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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
2
Editorial argues against a town curfew for teens in Riverdale Park and Riverdale township. It notes existing youth programs and argues the measure would fail to curb delinquency, urging teen and adult input and alternative approaches.
A youth faced 11 charges including reckless driving and running a stop sign after a July hearing before Judge Thomas Harper. He was released on $500 bond. A psychiatry exam is set for August 17. Police describe local hot rodding concerns and advise residents to note license numbers for identification. Riverdale park hosts teen dances and a Cubs park trip with adult participation and a $1 total cost.
Mrs Nurmi outlines a program to train smooth collies as guide dogs for visually impaired children with Dr Lee Ford directing at Washington University. South Holland residents Teddi and Anne Nurmi discuss fundraising and community roles including real estate work and local organizations.
Riverdale police report two fender skirts stolen from a 1959 Plymouth parked in a driveway. The owner is identified as Jim Cast of 13408 Wentworth, Riverdale.
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Village leaders and community figures push a teenage curfew in Riverdale. Shea urges enforcement and publicizing violators to curb behavior, while Rev. Codrington supports the move to keep Silverdale free of curfew violators. President Ripley frames it as a parental responsibility issue.
The Riverdale Park district sponsors a trip to the Chicago White Sox game against Detroit on August 10. A bus leaves the fieldhouse at 11 15 am and costs include transportation and admission for one dollar. Children under eight must be accompanied by a parent. registration is on August 9 at the park fieldhouse until 5 pm.
Community members acknowledge library volunteers listing names such as Mrs R Barriball Mrs Lu vile Briggs Miss M Carlson and many others. The note encourages residents to send a thanks and affirms resilience of principles despite personal defeat.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smelter of South Holland welcome a daughter born July 8 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore De Graff Jr. of South Holland announce a son born July 9 at the same hospital.
Riverdale police report two hubcaps stolen from a car parked in the Illinois Central railroad lot on 144th Street Riverdale. The owner is identified as Lawrence Largo of 14515 Emerald Riverdale.
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