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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
6
Editorial notes Riverdale Daltons youth programs and civic group efforts. It questions curfew impact on teen dances record hops and late swims, arguing many events already end late and minors are responsible. It cites high school dances and birthday parties stretching past proposed curfew.
Riverdale officials should survey both teenagers and adults on curfew effectiveness and consider alternatives to curb juvenile delinquency. The piece argues that many offenders are over sixteen and that fines for parents may worsen tensions, calling for community dialogue via Pointer Publications.
A youth accused of speeding and hot rodding faced 11 charges including reckless driving and no license. He posted a $590 bond after a July 20 hearing before Judge Thomas Harper. a psychiatric exam was ordered with results due August 27.
Riverdale park hosts weekly dances for teens with Dan Gabriel on the tennis courts every Thursday. The park district also sponsors a Cubs ball park trip for adults. children under 8 must be with a parent. total trip cost is 1 dollar.
Community meeting features William Jacobs and Edward Derwinski discussing a program to raise and train smooth collies as guide dogs for sightless children. Dr. Lee Ford directs the effort from Washington University and will visit South Holland to meet auxiliary members while a fund drive supports training and shipping costs.
Riverdale police report two fender skirts stolen from a 1959 Plymouth parked in the driveway at Jim Cast’s home 13408 Wentworth Riverdale. Investigating. no suspects listed.
Village officials and clergy push a curfew for Riverdale youths. Proponents argue enforcement will curb late roaming and public shaming may deter violations. Mayor Ripley counters it targets parents, not children, noting delinquents are a minority.
The Riverdale Park district sponsors a trip to the Chicago White Sox ball park on August 10 to see Detroit. A bus leaves the fieldhouse at 11 15 a.m. Costs for transport and admission total $1. Children under eight must be accompanied by a parent. Registration for this exciting day is August 9 at the park fieldhouse until 5 p.m.
A local note asks residents who use the library to thank volunteers by name. It lists many volunteers including Mrs R Barriball Mrs Lucille Briggs Miss Carlson Mrs J Dalle Mrs H DeRoey Rosemary Grimes Mrs L Hall Ruth Ann Henricks Mary Hogan Barbara Helicky Francine Helicky Shelia Horner Nancy Huetter Marcia Hunt April Jaeger Mrs R Jaeger Joan Johnson Mrs F Kasten Mrs M Kerns Kathy Krueger Kathy Kuwaiter Carol Lotz Judi Lydon Miss H Maurer Pam Messerschmidt Sandra Musashe Mrs K McConnaughay Lynn McCurdy Christ Nemecek June Pedersen Susan Rollins Mrs G Sawyer Alyce Schiever Mrs John Trever Angela Vena Mrs B Voikman Mrs L Wernicke Mrs D Whiting. We may be personally defeated but our principles forever.
Mr and Mrs Robert Smelter of South Holland announce the birth of a daughter on July 8 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Theodore De Graff of South Holland announce the birth of a son on July 9 at the same hospital.
Riverdale police report two hubcaps stolen from a car parked in the Winds Central railroad lot on 144th Street. The owner is Lawrence Larson of 14315 Emerald, Riverdale. READ THE WANT ADS.
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