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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
The fragment describes a somber moment where a woman places a ring into a man's hands as laughter fades and a life ends. It evokes a father, a child, and a nation in grief reflecting on love, memory, and sacrifice. The prose hints at themes of war, devotion, and lost time through repeated ring imagery.
The Tri Cities mirror world reaction to President John F Kennedy s death as stores close and schools shutter for the national day of mourning. Citizens seek comfort in churches and TV updates while flags fly at half mast and telephone overload tests test local lines. Local leaders express shared grief and vow support for the Kennedy family.
State study by Francis Lorenz shows reducing the 40 mph limit on Sibley Boulevard in Dalton would not cut accidents or danger. Separate Sibley tests at Clark Street Irving Street and University Avenue covered vehicles over 60 mph. The report notes signal installations a school speed zone and multiple traffic lights at Michigan City Road Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago Road and Indiana Avenue with a 20 mph school zone near Berger School.
Two people were injured in a head on crash on Halsted Street near 138th on November 30. Donald E Watino of 14981 Washington Harvey and Anne E Dugan of 14229 Wallace Riverdale were taken to St Francis Hospital. Dugan’s car southbound crossed the double yellow line, hit Watino’s northbound vehicle, and she said she stopped at 138th for a red light before proceeding.
Dolton Zoning Board of Appeals will resume its hearing on December 9 at 8 pm at the Dolton Municipal Building to reconsider a petition by LaSalle National Bank to rezone 152 to 154 Chicago Road from single family dwellings to light industry. The previous adjournment followed opposition from area residents. The bank owns about 6 percent of the property and no definite construction plans, while about 343 residents signed a petition opposing the rezoning.
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual Fall Dance this Saturday at the Chicago Heights American Legion Post 131. Joe Gallagher's Stardusters provide music with a 3 pm downbeat. Tickets are one dollar at the door or from volunteers. Proceeds support emergency equipment purchases.
Richard Strahl son of Mr and Mrs Richard Strahl of 14620 Princeton Riverdale is among 26 students promoted to cadet sergeant in Michigan Tech Army ROTC for 1963 64 Strahl a sophomore chemical engineering major is tied to Riverdale Fire Department equipment purchases.
Robert Reich, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Reich of Riverdale, plays bassoon in the Illinois Wesleyan University Symphony Orchestra. A senior, he is a member of Phi Mu Alpha fraternity and the Green Medallion Honorary Society.
Mr and Mrs Pete Van Milligan of 162nd and Vincennes in So Holland served as general chairman for Chicagoland’s Cystic Fibrosis drive. They were among area captains at the Chicago Chapter’s National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation general meeting.
James Milas, 3 percent, cut his lower lip when he fell at his home 13640 Wal lace in Riverdale on November 22. He was taken to the Thomson Clinic by Riverdale Police.
The Dolton Civil Defense plans a public instructional course on radiological monitoring equipment at the Dolton Village Hall on Saturday December 7. Fort Sheridan instructors will demonstrate Geiger counters and dosimeters and explain operation and interpretation from 8 am to 4 pm. For details call John Foster after 6:30 pm at VI 10180.
Seven Thornton Township High School students joined Riverdale peers in the District 1 Festival at Wheaton College last weekend. Elizabeth Pond played cello, Art Rebbitz flute, and Patricia Lang clarinet as part of the district orchestra and band.
The Dolton Zoning Board of Appeals resumes the public hearing on Appeal No. 144 for the rezoning of property west of Chicago Street from 152nd to 154th Street. The session is held at the Dolton Municipal Building at an unspecified time with Farle F. Slaughter as chairman.
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