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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1963
Page
3
Announcement for Mr or Miss 1964 seeks a banner year with wishes for health and prosperity. Details of prizes and dignitaries to judge the second annual baby contest are hinted but not fully listed. Pointer eases toward a community event inviting participation and patronage.
The first baby of 1964 born to residents of Dalton Riv erdale or South Holand will win a bank account and gifts from local merchants. PoIinter Publications and merchants host a Baby Contest with prizes including a Johnson’s Baby set, walking shoes, champagne, baby food, a savings deposit, a lifetime baby photo, a thermometer and Comfort products.
Dolton Riverdale and South Holland announce 1964 village improvement programs focusing on water systems and street paving. Dolton targets large feeder water mains and storm sewers financed from cash reserves, while Riverdale plans ordinance updates and building code enhancements.
Dolton Volunteer Fire Department will hold the annual Christmas tree pickup on Sunday January 5 residents should place trees at curb side for removal. Trees will be burned at about 730 pm at 147th and Irving Ave east of Dalton Park with residents invited to view. The program aims to reduce fire risk from dry trees.
Thornton Township Young Republican Club announces a public debate on Federal Aid to Medicine. The event features Thorn ridge High School Dalton and Thornton Township Fractional South Lansing teams, with a representative of the American Medical Association answering questions after remarks. Debate Committee co chairs are Ronald C. Young and Mrs. Carol Biedzycki.
The United Fund of Riverdale will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday January 8 at 8 pm at the Riverdale Municipal Building at 142nd and Stewart. Five directors will be elected for three year terms and two for one year terms. Public invited.
The 303 American Legion Paul Gall Post hosts a New Year’s Eve party at the Post Home Riverdale. The event features dancing and light refreshments, with New Year’s hats favors and noise makers included in a 3 dollar per person donation.
The South Holland Junior Chamber of Commerce announced winners in its first annual Christmas Decorations Contest. Grand Prize co winners Mr. and Mrs. Richard D Sikkerna and Mr. and Mrs. Harold H Osborne share $20 prizes. other category winners include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O Brien and several households in Traditional and Religious divisions with blue and red ribbons and cash prizes. Garbage pickup is delayed one day due to holidays per Trustee Dolph Jansma.
Arnold Sehmidt announces Riverdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decoration Contest winners. First prize goes to Jesse and Elizabeth Elizalde for a three dimensional scene. second to James and Elizabeth Atkins for Santa on ice skates. third to E. Schaefer for general decorating. Best door prize to Wayne and Irene O’Connor. best window to William and Mary Murtaugh. Honorable mentions listed. Judging occurred December 22 with plaques and ribbons awarded to winners.
The Trinity Christian College Women’s Guild sponsors Handel’s Messiah at Park Lane Christian Reformed Church in Evergreen Park. A combined choir from Park Lane First Evergreen Park and Fourth Roseland Reformed Churches performs under Bette Du Bois with guest soloists Elizabeth Harrison Leona May Dr John Meekma and James Green. Mrs Robert Vander Vennen and Mrs Marge Raatjes accompany on piano and organ. A string quartet and trumpeter Marle Walstrom join the concert. Oklahoma license plates can cost 72.95 a year.
Otto Schier of 14223 State Street Riverdale slipped on ice near 142nd and Indiana Avenue December 20 and broke his right ankle. Riverdale Police said he was taken to St. Francis Hospital by ambulance.
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