26 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
1
Dolton police seek suspects after 11 wild mallards and two African geese owned by the Piscateers were found killed in a fenced area at 172 E 142nd St Dolton. Juvenile Officer Sgt Manning has six teens questioned as a possible juvenile action. A reward is offered for information leading to arrests. Call Dolton police at VI 9 2151.
The Dolton Citizens Party announced its slate for the April 18 village election. Incumbents Frederick L. Kasten for president Thomas Harper for pace magistrate Helena Cannell for village clerk and trustees Ralph Berg Wesley Lane hold spots with Justin Tanner as the sole new candidate. Party officers Kasien as chairman Wilma Staat as vice chair Roy Herzog as treasurer and Helen O Connell as secretary were named. A caucus is set for February 18 at 7 pm in Thornridge High School auditorium. The 1900-seat venue is hoped to host about 1000 attendees.
A report notes Thomas Edison marks one year in an obvious field with numerous experiments cited. The tale mentions a long lasting storage or archive theme and hints at a notable venue or collection named Pevelo.
Thornridge High School Boys Club will host a Father Son Banquet on Saturday February 4 at 4 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Edward McFaul will speak on Around the Kitchen Table with humor. Tickets cost 15 dollars and must be bought in advance by February 2.
Dr Delilah White administers psychiatric tests to youngsters at New Hope School for Mentally Retarded Children located at 144th and Clark Riverdale. Teacher Mrs Alice Lynch observes as the Polton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club sponsors the test and plans annual funds for progress assessments and instructor aid.
Public invited to World Day of Prayer observance on Friday February 17 at Ivanhoe Reformed Church Riverdale. Service begins 1 30 p m with nursery provided for preschoolers. Speaker Rev Eugene L Sigler pastor Jones Memorial Center Chicago Heights. Mothers will be home when children return from school.
Alice Lynch teaches eight trainable students at New Hope School in Riverdale located near 144th and Clark. The class runs 9:30 am to 12:30 pm five days a week teaching reading numbers social adjustment. The school began in September 1480 at Tanhoe Church under organizers led by Mrs. Frances Hauser.
A regional committee including Protestant and Catholic church leaders and unions met at South Holland Municipal Building to educate the public on keeping Sunday for worship and family time. They plan newspaper and circular education and seek merchant cooperation to close on Sundays, stressing a non legislative approach.
The Young Republican Organization of Thornton Township starts a series of educational meetings tonight. Walter Haines, township tax collector, will speak at the first session themed KNOW YOUR TOWNSHIP. Membership is open to residents 18 to 37 not registered with another party.
The Calvin College Meister Singers will perform in the Chicago area in nine years. They are set to appear at Oak Park Christian Reformed Church on Saturday January 28 at 8 15 PM and at Munster Christian Reformed Church on Sunday evening January 29 at 3 40 PM.
Organizers announce a new amateur theatre group, tentatively Arena Theatre, led by George E. Perry of Pacesetter Gardens Civic Association. A meeting is set for 8 p.m. Sunday Jan 29 at the Pacesetter Gardens Civic Center for all interested residents with no age limit or prior experience required. The Calvary Reformed Church will provide services with Rev. Joseph Palmer from Lansing on Sunday.
Rev and Mrs Robert Bothwell of Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church faced danger in the Congo as communist activity increased. The family fled to Belgium and then the United States with their children, now residing in Illinois while Mr Bothwell remains in Congo awaiting potential eviction. The Lorimer congregation plans a first hand account session with Pastor Samuel McDill.
The G A A at Thornridge organized within a month after moving from Thornton. It aims to promote health, provide activities across skill levels, foster sportsmanship, leadership, and lifelong activity, with an eight week season and automatic membership after six attendances. Officers include president Dean Shigley and vice president LaVerne Johnson.
A Dolton letter to the editor urges residents not to make downtown rehabilitation a campaign issue. It notes ongoing talks among the village board planning commission and citizen advisory committee about using federal funds, with public hearings planned, and promises to drop the plan if not supported. The writer emphasizes sincerity and seeks informed voting when a decision is reached.
The American Legion Post 303 presented an American Flag to the newly organized Cub Pack 334 at the Pace setter Community Center on Friday January 13. The ceremony featured leaders including James G. Furness cubmaster Pack 334 Leroy Czarnecko color guard captain Bernard L. Schaefer Americanism officer Coleman Trumbull assistant cubmaster Oscar Hines senior vice commander Harold E B Brown commander and others.
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