Street Fight Ends With Assault Charges In Riverdale
An early morning brawl on 137th Street led Riverdale police to arrest two men, Roger Dahlke 21 and Richard Solomon 20, on charges of battery and assault and battery. Dahlke bonded at 500, Solomon at 1000, with court hearing set for July 16 before Judge Ralph Young. Two other men, Gary Litherland 22 and Norman Farrell 22, sustained head injuries requiring stitches and were treated locally.
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Riverdale
E. 186Th St
Chicago
Dahlke
Cook
Solomon
Ralph Young
Gary Litherland
Leroy
Illinois
Morris
Homewood
Norman Farrell
Thornridge High announces second summer school semester
Thornridge High School sets start for the second summer school term on July 10 at 8 a.m. and extends to August 2. Registration days are July 3 and July 8 at the summer school office for students with makeup work.
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Thornridge High School
Friendly People Post Office Box Request
A brief notice asks recipients to send a late photo to Post Office Box 235 with a friendly tone and a reminder to respond.
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Post Office
P.S
Army Radio Repairman Anderson Completes Course
Army Pvt. Wayne A. Anderson 18 son of Mrs. Audrey M. Anderson of Dalton Illinois completed the 25 week field radio repair course at The Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Georgia in late April. He entered the Army last August and finished basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. A 1962 Thornridge High School graduate he previously worked for Dalloz Florist before enlisting.
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Son
Audrey M. Anderson
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Fort Knox, Ky
Thornridge High School
Summer School Registration and Course Fees Article
The notice lists options for the second semester with English 2 or Speech and Physical Fitness as possible courses. Tuition amounts include $15 for the semester and $10 for the Summer Band Workshop, with a $7.50 figure for another cost. E H Opperman is the summer school director for inquiries.
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E. H. Opperman
Bridge Club Names Winners
The Delton Bridge Club announced its winners for June 26. In Norths South, first went to Frank Berquist and George Laird, second to Suresh Verma and Isaac Jones, and third to Jo Loftus and Ann Morrissey of Delton. In East West, first place earned by Dr. David Ef.
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Delton
Man In Serious Condition After Car Train Crash
John L. Vanderwerf Sr. 75 of 15640 Dobson Ave Dolton is in serious condition at St. Margaret Hospital Hammond Ind after a freight train struck the rear of his car at Bernherd and the Pennsylvania crossing Lansing Wednesday afternoon June 19. He suffered a skull fracture a broken collar bone and extensive bruising. The eastbound car was hit by a 60 car train traveling southeast about 35 miles per hour. Witnesses said flashing lights and bells were operating at the crossing. Engineer Dwight De Lacher of La Porte Ind. drove the train over 900 feet after impact. The victim was en route to Dolton after spending the day with family.
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John L. Vanderwerf Sr
Dobson Ave
Dalton
St. Margaret's Hospital
Hammond
Ind
Bernherd
Lansing
Vanderwerf
Dwight de Lacher
la Porte
John Vanderwerf Jr
Dolton
Burglary Report at Riverdale Construction Site
Riverdale police were alerted June 18 to a burglary at a building site on 141st and Tracy. Stolen items include 10 oak treads 10 cotton wood risers one double post one single post assorted tile and some paint.
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141St and
Tracy
Riverdale
Riverdale Social Club Set Second Meet at Riverdale Park
The Riverdale Social Club plans a noon Saturday picnic at Riverdale Park field on 137th Street near Wentworth Ave. July date and weather permitting, attendees will enjoy outdoor lunch, beverages, and a white elephant gift. Transportation help available by call.
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Riverdale Social Club
Riverdale Park
Wentworth Ave
Riverdale
Kind officer comforts Vanderwerf family after accident
Winter in St. Petersburg ends as Dalton Police Officer Barry Hughes arrives at the Vanderwerf residence to notify them of the accident. Mrs. Vanderwerf praises him saying the officer was kind and could not do enough, a credit to his uniform.
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St. Petersburg
Fis
Dalton
Barry Hughes
Vanderwerf
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