Riverdale Officer Nabs 2 Auto Thieves After Short Chase
Riverdale officer Keith Yates arrested George Alexander and William Dean after a brief pursuit across Halsted and 138th streets. The duo admitted stealing John P. Williams's car from a Champlain avenue garage and claimed to be en route to Robbins to visit friends. Dean is a Temple University graduate.
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50Th Street
South Park Avenue
Chicago
Robbins, Jr
Halsted Street
144Th Street
Yates
Riverdale
138Th Street
Indiana Avenue
George Alexander
South Parke Avenue
William Dean
Dean
Temple University
William Nottorf
Alexander
Robbins
Dalton
MacInerney and Sheahan
States Attorney
John P. Williams
Champlain Avenue
Bureau of Identification
Last Day for Registration Before November Election
County Clerk Michael J. Ilynn designates Tuesday October 11 as the final registration day for voters. those aged 21 and older who have not yet registered should do so. previously registered voters need not re register. Riverdale and Dalton residents may register at their village offices during hours. registration books remain open at the county building through October 11.
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Michael J. Ilynn
Riverdale
Dalton
Play School at Riverdale Park Expands Weekly
The Play School group at Riverdale Park welcomes children aged 2 to 5 years to enroll. Current registrants include Leroy Bayer Ronald Bowse Gladys Beck Gloria Beck Barbara Freeman Maralyn Frost Ronald Hanschman Donald Kingsland Walter Krueger Jerry Krueger Audry Meginnis Pat sy Newman Warren Radtke Shirley May Schmidt Mary Lou Schmidt Joyce Strosinski Kenneth Strosinski. Bessie Dege serves as director.
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Riverdale Park
Leroy Bayer
Ronald Bowse
Gladys Beck
Gloria Beck
Barbara Freeman
Maralyn Frost
Ronald Hanschman
Donald Kingsland
Walter Krueger
Jerry Krueger
Audry Meginnis
Patsy Newman
Warren Radtke
Shirley May Schmidt
Mary Lou Schmidt
Joyce Strosinski
Kenneth Strosinski
Bessie Dege
Local Scouts Plan Three Ring Circus Oct 8 in Chicago Heights
Potawattomi Trails council Boy Scouts of America organize a large circus at Chicago Heights Athletic Field on Saturday night October 8. More than 1000 scouts and leaders from Troops 9, 16, 17 and 32 are preparing acts, music, clowns, and a pioneering campcraft finale with extensive lighting and a special electric organ for opening and entertainment.
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George Kingsland
W. L. Reaugh
Merle Kaufmann
E. W. J. Bagge
Potawattomi Trails Council
Itelf
Lyle Hopkins
Thornton High School
Tropkins
Robert Arch
Chicago Heights
Peter Bennet
Harvey
Nero
Community Council to Discuss Safety at October Meeting
The Dalton Riverdale Community Council District 148 will meet on Wednesday October 5 at 8 pm in Lincoln School Music Room. Principal William Reaugh will cover school safety, Mrs. Walter Lorenz discuss safety at home, and Clarence Brown address safety on the street. W J Harney will present high school bus loading and driving rules. Parents and citizens are invited.
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Dalton-Riverdale
Clarence Brown
W. J. Harney
Thornton Township
Harney
Women’s Relief Corps Convene All Day at Bowen School
The Women’s Relief Corps of the south half hold an all day convention at Bowen school in Riverdale. Mrs. James McLaughlin serves as district president.
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He Women’s Relief Corps
South Half
Bowen School
Riverdale
James McLaughlin
Our Savior's Church Screens The Thunder of the Sea
Our Savior's church at 13812 St Wabash avenue hosts the film The Thunder of the Sea on Friday September 30 at 8 00 p m. The Lutheran produced religious epic highlights church roles in modern chaos and social problems with a focus on evangelism and outreach. Aimed at 1 million viewers this year the program involves 30 showings daily in various venues as part of the Anniversary Appeal.
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Our Savior’s Church
Ow Savior’s Church
St. Wabash Avenue
Martin G. Kabele
Board of American Missions
United Lutheran Church In America
United States
Canada
Christian Church
George Allen
Our Savior
Heart Attack Fatal to Local Crossing Watchman
John Carey long serving crossing watchman at the 144th street crossing in Dalton died after a heart attack at home Thursday September 22. Born December 21, 1877, he resided at 306 E 138th Street with relatives in Detroit and Bremerton. Survivors include two sisters and a brother. body sent to Detroit for funeral services. Mrs West of Dalton remains hospitalized after an operation two weeks ago.
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John Carey
158Th Street
Carey
Pennsylvania Railroad
144Th Street
Dalton
Kay
138Th Street
Cornelius Carey
Beatrice Carey
Detroit
Mich
Bremerton
Washington
President Hastings Wins Burnham Woods Club Championship
Dalton’s Ira J. Hastings, age 59, won the Burnham Woods golf club championship last Saturday. He defeated Sam Leach 3 and 2 in the final after beating Bob Carey 5 and 4. Hastings earlier set a course record with a 66 two years ago.
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Ira J. Hastings
Dalton
Burnham Woods
Hammond Times
Frank Parker
Iva Hastings
Sam Leach
Leach
Lyle Langdon
Hastings
Tastings
Burnham
Mad Dog Shot Dead in Dolton School Yard
Dolton police officer Grover Cogswell killed a mad dog on the grounds of Franklin Elementary School at 147th and Chicago streets before classes began. Pupils had alerted others as the dog frothing at the mouth drew attention, and several children who had petted it are under watch while the head is examined by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Dolton
Grover Cogswell
Franklin
147Th
Chicago
Gerald Ippel
Cogswell
Illinois Department of Public Health
Dolton WPA Work Begins On Main Street Project
Twenty six local men started Tuesday morning on Dolton’s water and sewer WPA project along the south side of Main street from Indiana avenue east to the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad right of way. Fred Kladge, project superintendent, says delays may push completion within two weeks. A six inch cast iron water line will be laid first followed by an eight inch tile sewer line. The improvements mark the initial steps by Dr Carl H Thomson to prepare property along Main street and Ichang avenue for future home construction.
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Main Street
Dolton
Indiana Avenue
Chicago and Easternllinois
Fred Kladge
Carl H. Thomson
Ichang Avenue
Dalton girl convalesces after appendicitis operation
Miss Katie Diehl of Dalton is convalescing at home after an appendicitis operation. She thanks friends and neighbors for kindness especially the Ladies Aid of St. Pauls Lutheran church.
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Katie Diehl
Dalton
Tadies
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Dolton Votes to Add Night Squad Policeman
Dolton village board approves adding an extra officer for night duty to boost late hour security. The plan faces cost concerns, with a trial period to gauge self funding via fines and business license collections, plus insurance increases and street/house numbering coat work.
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Dolton
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