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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1962
Page
5
The Dalton Board of Trustees urged villagers to file complaints at the police station about crossings blocked by trains. Citizens should note time and place, the railroad, and the engine number, citing violations of the statute limiting blocking to ten minutes and specific purposes only.
The Tri City Youth Swim Club restarts its swim program in October for its seventh year. Applications will be available soon for those eager to continue swimming beyond summer.
The Dalton Riverdale South Holland Swim Club extends its season to September 9. Final week hours include Labor Day 10 am to 9 pm, Sept 4–7 1 pm to 9 pm, and Sept 8–9 10 am to 9 pm. Out-of-town guests welcome with fees of $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for children 12 and under.
A stalled tractor trailer on 166th street South Holland caused a two vehicle crash Saturday afternoon August 23 when Santos Guevara 25 Texas resident now on 162nd Street South Holland failed to see Marlene Gibson’s car at Cottage Grove. Guevara’s pickup struck Gibson’s car damaging its left front fender.
Elroy C. Sandquist Sr., Republican candidate for Cook County Judge, will address the Dalton Republican Club at 8 p.m. Wednesday September 5 in Thornton Township Hall. All Republicans urged to attend.
Harriet Wiersma of Hast 162nd street received her nurse aide certificate from St. Francis Hospital after the Hospital Orientation Program. Three Harris DeYoung boys greet a new brother Paul born August 18 at Inealls Memorial Hospital Harvey weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces. Richard Alan Van Kalk er born August 22 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital joins Ronald age 3. First Reformed Church plans choir practice September 6 with radio broadcast of September 16 service on WYCA FM. Arabian-bound Missionaries VanderAarde depart August 31 from New York. Herman Teune anniversary celebration hosted by 75 friends at 16413 Betty Ina. Laurie Flickner returns from trip abroad visiting six countries. Labor Day wishes to readers.
Local City of Hope volunteers will canvass September 9 through 15 to raise funds for the pilot National Medical Center. Mrs. Mel Spellman will lead fundraising in Dalton South Holland and Riverdale to build a children's leukemia wing and support patient care.
The Thornton Township Young Democrats stage a meeting at 8 p.m. at the Dorchester Club with Phillip C. Goldstick, Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, speaking on The Voting Habits of Thornton Township. All interested voters are invited.
The Primrose Circle of the Ladies Auxiliary sponsors a fashion show on Wednesday September 12 at Thornton Township Hall South Holland. Models are local women and children with outfits from Park Avenue Livie Shop and a Lansing Illinois children’s shop. Tickets are 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children with proceeds for Calvin Christian School. Refreshments and prizes will be provided.
The Dalton Village Board plans a Wednesday meeting with Burn-O-Matic and Torch Incinerator Co to discuss a low cost Tepee burner for the village dump. Trustee Berg says the unit cuts smoke and speeds burning with forced air, while President Kasten aims to fully explore the option as Chicago notes surrounding smoke concerns.
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