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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
2
Bishop Romeo R. Blanchette of the Joliet Archdiocese releases his annual Christmas message urging inner reflection on peace amid global conflict. He recalls Isaiah’s prophecy of the Prince of Peace and questions whether Christians heed Christ’s call to live his words.
Addison officer responds to 417 Cherry Hill for 25 to 30 ducks blocking a yard. Ducks belonged to a neighbor. officers herd them across Fullerton and Chatham Avenues until owners can be contacted. The piece also includes a long Pope Paul VI peace message urging inner peace, prayer, humility, and love.
Con Con president Samuel Witwer plans to name chairmen for nine major committees next week with nine substantive panels plus three procedural committees. Delegates will be assigned to one committee each and must balance leadership by geography and politics before January action.
Bloomingdale village clerk's office will close at noon today for the Christmas holidays and remain closed until Monday. The office will close again at noon on Dec 31 and reopen Jan 5 for regular hours.
Addison police distribute toys to needy area children for Christmas. Gifts from F and G Surplus Sales Co. at 19 W 326 Lake St will reach at least 10 families, organized by Officer Shirley Katzenbach. A separate Christmas party for 50 Chicago children was hosted by Showman League of America at the Sherman House with transport by Schaumburg Transportation Co.
Itasca Franzen School collected 211.60 from students for its third annual Christmas gift to Elgin State Mental Hospital. Key fundraisers included Dennis Ostrom Tom Wagner Steve Sprengel Mike Loesher Cathy Schenk and many others from the community.
The Roselle Cub Scouts organize caroling and decorations around the village with Dens 2 and 3 performing near a hospital. Mrs. Olenek and Mrs. Mueller rehearse for an old fashioned caroling party while Den members and helpers prepare ornaments and a cedar trophy for the top den.
Bloomingdale park board postpones a scheduled Monday session to Friday as the district awaits final Hoffman Rosner designations for Westlake site planning. A new program director is also delayed pending board interviews, with one applicant seeking the position.
An Addison woman told police last week an unknown driver or vehicle knocked over a village no parking sign and two small trees at 330 Lake Park Street. Damage was estimated at 300 dollars and vandalism is suspected by authorities.
Itasca library launches Sounds of Christmas Music with over 25 records by Julie Andrews Eddie Arnold John Gary and Perry Como. Patrons may check out Christmas records for two weeks using an Itasca library card. The program started last year and has strong response from students and adults as many records go out regularly.
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