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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1959

Page

4

Youth Swim Club Seeks Registrations for Local Boys and Girls

South Holland Riverdale and Dolton announce a Saturday only swimming program from October 3 to April 30. Open to children 50 inches tall to 18, with a $1 registration and 75 cents per swim. Bus service provided to Thornton Township High School pool. director W. S. Janes. Mail applications with payment to Larry Weier, 1545 Elm St. So. Holland, Ill. First come, first served.

Holland Riverdale Dalton Ilinois I. D W. S. Janes South Holland Dolton Iverdale Tri-City Larry Weier Elm St Holand Treas

Third District I F W Tour With Tribune Visitors

Thirty seven publicity chairmen of the Third District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs met at Marshall Field's English Room for luncheon to plan Meet The Tribune day. Mrs. Adolph Huff and Mrs. Laurence Bultman organized the event with guests from The Chicago Tribune and various women's clubs. They viewed the Tribune building and film From Trees To Tribunes, after which release ideas were shared for the clubs year ahead.

Third District Illinois Federation of Women’s Club Ofarshall Field Tribune Adolph Huff Laurence Bultman Wr. E. Schultz Szok Marquette Woman’s Club Marie Sternberger The South Town Economist Miss Sheppard Chicago Tribune Hubbard

Kiwanis to Honor Riverdale Dalton Volleyball Team Monday

The Riverdale-Dalton Kiwanis Club will honor the girls volleyball team and parents with a banquet on Monday September 21 at 6 30 pm in the Knights of Columbus hall Riverdale 13th and Tracy. Reservations contact Mrs Eay Kraft or Mrs Mie Efeinz. Ohison chairman of youth ceux will be master of ceremonies. The event will name an All American Girl and present a Rookie of the Year award alongside team trophies for seasonal and tournament winners. Fall fashions by Charlottes will feature dressed modeled by team members.

Riverdale - Dalton E. J. Sullivan Ivanhoe Motors Charlotte

St Clement's Church Announces Winter Schedule

Rev T A Bessette outlines winter schedule for St Clement's Episcopal Church with Holy Communion at 8 am 9 30 am family service sermon church school and 11 15 am communion Beginning Sunday September 20 enrollment for church schools on that day classes start September 27 Norman Mitchell and Mrs James Watts co directors of the church school.

St. Clement's Episcopal Church T. A. Bessette Norman Mitchell James Watts

Dolton VFW Bowling League Adds Fourth Team

Dolton Memorial VFW No 3504 joins four teams in the South Suburban VFW Bowling League. The Parkview Lanes schedule is Mondays at 7 p.m. An extra roster spot opened this year. Previous champions included Hobert Lenox Jim Bellamy John Gismondi Seymour Kantor Chris Tsilis and Tom Reardon. New rosters list four teams with captains Lenox Atherns Kantor Adams Hill Dieck Connell.

Dolton Memorial V.F W V.F.W Parkview Lanes Hobert Lenox Jim Bellamy John Gismondi Seymour Kentor Chris Tsilis Tom Reardon Ernie Dieck Bill Connell M. Valentine John Plug Joe Pazzora

Dolton VFW Soft Ball League Trophy Winners

Dolton Memorial VFW No. 3564 honors the 16 inch Soft Ball League champions at Dolton Park on September 2. Merchants sponsor. Avalon Block finishes second and Rit chies Tap third.

Dolton Memorial V.F.W Merchants of Dolton Dolton Park Phil Warner Sam Nasso Avalon Block Ritchies Tap Mgr Rudy Andras Jack Atherns Robert Correy Joe Curado John Gismondi Joe Kazmarski

Hoedowners Kickoff Dance Planned at Dalton Park

The Hoedowners Square Dance Club hosts a kickoff dance Friday at 8 30 pm in the Dalton Park Field House. Located at 147th and Chicago Road behind Franklin School, the event invites all to meet members and learn about upcoming square dancing classes with details at the dance or via Dolores Barth. The 75 cent per couple donation funds the evening and future sessions.

Hoedowners Square Dance Club Dalton Park Field House 147Th Chicago Road Franklin School Hoedowners Club Dolores Barth Viking

Ivanhoe Woman's Club Guest Night Set for October

The Ivanhoe Woman's Club will host its first meeting on Tuesday October 6 at 8 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Park Fieldhouse. President Mrs. Horvat presides. program chair Mrs. Dalle Molle introduces Jeannette Elliott with a hats program titled The Mad Hatter. Members bring guests or prospective members by notifying membership chairman Mrs. William Martin at 14424 Michigan Avenue Riverdale.

Ivanhoe William Iser Ivanhoe Woman’s Club

Waterman PTA Opens Season With Pot Luck Dinner

The Waterman School P T A kicks off the 1959 60 year with a Pot Luck dinner and family social on September 22 at 6 30 p m The theme is Getting to Know You Attendees should bring a main meat dish and a salad or dessert plus their own service dishes and cups Beverages provided and the group aims to foster community spirit.

Waterman School Parent Teachers Association Waterman School

Seedy Truths and Civic Power in Ancient Thought

Passages compare truth and deception across eras. Herodotus notes gain drives lies and truth alike, while Machiavelli argues public praise follows appearances in ruling. Both reflect on how outcome shapes perceived honesty and legitimacy.

Montesquieu on monarchy and government lenity

The passage argues that a monarch’s happiness rests on subjects’ belief in lenient rule. A weak minister exposes slavery by highlighting misery. Even if subjects are slaves, a ruler should mask misery while promising reform and rely on laws to enforce redress.

Montesquieu

Riverdale Police Report Accident Involving Five People

Police log two wrecks on September incidents at 138th Old Halsted Street and 134th Perry Avenue. Eight people total, four children and four adults, escaped injury when a car overturned. driver Jose Esparza of Blue Island involved on Perry Avenue. Another collision at 144th and Stewart Avenue included Bill Shelton of Chicago and Ronald Haney of Dolton.

Riverdale 138Th Old Halsted Street Mary McCall Chicago Road Dalton Anthony Novals School Street 134Th and Perry Avenue Jose Esparza Broadway Blue Island 144Th Stewart Avenue Bill Shelton Cregier Avenue Chicago Ronald Haney Forest Avenue Dolton

Inhalator Squad Aids Bernice Ferro on University Ave

The Dalton inhalator squad administered oxygen to Bernice Ferro aged, 14331 University Avenue, when she became ill on September 9.

Dalton Bernice Ferro University Avenue

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