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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
6
Riverdale officers responded to a birth delivery at 13615 Eegleston on Friday October 13. Officer John Rutter assisted as Barbara Deter welcomed a baby girl with help from Lt Pete Babich and Officer John Cuet.
Officer Ritters first obstetrical assignment ends with a birth during the day as the Riverdale Police joined the city’s so called stork club. Sgt Dik Pranger Officer Richard Mook and others are charter members in an ongoing series of emergency responses. An officer administered oxygen to Helen Ungelug at 13990 Wabash Ave Riverdale.
Final plans announced by seniors Lois Schroeder and Joe Jones for Thornton High School Homecoming weekend October 27 and 28. The program includes assembly parade football game versus Lockport Pouters Purvle X dance coronation dance tickets three dollars in student council office and various parade and coronation leadership roles. The weekend is set as a peak of the school year with support urged for Wikicats in sports and strength.
Mr and Mrs Gustav Michelsen celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Saturday October 14 at the home of their daughter in Chicago. The couple, who came from Norway in 1900, were married in Chicago on October 14, 1921. They have six children and five great grandchildren. all were present.
The South Suburban Community Concert Series is completely sold out for a second consecutive year. Charlotte Chambers, president, announced the first concert will be held Saturday evening at Thorn Ridge High School. She credited Earl Flanagan and Mrs Flanagan for leading a two year membership drive and listed officers Glen Swanson, Cliff Massoth, and David J Brumley among the season’s leadership.
The Riverdale Park sponsors a Halloween Party from 7 to 3 pm on Tuesday October 31 for all grade school students. An old fashioned snake dance circles the bonfire if weather allows. Prizes honor best costumes. Movies and refreshments served. On Saturday October 28 a Halloween dance for junior high and older youths with refreshments. Come in costume.
Board of Directors includes representatives from Dalton Ruv erdale and South Holland. All officers and directors serve without compensation.
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