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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
8
Pointer Publications declares the 142nd and Indiana IHB crossing the Tri Cities Public Nuisance No 1 and plans extensive editorials. The team invites public input, explores four viewpoints, and vows investigations, interviews, and letters to address recurring delays and railroad related traffic tie ups.
The Sandridge Methodist Church hosts its annual Christmas party for all children on Friday, December 21 at the church. The event, led by the Commission on Education and Methodist Men's Club, features entertainment and a Santa visit with candy for children. Admission is free for children. adults pay a small admission fee. The gathering begins at 7 pm at Sandridge Methodist Church at Lincoln and Sibley in Dolton.
Richard C. Foss named pricing supervisor at Stone Container Corp Chicago Corrugated Division. Foss has worked for Stone since 1959 and resides with his wife and two children at 14314 Ellis Delton.
In a letter to the editor James S. McDonald questions Riverdale officials for restricting to three parked vehicles at two adjacent stations near depots, claiming discrimination while noting other stations exceed limits without tickets. He asks if the rule targets small businesses and public sponsors.
The piece discusses how some people resist change and suffer to learn new habits. It asks readers how they relax and whether they practice relaxation methods. It then advises concentrating on the current job and avoiding mental drift to improve relaxed work.
A Riverdale proclamation urges citizens to join a 192 Christmas Holiday Safety Campaign from December 1 to January 2. It cites national safety efforts by the National Safety Council and religious leaders to reduce December accident tolls and promote careful driving and neighborly consideration.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church at issth and Wabash Riverdale will hold three Christmas Communion services on Sunday December 23 at 7:30 9 11 a.m. A Christmas Eve candle and carol service is set for 11 p.m. December 24 and Christmas Day services at 10 40 a.m. The Riverdale Baptist Church 14130 Wentworth posts a 11 a.m. worship on December 23 and an all ages Sunday School Program at 7 p.m. The 8 p.m. Christmas Eve service will feature carols and safety reminders about drinking and driving. Village president Edward L. Ripley invites public attendance at Christ Child celebrations with Pastor Coddington. Final Advent midweek service is December 19 at Sandridge Methodist Dolion on Angels Shepherds and Kings topic.
The Thornton Towne ship adult evening school has 2700 enrollees with 1600 from Thornton Township. Dalton 379, South Holland 243, Riverdale 397 are top contributors, showing the program meets area needs per director Arthur J. Stejskal.
Did You Know The YMCA includes women members and girls who participate in volleyball swimming weight reduction programs and activities such as Tri-Hi-Y clubs for teens summer camps crafts and more.
Taxable receipts for August municipal taxes were certified in September 1962. Dalton reports 6464.29, Riversdale 5509.02, and South Holland 5305.27, reflecting Municipal Retailers Occupation and Municipal Service Occupation Tax less 4 percent administration expense.
The South Suburban Jewish Club hosts its fourth annual Chanuka party this Sunday December 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Park field house at 144th and Stewart. Call VI 1-188 or VI 9-6468 for more information. Ridge Church sits at Lincoln and Sib.
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