Reflections on Leadership and Civic Duty in 1969
A columnist argues the public must judge themselves and their ideals as the new president takes office. The piece urges belief in law and local initiative, warning against expecting one leader to satisfy all. It notes the January Mothers March of Dimes event and local election details for February 11, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
White House
March of Dimes’ Army
Cook
DuPage
Lake Counties
John S. Dean
March of Dimes
First National Bank of
Chicago Tribune
Tom Foran
Justice Department
Ilinois
Chicago
Riverdale Letters Share Civic Pride and Gratitude
Readers reflect on a drowning metaphor for a stray newspaper in slush while praising local Knights of Columbus blood replacement efforts and thanking village services. Letters from Estelle Wilk and others express gratitude to the fire department, hospital staff, and town leadership for lifesaving actions and public service.
Riverdale Bank Reports Record 1968 Deposits and Earnings
Riverdale Bank announces record deposits and earnings for 1968 under president Frank Stewart. The note ends with an odd line about a Christmas present for a newspaper delivery boy, attributed to Geo Hoeksema.
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Riverdale Bank
Riverdale
Frank Stewart
Pointer Publications Dolton and Riverdale Editions Postal Details
The Dolton Pointer and Riverdale Edition publish weekly on Thursdays from Dolton and Riverdale addresses. Subscriptions cost 6 dollars per year in Cook County and 7 dollars per year outside Cook County with phone numbers listed for inquiries.
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Lincoln Ave
Dolton
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
Riverdale
South Holland
Indiana Ave
Ill
Congress
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Mas Publications
S. Indiana Ave
R. J. Kelly
Carl Nolte
Carole Leski
National Editorial Association
Illinois Press Association
Suburban Press Foundation
Suburban Press and Radio Association
The
Newspapers of America
Cook County Suburban Publishers Association
Thornton
Frank W. Angel
Thornton — Township
Bob Crum
State Street
Pinta Council
Calvin C. Eller
Co-operative Blood Replacement Plan
Knights of Columbus
E. 146Th St. Dolton
Land of the Living
Estelle M. Wilk
WBBM
District Court
Foran
Ramsey Clark
Nation
State House
State Attorney General’s Office
Leski
Mrs
Richard J. O'Rourke
Queen of Apostles
Cub Scout Pack
Geo. Hoeksema
Pointer Publications
pHon
Owen J. Higgins
Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co
Robert E. Zell
Wyman-Gordon Company
John Bardwick
South Suburban Federal Savings and Loan Association
John P. Buck
Automobile International Group
Maremont Corporation
William J. Crowley
Northern Wilains Gas Company
Jack A. Handley
the Whiting Corporation
Pullman Trust and Savings Bank
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Harry N. Krogh
Oliver Drugs, Inc
George B. Madory
D.D.S
Wilbur L. Morrison
Morrison Furniture, Inc
August R. Rump
United States Gypsum Company
Harry W. Vinke
Wausau Lumber and Coal Company
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
Raymond L. Jenkins
Esther Cunningham
William H. Metz
Niel N. Weirup
Martin L. Chadwick
Rose Fata
James N. Bradley
Fred Peters
U.S
Federal Home Loan Bank
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
F.s.l.1.c
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Federal Home Bank Act
Ance Premiums
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance
Broadway
Harvey
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