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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1961
Page
4
Riverdale Department of Public Works plans hydrant installations throughout the village at a rate of three per month. The program prioritizes newer zones and aims to improve firefighting readiness across neighborhoods.
Mr Pals left teaching to start his own real estate business at 831 E 161nd Street South Holland after a year in education. He previously served four years on the South Holland village board, chairing health water and drainage and Civil Defense committees. He and Edith live at 32 West Place South Holland and he plans to focus on his new business while pursuing hunting and radio interests.
Three vehicles sustained damage in a chain reaction crash on 140th Street Indiana Avenue Riverdale. Edwin R Brink of Chicago Heights failed to stop, hitting Robert H Lawn of 14912 Parnell Harvey, which shoved Lawn into Reid S Wilson of 14726 Dearborn. Riverdale Police reported all three cars were southbound.
Thornridge auditorium hosts a two night presentation of AO TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON with C Laverance directing and Wick Samargis as Colonel Purdy on Okinawa inspired base scenes. Cast includes Lauri Allbrecht as Lotus Blossom and Paul Land as Captain McLean amid student activities and conventions at Thornridge.
The Thornton Township Police Association will hold its annual Civil Defense Benefit Dance on Saturday November 18 at Urban's Hall 364 Torrence City. Dancing starts at 8 pm with the Ralph Lewis orchestra. Tickets are 1 each. Proceeds go to equipment for the government's civil defense program.
A simple headlined tip suggests visiting a horror film to provoke a visceral reaction. The approach emphasizes atmospheric suspense to trigger a physical sense of creepiness and adrenaline.
The district approves bids for a new school addition and outlines plans for special education classes within South Suburban Thornton Township. Eight students currently attend District 149 from nearby areas, with up to fifteen expected by January 1962. State funds cover half of the special education costs.
President Francine Stephens announces Paul Gall Unit 303 American Legion Auxiliary and Paul Gall Post 303 will honor Veterans Day November 12 at 11 am. The ceremony at Dolton Village Hall 14014 Park features a wreath placed on the soldiers monument by President Francie Stephens.
A steering committee elected in September reviews study reports and, with last month’s congregational consent, moves to relocate the Immanuel Church. The group will hire architects and oversee construction, while the congregation retains ultimate responsibility for a tributed 74 year legacy and expanded ministry.
Dorothy Kaimath and Peggy Kaimath ages 3 of 13334 Prairie Chicago were taken to St Francis Hospital by ambulance after their car struck a parked vehicle on 137th Street at State in Riverdale. They suffered facial cuts and the vehicle sustained extensive damage to the left side.
The text notes the rear and side of a parked car owned by Andrew Baumgartner of 5 East 157th Street Riverdale. It also contains an odd suggestion about lighting a match under false teeth, indicating informal or incomplete reporting.
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