16 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1961
Page
1
South Holland reports a busy period with the Babe Ruth league banquet at McKinley School featuring Elston of the Chicago Cubs as guest speaker. Five local girls welcomed newborns at Engalls Hospital, plus new officers named for the First Reformed Church Girls League and updates on hospital discharges and civic groups.
The Harvey Kiwanis Club presents Well Flip My Wig at Thornridge High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights Nov 17 and 18 at 8 15. An all amateur cast from Thornridge and Thornton Township High Schools performs Colonial Day themed musical numbers dialogue and skits under Robert W Powers of the John B Rogers Producing Co. Proceeds support Kiwanis youth and community service projects. Tickets available at the box office in advance from Kiwanis members cast or South Holland Trust and Savings Bank.
Ralph D. Anderson, 16, of Chicago, suffered a knee injury when his car struck a parked vehicle on 137th Place and Illinois Street in Riverdale on Saturday evening, November 1. He said an unidentified vehicle forced him into the parked car and fled the scene. The parked car belonged to Robert Jansen, 46, of Chicago.
Judge Samuel Epstein issued a permanent injunction against Charles H. Fritz and Industrial Scrap Material Corp stopping dumping and burning garbage at a 57 acre Riverdale site. The ruling, reached after a long case with extensive testimony, sets a potential precedent in smoke nuisance disputes. The Village of Riverdale City of Chicago and others were plaintiffs.
The South Holland village board adopts a water supply agreement with the City of Chicago. The contract accelerates supply starting 1962 with 1,000,000 gallons daily, rising to an average 2,130,000 by 1969 and a maximum up to 3,800,000 by 1969, replacing the former limits.
James Evan Lyon, 27, of Hazelcrest, identified by attendants Roy Ochoa and Wayne Whitehead as the armed robber in the October 23 Doos ter’s station holdup. He faces charges for robberies at Road Chief, Go-Cart, Cotton’s, and the South Holland station. Bond set at 10,000 with a November 14 court date.
Gerritt Koster Sr of 15721 South Park Ave died October 30 when his southbound car turned left into a driveway and was struck by a northbound vehicle. The inquest ruled the death accidental after testimony from Luke Van Drunen and Officer William Van Deursen. Attorne y John Kiely represented driver Robert D Lagestee of 3530 Ridgerd Lansing. Jurors Frank Mossell Gerrit Schaap John Swets John Vanderbilt Fred De Young and Walter Swets are South Holland residents.
Delton Chamber of Commerce sponsors its annual Christmas Cheer coupon program. Coupons distributed with each Christmas season purchase enter holders in drawings for hundreds of dollars in prizes. Drawing set for December 23 at p.m. Names of participating merchants to be announced in next week's Pointer.
The Morgan Park Junior Woman's Club performs Summons of Sariel by Magdalene Kessie at United Presbyterian Church of South Holland on Cottage Grove Road November 16. The public is welcome with free will offering for the club’s philanthropic works. Refreshments are served after the play. Contact Mrs. Donald McFarlane for details.
Harold L. Summerfield, an attorney with 35 years of municipal work, represents Dolton area districts including District 149 in Dolton. He acts as financial advisor to municipalities, represents several local corporations such as First National Bank in Dolton, and handles Dolton area builders and developers.
An eight year old boy, Jude Ciendenen, was accidentally shot by his sister while visiting friends in Dotton with his mother Mrs. Margaret Clendenen. The boy was found on the bedroom floor at the Norman Mattes residence and remains in critical condition. Police report the sister pulled a blanks-loaded pistol at close range and fired. A separate burglary at Don Schmal Gulf Service in South Holland netted $11 from machines.
At the recent annual meet of the Dalton Riverdale South Holland Swim Club four individuals were elected to three year terms on the board. Peter Markunas William Fullriede Edwin Tapscott and James Schumacher will serve as directors.
Suburban POINTER PUBLICATIONS launches Suburban Living on Page 5 Section 1 today. The regular department offers practical ideas on food gardening child care and meal planning for young wives mothers and fathers plus working women.
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