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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1960
Page
2
The Pointer reports Rev. Zandstra expressing indignation at a liquor permit, sending a letter to County Board President Ryan accusing those who grant licenses of fostering evil. The page notes his stance as part of a broader debate on alcohol policy in South Holland.
Rev Zandstra denounces officials for backing multi million dollar motel licenses amid community protests. He says legal does not mean moral and questions political priorities. He invites Mr Ryan to discuss concerns with local leaders and churches about the liquor permit.
An open letter by Omer W. Renfrow welcomes Thornton Township High School freshmen. The piece outlines student council aims, clubs, orientation day, guidance, and planned events. It notes Homecoming activities, plays, and a focus on scholastic achievement alongside extracurriculars.
Mr and Mrs David Plunkett of 1821 Wallace Riverdale entertain their cousin Mrs Mag n kson of Glasgow Scotland. Mrs Dickson plans to return home in October to six children awaiting her return after three months in the United States visit.
The Women Voters League issued two government handbooks for Chicago Cook County and the metropolitan area aimed at detailing local governance. Edited by Melvina Hilland, with input from public officials and teachers, the Handbooks sell for 1.50 and 1.25 respectively, with bulk discounts available.
Dolton Park District will hold registration for a 16 week ballet toe tap dancing and baton twirling course at the Dolton Park fieldhouse on Saturday September 11 from 10 am to 1 pm. Classes begin Saturday September 17 with separate one hour sessions under Mickey Willette, with Miss Linda McKay assisting ballet. For information call Mickeys Studio at V96393, prompt times vary.
Sometime Wednesday August 31 a tire wheel and hub cap were stolen from a car owned by Leo Toland of 10223 Union Chicago while the car was parked in the Acme Steel parking lot.
Donald T. Griffith seaman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Tilman Griffith of 168 Vincennes South Holland, is serving aboard the destroyer USS Hugh Purvis undergoing overhaul and modernization at the Boston Naval Shipyard in Boston Massachusetts. The Purvis is scheduled to re-
The incident occurred Tuesday when Larry Goodman aged 12 of 14411 Parnell Riverdale was bitten on the left leg by a dog. Rudolph Miller Jr., of 144 Normal Riverdale, owns the animal and it was impounded by Riverdale police.
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