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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
1
POINTER PUBLICATIONS to find Suburban Homemaker of the Year in Dalton Riverdale and South Holland areas with a national award of 5000 dollars. The local winner earns community recognition and prizes announced later. The nationwide final will be in Chicago in mid November with a 5000 dollar cash prize.
William Bracy of Dolton was named assistant auditor of Beverly Bank in a July 12 board meeting effective July 1. Bracy, a Dolton Jaycees organizer and Army Reserve member, was also treasurer at the Dalton Jaycees charter night and is a George Williams College Phi Zeta Tau member. he is married with a three year old daughter.
A heavy rainstorm at about 4 p.m. caused a two hour power failure in parts of the area including Riverdale and Dollon. Public Service Company restored power by 7:09 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. respectively. 75 emergency calls were logged as high winds and hail damaged lines and equipment.
The Dalton Volunteer firemen found an unclaimed trophy after the 4th of July parade. After judge verification, Intermediate Troop No. 243 of Dalton was named the winner for best in Scout float in 1962. Mrs Claude Adie asiee led the troop and received the trophy. Parade chairman John Dalle expressed regret to the girls.
The Welton Methodist Church and Immanuel United Church of Christ join for cooperative Daily Vacation Bible School with 200 youngsters enrolled. The theme is My Bible and 7 with a Bible collection and Craft Display. Refreshments will be served and invitations extended to parents relatives and friends.
June 1962 building permits in Dolton include six homes valued at 98 700 twenty two garages 34 373 thirty two improvements 22 014 and three miscellaneous 178 800 for a total of 333 886. Miscellaneous items break down to 108 800 for an addition to Horney's dime store 43 000 for Herzee Store for Men and 25 000 for a foundation for a Dorchester Club building.
Grace Rose Brown 40 of 13412 Lowe Ave Riverdale was released on 2000 bond and faces a preliminary hearing August 16 before Judge Ralph Young. She is charged with attempted murder of her husband Donald Co Brown after a July 19 shooting. Brown was taken to St Francis Hospital Blue Island and operated on for a bullet removal. condition improved from serious.
Contestant Vickie Boos age 13 from Trgleside Dalton and her father Fred Boos are among 1800 entrants registered at Glenview Illinois Naval Air Station for the 81st annual National Model Air Meet Championship this week. More than 150000 spectators are expected to attend. He who wants to do every thing will never do anything.
Over 1,000 residents received free polio shots at St Mary’s School Hall but hundreds were turned away as the Chicago Board of Health team ran out of doses. Mrs Prevost of the Altar and Rosary Society said more than 300 could not be served. A follow up session will be announced and vaccines are available at the Board of Health Clinic 437 W 119th St on Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 to 11 a.m.
The Dolton Inhalator Squad assisted 16 month old Kimberlch Raye Spies who suffered fever convulsions. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Spies of 1453 Easten Dr Dolton. A crowd stands by as bystanders observe the scene.
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce announces the 59th Riverdale Village Day Picnic at Riverdale Park on Sunday August 19. Harold Wagner chairs the event with noon picnic lunch and grills available. Activities include races age groups from 2 up, a Twist contest, a baseball game between the chamber and village board, a water fight by the fire department wives, prizes and free soft drinks for children.
Rev. Paul W. Pretzel, pastor of the Sandridge Methodist church, returns from vacation this Sunday July 29. He opens a series entitled The Parables of Genesis with The Creation. The church offers expanded parking and supervision each Sunday and invites all to worship at 11:30 a.m. Sunday school meets at 9:15. The church sits at Lincoln and Sibley in Dalton.
The Dolton Civic Association picnic will be held Sunday at Dolton Park starting 12 noon. President William McLaughlin invites members and friends, offers free pop and ice cream, and features races for children and a baseball game between single and married men plus a volleyball match for single girls and married women. Lester Schmock says memberships can be bought at the event.
Appellate Court affirms trial court decree prohibiting dumping or burning at the Fritz dump at 138th and Racine. Justice Bryant plus Justices Burke and Friend concur. City of Chicago filed suit December 29, 1960 alleging health and safety hazard.
Dalton Park District sponsors a trip to a White Sox game for 100 children ages 5 to 15 living in the district. Tickets provided. transportation cost $1. supervision by the park. Registration Saturday July 28 9 to 12 and 1 to 4. Bus departs at 11 a.m. August 2.
The Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church of Dalton will air its morning worship on Sunday July 29. Pastor Rev Donald E Hescott will deliver the message at 11 a.m. and the service will be rebroadcast on station WYCA FAL Hammond at 92.3 megacycles between 4 and 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Riverdale officers administered oxygen to 44 year old Chiff Cogswell of 13929 Atlantic Street Riverdale who was struggling to breathe. He was transported by ambulance to St Francis Hospital in Blue Island for treatment.
Dr Lavinia Scott an educational missionary with United Church Board for World Ministries will speak at Thornridge Community Church South Holland at 9 45 a m Sunday July 29. She is principal of Inanda Seminary for Girls in Natal Union of South Africa which serves 325 high school age girls. All area families are invited to attend.
The Thornton Township Regular Republican Organization installed its 1962 63 officers on Wednesday July 18 at the Thornton Township Hall South Holland with Earl Slaughter of Dalton as program chairman. Officers named were Herman Depperman president Peter Schmitt 1st vice president J K Watkins vice president Jack Shepherd treasurer Matthew Yatsak recording secretary and Joseph Fox corresponding secretary. Coffee and rolls were served by the Dalton Republican Organization women.
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