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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
3
Three local figures will judge the 1963 Tri City Suburban Homemaker Contest. Last year 52 entries were rated on nomination letters and community impact. Finalists receive plaques and merchandise in a ceremony at Dalton’s Franklin School.
Vandals caused ink and paint stains in Waterman School South Holland last Monday as they broke a west side window and ransacked desks. Police say an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the vandalism.
Air rifle accident injures 18 year old Angelo Medina of South Holland during backyard target shooting with companion Bernard laPat, 16. The pistol discharged when laPat moved with the gun, pellet entering Medina’s right chest. Medina treated at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey.
Roosevelt PTA opens with new president Mrs Wilfred Stump presiding Losing attendance 325 parents greet the gathering Boy Scout troop 324 posts colors The program outlines committee chairs and school staff with James McGovern briefing on rules and cooperation Charity note by Henry George closes remarks concluding with a call to balance charity and justice.
Three local service clubs join forces to support the South Holland Community Chest with a village-wide door to door drive planned for the week of October 20 to 25. The 1963 goal is 56,000 with $4,136.18 raised last year on a partial canvass.
At a Dolton village board meeting Rev. John Tien presented petitions signed by 750 residents calling for a speed limit cut on Sibley boulevard from 40 to 35 mph between Chicago road and Lincoln avenue. The drive targets Gov. Otto Kerner, with churches and homeowners along Sibley and Woodlawn and Avalon avenues supporting the plea. The three year old David Clark was killed when his bicycle rode into a tractor trailer on Sibley near University, the driver Steve Bartoszek charged with reckless homicide. The board agreed to forward the petitions to the governor and residents were urged to write letters stressing the goal.
An informal gathering for campers is planned at the South Holland American Legion Hall on October 1 at 7:45 p.m. to discuss forming a chapter of the national Campers and Hikers Association. Attendees may share ideas on naming the chapter. coffee will be served. contact ED 3-4658 after 3 p.m. for more information.
In a special South Holland village board meeting on September 23, trustees approved the preliminary plat for a second Catalina subdivision addition with Ellis extended in a straight leg from 168th Place to 169th Street and a jog toward 170th Street. School officials objected to missing through streets affecting bus routes and walkways, prompting a one week deferral for a solution. The Ellis extension will aid fire response and a sidewalk to the school will be built along the easterly school property line.
Pancake day hosted by Calvin Christian School is set for Saturday September 28 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50c for children aged two through nine. Call ED 1.5226 or ED 1-8775 for tickets.
Community notices from South Holland include the Third Annual Family Fair by the Ladies Circle of Holland Home on November 9 seeking bakery goods parcels and handmade items contact Mrs. Peter DeGraff. Also events: Illiana Calvinette rally September 28 at Green Lake 4 to 7 p.m. and Scout Mothers club meeting tonight at 6 at Mrs. Walter Post’s home.
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