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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

3

South Holland Jaycees to Organize First Meeting Tuesday

South Holland Junior Chamber of Commerce to be organized with Dolton Chapter sponsorship. Dalton Jaycees members Paul Jones and Bob Roach assist, Ray Feiner and Tom Miller listed for contact. Initial meeting set for Tuesday December 11 at 8 p.m. at Dorchester Club 154th Street near Calumet Expressway.

South Holland Iinois State Junior Chamber of Commerce Dolton Junior Chamber of Commerce Dalton Jaycees Paul Jones Dalton Bob Roach Dalton’s New South Holland Jaycees Ray Feiner Tom Miller Dorchester Club 154Th Street Calumet Expressway The Jaycees Jaycee

Rivertale Fire Inspectors Encourage Business License Compliance

Village volunteers inspect all business establishments for fire hazards after a new licensing push increases coverage. The POINTER notes two inspectors praised for thorough work and urges continued enforcement. A dedication at Caroline Sibley school drew poor turnout, possibly due to a Saturday Fun Fair and early Sunday 1 PM start.

Riverdale Rivertale Caroline Sibley 1550 Sibley PTA

South Holland youth in Army unit aids readiness test at Fort Richardson Alaska

Pfc. Thomas J. Simnick son of Mr and Mrs Frank Simnick of South Holland served with 2500 personnel of the 23rd Infantry Battle Group during a six day winter readiness exercise at Fort Richardson Alaska He is a rocket launcher gunner in Company F Entered the Army in February 1962 and trained at Fort Carson Colorado He has been in Alaska since August Christmas dinner planned by Mariners Club of United Presbyterian Church December 14 tickets 150 per person or 3 per couple Two Thornridge students Pat Kikkert and Sharon Carter help the nurse at Thornridge High School Ruby Cornwall is named editor in chief of the Thorntonite Reverend Theodore Zandstra urges Blanket drive for Church World Service December 16 Congratulations to Sue Gouwens elected vice president of Thornridge High School junior class

Thomas J. Simnick Frankin Siminick South Holland 1St Battle Group Fort Richardson Alaska Pfc Simnick Army Fort Carson Colorado Mariners Club United Presbyterian Church of South Holland Nelsons Niesens Hemstreets Wells Walter Stratkus Park Lane Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey Thornridge Future Nurses Association D. Walbert Pat Kikkert Sharon Carter Valbert Ruby Cornwall Thorntonite Thornton Township High School Ruby Theodore Zandstra First Reformed Church Church World Service Overseas Relief Sue Gouwens Thornridge High School

Indictment Alleges Bribe Attempt in Tax Audit

Leo J. Milazzo of South Holland and Milazzo Tool & Mfg Co faces a federal bribery indictment for offering 1000 dollars to IRS Agent Manuel Sanford during 1960-61 audit. Prosecution says the aim was to lower deficiencies. If convicted, he could get up to three years and a triple fine. New South Holland residents Edward W Clark and his wife recently moved in.

CNS U. S Leo J. Milazzo Claire Jane South Holland Milazzo Tool and Manufacturing Company South Kedzie Evergreen Park Milazzo

Thornridge Christmas Concert Promises 325 Voices

Thornridge High School will stage its Third Annual Christmas Concert this Sunday December 9 at 3 PM and 8 PM. The Thornridge Chorale directed by John Pearce will perform an antiphonal fanfare with brass, two major choral works, carols by the Madrigal Singers, and a massed 325-voice finale of Mendelssohn.

Thornridge High School Thornridge Chorale John Pearce Mendelssohn

Pals Named South Holland March of Dimes Leader

Jerry Pals was appointed Community Campaign Chairman for South Holland 1963 March of Dimes. He will lead the January Drive to fund birth defects arthritis and polio programs. Co chairs for the Mothers' March are Mrs Frank Svoboda and Mrs Jack Festen with a January 29 home call climax.

Jerry Pals

Madison PTA Cooking Demonstration Plans

The Madison PTA schedules a cooking demonstration at the school gym on Tuesday December 11 at 7 45 p m. Miss Ruth J Williams guest lecturer and consultant will present a lecture demonstration on food preparation for entertaining and special occasions. Williams has lectured across the country and studied at Indiana State Teachers College.

Madison Pta Jacob Aggen Ruth J. Williams Williams Indiana State Teachers College

Christmas Coloring Contest Opens for Ages 6 to 11

Children ages six to eleven are invited to enter POINTER PUBLICATIONS Christmas Coloring Contest featured on page 7 section 1 of this week’s issue December 13. Entries must be submitted by December 17 to three local banks with an impartial panel judging age and creativity. Prizes include 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5 and twenty $1 honorable mentions. winners announced December 20.

Pointer First National Bank Dalton Riverdale Bank South Holland Trust & Savings Bank Pointer’ Publications

Illinois Tech Educational Director Hosts Holiday Recipes Talk

Miss Williams, Educational Director of Wesson Oil Company for 20 years, will present baking ideas salads and simple vegetable flower instructions. The program includes low calorie dishes weight Watchers tips and seasonally themed table settings. Attendees will receive printed recipes and enter drawings for several gifts.

Llinois Institute of Technology Wesson Oi Company Miss Williams

Civilian Defense Plan For Tri City Pupils Under Way

Dolton school administrators met at Lincoln to nominate a Council of Nine to develop a civil defense plan for schools in Dolton South Holland and Riverdale. The plan aims for board review in about three weeks and will include notices to parents and pupils and press information.

Tri-City Dolton Lincoln School Council of Nine South Holland Riverdale Board of Education

Open Bids On Caroline Sibley Addition

Olin Hileman ISD 149 consultant will present at the December 12 meeting. Board will convene at 7 15 p m at Berger School Vandenberg Addition to open sealed bids for a $100000 bond sale to finance the Caroline Sibley addition.

Olin Hileman Illinois State Department of Public Instruction Board of School District 149 Berger School-Vandenberg Caroline Sibley

South Holland Hears Rezoning For Swim Club Project

The South Holland village board authorized a joint zoning hearing for December to define accessory building limits and to add a Commercial Recreational Area Development Plan. The location covers land bounded by 164th and 166th streets and parallel C E I railroad lines, recently purchased by three men for a swim club facility. Recommendations go to the board before the December 17 meeting.

South Holland Zoning Board of Appeals Plan Commission South 164Th St 166Th St Zoning Commission South Holland Village

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Dolton Jaycees William McElmutry Edward Sexton Leonard Studmiarz Edward W. Clark Morgan Park Chicago Clark Glen Santa P.O North Pole Pals Heads March of Dimes Tri-Cities Glen Nolte Dorchester Tri-City Banks
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