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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
2
Letters praise Pointer Publications staff for youth program guidance at Ivanhoe Park. Readers urge civic participation, calling for volunteers and attendance at local Town and Country meetings to pool knowledge and address taxes and services.
Thornton and Thornridge high school teams earned wins over non league foes in weekend play amid large student sections. Delta Phi Mu and other clubs organized community drives and after game events as students supported activities at home games and the first all school play for 1961 62 was announced for November 17 and 18.
Editorial notes need for clear civilian defense instructions to protect school children during nuclear attack. Interviews with Fred A. Siekmann urge coordination between defense authorities and schools as Dubtan Village discusses plans for student protection and reporting to local officials.
M Gregory named to succeed Ed Swanson at Toyota University after majoring in business administration. He has worked 14 years at Vowton Salt Company in Chase as office man for Central Sales Division. He serves in Boy Scout annual finance drive and on Leanhoe Methodist Church board. He is a member of AF and AOM.
Riverdale will host the Little League Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. on September 25 in the American Legion Hall at 400 138th Street Riverdale. An election of officers will be held during the business session. All members are urged to attend.
An incoming council member indicates intent to chair the light and drainage committees and serve on utility, water, tidewalks and health panels, signaling a broad oversight agenda for city governance.
The YMCA offers a varied program for girls including crafts and multiple dance forms such as ballet tap baton modern and ballroom. Annual dues are 40 for husband and wife plus 10 per child over eight. under eight are free. Mrs Sobbe teaches swimming and leads classes. She lives in Dolton at 14998 Oak Street with her husband Paytence and daughter Tila Tinda.
The Thornton Township High School and Junior College PTA opens its year with a meeting in the Girls Club room to set the 1961 62 theme Hi Tights and goals. Edward Voravek leads the 1961 62 slate with Jasper Tromp as president and Norman Perlman as treasurer.
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