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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
3
A statement extols the press as a guardian of constitutional rights and essential for informed citizenship across state, county, and Tri-City communities. It emphasizes unbiased reporting and the duty to keep citizens accurately informed for responsible civic participation.
Dolton police held 35 year old Donald Freiboth on an indecent exposure charge after two 8 and 9 year old girls reported a man attempting to lure them into woods at Greenwood and Arizona. A blue green station wagon was seen fleeing the scene. Freiboth faces court on Oct 26.
Bolton Civil Defense Director Donald E. Cleghorn announces a five week first aid course for the public. An American Red Cross instructor leads sessions Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am at Civilian Defense Headquarters Dalton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. Registration via Mrs. George Caldwell or Mrs. Paul Schrader.
South Holland Savings and Loan reports over 1.0 million dollars in net savings for the quarter and assets surpass six million while First Savings and Loan Association promotes thrift during October events. The institution notes a 20 percent rise in savings over the last three months and expands staff to handle growth. More than 1 million dollars in loan funds are available to University of Illinois students.
Mantoux tests will be given with parental consent to District 149 children in grades 1 2 5 and 6 on October 30 starting at 9 15 a m at all schools. Dr Bolumen will administer assisted by Mrs Dorothy Drink and school nurse Mrs Geraldine Dunham. Parents will be informed of negative or positive results and follow ups will be arranged for positives. Readings will be done three days after tests and final diagnosis rests with Dr Bolumen.
DeVon Anderson serves as youth director at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riverdale directing two choirs. He is engaged by District 133 Bowen School as vocal and instrumental music director. This is his first year at Bowen School.
The village board approved a uniform $5 water use fee for all building permits. Trustee Eugene Bossard sponsored the measure and Building Commissioner Hiram Jacobs suggested charging each individual permit.
Riverdale-Dalton Lions designate October 20 as Candy Day for the Blind. Roy Riddell is chairman and invites community volunteers to collect funds for Hadley School Winnetka and Leader Dog School. Proceeds aid braille study and mobility training improving independence for the visually impaired.
Riverdale Volunteer Firemen campaign door to door selling tickets for their annual dance on Saturday November 25 at the Pacesetter Community Center. Tickets cost one dollar each to fund equipment purchases over years including a 13 000 larder track a 18 000 1 000 gallon Pumper and a 14 000 rescue squad with smaller items like gas masks nozzles radios and rain gear.
The Kinverdale Dolton Lions Club sponsors a Halloween Party at the Dolton Theater on October 31 with free movies prizes candy and apples. Leon Hung chairs the event guiding age based showings from 4 and under 7 to 11 and 12 to 14 and asks parents to provide transportation.
A Riverdale resident questions adding a curbed turning lane on 144th street during repaving. State Highway Commission approved the two-lane plan for residential areas, citing higher speeds and $3,000 per block extra cost for the alternative. The issue was discussed at a village board meeting, and residents are urged to attend meetings or write to POINTER Mailbox for facts.
Residents urged a vote on allowing multiple dwellings as the open hearing resumed in South Holland. The session, held in Township Hall due to crowd size, covered planning and zoning questions related to a parcel on the east side of South Park Avenue near 154th Street. Proponents Albert Santefort and Joseph A Schmidt seek light industrial use for multiple dwellings. opponents include Henry C. Piel who named beneficial owners Harry Vinke and John, with the matter referred to Page 2.
The Tri City publicity tea and conference for publicity chairmen, announced last week, has been postponed to Friday October 27. A formal invitation with further details will follow.
The Dalton Police found a safe in the early morning hours at Judth and Blackstone after it was stolen from the Rainbow Club in Calumet City. Owner Ernest Knabenhans reported the theft, and the safe showed signs of having been pried open with contents missing. A club customer may have hidden inside until after closing before hauling the safe out the back. Mrs. Renner is listed as a patient at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island.
In Riverdale Illinois Leona Mangins writes of Dolton Park plans to add a large 84 foot concrete block wall that blocks the view from a residence. They urge park officials to reconsider siding with safety and beauty over obstruction for children and drivers.
Citizens attended the Monday meeting to review a sewer system survey aimed at locating storm water infiltration from the recent floods. Village engineer Nowicki reported progress after a 1 by 6 inch board wedged in a pipe dam was removed. A full report will follow once the investigation concludes. President Gouwens said questionnaires will be sent to 40 residences next week to aid in solving the flooding issue.
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