Derwinski Wins Broad Endorsements for 4th District Run
The re election campaign of Ed ward J. Derwinski for the 4th District shows widespread backing from groups and publications. Iinois Good Government Institute Better Government Association Americans for Constitutional Action Pointer Publications and four metropolitan newspapers praise his energy independence and grassroots approach.
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Edward J. Derwinski
Derwinski
Iinois Good Government Institute
Better Government Association
Americans For Constitutional Action
Congress
Hig
Pointer Publications
To Begin New Pointer Column For Homeowners
A new column aimed at homeowners debuts today on Page 4 Section 2. Albert J. Ohlsen, longtime Cotton Village board trustee and building commissioner, writes Strictly Man Talk. His four years in office have given him insight into local building and housing issues.
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Pointer Publicatione
Albert J. Ohlsen
Cotton Village Board
Ohlsen
Harvest Party and Masquerade Dance at Riverdale
Paul Gall American Legion Post 303 hosts a Harvest Party and masquerade dance on November 3 at the post home 600 W 138th Riverdale. The event runs from 9 pm in the first floor hall with music by The Standards and prizes for costume categories in the grand march. Auxiliary members assist with refreshments. admission is 1 dollar at the door.
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Paul Gall
American Legion
W. 138Th
Riverdale
American Legion Auxiliary
Ted Burdyl
Paul Gall Post
Post
Civil Defense Material To Be Distributed Friday
Don Cleghorn announces the civilian defense emergency unit truck will be stationed in front of the Dolton Department Store at 142nd and Chicago Road from 7 30 to 9 p m Friday November 2. Personnel Morrey Albrecht of the Dalton Fire Department and ladies Margaret Caldwell Teddy Siwinski and Victor Herr will answer civil defense questions.
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Don Cleghorn
Dolton
Villian Defense
Civil Defense
Dolton Department
142Nd
Chicago Rd
Morrey Albrecht
Dalton Fire Department
Margaret Caldwell
Teddy Siwinski
Victor Herr
Tri City Suburban Homemaker Named At Franklin School
The Tri-City Suburban Homemaker of 1962 will be announced at Franklin School on Thursday November 8. The winner and four Women of Distinction will receive prizes, plaques, and a trophy, with judging panel and guests attending.
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Franklin School
Pointe Publications
Tri-City
At & P.m
Kathleen Wiseman
St Mary Nuns To Be Honored At Pantry Shower
On Sunday afternoon November 4 a pantry shower and tea will honor the nuns of St Marys school. Parish members show appreciation for the nuns and 12 lay teachers with a cash gift enabling bulk purchases. Parents and families may meet the sisters. husbands and fathers are invited. refreshments will be served.
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St. Mary's School
St. Mary Parish
Pointer Newspapers secure IPA awards for local coverage
The POINTER PUBLICATIONS earned third place for Best News Story and a First Honorable Mention for Best Local Editorial at the Illinois Press Association banquet in Springfield. Awards honored POINTER entries among weekly papers with 10,000 plus circulation.
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Pointer Publicacations
Menton
Illinois Press Association
Springfield
Pointer
Riverdale Fire Department Responds to Two Calls This Week
The Riverdale Fire Dept. responded to two incidents this week. On Oct 26 a television caught fire at 14414 Wallace. On Oct 28 a car fire at 13rd and Tlalsted was extinguished. the vehicle belonged to James Tonks.
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Riverdale
Police Union Opposes Blue Ballot Amendment in Peoria
The Illinois Police Association voted unanimously on Tuesday to oppose the Blue Ballot amendment at its state convention in Peoria. The group represents 18,700 law enforcement officers and comes after the Illinois Police Chief Association earlier rejected the measure.
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Illinois Police Association
Police Association
Peoria
Illinois Police Chief Association
Will Organize Black Captains Four Wardens To Be Appointed
Dalton residents packed the village hall for a Civil Defense meeting about preparing for an atomic attack. Director Donald Cleghorn and Sam LaPorte outlined block by block organization with four quadrants and wardens, noting loss of gas electric and telephone services in an attack and offering emergency water from over 100 wells. A two week shelter supply list was issued and volunteers are urged to help.
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Dalton
Civil Defense
Dolton
Donald Cleghorn
Sam LaPorte
LaPorte
Civil Defense Committee
Tri-City Residents Back School Bond Issue Amid Large Majority
Voters in Thornton Township High School District 205 approved a 4.5 million dollar bond referendum by 4 374 yes to 3 537 no. Riverdale Dalton and South Holland supported the measure, while Harvey area residents rejected it 1 295 to 1 194.
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Thornton Township
Thornton
Thornridge
Pointer Publications
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Tri-Cities
Harvey
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