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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
5
Delton Village President Frederick Kasten rejects a 4 to 44 cent sales tax hike supported by Chicago and others. He argues it burdens residents, notes real estate tax cuts last year, and says the tax would be unfair and misleading, urging cost cuts instead.
Clarence F. Gentzle known as Mickey died at Michael Reese Hospital on his 38th birthday June 21 1963. He owned Gentzle Shell Service at 142nd and Indiana for seventeen years and was active in Riverdale civic groups. He served as a World War II Army Air Force turret gunner and was a charter member of several organizations. He is survived by his wife Lauranne and two sons Graig and Gary.
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce brings the $180000 Man In Space exhibit to Dolton for two days. It will tour downtown Dolton on Friday July 5 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and then move to Almar Shopping Plaza on Saturday July 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free with a merchant guest ticket.
Mr and Mrs L Allen Crotty of Dalton welcomed a daughter on June 16 at In Balls Memorial Hospital Harvey. The new arrival adds joy to the Crotty family.
Frank Cioffi, 28, of 149 E 25th St South Chicago Heights, named as one of three men in the February 23 1963 Towne Liquor and Food Mart robbery. He posted 5000 bond, to face July 16 in Judge Ralph Young's court for a preliminary hearing after Riverdale and Steger police recovered a warrant. This follows the April 23 arrest of Robert Carr, 26, Chicago, identified in a lineup and indicted by the Grand Jury May 20.
Steven Munro of 14901 State Dalton and Steven Vick of 14527 State Riverdale attend the University of Wisconsin Summer Music Clinic in Madison on a two week scholarship from District No. 148 Band Parents' Association. They will live on campus in a modern dormitory and work six hours daily with top instructors.
Dolton Village Clerk Hans Rall reminds residents that Friday, June 28 is the petition deadline for a special Dolton free public library election and six director seats. Petitions require 210 to 336 signatures and may be obtained from the village clerk. The election is scheduled for Saturday, August 17.
Dolton residents are reminded free polio shots will be administered Saturday June 29 at the Dolton Village Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. The Dolton Health Department and the Dolton Jaycees report more than 2,700 people have already been inoculated over two Saturdays. Vern Harms urges everyone to bring children for this free protection against poliomyelitis.
Leek Housing in Thornridge High invites area residents with suitable housing to contact VI 9 7010. A compiled list will be shared with new teachers.
Beginning next edition POINTER Publications will award eight Tri City subscribers a free couple’s ticket to either Dalton Theatre or Homewood Theatre. Winners are listed in the classified pages and must collect within one week. tickets valid for two persons for two months after issue.
Local bands and South Suburban acts join Carmel Quinn and Bob Carrell in Dolton for a July 2 parade at 3 30 p m. The event features The Thornridge High School Band and many Chicago area units. Carnival runs July 2–7 at Dalton Park with nightly awards and a July 7 grand prize Ford Galaxie. Fireworks by Don Clayton on July 4 at 9 01 p m.
The Thornridge Swim School thanks Dolton Fire Department Chief Paul Kipley for swift action during a swimmer in distress. The school praises the fire and police departments and the inhalator squad, wishing to publicly commend the men by name and inform Dolton's community of their fine work.
The POINTER PUBLICATIONS moving back next week deadline due to Independence Day. Delivery moves to Monday morning instead of Thursday July 4. Advertisers and contributors who normally submit on Monday or Tuesday must deliver materials today. Classifieds accepted until noon tomorrow.
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