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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
8
In a reflective look back, the Dalton Riverdale South Holland Pointer marks 46 years since its 1907 start. Founders Tom and John Kinney pursued a daily Thursday edition for 10,600 subscribers, delivering news, features, and ads for Tri City residents and community progress.
May 23 and 24 mark Poppy Days with Paul Gall Post and Unit 303 volunteers urging wear of the red cloth poppy. The piece recalls poppies from France and Belgium and their meaning as a tribute to World War I and II heroes and disabled veterans.
A letter from Alva H. Stirn reports a 83 patient cancer delegation returning from Washington urging Congress to prevent a June 7 ban on Krebiozen. They seek a fair test and continued drug supply, detailing patients from many states who have seen life-prolonging effects.
The Dalton Methodist Church held a 1 a.m. service on Sunday May 19 to confirm the 1963 Confirmation Class. Seventeen graduates including Judy Bogenschneider Linda Carrico George Guaid Raymond Flanagin Donna Jolgren Noel Jolgren Karen Johnson Jimmy Melin William Nix Mary L Parks Kathy Pearson Linda Pfotenhauer Nancy Renje Deborah Shutter William Wilson and Jeanne Wise joined church membership. The Women's Society of Christian Service meets May 23 in Asbury Hall at 7 30 p.m. with officers to be installed. The class roster includes David Ahrens Carole Anerson Karin Ballard Sandra Barbuch William Blomquist Jeffrey Bowse Paul Burk Janet Dertz Dana Erickson Charles Frederick Donette Goetz Charles Hires Doris Johnson Charles Kasha John Keisler Janice Lorenzen Kathy Monthie Bruce Mullen Martin Nickels Keith Nuss Mary Helen Patrick Robert Peron Stephen Pechos William Pugh Barry Stromberg Forrest Struven John Oige Tom Townsend Lynne Wattenbarger Linda Williams Lucille Williams Daniel Wunderlich Deborah Younker.
Grace EUB Church in Dalton lists a May 24 Youth Fellowship gathering at Barbara Guilkinson residence 15555 Orchid Dr South Holland with Felix Chen leading. Pastor W D Payne will preach May 26 on Have You Seen Any Miracles Lately at 11 am. Sunday School at 10. Miss Lillian Rank of Dalton appointed records clerk for talking points toward Summer Camp Tuition. Our Savior's Lutheran in Riverdale will hold Confirmation on May 26 with part of class confirmed at 9 20 am.
Mrs John Novak of Calumet City informs Waterman and Berger parents that Caroline Sibley will become a junior high for the 1963 64 school year. Seventh and eighth graders from Waterman and Berger will attend. She serves as publicity chairman and looks forward to working with The POINTER.
The Community Reformed Church invites members and friends to the Memorial Day picnic at Thornton Woods. Activities include a 10:30 a.m. baseball game between the Consistory men and church laymen, a 12:30 p.m. meal, games with prizes, free pop and ice cream for children, and a Mystery Object hunt with a prize.
The document proclaims a commitment to report only the facts and the factual context behind events without editorial slant in news columns while reserving opinion for the dedicated editorial pages. It emphasizes fairness, honesty, and community cooperation with other outlets.
The Harvey Memorial YMCA will run an eight week day camp from 9 am to 5 pm this summer. College trained leaders will supervise children who have completed second grade and up. Activities include swimming, crafts, hikes, nature study, cookouts, and trips. All may enroll 1 to 8 weeks.
A speech outlines a full day of work, play, study, rest and love. It champions work as life’s blessing and driver of character development. The speaker promises future discussion on the merits of play, study, rest and love.
The Harvey Memorial YMCA offers eight week Tiny Tots gymnastics courses for ages 4 to 7 starting the week of June 17. James Heffernan teaches one hour weekly sessions focusing on tumbling trampoline and rings under Howard L. Moody supervision at 178 East 155th Harvey.
The St Paul Lutheran School Parent Teacher League held its May 8 meeting to elect and install officers for the 1963 64 term. Elected were Mrs Matthias Ruisz Jr president Mrs Ernest Bielenberg vice president Mrs Stuart Putnam treasurer and Mrs William Peters secretary. E O Haase, former teacher and organist, entertained with organ selections after the meeting.
Emerson Bouchard of Riverdale has been appointed to the KIP student council president's cabinet for the 1963 64 school year at Thornton Township High School.
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