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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
2
Ken Lybe owner of Ken's Convenient Food Mart Riverdale 301 E 138th St runs a car giveaway with only days left. Participants must meet entry requirements at the Riverdale store to win a prize. The promotion ends in two weeks, with details posted on Page 2 Section 1 of The Pointer May 16 1963.
Local residents can register for a chance to win a two door Ford car loaded with groceries. A dignitary will select the winner on June 1 at 2 pm at Ken's. You need not be present to win. attendance possible for excitement in Niverdale. The program is tied to a veteran administration guided adult education effort.
Joe Wysmierski and Gary Conner of South Holland and Thornton led a two person team to first place among 36 schools in the state trouble shooting contest at Niles Township High School. They set a new state record time of 94 minutes 15 seconds and qualify for the national contest in Detroit June 26 to 28.
The article outlines problems with the volunteer Dolton Library including volunteer shortages limited hours and insufficient funds. It notes outdated donated books and the need for a tax supported library supported by the League of Women Voters which has studied community needs and directs questions to Mrs. Arthur Dillner Mrs. Frank Stewart and Mrs. Fred Boulais.
Mrs. R Nimtz of 13840 State Riverdale attended the Stars for Mental Health Luncheon in the Pick-Congress Hotel Great Hall as Riverdale chairman for the Mental Health Fund Campaign. Volunteers may call WA 2-0703 to join the 1963 Bell Ringer Campaign. A real conversationalist will talk whether anyone is listening or not.
Counselor Clayton Stark begins duties as a new merit badge counselor for the Potawatomi Council located at 15 East 140th Court, joining the local Boy Scout leadership.
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