Christmas of 1962 Memories and Salvation Army Aid
A veteran recalls a rough Christmas in 1962 while the Salvation Army aids female prisoners in Uthois by letting 242 children see that their mothers remember them. The group also helps 60 unwed mothers at Booth Memorial Hospital in Chicago with gifts and a turkey dinner. Fundraising is needed, with Ray Ratajak as treasurer and Mayor William Meyer chairing. Forest Park plans a new Chamber of Commerce, a new hospital, and three elections.
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Uthois
Salvation Army
Booth Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Army
Ray Ratajak
Forest Park National Bank
William Meyer
Ole Miss
Forest Park
Chamber of Commerce
Pack 102 Contributes To Retarded Children
Cub Scout Pack 102 of St. Bernardine's Holy Name Society held a December 14 party with parents, movies, and gifts from Santa. The group collected over 350 gifts for Lincoln School and delivered them Sunday, plus Thanksgiving baskets including turkeys. 1963 activities include a January bake sale and a Blue and Gold dinner where awards will be presented. Several Cubs pursue Parvall Dei awards through the diocese and national headquarters.
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Cub Scout Pack 102
St. Bernardine's Holy Name Society
Santa Claus
Committee of Pack 102
The Perfect Vacation Begins at Sea Castile
An island style retreat near downtown St. Petersburg offers heated pool and gulf beach access. Furnished apartments for 2 to 6 with phones and free TV in every unit. Nearby churches, shopping, and restaurants. Brochure available on request.
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St. Petersburg
Gulf of Mexico
West Cook County boards weigh $8 million junior college plan
Six suburban high school districts in west Cook County study joining a proposed area junior college spanning about 100 square miles. If approved, a site referendum could fund a 75 acre campus at about $1 million and $7 million in buildings, with opening planned for 1965 and enrollment rising to 6,000 to 8,000 part time and adult students.
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Lyong Township
Provige
Riverside-Brookfield
Oak Park - River Forest
Leyden
Elmwood Park
Citizens' Committee
Jack Childress
Department of Education
Northwestern University
Ilinois
Metropolitan Planning Commission
Provisa
Lyons
Oak Park
River Forest
Riverside
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Nancy Fry at Illinois University
Nancy Fry of 1025 South Harlem has been named to Phi Beta Kappa the national scholastic honor society. A senior at the University of Illinois she will be initiated January 14. Phi Beta Kappa founded in 1776 at William and Mary College. Nancy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Fry.
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Nancy Fry
Harlem
Misa Fry
University of Iainois
Phi Beta Kappa
William and Mary College
Nancy
William C. Fry
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Esenitl
Claude A. Walker Jr
Pack 102
Lincoln
Castile
the Gulf
Mexico
Gulf Boulevard
Treasure Islaml
Florida
Jr. College
Cesar
B.B
Cesar's Pizza Restaurant
W. Randolph St
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