08 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
1
Leona Mangnns argues that a community newspaper reflects its editor and the paper’s tone. A capable editor draws in all ages, personalizes news, and strengthens the Dalton Riverdale South Holland area through thorough coverage and presentation.
Chief Grover L Cogswell of Dolton police reports four curfew violators picked up in the past week. Parents were called, fined up to 100 dollars for each offense, and released. repeat violators face arrest and larger penalties. The curfew bans 16 and under from streets after 10 p m Sunday to Thursday and after 11 p m Friday and Saturday unless with a guardian.
Dalton police were notified Sunday evening that a pig wandered near 14227 Ellis. The beast was captured and returned to its owner.
Mrs. Carol R. Knight praises the Pointer column Second Time Around for its Americana. She urges parents to read aloud to children and reflects that modern life offers material security but less genuine enjoyment.
Senator Arthur R. Gottschalk announces two senate measures aimed at curbing smut literature. The bills would elevate second offenses in selling obscene material to felonies with fines up to 5000 dollars and prison terms up to three years. Rep. Edwin A. McGowan will handle the measures in the house.
Joyce Kilmer Post 1828 Catholic War Veterans announces elected leaders for 1961 62 led by Adam Del Priore as commander with Oscar Hines completing his term as first commander. Officers include Ray Farino, William Grems, Chester Wandasiewicz, Oscar Hines, Robert Podgorny, Tom Kinney, Edward Schaefer, and James Vogel. The post also received a department trustee appointment for Hines and plans a family picnic July 9 at Brownell Woods, Thornton Illinois.
Loretta M. Milligan of 15509 S Maple Ave in South Holland told police her car collided with a farm tractor at the Cottage Grove and 166th Street intersection Monday May 28. The tractor and its driver fled the scene after contact. Milligan’s right front fender was damaged.
A driverless car rolled in a Kroger lot at Route 6 and Ellis Friday afternoon May 36 striking two parked cars. Joyce A Hill of 507 E 158th St South Holland left the transmission on leaving the car, which then struck William Alfred McDaniel of 6372 Vermont Gary Ind owned vehicle.
Tools valued at roughly $215 were stolen from the basement of the Dalton Manufacturing Co at 500 W 158th St Riverdale during the night of May 25. Police say burglars gained entry by breaking doors or windows.
Peter J. Kurz, retiring village clerk of Riverdale, becomes the first Tri-City resident to earn The POINTER Citation for community service. The award was presented Sunday at Riverdale Village Hall by POINTER business manager Chuck Renner with local residents and officials in attendance. Kurz has served the village for 29 years and joins a new Tri-City program selecting outstanding contributors.
Postmaster Chester Bultema urges South Holland residents to use mailboxes only for United States mail. He cites Postal Manual section 153.7 and stresses proper postage and address on any circulars or handbills left in receptacles.
Miss Lawsanna Henderson of 17 East Robin Lane South Holland Windis joins 16 other upperclasswomen as a freshman counselor for Knox College in the 1961 62 year. A junior daughter of Mrs Ruth I Hines she will return September 11 for leadership training then assist with the annual orientation for entering freshmen.
Lawrence A. Congatelli, 20, of Harvey, died when struck by a Grand Trunk Western passenger train near South Holland on June 1. An inquest began June 2 with a jury but was continued due to missing train crew testimony. Congatelli, born in South Holland and a Roosevelt graduate, had moved to Harvey with his family. Funeral services were held June 5. He is survived by his father Joseph, a brother, and three sisters including Thida Locicero in Germany.
The POINTER reports a new local racket spreading from Gary Indiana via Rose Land residents to Dalton Riverdale and South Holland. A water softener priced at 598 dollars may rise to 798 with financing. A Dalton couple with five children alerted the Better Business Bureau and State's Attorney Dan Ward set a June 16 hearing.
Louis F. Mangnus 20 of Riverdale leaves for the Brooklyn Navy Yard then sails to Keflavik U S Naval Air Station near Reykjavik Iceland. He enlisted May 30 1960 trained at Great Lakes and Ot 28 weeks in ultra high frequency and low frequency transmitters and receivers. He is the son of Leona Mangnus and Louis B Mangnus. He has a sister Joanne 17 a Thornton Township high student.
In South Holland on Thursday evening June 1 two cars collided at Cottage Grove and Route 6 intersection. Ray W. Kowal of 1036 E 162nd Place South Holland drove southbound through the intersection while Barbara J. Bahr of 2455 Grunewald Blue Island attempted a left turn from the south on Cottage Grove into Route 6. Bahr said she did not see the other vehicle before impact.
Laven Clair Much of 1041 Riverview Drive South Holland won an Illinois State Scholarship as announced by Dr. Lyman J. Smith executive director of the State Scholarship Commission. Scholars receive certificates recognizing promise as college students.
Ralph Johnson of 14315 Union Riverdale exhibits in the AYI-Di fors Society of Fine Arts annual show in the Lincoln Room of Chicago Federal Savings & Loan Ass n 100 N State June 1 16. Sixty paintings by as single member with Johnson showing a pastel Master Tomlinson. Public viewing each Monday 9 am to 12 pm and Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
Riverdale police administered oxygen for about 12 minutes to 42 year old John L. Forrester of 14529 S Ashland Harvey at the Great Lakes Screw Corp 13631 Halsted Riverdale. He was transported by ambulance to Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey.
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