
Scanlan Mothers Club
Junior Woman’s Club
Story Hour
Boy
Burne
Dolton Methodist
Queen of Apostles Church
Nancy Ingerversen
Gayle Kay
Sheila King
Lynn Ackerman
Eileen Buikus
Maryelien Keet
Albert Martha
Arthur Dillon
Fred Bosgraf
Patricia Snow
Karen Crane
Linda Gerdes
Carol Dutton
Kathleen Reilly
Barbara Huelat
Anita Oster
Sister Veronica Lawrence
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