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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1962

Page

5

Dalton community paper defends carnival stance crusade

The POINTER reassures readers it did not cause Chicago coverage of Dalton carnival gambling. It argues for legal, tasteful community events and outlines alternatives to gambling while defending its two and a half year crusade to improve the Tri City area and uphold moral standards.

Chicago Daily Newspaper Dalton Volunteer Fire Department Pointer Chicago Ward Chuck Renner Dolton

Charter Nite Banquet Adds Dolton Jaycees

A 300 strong crowd attended the Dolton Junior Chamber of Commerce Charter Night banquet. Paul Jones, president, accepted the charter and praised the chapter’s leadership and youth driven plans for the town’s civic growth.

Jaycees Dolton

Vacation Bible School at Ivanhoe Missionary Church

The Parly Vacation Bible School at Ivanhoe Missionary Church runs July 2 through August 3. Sessions are 9 30 a m to 11 39 a m with prizes and awards for participants. Everyone is welcome.

Parly Vacation Bible School The Ivanhoe Missionary Church My Bible and I

Burnham Viaduct Closure Planned For Reconstruction

The Burnham viaduct over the Grand Calumet River will close to traffic July 23 for substructure work with completion targeted by Labor Day. County Board President Seymour Simon stressed the route serves about half a million people in the south end and along the Indiana line as the highway department and contractor push to minimize time. A public hearing on rezoning proposals in Dalton is set for August 6, with two areas near Greenwood subdivision among those to be considered.

Burnham Age Grand Calumet River Seymour Simon Indiana Line Highway Department Dalton Industrial Commission Board of Trustees Planning Commission Engle and Park Avenues Greenwood Subdivision Greenwood Avenue Irveing Avenue Stewart Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Park Avenue

Three Area Students Win $300 Hope College Scholarships

Three area students win $300 Hope College scholarships for 1962-63. Judith M. Earnest of Dalton, Elmer R. Edman of Dalton, and Robert F. Edwards of Riverdale will enroll as freshmen at Hope College in Holland Michigan for the coming academic year.

Dalton Riverdale Hope College Holland Michigan Judith M. Earnest Lester Earnest Englest Elmer R. Edman Diekman Et Robert F. Edwards Floyd Edwards S. LaSalle Hope

Vandals Slash Swimming Pools Over Weekend

Dalton police logged eight reports of vandalism to swimming pools over the weekend. Unidentified perpetrators slashed pools beyond repair, targeting residents including Donald R. Hawley, the Dawe family, Norbert J. Allcox, the Pudl family, Daniel E. Bearle, Fred R. O Neill, Joseph P. Wajda, and Gene Ricchuilo.

Dalton Donald R. Hawley Dawe Avalon Norbert J. Allcox Pudl Daniel E. Bearle Bifth St Fred R. O'Neill Joseph P. Wajda Kimbark Gene Ricchuilo

Mary Inger to Address Young Democrats in Dalton

Mary Lee Inger, Democratic candidate for State Representative in Illinois First District, will speak at a regional Young Democrats meeting at the Dorchester Club in Dalton tonight. She urges responsible representation amid the state's financial crisis, calling for high courage and intelligence from youth and noting she is the only non incumbent woman running this year.

Mary Lee Inger Dorchester Club Dalton Illinois Inger

Burglary at Ivanhoe Market in Riverdale

Unknown suspects broke a window at the Ivanhoe Market 409 West 144th Street Riverdale between 5 45 p m July 16 and 7 45 a m July 47. The cash register was opened and $50 stolen, according to Officer Ronald Miles.

Ivanhoe 144Th St Riverdale Ronald Miles

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