17 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
1
Thornridge High announces the opening procedures for the 1961 1962 school year. Seniors report August 28 to buy texts pay rentals and insurance while sophomores and freshmen follow scheduled days with bus routes and assembly briefings.
A South Holland residence owned by George Vuieleh was burgled while the owner vacationed. Neighbor Michael Vulich reported the break in likely after August 1, describing disrupted drawers and missing two savings banks. Police expect a full inventory upon the owner's return within two weeks.
State civil defense officials warn residents against bargain fallout shelters sold by unscrupulous operators. About 1000 shelters have been built in suburbs at 200 to 300 dollars each, with some plans costing up to 7000 dollars. Officials note shelters are useful only if located at least five miles from a multi megaton blast center.
Riverdale resident Airman Ronald A Heath has finished his basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He will attend Missile Guidance and Control Systems maintenance training at Lowry AFB Colorado before assignment to an Aerospace Force operational unit. Heath is a Thornton Township High School graduate and attended Thornton junior college.
The Citigens School Study Committee of District No. 149 will hold a regular meeting on Thursday August 17 at 8 p.m. in Waterman School. Topics relate to the school district. William Hoyer, president, invites all those interested to attend.
Doreen Corsello marked fifty nine years of wedlock on August 7 with Dr. and Mrs. Gerrit Walvoord. First Reformed Church youths plan a 7:45 p.m. Lake Michigan and Chicago River cruise August 23 to view the skyline. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Detmar on August 13. girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanVuren and to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Floyd on August 6 and 8 respectively. Grace Lutheran Church hosts a picnic on August 27. The new South Holland village library opening date will be announced by Dr. J. J. Hogg. ALCW Redeemer Lutheran ice cream social is August 22. The VanderViet family spent six weeks in Denver with Rocky Mountain scenery.
Lonmer Memorial Baptist church in Dalton hosts Daily Vacation Bible School August 21 to 31 titled Around the World with Christ. Sessions run 9 to 11 45 a m for ages 4 through high school with 90 teachers. Prizes include fishing gear watches airplane rides and other gifts. transportation by calling the church office.
Genial CBS weatherman known for Man About The Weather will visit Towne Liquor, Indiana Ave 14420, Friday August 18 from 6:45 to 8 PM. He will greet customers and offer tips to stay cool amid recent steam bath heat.
Letter writer Robert Hall commends Riverdale Park district dances but reports teens parking illegally in no parking zones by the Acme Steel Company entrance across from the ball park. He urges the editors to address the issue to improve safety.
South Holland Village Board hears two petitions at August 14 meeting. One group seeks to remain in South Holland while another favors disannexation to join Harvey. Areas include Emerald 161st to 162nd, Union 151st to 162nd, and 161st from Halsted to Vincennes. About 25 homes in the section lack municipal sewer and water. spokesman Josep Cole bucki cites Harvey sewer access and lower costs.
Sandridge Methodist church sponsors kindergarten with several vacancies for the 1961 62 school year. Parents may obtain application blanks by calling Mrs. David Pedrie at VI 9 5863 or the church office at VI 9 7771. Classes begin Wednesday September 6.
Ambassadors for Christ present third annual Star light Sing at South Holland Park on Sunday August 20 with Bethany Male Quartet from Bethany Christian Reformed Church South Holland David Pelletier WMBI broadcaster and Trumpeters Roseland Mission Church Merle Wahlstrom Marvin Anderson and Ruth Wahlstrom Anderson perform. Rev George Nickels youth pastor and Robert Clark South Park avenue direct the event with Grace Arends Ruth Moor organizing. Free admission chairs suggested weather backup to South Holland First Reformed Church nearby.
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