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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1962
Page
5
The Dolton Jaycees promote What’s Your Opinion Week December 9 15 as public input for village leaders. Riverdale Chamber of Commerce seeks tips for its Christmas Decorations Contest with a $50 first prize and originality emphasized.
Newman Drugs at 14201 Chicago Rd Dalton celebrates a remodel with a grand opening Friday through Saturday November 29 to December 1. Customers receive three glass timbers with a $1 purchase and may enter a prize drawing by clipping the registration coupon from the Pointer Publications ad.
Dalton police report multiple complaints of hunting inside village limits, violating local ordinance. Chief Grover Cogswell warned the activity is unlawful and can lead to arrest.
Ivanhoe Women’s Club urges donations of used golf equipment to aid veterans at hospitals. Mrs. Elwood Koons notes wheelchair and recovering patients enjoy golf. donations fund gear for nine-hole courses. Contact Mrs. W. B. Warfield at VI 9-4204. a $10 check from Senior Citizens supported the effort. Vehicle and dog tag info also noted.
David Gardiner, longtime Riverdale Bank cashier since 1957, was elected vice president by the Board of Directors on November 15. He also serves as president of Elementary School District 148 Board, secretary treasurer of Thornton Township School Boards Association, and is active in local civic groups. Lives at 619 E 144th Place with wife and three children.
Asst. principal Arnold F Koester will explain Thornridge Hitch school guidance program at the PanTA meeting Monday December 3 at 7 45 p m in the Sibley and Cottage Grove Dalton auditorium. Leaders include Girl Scout Troop 302 and Music Department head Richard Ance with Girls Advanced Chorus. After the meeting refreshments are provided by the Social Committee. A Christmas Choral Concert is planned for December 9 and private Daniel C Perry is at Fort Leonard Wood receiving Army Reserve basic training.
The Dolton Chamber of Commerce lists merchants and businesses donating prizes for this year’s Christmas Cheer program. Prizes worth hundreds of dollars will be awarded on Monday December 24 to shoppers at participating local stores. The sponsors include Rich's Cafe Western Tire Treasure Island Lindell's Service Station Hartman's Bakery American Cleaners and others.
Dalton Civic Theatre opens Sabrina Fair at Thornridge High School on Friday November 30 at 8 30 pm with a second show on Saturday December. Proceeds go to Dolton Library fund and Tri City charities. Cast includes Pat O Bry an Jack Kompare Bettie Howes and others. Tickets at members shops or box office.
Dolton Junior Chamber of Commerce distributes a 58 point questionnaire from December 9 to 15 asking residents to rate fire protection jobs garbage pickup police and fire departments schools and other community services. Results will be published in Pointer Publications and officials urge participation via street handouts mail or drop boxes.
The Fourth Annual Music Festival will convene Sunday December 2 at 3 p m in Thornridge Auditorium. District No 148 Band led by America J Meneghini Thornridge Concert Band under Rich ard Ance Thorntoneers Thornton High School Stage Band led by Eu gene Johnson and the Thornton Girls Choir directed by Mrs Robert Zecel join in a grand finale conducted by Lyle Hopkins.
The Ivanhoe Squares square dance club sponsored by the Ivanhoe Park District will hold its monthly dance on December 1 at the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse located at 144th and Stewart. The event targets an intermediate level with Bob Ford calling tips, starting at 8 30 p.m. The music department chairman for Thornton High School and Junior College is noted in the notice.
The Dolton Civic Theatre opens Sabrina Fair at Thornridge auditorium Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1 with 8 30 p m curtain. Tickets 1 50 available at Gary Finance Herzog's Dalton Dept Store V F W or box office. Also holiday fund bazaars and the South Suburban Bridge Center opening with games and socializing.
New Dolton residents include Mr and Mrs Carmen Siciliano and family formerly of Chicago living at 14874 Evans Street. Also moving in are Mr and Mrs Harry Olthoff now at 916 Elard Street South Holland. Olthoff is retired.
The Crescent Tri-Hi-Y Club hosts a Sample Fair on Saturday December 1 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Harvey YMCA Miller room. Free samples and refreshments, a Sweet Shop White Elephant booth and games accompany prizes. admission is 50 cents for Crescent Club girls from Thornton and Thornridge.
A dedication ceremony for Caroline Sibley School is planned for Sunday December 2 on the school grounds at 1550 Sibley Blvd with an open house 1 to 4 PM. The preceding Saturday December 1 features a Fun Fair with games, prizes, sales, snacks, two puppet shows, and Santa photo orders.
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