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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1953

Page

3

Scouting Brownie Troop 286 Ivanhoe Committee Meeting

Brownie Troop 286 of Ivanhoe held a Friday afternoon committee meeting on March 6 at leader Mrs. Harold Hoeebel's home. Attendees included co-leader Mrs. Anton Pavlak and members Mrs. A. Armstrong Mrs. Roy Gall and Mrs. Richard Severs. absentees were Mrs. E. Clem Mrs. V. D. Harms and Mrs. R. Strattman.

Brownie Ivanhoe Harold Hoeebel Anton Pavlak A. Armstrong Roy Gall Richard Severs E. Clem V. D. Harms R. Strattman

Brownie Troop 344 Elects New Officers at Ivanhoe Meeting

Brownie Troop 344 of Ivanhoe met Friday afternoon March 6 at the Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church. New officers elected include Cheryl Nelson president Linda Munson secretary Pamela Palmer treasurer Roberta Fritz scribe Pamela Enghe color bearer Cynthia Shilling and Jay Meyer color guard. The girls worked on plaques and Cheryl Corrie served refreshments.

Brownie Troop Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church Cheryl Nelson Linda Munson Pamela Palmer Roberta Fritz Pamela Enghe Cynthia Shilling Jay Meyer Charlene Corrie

Girl Scouts Open House Marks 41st Birthday

South Cook County Council invites families to an Open House on Sunday March 18 from 1 to 4 at 15306 Center Ave Harvey. The council serving area south of Chicago celebrates five years with displays of Scout achievements and activities for more than 5000 Scouts in 300 troops.

U.S South Cook

Open House invites to view Scout Council headquarters

President Mrs. W. O. Keneipp of Oak Lawn urges all to visit the Inter community Council headquarters for an Open House. The event showcases a five year history of the Council's activities and explains the Scouting program to attendees.

W. O. Keneipp Oak Lawn

Ginger Girls Meet at Ivanhoe Church on March 4

Brownie Troop 286 gathered at the Ivanhoe Methodist Church on Wednesday March 4. The Ginger Girls worked on scrapbooks for the Thomson Clinic, enjoyed refreshments prepared by Marcelene Curtis, formed a friendship circle, and ended with their closing song.

Ivanhoe Methodist Church Thomson Clinic Marcelene Curtis

Brownie Troop 343 Welcomes New Co Leader

Brownie Troop 343 met February 28 at Ivanhoe Methodist Church. Mrs Richard Lincoln resigned as co leader and former committee member Mrs A C McGeath was welcomed as new co leader. Troop 344 joined for games and a night circle. March 6 officers elected president Jane McGeath secretary Lyrin Perlman treasurer Lesley Raether. Judy Barker provided refreshments. Scrapbooks for Cook County Hospital Children’s Ward nearing completion.

Ivanhoe Methodist Church Richard Lincoln A. C. McGeath Lesley Raether Jane McGeath Lyrin Perlman Judy Barker Cook County Hospital

Blue and Gold Dinner for Scout Troop 296 at Franklin School

The annual Blue and Gold dinner for Cub Scout Pack 290 was held at Franklin School on Friday February 27. Scouts and leaders gathered to celebrate the pack's milestones and achievements.

Blue & Gold Cub Scout Pack Franklin School

Dalton Cub Scout Gala a Big Night for Families

More than 225 parents and children attended the event hosted by Dalton scouting. Mr and Mrs V Howard gave the invocation and benediction. Webelos led by Les Ernest and Jim Cioni performed with Walter Wells and Dick Curtis assisting. Den 2 won the 100 percent attendance award at the banquet table. Plans finalized for the Mardi Gras gala March 27 at Franklin School. Public invited for games, side shows and refreshments.

V. Howard Dalton Methodist Church Les Ernest Jim Cioni Walter Wells Dalton Troop 222 Dick Curtis Pokagon Trails Den 2 Franklin School

Brownie Troop 339 Plans 75 Hospital Tray Favors

Brownie Troop 339 met last Tuesday at leader Mrs G Polo's home. After dues and attendance the girls began making 75 favors for Ingalls Memorial Hospital trays for patients next Sunday, then played games and closed with the Brownie Smile Song. Ten members include Barbara Polo Karen Tuggle Juanita Moreno Silvia Hughes Carolyn James Donna Lynn Williams Donna Virgil Jane Blessing Sue Snyder Doris Thompson co led by Mrs C Snyder.

G. Polo Ingalls Memorial Hospital Barbara Polo Karen Tuggle Juanita Moreno Silvia Hughes Carolyn James Donna Lynn Williams Donna Virgil Jane Blessing Sue Snyder Doris Thompson C. Snyder

Pinochle Contest Awards Noted with Player Prizes

Paul Gall hosts a pinochle event with door prize Ann More and second prize Roylee Pringer. Scores list Elizabeth Van Dyke first with 8777, Nan Reinemeyer 570, Pearl Van Dyke 7970, and Claire among participants.

Ann More Roylee Pringer Elizabeth van Dyke Nan Reinemeyer Pearl van Dyke Claire

Pointer Club Announces March Meeting and Skit Night

The Pointer club lists members and officers including Frieda Middleborn and Helene Heitman with scores, names a Queen and King winners, and notes the next meeting on March 18 at 8 p.m. A short business meeting precedes a skit What No Vacation directed by Ed Bell featuring Claude Baker, Robert Dalenberg, Donald Adams, Ray Dawson, A C McGeath, Henry Noetzel and Donald Doubt. After the skit, a prize professional act will be presented, with refreshments by Mrs Yates and Mrs Markmnas.

Ed Bell Claude Baker Robert Dalenberg Donald Adams Ray Dawson A. C. McGeath Henry Noetzel Donald Doubt

Roosevelt P T A Fathers Present Shit What No Vacation

Roosevelt P T A fathers plan a lively event titled What! No Vacation presenting a humorous skit performance at Ivanhoe school. The program aims to entertain families while promoting PTA activities and community involvement.

Roosevelt P.T.A

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