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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1960
Page
10
Candidates discuss district finances taxes and future school needs. George Sawyer argues higher taxes may occur as bonds are used up while stressing standard education and public engagement.
Lewis D. Loring Jr announces candidacy for two consecutive one-year terms. He notes long residence in the community and outlines his commitment to local issues and public service.
Lorimer Baptist Church at 14801 Lincoln Ave Dalton will host evangelist Michael Guido for special Easter meetings at 7:30 nightly through Easter. Good Friday services run 12:30 to 2:30 pm with Rev Samuel McDill and Rev Donald Hescott sharing, music by Gerald Raquet, and a children program on April 9 at 10:00. Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services at 8:30 am and 11:00 am.
Dalton Fire Chief Paul Ripsey urges residents to clear clutter in homes garages and workshops to reduce fire hazards. The Dol Iron volunteer fire department cleanup drive runs April 30 to May 1 with curbside pickup of combustible materials and discarded appliances in designated sections.
The listing shows local officials appointed for Youth Day in Village Halls with roles at multiple institutions. Names include Marilyn Byrd clerk Gerald Heenan from Queen of Apostles Rosevelt School trustee Ann Kirkeeny building inspector Joan Shaw fire chief Richard Noetzel Bowen police magistrate Tom Spinozi treasurer Lorene Fenzau Lily Jaunich Washington attorney Geraid Peterson Emerson Bouchard public works superintendent Dave Ramsom St Marys trustee Marilyn Zeto John Schultz collector Mary Anin Kijeski police chief Detinis Krett.
The Riverdale Dalton Guild of the Women’s Auxiliary held its April 1 meeting in the hospital room. The Container Corporation of America showcased a 4 survey test, then refreshments were served by Mrs. M Mielke and Miss Grace Diekman. The guild sells Fannie Mae chocolate crunch candy at $1 per box, available from members or Mrs. P Mitchell chair 206 dist st Viking 9 2115, Mrs. R Hansen presided.
The First Reformed Church of South Holland presents Olivet to Calvary a cantata by J H Maunder on Palm Sunday April 10 at 7 p m sung by the church choir with guest soloists Howard Marsh Kay Graves and Joan Belt under Arthur Lambrecht direction and Hermine Vanderbilt organist.
Fred Mohr, longtime Dolton police officer, has been promoted to lieutenant effective April 1. He joined the department November 27, 1947, and was sergeant since January 15, 1953. A lifelong area resident born on Chicago’s Dalton side, he earlier worked at Carnegie Aluminum Steel as an engineering foreman in power. He has solved many cases and made several sensational captures for criminals in the area.
Thorn Ridge High School faculty named 12 outstanding students for the past nine weeks. The list includes freshmen John De Jong Sandy Short Charles Waterman Joan McMillan Larry Bean and Diana Staat. Also named are sophomores Brana Weiss Rusty Kopac Steve Withey Dean Overman Pat Wedd ing and Michael Henderson.
120 Pokagon Trails Council Boy Scouts will attend the 1960 Golden Jubilee Jamboree in Colorado Springs July 22 to 28. 50,000 scouts celebrate 50th anniversary. area leaders include Dr Bruce C Cook Hammond Council Scout Commissioner Bruno Erous Riverdale and Karl Voland Crete with assistants Don Smith Dalton Robert Duncan Schererville George Lytle Dennis Pataki Harvey Richard Moore Hammond and Woolman Tufts Crete.
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