Plans Approved for Thornton High School Field House
The District 206 Board of Education authorized architect Joseph P. Llewellyn to proceed with additions and alterations to Thornton Township High School’s physical education facilities. The fieldhouse type gymnasium will be built next to the spectator gym at 150th and Broadway, using part of the current gridiron. Construction targets completion by next fall with facilities for both sexes and new offices for girls’ physical education instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 206
Board of Education
Joseph P. Llewellyn
Thornton Township High School
150Th and
Broadway
Buda
KSP
Thornton
Semi Finalist Alan Wade Smith Named National Merit Semi Finalist
Alan Wade Smith, son of Mrs. Jack Beback of 15705 Minerva Dalton, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test semifinalist. He attends Morgan Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Wade Smith
Jack Beback
Minerva, Dalton
Morgan Park
Steve Franklin
Dalton
Mike Lefler
Thornton
Ron BeYoung
Gary Steller
South Holland
United States
Harvey antique show at YMCA presents clocks and dealers
The Tth annual Harvey Memorial YMCA antique show runs October 9 to 11 in the gym from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wed and Thu and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Twenty five dealers from Illinois Indiana and Michigan display antiques. Food sale hours are 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Admission 75 cents. Charles Simmons of Chicago displays his clock collection. Proceeds benefit the Harvey YMCA.
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Tth
Harvey Memorial Ymca
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
John Pembroke
Harvey
David Knoss
A. R. Anderson
Albert Kleinschmidt
Crete
A. J. Hamilton
Women’s and Girls’ Committee
Charles Simmons
Chicago
Harvey Ymca
Thornridge teen activities cover book fair and events
The student lounge hosts a book fair during all lunch periods run by the Social Studies Club featuring novels non fiction and science titles. Thornridge Band officers and board members are named. Football games gym jams and Merit Scholarship news included along with senior class officer elections and yearbook pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Studies
Thornridge Band
Ron DeYoung
Dale Ballard
Kathy Tydd
Kathy Schragg
John Walker
Gail Taft
Ethel Antokine
R. Ance
The Most Successful Man Holds Old, Grabs New
A maxim stating that true success comes from clinging to valuable old ways while adopting new methods only when they are better. Emphasizes balance between tradition and innovation.
Guest Caller Names Winners at Dolton Park Square Dance
The Hoedowner Square Dance Club announces guest callers for October events sponsored by Dolton Park District. Chuck Broad calls tips on October 4 at Dolton Park fieldhouse, withgalley duty by Loret ta and George Cadman on October 11. Buck ley returns October 25 for Halloween party. beginner lessons available via several contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoedowner Square Dance Club
Dolton Park District
Chuck Broad
Dolton Park
147Th St
Chicago Rd
Loretta
George Cadman
Frank
Buck” Buckley
Two Area Youths Enroll at Missouri Valley College
Two local youths enroll as freshmen at Missouri Valley College in Marshall Missouri. James C Etchison son of Mr and Mrs James W Etchison of Dalton has chosen human relations as his major after graduating from Thornridge High School last June. John J Witvoet son of Mr and Mrs John G Witvoet of South Holland also graduated Thornridge in June 1963 and joins Missouri Valley College as a freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
James C. Etchison
John J. Witvoet
Etchison
James W. Etchison
Minerva
Dalton
Thornridge High School
Witvoat
Thornridge
John G. Witvoet
E. 170Th St
South Holland
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Pam
Leonard E. Lasker
Mandel M. Berg
East
154Th &T
Dlinols &T
Chicago Heights
Ediien
Bayline
By Linda Corsello
Thorridge High School
Falcons
Blue Island Cardinals
By Gerry Peterson
Joliet
Wildcats
Cats
Band and Orchestra Parents Association Board
KIP Forum
Dolton
Adrian Messenger
Washington
Fee
Peices
Missouri
Dea
Charlotte’s OF Dolton
Chicago Road
Hammond
Woodmar
Indiana Harbor
Fred’s
West 137Th St
Civerdale
Louie & Marie, Proprietora
King Arthur’s
FBI
Sibley Blvd
Calumet
Oscar Green
Sonny Clifford
Stu Gordon
Dick Dougherty
Jan Conti
Bill McKenna
147Th
Crawford Midlothian, Ill
CECIL
S. Halsted St
Eden House
159Th St
Harvey Edison
American Express
Mario
Thornridge Inn
Geier’s
Indiana Ave
Cee
Kiev
Schmidt
Arnold
Viking
East 137Th Street
Riverdale
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