Edwards Announces Engagement of Joan Edwards to Arthur Johnston
Mr and Mrs F L Edwards of 14229 S LaSalle Riverdale announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Arthur R Johnston son of Mr Arthur R Johnson Sr of 12237 S Princeton Chicago 28 Ilinois Miss Edwards a Thornton Township High School graduate and secretary with United States Steel Corp Johnston a Fenger High School and Grinnell College graduate now entering Officers Candidate School US Marine Corps No definite wedding date set.
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F. L. Edwards
S. LaSalle
Riverdale
Joan
Arthur R. Johnston
Arthur R. Johnson, Sr
S. Princeton
Chicago
Ilinois
Miss Edwards
Thornton Township High School
United States Steel Corporation
Jolson
Fenger High School
Grinnell College
Officers Candidate School
The
United States Marine Corps
Thornton High notes and calendars highlight student life
The Thormidge Pe TA and KIP forum members sell calendars covering September through June with space for activities. Thornton students receive calendars and attend events, including a May musical South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein II. The 1961 Thorntonite yearbook won all American status for the ninth time, with the 1962 edition titled Thornton Organized Diversion. Tickets for Purple-X and football clashes promote school spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thormidge Pe TA
SCOT
Tridge
KIP
Lie
Sife
Richard Rogers
Scar Hammerstein
Thornton Drama Department
Glenn C. Schuermann
Schuermann
Thornton High School
Thornridge
Thornton
Thorntoneers
Bes
Thornvidge
Thornidge-Thornton
Thorntonite
Scholastic Press Association
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Art Instructor Honored For Water Color
Thornton Township High School art instructor James Aseltine received an honorable mention at the Magnificent Mile Water Tower Square art festival for his watercolor entry. Frank Holland of the Chicago Sun Times praised the piece in his remarks.
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Thornton Township
James Aseltine
Magnificent Mile
Water Tower Square
Frank Holland
Chicago Sun- Times
Festival Honors Outshine Prize Winners Say Holland
In a September 17 report, James Aseltine notes that most of the honorable mentions were superior to the prize winners. Holland adds that among them were four brilliant watercolors, including Water Tower Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Riverdale Girl Struck by Wagon Near 144th Street
Cathryn Buck, 15, of Riverdale was hit by an eastbound station wagon on 144th Street while crossing from southeast to northeast corner. She suffered injuries to her left arm and mouth and was taken to Ingalls Morne Hospital. Police noted heavy traffic due to nearby construction.
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Cathryn Buck
Normal
Riverdale
144Th St
Dedication Ceremony Highlights Community Support and Freedom Values
Visitors gathered for the dedication as Riverdale officials and residents celebrated the new building. Dominic J. Bay led a response praising democratic ideals while Robert W. Henricks organized the event. Refreshments, music from local bands, and a flag presentation accompanied prayers by area pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conatin m
United States
Dominic J. Bay
Riverdale
Robert W. Henricks
Ladies Auxiliary
Thornton and
Thornridge
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Wu E. Yandeil
Ivanhoe Community
Implicates Local Man In Burglary
Richard Solomon was questioned after a theft of two cases of dynamite from Material Service Corp. He admitted stealing the safe and implicated others. Juvenile suspect and Palos were charged as accessories after the fact and released on bonds. The case spans school property and the Material Service Corp burglary with money recovered.
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Richard Solomon
Material Service Corp
Salomon
Set
Manning
Dalton
Anthony Zeto
Richard Gergely
Riverdale
Peter Palos, Jr
Lansing
Solomon
Palos
Zete
Audy
Chicago
Police Recover Dynamite
Dynamite found buried after being stored in Wallace Carpenter's garage. Solomon Carpenter and Dahlke admitted their roles in disposing of the dynamite and led investigators to the burial site. Police collected the evidence at Dalton Police Department as Solomon faced questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Carpenter
Solomon
Carpenter
Dahlke
Dalton
Dalton trio tied to dynamite theft and burglary
Solomon admitted stealing dynamite and reenacting the burglary at Yard 41 of the Material Service Corp in Thornton. Dahike and Carpenter posted bond. Solomon could not post 10 000. All face explosives charges and court appearance October 26. Police praised cooperative reporting and listed aiding officers from multiple agencies.
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Solomon
Material Service Corp
Thornton
Dalton Police Department
State Penitentiary
Dahike
Carpenter
Dalton
Thomas Harper
Grover L. Cogswell
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Tar Pointer
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Baco CO
KODAK
Winds Film
Bill's Camera Shop
Indiana
Florist
Dol van Dale
Indiana Ave
By Tom Renner
Thornridge's
Phil Cargill
Phil
Pointer Publications
Leo Cargill
Bob Paamberg
Dirk Evans
Joan Lorenzi
Tom Belly
Delta Phil
Tally Ho's
Falcons
Wildcats
Dolton Pointer
South Holland
Raymond J. Kelly
Charles KH. Renner
Mar Leona Mangens
Carl Nolte
Berond
Cook County
Girt
Grace Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
American Legion Hall
E. 157Th St
South Holland, Ill
Mion Lehr
Mall
Hie
Mohr
Kenneth Koppitz
Sats
Richard Gergély
Dirk Pranger
John Ritter
Riverddale
Robert McCormick
Lawrence Sands
Emery Bailey
Morgan Cronin
Indiana Harbor Belt
Chicago Rd
Washington
Dolton Liquors
Dalle Hardware
Western Tire & Auto
Tom’s Super Market Towne Liquors
J. Halstead & Co
Dolton, Il
Almar Plaza
Franklin McCormick
HIA
Blue Cross & Bye Shield Piens
Michigan Ave
Ilineis
PeeRe
Catharina
North Michigan Ave
Pat Ware
Wee. Ak
Reyaltie
Fairy Memcers
Mamarass
Ixthdery
Jual
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