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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1962
Page
5
The 2nd Annual Kiwanis Pointer Baseball Tournament opens August 6 with eleven teams ages 13 to 15. First-round games include MPDTG vs Chicago Greyhounds at Ivanhoe Park and Fernwood vs Fathers' Club at Riverdale Park, with Hessville bye. Local entries include Dolton Riverdale, South Holland, Tinley Park, Calumet Park, and more.
An open letter praises Ivanhoe Park District trustees for cutting expenses by funding $1,000 for the coming year from their own budget. It notes more equipment added without bonds, two tennis court resurfacings from the General Fund, and a new meeting barn for community use. Congratulations are extended to the Ivanhoe Park Board led by William Weldon.
Mr and Mrs Edward Klir and Mr and Mrs William Shep of Riverdale welcomed newborns this month. A daughter was born July 19 and a son born July 25 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
The Thomsen Clinic in Dalton denies any thalidomide distribution to pregnant patients and says samples were used for testing months ago. Officials report 3,152 tablets recovered in Chicago area inquiries, with no drugstores receiving samples.
Charles J. Grapp Jr., a candidate for County Commissioner in November, discusses his candidacy at the Dolton Republican Club meeting Tuesday evening August 7. Attending will be William B. Kane, Harvey mayor and Thornton Township Committeeman, with plans to organize activities before election day. The event runs 8 pm at Thornton Township Hall.
Hugh O Neill research assistant at the Commission on Youth Welfare of the City of Chicago will speak at the Riverdale Chamber of Commerce meeting on August 8. His talk titled Youth in a Changing Economy will cover his work with disturbed youth, police squad experiences, and guidance efforts. The event is at 7 p m next Wednesday in Dave's restaurant Riverdale.
Model Airmen William Mate and William Johnson from Riverdale were among about 1800 contestants at the 41st National Model Air Meet Championships held July 23 to 29 at the U S Naval Air Station Glenview Illinois.
Jamie Ann Mahin weighed seven pounds eight ounces at birth last Friday at the Mahin home on Indiana Avenue. Riverdale police responded after the sister called for help. Lieut. Rahich coordinated ambulance and doctor as Mrs. McCloskey helped deliver. Dr. Thomsen praised the aunt’s timely action. mother and baby went to Roseland Community Hospital and were discharged the next day.
The Tataak Wallon League of Dolton sponsors its 6th Annual Shrimp Boil on August 17 and 18 at 14734 Beachview Ave Dolton with a north lake tent on Sibley and Chicago Road. Co-chairs Dave Miller and Harry Lindell announce 114 tons of shrimp and square dancing. tickets $1.50 from any Izaak Walton member, per President Jim Fahey.
A Chicago Board of Health team will again administer free polio shots at St. Mary School Hall 310 E. 137th st on Thursday August 2 from 4 to 7 pm. Adults may be inoculated with no charge. one adult over twenty one must sign for each child. The Altar and Rosary Society sponsors the clinic. organizers plan adequate supplies and more medical staff. In last week’s clinic over a thousand inoculations were given and many were disappointed when serum ran out at 4 pm.
The Fritz dump at 138th and Racine keeps burning as Superior Judge Samuel B. Epstein delays contempt disposition to September 5 for further expert investigation. Charles H. Fritz faces potential penalties after past fires and a proposed nominal fine unless new charges arise.
Frank Cservenyak of Dollon will head the Young Democrats of Thorn ton Township filling the vacancy after Frank McCune resigns. The McCunes now reside in Phoenix, Arizona. Frank Giglio of Calumet City was elected Treasurer, replacing Cservenyak.
School District No. 149 will hold registration for all first grade pupils who have not registered before or who are entering first grade for the first time. Registrations run 9 to 2 at Berger and Vanderberg on August 15 Waterman on August 16 and Caroline Sibley on August 17. A birth certificate must be presented at registration.
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