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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
1
Dolton residents fear traffic congestion at the Lincoln Park railroad crossing as area officials seek fixes. The report notes a Kiddie Parade with 1 046 children, prizes for floats, and bicycle awards amid parade celebrations.
Dalton Civil Defense director Donald E. Cleghorn reported July 2 that the Warning System Fund Drive has reached $2925.58 and should surpass $3000 with remaining commitments. Forms have been approved by Illinois Civil Defense and sent to Region 4 in Battle Creek Michigan for final approval before bids.
Every Thursday POINTER PUBLICATIONS prints the names of 6 Tri-City subscribers in the classified pages. If your name appears you receive a COURTESY TICKET for 2 persons to the Dalton Theatre or Homewood Theatre. Call the office by 5 p.m. daily except Saturday. Tickets usable for two months after issue.
The first 100 children ages 10 through 16 can register for a Dolton Park trip to a White Sox game. Registration costs $1 for transportation, with supervision and chartered buses provided by the Park District. Buses depart Dolton Park at 11 a.m. Saturday and return after the game. registration cards are at the park with Mr. Basso.
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Village Picnic with over $1,500 in prizes. Events include races and contests for all ages, a baseball game between the chamber and the board of trustees, a fire department wives water fight, and a public Limbo contest. Free drinks and ice cream will be provided for children. The event is set for the last Sunday in August, August 25.
Riverdale Police Department announces a outing on August 7 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Flossmoor. The event features golf and a dinner dance with tickets available from officers or at the police station on 42nd and Stewart. READ THE WANT ADS.
The NLRB requires Acme Steel to reinstate 23 plant guards fired April 1, 1962, with back pay around 200 000 plus six percent interest. The firm must cancel a Kane Service contract and avoid actions discouraging union membership, as 18 of the guards joined the United Plant Guard Workers of America between March 13 and 18, 1962.
The Immanuel United Church of Christ and Dalton Methodist Churches plan a two week Vacation Church School from July 1 to July 26. Sessions run weekdays 9 30 to 1 45 with an advance registration held June 28 and two make up sessions on July 13 and July 22 from 9 to 9 30 am in front of the Dalton Methodist Church. Open to children 8 to 14 with a 1 registration fee for the period. Theme Christ's Way My Way.
Riverdale police report a statue stolen from the front of the Fillippo home at 14131 Wabash Riverdale on July 1. The statue is valued at 80 dollars. The quote about every man’s right to conceit appears in the item.
Dolton residents circulate petitions to keep a watchman at the Lincoln and Park crossing to operate new electrically controlled gates and flashing signals. Hearings with railroad officials are set, with an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing scheduled for August 7.
Dolton trustees say the village tax rate will remain the same as last year despite a prior reduction, with the new budget nearly finished and to be announced soon. Planned improvements include removing wires and poles downtown and adding a traffic signal at 142nd and Chicago Road, funded largely by Motor Fuel Tax revenue. Water supply was very low during a heat spell and possible restrictions were noted if heat continues.
Charles F. Duggan Jr. of 20 East 144th Street and Dr. David Simon of 14 East 144th Street Riverdale depart July 1 for maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas. They will join the 374th Medical Detachment Army Reserves for two weeks.
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