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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
3
South Suburban SafeWay Lines withdraws Petition No. 142 to rezone land at 158th and Cottage Grove after Village President Fred Kasten notes permanent harmony would be damaged. SafeWay will select an alternative site more acceptable to residents while preserving its established service.
The South Holland Community Chest reports progress toward a 1963 4 goal with 3 615 29 collected so far and more contributions expected. Lions Kiwanis Jaycees and volunteers mobilized to cover the village, aided by Boy Scout leaders and parents, as drives continue.
Community action in South Holland blocks a proposed bus terminal plan. Jerry Pals, longtime local leader and 1964 March of Dimes chair, will oversee January drive to fund birth defect and arthritis research and patient aid. Two Dolton girls suffer hamster bites. Linda Walter and Susan Moorhouse treated.
South Suburban Safeway Lines Corp withdrew its rezoning petition for property at 158th and Cottage Grove Dolton at a Dolton Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The crowd of 700 plus attended the Monday session, which followed a larger meeting the week before.
The South Holland public library begins a monthly story hour for preschool through first grade on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The Thornridge high school library club sponsors the program, with Darlene Jones and Janet Cavallo as storytellers this week.
Calvin Christian School will stage its annual Fall Fair on Friday November 8. Dinner starts at 5 30 p m and the auction at 8 15 p m A Telestar display from Minds Bell Telephone Co will be shown Other booths include a fish pond zoo Christmas novel ties gun and fishing equipment 50 50 exchange hand made articles white elephant and home baked goodies.
Three people were taken to St. Francis Hospital on Oct. 26 after a three car collision on Sibley at Cottage Grove. Injured were Gladys Dixon and her two passengers Charlotte Matteson and Harry Matteson, all of Chicago. Dixon was speeding when her vehicle hit the back of Sally Jozwiak’s car, pushing it into Wesley Churchill’s eastbound car. Dalton Felice issued a speeding ticket to Dixon.
Harold J. Gouwens urges South Holland parents to supervise children during Halloween. He warns against destructive pranks, asks for cooperation with police and fire departments, and advises drivers to be extra cautious for silhouetted children in dark costumes.
Former Eisenhower economic advisor Dr. Don Paarlberg will speak at Thornridge High School auditorium Friday evening November 8 at 7 30 in a program by the South Holland Kiwanis Club. He is Purdue University agricultural economics professor and has held key government posts including Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and Food-for-Peace coordinator. Tickets are donations of 1 and available from Kiwanis members or committee contacts.
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