Local March of Dimes Leaders Named for 1961 Campaign
Hearschell S. Bock will head the 1961 March of Dimes in Riverdale as Community Campaign Chairman. Jan Uy announces chairmen for the Delton Riverdale Mothers' March with Mrs. W. Mitchell and Mrs. Raymond Lekovich coordinating the effort. Bartholomay notes two decades of local support aiding the Salk vaccine and urges public generosity for the Mothers’ March and 1961 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearschell S. Bock
S. State St
Riverdale
Delton- Riverdale
P.m
Uo. W. Mitchell
Michigan
Raymond Lekovich
Chicago Rd
Dollon
Henry Bartholomay II
Cook County
Mothers
Dalton
Lekovich
Black Mothers
March of Dimes
P.T.A
Izaak Walton League
Mitchell
Mothers’ March
Medical Mission Committee
Queen of Apostles Parish
Queen of Apostles Woman's Club
Thornton Republican Organization
Ivanhoe Wom&n’s Club
Bock
Dolton-Riverdale Veterans Memorial Association
American Legion
Paul Gall
Salviston Army
Dolton and
Bartholomay
Boonis Couple Mark 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Boonis of South Holland celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 27 with family and friends in attendance acknowledging four decades of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boonisma
South Holland
Nitrate Fire At Chromium Mining Plant Injures Three
Three workers were overcome by smoke and poisonous gas when sparks from an arc welder ignited a nitrate pile at the Chromium Mining and Smelting Corp in Riverdale on Tuesday November 29. Riverdale Police used an inhalator to revive the injured as Riverdale Fire Department donned masks to enter and extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orc
Chormium Mining and Smelting Corp
Indiana
Riversdale
Riverdale Fire Department
Dolton Riverdale Women Plan Christmas Skit Program
The Dolton Riverdale Woman's Club will meet December 8 at the Dolton fieldhouse with President Mrs. John Wernické presiding. A Christmas skit titled The Tarnished Tinsel will be presented, with group singing led by Mrs. Wilibur Hayne Jr and music chair Mrs. Henry Potratzke. Special guests include 3rd District president Mrs. Arthur Newhouse and others from Ivanhoe and Dalton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club. Hostesses listed. Thank you note from Laura Diehl for cloak room help at the Oct 27 fireman's dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale Woman's Club
Dolton Fieldhouse
John Wernické
Wilibur Hayne, Jr
Henry Pottratke
Frank Kramer
Arthur Newhouse
Douglas Smith
3Rd District
Jand
Ivanhoe Woman’s Club
Dalton‘Riverdale
Harold Gundaker
Arthur Harrs
Harold Brown
Frank Miller
Herman Anders
Edward Munson
Laura Diehl
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Riverdale Fire Department
Pacesetter Hall
Dal ton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club drama plans set
Mrs Jared Benedict and Mrs Kenneth Smith led Third District board at Ridge Park Nov 18 to finalize drama contest rules for March 22 23 and 24 at Ridge Park fieldhouse. D R Jrs will submit a one act play under 35 minutes. January 24 26 set for juvenile court visit discussions. Smith also leads fashion show Four Seasons Style Show on Jan 13 at Roosevelt School with 50 cent donation. Next board meeting Jan 20 1961 at Ridge Park fieldhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared Benedict
Minerva
Dalton-Riverdale
Kenneth Smith
S. Emerald
Ridge Park
D-R Jrs
Roosevelt School
Ridge, Park Fieldhouse
Civilian Defense Pamphlets Issued In Dalton Meeting
The Civilian Defense Coins of Dalton will meet Tuesday at the VFW Post Home. Two films from Illinois will be shown. Residents are invited. Victor Herr thanks volunteers for distributing two pamphlets, Facts About Fallout Protection and the National Plan for Civilian Defense, with distribution to the remaining 5039 homes in Dalton to be completed by December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
VFW
Chicago Rd
Choir Appointments and Holiday Plans Revealed
The St Cecelia Club of Queer of Apostles announces committee appointments for the Q of A Choir with Mary Ann Wolke on audit and Troop 98 leaders organizing a camping trip. Laymen from the First Reformed Church of South Holland will tour the Dresden Atomic Power Station on December 6 with buses at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
St Cecelia Club of
Queer of Apostles
Rose Costello
Doris
King
Joseph Yaeger
Troop 98
Ed Ann Furman
Virginia Pfeiffer
Frank Pagelin
Ior
Oak Forest Convalescent Home
Museum of Science and Industry
Holland
Church
South Holland
Commonwealth Edison Co
Joliet
Church Square Dance at Sandridge Dec 3
The Sandridge Methodist Men's Club sponsors its monthly square dance this Saturday at 8 p.m. in the church basement with refreshments. Robert Anderson, president, announces James McIntosh as dance chairman. The events draw a friendly, welcoming crowd from both old and new church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge Methodist Church
Robert Anderson
James McIntosh
Lincoln Tickets Available At Sibley Boulevard Doors
December 1, 1960 notice invites public to an event at Lincoln. Tickets priced at 1.50 per couple, available at the door. Location noted as Sibley Boulevard with event details on Page 3 Section 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ighureh
Lincoln
Sibley Blvd
Theey
Dolton
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D-R
C-D Dav
Ed Enright
Fred Kasten
Civilian Defense Committee
Sandridge
Almar Plaza
154Th and
Cottage Grove
Haines
Craft Insurance
Wyca-Fm
Harvey Federal Savings
Christmas Club
Macshore
Charlotte
Dacron Cotton
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