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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
4
Dalton-Riverdale Junior Woman's Club president Benedict announced at the May meeting that the club earned a General Federation of Women’s Clubs award for funding a scholarship for teachers of exceptional children. The honor was accepted at the state Chicago convention. A program on defense weapons followed, and Denise Farrell of 5 Riverdale was treated for a head wound at Thomson Clinic after an injury during play.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Baumgartner of 19733 Wabash Riverdale celebrate 39 years of marriage on June 4. Married June 4, 1932 at Ray’s brother Herman’s home, they have resided at the same Riverdale address since 1922. Their daughter Shirley May of Harvey, Illinois, married June 2, 1936, linking the anniversaries. Ray served as Riverdale police magistrate, elected 1930. his wife Bess aided him and thanks voters, especially for the April 4, 1961 vote allowing four more years as justice of the peace of Cook County.
A Lawrence College pageant crowned a local girl as Queen of May. Entries featured student competitors and alumni observers, with the ceremony highlighting school spirit and spring festivities.
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club elected and installed new officers led by president Mrs. William Martin and first vice president Mrs. Charles Kenney for a second term. Others include second vice president Mrs. Ouida Harkreader and treasurer Mrs. Gustav Dahl. A spring luncheon was held April 22 at the Dorchester club with guests from local junior clubs.
The Mariner Senior Girl Scout Ship 83 runs a car wash at Bill's Sunoco, 144th and Indiana, on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donation is 1.25 dollars. Proceeds support enrichment projects for the Girl Scouts at Thornton Township High School.
The Ivanhoe Garden Club meets Friday June 2 at 8 p.m. in the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse to view seven table settings with themes such as Tea Table and Breakfast Brunch. Junior Gardeners arrange a Sweet Sixteen table. judge Mrs. Stanley Swanson offers arranging advice. displays await Flower Show on June 25.
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