Smoke Dump Sparks Rail Fire Near Riverdale
A summons was issued for Charles Fritz owner of the 138th and Ashland dump after residents complained of heavy smoke. Sparks from the dump ignited three B and O gondola cars north of the site, prompting fire department response and a court appearance set for March 18.
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Charles Fritz
138Th
Ashland
Riverdale
John Ritter
John Madderom
John Swanson
Board of Local Improvements
Fritz
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Charles Cook
Riverdale Police Department
B & O Railroad
Cook
St Marys Variety Show Promises Laughs and Charity
St Marys School hall hosts a Sunday March 19 variety show The Wearn of the Green with matinee and 8 pm performances Proceeds benefit St Marys wedding fund and all parish groups join for fundraising Tickets on sale from society or choir members after Masses March 12 Producer director Mrs Larry Malloy Father William Fisher and Jane Fitzgerald lead the headach escapades
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St Mary's School Hall
Altar and Rosary Society
Holy Name Society
Choir
St. Mary’s
Larry Malloy
William Fisher
Jane Fitzgerald
Illinois Heart Disease Deaths Reach Majority
A contemporary Shocker report notes that 59 percent of deaths in Illinois are due to diseases of the heart and blood vessels, reflecting a major health concern.
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Illinois
Riverdale sewer system passes March storm test
The Village of Riverdale reports its new storm relief sewer system handled a heavy Saturday rainfall with no flooding in Ivanhoe. Officials led by Frank Mraz say the system met engineering expectations, replacing street drains and adding manholes to improve surface water removal.
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Riverdale
Ivanhoe
Frank Mraz
Mraz
Mr. Mraz
Latrobe Engineering Company
di Paolo Construction Co
District 148 Announces District Spelling Bee
School District No. 148 plans a district spelling bee to be held on Tuesday March 13 1961 in the Lincoln School Auditorium at 700 PAL. Each school will send nine contestants with three pupils from grades six seven and eight. The public is invited.
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Lincoln School
Pal
Roosevelt-Park PTA March Meeting Led by Fathers
The Roosevelt-Park Parent Teacher Association will hold its March meeting on Wednesday, March 15, at 8 p.m. at Roosevelt School. President Mrs. France will preside over the business meeting with fathers taking over the program led by Frank Darner. Apple pie and coffee will be served by room mothers from Miss Flanigan's and Mrs. Papp's classes, with several mothers named to assist.
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Roosevelt - Park
Parent Teacher Association
Roosevelt School
France
Prosioe
Frank Darner
Miss Flanigan
Mrs Papp
Mrs. Rowan
Lester
Miss O'Brien
Driver in Riverdale Truck-Tram Collision
Walter F. McMurray, 46, of Chicago, was injured Thursday afternoon when his semi-tractor trailer was struck by a diesel engine at Indiana Avenue and 138th Street in Riverdale. McMurray said he stopped at a crossing, proceeded, and could not see the engine in time. The crash toppled the trailer onto its side. the engineer, Charles J. Rabidoux, claimed the flasher and lights were operating. Riverdale Fire Department washed gasoline from the street.
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Walter F. McMurray
S. Wood
Chicago
Ims Leff
Baltimore
Indiana
138Th
Riverdale
Murray
Indiana Ave
Charles J. Rabidoux
E. 141St Pl
Dalton
McMurray
Riverdale Fire Department
Baltimore and Ohio
128Th
Walter McMurray
Charles Rabidoux
Chuck Renner
Riverdale Vandalism Shatters Glass at Illinois Street Home
Pranksters threw 25 rocks and broke 12 panes at a Riverdale residence 13733 Illinois St. The owners discovered the damage Sunday February 36 around 3:45 p.m. Police canvassed the area but no witnesses were found.
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Illinois St
Riverdale
Break Ground For New Riverdale Baptist Church
On a cold day the Riverdale Baptist Church community gathered at Park School to break ground for a new church. Rev. Robert Klingberg and Mgr. Milton Bloom spoke as shovels moved soil. The church bought the site for 8600 in 1957. construction will begin immediately with an 80,000 estimate and a 300-seat multi purpose brick building with a 40 foot spire and four zone hot water heating system.
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Riverdale Baptist Church
Park School
Wentworth
Robert Klingberg
Home Missions
Baptist General Conference
Mgr
Milton Bloom
Midwest Baptist Conference
Wentworth Ave
Restitution Ordered After Ducks and Geese Destruction
Dolton parents pay restitution to the Piscateers Club after three grammar school youths admitted destroying 11 wild mallard ducks and two rare African geese on January 16. Chief Grover Cogskell says the youths are on six months probation and must report to him every two weeks.
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Piscateers Club
Dolton
Grover Cogskell
Public Invited To Meet Demo Candidates
The Regular Democratic Women's Organization invites the public to a free card party on Monday March 13 at 8 p.m. in the Delton field house. Democratic candidates sponsored by the Thornton Township Democratic organization will be guests of honor. This is the lone local event before the April 4 election with candidates in attendance.
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Delton-Riverdale-Ivanhoe
Delton Fieldhouse
Thornton Township
Democratic Organization
Collision on 14th Street in Riverdale
Two vehicles collided Saturday February 18 on 14rd street between Clark and LaSalle in Riverdale. Front ends were damaged. Police report drivers Clarence Newgren of 14937 S LaSalle Street Riverdale and Warren Letzsch of 14230 State Street Riverdale.
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Clark
LaSalle
Riverdale
Clarence Newgren
LaSalle St
Warren
Letzsch
State St
Dolton Group Backs Petition For More Park Facilities
The South Suburban Homeowners Association of Dolton endorsed a plan to seek signed petitions urging the Dolton Park Board to study expanding park facilities for new Dolton areas. March 2 meeting at Waterman School featured Frederick Kasten Wesley Lane John Slager and John Needles discussing village governance finances and park operations.
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Village of
Dolton
Wesley Lane
John Slager
John Needles
Dolton Park District
Kasten
Village of Dolton
Lane
Slager
Mr. Needles
Park Board
VIP Urges Dal ton Residents to Register for April Election
Ray Suges publicity chairman of the Village Independent Party reports a house to house canvass urging new residents to register for the April 18 village election. VIP candidates welcome invitations to speak before civic groups contact numbers VI 9-2050 or VI 9 7250. Victor Hugo quote ends.
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Ray Suges
Village Independent Party
VIP
Dalton
Suges
Sages
Riverdale Parties Present Platforms For April 18 Vote
The POINTER profiles Riverdale candidates and platforms for the April 18 village election. Progressive Party nominees include Ed Ripley for president Harold Schaefer for clerk trustees John C Madderom John E Perguss and John E Swanson for trustees and Ralph Young for police magistrate.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Progressive Party
New Conservative Party
Ed Ripley
Harold Schaefer
John C. Madderom
John E. Perguss
John E. Swanson
Ralph Young
Progressive Party platform for Riverdale village governance
The platform calls for equal representation on the Board of Trustees, prudent use of corporate and tax funds, and starting projects only when funds are available. It emphasizes municipal unity, modernizing services, enforcing ordinances, valuing majority will, ensuring honesty in officials, full disclosure on controversial matters, consulting experts, and efficient administration with minimal taxes.
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Board of Trustees
Riverdale
New Conservative Party Unveils Riverdale Platform
Frank J. Paulson announces the New Conservative Party platform for Riverdale. The 19 planks stress a vigorous two party system, local government focus, and spending responsive to majority voters. End of excerpt signals continuation on Page 2.
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Frank J. Paulson
New Conservative Party of
Riverdale
Paulson
New Conservative Party
Board thanks paper for informing voters on district election
The Board of Education District No. 148 commends Leona Mangnus and The Pointer Riverdale for presenting the facts about the recent special election. It seeks to keep parents and voters informed on educational problems and values the newspaper's role in promoting education. Signed Robert W. Newsren Secretary and Fred A. Siekmann Superintendent.
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Leona Mangnus
the Pointer
Riverdale
Mangnus
Board of Education
District No. 148
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Riverdale Court
Justice of the Peace Bay Baumgartner
Hobbis
City of
Herbert Zornow
Fred Kasten
Harold Peterson
John Mazzacavallo
Dolton Fire and Police Commission
Grover L. Cogswell
Peterson
Mazzacavallo
Patrick Manning
Dist
Roosevelt-Park
Sedlak
Trevor
Bisberg
Tarrance
Evans
Moffatt
Malcolm
Rasphea
Dibbern
Smith
Vandals
New Riverdale Baptist Church
Ask More Dolton PLC
Victor Hugo
Robert W. Newsren
Fred A. Siekmann
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