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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1962
Page
2
Twenty four thousand pounds of steel rods were taken from the rear of a building at 130th and Halsted River. The incident appears in The Pointer page two section one dated August 3. No arrests reported at this time.
Riverdale police said a theft occurred over the past week end involving material owned by Carlson and Sons, general contractors. The notice appears in want ads.
Millard Fillmore states that revolutions do not always bring freedom, urging sober reflection on political change and the outcomes of upheaval.
Helen I Bechely died August 23 1962 at St Clare Hospital Monroe Wisconsin from injuries suffered in an auto wreck near Freeport Illinois August 20 She had lived in Riverdale 22 years was a former secretary in the presidents office of the Hotel Sherman and staff member of Welcome Travelers and Tommy Bartlett Water Ski Show Funeral services were held August 25 at Queen of Apostles Church interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery She leaves husband Joseph two daughters Helen Brock and Gloria Henricks a son Joseph Jr mother Olive Higgins and two brothers Thornton Higgins Frank Higgins and thirteen grandchildren.
Village officials discuss crossing obstruction complaints with the State Attorney's office. Norman MacKay reports ongoing police monitoring and an October 15 meeting with railroad personnel to seek a solution. The dispute centers on whether railroad negligence caused damages such as wage loss.
Mariners Ship 83 of Riverdale will sponsor a paper drive all day on Saturday September 8. The drive covers Indiana Avenue to the Illinois Central Railroad between 138th and 147th streets. West of the I C line may place papers on the curb for pickup. call Viking 1-1729 or 9-4388 for prior pickup or information.
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