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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
4
J James A Woods, 30, of Chicago slows for a single-lane barricade ahead of a turn when Raymond T. Hernandez, 37, of Chicago, driving a truck, rear ends Woods. Barry M Cox, 22, of Park Forest, driving a second car, skids and strikes the truck. Front and left rear damage reported. no injuries.
At 3 am Sunday, three vehicles collided at the intersection of 134th Street and Halsted Street. Jose Vasquez Caniu of Harlingen Texas ran a red light, William E Vives of Burnham Ave Eansing could not stop in time, Vir Cantus’s car was struck. John Collins, Mark Han, and Mimiayscar were nearby. all cars sustained damage.
Mr Murray and two passengers Jesse Murray and Lawrence Murray, 19, were treated at the Thomson Chic for injuries following the crash.
The August 8 1950 correspondence from Clintine Hughes congratulates Leona Manenus on becoming POINTER editor at Riverdale Illinois. Hughes recalls past work, notes the POINTER’s need for rest for its staff, and sends best wishes to Chuck and Tom while fondly mentioning Hughes’s history with the paper and local reporting.
On Sunday at 6 06 pm the inhalator squad responded to a call and provided oxygen to Esther Riscamp of 14924 Irvine Ave Delton. The incident reports a medical aid at the residence with prompt care from responders.
Capsule notes from the Tri City area highlight TOWNE LIQUORS Anniversary Celebration Sale starting August 18 with door prizes and a Franklin McCormick appearance. Arnold Schmidt's Colonial Club offers a hot weather luncheon. JUMPING JACKS in Alma Plaza features daily action. Malloy Fuel Oil promotes winter fuel supplies.
Local residents Robert and Don Miller of 2 East 144th Street receive praise for installing a flagpole in front of their home, a gesture celebrated as a strong display of patriotism. A long, humorous ode and dated notes mix with the tribute from the community and readers.
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