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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1962
Page
1
Dalton village urges residents to report railroad crossings blocking public highways. Citizens should sign at the police station and include time place railroad and engine number. Law allows brief blocks only for loading unloading fueling switching and specific duties up to ten minutes.
The Dolton Library presents a humorous account of a man who became a promoter with a genius for entertaining fans. His antics drew storms of disapproval from league managers as his teams set attendance records and won pennants.
Louisa D. Kasten mother of Dolton Village President Frederick D. Kasten died August 25 at the Homestead Convalescent Home Burnham after a lingering illness. She was born September 16 1877 in Dolton and lived at 14700 Chicago Road Dolton. She held multiple organizational memberships and funeral rites were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial followed at Oak Lawn Cemetery Thornton. Survived by son Frederick N Easten and five grandchildren plus three great grandchildren. predeceased by husband Emil Kaslen.
Local City of Hope volunteers will canvass September 9 through the month for donations to support the pilot National Medical Center. Mrs Mel Spellman will direct fund raising in Dalton South Holland and Riverdale to fund a new Children's Leukemia Wing and patient care.
Senator Arthur R. Gottschalk will address the Dalton Civic Association at its first fall meeting on Monday September 4. He has served two terms as Park Forest police magistrate and is regional general counsel for Reuben H. Donnelly Corp. A film by Illinois Bell will be shown and Cub Scouts Pack 390 will present colors. Coffee and rolls follow.
The Dalton Riverdale South Holland Swim Club extends its season to Sunday September 9 with final week hours from Labor Day 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and midweek 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Out-of-town guests may join. guest fees are 1.25 dollars for adults and 75 cents for children 12 and under.
The Dalton Village Board met with Burn-O-Matic and Torch Incinerator to discuss installing a low cost unit at the village dump. Trustee Berg cites reduced smoke and faster burning, while President Kasten says the board will study the issue fully to find a solution amid Chicago’s smoke notices.
The Dolton Police Association invites parents to unwind after back to school week with the sixth annual Dolton Police Dance on September 8 at the American Legion Hall 620 Halsted Chicago Heights Ill. Henri Buttell Orchestra will provide music starting at 8 p.m A 19 inch portable TV set will be given away to a lucky attendee.
Airman Basic Edward M. Foster son of Woodrow W Foster of Riverdale Illinois is reassigned to a United States Air Force technical training course for base fuel supply specialists at Amarillo Texas. Foster completed basic training and was selected for the advance course based on his interests and aptitudes. He graduates Thorn ton Township High School Harvey Illinois.
Larceny from an auto reported to Delton Police on August 25. A guitar with case valued at 389 and an amplifier worth 520 were stolen from a car parked at 14327 Woodlawn Delton. The gear belonged to Keenis Fugate of Glendale. The theft occurred between 8 p.m. August 24 and 1 p.m. August 25.
Community listings feature free roller skating tickets for Back To School Suppl ement on Sept 4 from 11 am to 5 pm with half price bowling at Art's. Also planned are the Ivanhoe Park Labor Day horseshoe tourney Sept 3 starting at 9 am, ice cream social Sept 7 at 7 pm, and Hoodowners Square Dance Kickoff Sept 7 at Dalton Park Fieldhouse with caller Frank Buckley.
The Town and Country Property Owners Association opens its 1962-63 year at Roosevelt School at 8 p.m. on September 5. The meeting covers the high school District 205 Bond Issue Referendum and invites all homeowners and taxpayers in the area.
The Thornton Township Young Democrats host a meeting at 8 p.m. at the Dorchester Club with Phillip C. Goldstick the Democratic candidate for County Commissioner as guest speaker. He will discuss The Voting Habits of Thornton Township and invite all interested voters to attend.
Elroy C. Sandquist Jr a Republican candidate for Cook County Judge will speak at the Dalton Republican Club meeting on Wednesday September 5 at 8 p m in Thornton Township Hall Republicans urged to attend
Dolton-Riverdale Junior Woman's Club hosts an Art Fair at Almar Plaza Dolton on Sunday September 9 from 10 a.m. to dusk. Local and regional artists showcase paintings sculptures jewelry glass and pottery with artists explaining their methods and several displays featuring children's portraits.
The Tri City Youth Swim Club will start its seventh year this October. Applications will appear soon, inviting local youth to join the program for swimming fun through the season.
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