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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1962
Page
6
The United States Public Health Service conducts a comprehensive study of the Illinois Waterway and the Great Lakes to evaluate current and needed water quality for human use. The Izaak Walton League endorses the study and supports remedial action, while the Calumet Region Chapter distributes cards to boat owners to report pollution along the rivers.
The United South Suburban Veterans Organization plans a major Americanism rally and parade with participation expected from Thorn ridge High School, Rehfeldy Meyer Post No 474 American Legion, Kinneth Brady Post No 1 Lansing Y and Auxiliary, and a 100 piece Army band directed by Chief Warrant Officer G. Cook. The 3th Army Band has traveled 25 000 miles in 145 cities and performed for royal families and for the Milwaukee Braves and Chicago White Sox pennant teams. Local groups are urged to contact John Radastits for inclusion.
Dolton Junior Chamber of Commerce members elected Paul Jones as president Bob Cadieux internal vice president Mike Eckstein external vice president Dick Tomsak secretary Bill Bracy treasurer Ernie Ros state director and Harry Peterson and Gene Cholston local directors The group worked with Blue Island Chapter and state vice presidents Dick Werner and John Daly to finalize the constitution and plan a charter night banquet to affiliate with the Thingis State Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Riverdale police responded to 1718 Wallace for an inhalator call. Frank Volek of the residence was in abdominal pain and was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island.
J Stanford Tresler director of the Community Mortuary starts a weekly Open Letter series in the Pointer to educate readers on funeral services, bereavement, and related benefits. The first letter appears next week, April 9.
Reverend Frank Sterbin will deliver the sermon The Forsaken Son on Sunday April 15 at 11 o'clock at the Bible Fellowship Church in the Lincoln School auditorium Dalton. Sunday School begins at 9 45 am with teachers for all grades.
Thornridge and Thornton students face final election votes with president and secretary races as Thornridge hosts spring music and proms. A school-wide final election assembly is planned for April 16 with graduation dates set for June 6 and 7. Other events include a girls swim pageant, Key Club dance, senior youth car wash, and upcoming stationer sales by Thornridge FTA.
A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne reduces hemorrhoids without surgery and relieves itching and pain. In cases, shrinkage occurred while easing discomfort. Public claim says the discovery by a world famous research institute is now available as Preparation H ointment at drug counters.
A window washer named Iugeny Henry, 41, of 25 VW gist Street, fell from the second floor of the Dolton Village building while cleaning a window. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg and injuries to the right arm and leg. He was taken to St Francis Hospital in Blue Island and underwent surgery Tuesday evening.
The Methodist Men's Club of Sand ritize Methodist Church schedules a chop suey dinner for Monday April 16 to close the church year. Rev. Malcolm McArthur from Garrett Biblical Institute will speak. Reservations to Rob Clark or Chuck Mutter. 6 45 p.m. start. tickets 12 dollars.
Plans near completion for April 29 fourth annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit Boy Scout Troop 397 and Cub Scout Pack 397. Sponsored by Holy Name Society of Queen of Apostles Church Riverdale Illinois. Pancakes and sausage will be served. Music described as mediator between spiritual and sensual life.
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