21 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
1
Theodore Huizenga police magistrate of South Holland urges safe driving during Christmas. He cautions motorists and pedestrians to avoid tragedies, warns against alcohol impaired driving, and asks residents to travel cautiously and return home to loved ones.
Daniel C Bachmann, funeral director at 244 East 138th Street, celebrates 23 years in business this week. The facility opened December 18 1936 after construction per his plans. Bachmann has served Tri City for 36 years since purchasing in 1925 from Phares B Good who moved to Gary Indiana. The business traces back to 1877 founded by Carl Frederick Neidew.
Riverdale Park fieldhouse hosts daily activities from 10 am to 9 pm during Christmas holidays. Ice skating depends on weather with a tournament planned and trophies for winners. Saturday December 23 features a Christmas party for district grade schools with movies punch and cookies, plus an 8 pm high school dance with live band. Senior citizens party with potluck lunch drew thirty five attendees.
In Suburban Living on page 7 section 1 readers find tips on staying with a dirt habit, coping with untidy daughters, a short origami lesson, an Oriental gimmick to keep children indoors, and a brisk note, The Last Hand, for duplicate bridge fans.
The reflection reconsiders Luke's line there was no room in the inn, urging readers to consider the selfishness that shuts out compassion. It ponders how a kinder act might have altered history and asks if humanity still lacks room for Christlike peace and neighborly love.
Three cars were damaged Saturday afternoon December 16 in a chain reaction at 13nd Street and South Park in South Holland. Arnold W. Meyer of 112 West 162nd Street and Eugene Voss of 16354 Ingleside, both of South Holland, halted at the intersection when James Terry of 3725 South Wabash, Chicago, struck Meyer's car pushing it into Voss. Terry said his car slid on wet pavement.
Mrs. John Sypudt of 14511 Avalon Dolton cut her arm on a storm door recently. Dolton Police Officer Robert Me Cormick transported her to St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island for treatment.
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce will hold a Saturday drawing at 8 pm for Christmas Cheer coupon prizes. Prizes totaling hundreds of dollars will reward shoppers, with displays at Dolton Riverdale Savings and Loan and Dolton Currency Exchange. Local merchants and businesses funded the prizes, and the chamber promotes trading at home.
Congressman Edward J. Derwinski Republican of the 4th District announces his bid for re election. He receives unanimous endorsement from Republican Township Committeemen and Precinct Captains praising his vigor and voter contact across the large district. The reapportioned 4th District now includes most suburban areas with a 1960 population of 519000 and projected 800000 by 1970.
Gene Flesner president elect of the Riverdale Chamber of Commerce will attend an Industrial Development Conference in Peoria Illinois on January 11 and 12 under sponsorship of the Riverdale chamber.
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce will host judging for the town Christmas home decoration contest Friday evening December 22. Three impartial judges from Roseland and South End review homes for originality artistry and effectiveness of decorations with 13 cash prizes. Awards will be announced Sunday December 4 with prizes ranging from 50 to 5 dollars and ribbons for winners.
The weekly issue touts a new all time record for news content and display advertising. It features last minute Christmas values across 32 loaded pages.
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