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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
4
Marine Private First Class Chuck J. Ratkus, son of Mr and Mrs Chuck Ratkus of Dalton California, took part in a major amphibious exercise conducted off the southern California coast last month. Read the want ads.
Two Thornridge students, Vick Gowens and Glenn Gouwens of South Holland, won first and second place in the Humen High School Association State Speech Finals. Thornridge placed third among 88 schools. Durrie Monsma of South Holland was elected Thornridge student council president SCOT.
United Civic Party nominates Lawrence East John White and Dewey Phillippe for four year trustee terms and Lester G Schmock for village clerk. Riverdale Progress Party fields four trustees and a police magistrate candidate with incumbents seeking four year terms and Herman Dopper man for the two year post. Riverdale police magistrate Ralph H Young seeks re election. South Holland Progressive Party runs three incumbents for four year trustee terms. separate library board race lists Jim Wagner Mrs Ethel Aggen and Dr Bob Broman.
Bruce Barclay rushes from Toronto after his wife Lillian reports their three year old son Brett dead at home. Police heard the mother describe finding the child under a playhouse with crib spring and boards, then delaying help. The father later returns with Wayne.
The United Fund of Riverdale plans October 16 as UFR Day to launch its first annual fundraising drive. Board President Richard Poppel says one contribution will fund a system that reduces door to door solicitations and supports all canvassing groups. A separate court note mentions a mother moving to Toronto and a bond posting for release on Wednesday in a related case.
Popper states residents prefer the plan and aim for success in the first year. He urges generosity from contributors, confident neighbors will open their doors and hearts on October 16 so that UFR Day requires only this one canvass.
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