Riverdale to open new municipal building with dedication
Riverdale marks a once in a lifetime event as its new village hall at 142nd and Stewart is officially opened with a 2 to 6 pm dedication and open house. Congressman Edward Derwinski will speak, and officials say the central location enhances fire and police protection for residents.
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Riverdale
142Nd
Stewart
Edward Derwinski
Robert Henricks
Charles Quain
Edward L. Kupley
Kipley
W. P. Kipley
Commu
Riverdale to Dedicate New Municipal Building Sunday
Dedication ceremonies for the Riverdale Municipal Building will start at 2 PM in the $550,000 structure at 142nd and Tracy. Robert Henricks chairs the event with remarks by Edward Derwinski and prayers by Rev. Yandell. keys will be presented to trustees and chiefs. building open for inspection from 2 to 6 PM with refreshments.
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Riverdale
142Nd
Tracy
Robert Henricks
Thornton and
Ridge High School
Paul Gall
American Legion
William FE. Yandell
Ivanhoe Community
Travis
Raymond C. Shawi
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
M. Periera
John E. Perguss
Charles Cook
Herbert Schmidt
Dominic J. Bay
G. BE
Shea
Queen of Apostles Dich
Registration For Class In Public Opinion
A Thornton Township Adult Evening School course taught by Harry Henderson offers 15 weeks on public opinion and propaganda devices. Henderson, with a Chicago PR firm background, covers communist and corporate messaging. three hours college credit available at $40 per resident hour and $10 per non resident hour. The next class starts October 2 with on site registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Henderson
Thornton Township
Henderson
Chicago
Europe
Asia
Injured Child Improves After Dolton Car Crash
Marie Beemsterboer age 3 of 14720 Dearborn Dolton is improving after being hit by Roy A. Johnson who said his car traveled 25 to 30 mph as he stopped to avoid the child. Police noted 36 feet skid marks and a 20 mph speed limit.
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Marie Beemsterboer
Dearborn
Dalton
Simon Beemsterboer
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Dolton
Roy A. Johnson
Johnson
Interim pastor leads Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Rev Donald E Hescott serves as interim pastor at Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church 14801 Lincoln Ave Delton arriving after Rev Samuel H R McDill's resignation on April 1. Hescott has been with the church five years though the Delton location is two years old. Born in Lapeer Michigan his early education span is noted.
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Donald E. Hescott
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Lincoln Ave
Delton
Hescott
Samuel HR. McDill
Lapeer
Michigan
Registration officers praised for duty seen in Riverdale
A letter recounts the September 14 1961 registration day in Prec No 77 noting two Republicans and one Democrat worked as a team to record 581 registrants from 9 am to after 2 am. The writer urges Volunteering for Civil Defense and reminds the October 13 1961 registration date.
Dolton Allows Free Permits for Fallout Shelters
Dolton trustees approve a resolution enabling residents to obtain free fallout shelter permits from the building commissioner. Building official Albert Ohlsen cautions compliance with code amid reports of gyps artists. Civil Defense Headquarters in Village Hall basement offers guidance on shelters and stocking. The ordinance allows immediate permit applications with no fee, contrasting Chicago’s $15 fee.
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Justin Tanner
Dolton
Dalton Building
Albert Ohlsen
Civil Defense Headquarters
Iith
Tanner
Frederick Kasten
Chicago
Arthritis sufferers nationwide reach twelve million mark
A historical blurb notes arthritis predates humanity with dinosaurs as early victims and states that about 12 million Americans currently suffer from arthritis.
Riverdale Dolton Boy Scout Fund Chairmen Named for 1961 Drive
The 1961 Boy Scout Fund Raising Campaign kicks off October 21 with chairmen named for Riverdale and Dolton. Herman H. Lentfer leads Riverdale assisted by Harry Flynn. Paul Swan heads Dolton with Acme Steel ties. Volunteers will form five-person units to solicit local funds for Riverdale Dolton Scouting amid 308 Scouts and 403 Cubs.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Herman H. Lentfer
State St
Acme Steel Company
Harry L. Flynn
Clark
Acme Steel
Cochairman
Paul Swan
Chicago St. Dolton
Lentfer
Swan
Dalton
Paul Gall Unit 203 Auxiliary Plans Be On The Beam Drive
The Paul Gall Unit No 203 American Legion Auxiliary holds a September 28 meeting at 8 pm with President Francine Stephens presiding. Ninety six members already paid up aims for 100 percent and renewals of 1961 members while inviting new members. Membership is open to female relatives of Legion members or wartime service women and all who served in the U S Armed Forces in wartime. Junior members under 18 take part in service activities. The state slogan Be On The Beam is used to recruit. Contact Ora Schoenberg or Betty Radostus for applications. Magdeline Kunz sent a birthday gift to a boy at Sherman Cottage Normal Illinois and a donation was made to South Suburban Mentally Retarded School Steger IL. Wishing speedy recoveries to Mabel Nelson and Marge Belz Betty Radostus to host the meeting.
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Paul Gall
American Legion Auxiliary
At & Pm
Francine Stephens
Ora Schoenberg
Betty Radastus
American Legion
United States
Ora
Schoenberg
Betty
Burglars Take Safe At St Paul School In Dalton
Intruders burglarized The St. Paul School at 233 E 138th St Dalton in the early hours of Friday September 22. They shoved a 500 pound safe containing $500 and checks down stairs damaging the stairway and basement access points. Police recovered the empty safe two blocks away and investigate multiple clues from scene to safe location.
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St. Paul
E. 138Th St
Dalton
Ment
Grover Cogswell
Pat Manning
138Th
Grove
Zimdahl
Cogswell
Riverdale Residents Urged to Note Police and Fire Numbers
Riverdale residents are advised of police and fire department contact numbers. Police Department lines are Viking 9 2131 and Viking 9 2132. Fire Department lines are Viking 9 2121 and Viking 9 2122.
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Riverdale
Police
Viking
Riverdale Fire Department
Dump Owner Still Pleading Evidence in Ongoing Fire Case
The village attorney Herbert F. Zornow presented photographs of the burning dump at 138th and Racine to Judge Epstein on September 25. Judge Epstein sent the matter to Master in Chancery John Kelly for further testimony. Charles Fritz, owner, had until October 3 to file objections but attempts to file answers were deemed nonconforming as he pleaded evidence and was denied leave to file.
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138Th
Racine
Herbert F. Zornow
Epstein
Three Pointer Newspapers Reach 11,746 Homes
Merchants and businessmen pay for one ad and gain insertion in the Dalton POINTER, Riverdale POINTER, and South Holland POINTER. The three papers together reach 11,746 homes. Call 849-1800 849-1801 or 849-1802 to place an ad.
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Pointer
Dalton Pointer
Riverdale Pointer
South Holland Pointer
No Flood In Riverdale Reports From Public Works
Frank Mraz Riverdale superintendent of public works says no basements flooded during heavy rains. Two automatic pumps in use at the pumping station, only one needed. Crews cleared leaves blocking drains. water pooled briefly under the viaduct on 144th due to debris, then drained away.
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Frank Mraz
Riverdale
Immanuel Church Of Dolton To Mark 75th Year
Immanuel United Church of Christ Dolton plans its 75th anniversary in 1962. First committee meeting held September 22 with Joe Locher named general chairman and Barbara Locher secretary. Activities aim to engage church members and the community as World Wide Communion Sunday is observed.
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Immanuel Church of
Dolton
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Joe Locher
Lincoln
Barbara Locher
Woll
Dalton
Immanuel Church
Patton School to Open by January 1962 Riverdale project
Patton Elementary School District 13 currently under construction at 137th and Stewart in Riverdale is expected to be ready by mid January 1962. It will house 334 children from Bowen School which is overcrowded due to the nearby Pacesetter Gardens development. Kindergarten classes meet at the Pacesetter Civic Center and the sixth grade at the village hall at 137th and Wabash.
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George 5. Patton
137Th
Stewart
Riverdale
Bowen School
137Th Pl
Bowen
Pacesetter Gardens
Pacesetter Civic Center
137Th and
Wabash
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Edward L. Kipley
Tri-City
BY Dureen Corsello
Donald Hescott
Leona Mangous
Ilinois
Boy Scouts
Riverdale-Dolton Fund
Atlantic
Edward Erickson
Mike Gregory
State
Charmen
James Craft
Parnell
Sid Steel
Hastings Jr
Dolton Department Store
Emerald L. Brady Conrath
Acme Steel News
William Schulz
Willam Staat
First National Bank
Ann
Ted Newton
Edbrooke
Don J. Bruggeman
Goodman Mfg. Co
Riverdale-Dolton
Pokagon Trails Council
Rive Ile and
Pointer Fhoto
Patton
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