13 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
1
Readers raise concerns about District 149 bonding limits and split shifts for schools after a census and new buildings. Officials explain funding limits, district splitting difficulties, and local street, alley, and garbage issues. Residents report holes, ice, and unsafe abutments. hot line quotes city departments and a theater owner on an adult movie classification.
At a Feb. 5 board meeting District 149 approved moving all sixth graders to Dirksen Junior High and placing the school on double sessions for the 69-70 year. First shift 7:30 to 12:11. second 12:14 to 4:55. periods shortened to 35 minutes.
Riverdale village board votes unanimously to equip local schools with fire alarm systems. The village will purchase and install the gear with Gordon Electric Co. at a cost of 1190 dollars and expects completion in 10 weeks. Bids for a fire drill tower range from 30683 to 34798 dollars but funding is insufficient to accept them now.
The Holy Name Society of Queen of Apostles hosts an annual mardi gras on Saturday February 15 at 8 30 p m in Queens Hall. Proceeds support the athletic fund Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Registration for the Dolton Park Story Hour and Funtime is this Saturday February 15 from 10 am to 2 pm at the North Building Dolton Park 2nd floor. Children must be 3 by registration and the program runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm for 6 weeks. The full 12 sessions cost $5 per child and cover supplies and goodies. For more information call Mrs Barth after 4 pm at 841-0395.
Riverdale villagers can purchase vehicle tags at the municipal building with a display deadline set for Saturday February 15. After this date Riverdale police will begin arrest actions for tag violations.
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