Dalton Hot Line reports tree removals and park land dispute
Dalton residents ask why trees on 142nd Street were cut and why stumps cost 10 dollars each. Atty Harold Summerfield and Shyland Limited discuss land sale for a future park amid price disputes. The Hot Line also cites vandalism concerns and police vacation lists, plus public works warnings on shrubs blocking views and a Red Cross volunteer opportunity.
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Mrs. S
Dalton
142Nd Street
Hot Line
Public Works
Morris Albrecht
Albrecht
Sunset Drive
Dickman Court
152Nd
154Th Streets
Shyland Limited
Lark District
Shyland
Park District
Atty
Harold Summerfield
Mr. Summerfield
154Th Street
Atty. Summerfield
Vincent Biscopic
John Summerfield
Summerfield
Dolton
Dolton Approves Thornwood High Additions At District Meeting
District 205 board unanimously okays eight classrooms and two swimming pools for Thornwood High School. Total project cost exceeds bonds with a $742,794 potential deficit, plan to complete by 1971 with opening target in 1971 and possible February occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Pinson
District 205
Thornwood High School
William Augustus
Augustus
Thornton Area Public School Association
George Webb
Dunlop
Ed Moravek
Dolton Officer Captures Forgers In Stolen Check Ring
Dolton patrolman George Pfotenhauer chased a Dodge after a man tried to cash a $250 check. A search yielded a stash of forged checks and a .38 revolver. Suspects William Barcus Benjamin Harris and Billy Joe Slack faced forgery conspiracy and weapon charges with bail set. Harris admitted past dope addiction and was treated at a hospital before transfer to Riverdale Court on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
George Pfotenhauer
K-Marteni
Sibley and Oak
Wally Thomas
William Barcus
Pfotenhauer
Benjamin Harris
Harvey
Billy Joe Slack
Chicago Heights
Harris
Slack
Ingalls Hospital
Dalton
Fred Mohr
Chicago
All City Credit Corp. of
Riverdale Court
South Holland Sued Over Thornwood Park Baseball Use
Four property owners sue to block Little League use of Thornwood Park arguing home plate proximity poses property damage and personal injury risk. Judge Dahl left the temporary injunction undecided, giving the village 30 days to answer. plaintiffs cite 416 signatures protesting the lease with the South Holland Little League for evening use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNS
South Holland
Thornwood Park
Walter P. Dahl
William Jacobs
Little League Association
Little League
Roy
Patricia Young
Leonard
Rose Burnson
George
Rita Strom
Bernard
Cecile Rozak
Young
Strom
Rozak
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Gire
Riverdale
Frank J. Mraz
Department of Public Works
Public Works Dept
J. L
South Cook County
Mid-America
American Red Cross
Alfred Gemeinhardt
Office of Volunteers
Thornwood
Chicago Ridge
Dennis Malloy
Nozzelman
LeRoy Bayer
Don Krause
Ron Reh
Burton Evans
Empire Piping Corporation
Allen Dunlop
Thornridge
Thornton
Purdue University
Tom van Swol
Wayne Anderson
Bob Schultz
Jim de Young
Jack Grove
Ronald Reh
Riverdale Fire
Herb Schmidt
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