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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1961
Page
6
The Dolton Riverdale South Holland Swim Club will hold its annual business meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m November 1 at Lincoln School 14151 Lincoln Dolton The agenda includes electing four directors to three year terms and a proposed by law change on quorum eligibility Only current dues paying members may vote
The regular meeting of the Town and Country Property Owners Organization is on November 1 at Roosevelt School, starting promptly at 8 p.m. A brief business meeting precedes a talk by Trustee Wes Lane on the village budget. Refreshments, one vote per family, and early arrival for ballot distribution at auditorium entrance.
Thornton will host a five event Homecoming weekend starting Friday with an all school pep rally at 2 pm in the gym. A parade travels from 149th and Broadway, a 6 pm football game vs Lockport Porters, and a 8 pm open house follow. Saturday features the coronation dance with Vic Faraci Orchestra and a court of ten. Mums orders and service academy applications are noted.
Virgil E. Clark aged 28 of 15448 Broadway Harvey was taken to Thomson Clinic by Riverdale police after being found unconscious on railroad tracks behind the Acme Steel Company in Riverdale on Wednesday October 11. Two workmen discovered him and alerted authorities.
The Suburban Home Owners Association of Dolton hosts its annual Santa Claus Benefit Dance on Saturday November 4 at the Paul Gall Post in Riverdale. Chairman Larry East and Ticket Chairman Bob Bump coordinate. last year funds financed 800 toys for neighborhood children. All are welcome.
Paul Gall's Post No. 303 hosts a Halloween Mask Ball at the American Legion Hall Riverdale on Saturday October 28. Dick Kurth's band will play for dancing from 9 p.m. to late with refreshments and prizes. Admission is 3 dollars per couple at the door.
An adult instruction class led by Rev. Raymond C. Shawl at Our Savior's Lutheran Church opens Thursday October 26 at 7 30 p m. The session at 138th and Wabash Riverdale invites anyone wishing to unite or learn more about the church background and tenets.
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