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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
2
Dolton plans a multi week street clean up across 75 miles of alleys serving about 6000 homes. The village maintains a damp and weekly pick up with five trucks at 32 000 annual cost and may add a third truck. Residents may hire private scavengers for apartments and businesses. A rat problem exists with empty lots to be treated by exterminators in spring.
A vehicle owned by Ron ald O'Brien of 15429 Ellis Dalton was broken into in the Acme Steel Company parking lot on Tuesday February 23. A second car in the same lot was ransacked the same day, with owner Bertie Woods of 10505l Chicago reporting a flashlight and $20 in cash among the items taken.
Riverdale Police Chief Charles Cook announced tickets for the annual department dance go on sale Monday March 7. The event, at Art's Roller Rink, features Curly Mottinger Orchestra. Proceeds fund department equipment and community projects including a Little League team and school patrol guards' circus trip.
Gary Blevins, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Blevins of 14327 Woodlawn Dalton, celebrated his seventh birthday at a family party. Games and refreshments followed. Attendees included David Chandler Ginger Chandler Susan Chandler Florence Weede Johnny Weede Laurie Weede Gary Martin Christine Martin Johnny LeTourn eau LeBroy Lorena Nickarson Dale Fugate Peggy Fugate Rusty Wells Randy Wells Linda Wells Tommy Anzer David Anderson Linde Anderson James Fugate Linda Broderick Harry Mihalka.
Riverdale marks progress as the old Reich tavern and the First Savings Bank of Riverdale at 13702 Indiana are dismantled. Built around 1890 and 1917 respectively, the structures give way to a newer bank building next door and expanding facilities. Residents reflect on a shifting landscape and nostalgia for the past.
The Rev Leonard A Swanson has been appointed pastor of First United Baptist Church of Colton. He and his family move from Fayette Ohio to 129 West 162nd South Holland and bring years of ordained ministry and experience in evangelistic and radio work. The Dalton church, meeting at Franklin school, invites the public to meet the new pastor and family.
Icy roads on February 25 26 sparked multiple vehicle crashes across Blue Island Riverdale and Chicago areas. Hart Enid Baker of Blue Island treated at St Francis hospital after a three car crash at 138th and Ashland. Grace Phillips also of Blue Island was a driver, with Michael Kolovitz of Chicago cited for driving too fast for conditions after skidding into Phillips car and colliding with John Mintz of Lansing. James Panagas Chicago slid into a parked car at 137th and Perry. Henry Thorpe Riverdale owner of the parked car struck by James Mackey of Dalton at 144th and LaSalle. Andrew J Malito Riverdale and Lloyd Paine Riverdale involved in a crash at 138th and Indiana. An additional crash occurred February 26 at 138th and Halsted involving James Riale of Phoenix and Lloyd Webb Chicago.
Junior Christian Endeavor rally to be held at Ivanhoe Reformed church on Sunday March 7 at 2 pm with awards for the largest group. Special guest Pearl Palmar to speak. March 6 recognitions for Girl Scouts. Rest Haven Auxiliary meeting at Bethany Reformed church Tuesday at 1 30 pm to support Rest Haven Home. Old Clothes Drive by the Senior C E with pickup March 4. Riverdale Dalton World Day of Prayer at Ivanhoe Community Methodist March 4 at 4 30 pm to pray for peace.
The Swimming Pool Club opens its Dolton office at the Almar Shopping Plaza 1541 and Collage Grove avenues for memberships and bond information. Office hours are 1 to 3 pm daily Monday through Saturday.
721 students met degree requirements at Purdue University in the first semester of 1959 60. Gerald F. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science and Robert P. Degraff a Master of Science in agricultural engineering. Diplomas are mailed and graduates may attend the June 5 commencement for public conferring if they elect to return.
Two youths aged 16 and 17 were apprehended by Dalton police at the Model Food Store on East Sibley Boulevard last Saturday afternoon. They were turned over to juvenile authorities for a hearing before Judge Harper and the assistant state's attorney on Thursday March 3.
Dr Gene Ossello of 14720 Clark Dolton was installed as president of the Chicago South Side Optometric Society during ceremonies at Beverly Woods. The group is the nation’s largest local AOA chapter. Ossello has 14 years at 10831 Michigan, 10 years in the group, and 3 years on its executive council. He is active civically, chairing cancer drives and serving in multiple local clubs and Y campaigns.
The Seventh Annual Violet Show themed Violets In Gay Paree will be hosted by the Women's Society of Christian Service at Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church. Exhibitors may enter violets and must bring them in ready for judging. The event runs Tuesday and Wednesday, March 29 and 30, at the church located at 145th and Clark, Riverdale, with rules to be printed in next week’s Pointer.
The Holy Name Society of Queen of Apostles church holds a Day of Recollection on Sunday March 13 with Mass at 8 AM followed by breakfast. Rev Father Shaeleton will speak and the program ends at 12 30 PM. Donation is 150 per man. Industry spends 300 million annually on employee communications.
Junior members of the Ivanhoe Garden club ages 17 and 12 will entertain senior members with singing dancing piano recitals and a comedy skit at the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse Friday March 4 at 8 pm Mrs Willard Alfered chairman invites all members and mothers of the juniors to attend. The following juniors will serve as hostesses for the evening Sherlee Sheahan Beth Macaluso Sandra Kross Patricia Willey Tina DeVoto Cathy DeVoto Bonnie Dorner and Susan Ket cham Membership open to all interested in home gardening.
Domenic Pesacento of 10411 Michigan Chicago reports to Riverdale police that two fender skirts were stolen from his 1955 Pontiac while it was parked at Popper's Under 21 Club on 14434 Indiana Monday February 22.
Carol Thate and Kenneth Dry joined 915 fellow SIU students on the dean's list for Fall quarter. Both undergraduates posted grade averages between 4.25 and 5.0, with 4.25 plus qualifying as dean's list recognition.
The Dalton Riverdale Civic Swimming Association invites sealed bids for a new pool complex and related facilities. Plans are available at James Ryan, building chairman, 14528 Grant, Dalton Illinois 618, with bid openings public. Successful bidder must post a performance and completion bond equal to the contract value.
Chief Charles Cook of Riverdale police announces sponsorship of a Dalton Riverdale Little League team for the coming season. Funds from the annual police dance will support this Worthhire community project.
A private entertainment circuit is televised from hotel venues to arenas and theatres, delivering performances to diverse audiences. The setup suggests a touring schedule linking hospitality sites with entertainment spaces for curated shows and broadcasts.
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