Railway grade separations eyed in Berwyn plan talk
Colonel Wheeler in a Burlington-Zone talk at the Riveris club urged funding for the Berwyn to Belmont grade separations. He cited a 13 mile plan, with cost estimates near 257 million, highlighting county share, railroad loans, and state supports while criticizing federal waste. He praised MacArthur’s reception and urged action before delays grow.
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Hment
Truman
Defense
Marshall
Déan Acheson
Reis
Rivenis Tancheon
Col
John W.ler
Sigton” Railroad
Robert Innes
Berwyn
Belmont
Aviel Wheeler
Wheeler
Kone
Generalouglas MacArthur
Munich
Chicago
Wherist
MacArthur
America
Mrattic
Rice
Cook
DuPage
Oakage Iglwray
LaGrange
Latrange
Hinsdale
Western Springs
Hynsdale
Clarendon Hills
Bureau of Pubic
Burlington
Expansion Seen In Legion Child Care Expansion Seen In Legion
American Legion child welfare program must expand to meet rising veteran parentage. Commander Barton of Edward Feely Post says 60 percent of U S children may be of veteran parents in 8 9 years, with Korea war and future emergencies increasing duties. Post aims to care for veterans children and aid all underprivileged youths.
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American Legion
Barton
Edward Feely Post
United States
Bridal Shower Guest Doris Rucera Receives Hostess Gifts
Miss Doris Rucera of Ard hur ave attended a bridal shower in Brooktied celebrating her approaching marriage to Mr. Joseph Chine. Hostesses Mrs Artinee Woelle and Mrs Frank Chuan helped host with decorations and miseri- age details, as guests shared in the day’s events.
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Moss Doris Rucera
Ard
Joseph Chine
Brooktied
Sr. Barowras Wa
Peh
Napa Indas
Looa
Artinee Woelle
Frank Chuan
Berwasa
Gross School Round-Up And Kindergarten Registration
Gross School schedules a May 14-15 round-up for fall kindergarten enrollment. Children five by Dec 1, 1981 may register. birth certificates and a 2 supply fee are required. Residents of District No 95 with Grove, Burlington Reniman, Southview and 26th Street boundaries qualify.
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Ehidhern
Dist. No. 95
Grove
Burlington Or
Reniman Aves
Southview Ave
26Th St
South Brookfield News Notes Amid Weekend Visits
South Brookfield residents share weekend visits with relatives from Missouri and Chicago. A bridal shower for Miss Peath Metz of Arthur avenue drew 46 guests at the Metz dome on an avenue. The bride to be will wed Raymond Barnick of Santside Avenue June 2 at Brookfield Methodist Church.
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Peath Metz
Arthur Ave
Metz Dome
An Ave
Florence Metz
Sally Scent
Miss Metz
Raymond Barnick
Santside Ave
Dune 2
Brookferd Methodist Church
Lorraine Thompson Weds Bruce Godar in Candlelight Service
Miss Lorraine Thompson daughter of Mrs Ottis Thompson of Naperville formerly Congress Park married Bruce Godar of Willow Springs at a 7:50 PM candlelight ceremony in Lyohs Ya Congregational church. The groom’s brother Jerry Godar was best man with ushers Jack and Robert Godar and bridesmaids Jamice Godar and Doris Feeney. The bride wore a white satin gown with finger tip veil.
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Lorraine Thompson
Ottis Thompson
Naperville
Congress Park
Bruce Godar
Willow Springs
Lyohs- Ya
Everet
Jerry Godar
Jack
Robert Godar
Norman Miller
Doris Feeney
Jamice Godar
Eastern Stars to Serve Smorgasbord
Eastern Star members, known as 200 cooks, plan a smorgasbord dinner for Monday May 7. Mine Robert Exans leads arrangements with assistance from several volunteers, continuing the group tradition after last year’s successful event.
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Eastern Stars
Smorgasbord
Eastern Star
Robert Fexans
Byeooni
Oye
Golf Class Begins in West Sub Sports Series
Golf program opens with local players forming groups and practice rounds at the West Sub course. Officials from GP Security oversee start as new entrants and returning players join the event amid mild weather and spring optimism.
Fifth district to sponsor Pan American program at meet
The Fifth district American Legion auxiliary advances its regular meeting to May 10 at 8 p m at the GAR hall Oak Park to host a Pan American program chaired by Mrs. Eleanor Martin. Guest dignitaries include Uruguay consul Felix Stangeticius and Mrs Byrne Jackson of Chicago Pan American chair department of Illinois. A memorial service for deceased members will be conducted with Mrs O Spencer Johnston presiding.
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Fifth District of the American Legion Auxiliary
GAR
Lombard Ave
Lake St
Oak Park
Joseph Corleto
Brookfield
Eleanor Martin
South Gunderson Ave
Fifth District
Pan Americanrogram
Felix Stangeticius
Uruguay
Byrne Jackson
Chicago
Department of Illinois
American Legion Auxiliary
O. Spencer Johnston
Madison, Ave
LaGrange
Couples Club Meets May 6 at Brookfield Methodist
The Couples club of Brookfield Methodist church holds its final meeting of the year on May 6 at 8 pm. W W Skubiszowski guidance and counseling specialist will speak and lead a discussion on School Guidance for your Child. A social hour follows.
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Brookfield Methodist Church
W. W. Skubiszowski
Mother-Daughter Fete of Christian Service at Brookfield
The Brookfield Methodist Church hosts its annual Mother-Daughter dinner sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service on Tuesday May 9 at 6 p.m. Mrs Edward Smith chairs. A fashion show by Lowry's of LaGrange features models Timmy and Steven Kanalos Judy Wright and many others, with Mrs Erna Shortt arranging the program and Mrs Edward Ellison playing piano. Limited seating for dinner. tickets available for the style show only.
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Brookfield Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Edward Smith
Erna Shortt
Lowry’s of
Tina Petke
Mildred Fogelsong
Fasher Mears
Pat McKinney
Betty Arnold
Lois Kapp
Ann Hayford
Elizabeth Hopson
Edward Ellison
Lowry’s
Hernandez Franson engagement announced in Congress Park
Mr and Mrs Louis Hernandez announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Arthur H Franson of Riverside Miss Hernandez a Lyons Township oJusner College LaGrange and Northwestern student Franson a teacher at Congress Park school No date set for the wedding.
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Louis Hernandez
Congress Park
Mary
Arthur H. Franson
Riverside
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Ethyl
Carlton
Org
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Allerperd
Quaker State
Boda Bik
Illinois
South Brookfield
L. A. Mingus
A. L. Mingus
Clarksdale, Mo
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Prairie Ave
Laurent Clody
James Merhart
Piaece Ave
Meadeon
Jonery Murphy
Troaere
Tranereat Lakes
Tra Feng Center
Bride of
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Wren
Hay GP Securiy
Troth
Lees
House Garden
Burlington Ave. LaGrange
Stonco
Arev Reais
Ats Inics
Americas
Alumme Windows
ANG Book
Volkar Aluminum Products
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la Grange
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