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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1959
Page
2
The New York Times notes President Eisenhower repudiates rumors of softening on Communist imperialism and pledges strong talks with Khrushchev. He refuses to abandon captive nations, seeks no disarmament paper pact, and won’t recognize Communist China or invite Chou En-lai now.
Thomas Bardwick named by Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association board of directors to the newly created post of assistant vice president and loan closing officer. He replaces Samuel Langden who sought an Air Force captain’s commission. Bardwick, Bradley University 1957 graduate, completed extensive training in loan closing and real estate financing at Harvey Federal.
The Queen of Apostles Woman's Club starts its new year with an October 5 meeting at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium featuring Ellen Menue in An Evening of Charm. Socials led by Mrs. Albert Martha and a group of hostesses follow, with an Anniversary Dinner Dance planned for October 28 at the Martinique Restaurant. Officers for the year include Mrs. Robert Hunter president and fellow naming officers.
The 22nd annual Letter Writing Week will be observed in Dalton during October 4 to 16. Postmaster Hegstrom urged people to write today to long overlooked friends and service members, with posters of a mailman in a new mailster and colorful streamers promoting letters as fun to send and receive.
The W.S.C.S. of Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church plans a magazine drive for Oak Forest Hospital patients. They seek magazines in good condition plus complete decks of cards and jig-saw puzzles. Bring items to the stairway beside Fellowship Hall during September 28 to October 2. Contact Mrs. H P Eggleston at Viking 9 3136.
The Lutheran Laymen's League's St Paul group selects Al Urbach Lou Niewald and Bill Busch as delegates to the 26th Annual LLL Northern Illinois District convention at Elgin St John Lutheran Church. Alternates are John Robertson Al Angelug and Mac McCurdy. The delegation seeks the 1960 convention. Rev C T Spitz Jr Lutheran Hours Director of Operations is guest speaker at the 1959 convention.
The Village of Dolton Cook County Illinois seeks sealed bids for grading paving curbs gutters and storm sewers on Cottage Grove Avenue 149th Street and Eagle Place under Special Assessment Number 66. Bids due October 27 1959 at 5 PM read aloud 7 PM with bonds insurance and 10 percent certified check. Village reserves right to reject all bids.
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