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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1962
Page
6
Dolton firefighters raced to 15021 Evers in Dolton where a blaze began in a gas dryer at J Coes residence. They extinguished the fire and prevented spread.
Mrs. McGinnis testifies she learned her husband, 38, is believed dead after a 25-year-old body was found in Riverdale woods. She had thought him alive until keys identified him. He stayed home each night with their three-year-old Rita Jean. babysitter cared for the child. The brother from Beloit identified the victim at the County Morgue.
Thornridge hosts Blue Island Cardinals in the final home game of the season with regional play to follow. After the game Highlander committee hosts open house for Thornridge students and senior dance tickets sold in school or at the door. Also noted are prom chairmen elections, no school Wednesday for Thornridge and Thornton students, and a South Suburban Community Concert on March 10. The district’s 205 admins attend a National Association of Secondary School Principals meeting, and the annual high school mathematics contest is planned at Thornton with a $4 registration.
A 13 year old girl from Holton was struck by a car on Chicago road near Lith Place while crossing. She was taken to Thomson Clinic for a check up after the incident.
On Wednesday February 21 the Delton police reported a pedestrian crossing the west side of Chieagard failed to look for southbound traffic and was hit by a southbound car driven by Con stance Degne of 309 Momoe sp Bolton.
South Moland voters approved three bond issues at the polls led by 1,887 total ballots. Library bonds passed 83 yes 48 no. sewer bonds 72 yes 214 no. street improvements 0 yes 0 no with Precinct SW failing. Library commissioners elected include Anthony Price 1,281 votes, Lihan B Chapman 1,277, Robert Short 1,252, Dr. James J Trogg 1, Mary Elizabeth Carhart 1,261.
Police report two vehicles collided at the Indiana ave and Disd st intersection in Riverdale on Saturday evening February 24. Mareanne K. Radek and Clifton R. Stringer, both from Edbrooke, Riverdale, accused each other of leaving the scene. Police traced Stringer by license when the woman reported the incident. no tickets were issued.
A description of a giant growth from western Oregon mentions a Douglas fir seed of about one forty thousandth of a pound. The piece notes the tree’s vast size and its origins in nature’s western forests, highlighting its remarkable seed size.
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