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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
1
Leona Mangins discusses the role of press photography in modern newspapers. Photographers are the readers eyes, aiding rapid impression of news events and boosting circulation. The piece notes editors perceptions of dynamic pictures and the evolving function of images in the news.
Riverdale president Edward L Kipley said no official announcement has been made on Fred T. Ehlert's successor as village trustee. Nine names were submitted, four advanced for consideration to fill the unexpired term, with a special meeting set tonight and a formal announcement planned at Tuesday's trustees meeting. An inhalator call reported Joseph Klonowski, 40, of 13gps Indiana Ave, Riverdale, was treated after a stroke and transported to St. Francis Hospital Blue Island.
The Thornton Township Young Republicans elected officers for 1951 62 at the May 25 meeting. Elected were president Mrs Jack D Sheppard Lansing 1st vice president William W Winterhoff Lansing 2nd vice president Mrs Charles W Pehle Jr Dolton 3rd vice president Joanne Nomes Riverdale CORRESPONDING secretary Elizabeth Pauras Dolton recording secretary Richard Kissinger Lansing treasurer Edwin McGowan Jr Harvey parliamentarian G F Arnold South Holland and sergeant at arms Richard Wichhor n Dalton. The June meeting will host an installation dinner at a Harvey restaurant on June 22. A car in Riverdale had tires wheels and hub caps stolen from a parked vehicle at 144th and Halsted. The car owner was Arnold Spoor 15111 Vincennes Rd Harvey. A restaurant sign reads T bone 33 cents with meat 1 75.
Lenore Ligler of Dolton won a $100 Thornridge Future Teachers of America scholarship for the winter term. She will attend Illinois State Normal University to major in social science, citing her extensive club involvement and leadership roles at Dolton High.
Edward J. Derwinski writes from Washington to Mrs Leona Mangnus of The Pointer Riverdale Illinois praising her for winning awards at the Illinois Woman's Press Association banquet. He notes staying in touch with local events through the Pointer and his ongoing reading habit.
Dolton police maintain a 24 hour watch at the Berger Camp Grounds to deter unauthorised demolition of old wooden structures on a ten acre site slated for a future shopping center. Village attorney Dillner filed condemnation against owners on May 29 to protect public safety and clear the property.
Lou Aurelius of Greater Dalton Memorial VFW Post 3564 thanks village officials businessmen and local services for cooperation in securing a site providing traffic control fire safety first aid and coverage for a circus fundraiser. Scouts and residents also contributed to the success of the event.
The POINTER management announces that starting this week two new newspapers will be published, the Dalton Riverdale POINTER and the South Holland POINTER, expanding local coverage.
Democratic Women of Dalton Ivanhoe and Riverdale plan a Tuesday June 6 style show at Riverdale Park fieldhouse at 8 p m. Tickets available from members or at the door with a 125 cent donation. Dalton Department Store furnishes summer dresses playsuits and bathing suits for the event. Club members will model.
The Town and Country Property Owners Organization will meet June 7 at 7 30 p m at Roosevelt school. Officers to be installed include Robert Evans president John Engler vice president Marilyn Babcock secretary Lester Schmock treasurer and John Mead trustee. Contestants for Miss Town and Country will be judged after the business portion. Refreshments will follow.
Dolton police plan a strict curfew enforcement targeting parents of youths 16 and under. Offenders face warnings, then arrest and fines. repeat violators may be sent to the Cook County Juvenile Home.
Riverdale Village President Edward L. Ripley proclaims June 4 as Peter Kurz Day to honor longtime village clerk Peter Kurz. An open house 2 to 5 p.m. at Riverdale Village Hall welcomes friends and acquaintances. coffee and cake served by the Ladies Auxiliary of Riverdale Fire Department.
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce retail division invites all Riverdale area business men to a committee meeting on Monday June 5 at 7 o clock in the Riverdale Park fieldhouse. Harold Struthers chairs the committee with Gene Flesner and Charles Quain serving as members.
A program titled Splendor of Sacred Song is set for Saturday June 3 at 8 p.m. at McCormick Place Chicago. Special guests include tenor Ed Lyman soprano Suzanne Johnson Miss Illinois 1958 trombonist Stan Mortis a 300 voice choir and a 50 piece orchestra. Tickets are 1 dollars by calling VI 9 6198.
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