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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
3
Police Magistrate Theodore Huizenga urges a careful driving ethic during the Christmas season. He warns of dangers on streets and highways and stresses avoiding alcohol while motoring to prevent tragedies and keep families safe at home and at dinner.
Daniel C. Bachmann, funeral director, marks 23 years at 244 East 138th Street. The firm began serving the Tri-City area after opening December 18, 1936, with roots tracing to 1877 and previous owner Phares B Good who moved to Gary Indiana.
Riverdale Park fieldhouse opens daily 10 am to 9 pm during Christmas holidays offering ping pong, checkers, shuffleboard and more for all ages. An ice skating event, a district Christmas party for grade schoolers, a junior senior high dance, and a seniors potluck lunch were announced with refreshments and trophies for skating.
A dire report marks the new year with a catastrophic toll of 43,000 fatalities. Authorities warn the death count is provisional as emergency teams continue to search and assist survivors across affected regions.
From Suburban Living on page 7, section 1. It offers tips on staying organized, handling untidy daughters, a short origami lesson, an indoor activity gimmick for weather days, and a humorous bridge column titled The Last Hand for duplicate bridge fans.
A reflective piece on the Bethlehem story of Mary and Jesus noting two thousand years of human selfishness. It ponders whether there ever would be room for peace and neighborly love and whether a kindly stranger could have altered history. The author invokes Luke's line there was no room to urge a broader moral reflection.
Three cars damaged in a chain reaction on 162nd Street and South Park in South Holland Saturday afternoon. Arnold W. Meyer and Eugene Voss of South Holland waited at a red signal when James Terry of Chicago struck Meyer's car, pushing it into Voss. Terry said his vehicle slid on wet pavement.
Mrs. John Sypudt of 14511 Avalon Dolton cut her arm on a storm door recently. She was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island for treatment by Dolton Police Officer Robert Mc Cormick.
Congressman Edward J. Derwinski announces reelection bid for 1962 after receiving unanimous endorsement from Republican Township Committeemen of the reapportioned 4th District. Earl Kistner praises Derwinski as a tower of strength and vows continued party support amid rapid suburban growth and a 519,000 population in 1960.
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Saturday drawing at 8 pm for Christmas Cheer coupon prizes. Prizes totaling hundreds of dollars will be awarded to shoppers. prize listings and display locations include Dolton-Riverdale Savings and Loan and Dolton Currency Exchange with donor merchants listed.
Gene Flesner president elect of the Riverdale Chamber of Commerce will attend an Industrial Development Conference in Peoria Illinois January 11 and 12 under Riverdale chamber sponsorship.
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce will run a Christmas home decoration contest judged by three impartial judges from neighboring communities on Friday evening. Prize money totals 105 with first prize 50 second 25 third 15 and ten 5 awards plus a door ribber for each winner. Judging focuses on originality artistry and overall appeal with awards handed out Sunday December 24.
The issue boasts 32 pages of last minute Christmas values and extensive display advertising. It highlights unprecedented news content and a high column inch count, underscoring a major production effort for the holiday edition.
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