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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1959
Page
1
The Religion In American Life movement urges rereading the Declaration of Independence on Independence Day to note that freedom is owed to the Creator and divine Providence. It highlights phrases about nature and nature's God, endowed rights, and the Supreme Judge.
Virgil Klump of Gary was treated at St Francis hospital after being thrown from the car he rode in when it was struck by a Calumet City vehicle and forced into a Faroe Oil truck at 142nd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue on June 26. Delton police report Eugene Domingo’s Calumet City car hit James Stone’s Gary car, which then struck the Faroe Oil truck driven by William Nichols. Klump was thrown into the street. exact injuries not known.
Ver non Melau 24 of 2718 N Shefield Avenue was held on a $15000 bond after the Dolton shooting at 300 West Sibley Boulevard when a pistol discharged while Melau showed it to Robert Gilley and two other youths. Gilley 14 of 14726 Riverside Drive South Holland remained in critical condition at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
Two people were injured in a Riverdale crash on June 23 at 138th and School Streets. Florence Higgenbotham and James Prince were treated for injuries at Thomson link and St. Francis hospital respectively after Harold Higgenbotham's eastbound car struck Prince's vehicle.
The South Holland Community Picnic at South Holland Park starts Saturday at 10 30 a m with a Little League game. A devotional program follows at 1 30 p m with audience singing and scripture. Rev Clyde Taylor speaks, Melvin Widman sings, 2 30 p m sports program, fireworks after a band concert, sponsored by the American Legion. Committee members include John T DeYoung and Rob ert Voss.
The G. W. Spencer No. 279 Woman's Relief corps will gather Friday at 2 p.m. under Frankie Albrecht and Minnie Grapenthien leading the serving committee. An annual picnic is set for August 19 at Marie Koch's summer home in Momence with a potluck luncheon and a 50 cent gift for games. members should call Clara Neath to arrange transportation. At the corps meeting Marie Koch, Marie Zoller, and president Esther Peacock reported on Joliet department convention activities, with officers elected: Myrtie Morgan president, Helen Feurhaven senior VP, Wilma Markle junior VP, Elsie Anderson treasurer, Eula Nelson secretary, and Clara Benjamin chaplain.
Funeral services are held for Miss Cornelia Paarlberg at 2 p.m. today at the First Reformed Church with Rev. T. F. Zandstra officiating. Interment follows at Oak Ridge cemetery. She died June 29 at 59 after a lingering illness at her sister’s home in Palos Heights. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Howard Cooper and Mrs. Garrett F. Knoll and two brothers Peter N. and Ted Paarlberg.
Property Owners of Dolton call for immediate compliance with the village sidewalk ordinance. Concrete sidewalks must be built along the front and sides of all premises facing streets, affecting commercial and residential properties whether vacant or not. Compliance boosts property value and public safety, urge cooperation from citizens and the Village Board.
Riverdale village board adjourned the hearing on the Ivanhoe special assessments until August 3 due to the death of the objectors' attorney William Wilton. Judge Kerner will have a judge and jury ready to hear the matter. parties must request a new date at least a week prior if agreed.
Brouwer family gathered at South Holland Park on Tuesday evening for a reunion. Guests of honor were Rev and Mrs Lows Brouwers and family of Buena Park California. The group shared a pot luck supper followed by a social hour.
Plans for the 23rd anniversary reunion in 1960 for the class of 1935 are being formed by the reunion committee. If any member has moved, notify Mrs. Marjory Hinton Jenner at 198 Chapel Blvd Harvey ED 1 5720.
Registration of voters is now being taken in the Village Clerk's Office Municipal Building 14014 Park Avenue and will continue until close of business Monday September 21 1959. Office hours 9 to 5 Monday through Thursday 9 to 8 30 Friday closed Saturday.
Chief of Police Charles Cook promotes a new safety slogan to curb risky boating and driving behavior during the summer. The plan urges the public to signal disapproval with a thumbs down to goof-offs on water and roads, plus reminders to use proper lights and signals on trailers.
Riverdale water rules require residents with even addresses to sprinkle on even days and odd addresses on odd days. The plan depends on Chicago water supply and an emergency no-sprinkling ban could occur if shortages persist. A new village reservoir is being chlorinated and expected to supply 2 million gallons to prevent future shortages.
Charles E Glanton admitted breaking into Ernies Tar at 13909 Lincoln Avenue Dalton on May 7. He was found guilty in Criminal Court on June 22 and given five years probation with no jail sentence due to no prior record. Glanton, of 7334 Yale Avenue Chicago, was arrested by Sgt Fred Mohr and Officer John Mazzacavallo after stealing two bottles of whiskey and $76. held on a $5000 bond at mn County jail before trial.
Dolton hosts two parades July Fourth and Fifth beginning 3:30 pm with routes from 128th and Indiana to Lincoln and Chicago Road ending at Dolton Park. About 30 floats 3 bands 10 decorated trucks and 5 fire departments entered. Miss Dalton Fire Department and runners up crowned at Dolton Park. Fireworks at 10:30 pm. Proceeds fund the volunteer fire department. Kiddy parade July 5 at 1:30 pm from Chicago and Monroe to Dolton Park with prizes and refreshments.
Riverdale Police Chief Charles K Cook says the Riverdale department will join state and county authorities in a 54 hour July 4th traffic crackdown. Governor Stratton's Condition Red will intensify enforcement statewide to curb holiday accidents with immediate arrests for violators.
The Calumet Yacht Club will host its eighth annual invitation regatta Sunday July 12 at the lakefront site. Events start about 1 p.m. with a flag raising and Commodore Ed Augsburger welcome, followed by a harbor parade, speed and novelty races, ski acrobatics, and trophies for winners. A visiting club trophy goes to the boat club with the most attending boats. Refreshments and evening activities close the day.
The Dalton inhalator squad administered oxygen to Arthur Pelley at 13806 Forest Ave on June 22 as he struggled to breathe and he was sent to Illinois Central Hospital. On June 23 oxygen was given to Kestlier Byscamp at 14924 Irving Road for a heart condition. On June 26 oxygen was provided to Mrs. Van denberg at 14268 Lincoln Avenue after she lost consciousness.
The United Presbyterian Church of South Holland released its summer plan for church school and worship. Beginning July 5 through September 6, church school starts at 9 am for ages 6 to high school, then 9 45 for babies to age 5. The worship service begins at 9 45 am.
Dolton volunteer fire department extinguished a blaze in a storage shed at 14728 Harper Avenue on June 27. No injuries reported and cause under investigation by local authorities.
The Village of Riverdale announces a cleanup drive from July 2 to July 11. Residents may dispose of junk rubbish branches lumber and attic or basement items. Bring proper refuse containers as required by ordinance. Frank J. Mraz Supt of Public Works.
K L Gary of Riverdale joined 230 Chicago Division employees with ten years or more service and 71 retired members honored at the annual Ten Year and Over Club luncheon at Edgewater Beach Hotel on June 11. Afterward they attended the Cubs Pirates game at Wrigley Field as guests of Shell.
Mrs Barbara Hite of 14403 Irving Avenue Dolton was treated at Thomson Clinic for severe head lacerations after falling on basement steps at her home Sunday June 28.
On June 5 1959 the Dalton Riverdale Savings and Loan Association declared a regular semiannual dividend at 3 42 percent per year available to members at the start of business on June 30 More than 38 000 was distributed to nearly 2000 investors The six month period showed a large rise in deposits with many new accounts built by local demand for home purchases or construction enabling safe investment in conservative first mortgage loans and a favorable dividend.
Ebert Bakker of Griffith Indiana backed into a gas station at Route 6 and State Street South Holland striking Weldon Schillman of Sutter Illinois who was entering the station. The accident occurred on a non-specified date.
The eleventh annual Christian Reformed Churches golf outing will be July 6 at Cedar Lake Golf Course. Reservations for golf and fellowship dinner are through Bob Hereedt ED 3-2483.
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