County Police Round-up Ends Reign of Terror by Road Bandits
County police and Chicago Heights officers ended a days long crime spree by foiling an attempted Lincoln High robbery. They arrested eight other suspects after a staged auto pursuit and a gun battle left one bandit critically wounded. The operation traced to disguises and swift cross state cooperation, with additional arrests following within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Lincoln High
John Orgel
Edward Freckleton
Homewood Unit
County Police
Orgel
Freckleton
State Line
Cicero Avenue
Indiana
Frekleton
Lincoln Highway
Arthur Gray
Shields Avenue
Walter Wheeler
Illinois Street
Gray
St. James Hospital
Wheeler
Homewood
Nick Laheta
William Teboda
Crow Defeats Hawk in Midair Clash Near Cameron Mountain
A crow and a chicken hawk battled above the Cameron Mountain highway crew in Shamokin on November 1. Witnesses report the crow won by dropping onto the hawk's back and pecking at its head, disrupting road work activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Cameron Mountain
Ivanhoe Womans Club Announces Tie Dyeing Talk
Mrs Murray will address the Ivanhoe Womans Club about Tie Dyeing and Dye Pots next Tuesday at 1 30 p m. at the home of Mrs L A Davidson 15 West 110th Court.
Banks Will Close On Election and Armistice Days
The banks of Illinois including local institutions will not conduct business on Tuesday November 8 for Election Day and Friday November 11 for Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinmis
Changes in Four Calumet River Bridges Recommended
Alteration of four Calumet river bridges now obstruct navigation was urged to the Secretary of War by Maj. Gen. Lytle Brown. The bridges affected are the Calumet and Western, Chicago and Western Indiana, New York Chicago and St. Louis railways, and a Torrence avenue pontoon bridge. Brown proposed a four year period for completion and announced forthcoming public hearings in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet River
Secretary of War
Washington
Lytle Brown
Army Engineers
Calumet and Western
Chicago
Indiana
New York
Chicago and St. Louis
Torrence Avenue
Brown
Passing of Dolton resident Anna Boon aged 78
Dolton resident Mrs Anna Boon aged 78 died at home 211 Kanawha Avenue on Monday October 31 She leaves two daughters Constance and Cecilia of Dolton and son Dr Alfred Boon of Birch River Manitoba Canada Funeral services were private held Tuesday at 2 pm Interment Mt Greenwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Boon
Dolton
Kanawha Avenue
Constance
Cecilia
Alfred Boon
Birch River
Manitoba
Canada
Mt. Greenwood
Dr Weidner Jr To Talk On Cancer Over WHEC Radio
Dr M R Weidner Jr will discuss causes and treatment of cancer on WHEC Cicero Sunday November 6 at 2 pm The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute has used this time for years The station is on the lower dial and the program promises an informative half hour Local health work relies on physicians for advice and care saving county relief funds Alta Itter R N
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Weidner, Jr
WHEC
Cicero
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Alta Itter
R. N
Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Water Piping Project
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids for six and eight inch water piping to connect to the 16 inch J H B R R Co main at Halsted street. Plans available at village hall 137th place and Wabash avenue. Bids due by November 5 1982 at 7 30 p m with right to reject any bid. Peter J Kurz village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
138Th Street
Halsted Street
139Th Place
137Th Place
Wabash Avenue
Peter J. Kurz
Halloween Party at South Boland Hosted by Mrs Gouwens
Mrs Ray Gouwens of South Boland entertained many relatives and friends at a Halloween party at her home on Saturday evening October 29. Riverdale guests included Mr and Mrs Al Berschinski Mr and Mrs Ted Dreger Mr and Mrs Henry Hammermeister Miss Catherine Michalski and Miss Mabel Buechler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gouwens
South Bolland
Riverdale
al Berschinski
Ted Dreger
Henry Hammermeister
Catherine Michalski
Mabel Buechler
Riverdale Man Saves Ford From Car Fire
Elmer Schmidt of East 184th Street Riverdale saved his Ford early Sunday when backfire started a fire in the car. A friend helped smother the flames with a blanket preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schmidt
East 184Th Street
Riverdale
Will Rogers Said a Mouthful
Arthur Brisbane quotes Will Rogers in the Herald-Examiner editorial about American politics. He repeats Rogers remarks from The Chicago American that politics are overblown by big politicians and parties. Rogers argues the country has progressed in spite of politics and that ordinary Americans drive prosperity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Herald-Examiner
Will Rogers
Chicago American
Hearst
United States
Needs of Health Workers Monthly Clinics at Dalton Village Hall
Alta Itter, R N C T I urges support for health work in Riverdale Dalton area amid tuberculosis toll. Two deaths, three referrals to sanitariums, seven new cases. six new families with 37 contacts need baby foods clothing and other aid. Donations sought via Dolton Village Hall or Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Dolton Villge Hall
Dolton
Alta Itter
R. N
Form Young Peoples Club Elects Officers
The Immanuel Evangelical church youth group hosted a gathering with 45 attendees and varied games. Officers elected were John Town president Marian Kasten vice president Anna Dreshall secretary and Betty Fray treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Evangelical Church
John Town
Marian Kasten
Anna Dreshall
Betty Fray
Ph. H. Bassler
Kensington Police Change and Local Musical Visit
Mrs Frank Desdean and two sons Cyril and Ricard of Cincinnati visited William FE Reid and relatives last week. A musicale by the men's women's and iPs chorus with the junior chorus at Our Savior's church drew a large crowd on Wednesday evening November 3. After nine months Captain M J Grady returned to Kensington police station to replace Captain J M Johnson who moved to the detective bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Desdean
Cyril and
Ricard
Cincinnati
Ohio
William FE. Reid
Our Savior’s Church Auditorium
M. J. Grady
Kensington
J. M. Johnson
Detective Bureau
Bertha Green
Frieda Dubridge
West Pullman
Our Savior's Church
Naomi Schickley West
Dalton M. E
Edward Rampke
Fred
Ormsby
Minn
Riverdale
Eddie Taylor
Long
Dalton
Catherine Mitchell
Stanley Mitchell
Chicago
Emil Bettenhous
KE. C. Kasten
John C. Propper
Clifton
N. J
Propper
Newark
Calumet River
130Th Street
Etta Logan
Special at Marguerite Beauty Salon Guaranteed Waves
A salon at 18779 Leyden Avenue advertises permanent waves for 21.75 with a complete package and shampoo or finger wave for 25 cents. Contact Interocean 9726 for bookings. notes 27 Ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
Leyden Avenue
Fhone Interocean
Riverdale Club Hosts First Annual Halloween Party
Local social notes report the Jolly Pals Club hosting its inaugural Halloween gathering with games and a luncheon. Attendees include guest Harry Poort of Lansing and several Riverdale residents sharing news of parties, travels, and community events across late October and early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Pals Club
Riverdale
Harry Poort
Lansing
Betty Rampke
Truth Street
Eiven
Riverdale Board Seeks $125 Monthly Cut on Utility Bills
The Riverdale board met October 25 with full membership. Trustees discuss a Public Service Co. contract to cut electric bills by $125 monthly, subject to attorney approval. Plans for water main taps at Halsted Street and bid advertisements aim to reduce pumping hours and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Claussen
Lane
A. R. Lambert
Oswald Obeldobel
Lambert
Oberdobel
Public Service Co
Torpy
Halsted Street
138Th
140Th Streets
137Th Place
Indiana Avenue
Zornow
Dolton Board Sets Delinquent Licenses and Repairs Plan
Dolton village board reports 48 water bill delinquents and to meet police, fire, and water committees. New sidewalk planned at Wilcox filling station on Park Avenue. cottages slated for Cottage Grove Avenue. Drainage discussed on 154th Street. 12 inch water main repairs noted. $475 fire hose bill proposed for approval after committee review. One scarlet fever case reported. schools using strong disinfectant. Next meeting November 9 scheduled on election night. Mrs. Mary Reed of Gary, Indiana, visits daughter at 13783 Wabash Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dickelman
Maurer
Erffmeyer
Wilcox Filling Station
Park Avenue
Weber
Cottage Grove Avenue
138Th Street
154Th Street
Nitz
Miller
Police
Fire and Water Committee
Schnoor
Dalton
Diekman
Pointer copies on sale at Dal ton and River dale stands
Extra copies of The Pointer are offered at Ed Luken's Drugstore in Dal ton and Kurz News stand in River dale. The notice lists multiple sales points for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Luken
Dalton
Kurz
Riverdale
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Crow
Hawk
Ivanhoe Womans Club
U. S
Dr. Weidner, Jr
Young Peoples Club
Harold EH. Covert
Ann Arbor
Mich
California
Covert
Dorothy Vandeursen
Flowers
Ben Kasha
Irene Kawalski
Joseph Danowski
Milwaukee, Wis
Kasha
A. J. Allen
E. 187Th Street
Riverdale Fire Department
134Th
Donald McClellan
Jeanette Douglas
Rose
Beverly Doyle
Honor Polus
Margie Kleinz
Walter Kurz
Jay Polus
Acme Steel Co
Riverdill
Mary Reed
Gary
Ind
Ray Baumgartner
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