Drinking party ends in slaying and river search
Riverdale police solved the disappearance of Thomas Stockwell a 60 year old Chicago resident and arrested Joseph W. Dobry Jr 26 of Chicago for Stockwell's murder after a two day investigation. Stockwell's sister Ruth Sheehan reported his disappearance.
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Riverdale
Thomas Stockwell
E. 101St Pl
Chicago
Joseph W. Dobry, Jr
University, Chicago
Stockwell
Ruth Sheehan
Dolton Jaycees Plan 1st Annual Autumn Dance
The Dolton Junior Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the Autumn Leaves Ball on Saturday October 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall Riverdale. Music by the Nightcappers runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets cost $1.50 and are available from Jaycees members or at the door.
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Jaycees
Dolton
George Sweet
Pat Power
Emil Anderson
Young Men of Action
Read Booklet On School Bond Issue For District 205
Parents of High School District 205 students are urged to read a pamphlet on the proposed 415 million bond referendum to be voted on October 27. The booklet titled An Investment In Youth includes enrollment projections through 1974, cost explanations per taxpayer, and a Q&A section. Former Chicagoans Mr and Mrs William Berkin now reside at 1139 To 160th Pl South Holland with three children. Mr Berkin is a pharmacist.
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Richard Gula
South Holland
Mr. Gula
Mlinois Bell Telephone Company
Regional Ass'n Will Hear Views On Blue Ballot
The Regional Association of Municipalities of South Cook and Will Counties will meet Friday October 19 at 8 p.m. at Thornton Township Hall South Holland to discuss zoning effectiveness and the proposed judicial reform bill. Mitchell Qvergaard will favor the bill and Ronnie Palmer will oppose it with questions from members and attendance expected from village attorneys and police magistrates.
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Regional Association of Municipalities of
South Cook
Will Counties
Thornton Township
159Th
Wausau
South Holland
Mitchell Qvergaard
Ronnie Palmer
Coming Events In Dalton Riverdale Fun Fairs And Dances
Roosevelt Park PTA hosts its annual fund raiser at Roosevelt School on Saturday October 20 with various booths and Christmas shopping. Halloween events occur in many locations and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Night In Gay Paree opens Monday October 22 at K of C flats with can ran dancers and an Apache dance. A Halloween Dance at Pacesetter Civic Hall on Saturday October 27 promises costumes and prizes. St Paul Turkey Dinner by St Paul Lutheran Church Dolton takes place Saturday November 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children.
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Roosevelt Park Pta
Roosevelt School
Charles Lopez
Ellis. Dolton
William Walter
James Albert
Dolton Board Opposes Blue Ballot Judicial Reform
The Dolton Village Board voted unanimously against the Blue Ballot amendment. President Frederick Kasten cited loss of home rule and higher taxes as key concerns. Trustee Norman MacKay highlighted benefits of local court operations and evening access, arguing reform could remove the personal touch and practical court flexibility.
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Dolton
Frederick Kasten
Dalton
Norman Maclay
Douglas Heads Paul Gall Post Commander
Howard Douglas has been elected Paul Gall post commander to fill the vacancy caused by Commander Quirk s death. William Hickey was elected junior vice commander and Ted Burdyl was elected junior vice commander. Memorial services for Wil
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Howard Douglas
Paul Gall
Quirk
William Hickey
Ted Burdyl
Wil
Dr Logsdon To Speak On Bond Issue At Meeting
Dr Logsdon superintendent of Thornton High School District will speak at the Save Our Schools Committee meeting on Thursday October 18 at 8 pm in the Dalton Park fieldhouse. The group chairs the referendum and aims to inform residents of District 149 about schools and operations while backing candidates for the school board. Call Duane Quamme for details. New residents to South Holland from Hammond Daniel Rakick and family reside at 942 FE 161st pl Mr Rakick works for Republic Steel.
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Dr. Logsdon
Thornton High School
Forthcomine
Save Our Schools Committee
Dalton Park
Duane Quanime
Save Our Schools
South Holland
Hammond, Indiana
Daniel Rakick
Rakick
Republic Steel
Herzog's Store Grand Opening in Chicago Heights
Herzog's for Men announces a grand opening October 18 to 20 at 1414 Chicago Road. The new building is twice the size, featuring a larger range from mid to top grades and a special Trend Shop for young men. Owners Milan and Rey Herzog, with community ties, lead the effort. Harry Herzog has run menswear since 1947.
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Herzog
Chicago Rd
M. Herzog
Milan
Harry” Herzog
Rey
Harry” Werzog
Riverdale Board Meeting Delayed to 9 P M on Oct 23
Riverdale Village Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday October 23 at 9 p m instead of 8 p m due to trustees attending a municipal conference out of town. President Edward L Ripley cites travel time required to return home. The remark about life’s values appears as an aside.
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Riverdale Village Board of Trustees
Edward L. Ripley
Blue Ballot Debate Set for Oct 24 at Thornton Town Hall
Public meeting at Thornton Town Hall in South Holland will discuss Whats Wrong with the Blue Ballot focusing on the judicial amendment's impact on suburban justice. Sen Lottie O Neill and Ronnie Palmer head the talk with other attorneys. election is slated for November 6. Free attendance with refreshments. Local residents Joseph Kacie and wife moved within South Holland. he works as a tool designer.
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Thornton Town Hall
South Halland
Lottie O'Neill
Ronnie Palmer
Cook County
Ass'n
South Holland
Joseph Kacie
180Th Ct
Wausau Avenue
Kacie
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Calumet River
Mook
Frank Albrecht
Pointer
Dolton Jaycees Plan
Victor Larson
Emerald
Chicapa
John Conley
Eggleston
Peter Sanders
Ronald Miles
Halstedst
130Th
Lansing Aqua Lords
George Cartwright
Midlothian
Riversdale
Cartwright
Sea Scout
Coast Guard
Sea Scouts
Dalton-Riverdale
Dolton Village Board
Thomas Harper
MacKay
Harper
Douglas
Paul Gall Post
Herzog’s
Store For Men
Torrence Ave
Kingery Expressway
Jims
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