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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
7
The plan assigns both men and women in service to operate fuel points at existing airfields if home bases fail. It relies on reservists capable of refueling and returning fighters to action with community cooperation. Major Martha and his wife Shirley are parents to Mary Beth, 14, and Jeanne, 6.
Major Albert J. Martha of Riverdale Illinois has been appointed supply Staff Officer to the 8570th Air Force Reserve Recovery Group at O'Hare. Lt. Col. Strenger announces Martha, a 19 year veteran who served in the Pacific and Berlin Airlift, will assist in supervising three Reserve Recovery squadrons at Rockford Rock Island and Midway Airport. The program aims to establish air fields nationwide as part of the recovery mission.
Dennis L. Lentz USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Lentz, of Riverdale, is aboard the USS Yorktown out of Long Beach California. The vessel joined 20 First Fleet ships bound for Hawaii to relieve sister ships in the Far East. The First and Seventh Fleets guard Free World trade routes across the vast Pacific Ocean.
Marine Pvt Gary E. Giese son of Mr and Mrs Walter P Giese of 14827 State St Dalton Til is scheduled to complete four weeks individual combat training Oct 20 at the Second Infantry Training Regiment Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif The training is given to each new leatherneck upon completion of recruit training to widen his knowledge of infantry.
Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Dolton Park fieldhouse hosts teen dances for 7th and 8th graders in the Dolton Park District. The Dolton Park District sponsors supervision and music at no cost, with 85 to 126 youngsters attending each week, many bringing their own records to dance to.
Training covers tactics scouting and patrol planning first aid military explosives defensive positions and crew served weapons firing. After infantry combat end marines join units of the first Marine Force or transfer to a service school for specialized technical instruction.
Private April S Jolgren daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley M Jolgren completed eight weeks of basic training at the Women s Army Corps Center Fort McClellan Alabama Oct 12 She studied Army history traditions administrative and supply procedures map reading first aid and military justice and took aptitude tests to guide her future Army specialty She will stay at the fort for typing and clerical training A 1961 Thornridge High School graduate
Marine Pvt James E Hawker son of Mr and Mrs Eldon J Hawker of Riverdale Dl completed four weeks individual combat training on Oct 20 at the Second Infantry Training Regiment Camp Pendleton Calif in California during his training assignment
Marine Pvt. Marshall E. Brown Jr son of Mr and Mrs Marshall E Brown of 137278 Parnell Ave Riverdale DL is scheduled to complete four weeks individual combat training the report notes his training period and family address for the local notice.
Village residents appeal to the board to curb sidewalk bicycle clutter seen during lunch hours and after school. Attorney Herbert Zor warns parents may be liable for injuries from bikes obstructing walks. Trustee Selvig notes a local business offered a bicycle rack to ease the issue.
The Harvey Memorial YMCA offers a Pre Christmas swimming course for children aged 4 to 7. The 10 session program runs Wednesdays and Fridays starting November 13 at 3:15 PM, 45 minutes each, for children at least 42 inches tall. Instructors are YMCA and Red Cross certified. Fees are 10 dollars for members and 5 dollars for non members. Registration at the Harvey Memorial YMCA 178 East 155th Street Harvey EDison 1 6500.
On October 27 at the Second Infantry Training Regiment Camp Pendleton California recruits began combat training to ensure proficiency in infantry tactics scouting and patrolling first aid military explosives defensive positions and crew served weapons firing upon completion of recruit training
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