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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
2
Dolton fire department extinguished a prairie fire at the intersection of 146th Street and Blackstone Avenue in Dolton, preventing spread to nearby properties and vegetation. Firefighters contained the blaze after swift response and no injuries reported.
New seat and back options available for kitchen or dinette chairs at a low price. Upgrade your dining area with durable upholstery and comfortable support.
Registration for the Brookfield Zoo trip is set for Monday in the Auderdale path fieldhouse. On Wednesday June 28 buses depart from the fieldhouse at 11:00 am. cost is one dollar per person. Parents may attend. children age five and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The event wrapped up at Memorial Hospital with five groups fielding players. Winners include Ver lon Braselton and partner from South Holland first in group C, Jay Brown and partner from Riverdale second in group C, and FE Brank from South Holland first in group T. Organizers plan a new marathon starting next October, contact Mrs A d Haines Jr at Vi 9 5145.
The Tri City Leaders troop 374 highlights merit badges across 15 fields totaling 105. They run a monthly overnight trek and a two week summer camp at Shagi mae State Park Jasonville Indiana. Scoutmaster Deegan, born in Chicago, received multiple honors including the James M Yard Brotherhood Award.
Riverdale police report a spare tire and wheel missing from the trunk of a 1961 automobile near 137th and Hanois streets. The vehicle is owned by Robert Cadeux of 15320 Evers, Dolton.
Advertisement for Bill's Camera Shop offering black and white film developing with 24 hour service six days weekly. Located at 14224 Indiana Ave, contact VI 1-1440.
John Peters son of Mr and Mrs T J Peters of Riverdale Illinois has been initiated into The Press Club honorary society at the Colorado School of Mines Golden Colorado He has been elected Assistant Business Manager of The Gredigger the official school publication
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