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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1961
Page
3
Riverdale plans an open house and dedication for its new municipal building at 142nd and Stewart this Sunday October 1 from 2 to 6 pm. Congressman Edward Derwinski will speak, with Robert Henricks and Charles Quain leading the dedication committee.
A dedication program for the Riverdale Municipal Building in the new $550,000 structure at 142nd and Tracy is announced by General Chairman Robert Henricks. Robert Henricks serves as master of ceremonies and bands from Thornton and Thirnridge will perform as colors are presented by Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion. The event includes prayers by Rev. William E. Yandell and Rev. Raymond C. Shawl, with Edward J. Derwinski delivering the dedication address. Keys will be presented to Trustee John G. Perguss, the building commissioner, Chief Charles Cook, and Fire Chief Herbert Schmidt. The building opens for inspection 2 to 6 p.m. refreshments to follow.
Harry Henderson, instructor from a Chicago public relations firm, offers a 13 week Thornton Township Adult Evening School course on public opinion and propaganda devices. The class runs Mondays 7 00 to 9 45 pm with three hours college credit and fees of 4.00 per credit hour for residents and 1000 per credit hour for non residents. Registration opens Monday October 2.
Four year old Marie Beemsterboer of 14720 Dearborn Dolton is reportedly improving after a Friday hit and run incident. Taken to St Francis Hospital Blue Island she suffers a terrible fracture but shows no complications and drinks liquids as mother Mrs Simon Beemsterboer says. Witnesses confirm Roy A Johnson of 14909 Dearborn Dolton slowed to near stop before striking the child as his car left 36 feet of skid marks on a 20 mph zone.
Rev. Donald E. Hescott serves as interim pastor at Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church 14801 Lincoln Ave Dalton after taking duties on April 1 following Rev. Samuel R. McDill’s resignation. He has been with the church five years, with its Dalton location two years, and was born in Lapeer Michigan.
A reader praises three registration officers in Prec. No. 77 who worked from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on September 15, 1961, recording 581 registrants to ensure voting rights. Commends registrants for cooperation and urges registration before October 13, 1961 and notes Civil Defense volunteer contact.
Dolton Village Board approved a unanimous resolution enabling residents to obtain free permits to build fallout shelters from the building commissioner. The measure directs compliance with code, with guidance from Civil Defense Headquarters in Village Hall basement and possible help on shelter selection and stocking.
The article notes that arthritis affects a broad population, stating Today 12 million Americans suffer from arthritis and framing the condition as an ancient issue with roots beyond humanity, suggesting dinosaurs were among the earliest victims.
The 1961 Boy Scout Fund Campaign kicks off October 21 with Riverdale and Dolton chairmen named. Herman Lentfer leads Riverdale assisted by Harry Flynn. Paul Swan heads Dolton with foreman duties at Acme Steel. Volunteers organized into five-person units to solicit funds for local Scouting.
The Paul Gall Unit 303 American Legion Auxiliary will meet September 28 at location time to be announced with President Mrs Francine Stephens presiding. Seventy five members are paid up as they aim for 100 percent membership and renewals of 1961 members. Mothers wives sisters and daughters of Legion or wartime service members are eligible along with women who served in the US Armed Forces. Juniors under 18 participate in many service programs. Contact Ora Schoenberg or Betty Radostits for applications.
The St. Paul School at 233 E. 138th St. Dalton was burglarized in the early hours of Friday September 22. Thieves pushed a 500 pound safe containing $500 cash and some checks down stairs smashing the front stairway and also damaged a basement stairway and window to gain entry. The empty safe was found two blocks north of 128th and west of Cottage Grove. Police Chief Grover Cogswell and Sergeant Pat Manning investigate multiple leads from the scene and the safe location.
Riverdale residents are advised of the Police and Fire Department telephone numbers. Police Dept call Viking 9-2131 or 9-2132. Fire Dept call Viking 9-2121 or 9-2122.
The dump at 138th and Racine has burned for a week as Village Attorney Herbert F. Zornow presented photographs to Judge Epstein. Judge Epstein sent the case to Master John Kelly who heard the testimony. Charles Fatz, owner, had until October 3 to file objections and his attempted answers were ruled invalid for nonconforming pleadings.
Merchants and businessmen can place ads in three POINTER PUBLICATIONS papers for the price of one. The Dalton POINTER, Riverdale POINTER, and South Holland POINTER reach 11,746 homes. Advertising dept contact numbers are 849-1800, 849-1801, and 849-1802.
Riverdale superintendent Frank Mraz reported no basement flooding despite heavy rains. Two automatic pumps operated, one was sufficient, crews cleared leaves and debris clogging drains under the 144th viaduct, water drained away promptly afterward.
Immanuel United Church of Christ Dolton announces a 75th anniversary celebration for 1962. A planning committee led by general chairman Joe Locher and secretary Barbara Locher met September 22 with broad subcommittee participation. World Wide Communion Sunday is observed October 1 with interchurch cooperation.
Patton Elementary School District 133 under construction at 137th and Stewart Riverdale is scheduled to be ready for occupancy by mid January 1962. It will house 334 Bowen students crowded by Pacesetter Gardens development with kindergarten at Pacesetter Civic Center and sixth grade meeting in the village hall at 137th and Wabash.
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