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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1962
Page
4
Dolton police report increased complaints about roaming dogs harming shrubbery and lawns. Violators face a nuisance charge with fines not less than five dollars per day and potential death penalty on a second conviction per village ordinance.
The Riverdale Pointer issue lists staff and contact details for Pointer Publications with publisher Raymond J. Belly and manager Charles K. Renner. It notes Riverdale Cook County publication, 1967 establishment, subscription rates, and staff roles.
Thornton Wildcats face Joliet Township Steelmen while Thornridge seeks a fourth straight win at Bloom Trojans in Chicago Heights. Saturday features Thornton Thornridge rivalry in a South Suburban league cage match at Dalton. Purple-X open house after games with 25 cent tickets. Thornton students plan a Washington DC trip April 26 to 30 costing 85 dollars. Our Town Thornridge earns praise for its latest stage production.
Roosevelt Park PTA will hold a Parent Education Meeting on March 1 at 8 p.m. in the Roosevelt School teachers lounge. Mrs. Donald Munro, chair of Parent and Family Life Education for the district, outlines the theme Children and Responsibility and invites all parents to attend with ideas.
Vincent Shouten a 19 month old of Dolton suffered a fall from his bed during Hoedowners Square Dance Club events. The group plans a dance February 23 at 8:30 p m at Dolton Park fieldhouse with Lew Phillips calling. Refreshments by Hemmerling and Schmidtke families. Child was taken to St Francis Hospital by Dalton police inhalator squad.
The WMWinds Congress of Parents and Teachers plans a Legislation Clinic on February 28 at the Harvey YMCA East 55th Harvey U registration starts at 50 cents. Speakers include Mrs Burton LeTraunik Chicago Region Legislation chairman on LOPAT and NCPT Platform Review and C Hobard Engle Cook County Office of Education on Quality Education. Afternoon session covers School Finance in District 1977 by Walter F ierke superintendent Tinley Park, with Mrs VL Jachum director District 19 presiding.
A Connie Mack League is being organized in Dalton Riverdale and Ivanhoe for boys aged 11 through 18 as of September 1. Those interested should mail full name address telephone number date of birth and any prior organized baseball experience to Connie Mack Baseball League 525 EF Washington St Dolton Ill.
Thorn Ridge High School invites all 1963 graduates to take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 8 50 a m on Saturday March 10 1962. Participating students pay a 1 fee. those unable to pay may consult Mr Hanrahan. The test informs college planning and may lead to renewable stipends and Merit Program awards.
County Judge Thaddeus V. Adesko appoints a well known Riverdale man as trustee to fill a vacant seat. Robert C. Pebworth, 14114 Wabash Ave, Riverdale, was sworn in at noon on Tuesday February 13 in County Court chambers along with two other trustees from Oak Park and Winnetka. Pebworth, director of public relations for Sears Roebuck Midwest, is active in Red Cross work. Board members serve without pay.
A cautionary note warns that any cay can last a lifetime if mismanaged. It appeals to readers to handle resources wisely and avoid lasting repercussions from careless actions.
Attention Hirsch High School alumni. A reunion is planned for June 1939 February 1940 and June 1949 graduates. Call Hele Boone Thornton Vi 9 271 for interested persons. Reunion date pending number of applicants.
Thornton and Thornridge athletes show consistent performance across events. The meet highlights team depth with multiple scorers earning top finishes. Coaches credit disciplined training and strategic lineups for steady progress this season.
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