25 May 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
1
The POINTER marks its 54th anniversary with a letter to Mrs. Leona Mangnus from Riverdale Illinois. The note congratulates the paper and notes it is delivered every Thursday with news of interest to readers.
John E Kinney writes a letter praising the community of Dalton Riverdale and South Holland describing growth from market gardens to industrial and residential development. He honors late Thomas F Kinney and lists surviving relatives in multiple towns and states.
Thornridge hosts its first Junior-Senior Prom this Saturday May 27 from 6 30 to 11 30 with Dick Carlton and his band performing. Prom decorations dreamlike crown a Queen and Princess while seniors and juniors prepare for a grand march and post dance outings around Chicagoland.
The Hagen Brothers Circus will perform in Dolton with tents raised at Sibley and Greenwood on Saturday. People can watch side walk crews unload gear and animals as the circus prepares for a 2 PM matinee, 8 PM Saturday, and 2 PM Sunday shows. Tickets available from VFW members, the Post Home on Chicago Road after 7 PM, or advance chair Joe Zorich at 14447 Dobson.
Biographical sketch of Pastor Melhinat detailing education ordination in 1933 in Fisher Minnesota and ministry in Missouri Nebraska and Minnesota. Highlights include leadership in Walther League and Lutheran volunteer schools, youth work in Minnesota, pastorates in Howard Lake Morristown and Chicago, family and church roles, plus three weekly services at St Paul Lutheran Church with English and German presentations.
A report warns of torpedoes used on railroad tracks endangering children. Police urge parents to search homes and turn in torpedoes, noting color size and lead strip, and referencing past attempts to derail trains. Authorities warn FBI involvement possible for interstate shipments.
Steven A. Geist 21 of 14547 Kentucky Harvey drove a truck that struck the right side of a moving car at Gouwens Lane and 155th Place in South Holland. Geist said he did not notice Carrie Rump who drove the other vehicle from 15810 South Park in South Holland as the truck pulled away from the curb.
Railroad officials vow to prosecute any boys involved in thefts or damage to railroad property or trespassing. Offenders will be sent to Juvenile Court in Chicago and would acquire a police record upon conviction.
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