Jaycee Leaders Attend 43rd United States Juror Chamber Convention
South Holland Jaycee President Tom Miller and wife and State Director Bill Baker will travel to Louisville Kentucky for the 43rd Annual Convention of the United States Jaycee Chamber of Commerce June 24 to 27. Over 10 000 Jaycees and families expected to attend this four day event with sessions at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Centers. An Illinois Jaycee delegate caravan will depart Hinsdale Oasis at 8 am Sunday June 25.
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South Holland Jaycee
Tom Miller
Bill Baker
Louisville
Kentucky
United Sates Juror Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Centers
Illinois Jaycee
Hinsdale Oasis
Man Drowns In Little Calumet River Search Continues
Riverdale and Chicago rescue units searched the Little Calumet River for Fred Glover 36 of Chicago after he fell from a pleasure craft piloted by Odis Hill 41. Five boats dragged the river from 7 30 p m to 11 p m near 134th st and South Park Ave east of Indiana Ave. Police Coast Guard and Riverdale units assisted as dragging paused with police boat patrolling the river.
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Riverdale
Chicago Fire Department
Little Calumet River
Fred Glover
Wabash
Chicago
Odis Hill
Michigan Ave
Hill
Glover
Willie McElroy
Indiana Ave
134Th St
South Park Ave
17Th Battalion
Chicago Police Department
U.S. Coast Guard
Calumet Harbor
Riverdale Fire Department
Pointer Publications Honored by National Editorial Association
The Pointer in Riverdale Illinois receives an honorable mention in the Best News Story division at NEA’s 78th annual convention in Seattle. The award honors front page coverage of the mysterious forest death at 134th and Halsted, told through police, the widow, and teen witnesses with on scene photos.
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Pointer
Riverdale
Ill
National Editorial Association
Olympic Hotel
Seattle
NEA
Theodore A. Serrill
National Editorial Assn
Forest Preserva
134Th and
Halsted
Pacesetter Civic League to Elect Officers Friday
The Pacesetter Civic League will elect new officers on Friday June 21 at the South Holland municipal building. The nominating committee submits candidates for office including William Bronson president Dr Robert Jordan first vice president John Treacy second vice president Mrs Lou Jackson recording secretary Mrs E McGuire corresponding secretary Mrs Robert Jordan treasurer and William Holdgrafer and Edward Liss as directors.
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Pacesetter Civic League
South Holland Municipal
William Bronson
Robert Jordan
John Treacy
Lou Jackson
Rec
Sec'y
E. McGuire
Corres
Sec’y
Treas
William Holdgrafer
Edward Liss
World Generator to Move Operations to South Holland
World Generator Co. and Equipment Parts Inc. will occupy a new 530 E. 162nd site in South Holland within three months doubling their space. World Generator rebuilds automotive parts and sells to wholesalers within 500 miles of Chicago with customers as far as Oklahoma and New Jersey.
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Paul van der Ploeg
World Generator
Chicago
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Roseland
Paul Vander Ploeg
Dave Vander Ploeg
Wooden Shoe Award Won At Field Day Event
The 344 group won the Wooden Shoe Award for best pack participation at Field Day held Saturday June 1 at South Halland Park. The Cubs and parents enjoyed games derby races and food with Carnival Theme. Harry Gilmore finished seventh in the Pinewood Derby Races.
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Voup Rack
South Halland Park
Cubs
Harry Gilmore
Carnival Time Set For Dalton July Celebration Parade
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department gears up for a large fourth of July fest July 2 through 7 with rides games prizes and nightly awards. The Independence Day Parade starts July 4 at 3 30 p.m. from 138th and Edbrooke to Lincoln then to the Carnival Grounds. Fire Chief Paul Ripley promises a record parade and 10 p.m. fireworks July 4. grand prize July 7 is a 1963 Ford Galaxie with water ball fights each night at Lake Victory 149th and Chicago. Lineup for the kiddy parade is 1 30 p.m. July 7 at Monroe and Chicago with prizes for best entries.
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Dalton
138Th
Edbrooke
Lincoln
Chicago St
Dalton Park
Paul Ripley
Don Clayton
Lake Victory
149Th
Chicago Sis
Riverdale
Monroe
Chicago Sts
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Kipley
Topping The News In SOUTH HOLLAND
South Holland events include an ice cream social June 26 sponsored by the Presbyterian Church Stewardship Committee, a 4H Club Annual Achievement program June 23 at McKinley School gym, and a Vacation Bible School open house June 21 at First Reformed and Calvary churches. Congregation and civic notices follow.
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South Holland Presbyterian Church
Cottage Grove
South Holland
McKinley School
First Reformed Church
Calvary Church
Dean Vander
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Dalton Volunteer Firemen
Sharon Pals
Harry Pals
Park
Russell
Thornridge
Sharon
Pointer Photo
Little Calumet
So. Holland
Stduo
Sk Ae
Duoe
Gt Voe
Flying J's
St. Jude
Tom Herman
Jim Norton
Tom Sweeney
Chuck
Doreen Corsello
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