Riverdale Soldier Returns After Year Behind Iron Curtain
Sgt. Alexander F. Makia, 28, home on furlough from Fort Campbell Kentucky, fills a year of silence behind the Iron Curtain with cautious words. His parents learn of his service through four documents naming him Guardian of the Outpost of Democracy and praising his conduct in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dureen Corsello
Riverdale
Alexander F. Makia
Irow
Alec
Alexander M. Makia
Michigan
Pan
Jeff
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Sgt
Maria
Barbara
Sandy
Linda
Democracy
Alexander F. Maka
2Nd Battle Group
6Th Infantry
Iron Curtain
Berlin
Alexander M. Maka
Alexander Maka
U.S. Army
Thornton Township High School
Maka
Street Light Installation Approved In South Holland
The village board approved twelve street lights on Perry and Riverside avenues at a cost of 15 per light annually. Public Service company to install and maintain the mercury vapor lights across from Theorridge High School's athletic field between Cottage Grove and Cnam Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry and
Riverside Avenues
South Holland
Public Service Company
Cottage Grove
Cnam Plain
Theorridge High School
Immanuel Church Plans New Building With Y-Shaped Bell Tower
Congregation of Immanuel United Church of Christ approves architect sketches for a brick and stone church at Grant and Sheridan Dalton. The 300 to 400 seat sanctuary will feature a Y shaped 55 foot bell tower with reconditioned bell. Groundbreaking targeted for fall with completion in 1964. Interim worship and Sunday school move to Lincoln School starting June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Immanuel Church
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Grant and
Sheridan, Dalton
Whitehead-Billman Architectural Firm
Chicago
Immanuel Church
Lincoln School
Grant & Sheridan Streets
Fence Bid Brawl at South Helland Playground
Trustee John L Vinke chairs the park committee as two bids are opened for a four foot fence around the playground at 163rd and School streets. Area Fence Corp bids 830 dollars and A T Fence Co bids 882 50. The committee will review bids to determine if the lowest bid meets operations and has authority to award the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Vinke
Park Committee
South Helland Board
School
Area Fence Corporation
A-T Fence Company
Annual Memorial Day Parade in Dalton Riverdale
The Dalton Riverdale Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion will be held Thursday afternoon May 30. Units assemble on Wabash Ave Riverdale between 137th and 238th streets at 1 p.m. The parade starts at 1 30 and proceeds east on 137th Street to Leyden and Lincoln Aves in Dalton. Units ride to the S curve on Lincoln Ave then travel to Oakland Cemetery for services. Principal speaker is Theodore Burdyl of Sandridge School District 162. Marty Wilmot chairs the parade. Contact Mr. Wilmot for information.
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Dalton-Riverdale
137Th St
Leyden Ave
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Oakland Cemetery
Theodore Burdyl
Sandridge
Glenwood
Marty Wilmot
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Wilmot
Babe Ruth League Opens With Memorial Day Doubleheader
Action in the South Holland Babe Ruth league starts Thursday at Municipal field with an 11 am Memorial Day doubleheader. Gouwens Sewer Contractors vs Ridder Oil opens, followed by Spiekhout Oil against Santefort Realty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Field
Gouwens Sewer Contractors
Ridder Oil
Spiekhout Oil
Santefort Realty
Spiekhout Heating
Santefort
Community Groups Form Jaycee Ettes In South Holland News
The Jaycee Ettes, the Women’s Auxiliary of the South Holland Junior Chamber of Commerce, form temporary officers led by Nancy Johnson as president and plan joint projects with the Jaycees. Also noted are Thornridge PTA officers and local church and service announcements including Vacation Bible School at Eisenhower school, Pentecost service at the International Amphitheater, get well wishes, and the birth of Christopher Joseph Kabat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee Ettes
South Holland Junior Chamber of Commerce
Nancy Johnson
Marge Stirn
Sue Smith
Georgia Anderson
Terry Baker
Dolores Mesch
Mary Maroney
Denys Hutchinson
Jaycee
Eve Miller
Jaycee-ettes
Jaycees
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander F, Maka
Tatent
Henri-Frederick Amiel
Judi Lagestee
Florence Plug
Bernice Fabian
Owen Hanson
Thomas Mossell
South Holland Fire Department
Herb Schmidt
Riverdale Fire Department
S.H
Babe Ruth
Judd Dalenberg
Thornridge P & TA
Jacob Aggen
Lou Niesen
Donald Carton
Martin Mulder
Paul Ellis
Carl Schrang
Fred Tydd
Grace Lutheran Church
Eisenhower School
159Th and
Minerva
Milton Lehr
International Amphitheater
First Reformed Church
Raymond Gouwens
Presbyterian Hospital
Presbyterian
Tennis DeYoung
Clarence Smit
Christopher Joseph Kabat
Edward Kabat
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Christopher
Cathleen
Tom
By Dureen Corsello
David John Hess
Dobson, Dolton
Sibley Barber Shop
Primo Tremaroli
Betty Lane
David
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