Graduation and Promotions Highlight Class of 1959
The article notes Promotion of Robert P. Tume to Private First Class and his station at White Sands Army Missile Range New Mexico. It also profiles Midshipman First Class J. Guy Reynolds set to graduate June 3 with a Bachelor of Science degree and commission as Ensign, following Thornton High School in Harvey and a Congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. Reynolds’ Class of 1959 graduation occurs during Annapolis June Week ceremonies on June 3 at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Tume
Bob
United States Army Signalissile Support Agency
White Sands Army Missile Range
New Mexico
Stanley Tume
Thornton Township
Winds Bell Telephone Con
Sepember
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
J. Guy Reynolds
George J. Reynolds
la Salle St
Riverdale
Reynolds
United States Navy
Naval Academy
Thornton High School
Harvey
Arthur Zimmerman serves at Chase Field Naval Air Station Beeville Tex
Arthur T. Zimmerman airman apprentice in the US Navy is stationed at Chase Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Beeville Texas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Zimmerman of 14800 South Indiana Avenue Dalton. Chase Field is described as the Navy’s only jet carrier pilot training station using the F9F 8 Cougar fighter aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Zimmerman
USN
Arthur C. Zimmerman
S. Indiana Ave
Dalton
Chase Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Beeville
Tex
Chase Field
Naval Air Station
Cub Pack 290 Holds Musical Hoedown and Awards
Cub Pack 290 of Colten sponsored by the Franklin School PTA held a April 27 meeting with color presentation and Pledge of Allegiance. Dens performed hoe down music on homemade instruments, Webelo badge awarded, and many arrows and awards given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School Pta
Den 6
Parkview Thursday Nite Ladies Bowling League Winners Named
Vinci's Tap & Liquor win first place by two games in the Parkview Thursday Nite Ladies Bowling League as Quain's Misfits and others post high series. Charlotte Morgan and Gertrude Blanchard each bowled 499 for Quain's Misfits, while Lee Fadke tops season with 245 high game and 599 high series. Banquet set for May 28 at Club Allegro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci's
Tap & Liquor
Quain’s Misfits
Vinci’s
Charlotte Morgan
Gertrude Blanchard
Quain’s
Meadow Gold Milk
Syl's Tap
Helen Stump
Kathy Metevia
Syl’s Tap
Dalton Liquor’s
Parkview Lanes
Pearl Miller
Dolton Liquors
Ethel Nelon
Suburban TV
Lou Mazrima
Dolton Auto Parts
Sue Petrongelli
Tom’s Super Market
Wishing Well Cotton Shop
Ethel Schmidt
Doris Swenson
Wishing Well
Wonder Inn
Town & Country Restaurant
Helen Beck
Mavis Roberts
Lee Fadke
Club Allegro
Vinci's Tap
Campus Notes Highlight Local Graduations and Returnee
On the Campus reports Terry Costello, formerly of Dalton now in South Holland, will graduate June 12 from the School of Commerce at the University of Illinois. He also attended Washington school and Thornton Township High School. Norman Ehlert, son of Mr and Mrs Ernst Ehlert, returned from Drake University Des Moines May 29 to spend summer, majors in Economics and as Alpha Tau Omega member elected secretary for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Costello
Dalton
South Holland
School of Commerce
University of Ilinois
Terry
Washington School
Thornton Township
Norman Ehlert
Ernst Ehlert
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Norman
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Tom's Super Market Tops Herzog's In Two Bowls
In St Mary's Holy Name League action Tom's Super Market won two games over Herzog's as A Berg posted a 511 series. Dolton Fuel took two from Riverdale Bank with R Simnick at 506 and Eby Lathers led Lathers Harry's 224 165 198 587 for Neighhbor hood Liquors. Dean's TV beat them 2 games. A Schmidt scored 520 while C Burgess stock added 541 for Dean's. Luther Harry claimed a pizza prize with a 224 and 6 pin handicap donated by R and R Pizza.
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Tom’s Super Market
Herzog
S. A
Dean's
Luther Harry
R & R Pizza
Dean’s TV
Therzog’s
Eby Lathers
Riverdale Bk
Neighborhood Lars
Dolton Fuel & Mi
Card of Thanks Following Illness and Passing
We express heartfelt appreciation for kindness, services, and sympathy shown during the illness and death of Bertha H. Jennings on May 4 1959. Thanks to Rev Theo Melinot Bernhard Zimdahl and vicar, Dalton and Riverdale Police, telephone operators, Thomson Clinic staff, Bachmann Funeral Home. Next committee meeting June 12 at 8 pm at Harold Frantzen’s home 14829 Evans Street Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha H. Jennings
Theo, Melinot
Bernhard Zimdahl
Dalton
Riverdale
Thomson Clinic
Bachmann
Bernard J. Jennings
Harold H. Matthies
Benny Miller
Zylstra
Harold Frantzen
Evans Street
Dolton
Calvary Baptist Organizes Girls Auxiliary
The first official meeting of the Girls Auxiliary of Calvary Baptist Church in Riverdale was held Friday May 29 at Mrs F Manley 713 Sheridan Dalton. Chicago Associational G A Director Mrs Harold Russell advised counselors Mrs F Manley and Mrs Larry Putman and the girls on organizing an auxiliary as well Be POW. Meetings will be held twice a month at members homes until the church building at 6 E 137th St is ready. Next meeting to elect officers is Tuesday June 9 at Mrs Larry Putman's GE 187th St. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church of
Riverdale
Frank Manley
Sheridan, Dalton
Harold Russell
Chicago Associational
G.A
F. Manley
Larry Putman
Vanhoe Park Elects Officers For 1959 60 Year
The Ivanhoe Park Board Commissioners elected officers for the 1959 1960 fiscal year. Charles W. Johnson was named president and Herbert A. Abraham vice president. Committee chairs include Abraham Buildings Grounds Carver Recreation Donald Clark Police and Judiciary Weldon Finance Johnson Publicity. Arthur Dillner was appointed attorney Paul Calley treasurer and Mrs Marilyn Rubendunst secretary. The board meets the second Wednesday monthly at 7 30 p m at the fieldhouse 144th Street and Stewart Avenue. Residents of the park district are invited to attend and the secretary Mrs Rubenhunst should be contacted for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Park Board
Charles W. Johnson
146Th Street
Herbert A. Abraham
Eggleston Avenue
Johnson
Herbert Abraham
Harriette Carver
Donald Clark
William Weldon
Charles Johnson
Arthur Dillner
Paul Calley
Marilyn Rubendunst
Park Board
Fieldhouse
144Th Street
Stewart Avenue
Park District
142Nd
146Th Streets
Indiana Avenue
Halsted Street
Rubenhunst
Our Savior's Church Three Sunday Services
The Rev. Raymond C. Shawl of Our Savior's Lutheran Church Riverdale announces three Sunday services at 7 30, 9 00 and 11 00 am on June 7 to allow time for Holy Communion and a reception of new members. The 1959 Confirmation Class will receive Holy Communion at the 11 am service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Shawl
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
188Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Riverdale
Ivanhoe Garden Club Plans Men's Night Meeting
The June meeting of the Ivanhoe Garden Club will be held Friday June 5 at 8 pm at the Ivanhoe Park fieldhouse. Men run the entertainment with the Dancing Mothers from Rosemoor area and the Westerners performing country music under Virgil and Marjorie Newenhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Garden Club
Ivanhoe Park
Rosemoor Area
Lee Kloss
Virgil
Marjorie Newenhouse
Install Officers of Dolton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club
The Beverly Woods Restaurant hosted the May 20 installation of Dolton Riverdale Junior Woman's Club officers. New president Mrs Richard Shekelle and first vice president Mrs Jared Benedict led the board, with a lineup of officers and chairmen announced. The group attended the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago on May 6, 1959 as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Woods
118Th and
Western Avenue
Dolton~ Riverdale
Landon Gardiner
Dolton-Riverdale Senior Woman's Club
John Wernicke
Dolton-Riverdale
George Rohde
Edmund Golke
Douglas Smith
Riverdale
Dalton
Serena Hills
Ilinois
Richard Shekelle
Jared Benedict
Kenneth Lavel
William Briggs
Edward Eriksen
James Stern
Thomas Clark
Kenneth Wilkenson
Richard Lussenhop
Dennis Malloy
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sherman Hotel
Riverdale Man Elected To Red Cross Board
Robert C. Pebworth of Riverdale was elected to the Chicago Red Cross Board of Directors for a three year term. The announcement was made by Mrs. Donald Adams, Red Cross public information representative and South Cook County regional committeewoman for Riverdale. Pebworth, public relations director for Sears Roebuck Midwest, helped organize the South Cook County regional committee. The board will meet June 24 to elect officers for 1959 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Pebworth
S. Wabash
Chicago Red Cross
Donald Adams
West 141St Street
Red Cross
South Cook County
Riverdale
Chicago
The
Pebworth
New South Cook County
American Red Cross
Red Cross Nursing Services
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Spring Luncheon by Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Pinta Council No 1981 Knights of Columbus will host a spring luncheon at Kilty's 4545 W 95th at noon on June 6. Cocktails precede a style show by Betty Herman with Hats by Beverly Hats and Ye Olde Haag Beauty Shop hair styling. Event chairs include Mrs Richard Bierman, Mrs Wallace Kellogg decorations, Mrs Paul Pena publicity, and ticket chairs Mrs Gabe Fedeschi and Mrs R Vandenberg. Models listed comprise Mrs William Beauchamp, Miss Delores Beauchamp, Miss Barbara Lundstrom, Mrs Paul Goes, Mrs Ed Johnston, Mrs Roland Bertrand, Mrs A Basile, Mrs Wallace Kellogg, Miss Lorraine Lewicki, and Mrs R Van denberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus No
Kilty’s
Betty Herman
Beverly Hats
Ye Olde Haag Beauty Shop
Richard Bierman
Wallace Kellogg
Paul Pena
Gabe Fedeschi
R. Vandenberg
William Beauchamp
Delores Beauchamp
Barbara Lundstrom
Paul Goes
Ed Johnston
Roland Bertrand
A. Basile
Lorraine Lewicki
VFW Marching Unit Plans Fundraiser for Springfield Convention
Dalton VFW marching unit, aided by Al Corradini of his service station, will raise funds to cover transportation and lodging for the State VFW convention in Springfield. On Saturday June 6 the group offers a complete car wash service for $2.00 including interior vacuuming and a grease job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Corradini
142Nd
Kimbark
At & P.m
Boy Bitten by Dog At Dearborn Street Address
Five year old Bruce Lusin of 14312 Dear born Street was bitten by a dog owned by Mr. Campbell of 14327 Dearborn Street on May 28. He received medical treatment and the dog was impounded for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Lusin
Dearborn Street
Campbell
Girl Injured After Tricycle Fall Outside Home
Mary Burton of 14838 State Street suffered a fracture of her right arm when she fell from her tricycle in front of her home on May 36th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burton
State Street
Nickelodeon Night in Riverdale Park Draws All Ages
Riverdale Park hosts Nickelodeon nights on the first and third Thursdays at 7 pm open to all ages in the Riverdale Dalton area. The leisure group meets Wednesdays at 1 30 pm in the park fieldhouse. Richard Popper director of activities invites retirees to join neighbors for coffee, pinochle, or shuffleboard.
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Nickelodeon
Riverdale Park
Riverdale
Dalton
Park
Richard Popper
Clas Motorcycle 1949 Indian Scout with row included
Classified ad notes a 1949 Indian Scout motorcycle in excellent condition with a 1949 Arrow included for parts, priced at $300. Dewey.
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Arrow
Dewey
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Private Robert Tume
Guy Reynolds
Arthur Zimmerman
Cub Pack 290
Hoedown
Frank Gretz
Martin Hall
Marty Hall
Shannon
LaBelle
Akerlund
Bannon
Jupera
Babcock
Coles
Frantzen
Brask
Sox
Nike
Pack
Maynard
Riv.dol
Little League
Medics
Eee
Riverdale Bank
Acme We
Uwecatlees
Hi-Lo Wb
Whee Beer
Lions Club
Wees
Dolton Bank
Fathers Club
Ron Schulte
Dodgers
Giants
Pirates
Cardinals
Braves
Ee Wee
Yankees
Tigers
Senators
Indians
Aca
Orioles
Parkview
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce
WLS
Cliff Johnson
Arthur Quandt
Joyce Watkins
Tom VanDam
Dave
Edward Kipley- Rudenh
Nick Gentzle
Dave Miller
ST. Mary’s Holy Name Bowling League
Calvary Baptist
Vanhoe Park
Our Savior’s Church
Install Officers Junior Woman’s Club
Red Cross Board
Ladies of Pinta Council
VFW
Miracle
Indiana Ave
Fray’s Flower Shop
Lincoln Avenue
Harriet’s Bakery
Tyanhoe
Lynore’s
Beauty Studio
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