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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
2
A Lake Park High School board member voiced astonishment at local drug activity among teens and urged a unified narcotics education plan. Officials backed involving elementary schools, parents, police, religious leaders, YMCA, and counseling agencies to address adolescence risks.
Kurt Weisner of Victory Auto seeks to burn auto refuse one hour a month to prevent pileups as the village, urged by Pollution Control Officer Richard A. Young, denies the request. Weisner cites nationwide abandoned cars and costly alternatives, including an incinerator or transport to Milwaukee Road, amid court action for illegal burning.
A police counselor will be assigned to each of the three District 88 high schools this fall. The program aims to improve student safety and provide on site support through school resource partnerships.
Thomas J. Mead 20 of Wood Dale died June 3 from a rifle accident in Vietnam while serving with a Green Beret unit. A Fenton High School graduate, he joined the Marine Corps a year ago after graduation. He is survived by his father and three sisters. His body will be returned for burial at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Con Con candidates named Readdy collect 1,000 voter signatures to qualify for the July 7 filing day for delegate petitions. The drive aims to secure enough support to appear on the ballot in the constitutional convention process.
The District 88 Citizens Advisory Council recommends a full bond referendum on a 10.1 million package to renovate Addison Trail and enlarge York Willowbrook high schools. The council’s near unanimous vote May 27 at Willowbrook sends the plan to the Board of Education for a June 23 decision.
Mohawk School pupils visit the Bensenville library for a get acquainted tour. First graders from 34 attend in the morning followed by 38 more in the afternoon. Mrs Dorothea Holland and librarians welcome them as new library cards are issued and books borrowed. The summer reading program is planned.
In Wood Dale a diaper service driver faced a humorous pickup mix up when three youngsters ordered ice cream bars but the driver offered dirty diapers instead. Bensenville officials push for quiet summer as band music plays with no whistles or jet noise. Roselle trustees clash with the village president over Granville plans showing ongoing board dynamics. County supervisor notes more courthouse parking for staff but faces resistance from workers and a gendered parking dispute.
The Prairie Homestead Nature Center in Lombard seeks 12 to 14 year olds for a summer youth program run by YWCA West Suburban with the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. Activities include outdoor education, camp visits, and a June through July schedule with a $40 plus $3 registration, scholarships available.
Glendale Heights Leo Litzinger elected corresponding secretary. New officers include Mr. and Mrs. McDarrah Countryside president, Buttles Cloverdale first vice president, Borges Carol Stream second vice president, Chavez Wheaton secretary, and Morris Anderson Carol Stream treasurer. Planning a membership drive Aug 15 to 22.
Wood Dale residents received a survey from the village on June 18 to gauge desired scavenger service. Francis Burnier of F A Burnier Hauling Co seeks a $7.50 quarterly unlimited service rate, arguing majority prefer single-supplier service. council plans its own survey and a decision for July 1.
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