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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1961
Page
3
Dump Owner Appeals To State Supreme Court
Charles H. Fritz owner of the Riverdale dump at 138th and Ashland filed notice of appeal to the Illinois State Supreme Court after Judge Samuel Epstein ordered him to desist dumping and burning. Village attorney Herbert Zornow says two weeks to perfect the appeal with a 3000 page record. no burning allowed during the period and county health officials will monitor the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Charles H. Fritz
138Th
Ashland
Samuel Epstein
Ilinois State Supreme Court
Riverdale
Herbert F. Zornow
Pointer Publications
Epstein
Fritz
Master In Chancery
Zornow
Ancetine Sim Nation
ATL
CCGW
Supreme Court
Illinois State Supreme Court
Cook County Department of Public Health
Don’t Forget Firemen’s Dance at Riverdale Center
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual dance this Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Pacesetter Civic Center 137th and Stewart Riverdale. Tickets are one dollar with proceeds to buy fire equipment. everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Plan To Hold Peace Corps Exams This Fall
The Peace Corps examinations are set for November 28 and 29 at 8 30 am in Survey Tl for local applicants. Postmaster Hegstrom was informed today. Peace Corps posters will be displayed in the local post office bulletin boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Corps
Survey
Hegstrom
Take Care Of Your Mailbox This Holiday Season
Chicago acting postmaster Harry H. Semrow urges households to inspect and prepare their mailboxes for the busy Christmas mailing period. Check size, repair status, location, convenience, and ensure names listed for delivery to avoid misrouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Semrow
Chicago
Tri City Leaders Outline Youth for Christ Efforts
C E Kallem, president of the Youth for Christ board, describes the program as a local arm of an international group. It conducts Bible classes and rallies, hosts singspirations in Chicago churches, and sponsors clubs in 20 to 30 high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Kallem
Youth For Christ
International Organization
Chicago
Kallem
Riverdale Christmas Decoration Contest Offered by Chamber
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Christmas home decoration contest open to Riverdale residents. Thirteen cash prizes total with top prize of 50 dollars plus ten 3 dollar prizes. Judges will tour December 22 and prizes awarded December 24 with winners announced publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Blank Cartridge Fatal Shot Ended 8 Year Old Boy’s Life
Jude Clendenen died after his 11 year old sister Mary Avis fired a blank cartridge pistol at him during a play session at the Norman Mattes home in Dalton. The incident occurred Sunday evening November 12 and was reported to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Clendenen
Tlinois Central Hospital
Jude
Mary Avis
Margaret Clendenen
Norman Mattes
Dobson
Dalton
Clendenen’s
Chicago
Mattes
Mary
Dolton Police
George Hetler Dies On Hunting Trip In Illinois
George Hetler of 14514 Ta Salle Riverdale died suddenly while on a hunting trip in Pontiac Illinois on Saturday November 18 He was born October 11 1918 in Berwick Pennsylvania He was a supervisor for the North American Car Company in Chino Ridge and active in Little League Babe Ruth League managing the Dolton Police team He is survived by his wife Frances two sons William and George and his parents Funeral services were held November 22 at Community Mortuary Riverdale with Rev William E Yandell officiating Interment Beverly Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 1
Netler
Ta Salle
Riverdale
Pontiac
Ilinois
Berwick
Pennsylvania
Chino Ridge
Dolton
Southern Illinois
Frances E
William E
George T
Edward Hetler
Community Mortuary
Indiana Ave
William E. Yandell
Ivanhoe Community
Between Us Cooks Featured in Suburban Living Column
This new Suburban Living feature invites local women to share favorite recipes. Readers are encouraged to submit their own recipes to Pointer Publications Suburban Living Dept. 13814 Indiana Ave. Rivertale 27 Ul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Living
Pointer Publications
Suburban Living Dept
Indiana Ave
Rivertale
Dalton 1962 Vehicle Sticker Sale Announced
Dalton village announces 1962 vehicle stickers at the village clerk’s office on Park Avenue. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm and Friday 9 am to 8 30 pm. Passenger cars cost 5 dollars and trucks 7 dollars and up with a 2 dollar price increase on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Park Ave
Riverdale Manager Injured While Foiling Turkey Theft
Eugene Flesner, president of the Riverdale Chamber and Jewel Food Store manager, is recovering from a broken rib after stopping two Chicago men from stealing a crate of turkeys. Police arrested Joseph Scolert and Isom Woodard, both bonded on petty larceny charges. Scolert faces an assault charge. They face Riverdale court on December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Flesner
Eleet
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
Jewel Food
Riverdale
Chicago
Ronald Myles
Pete Sanders
Joseph Scolert
W. Grenshaw
Isom Woodard
W. Walnut
Scoleri
Flesner
J. B. Cartage Co
Ralph Young
Riverdale Court
15 Car Train Derails on C&EI Right of Way
A 15 car C and E I express train No 94 derailed on the viaduct above Route 6 in South Holland at 4 10 a.m on Wednesday November 22. One coach empty one loaded with express cargo. No injuries as cars were rear of train. Train back on track and moving by 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route
South Holland
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
Dist 148 Band Debuts New Uniforms At Festival
A festival on Sunday December 3 at 8 p.m. in Thornridge High School auditorium features 350 students from grade and high schools. The District No 148 Band unveils new uniforms after years of planning. Participating groups include School District No 48 Band, Thornridge Mixed Chorus, Thorn ton High School Band, and Thornridge High School Band, with various directors. Tickets from members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Parents Association of
Thornridge High School
America J. Meneghini
Thornridge
John Pearce
Thorn
Kevin Thompson
Lynda Turngren
Melanie Popovich
David Scheuermann
Myron Thompson
Americo Meneghini
Poister
Dolton Plans Flag Design Contest for Village
Dolton village board approved a flag design contest proposed by Sid Steele of the Dolton Department Store. Rules to be announced next week. The winner will receive a $25 Series E government bond from Steele's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Sid Steele
Steele
Dolton Chamber Promotes Christmas Cheer Coupon Days
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce launches Christmas Cheer coupons good for prizes worth hundreds of dollars with purchases in Dolton through Christmas. Patrons sign coupons and drop them in a 142nd and Chicago barrel. drawing is Saturday, December 23 at 8 p.m. Santa arrives November 35 at 10 a.m. for a Dolton village hall greeting and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
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Tri-City
BY Dureen Corsello
Riverdale Chamber
Leona Mangins
George Hetler
C&ei
Usk
Santa Te Herald
Fred Kasten
Wall
Hartman’s Bakery
American Cleaners
Harms Insurance Agency
Dolton - Riverdale Savings & Loan
Dolton Liquors
Montgomery Jewelers
Dolton Shoe Clinic
Lindell’s Service Station
First National Bank
Charlotte's Store
Dalle Paint
Davis Jewelers
Herzog’s Store
On Time Lounge
Gene’s Auto Repair
Kock’s Fine Foods
Rich's Cafe
Horney's
Dime Store
Newman Drug Store
Shapiro's Shoes
Treasure Island
Dolton Pet & Gift Shop
Edee’s Apparel
National Tea Store
Lambert's Tailor & Cleaner
Dolton House
Dolton Currency Exchange
Dolton Department Store
Current Trends, Inc
Western Tire Auto Store
Dolton Chamber of Commerce
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