Are We Culturally Underprivileged Conference Sparks Debate
Thornton Junior College reports on a Washington conference by the National Committee for Support of the Public Schools. Speakers include Secretary Celebreeze, Harold W. Taylor, Theodore W. Schultz, and Mark C. Schinnerer. They discuss budget needs and the impact of education on lifetime earnings and democracy.
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Cleveland
Kennedy
Congress
Schultz
Schinnerer
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Dolton Civic Theatre to stage Philadelphia Story May 24 25
The Dolton Civic Theatre will present The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry at Thorndridge High School auditorium located at 147th and Cottage Grove Dolton on May 24 and 25. Norman Wiegel of Bremen Township High School directs with a cast including Patricia O Bryan Bill Craiz Bob Shannon Charles Bierne Bette Howes JoAnn Zikas and more. Proceeds benefit Riverdale Dolton Library Trust. Tickets $30 and available from group members or by calling 849-986
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Dolton
Dalog
Norman Wiegel
Bremen Township
Midlothian
Wiegel
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Wallace
Chicago
Michigan
New York
Patricia O Bryan
Ingleside
Bill Craiz
Hammond Bob Shannop
Grant Dolton
Charles Bierne
Harvey
JoAnn Zikas
Kimbaik- Bette Howes
Clark Jack Kompate
University Sandt -Rhar
Dalton Civie Theatre
Riverdale-Dolton
Furst
Dolton Civic Theatre Group
Riverdale Bank Offers Home Improvement Loans
Riverdale Bank in Riverdale, Indiana, provides home improvement loans from 500 to 3500 dollars with terms up to five years. Loans help families finance garages, additions, roofing, brickwork, and outdoor renovations, enabling immediate upgrades and landscaping projects for new homeowners.
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Riverdale Bank
Indiana
Riverdale
Laiome
Farees
Dolton Civil Defense drives for warning system funds
A Dolton village bid for a modern warning system receives support from the Civil Defense Director Donald E Cleghorn. The plan aims to raise about 12 000 dollars with a 2 500 dollar village fund and a Federal matching grant. The campaign urges every family to contribute while noting existing installations.
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Leona Mangnus
Pointer
Riverdale
Clinois
Mangnus
Civil Defense Organization
Dolton
Dalton C.D
Dolton Civil Defense Organization
Donald E Cleghorn
Registration For Fall Term At Thornton JC
Thornton Junior College opens fall term registration with preregistration for current students concluded May 3. Week dedicated to students from Thornton and Thorrridge High Schools planning to attend next fall. Out of district applicants register May 14 and May 16 afternoons.
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Thornton Junior College
Lee Dulgar
Thornton
Thorrridge
Registration Advisers Offer Counseling During All Periods
April students are placed on a waiting list while curriculum advisers remain available for counseling sessions throughout all registration periods to assist in course selections and planning.
Muscular Dystrophy Awards Dinner Acknowledges Volunteer Leaders
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will honor South and Southeast campaign volunteer leaders at an awards dinner May 23 at 6 30 p.m. in Riverdale Village Hall. Chairmen of door to door and canister programs receive recognition. Silvertone Band of Markham will perform. threefold program reports research patient services and education. Local residents merchants and firms support the event.
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The
Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc
Village Hall
Riverdale
Greater
Chicago
Silver Tone Band
Markham
Fireside Chats on Nature Rhythm Part 2
A reflection on nature’s yearly rebirth and its silent, steady work. The essay asks whether life offers renewed potential beyond materialism and urges balancing work with rest, study with meditation, and daily quiet time to restore rhythm. It compares nature’s quiet growth with human restlessness and seeks practical applications.
District 148 Board Plans For Future Programs
The District No. 148 Board will continue two monthly meetings with one devoted to educational matters. A May 13 report covered the ungraded primary program in some elementary schools. Florence Bennett described the program and its comparison to the traditional graded system. Margie Beem outlined a two tract reading program for the new junior high at Roosevelt School. Citizens are invited to attend regular meetings at Lincoln School.
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Riverdale
Illinois
Dolton
Coolige
Tumsel
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
United States
Dalton Civic Defense
Dalton
National Committee On Radiation Protection and Measurements
Board of Education
Margie Beem
Roosevelt School
Lincoln School
Lincoln Ave
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Sulinnta YS
Home Newspapers of America
Suburban Press and Radio Association
Indiana Avenue
Clinoia
Cook County
Pointer Publications
Dolton Civic Theatre
Crossford
A. C. Gordon
Abraham
Iidi
Lee Glib
UNIO
Ipik
Ala Tacehorees
Petty Cash
Militaryfleet
Trepostnor
Thornton JC
Sylvania
Gue
Dean’s TV
Tis
Paul D_ Rizzo
Dist
Grace Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Eisenhower School
159Th Pt
Minerva South Holland
Hil
Ping
Wholehouse
Public Service Company
Commonwealth Edison Company
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