Renner Named New Pointer Business Manager in Riverdale
Chuck Renner, longtime official photographer for Riverdale and Dalton police, and active community member, is named business manager for The Pointer. His son Tom will assist on photo assignments. Renner covered major local incidents including the 7th Street car disaster and the Lake Victory Marino case, earning recognition in national magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPI News
National Press Photographers Association
Winds Press Photographers Association
Renner
Riverdale
Dalton
Dolton
Lottie
Chuck
The
Whiting Corp
Harvey
John
Hubbard Electric Co
Tom
Thornton High School
Pointer
Chicago
62Nd
IHB
Marino
Lake Victory
Mr. Renner
Advertising Manager Carl Nolte Takes Charge At The Pointer
Carl Nolte appointed advertising manager for The Pointer to lead display ads promos and artwork for the Riverdale Delton South Holland area. The 26 year old Harvey native with Sears Roebuck and newspaper ad experience emphasizes a modern approach to local advertising and calls Viking 9 1800 for contact.
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Carl Nolte
Pointer
Riverdale- Delton
South Holland
Carl
Trux
Pointer I
Harvey
Thornton Township High School
Sears Roebuck & Co
63Rd and Halsted
Chicago
107Th Street
League of Women Voters Weigh School Financing Plans
The League of Women Voters of Riverdale Dalton set a March 21 meeting at Roosevelt School Dolton to study local school financing. Chair Risberg and deputies review costs sources tax shares and relate referenda for districts 133 and 149. Social hosts from Riverdale will welcome attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters of
Riverdale-Dalton
John Bishberg
Ilinois
Illinois
Harold Biebel
Raymond Evans
Alex Sinila
Dalton
Fred Goodman
Riverdale
Risberg
Roosevelt School
Dolton
William Metro
Joseph Ferguson
Thornton High Scores Highlight National Math Contest
Thousands of U S and Canadian high school students took a uniform exam. John McConnell of Riverdale won first among 49 Thornton participants, with John Patterson of Riverdale and Jack Reaugh of Dalton tying for second. McConnell earned a pin from the Mathematics Association of America. The top three Thornton entrants advance to state and national contests. Miss Viola Seebach led prep sessions after school for nine weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
John McConnell
Riverdale
John Patterson
Jack Reaugh
Dalton
McConnell
Mathematics Association of America
THS
Viola Seebach
Thornton
Math Department
Miss Seebach
Tom Renner
John
Jack) Reaugh
Thornton High School
Chornton
Three Acme Steel workers mark 95 years of service
March is anniversary month for three Acme Steel Company employees in Riverdale Illinois. Paul C Demick finishes 35 years and receives a gold pin a 21 jewel watch and a 100 cash award. John Kainrath and Rudolph Kainrath each reach 30 years with gold pins and 100 cash awards.
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South Side
Acme Steel Company
Riverdale
Illinois
Paul C. Demick
East 136Th Street
Demick
John Kainrath
Wentworth Avenue
Rudolph Kainrath
School Street
Detective Story to be staged by Homewood Players
The Homewood Players present Detective Story at Homewood Village auditorium on May 6 and 7. Bill Smith of Calumet City and Ken Row of Thornton play the policeman and reporter in this intense drama about an obsessed detective’s battle against evil. The group’s last show drew strong crowds and tickets can be arranged by calling Barbara Paasch at Dewey 5-2007.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood Players
Homewood Village
Bill Smith
State Line
Calumet City
Ken Row
East Arrowhead
Thornton
Smith
Lou Brady
Joe Feinson
Jim McLeod
Barbara Paasch
Spencer Relief Corps Meets Tomorrow
Spencer Relief Corps G W Spencer No 279 will hold its regular meeting Friday March 18 at 2 p m aspner Peacock presiding Clara Neath to head serving committee Members to sew cancer pads at 10 a m in Riverdale Village hall Installation occurred March 4 for Adele Stutarism Ida Matz and Minnie Button Esther Peacock installed Charter draped in memory of Katherine Struven Nellie Winter in charge of serving committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspner Peacock
G. W. Spencer
Woman's Relief Corps
Clara Neath
Riverdale
Adele Stutarism
Ida Matz
Minnie Button
Esther Peacock
Katherine Struven
Nellie Winter
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Villa Nova
Tri City-Hamm’s
Brown Funeral Home
Shapm Dave's
Wiekee Hires Shoes
Lin' Plumbing & Heating
Dell's
Acme Tavern
Rose Cartage
Hi-Lo
the Hardware
Zog’s
E. Metevia
S. Bock
American Red Cross Fund
Dolton Fund
Edward Robinson
c/o
First National Bank
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale Fund
Oscar A. Hines
Edbrooke Ave
Riverdale 27
Ill
South Holland Fund
Willis Gouwens
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
South Park Ave
South Holland, Ill
First Trust & Savings Bank of
First National Bank of
Acme Steel
Body & Frame Shop
Dolton Body & Frame Shop
Greenwood Road
Viking
Homewood
Spencer Relief Corps
Lansing
Torrence Ave
Oni
Cobbies
Brac Ree
Dren’s Shoes
Lia Jini
East
154Th Street
Edison
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