Riverdale Chamber Sets Record Turnout for Village Day Picnic
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce plans the 4th annual Village Day Picnic at Riverdale Park on 138th street this Sunday August 20. Attendees may bring a picnic or grill and should plan to finish eating by 1 p.m. A parade follows with entries from the Ek Gentry Post 7179 color guard and marching unit, dolls, decorated bicycles, and the Delvet Drum and Bugle Corps. Winners for three girls and three boys will be chosen by Wikre Chief Herb Schmidt and two firemen, with prizes from Chamber President George Gentle. Riverdale Village President Edward L. Ripley will speak at 2 p.m. Games and prizes for children begin after.
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Ek Gentry Post
Delvet
Wikre
Herb Schmidt
George Gentle
Chamber of Commerce
Riverdale Vilage
Edward L. Ripley
Dolton Residents Hear Review of Village Finances
About 75 residents attended the Dolton Municipal building for a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Trustee Wesley Lane presented the 1961-62 budget status and financial health, while Trustee Norman McKay outlined sewer and water improvements in progress. A Q and A session allowed residents to seek clarifications.
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Dolton
Dolton Municipal
Citizens Advisory Committee
Fred Kasten
Wesley Lane
Justin Tanner
Norman McKay
Dalton
Warns of Bargain Fallout Shelters Deceptive Sales Warned
State civil defense officials warned suburban residents about fast talking salesmen selling bargain fallout shelters. About 1,000 shelters exist in the suburbs costing 200 to 300 dollars each. The office offers free booklets and lists approved by state and national offices. Officials say shelters are useful only if located at least five miles from a nuclear blast center.
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Joseph A. Downey
Cook County Civil Defense
Office of Civil Defense Mobilization
Battle Creek
Michigan
Ilinois Civil Defense Office
Museum of Science and Industry
Shelers
Lawrence Murphy
Civil Defense Engineer
Riverdale Man Completes Air Force Basic Training
Airman Ronald A. Heath son of Mr and Mrs Wilbert W Heath of Riverdale has completed basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas He is assigned to Electronics Technician training for Missile Guidance and Control Systems at Lowry AFB Colorado Heath a Thornton Township High School graduate will join an Aerospace Force operational unit after training
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Ronald A. Heath
Wilbert W. Heath
Dearbornst
Riverdale
Ins
Air Force
Lackland
Afb
San Antonio
Tex
Bob Folds
Heath
Lowry Afb
Colorado
Thornton Township High School
Thornton Junior College
Aerospace Force
School Study Committee Meeting Notice
The Citizens School Study Committee of District No 149 will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening August 17 at 8 p.m. in Waterman School. President William Boyer invites all interested to attend.
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Citizens School Study Committee
Waterman School
Willam Boyer
Pointer Publishes New All-Number Dialing Adoption
The Pointer introduces all-number dialing with three new numbers 849 1800 849 1801 849 1802 for display advertising, classified, editorial, sports, and circulation. Riverdale Illinois Bell confirms the system began August 1 and will roll out to new residents or firms, expanding prefix options amid city growth.
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Pointer
P. H. Johnson
Riverdale
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Illinois Bell
Johnson
Thornridge High Opens 1961 62 Schedule For Students
Thornridge High releases the opening year timetable detailing senior sophomore and freshman report days from August 28 to August 31. It covers text book purchases rentals gym suits insurance ID cards locker assignments bus routes and classroom procedures for mobility and assignment distribution.
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Thornridge High School
Panchew Anaud
Thornridge
Lorimer Bible Students Plan World Tour Vacation School
Lorimer Memorial Baptist church in Dalton hosts the Daily Vacation Bible School from August 21 to 31, 9 to 11 45 a.m. Students from nine to high school join crafts, Bible stories, missionary tales, prizes, refreshments, and transportation by calling the church office. Over 90 teachers staff the event with no registration fee.
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Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Lincoln Aventue
Dalton
Heat Beat Man About The Weather appearance at Towne Liquor
CBS weatherman P. J. Hoff will greet customers at Towne Liquor 14420 Indiana Ave on Friday August 18 from 6 45 to 8 p m. Hoff creator of Mr Yell n Cuss will offer tips to stay cool during the recent heat wave.
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P. J. Hoff
CBS
Indiana Ave
Yell ’N' Cuss
Riverdale Boat Theft Leads to Grand Larceny Charge
Frank Hinger of Triplex Boat Yard reported a boat and trailer stolen on Sunday. Helena Bisaga owned the boat and trailer, while Lester Rousan of Chicago was found with the motor in his car. Rousan was charged with grand larceny with $3,000 bond. A separate notice reports a dog bite involving 8 year old Mark Grotzke in Dolton.
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Frank Hinger
Triplex
Halsted
Riverdale
Helena M. Bisaga
Perry
Chicago
Lester E. Rousan
103Rd St
Rousan
Riverdale teens challenged by parking violations near Acme Steel
Reader cites teens leaving Riverdale Park dances who repeatedly park in no parking zones by the Acme Steel Company across from the ball park. He asks the editorial column to address the issue to deter misconduct and improve order.
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Tom Renner
Riverdale
Mwlinvis
Riverdale Park District
Acme Steel Company
Ball Park
Acme
Robert Hall
Residents seek annexation from South Holland to Harvey
The South Holland Village Board discussed two petitions on August 14. One group wants to remain in South Holland while another seeks disannexation to join Harvey, covering Emerald 161st to 162nd, Union 151st to 162nd, and 161st from Halsted toward Vincennes. About 25 homes lack municipal sewer and water. spokesman Joseph Celebuck i cites Harvey sewer connections nearby and lower costs for hookup.
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South Holland
Harvey
161St
162Nd St
Union
151St
Joseph Celebucki
Emerald
Kindergarten Openings at Sandridge Church
The Sandridge Methodist church sponsored kindergarten has vacancies for the 1961 62 year. Parents may obtain application blanks by calling Mrs. David Pedric at VI 9 5863 or the church office VI 9 7771. Classes begin Wednesday September 6.
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Sandridge
District 148 outlines 1961-62 staff and opening plans
School District 148 announces administrative assignments for the 1961-62 term and outlines opening activities. Teachers meet September 5 at Lincoln School with Mr. Sickmann and Mr. Hoppe addressing staff. New teaching aids, phonics talks, and educational TV guidance featured. Bus schedule starts September 7.
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Lincoln School
Fred A Sickmann
Henry Hoppe
Siekmann
Roosevelt School
Tive
Frank A Bush Wil Agai
Lincoln
Ivanhoe Manor
Florence Bennett
Roosevelt and Park
Alex Krzyzewski
Frankln
Kenneth Rutick
Washington and
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