This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
5
The passage extols the essential role of a free press in safeguarding citizens rights and informing state county and Tri-City communities so they can meet civic responsibilities and exercise freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.
Dolton police arrested Nard Freiboth 35 of Chicago on indecent exposure charges after two 8 and 9 year old Dolton girls reported a man trying to lure them into the woods near Greenwood and Arizona. Witnesses provided a license number. Freiboth admitted talking to the girls and was held on 2500 bond awaiting Oct 6 court. Police urged parental warnings about strangers.
Donald E F Cleghorn announces five week First Aid course for the public starting October 25 at 9 30 to 11 30 a m every Wednesday in the Civilian Defense Headquarters Dalton Municipal Building 14014 Park Ave. Classes conducted by American Red Cross instructor with registration via Mrs George Caldwell or Mrs Paul Schrader.
South Holland Savings and Loan marks Savings and Loan Month with promotions from October 12 to November 1. The First Savings Association reports over 20 percent growth in the last three months, with net savings surpassing $1,006,000 and assets above six million dollars. The credit union notes strong new accounts from new residents and increased staff in savings and mortgage divisions. More than $1 million in loan funds are available to University of Illinois students.
Tubercular Mantoux tests will be given with parental consent to District 149 children in grades one two five and six on October 30 starting at 9 15 a m. They will be given at all schools by Dr Bolumen aided by Mrs Dorothy Ortik 2S Mrs Geraldine Dunham Berger school nurse. Informative literature will be distributed and notices sent to parents with full details. Parents will be notified of results and follow ups will be made for positive reactors. Readings will be done by Dr Bolumen three after the tests and final diagnosis rests with him.
DeVon Anderson serves as youth director at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riverdale directing two choirs. He also works for District 133 Bowen School as vocal and instrumental music director in his first year.
The South Holland Village Board unanimously approved a motion to attach a $5 water use charge to every building permit. Trustee Eugene Bossard proposed that builders pay $5 for water use in construction, and Building Commissioner Hiram Jacobs urged applying the charge to each individual permit.
Riverdale-Dalton Lions designate October 20 as Candy Day for the Blind with Roy Riddell as chairman. Proceeds aid Hadley School, Leader Dog School, and other projects aiding the sightless through braille and correspondence courses. Community volunteers urged. contact local coordinators for participation.
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department members go door to door selling tickets for their annual dance on Saturday November 25 at Pacesetter Community Center. Proceeds fund equipment purchases over years, from ladder trucks to pumper and rescue squad, plus smaller gear for volunteers serving residents.
The Riverdale Dolton Lions Club sponsors a Halloween Party at the Dolton Theater on October 31. Free movies prizes candy and apples. chair Leon Hunt lists events for children 6 and under 7 to 11 and 12 to 14 with designated showtimes and asks parents to provide transport.
A Riverdale resident letters to The POINTER Mailbox on a choice between an extra lane or a curbed turning lane on 144th Street during repaving. The State Highway Commission favors the current two-lane plan, citing higher speeds and $3009 per block costs, with plans discussed at recent village meetings.
Residents press for a referendum as a continuation hearing in South Holland probes whether to allow multiple dwellings. The session, moved to Township Hall, drew over two hundred residents and outlined planning and zoning questions about rezoning the east side of South Park Ave south of 154th St to Park Lane for possible apartments.
The POINTER announces postponement of the Publicity Tea and Conference for Tri-City publicity chairmen to Friday October 27. A formal invitation with details will follow.
Dalton Police recovered a safe early Saturday morning at 154th and Blackstone, believed stolen from Rainbow Club in Cahimet City the night before. Owner Ernest Knabenhans reported the theft. a customer may have hidden in the club and removed the safe after closing. The safe was pried open and cash contents were taken. Convalescing note about Mrs. Charles K. Renner remains listed.
Leona Manguus writes from Riverdale Illinois to The Pointer complaining that park officials plan a large concrete wall to house equipment. She argues the obstruction endangers drivers and ruins the block’s view and the park’s beauty.
Residents packed the Monday meeting to learn about a flood survey into storm water infiltration. Village engineer Nowickt reported progress after a 1x6 board wedged in a sewer at 152nd and Wabash was removed, restoring flow. questionnaires to homes will go out next week to aid solutions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.