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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
4
An accident occurred on State Street involving Robert Panten of Indigny and Jo Wrubble on State Street. Panten, eastbound, failed to stop for a red light and collided with Wrubble’s vehicle. No personal injuries were reported.
A riverfront business reports an 18 foot cabin cruiser without a motor drifting near their location on September 18. The vessel, numbered but damaged, is owned by Edward Duffy of 6746 Throop Street, Chicago, and police are trying to contact him.
The Jth and e es of the School District held a 2 Speed hop and coke party at Pappels Tropicana Club on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Enthusiastic students hope for a regular weekly event with future plans for well known combos and recording stars. Reactions or comments can be sent to Mr. Popper at the Tropicana or to I. Chapman at 14228 Eggles TL.
The St Pauls Club held a July meeting with sketches from a Pride Parade shown to members. The hostess committee provided snacks as the group enjoyed a pleasant evening of Christian fellowship.
The Dolton fire department fought two prairie fires on September 20 at 143th and McArthur Court and 146th and Kenwood Avenue. Riverdale volunteers battled a grass fire at 139th and Michigan Avenue on September 18.
F Czamecki of 15625 Ingleside Avenue reported to the Dalton police that a bicycle was stolen from his home on September 15.
The Sisters of Saint Maury invite friends to a bazaar at St Francis Hospital Blue Island on October 14 13. A supper and merry ball will end with awards and many treats. Proceeds support hospital funds.
The Ivanhoe Educational and Recreation Association schedules an open house on Wednesday September 30 at 8 00 pm in the Ivanhoe Park Field House to elect a treasurer for the 1959 1960 season and discuss plans for the coming year.
The Ivanhoe Reformed Church will host Rally Day on Sunday September 27. Sunday School offers classes for all ages from 4 to 74 from 9 30 to 10 30 in the morning. The Rev Garret A Wilterdink serves as pastor at 14300 Wabash Ave.
Earl Estill of Carrier Oklahoma uses two way radios on his pickup two grain trucks and three Allis Chalmers Gleaner-Bald Wy combines to dispatch to grain elevators check moisture and road conditions and direct meals for his harvest crew. The system boosts acres per day and may push radio guided harvesting across mid America.
A fleet of nine big silver combines assisted by a two way radio system linked to the lead Gleaner Baldwin unit moved in precision tandem across expansive wheat fields in southwestern Kansas this summer.
The program for boys and girls in South Holland Riverdale and Dalton Illinois runs October 3 to April 30, 1960. Eligible children up to 18 and at least 50 inches tall may apply to Larry Weier secretary treasurer for a $1 registration and 75 cents per swim with bus to Thornton Township High School pool each Saturday from 1 00 to 3 05 pm. W S Jones is swimming director and IDs issued by mail with dates hours and bus details.
The Dolton Civic Association will sponsor the first Hi Teen Hop of the season on Friday September 25 at 8 p.m. at the Franky School. All Dolton high school students and friends are welcome.
Oscar Rosenberg, 66, of Chicago, was found dead in a South Holland motel room on September 14 after arriving with chest pains and asking to rest. Motel owner Peter Van Drunen reported the man became unconscious. a doctor arrived too late to save him.
Four juveniles were apprehended by Riverdale police and booked on disorderly conduct charges after throwing eggs at homes and cars in the Riverdale area.
A carburetor was stolen from a car owned by George Burhenn in Grant Park Illinois. The vehicle was parked in the rear lot of the Great Lakes Screw Company on September 18.
A report states Sharon Hemstreet, age 10, of 610 EH 164th Street, South Holland, was bitten by a dog owned by Ray Gibson of 16433 Claire Lane on September 16. The child received medical treatment and the dog was impounded for observation. Another incident says Trene Gouwens, age 24, of 16312 Claire Avenue, was bitten by her own dog on September 15.
Albert Simmek, 45, of 13709 School Street, collapsed from an apparent heart attack on September 17. He was pronounced dead by the attending physician.
The Lincoln Manor P T A will sponsor a Walt Disney Dumob film at the Lincoln School Auditorium on Saturday October 3. The venue sits at 142 Street and Lincoln Avenue in Dalton and admission is 25 cents. Further details will follow.
The Detton-Ivonhole Democratic Women’s Organization held its regular meeting at the Detton Park Fieldhouse. Members approved plans for a card and bunco party on October 15 at 6:00 pm to raise funds for Christmas packages for local armed forces members, with refreshments included and tickets sold by committee members.
The September orientation course at St. Francis Hospital concluded its summer session with a day of spiritual recollection. Forty four girls from the paramedical field were honored with certificates for completing the course, appreciating the hospital's effort to guide young women early in their career choices.
The Lutheran Hour Chicagoland Rally is set for Sunday October 4 at 3:00 pm in the International Amphitheater Chicago. St Paul Lutheran Church Dalton invites members and friends to hear Dr Oswald Hoffman. Buses depart at 1:30 pm from St Paul Church. call VI 9-2646 for reservations.
The Dotton Riverdale Salvation Army unit met September 16 at the Dotton Vii Wall. Supervisor BR. C. Quill reported on cases aided and a $ amount was presented by Mrs. Fioretti to be used for local welfare work. The unit lists members including Chief of Police Charles Cook and Grover Cogswell.
The Harvey Great Books discussion group meets at Federated Church Harvey on Monday September 28 at 7 30 pm. Members meet biweekly for two hours to discuss works by famous thinkers with no fees or special requirements. Plato Apology and Crito are on the agenda. newcomers welcome regardless of prior reading. Contact Charles Boysen or Frank Bruns for details.
The Roosevelt Park PTA holds its first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. in Roosevelt Park. Mrs Earl will speak with Mrs Duckworth serving as advisor from the Department of Extension of the Tutinol? Congress of PTA. The talk titled We're in The PTA Business.
R Nickett of Kickett Bros Inc visits Ford Motor Co in Dearborn to inspect 1960 models and meet designers and Henry Ford, discussing the decade ahead for the auto industry. Dearborn preview marks first time in 33 years all 7,000 Ford dealers are invited. Show features a Broadway style production with Ray Ballenger, Jan Powell, and Blackstone. Tennessee Ernie Ford and Rosemary Clooney will also appear.
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