Edwards announce engagement of Joan Edwards to Arthur Johnston Jr
Mr and Mrs F L Edwards of 14229 S LaSalle Riverdale announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Arthur R Johnston Jr son of Mr Arthur R Johnson Sr of Chicago Illinois. Miss Edwards a Thornton Township High School graduate and U S Steel secretary. Mr Johnston a Fenger High School Grinnell College graduate now entering Officers Candidate School U S Marine Corps. No date set for wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Edwards
S. LaSalle
Riverdale
Joan
Arthur R. Johnston Jr
Arthur R. Johnson, Sr
Princeton
Chicago
Tiinois
Johnson
Fenger High School
Grinnell College
Officers Candidate School
The
United States Marine Corps
Thornridge Thorntoneers Calendar Sales and Upcoming Events
Thornridge P TA sells September to June calendars for 15c through SCOT forum members, with room for additions of school activities. The Thornridge KIP council sells theirs for 15c. The Thorntoneers announce the Thorntonite yearbook won an all American rating for the fifth straight time. Hay rides planned by Delta Phil and Tally Ho’s for next Saturday. Support the Falcons or Wildcats at Friday night game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornridge P&ta
SCOT
Tridge
Thorn Kip
Thornridge
Thornton
Thorntoneers
Thornidge
Thorntonite
Scholastic Press Association
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
THE
Falcons
Wildcats
Thornton art teacher earns honor at Water Tower festival
Thornton Township High School art instructor James Aseltine gained honorable mention for his watercolor Water Tower Square at the Magnificent Mile Water Tower Square art festival. Chicago Sun Times critic Frank Holland praised the work in his assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
James Aseltine
Magnificent Mile
Water Tower Square
Frank Holland
Chicago Sun Times
Festival Honors Highlight Watercolor By James Aseftine
The September 17 festival report notes most honorable mentions surpassed the prize winners. Among them is a brilliant watercolor titled Water Tower Square by James Aseftine, praised by Holland for its quality and distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
James Aseftine
Riverdale Girl Hit by Station Wagon on 144th Street
Cathryn Buck a 15 year old of 14533 St Normal Riverdale sustained injuries to her left arm shoulder and mouth when struck by an eastbound station wagon Friday morning September 29 as she crossed 144th street en route to a bus stop. Driver Marion S Ru hl 44158 Emerald Riverdale says she ran across from southeast to northeast corner. police note road work and heavy traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryn Buck
St. Normal
Riverdale
144Th St
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Marion S$. Ruhl
Emerald
Cathryn
Dedication Ceremony Highlights Civic Pride and Freedom
A large crowd attended a dedication ceremony stressing democratic values. Speakers emphasized freedom, duty to the nation, and harmony with authority while community leaders praised the building as a modern nerve center. Refreshments followed by Ladies Auxiliary volunteers and band performances complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dominic J. Bay
Riverdale Imistee
Robert W. Henricks
Ladies Auxiliary
Riverdale
Thornton and
Thornridge
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Local Burglary Case Ties Local Man to School Theft
Richard Solomon admitted stealing a safe from the school and implicated others after being questioned about cash on hand. Juvenile offender and Anthony Zeto and Peter Palos Jr. were arrested on accessory charges. Zeto and Palos posted bonds. Solomon held on $10,000 bond for school and Material Service Corp burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Sgt
Manning
Dalton
Anthony Zelo
Set
Richard Gergely
Riverdale
Peter Palos, Jr
Lansing
Palos
Zeto
Audy
Chicago
Material Service Corp
Police Recover Dynamite
Police recovered dynamite buried in a garage after two men Wallace Carpenter and Dahike confessed to disposing of it on September 26. They led officers to the site, and the dynamite was dug up and taken to the Dalton Police Department where Solomon, held for questioning, was confronted with the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Carpenter
Solomon
Carpenter
Dahike
Dalton
Dalton trio linked to dynamite theft and burglary
Boloman admitted stealing dynamite and re enacting the burglary at Yard 41 of the Material Service Corp Thornton. Three men were booked for possession of explosives with penalties of one to 25 years. Dahlike and Carpenter posted bonds. Solomon could not post 10 000. All to appear in Dalton Magistrate Court October 26 with police and railroad officials credited for aiding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boloman
Material Service Corp
Thornton
Dalton Police Department
State Penitentiary
Dahlike
Carpenter
Solomon
Dalton
Thomas Harper
Grover L. Cogswell
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Baco CO
KODAK
Winds Film
Bill’s
Camera Shop
Indiana
Florist
Dol van Dale
Indiana Ave
By Tom Renner
Richard Rogers
Oscar Hammerstein II
Thornton Drama Department
Glenn C. Schnermann
Sehnermann
Thornton High School
Thornridge’s
Delta Phil
Tally Ho's
Pointer Publications
the Dolton Pointer
Harfang
Indiana Ave. Riverdale
Ist
Raymond J. Kelly
Charles K. Kenner
Leona Mangins
Carl Nolte
Illinois
Cook County
First National Bank
FDL
Grace Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
American Legion Hall
E. 157Th St
South Holland, IN
Milton Lehr
Richard Solomon
Dalton Police Eed
Prees
Mohr
Kenneth Koppitz
Lansing Poiice
Sats
Richard Gereely
Dirk Pranger
John Ritter
Ridale
Robert
M Cormick
Lawrence Sands
Emery Bailey
Morgan Cronin
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Farris Lykins
Morgan Rider
B&o Railroad
Hubert McQuaid
Leo Gall
Chicago Rd
Washington
Bolton Liquors
Dalle Hardware
Western Tire & Auto
Tom’s Super Market Towne Liquors
J. Halstead & Co
Dolton, Hl
Almar Plaza
Franklin McCormick
HIA
Taga
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Michigan
Ava
Ilinds
Medical-Surgical Plan of
Illinois Medical Service
North Michigan Ave
Hilinoit
Birta
Singhey
Son
Wey
Vy Chronte Ag Ni
Pat
Ber Whee Frse
Bete
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