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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
5
Leena Mangins of Pointer Publications writes from Riverdale Hl asking why teenagers are cruel after her child spent hours carving a pumpkin for Halloween but vandals smashed it within minutes. The note expresses disappointment and sadness over the incident.
Dr. Robert Braman, Armour Research Foundation chemist and warfare specialist, speaks at Sandridge Methodist in Dalton on November 1 at 7 p.m. He outlines modern weapons, military and non military warfare, including psychological political economic and ideological aspects along with chemical biological and radiological fronts. An open discussion follows. Braman, born in Lansing, holds MS and PhD from Michigan State and Northwestern, and resides in South Holland with wife Gloria and two sons.
A committee seeks ages 16 through 18 after September 1 and prior baseball experience for the Conmic Mack Baseball League. Respond with age and experience to determine team numbers. Mail to Connie Mack League P O Box 214 Dolton Illinois.
Mr. J Hyde will speak on Americans for Moral Decency at the Washington Jefferson PTA meeting in Riverdale high school gym on Thursday Nov 2 at 8 pm. Introduced by Mrs Gibertini, the event includes social hour hostesses and a reminder that American Education week begins Nov 6 inviting parents to visit.
Donald J. Freiboth a 35 year old music teacher of 1718 N Marshfield Chicago pleaded not guilty in a Dalton court session on Thursday Oct 2 to indecent exposure but was found guilty and sentenced by Dalton police magistrate Thomas Harper to six months probation with the first 30 days in county jail and a $100 fine. His confinement begins Sunday Nov 19 to allow business arrangements. Freiboth was booked Oct 3 after a report he attempted to lure two girls aged 8 and 9 into the woods near Greenwood and Arizona while they were returning home from a supermarket at Sibley and Cottage Grove.
Judge Harper of Dolton presided over a Thursday evening court session on October 26 sentencing eight offenders for crimes including petty larceny burglary and accessories after the fact. Richard Solomon 18 received one year probation with four months in jail on each charge. Others, including Roger Dahlke and Wallace Carpenter, faced one year supervision and fines. Restitution was ordered for damages to vending machines and a car radio. Leona Ankarlo received oxygen then was hospitalized.
Village Trustee Hans Ball announced plans to commence special assessment proceedings for sidewalks in the Town and Country and Woodlawn areas bounded by Chicago Road Sibley Boulevard and Lincoln Area. Residents who voluntarily installed walks save about one third of the assessment and a public hearing will precede final action.
Dalton Civic Association members are urged to attend Tuesday’s meeting November 7 to nominate officers for 1962. A proposed slate will be presented and floor nominations invited. attendance at three or more 1961 meetings is a prerequisite. The meeting, at Dolton Park fieldhouse, includes a report from the Duolion South Holland Riverdale Unit for Mentally Retarded Children and light refreshments.
Grace Bible Church in Riverdale invites the public to evangelistic meetings from Sunday November 5 to Thursday November 9 led by Rev. Leonard Walmsley of Milwaukee Fundamental Bible Church. Services start 10:45 am and 7:15 pm Sunday and 7:30 pm Monday to Thursday with special music each night.
Riverdale Baptist Church held its first prayer service in the new building at 142d and Wentworth last Wednesday night with eighty five family members attending. The service was marked by a Spirit of Worship though groups could not yet be formed, with plans for separate prayer groups for children teens men and women starting next week. Pastor Rev Donald Coddington urged families to pray together and support one another in faith.
Thornridge High School invites parents to Back to School Night on Monday November 6 with classes at 7 p.m. Attendees will receive schedules visit classrooms meet teachers and network with other parents as the PTA seeks 1500 members at 50 cents each.
The Hawaiian Kitchen Band will perform at the Bowen school PTA style show on November 7 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion hall in Riverdale. PTA members will model Jonita's of Ivanhoe outfits, hair by the Golden Swirl, gifts donated by Riverdale and Dal ton merchants, with Milhahn's Florist handling stage setting. Mrs. Florence Roberts chairs the event with the theme My Lady Fair, aiming for an evening to remember.
The Pointer Publications editorial and advertising staffs hosted a Publicity Tea at Riverdale park fieldhouse on Friday afternoon October 27. Editor Leona Mangnus outlined how to prepare and submit news releases and how to promote organization membership through newspaper publicity. Publicity chairmen from Dalton Riverdale and South Holland attended and were served refreshments. those absent will receive mailed instructions and brochures.
After months of testimony before Master in Chancery John Kelly, Judge Samuel Epstein will hand down a verdict in the 138th and Ashland dump case. Defendant is Charles Fritz, owner of the dump. Plaintiffs include the city of Chicago, Riverdale Village and Property Owners Assn., Blue Island, and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The result will appear in next week’s Pointer Publications.
Dolton police report two hub caps stolen from a car owned by Charles Bluett at 14116 Park Ave. The vehicle was parked in front of the owner’s home when the larceny occurred.
Northern Illinois Gas Company representatives will speak at Riverdale Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting on Wednesday evening November 8. Jack Sticklen area industrial development supervisor will discuss what community development means with an introduction by W H Wilkening district superintendent.
Scout Pack 334 and Troop 334 sponsor a Toy Shoppers Demonstration on Sunday November 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Proceeds go to the Scouts. Event at Paceseller Civic Center 13700 Eggleston.
Nationally known Bible teacher and preacher Dr. William R. McCarrell will speak nightly November 7 through 12 at 7 40 p m at Riverdale Baptist Church 14130 Wentworth Ave De Pastor McCarrell led Cicere Bible Church for 45 years and has spent three years preaching and teaching in Scotland Northern Ireland and the homeland The church invites all to attend daily services and Sunday hours 11 a m and 7 p m November 12
A local event will showcase name brand toys at reasonable prices. Each item carries a six month guarantee. Everyone is welcome to attend. Fret coffee and cake will be served.
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