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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
2
Marine Private First Class Chuck J. Ratkus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Ratkus of Dalton, participated in a major amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast conducted by FHTNC.
Two Thornridge students from South Holland won top honors at the Illinois High School Association State Speech Finals. Vick Gowens and Glenn Gouwens earned first and second place in individual events helping Thornridge place third among 88 schools.
United Civic Party fields Lawrence East John White and Dewey Philippe for four trustee seats and village clerk Lester Sehmock in Dalton Riverdale Progress Party lists four trustees and a police magistrate incumbent Ralph Young for re election no opposition in Riverdale South Holland three incumbents seek four year trustee terms and three library board posts are vacant with Jim Wagner Ethel Aggen and Dr Bob Braman named as candidates
Bruce Barclay told Riverdale police his wife Lilian called from Toronto around noon to say the child was dead. The mother said she found Brett under a play house with a crib spring and boards atop it then delayed calling authorities, fearing panic. Bruce and Elise Barclay flew to Riverdale to aid.
United Fund of Riverdale plans October 16 as UFR Day and launches its first annual drive to reduce door to door solicitations. Board President Richard Poppel says funds from a single contribution will aid local groups and end canvassing. A separate court note mentions release on bond and a scheduled hearing before Judge Ralph Young.
Popper states residents prefer the plan and aim for success in the first year. The goal relies on contributor generosity as they anticipate residents opening their doors and hearts on October 16 to make UFR Day the only necessary fundraising canvass.
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