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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1961

Page

5

Veterans Plan Americanism Campaign To Fight Subversives

Oscar Hines retiring commander announces joint meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in Riverdale to organize a campaign by Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion and allied groups to warn the public about Communist threats and subversive activities.

Oscar Hines Joyce Kilmer Catholic War Veterans Paul Gall American Legion W. 138Th St Riverdale Paul Gall Post Greater Dotton

Fritz Ordered To Desist From Dump At 138th Street

Judge Samuel Epstein issued a permanent injunction against Charles H. Fritz and Industrial Scrap Material Corp halting dumping and burning on the 57 acre Riverdale dump. The case named Riverdale Village Chicago Blue Island City and other plaintiffs, with over 3,000 pages of testimony and photographs documenting smoke nuisance.

The People 138Th Street Ashland Avenue Samuel Epstein Charles H. Fritz Riverdale Industrial Scrap Matérial Corp Pointer Publications Herbert F. Zornow City of Chicago John Kelly Charles K. Renner Pointer Blue Island Ass’n Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Fritz

Riverdale court issues probation for forgery charge

Heather Ann Foy 23 of Chicago was found guilty of forgery and given one year probation with restitution. Co-defendants Henry Schefe 22 and Clarence Dietz 24 received fines for related charges. Jack Goss 26 had charges continued. Foy forged a $60 check at Tyanhoe Liquors and a $25 check at a Chicago drug store.

Heather Ann Foy Kensington Ave Chicago Ralph Young Riverdale Henry R. Schefe Ilinois Clarence Everett Dietz Jack Leonard Goss Foy Peter Babich John Ritter Tyanhoe Liquors Halsted St 115Th Michigan Ave Schefe W. 119Th St Dietz Goss

Dalton Riverdale South Holland Swim Club elects new board

At the annual meet of the Dalton Riverdale South Holland Swim Club four members were chosen for a three year term as board members. The elected individuals are Peter Markunas William Pullriede Edwin Tapscott and James Schutacher.

Dalton-Riverdale- South Holland Peter Markunas William Pullriede Edwin Tapscott James Schu Tacher

Riverdale Chamber Outlines Growth and Development Plan

Riverdale Chamber of Commerce hears Northern Illinois Gas and industry leaders discuss a 40 percent population rise in the Tri City area over ten years. Speakers call for a coordinated program to attract new industry, fund schools and services, and create jobs while forming a seven member committee to develop a community plan.

Tri City Northern Tlinois Gas Co Riverdale Chamber of Commerce Chamber W. H. Wilkening Northern Illinois Gas Jack Sticklen Eugene G. Silvers Dlarvey Ass'n of Commerce and Industry Riverdale Edward Shipley John Madderom Harold Schaefer Ben Liberacki Albert Harms Delton Chamber of Commerce Wilkening Silvert Harvey Silven Eugene Flesner Clarence Gentile

Tri City Leaders Profiles Dolton Lawyer Summerfield

Harold L. Summerfield is a longtime attorney in municipal affairs with 35 years of service. He currently represents multiple Cook County school districts including District 149 in Dolton and acts as financial advisor to various municipalities and corporations in the Dolton area.

Harold L. Summerfield Cook County Dolton Summerfield First National Bank

Slaughter Elected Vice President Of Illinois Fire Police Group

At the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners annual convention in Springfield November 4 5 6 7 Charles H Slaughter chairman of the Dalton board was elected vice-president of the state association His area covers the northeast Illinois He has served on the village commission since 1952 Arthur E Dillner village attorney attended representing Dalton president and board of trustees

Association of Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Springfield Charles H. Slaughter Dalton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Slaughter Illinois Village of Dalton Arthur E. Dillner

Well Flip My Wig at Tridge staged by Harvey Kiwanis

The Harvey Kiwanis Club presents Well Flip My Wig a musical revue at Thornridge High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday November 17 and 18 at 8 15. An amateur cast from Thornridge and Thornton Township High Schools performs Colonial Day themed numbers with dialogue and comedy skits directed by Robert W Powers of John B Rogers Producing Co. Proceeds support Kiwanis youth and community service projects. Tickets available at the box office in advance from Kiwanian cast members or at South Holland Trust and Savings Bank.

Harvey Kiwanis Club Thornridge High School Thornridge Thornton Township Robert W. Powers John B. Rogers Producing Co Fostoria Ohio Rogers Co Kiwanis Club Kiwanian South Holland Trust and Savings Bank

Dolton Chamber Launches Christmas Cheer Coupon Program

The Dolton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Christmas Cheer coupon program during the Christmas season. Coupons come with each purchase and hundreds of dollars in prizes will be awarded to lucky holders. The drawing is set for December 23 at p.m. Names of participating merchants will be announced in next week's Pointer.

Dolton

Eight year old shot in Dalton accident injures spine

An eight year old boy, Jude Clendenen of Chicago, was critically injured when his sister fired a loaded blank pistol in a Dalton residence. The siblings, visiting friends with their mother Margaret Clendenen, were alone in a rear bedroom when the shot occurred. The boy was found on the floor by Norman Mattes, with police reports noting the weapon as a .38 pistol loaded with blanks.

Dalton Margaret Clendenen Mattes

Suburban Living Debuts in Pointer Publications

Living POINTER PUBLICATIONS unveils a new Suburban Living program starting today on page 5 section 1. It offers regular features with practical ideas on food gardening child care and meal planning for young wives mothers and working women.

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