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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
8
The Dalton Riverdale and South Holland papers pledge to promote mutual understanding between village officials merchants and residents. Editors and managers vow to keep the Tri-City area informed so citizens act intelligently and work together for progress.
An essay argues newspapers outperform throwaway shopping guides in value and community impact. It emphasizes paid subscribers as proof of readership, editorial quality, and the advertiser's duty to support informed local discourse. It warns merchants against aligning with low‑quality circulars that fail to serve community interests.
A detailed bridge hand analysis notes a rare seven diamond grand slam after a series of cue bids in a Harvey Bridge Club event held at the American Legion in Riverdale. It reports North South and East West results with local players named and a master point night and scholarship winners scheduled for March 20.
The Bishop's Company of Santa Barbara presents C S Lewis The Great Divorce at 8 p.m. March 11 at Tvanhoe Community Methodist Church Riverdale 14500 Clark. Proceeds support Sanctuary Organ Chime Fund with tickets 1.25 for adults 50 cents for children reservations through Scheurermann Labahn Carraro.
Rev 4. T. Douglas of Dallas Texas has been called as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Riverdale. He has led churches in Texas Missouri Kentucky and Louisiana and spent the past year in revival work. He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist College attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Kentucky. He and Mrs. Douglas are parents of Kathy Angela and David. He welcomes visitors.
Dolton residents again support the Heart Fund door to door drive with a total of 1134.07 raised, surpassing the $1 000 quota. Area and captains organized efforts, while Dolton business leaders and non contacted residents were urged to mail contributions to the Heart Association in Chicago.
The Executive Board of First Church of Christ Scientist of Tiarvey thanks the newspaper for the picture and article about its church edifice dedication in the January 4 issue. They express gratitude for continued cooperation.
George A Morren urges daily small acts of kindness over grand plans. Spontaneous good deeds bring immediate joy and build warm memories, easier than waiting for opportunities or large gifts. He notes kindness should be practiced year round, not just holidays, and credits Agnes Hulsey and Our Sunday Visitor for inspiration.
The South Suburban Community Sees final concert at Thornridge Auditorium on Saturday March 10 at 8 pm features the Don Cossack Chorus and dancers. The 24 uniformed White Russian performers, led by Serge Jaroff, tour the United States and Canada on their 30th coast to coast season.
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