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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1962
Page
3
Thanksgiving blessings are offered as a community reflection thanking Almighty God for another year of bountiful favors with personal gratitude expressed by individuals in their own way.
Village Clerk Raymond Gouwens read five bids on the water extension project at the November 19 meeting. Bids covered a 12 inch main on Route 6 and 6 inch mains on Evans. Zona Corporation offered the low total of 35 157 25, with Huelett, Hardin, Alpha Construction and Fritz Gouwens following. Final award to Zona will be announced December 3 after engineer and water committee review.
The Dorchester Club announces a 254 million dollar expansion featuring a 1,100 seat theater with theatre in the round to host top stars in the Tri-City area. A 147 room Dorchester Inn with indoor pool and health club will serve members and guests, with completion hoped for late winter weather permitting.
Dr. Joseph Gonzalez a Havana born physician will speak at Sandridge Methodist Church in Dolton at the WSCS November meeting. He focuses on The Communist Threat and How to Stop It with Cuba as a key example. The talk starts at 8 pm Thursday November 29.
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp plans a bulk distribution center and technical service laboratory at 14200 Cottage Grove Dalton. The facility stores fluorocarbon products made in Gra mercy La and supports nationwide technical services. Construction began in October and should finish early 1963 behind the existing extrusion plant, facing Cottage Grove.
The Illinois Bell Telephone Company brings equipment worth thousands for a demonstration titled Microwave Magic and Satellite Communication. Four hours are needed to set up before an informative program following a dinner by the W.S.C.S. on Tuesday evening, November 27, in Fellowship Hall at 6 30. Fred Hennig invites all local men to attend with dinner reservations via Grover Ball at ED 43-4433.
Dolton village trustees will open bids on November 27 for three police patrol cars. Specifications require Ford Galame 300 models with V8 engines and police equipment. One 1960 sedan and two 1962 sedans must be accepted in trade. bids due by noon with opening at 8 pm.
The Dolton Chamber will distribute annual Christmas Cheer Coupons with purchases, redeemable for prizes. Santa arrives November 24 at 10 am to be welcomed by Village President Fred Kasten, followed by a parade and gifts for children downtown.
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department hosts a community dance on Saturday November 24 at Art's Bell-Aire Rink Harvey. Proceeds support fire equipment purchases. The downbeat is at 9 pm with tickets at the door. donations are one dollar per person.
Rev James E Naughton of St Jude s in South Holland announced a new Catholic girls high school to open fall 1963. Located on 162nd Street near the expressway in South Holland it will be named Elizabeth Seton and staffed by Sisters of Charity from Cincinnati. Capacity 1200 girls serving Dalton Riverdale South Holland Calumet City and Lansing Groundbreaking expected before year end with freshmen first year.
Madison School seventh graders celebrate perfect PTA membership as Miss Pajak receives a five dollar gift from Mrs. Arden Hagar, membership chair. Thanksgiving notes and community notices cap a busy local column featuring church elections, a high school drama event, a Paul life film, Dr. Norman Faber’s new practice, and a local art exhibit by Paul Carlson.
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