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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1959
Page
3
Fire Chief Herb Schmidt announces a Riverdale Fire Department focus on Fire Prevention Week. The program includes surprise drills and school inspections, urging households to remove hazards, create escape plans, and practice responses to grease fires by turning off burners and using baking soda or salt.
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church in Dalton launches a formal dedication at 3 p.m. Sunday October 11. Dr L Cedric Peterson delivers the dedicatory message with Dr B Myron Cederholm and Dr Tyler among participants. The 450 seat edifice at Lincoln and Woodlawn features lannon stone brick and glass with stained glass nave, a center pulpit and immersion baptistry. Construction began July 1958. completed June this year with 519 current members.
Franklin P.T.A District 19 invites teachers and parents to a round table opening meeting on October 13 at 8 pm in the school gym. The event follows a successful September 24 get acquainted breakfast with homemade coffee cake and rolls. Membership drive continues with dues accepted at the meeting.
At a special Riverdale village board meeting on October 1, bids were opened for Street improvements on School Street and Wentworth Avenue. The board awarded the contract to S. G. Hayes and Company for 10,881.50 pending State Highway Department approval, with Gallagher Asphalt Company and Robert A. Black, ee as higher bidders.
Dolton police department announces its annual dance Saturday October 10 at Calumet Memorial American Legion Post 951 Gulf Street Calumet City. Tickets cost $1 at the door or at the police station and local shops. Henri Buttell's orchestra will play and door prizes will be awarded. Proceeds fund police equipment and celebrate community support.
Riverdale Park Field House hosts a hat making course for ladies on Monday October 12 from 1 to 4 pm as part of a ten week program costing 6.00. Patrica Stevens Modeling and Charm School offers a six week session starting October 12 at 7 pm in Riverdale Park Fieldhouse with a 6.00 registration fee for the full course.
Fire Chief Paul Ripley announced a public open house for Dolton Fire Station No. 2 on Sibley Boulevard and Engle Place and Station No. 1 on 14022 Park Ave. The event takes place Sunday, October 11, from 1 to 6 p.m. during Fire Prevention Week. Station No. 2 began operation August 15.
The League of Women Voters of the United States reports rapid growth with Riverdale joining to form a bi city league. It begins a study of Dalton village government and seeks funds to publish results. Special projects include servicemen's voting and a directory of local elected officials led by Mrs Mitchell of Delton.
Lorimer Baptist Church in Dalton hosts a Youth For Christ rally on Saturday at 7 30 p m speaker Jack Daniel vice president of Youth for Christ International for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Also shown is the film Teen Age Rock on Sunday at 8 45 p m featuring Ron Kendal and Bruce Love as MC.
The Dolton Medical Group at 706 E 142nd Street Dolton announces Dr. Bernard Cantorna has joined its staff. Cantorna is a Havana Medical School graduate who trained at Cook County Hospital and completed two years internship, two years pediatrics residency, and one year as chief pediatric resident.
The Queen of Apostles High Club plans a Thursday meeting on October 14 with entertainment chaired by Bob Szymanski and Warren Letzeh. The program promises a humorous portrait of a notable figure and invites all members to attend.
South Holland police report a collision at Route 68 and Cottage Grove Avenue on September 28. Charles Buckels of 15512 Gouwens Lane drove a car struck by Leonard Rathert from Campbell Hill Minis.
Village president Frederick Kasten proclaims Finance Drive Week to support Brownies, Intermediates, and Seniors in Dalton. The drive runs October 16 1959 to canvass for funds aiding the GWL Scouts and promotes acts of service and good citizenship.
The Dolton Ivanhoe Riverdale Burnham Glenwood and Thornton Girl Scouts plan their Annual Finance Drive on October 16 to fund programs for girls aged seven to seventeen. John Vanderwall urges adults to support house to house canvassing and provide resources for training, kits, camping and guidance to foster youth development.
Paul Gall Auxiliary to meet Thursday October 8 at 8 pm with Nina Born presiding. Evelyn Placek hosts serving committee. Mina Born installed at last meeting though absent ill. Zelda Bachmann installing officer. Magdeline Kunb installing sergeant at arms September 19. Joan Judge back home from hospital and recovering. Elsie Brown submitted and accepted for membership. A contribution sent to South Suburban Council for mentally retarded children. The book Master of Deceit to be presented to Village Library from Paul Gall unit. Evelyn Place was elected delegate to the 8th district and ape Vestal to serve as alternate.
Grace Bible Church opens its Fall program of Christian activity meetings this Friday at 7 30 p m with Bible study hobbies games singing and special programs. Sessions run every Friday night for boys and girls first through sixth at West 138th Street and seventh through ninth at 142nd and Michigan. This Friday features ventriloquist Larry Burkhart and pianist Vern Stormberg.
Dolton village clerk issued 129 permits in September totaling 1 124 697 with 64 homes 1 019 500 40 garages 838 7273 1 home improvement 19 720 and 4 miscellaneous 46 730 including a Ber ger school remodel 43 330 Riverdale issued 2 permits totaling 887 200. One residential 18 000 six garage 4 400 eight home alterations 6 800 two business permits 37 000 one industrial 109 000 four apartments six units 200 000 seven semi attached row apartments 56 units 312 000.
The Riverdale Baptist Church hosts a Women’s Missionary Society meeting October 12 at 8 p.m. at 14427 So LaSalle with guest Ruby Vetterberg. Pioneer Girl and Colonists clubs meet Wednesdays and Tuesdays for girls ages 8 to 14, guided by Neander, Harrison Lymer Erickson. Boys Brigade runs fall activities at Roosevelt School and Ivanhoe Park with leaders Sprankle and Johnson. transportation to homes provided.
Raverdale-Dalton Lions Club joins state wide Cracker Jack drive on Friday October 16 to raise funds for the blind. Target 250000 dollars to benefit Hadley School for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind and Riverdale-Dalton Blind Projects. Third Vice President William Schulzt chairs, with Russell Hall Walter Letzsch Ralph Riddell and Ray Wesse on the committee.
Grace Bible Church Women’s Missionary Society invites members to hear Mrs Grace Willett, home missionary in Chicago courts, at the October 15 meeting 8 pm at the church 8 West 139th Riverdale. Ladies welcome. September serving committee listed NEath Oakes Smith Vogen.
The Queen of Apostles Holy Name society sponsors a Pancake Breakfast after Mass on Sunday October 11 in Queen of Apostles Hall at 144th and Wentworth Ave. Proceeds support the parish Boy Scouts. Co chairs Frank Heenan and Frank Gogish invite all. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children at the door.
Construction material owned by George Hardin Construction was stolen from under the C E I Railroad bridge where it was stored between 11 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. on October 1.
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