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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1963
Page
8
A newspaper editor urges readers to let the paper decide front page content, explaining ads fund the paper and highlighting popular features inside. The piece emphasizes front page impact while noting inside pages carry key sections and editorials.
President Kasten outlines the village of Dalton budget for the coming year. He notes a cash surplus, improved water system, steady police and fire services, garbage collection progress, and street and lighting improvements. The January 27 clerk’s office opening is also mentioned.
Roxie Bouchard of 13837 State Street was bitten on the left arm by a dog on February 4. Riverdale Police identified the animal as belonging to Charles Cosgrove of 13847 State Street.
Thornridge High School senior Paula Dalle will run for chaplain of the House of Representatives at the YMCA Youth and Government event April 26 and 27 in Springfield. She has chaired Thornridge's prom and homecoming and is active in Youth Life along with roles in Scepters and Mai-Kai.
Airman Third Class Karl R. McCune of Dalton has completed the United States Air Force technical training course for base fuel supply specialists at Amarillo AFB Texas and is reassigned to Mather AFB California. He learned fueling aircraft with trailers tank cars and storage tanks and safety precautions. he is a Thornridge High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Earl F McCune of 14325 University Dalton.
A motivational piece urging personal change as the path to broader improvement. It emphasizes a sphere of influence, self awareness, and disciplined quiet reflection as steps toward transforming thoughts, attitudes, and actions to influence others and the world.
Daniel Stacey reports a theft of his car battery on February 10 in Dolton. The larceny occurred between 8 p.m. February 9 and 8:30 a.m. February 10 at 14738 Blackstone. A second battery was taken from 1107 E. 143th Street, Dolton, from Dave Slager’s car. The second larceny was reported on February 1.
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church in Dalton holds National Brigade Week activities through February 17. A 7 p.m. Sunday service features Lorimer Brigade units, Lee Troup as speaker, Colors presentation, a Leaders Quartet, a trumpet trio, and Brigadiers singing. Brigade leaders Roy Meeder, Charles Rea, Virgil Jordan, and Charles Karen participate. The Christian Service Brigade serves boys 8 to 18 with weekly meetings, field trips including a trip to see the Chicago Zephyrs, and two groups led by Richard Canner and Roy Meeder. Bible Teacher Paul Obinger leads evangelism classes and sermons at Riverdale and Lorimer churches. A junior-high program at Riverdale adds to senior high training for 8th through 12th graders.
The Ivanhoe Methodist Church outlines February worship services including Race Relations Sunday on Feb 17 and Seventh Sunday in Epiphany on Feb 24. A Parent Education Workshop runs Monday evenings from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Community Church. Seminar topics cover early childhood to middle childhood with sessions on Feb 4 11 18 25 and March 4. The First Annual Washington Day dinner is Feb 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with roast beef. tickets cost 1.75 for adults and 0.85 for children. Contacts are Norman Ketchum and Ralph Coe.
Sandridge Methodist Church will host seven 8 p.m. Lenten services on Ash Wednesday February 27 and each Wednesday through Lent except April 10. Holy Communion replaces the April 10 service on April 11 Maundy Thursday. A 60 hour Prayer Vigil runs in the sanctuary ending Easter Sunday morning. Contact local ad-taker for details.
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