Day camps expand for 35,000 youths in Cook County area
Erickson of the Forest Preserve district notes the day camp program, starting in 1947, now serves thousands with eight extra naturalists guiding nature instruction. Camps operate at multiple sites through summer, offering nature crafts, hikes, and outdoor skills to connect children with conservation.
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Erickson
President
Forest Preserve
Xtanjor
Department of Canon
Girl Scouts
Cap
YMCA
Cook County
Risenbers
Scheoly
Nuvber
Nature
Eisendbets
VFW Ice Dance for Brookfield Teens Tonight
The Brookfield Recreation Commission hosts teen dances at the VFW Post 844 Ogden Ave. Admission requires blue jeans. The event runs starting at 5:40 PM to 6:50 PM with refreshments. Open to Bynek teens and guests.
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V.fw
Brookfield Recreation
Ayone
VFW
Ogden Ave
Wally Cox Stars In The Vegetable At Salt Creek Summer Theater
Wally Cox, 27, stars in The Vegetable at Salt Creek Summer Theater Hinsdale through August 21. His career began with encouragement from former roommate Marlon Brando and advice from Max Gordon of the Village Vanguard. Alice Pearce co stars as his wife, with the production drawing on Fitzgerald’s theatrical style.
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Wally Cox
Salt Creek
Hinsdale
Marlon
Brando
Max Gordon
Greenwich) Village Vanguard
Mister Peepers
ABC
Hinsdale Theater
Alice Pearce
New York
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Gen Kelly
Wil
Alee
Dinevter
Peter Turgeon
Wally Car
Union Pacific Orders Diesels For Modern Locomotives
Union Pacific plans to order diesels as part of its rolling stock expansion. Electro Motive division reports production to supply about 6100 units with 10000 horsepower total capacity and installation at multiple plants. New orders accompany ongoing switch engine work and early fall deliveries anticipated.
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Electro Motive
Secoretivs
Fey Tie
Jule
Montsomg
Varahon
General Meters
Buck
Fisher
Coppans
Elestro Motive
Cancer Camp Visits As Health Precaution
An outbreak of polo in the Downers Grose Belmont area led West Suburban Boy Scout council to cancel visitors day at Camp Delavan. No local boys are in camp now though a large group was set to attend the two week session when the polio outbreak arose. John Christen, chair of the health and safety committee, disclosed the precautionary decision.
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Downers Grose-Belmont
Camp Delavan
West Suburban Boy Scout Council
Delavan
John Christen
The
Coun
55 State Auto Plates Display U. of Colors
Fragmented article notes 55 state auto plates to feature University of 1 colors. Mentions Rosy Bliet head coach and Sacques of the materma weed, with football uniforms provided to match colors. References Land of Lincoln and a vote.
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Godan En Batootr
Rosy Bliet
Uoer 1
Sacques
Materma S Weed Oon Othelia
North Cook County 4-H Fair at Arlington Park Aug 12 15
A record crowd of 60 000 is expected for the eighth annual North Cook County 4-H Fair and Festival at Arlington Park Arlington Heights over Aug 12 15. Farm advisor Carl Mees notes the event grew from a single circus tent to a major fair rivaling state entries with exhibits parading Friday and a weekend of talent acts and celebrity appearances culminating in a parade and crowning of royalty.
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Cook County
Arlington Park
Arlington Heights
Carl Mees
Fox Valley Playhouse presents Girl Crazy at St Charles
Cliff Norton stars in Girl Crazy at Fox Valley Playhouse St Charles a Gershwin musical with 30 cast members. It concludes a limited run Aug 15 with matinees Wednesdays and second Saturdays at 2 15 and evening shows at 8 30 Sundays 7 50. Jo Hart returns in May Brigadoon with Beth Park Fiona on loan from Girl Crazy. Major dancing by John Kriza Ruth Ann Keesun. Proceeds support Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See 4-H Camp at Kankakee with local 4-H board members named. Admission free. exhibition space ads and food sales fund the camp.
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Cliff Norton
Fox Valley Playhouse
St. Charles
Cook County
Kate
Jo Hart
May
Beth Park
Molly
Miss Park
Fiona
United States
Ballet Theatre
John Kriza
Ruth Ann Keesun
University permits and student auto rules announced
A university announces vehicle rules for students including special permits for those who meet requirements. Students may drive with parental consent and proof of public liability and property damage insurance. New Line Dats regulations take effect.
Fashion First Hats At Consumers Millinery Fall Preview
The town talks of new fall hats in velvet and velour at Consumers Millinery, 47 S La Grange Rd. Colors include Red, Rose, Orange, Green, Petunia and Blues. Prices range from 2.99 to 12.99 with leather clutches also offered. Store open all day Wednesday air conditioned for comfort.
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S. la Grange Rd
Consumers Millinery
Cmt
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Land of
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Reginie
Marilyn Ace
Lala Lee
Soeaiust
Sundas
Epublic
India
Tiehten
Ute Tule
Emma Goa Fee
LA Grange State Bank
Western Springs State Bank
First National Bank
LA Grange
Bank OF Lyons
Argo State Bank
John B. Brenza
Chicago
Illinois
W. M. Galvin
Lyons
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