St Francis Hospital Joins Diabetic Tests Campaign
St Francis Hospital Blue Island will participate in National Diabetic Week offering free urine tests. Last year the lab conducted over 100 tests and found one new diabetic. Volunteers from the Ladies Auxiliary run the information desk and assist with clerical work. Results go to the National Diabetic Association. Bring a urine sample to the hospital on Tuesday November 17 between 9 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Agnes Maureen
National
Secretarial Seminar At Calumet Club Draws Hundreds
Several hundred secretaries office personnel teachers and students gathered at the Calumet Country Club for a Saturday seminar. Speakers included Virginia Schrade on money sense Isabelle Ballinger on the secretary and human relations Dr Frederick Weiss on emotional stability and Earl Nightingale on the strangest secret in the world with notes on individual achievement and avoiding crowd conformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Calumet Country Club
Governor’s Highway
Virginia Schrade
Federal Savings and Loan Associaton
Chicago
Isabelle Ballinger
R. R. Street & Co., Inc
Frederick Weiss
Roy Krick
Earl Nightingale
South ‘Holland
Omitted mine plant plans in Riverdale metal works
A fragmented report notes a Riverdale plant project involving ferroalloy facilities and a planned wall structure. It mentions equipment, exothermic processes, and a goal to increase efficiency with a target completion around January 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omium Mining
WEY
Riverdale
Wall House Equipa
Riverdale Woman Reunites with Sister in California After Seven Years
A Riverdale resident, Robert E. Duffer, traveled to California to join sister Lyn Crowe for a television reunion. The pair, graduates of Township High, had not seen each other in seven years, and the event stirred memories of life and work in their earlier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Duffer
E. Court
Riverdale
California
Duffer
Crowe
Lyn
Lutheran ALCW Panel Discussion Sets Book Talk
The Lutheran ALCW and panel discussion in South Holland features a discussion on the book The Stewardess. Hosts include Mrs Gustafson and Mrs Trojan with panelists Bertha Schultz and Edith Wing Trojan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Lutheran Alcw
Akte
Bochelman
Chultz
Bertha ‘Nelson
Pringson
Edith Wi
Future Teachers Hold Workshop Meeting at Thornton Township
Illinois Association of Future Frennest Ameriek members from Thornton Township high school joined a regional conference at Lyons Township High School South Campus in Western Springs. About 175 students and sponsors gathered for a “Quest for Quality” workshop featuring a symposium on special education and music by the LYEHS Little Choir and Ken Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association of Future Frennest Ameriek
Thornton Township High School
Lafita
Lyons Townships High School
South
Western Springs
Tllinois
P. Zimdars
Lyons Township High School
Lyehs
Little Choir
Ken Bowen
Lewis Martin
LaGrange Area
Pat Gallaher
Cornelia Carlton
Tona Shaffer
Geraldine Sekete
Judy Swigest
Alvinetta Roberson
Ann Fylet
Chicago area housing permits fall to decade low in October
The Chicago area issued 2,480 building permits in October, 29 percent below October 1959. City permits dropped 33 percent, suburbs 13 percent, and unincorporated areas 30 percent, with the seasonally adjusted rate at 35,042 housing units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhema Ateome Monty High
Chicago Area
Chicagoland Area
Pee Ag
Pool Bond Holders Meeting Planned for Dolton Pool
The Dolton Riverdale Civic Swimming Pool Association schedules a meeting for bond holders on Tuesday November 24 at 8 30 p.m. in the Lincoln School auditorium Dolton to review financial progress and related pool matters All bond applicants urged to attend and notices mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton — Riverdale Civic Swimming Pool Association
Lincoln School
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Me&e
Association
Dalton Bowl
Ronald Crane
Arthur Dillner
Hugo M. McClure Associates
Dolton - Riverdale Civic Swimming Association
P.O. Box
Dolton, Ilinois
Suburban Gardeners Plan Evening Meeting
The Suburban Gardeners will meet tonight at eight o clock to make Christmas decorations. Attendance inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Frank Pyznski at Edison 19066.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pyznski
Edison
Riv. Firemen's Auxiliary Announces Officers
The Riverdale Volunteer Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary sent three delegates to the Milnois Firemen's Association convention in Carbondale TL on October 20 21 and 22. Attendees include Alice Altringer Laura Diehl and Ethel Schmidt. New officers are Helene Natonley Alice Kole Mary Jeske Joan Garavagella Bobbie Paulsen and Winnie Easterday. Board of Directors names are Florence Gailliaert Ethel Schmidt Harriet Oudestyn Gwendolyn Sanders Vera Watson Eva Wheeler and sponsors Stanley M. Clausom and Richard A. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Volunteer Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary
Milnois Firemen’s Association
Carbondale
Alice Altringer
Laura Diehl
Ethel Schmidt
State Auxiliary
the Haven
Crab Orchard Lake
Granite City State Park
Bobbie Paulsen
Harvey
Alice Alteringer
Riverdale
Winnie Easterday
Crete
National Tea reports record four week sales in 60 year history
H. V. McNamara announced a record all time high in four week sales ending October 10 1959 at 66 590 903 up 5 841 014 or 9 61 percent from a year earlier. Year to date sales through October 10 1959 totaled 631 540 059 versus 588 210 939 in 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McNamara
Presdent
National Tea Co
Ocoberber
National
Chicago
Yankee Gospel Tabernacle Anniversary Event Plans
Yankee Gospel Tabernacle marks its 6th anniversary with a 3 p.m. service on November 22 led by Dr. Torrey M. Johnson and a 7 p.m. program featuring Dr. Gene McGee and a music staff. The church at 144th Street and Wallace Avenue, Riverdale, Illinois hosts invited guests and supporters, with a farewell party for members and spouses on November 21 at Martin Walkerly Hall, 13560 Indiana Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Gospel Tabernacle
Torrey M. Johnson
D.D
Youth For Christ International
Midwest Church of Chicago
Minois
Northern Baptist Seminary
Wheaton College
Tohnson
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
Wheton College
Bob Jones Universty
Northwestern Schools
Royal Geographic Society
Gene McGee
Chicagoland Youth For Christ
Tabernacle
144Th Street
Wallace Avenue
Riverdale
Ilinois
Martin Walkerly
Indiana Avenue
Baby Swallows Aspirins and Receives Emergency Care
Billy S. Pagen, 274, of 14845 Edbrooke Avenue Dalton, was treated at Tagalls Memorial hospital after swallowing 30 aspirins on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy S. Pagen
Edbrooke Avenue
Dalton
Tagalls Memorial Hospital
Passenger Injured in Chicago Area Traffic Collisions
Laura Resdahl of 3125 South Park Avenue Chicago was treated at Ingalls Memorial Hospital after her car collided with Hazel Rentner of Paw Paw Michigan at Route 6 and State Street with Resdahl having the green light. Rosdahl was southbound on State Street. A separate crash at Sibley Boulevard and State Street involved Philip Panela of Calumet City and Louis Gillespie of Chicago after a rear impact on November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Resdahl
South Park Avenue
Chicago
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Philip Panela
Calumet City
Louis Gillespie
Sibley Boulevard
State Street
Funeral services for Dr Edward Veld in South Holland
Dr Edward Veld 71 of 165th and Vincennes South Holland died Tuesday at home after a long illness. Born July 5 1888 he lived in the area all his life and practiced veterinary medicine. Funeral services Saturday at DeYoung Funeral Home 16056 South Park Avenue at 1 pm with Rev Theos Zandstra officiating. Interment Oaklawn cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Viola Van Dam two grandchildren and brother Dr Nick Weld. Wife Jennie preceded him in death in 195?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Veld
Vincennes
South Holland
Dr Veld
First Reformed Church of
DeYoung
South Park Avenue
Theos. Zandstra
Oaklawn
Viola van Dam
Nick Weld
Jennie
Paul Gall Post to Hold Turkey Shoot and Dance
The Paul Gall Post 303 American Legion will host its annual Turkey Shoot and Dance on Saturday November 21 at the post home 600 W 138th Street. Post Commander Bob Podgomy, the event chairman, says cash prizes and many turkeys will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
303
American Legion
Post
138Th Street
Bob Podgomy
18 state chain opens stores across eleven ranch areas
The company reports 18 state food chain operates in eleven ranch areas with one to five stores per area. Of 49 new supermarkets opened, 68 outmoded locations were closed. 36 are new locations and the rest are relocations of former stores.
Happiday School Provides Classes for Mentally Handicapped
In April 1958 the Steger American Legion loaned its home for Happiday School. Forty students attend five days a week from 9 30 to 12 30 with three groups and a workshop. Four teachers, a speech correctionist, two drivers and a chaperone staff the program, aided by many volunteers. Parents pay 12 a month. the council budgets almost 14 000 a year. Judy Helder helps form Girl Scout Troop 626 sponsored by Kappa Delta Sorority to support Happiday and fund research into causes of mental retardation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steger American Legion
Council
Judy Helder
South
Cook County
Girl Scouts
Happiday
Kappa Delta Sorority
Dolton Church Adopts Thornridge Community Church Name
Dolton Community Church has voted to rename as Thornridge Community Church to reflect the whole area of its members. A charter was obtained and incorporation completed under Illinois law. The church, connected with Congregational and Christian Churches of Illinois, receives aid through Comity for establishing new churches in the Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Community Church
Thornridge Community Church
Ilinois
Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches of Illinois
Chicago
Comity
Belle- Ils
Greater Dolton V.F.W. Wins Membership Awards
At the 16th District dinner in Chicago Heights Illinois the Greater Dolton Memorial Post No 3564 VFW earned a plaque for a 15.2 percent increase in 1959 over 1958 with 115.2 percent. Past Commander Gene Glina and others were thanked for their hours of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Illinois
Greater Dolton Memorial
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
V-F.w.post
Dolton
Riverdale Youth Activities Under Police Spotlight
Riverdale police urge parents to verify youth activity rumors and attend events to assess influences. Upcoming Riverdale Park programs include Jungle movies on Thursday at 7 p.m. and a food and record hop with DJ Jan Gabrielas M. C. on Saturday night. A Teen-age Club dance features Jimmy and The Jeepers with Willie Hansen on Friday, plus a Little Beaver appearance and a Sunday record hop for 7th and 8th graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Riverdale Park
Jan Gabrielas M. C
W-J
Indiana Avenues
Jimmy & the Jeepers
Willie Hansen
Little Beaver
Hollywood
Film Land
Nobles
River ale Village to Reopen Voter Registration
Voters in River ale may register or transfer registrations at the Clerk's Office in Village Hall located at 137th and Wabash Avenue from November 17, 1959 to January 19, 1960. Office hours are 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. daily and 9 A.M. to 12 Noon on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverale
137Th and
Wabash Avenue
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Frieno Faoro
Paul Gall Post
Frank C.halagiere
Dearborn Shest Viking
Aallstate
Insurance Companies Home
Skogm
the Pointer
J. F. Chandler Roofing Company
Chicago Street
Viking
Ill
L. E. Lasker
SC Nometrists
East 154Th St
Illinois St
Skyline
the Winds Council
Dolton Church
Waterman School
Kenneth Berg
Paul Caldwell
Treas
George Wright
Treve Andersen
Eric Brown
Hazel Butcher
Bob Borchert
Jerod Berger
Robert Hotelling
Christian Education
Constitution Committee
Ellis Avenue
Marguerite Davison
Berg
Greater Dolton V.F.W
Riverdale Police
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