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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
3
The Pointer Teel aged 70 of 14153 Dearborn Street died March 10 1960 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Riverdale police investigated and an attending physician pronounced him dead. oxygen and medical aid were provided but could not revive him.
Edward C. Norris, airman apprentice USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Norris of South Holland Illinois, departed San Francisco February 6 aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ranger for a six month tour with the U S Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific. Ranger the largest flattop in the Pacific, was transferred from the Atlantic Fleet in June 1958 and is now on her second Far East cruise.
Kappa Delta South Suburban Alumni Association plans a gathering Monday March 4 at 8 30 p m at 321 Gentry Park Forest hosted by Mrs How ard Morris Co hostesses Mrs T D Kern A reading by Mrs Carlo Drew Nominating committee members Mrs Gerald Donnelly Mrs Jack Crouse and Mrs Martin Bang will present officers slate New Kappa Deltas invited by calling Mrs Jack Crouse Pilgrim 6 3978 Kerry Shipley 28 of Thornton Ill suffered a fall at Sims Trucking Co was taken to St Francis hospital for observation
Bob Goers wins the role of detective James McLeod in the Homewood Players upcoming Detective Story to be staged May 6 and 7 at the Homewood Village Auditorium. Cast includes Riverdale Dalton area residents and Riverdale-Dalton players with Goers directing past shows.
The Roseland Auxiliary of the American Leprosy Mission will meet on Tuesday March 15 at 1 30 p m at the Gano Reformed L echeurch 117th and Perry Avenue A new fim Pioneers at Prasop sook will be shown The host church will provide special music and will serve refreshments
Lowvale Lodge 1139 AF AM will meet at Lowvale Masonic Temple 14067 Lincoln Delton tonight at 7 30 p m Refreshments served The Junior Past Master's dinner is set for Thursday March 17 at Adrians restaurant 42nd and Torrence contact Harold Mata Edison 1 7559 or William Luber sky Viking 9 6763 for reservations
Army Pvt. Robert A. Fleming, 24, completed eight weeks of advanced missile training February 19 at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He becomes a crewman on the Corporal surface to surface missile. Fleming, son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Fleming, Riverdale, graduated Thornt on Township High School in Harvey in 1954.
A Thnrne fen Junier report lists local students achieving high averages during periods of 12 or more semester hours. Freshmen two point six to two point nine nine include Linda Tanner Morris K Scheringa Jean W Anderson Audrey Ann Ant hovi and more. Sophomores with high averages include Donald R Hanschiman William G Mason Mario Van DerAa and others.
The Waterman PTA meeting on Tuesday March 15 at 7 45 p m will feature Martin David Dubin of Roosevelt University as guest speaker. He will discuss safety and civil defense and topics on disarmament international politics and American foreign policy.
Ta Martino topped the Delian Bowl Thursday night in Joliet State Tournament singles with 224 166 170 for 560 series and 690 with handicaps. Doris Swenson and Ethel Schmidt also earned money in the Dolton Bowl Tournament, with Dovrig posting 616 and Ethel 614 series.
Dolton volunteer fire department battled a fire at an unoccupied house on 1025 East 156th Street on March 3. Fire damage totaled about $100 after wooden frames on a stairway ignited the front door.
In a March 3 1960 Pointer item Baender of South Holland denies any truth to a challenge regarding show removal. He states his aim is to serve the public and asks the paper to publish his reply in the next issue, signing at 17813 Wausau Ave.
Ivandale Girl Scouts announce seeking applicants for day camp counselors. At the last month’s meeting neighborhood chairman Mrs Duerche Corselo said camp sites and times are finalized. Scouts request American flags and volunteers to contact Corselo at Vikin.
Entries to close for the Riverdalee Ivanhoe Pack Districts Table Kemiss Tournament on Saturday March 12. Entry blanks cover all age groups for tournament to be held March 21 22 23 24 at Ivanhoe Park. Obtain blanks at Ivanhoe Park field house or by calling Viking 4667 for information.
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