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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
1
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover praises the press for aiding law enforcement and the promotion of justice and order. He notes instances of abuse spotted by editors, but argues fair reporting benefits both police and society during National Newspaper Week October 14 20.
Dolton trustees award Crane & Cox Construction Co. a 13 456 bid to remodel the interior of the Municipal Building. Shaw Walker gets a 3 567 35 contract for clerks offices counters units. Plumbing and electrical work capped at 3 395. Air conditioning added two years ago. Total 20 842 not to raise taxes, says Village President Fred Kasten.
Riverdale Village President Edward L. Ripley and the board urge residents not to burn leaves on streets. Leaves on streets damage pavement and hinder repairs. Residents should use wire burners for disposal and cooperate with officials.
The League of Women Voters of Riverdale-Dollon invites all voters to a film on the Judicial Amendment to be voted on November 6. The event is Monday October 15 at 8 p.m. at the Riverdale Municipal Building. A Q&A follows. amendment aims at a unified court system and streamlined administration.
The County Clerk shifts Polling Place from 14224 Parnell to Riverdale Village Hall at 142nd and Tracy for easier voting. Precinct Captain Joe Wawro urges voting on November 1st at the new location. Public Health notes about 5 million overweight women in the U S.
The Washington-Jefferson PTA District 19 purchases six art reproductions to display in both schools using Hot Lunch funds. A committee selected works by Winslow Homer Claude Monet and others to introduce children to fine art through a low pressure, engaging approach guided by Mrs. Houk Mrs. Calley and the Chicago Public Art Society.
The Thornridge Community Church in South Holland will be dedicated Sunday October 14 with an 11 am dedication service and sermon by Dr. F. McCall. An open house runs 3 to 5 pm and an 8 pm community service features Rev. James Smucker with local officials Harold Gouwens and Frederick Kasten participating.
Read the want ads for details on 23 by 27 inch framed pictures by Degas Rembrandt and Marc that will be exchanged between the La schools.
Immanuel United Church of Christ announces a 75th anniversary celebration led by Rev. Clifford A. Woll. Guest speakers will include Rev. Walter Meyer of Lewiston Minnesota and Rev. Alexander Campbell of St. Louis Missouri. An Oct 20 banquet for members 12 and older, with Elder honors and officials’ greetings, is planned. Tickets cost $2.
The Republican party will hold its state convention at McCormick Place on Friday October 12. Buses depart Thornton Township Hall South Holland at 7 pm for attendees, with free transportation available via Republican headquarters in Harvey ED 1-7007.
Dolton's rat control program in the C&EI railroad yards shows success, per Trustee Justin Tanner at the October 9 village board meeting. The village contracts Hammond Pest Control Co. for 150 dollars for three treatments and 20 dollars per month for nine months for inspection and follow up, with C&EL billed for the eradication costs. Village Attorney Dillner said the railroad president was asked to start a yard cleanup but declined. the ordinance allows action on private property to recover costs.
RAPOA will hear talks on a four and a half million dollar school bond issue at its October meeting in Ivanhoe Park Heldhouse. Dr James J Logsdon and Dr Ernest Ianson will report on the Thornton Thornridge high school expansion. A general discussion of all questions involved is planned. A fire occurred at Newman Drugs in Delton caused by a short circuit.
The Cook County Department of Public Health confirms a two year old South Holland child with paralysis was treated at the county contagious diseases hospital three weeks ago. No name or address is released and the child had received no polio vaccination. This marks the third suburban Cook County case since January.
A survey of Tri City schools shows less than one percent of young people have not received polio vaccines. Reasons include religious beliefs and parental attitudes while many schools offer free shots and Hoosier shots in 1963. State law requires physical exams for new entrants and at fifth grade and high school entry with doctors updating immunizations.
New residents Mr and Mrs Dennis Ammenforp have settled at 15449 Dorchester Avenue Dalton. Their 10 month old son accompanies them. Mr Ammenforp works for R R Donnelley Company.
Nominated suburban homemakers compete for a $5,000 prize in the Pointer Publications Suburban Homemaker of 1962 contest. Odds are 66 to 1 in favor of a local woman, prompting husbands and youths to champion their mothers and wives with humorous and heartfelt letters.
William Jacobs, candidate for the Superior Court of Cook County, receives unanimous endorsement from the Cook County Township Assessors Association representing 30 townships. The group met in Chicago on October 1 and outlined plans for the State Convention of Township Officials of Illinois. Jacobs serves as first vice president and legislative chairman of the Assessors Division and aims to push legislation to improve state procedures.
George Caldwell of 14028 Park Avenue Dolton received oxygen for ten minutes on October 6. A doctor pronounced him dead.
A bound list shows prizes from Bob's Sinclair Service to Peace Music with gifts including a year’s YMCA membership a Pershing bank bonds and household items. Names like Dorchester Club Newman Drugs and Darwin Furniture appear as prize sponsors in this expanded community notice.
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