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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1961
Page
5
Time and gratitude fill the season as people of various churches celebrate Thanksgiving. The message emphasizes thankful hearts, friendly gatherings, and blessings for the holiday. A inclusive, community oriented note invites reflection on gratitude across different congregations.
Charles H. Fritz owner of the 138th and Ashland dump filed notice of appeal to the Illinois State Supreme Court. Riverdale intervened in the case to stop burning of garbage. Judge Epstein set two weeks to perfect the appeal and abstract the record.
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual dance this Saturday November 25 starting at 9 p.m. at the Pacesetter Civic Center 137th and Stewart Riverdale Two bands provide music as attendees help raise funds for fire equipment tickets cost one dollar each all are invited to attend.
The Peace Corps examinations will be held in Harvey TH on November 28 and 29 at 8 30 am for local applicants. Postmaster Hegstrom was informed today and Peace Corps posters with information will be displayed in the local post office bulletin boards.
Chicago Acting Postmaster Harry H. Semrow urges households to inspect their mailboxes for adequate size, good repair, proper and convenient location. Ensure names on the box to avoid misdelivery as Christmas mail volume rises.
C E Kallem presides over the Youth for Christ chapter in Tri City Chicago. The group runs Bible classes rallies singspirations in southside churches and sponsors clubs in high schools. They aim for one chapter in every high school and conduct Christian Destiny Crusades in colleges. The program targets delinquent and unchurched teens.
The Riverdale Chamber of Commerce invites all residents to enter a holiday home decoration contest with 13 cash prizes totaling 110. Prizes range from 50 to 15 dollars plus ten ribbons. Judges from area chambers will tour on December 9 and prizes will be awarded December 24.
Jude Clendenen, eight, died after his sister Mary Avis, aged eleven, pointed a pistol loaded with blank cartridges at him during play at the Norman Mattes home in Dalton Illinois. Norman Mattes alerted police as emergency services sped toward St Francis Hospital, with traffic blocks placed between Dalton and Blue Island.
George L Hetler of 14514 La Salle Riverdale died suddenly Saturday Nov 18 while on a hunting trip in Pontiac Illinois He was born Oct 11 1918 in Berwick PA and was a supervisor for North American Car Corp in Chicago Ridge He helped manage Little League and Babe Ruth teams in the Doblon Police program He survived by wife Frances two sons William E and George T and his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Hetler Funeral services were held at 130 pm Wednesday Nov 22 from Community Mortuary Riverdale with Rev Willam F E Yandell of the Tvanhoe Community Methodist Church officiating Interment Beverly Cemetery
A new Suburban Living column showcases favorite recipes from local women. Readers are invited to contribute their own recipes by mailing to Pointer Publications Suburban Living Dept. at 15814 Indiana Ave Riverdale 27 WML.
Dalton residents may obtain vehicle stickers at the village clerk’s office 14014 Park Ave. The hours run Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 to 8:30 p.m. Prices are $5 for passenger cars and $7 and up for trucks with a $2 price increase on March 1.
Eugene Flesner Riverdale Chamber of Commerce president elect and Jewel Food Store manager was injured while stopping two Chicago men from stealing a crate of turkeys last Thursday. Joseph Sedlert and Isom Woodard, drivers for J B Cartage Co of Chicago, were arrested and charged with petty larceny. Sedlert also faced assault charges. They bonded out at 300 dollars each and are due before Judge Ralph Young in Riverdale on December 6 at 5 p.m.
Two express coaches of train No. 94 derail on the viaduct above Route 6 in South Holland at 4 10 am. The 15 car train traveling from Jacksonville to Chicago tore up a mile of tracks and ties but no injuries occurred as cars were rearward and the train resumed by 9 am.
The third annual Music Festival on Sunday December 3 at 3 p.m. in Thornridge High School auditorium features 330 students from district 148. The concert marks the first appearance of newly issued uniforms, with conductors Meneghin Pearce Hopkins and Anoe leading district and Thornridge school groups. Tickets available from band members or at the door.
Dolton village board approved Sid Steele of Dolton Department Store to run a flag design contest for residents. Rules to be announced next week. The winner will receive a $25 series government bond.
Dolton Chamber of Commerce launches Christmas Cheer coupons valid through Christmas with drawings for prizes worth hundreds of dollars. Patrons sign coupons and drop them in a barrel at 142nd and Chicago Street. drawing on Saturday December 23 at 8 p.m. Santa arrives November 24 at 10 a.m. at Tolton village hall and leads a parade ending at 142nd Street parking lot where gifts are distributed. Local merchants donate prizes and support from Hartmans Bakery American Cleaners Harms Insurance Agency and others.
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