04 May 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1961
Page
1
Leona Mangnus outlines a ten part series on the aims of community newspapers and The POINTER. She argues newspapers act as a backbone of the community, expanding from birth notices to covering water needs zoning bond issues and state legislation while serving as the people’s university.
The St Paul Sunday School in Dalton marks fifty years of service on May 7 1961 with the St Paul Lutheran Church. Mrs Mabel Nelson and Mrs Viola Wiebke observe forty years of teaching service. four former pupils now teachers helped lead a May 6 supper in honor of the milestone. Prof Kenneth R Schueler of Concordia Teachers College will speak at the May 7 commemorative service led by Rev Theo Melinat.
Norman Bardach, a Chicago gas station attendant, was forced into a car by four men at the Oklahoma Gas Station in Riverdale. They escaped with about $117 after abducting him at gunpoint early Thursday dawn. Bardach later disclosed a prior robbery in August 1960 with two suspects apprehended nearby.
The Franklin PTA in District 19 announced its annual science fair to be presented by Mr LaBianca. Mrs Fewkes will display eighth grade art projects. Officers for 1961 1962 will be installed and Mrs Coleman historian will give the annual resume of activities. Refreshments will be served.
Mr and Mrs William DeWitt of 13842 Michigan Riverdale welcome a daughter born April 24 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the DeWitt family.
Lieutenant Peter Babich began with the Riverdale Police Department in 1948. After roughly three years as a patrolman when the force had only three members, he was promoted to lieutenant in July 1951. The department has since expanded.
Mrs. Eleanor Lekovich, chairman, reports Dolton drive finances: schools 202.00, mailers 338.65, coin collectors 196.25, Odd Fellows Rebekahs Blue Crutch Day 56.73, Mothers March 1,589.04, total 2,383.58.
A morning blaze at Fred's Restaurant & Lounge 1 W. 187th St Riverdale left a family homeless after a wall collapse trapped the upstairs apartment. Pat Spinozzi and his wife escaped with their son Mike as Riverdale and Harvey fire crews fought the fire until 11 a.m. The restaurant, a local dining staple, suffered extensive losses with about 21 employees affected and thousands in damage.
A spring fashion show by the Woman's Auxiliary of Grant Hospital Chicago features amateur models from Warren's auxiliaries in the Chicago area. Ingalls Memorial Hospital will be represented by Mrs Gordon Oakley from the South Holland Guild. The finale replays all previous winners wearing designer costumes.
Leona Mangnus letter urges Dalton officials to heed voter wishes after a close Village Independent Party defeat and asks for a referendum on urban renewal. Paul J. Oviatt signs.
Promotional text praising The Pointer as the best local paper with extensive coverage of events, community news, schools, churches, women’s page, sports, and ads. Encourages subscriptions for readers in Dalton, Riverdale, South Holland and surrounding Tri Cities to receive every Thursday edition.
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