Derwinski Endorsed by Major Groups in 4th District
Ed ward J. Derwinski's re election bid for Illinois 4th District earns broad support from the Illinois Good Government Institute the Better Government Association Americans for Constitutional Action and four metropolitan newspapers. The campaign highlights his voting record independence and outreach to constituents as POINTER FABRICATIONS joins the endorsements.
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Ilinois Good Government Institute
Better Government Association
Americans For Constitutional Action
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Pointer Fablications
To Begin New Pointer Column For Homeowners
Pointer Publications announces a new homeownership column on page 4 written by Albert J. Ohlsen Dalton village board trustee and building commissioner. The piece titled Strictly Man Talk draws on four years as building commissioner to address local homeowners questions.
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Pointer Publications
Albert J. Ohlsen
Dalton Village
Ohlsen
Harvest Party and Masquerade Dance at Dolton post
Paul Gall Post 303 Ameri can Legion holds a Harvest Party and Masquerade Dance on Saturday evening November 3 at the post home 600 W 138th Riverdale. Dancing starts at 9 o clock with The Standards providing music and prizes for costume categories in the grand march. Auxiliary members assist with refreshments and a $1 admission is charged at the door.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ted Burdyl
Paul Gall Post
Civil Defense Material to Be Distributed Friday
Dolton civilian defense director Don Cleghorn announces an emergency unit truck will be in front of Dolton Department Store at 142nd and Chicago Rd between 7 30 and 9 p m Friday November 2. Literature will be distributed and staff Morrey Albrecht Dalton Fire Department Mrs Margaret Caldwell Mrs Teddy Siwinski and Victor Herr will answer questions.
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Dolton
Civil Defense
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142Nd
Chicago Rd
Morrey Albrecht
Dalton Fire Department
Margaret Caldwell
Teddy Siwinski
Victor Herr
Tri-City Suburban Homemaker To Be Named At Franklin School
The Pointe Publications contest awards the Suburban Homemaker of 1962 at Franklin School auditorium on November 8. The winner and four runners-up will be announced, with prizes from local merchants and plaques for all named women. Judges include Mrs Wiseman, Mrs Stade, and H Henderson. Entertainment by Princeton Music School.
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Katheen Wiseman
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Charling B. Stade
Northern Illinois Gas Company
H. Harry Henderson
Acme Steel Company
Tri-Cities
Princeton Music School
St Mary Nuns To Be Honored At Parish Pantry Event
St Mary parish and school honor the nuns of St Mary with a pantry shower and tea on Sunday afternoon November 4. The event recognizes the nuns and 12 lay teachers for their service. cash donations enable bulk purchases of needed items and parents, husbands, and fathers are invited to attend with refreshments served.
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St. Mary's School
St. Mary Parish
Pointer Publications earns regional awards for news and editorial
The POINTER PUBLICATIONS received third place for Best News Story and a First Honorable Mention for Best Local Editorial at the Illinois Press Association awards banquet in Springfield. The honors were awarded in a competition among weekly papers serving communities over 10,000 population. Continued on Page 2. Sec. 1.
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Tinois Press Association
Springfield
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Riverdale Fire Responds to Two Calls This Week
Riverdale Fire Dept. handled two incidents this week. A television fire occurred at 14413 Wallace on October 26 and a car fire on October 28 at 13rd and Halsted, with the vehicle belonging to James Tonks.
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Riverdale
Police Association Opposes Blue Ballot Amendment
The Illinois Police Association voted unanimously to oppose the Blue Ballot amendment at its state convention in Peoria. The group represents about 18,700 law enforcement officers. Earlier this month the Illinois Police Chief Association also voted to oppose the amendment.
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Illinois Police Association
Illinois
Police Association
Peoria
Ilinois Police Chief Association
Will Organize Black Captains four Wardens To Be Appointed
Dolton residents packed the village hall for a Civil Defense meeting. Director Donald Cleghorn and Sam LaPorte urged organizing by block with a black captain and an alternate in each of four Dolton quadrants. They warned of loss of gas electricity and phone service in an attack and noted over 100 wells for emergency water. A two week shelter list for six people was handed out and volunteers are sought.
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Dolton
Civil Defense
Donald Cleghorn
Sam LaPorte
Dalton
LaPorte
Civil Defense Committee
Tri City Residents Approve School Bond Issue
Voters in Thornton Township High School District 205 approved a 4.5 million dollar bond by 4374 yes to 3537 no. The measure funds improvements at Thornton and Thornridge high schools. Riverdale Dal ton and South Holland supported the measure. Harvey area defeated it 1194 yes to 1295 no.
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