Bensenville Debates Crash-Disaster Truck Plans
Two village boards committees review final blueprints from W S Darley Co for a crash disaster truck. The finance committee weighs paying for the body, projected over 20 000, after approving the chassis bid of 8 494 20 from Pollard Motors Elmhurst. A Darley official notes Chicago buys four similar trucks after the Northwest Orient crash that killed 37 near the village.
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Bensenville
Pollard Motors
Elmhurst
Darley
Chicago
Northwest Orient Airlines
Free chest X rays offered to DuPage residents
DuPage County Tuberculosis Association reminds Bensenville residents 18 and over of free chest X-rays at a mobile unit through March 29 at Bensenville Shopping Plaza. Last year the unit found 607 chest abnormalities and referred others to Glen Ellyn TB clinic. Hours listed by PTA Council health chairman Mrs. Jack C. Tong include March 24 9:30 12 and 1 3, March 26-27 10 30 12 30 and 1 30 5 30, and March 28 29 2 6 and 7 8 30 p.m.
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Bensenville
DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Jack C. Tong
PTA Council
Guilfoil and Bendtsen Named Red Cross Co-Chairmen
Guilfoil and Bendtsen were named co-chairmen of Bensenville's annual Red Cross fund campaign. Guilfoil leads Paraplegics Manufacturing with 100 handicapped workers and holds the U.S. President's Trophy. Bendtsen, VP of Valiant Development Co., is active in veterans groups and national foundations. The drive, conducted by mail this year, funds Red Cross health, education, and welfare programs across Cook and DuPage counties. Local services include water safety and first aid courses, Home Service support for families and veterans, and disaster relief. In 1961 Red Cross programs reached dozens of residents in Itasca, Wood Dale, and surrounding communities.
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Dwight D. Guilfoil
Paraplegics Manufacturing Co
N. York St
Harry Bendtsen
Bensenville
Guilfoil
U.S
Bendtsen
Valiant Development Co
Paraplegics
Franklin Park
American Legion
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Jaycee Toastmasters Club of
Chicago
Veterans Assistance Commission
Cook County
The
American Baptist Men
National Foundation
National Polio Foundation
Cook and
DuPage County
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Itasca
Wood Dale
Red Cross Home Service
Bensonville
Fenton High School
Red Cross Disaster Service
Red Cross Disaster
Lions Offer Help To Buy Police Dog
The Bensenville Lions Club offered to raise funds to buy a second police dog for the village. Dick Franzen spoke for the club at last week’s village board meeting, with the proposal sent to the police committee for a recommendation. Police Chief Walter Tett notes Axel, the first dog, helps deter crime even if not a featured hero. Separately, Trustee Les Biefeld said a remodel plan for the police quarters in the basement would create three rooms instead of two, with price quotes being gathered.
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Bensenville Lions Club
Dick Franzen
Tett
Police Department
Les Biefeld
Chief Tett
Biefeld
To Guarantee Open Bidding on Lights
Ben sonville Village Board considers rewriting street lighting specs to remove restrictive language that could limit bids to one or two firms. Trustee Fred Hilton cites risk of future bids being challenged in court and urges elimination of unnecessary requirements such as sponge rubber seals and single piece reflectors. Robert Doty notes the specs were drafted about a year and a half ago with involvement from Alvord Burdick Howesen, Walter Ashdown Engineers, Public Service Co, General Electric, and a pole maker. Village President Ritchie Thomas reminds there is an existing ordinance detailing installation standards.
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Bensonville Village
Fred Hilton
Hilton
Robert Doty
General Superintendent of Public Works
Alvord, Burdick & Howesen Ona
Walter Ashdown
Public Service Co
General Electric
Pole Manufacturing
Swim Pool Passes On Sale In Bensenville This Spring
Snow remains but passes go on sale at Keeling's Gift Shop Duerkop and Bensenville Hardware. Individual passes cost 15 dollars, family memberships 30 dollars. An installment plan exists with payments due by May 15 to lock pre season rates. after May 15 prices rise 10 percent.
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Keeling
Duerkop
Bensenville
Three Persons Hurt In Bensenville Collision
A 5:30 a.m. crash at York Road and Lincoln Avenue in Bensenville left three people with minor injuries. Lary Pat Adams, 22, sustained a lip cut needing one stitch. Gerald J. Weber, 19, had forehead lacerations. passenger Charles Jendra suffered minor injuries. Adams, southbound, tried to turn left. Weber was northbound. Both cars suffered front-end damage. Adams was cited for failing to yield and for no Illinois license.
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York Road
Lincoln Avenue
Bensenville
Lary
Pat Adams
Orchard St
Adams
Gerald J. Weber
Manchester Ave
Westchester
Charles Jendra
Suffolk
Lincoln
Weber
Illinois
Annexation costs set at $2 700 for McCauleys property
The McCauley spouses seek annexation to Bensenville for 714 Memorial Road with a total cost of 2700 dollars. The amount covers annexation fees and sewer and water main extensions. The village president notes possible future annexation fees if subdivision occurs and any needed building code corrections.
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Bensenville
Martin J. McCauley
Memorial Road
Bill Burde
Sewer and Water Committee
Burde
Ritchie Thomas
McCauleys
Red Cross Aids Congo Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast Victims
Local Red Cross work spans national and international relief. Donations from annual fund drive funded doctors and nurses sent to the Congo, aid for Hurricane Carla victims on the Gulf Coast, and shelter for storms and tidal waves along the Middle Atlantic coast.
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Red Cross
Congo
Gulf Coast
Middle Atlantic
Auto-Rite Insurance for Safe Drivers Seeks Low-Cost Appeal
Anna Casualty offers Auto-Rite with a surprisingly low price for safe drivers only. The policy emphasizes quality coverage and several bonus features aimed at prudent motorists.
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Anna Casualty
Munro Named Bell Ringer Chairman for Mental Health Drive
Mrs William G Munro of 216 S Mason Sr is appointed chairman of the Bell Ringer March for Mental Health in Bensenville She will direct a door to door funds appeal on the evening of May 15 BF
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William G. Munro
S. Mason Sr
Bell Ringer March
Bensenville
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W. S. Darley Co
Robert Riley
Green Street
East Green Street
Green and May Sts
Super Mart
Cg Camenenti
Women’s & Girls
CORD
Denier
Guilfoil, Bendtsen
Red Cross Campaign
Axel
Althugh Axel
Walter
Rae Iy Oe
P.S
Atna Casualty
Northern Illinois Agency, Inc
Bensenville State Bank
Bensenville, Ilinois
Albert H
Krusemark
Porter
Richard
W. Green St
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