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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
4
Dolton fire officials reported extinguishing a prairie fire at the intersection of 146th Street and Blackstone Avenue in Dolton. Fire crews responded promptly to control the blaze. No injuries or cause details provided.
Registration for a Brookfield Zoo visit will be held in the Riverdale Fieldhouse on Wednesday June 26 from 10 to 11 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is one dollar per person. Parents may attend and all children underage must be with an adult. Buses depart the Fieldhouse at 10 39 a.m. on Wednesday.
The Women's Auxiliary at Vall Memorial Hospital closed its bridge marathon with a party in the hospital meeting room. Five groups competed. top winners included Mr and Mrs Verlon Braselion South Holland first in group C, Mr and Mrs Jay Brown River Date second, and Mr and Mrs E Brink South Holland first in group D. The auxiliary plans another marathon starting next October. interested players may contact Mrs A J Haines Jr at VIO8-5143.
The Tri City Leaders troop showcases merit badges, monthly overnights, a two week summer camp at Shagimac State Park in Jasonville Indiana, and historical hikes. Parents praise Scoutmaster Deegan for five years of leadership with Delton Calumet City Burnham youths and his awards for brotherhood and community service.
Riverdale police report a spare tire and wheel were taken from the trunk of an 1861 car parked near 137th and Cliniois streets. The vehicle is owned by Robert Cadieux of 15320 S Evers, Dolton.
The notice promotes Bill's Camera Shop at 14224 Indiana Ave offering black and white film developing with 24 hour service for six days a week. Contact WT 1-1440.
John Peters son of Mr and Mrs T J Peters of Riverdale Illinois has been initiated into The Press Club an honorary society at the Colorado School of Mines Golden Colorado and has been elected Assistant Business Manager of The Oredigger the official school publication.
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