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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
4
The writer argues for a peacetime economy after war prosperity, noting record employment of 62,148,000 and 3,346,000 unemployed, with calls for fair distribution of work and time to heal hardship. He praises resilience and criticizes gloomy forecasters.
A surprise bridal shower for Judy Conley daughter of Mr and Mrs Galen Conley Dalton was hosted by Mrs Zigmond Domark and Mrs Harold Larson in Chicago and Dalton. Guests enjoyed gifts bingo and lunch. Judy and Douglas Sanders plan to wed October 23 at Ivanhoe Reformed Church.
The United Lutheran Church in America plans its 19th biennial convention in Toronto October 6 to 13, drawing nearly 700 delegates from 22 US synods and seven Canadian provinces. The event features Bishop Elgind Berggrav and Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, with a focus on streamlining administration and potential merger steps among Lutheran bodies. A national rally, radio addresses, and a Thanksgiving Day service are scheduled during the sessions.
The Washington School PTA will host a Scholarship Tea and Fashion Show at Washington School located at 139th and School Street on Wednesday October 13 at 1:00 PM. Proceeds go to the district scholarship fund to recruit new teachers. Tea table presiders are Mrs. Wm. Reaugh Mrs. Fred Leikmann Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Keith Lyria. Fashion models include Mesdames Arakelian Andrews Blanke Clark Evans Glass Henderson Johnson Radius Reitz Walker Willoy Erickson and Miller.
On World Wide Communion Sunday October 3 the Ivanhoe Reformed Church at 143rd and Wabash received twelve new members. The Rev Robert H Schuller welcomed couples including Mr and Mrs John Barisas Mr and Mrs George Harrison Mr and Mrs Harry Howard Mr and Mrs Richard Leonhardt Mr and Mrs Charles Proctor and Mr and Mrs Thomas Weber.
The Dolton Civic Association suspends its membership drive ending October 31. Outlook highlights include a Fall Dance on October 23 at the Polish American Legion Post with Hank Butler’s five piece band, tickets $1, door prize, and a fundraiser supporting programs such as Girl Scouts, Brownies, and library equipment.
Band and Orchestra Assn presents Dr. J. Gerald Hooper narrating an all color travelogue Italian Interlude at 8 15 Wednesday evening October 20 in the Thornton Township High School Auditorium. The film shows Rome Naples Sorrento Capri Florence Siena Palio Festival and Italy’s scenes. Tickets available from association members.
Pack 222 held its first fall meeting Friday September 24 at the Ivanhoe Park Fieldhouse with new Clubmaster Joe Briddick. John Norris the retiring Cubmaster received a salutes and a gift for three years of service. Awards were presented to Danny Duke Peter Wells Garry Briddick Arthur Hillman Ronald Batty Phil Crihfield for denner stripes arrow pins and badges. The new members and parents joined the group and a football game at Comiskey Park Cardinals versus Eagles was noted. A paper drive is planned Sunday October 3 and Saturday October 23 with requests for any paper donations.
The Ivanhoe Community Methodist Church and pastor D J Schuyleman won a Rock River Conference certificate of merit for 1954. John Carraro accepted the award for lay activities leadership, noting wide church support and achievements across membership, attendance, fellowship, benevolences, and extensions.
The Berger P T A of District 19 will meet on Tuesday October 12 at 8 pm. Mrs. Hoskins, their first grade teacher, will present a program on her European trip this summer. A White Elephant sale will be held on Friday October 22 with tickets at 50 cents. Each attendee brings three wrapped items and leaves with three. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
The article notes that the words Under God were added to the Pledge of Allegiance. Passed by both houses and signed by President Eisenhower on Flag Day June 14. The revised pledge proclaims the nation under God with liberty and justice for all.
The Junior Methodist Fellowship of Sandridge Church organized on Sunday September 26 and elected Ernest Campbell president Susan Hiedinger vice president Ann Welivar secretary and Robert Meyer treasurer They invite all 6th 7th and 8th graders to Sunday meetings from 7 to 9 p.m.
The American Legion Paul Gall Post No 303 will host a Halloween Masked Ball on Saturday October 30 at 9 p.m. at the post home 600 West 138th Street. Prizes will honor best costumes and a $1 donation is requested. Dress up and join the gala fun.
As of October 1 Thornton Township High School reports 2,708 pupils enrolled, slightly down from 2,718 the previous year. Evening class registrations total 450, reflecting steady demand alongside daytime enrollment.
Harvey Memorial YMCA Boys' Section announces the Y Indian Guides program to strengthen father son bonds for ages six and up. A meeting for interested dads and lads is set for Friday October 8 at 7 30 p.m. in the Anderson Room. For more information contact Bays' Section Harvey 6500.
The Franklin PTA hosts its first meeting of the year on October 12 with a 6:30 p.m. pot luck followed by a 7:36 p.m. meeting. The program titled An Evening With the Arts features music numbers dance numbers and a community sing.
Riverdale-Dalton Lions Club members and wives are invited to an October 14 event at Glenwood School for Boys. Call Dave Gardiner for arrangements. Cost is $1.50 per person. A Halloween party is planned for October 30th.
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