Ice show returns to the Illinois State Fair in 1953
The Ice Vogues of 1953 headline a nine day Illinois State Fair ice extravaganza at Springfield opening Aug 14. A twilight 6:30 PM and a two hour 8:30 PM performance feature over 1600 costumes valued at a million dollars with stars including Gerry Mahoney Ben Dove and more. Tickets are on sale now with reserved seating for the 4:26 show at 1 50 2 00 and 3 50 and non reserved twilight at 1 00 for adults 0 50 for children.
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Springfield
James Tuya
Flr
See News
Gerry Mahoney
Ben Dove
Guy Longpre
Tommy Collins
Vivian
Jean Sanowich
John Ladue
Remny Rogers
Inne Midt
Big Wallashorn
Perky Twins
Galvin Cook
Uel del Toro
Orster
Pew
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Lee Fogues
Sea Rink
Fairgrounds
Roberts Bros
Volunteer Firemen Aux To Elect Officers In September
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary held its August 10 meeting with refreshments served. Members wish Elise Mullen a speedy recovery and thank attendees of a recent luncheon. The September 14 meeting will elect officers for the coming year.
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Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Gladys Kramer
Hazel Lipps
Vivian Kennedy
Elise Mullen
Glenwood Church to Screen Mr Texas Friday
Glenwood United Church plans a Friday night screening of Mr Texas at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium Glenwood Ii Rev Chester Diehl announces the event as the first major Billy Graham Evangelistic Films production featuring the evangelist in full length color scenes and acting roles designed to present a Christian western narrative
Mr TEXAS film chronicles Billy Graham crusade scenes in Texas
A Texas film about the Billy Graham Crusade at Will Rogers Coliseum Fort Worth uses a Hollywood crew and Hardin Simmons University rodeo locations. The score features Cindy Walker and Redd Harper. Music from the film tops western records, with admissions at United Church auditorium Glenwood Illinois opening at 7 PM.
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Will Rogers Coliseum
Forth Worth
Texas
Motion
Hollywood
Fort Worth
Hardin Simmons University
Hardin Simmons
Cindy Walker
Redd Harper
Charlene Corrie Hosts Birthday Party Attendees
Charlene Corrie daughter of Mr and Mrs Linder Corrie of 14520 State Street celebrated her birthday on August 7 with guests Gloria Eckstrom Joyce Goebel Joan Larson Andrea Hoffman Cynthia Schilling Carol Thurman Bobby Otis Russell Peterson and five cousins Candy Kevin Bare Jerry Sherry Bare Dennis Ford Linds Munson sent a gift. Mr and Mrs Linder A Corrie observed their anniversary on August 18.
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Charlene
Linder Corrie
State Street
Gloria Eckstrom
Joyce Goebel
Joan Larson
Andrea Hoffman
Cynthia Schilling
Carol Thurman
Bobby Otis
Russell Peterson
Candy
Kevin Bare
Jerry
Sherry Bare
Dennis Ford
Linds Munson
Linder A. Co
DIY Interior Wall Project for Betty
A homemaker recounts a DIY venture with husband Jeff to build a new room for Betty using ready to install tile board materials. The project began at a building supply store where she learned the product can be installed with minimal carpentry. Betty now enjoys the finished space and praises the simple materials.
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Jeff
Betty
Alti
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the Pointer
Psy
First Trust and Savings Bank
Riverdale
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Glenwood United Church
Mr. Texas
Sion
United Church Auditorium
Glenwood, Ill
Thornton
Marvey
Calumet City
Dolton
Lansing
South Holland
Oak Glen
Homewood
City Hall
Pam
Sam
Wm. E. Maurer & Co
First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n of
First National Bank of Lansing
C. J. Frank
Homewood Bldg. & Loan Ass‘n
S. Holand Trust & Savings Bank
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
C. & EI. Station
C. J. Fleck
Broadway
Hell
Dalton Bank
Harvey
Walter Haines
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