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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
3
Thornton residents are invited to submit church social and civic event notices printed in typewritten double spaced format to reach the newsroom by 5 p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in the village bulletin.
Entries are now being accepted for the Tri City Suburban Homemaker Contest with free entry blanks available at listed stores. The winner receives a prize package and a $5000 national prize is awarded to the national winner. Submit a letter up to 500 words nominating a candidate.
The United Presbyterian Church of South Holland marks its fifth anniversary with an 11 a m service and a 2 30 p m cornerstone ceremony for the new sanctuary. Special guests include Rev Richard E Wilkin Dr Alwyn Ross Hickman and James J McClure Jr with greetings from Presbytery and New Church Development director Charles Shangler. Organized June 1998 with four charter members the church now has about 325 members and recently began building plans for a larger facility.
Chuck Tamminga a South Holland senior was elected president of the Thornridge chapter of Quill and Scroll The new secretary treasurer will be Judy Larsen a Dalton senior Both are editors with Chuck as editorial editor of the Thornridge Newspaper the Bagpipe and Judy as editor in chief Also members include Durrie Monsma student council president and Bagpipe reporter and Dianne Stack editor in chief of the yearbook the Piper
An October 3 inquest in Cook County found Daniel R. Anderson, 13, of 504 E 164th Pl South Holland died of natural causes from focal myocarditis after swimming at Thornridge pool on September 13. Dr Harold Wagner stated the heart muscle failure resulted from a severe viral infection often without outward symptoms. The exertion of swimming 80 feet precipitated the fatal collapse.
Riverdale and nearby communities mobilize over 300 volunteers for a door to door United Fund of Riverdale drive October 12 through 16. Residents will receive receipts and official stickers. gifts are tax deductible.
Calvin Christian School hosts a roller skating party at Lansing Roller Rink on Thursday October 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are 75 cents at the door or by calling 333-5011.
The Thornton and Glenwood boards partner with St James Hospital to offer Sabin oral polio vaccine to residents on three dates Type I on October 13 from noon to 6 p m at Glenwood Village Hall for ages over six weeks Type II on November 24 from noon to 6 p m at Brookwood School and January 5 1984 from noon to 6 p m at Glenwood Village Hall for ages six weeks to 30 years Those who have had Salk shots urged to participate Cost borne by donations of 5 cents per person no one refused if unable to pay Guardian consent required for minors Registration slips available at stations.
The Madison Parents and Teachers Association invites the community to a Get Acquainted breakfast at the school gym on Wednesday October 16 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m Friends and neighbors are urged to attend and chat with teachers Cash donations are welcome and coffee and rolls will be provided.
The village president proclaims October 20 to 26 1963 as Community Chest Week. The notice commends Red Feather volunteers Lions club Wiwants Jaycees Pacesetter Civic League Boy Scout leaders and fathers for support of funds aiding local youth and services. The theme Save Some For South Holland is endorsed to make the community better.
The South Holland Lions Club proclaims Friday October 11, 1963 as Candy Day for the Blind. Funds support Leader Dogs Hadley School for the Blind Talking Lion Magazine and camps for visually handicapped children. Event proceeds aid the blind locally and nationally.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Sladak announce the birth of their first son. The family has recently moved to 16308 University South Holland from South Chicago. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Veronica Sladak. Maternal grandparents are Helen and Henry Makowski of South Holland.
Donald Mikrut, 15, son of Anthony and Mrs. Mikrut of 19 E Blackhawk Dr Thornton, delivers the first POINTER route in his hometown of Thornridge as the 109th carrier during National Newspaper Week. His father is general foreman of the composing room.
South Holland Lions Club and wives will man street corners Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to collect donations for Lions Candy Day for the Blind in support of Leader Dogs for the Blind and Hadley School for the Blind. Chester Bulgarian is Candy Sale chairman. About 60 Lions and 20 wives participate locally with 20 more wives in the Chicago Loop drive. Proceeds aid education mobility and opportunities for the blind. Lions Week highlights include Camp Lions and Talking Lion. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Erjen Hyvoets of Dalton welcomed a baby girl at St Francis Hospital Blue Island on September 29.
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