Suburban Press Plans Parade of Progress in Chicago
The Suburban Press Foundation will host a Parade of Progress on Suburban Community Development in Chicago during fall 1961. President Robert Y. Paddock says the event will document and illustrate suburban growth and benefits, with an award for Most Progressive Suburban Community at a National Inference and Exposition. The foundation includes nine suburban publisher groups in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Suburban Press Foundation
Chicago
Robert Y. Paddock
Paddock
Thornridge High Hosts Record Hop March Fifteenth
Recording stars will appear at Thornridge High School for a record hop set for March 15 at 7 10 p.m in the gym. Student tickets bought at school are 75 cents, door price is one dollar. Public invited.
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Thornridge High School
Bible Films Gain Interest at Immanuel United Church
Living Christ Series by Cathedral Films draws members and non-members to Wednesday screenings at 7 30 p m during Lent in Dalton. March 8 features Discipleship and Return to Nazareth with scenes from the Sermon on the Mount the Lord's Prayer the choosing of the twelve and miraculous cures. Reverend Clifford A Woll says the films give a vivid impression of God's love in Jesus the Christ and invites the public to attend all showings.
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Living Christ
Cathedral Films
Immanuel United Church of Christ of
Dalton
Nazareth
Jesus
Clifford A. Woll
God
Christ
Pinta Fours Smorgasbord Set by Pinta Fours Club
The Pinta Fours will host their third annual Smorgasbord at the Pinta Clubhouse located at 418 W 138th Street on Sunday March 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations are handled by Ray Kuratnik Jack Ellis or Chuck Kenny with contact numbers VI 9-3484 VI 9-2011 and VI 9-1027. The event invites the public with reduced rates for children and emphasizes early reservations.
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Pinta
138Th Street
Ray Kuratnik
Jack Ellis
Chuck Kenny
Derby Car Races At Harvey Y
The Harvey YMCA Indian Guides hold their annual derby car races on March 10 at 7 30 p.m. at the ny. The group includes boys aged 6 to 10 and their fathers from the south suburban area. For more information call Doug Joslyn at VI 97656.
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Harvey ‘Y
Harvey Ymca Indian Guides
Doug Joslyn
District 149 Citizens Committee for Public Schools Call
Citizens Committee for the Public Schools seeks volunteers and asks interested residents to call Jack Waldorf at Vi 9-1209 to join.
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Dist
Citizens Committee For the Public Schools
Jack Waldorf
Seeks Reelection To School Board Of District 205
Mrs. Robert C. Pebworth of 14115 S Wabash Riverdale has announced her candidacy for a second three year term on the District 205 Board of Education which oversees Thornton Junior College and Thornridge high schools. Pebworth was first elected in 1958 and has lived in Riverdale since 1948.
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Robert C. Pebworth
Mary Marjorie
S. Wabash
Riverdale
District 205 Board of Education
Thornton Junior College
Thornton Township
Thornridge
Pebworth
District 205
Board of Education
Methodist Men Sponsor Sandridge Square Dance Event
The Methodist Men of Sandridge announce a square dance to be sponsored as part of their community program. Organizers seek local participation and anticipate a lively evening with music and dancing.
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Methodist Men
Methodist Men of the
Sandridge
Dolton Civilian Defense Meet Set At VFW Hall
Dolton Civilian Defense Group holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday March 7 at 8 15 p m at VFW Hall Chicago road off Sibley boulevard. Focused topics include fall out shelter construction and movies with detailed information on the radio communications network. Radiological and Radiation classes continue Wednesdays at Thornridge High School room 105 taught by Gene Opperm an.
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Dolton Civilian Defense Group
VFW Hall
Chicago Rd
Sibley Blvd
Thornridge High School
Gene Opperman
Church Square Dance Event Aims for New Participants
A church hosts a Saturday evening square dance on March 4 at 8 p.m. in the basement. The drive invites first time dancers, promising inclusive fun. The church sits at the Lincoln and Sibley intersection in Dolton.
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Lincoln
Sibley
Dolton
Lincoln Quote About Desperation and Faith
A concise reflection attributed to Abraham Lincoln notes being driven to his knees by the overwhelming conviction that there was nowhere else to turn. The statement emphasizes enduring faith amid deep personal crisis.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Mandel M. Bergsts
Leonard E. Lasker
Optometri
East 154Th St
Harvey
Ilinois St
Chicago Heights
Edison
Skyline
Rexall ‘Pharmacy
Cottage Grove
Film Service
Mike
Raggedy Ann
Rexall TV
Lambrecht’s Cheese
Rexall Meltamins JR
Chesty
Calvert’s Gin
Canfields Beverages
Pascal Celery
Sunshine Market
West 144Th St
Campbell
MR. G
Scott
Park Lane
Folger’s Coffee
Nehi
Dep
Cans
School Board OF Dist
Bill’s
Indiana Ave
Bill’s Camera Shop
Vustrom
Wyca-Fm
Haines-Craft
144Th
LaSalle Street
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