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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
5
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover praises the press for supporting law enforcement and promoting justice and order. He notes occasional corruption may be exposed, but fair reporting aids both agencies and society, urging continued cooperation during National Newspaper Week.
The Dolton village board awarded Crane & Cox Construction Co. a $13 456 interior remodeling contract for the municipal building. Shaw-Walker will supply work counters and service units for $3 567.35, with plumbing and electrical work by village employees not to exceed $3 395. Total improvements $20 842 will not affect the taxpayers. Village President Fred Kasten noted Albert Ohisen as Building Continued on Page 2.
Riverdale Village President Edward L. Ripley and the council urge residents to burn leaves in wire burners rather than streets. They warn street concrete and blacktop damage makes annual repairs futile and request cooperation from all neighbors.
The League of Women Voters of Riverdale-Dollar invites all to a meeting on Monday October 15 at 8 4 p m at the Riverdale Municipal Building 142nd and Stewart. A movie from the Committee for Modern Courts will be shown followed by a question and answer period. The group backs a judicial amendment to unify and reform courts to save public costs.
The County Clerk relocates Precinct 96 polling from 14224 Parnell to Riverdale Village Hall at 142nd and Tracy for easier voting. Democratic Precinct Captain Joe Wawro urges voters to go to the new site on Election Day. Public Health Service notes about 5 million overweight women in the U.S. and round figures.
The Washington-Jefferson P T A District 19 uses Hot Lunch funds to buy six art reproductions for rotation in two schools. A committee selected works by Winslow Homer and Claude Monet to introduce youngsters to Fine art, guided by the Chicago Public Art Society.
The Thornridge Community Church in South Holland will be dedicated on Sunday October 14. Events include an 11 a.m. dedication service with a sermon by Dr C F McCall an open house 3 to 5 p.m. and an 8 p.m. community evening service led by Rev James Smucker with area leaders Harold Gouwens and Frederick Kasten taking part.
A set of 28 by 27 inch framed pictures by Degas Renoir Rembrandt and others will be exchanged between two schools. The note appears in the want ads with references to titles and artists.
Immanuel United Church of Christ outlines a 75th year observance with services on October 14 led by Rev. Walter Meyer and Rev. A Campbell, a 4 pm service, a fellowship hour, and an October 20 banquet for members aged 12 and up at the church. Former pastors Meyer and Campbell contributed to church growth and education. Banquet tickets priced at $2 are available from June Eitner, Lois Prince, or the church office.
The Republican party plans a state convention at McCormick Place on Friday October 12. Buses will depart Thornton Township South Holland at 7 p.m. Interested attendees may contact Republican headquarters in Harvey at ED 1-7007 for free transportation.
Dolton's rat control program in the C E I railroad yards shows strong results, per Trustee Justin Tanner at the October 9 village board meeting. A contract with Hammond Post Control Co. costs 180 for three treatments plus 20 monthly for nine months of inspections and further treatments. The C E L railroad will be billed for the rat extermination.
RAPOA will hear talks on a four and a half million dollar school bond issue at the October 19 meeting in the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse at 144th and Stewart. The Thornton Thornburge high school expansion referendum is set for July 27. Riverdale residents are invited to attend and hear reports by Dr. James Z Logsdon and Dr. Ernest Hansen.
Dolton firemen fought a blaze at Newman Drugs located at 142nd and Chicago road on Sunday evening October 7. Believed to have started from a short circuit.
The Cook County Department of Public Health confirms a two year old from South Holland was treated three weeks ago at the county contagious diseases hospital for polio. The child had paralysis in legs and had received no polio shots. This marks the third suburban Cook County case since January.
A survey of Tri City schools finds less than one percent of youths have not received polio immunizations. Religious beliefs and parental attitudes cited. Schools offer free shots and boosters. state law requires exams and up-to-date inoculations at entry to each level.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Ammen relocate to 15449 Dorchester Avenue Dalton from Chicago with 10 month old son. Mr Ammentorp works for the R R Donnelley Company.
Local women compete for a $5,000 prize in the Pointer Publications Suburban Homemaker of 1962 Contest with 66 to 1 odds. Letters from husbands and children praise the nominees as the Oct 20 deadline approaches.
William Jacobs nominated for the Superior Court judgeship in Cook County receives unanimous backing from the Cook County Township Assessors Association. The endorsement was given in Chicago on October 1 as part of plans for the State Convention of Township Officials of Illinois.
George Caldwell of 14098 Park Avenue Dolton was given oxygen by the Dolton Inhalator Squad for ten minutes on October 1. A doctor pronounced him dead.
A fragmented advertisement page lists numerous prizes and promotions from local businesses. Items include a one year ice skating pass for a family, milk for a day, champagne in a gift basket, savings accounts and bonds, lamps, furniture, evergreen trees, earthenware, Christmas gift certificates, figurines, cosmetics, corsages, gym membership, radio service, paint, floristry, and music lessons. The scattered offers suggest a broad community promotion drive.
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