Picnic Fund Drive For Orphans Outing At Lincoln Park West
Roy Mohr invites friends to mail a one dollar contribution for the Orphans and Aged Outing sponsored by the Orphans Automobile Day Association of Chicago. The 68th annual event, August 16 at Lincoln Park West, funds transport for elderly homes and Dixon School children, with Mohr leading fundraising since 1942.
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Roy Mohr
Orphans Automobile Day Association OF
Chicago
Lincoln Park West
Roy
Mohr
Cook County
Lincoln Park
Dixon School
Village Receives Five More Acres For Recreation Use
Five acres at Roosevelt Road and Desplaines Avenue become available to the village for recreation at one dollar per year. Mayor Howard Mohr said the council will decide the best use for the land, under a five year lease from the U S Postal Service. Commissioner Santo Rizzo urged proper funding sources for playgrounds and trees, noting recreation projects are paid from dedicated funds and merchants’ contributions.
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Roosevelt Road
Desplaines Avenue
Howard Mohr
Mohr
U.S. Postal Service
Recreation Board
Santo Rizzo
Circle
Randolph
Recreation Fund
Rizzo
Madison Street
Mayor Seeks Volunteers for Village Commissions
Mayor Howard Mohr appealed Monday for volunteers to fill vacancies on several village commissions due to resignations and limited time. He urged residents to contact the Village Clerk at 366-2323. Conrad Kuefner joined the Zoning Board of Appeals, replacing David Dowdle, and Richard Dubovic was appointed to the Youth Commission.
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Howard Mohr
Environmental Commission
Youth Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
Conrad Kuefner
David Dowdle
Richard Dubovic
Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Deadline Noted
Louis J. Schloderback announces Cook County Homestead Exemption filing deadline for seniors. Eligibility requires 65 on or before January 1, 1972 and sole or joint ownership of the residence. The Proviso Township Assessor’s Office at 7600 Madison Street Forest Park offers help. calls to 771-7705. About 1000 seniors have already visited.
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Louis J. Schloderback
Proviso Township
Cook County
Madison Street
Forest Park
Madison St
Forest Park Public Schools enroll new students for 1972-73
Forest Park Public Schools open enrollment for new students at 939 Beloit Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your child’s birth certificate to complete enrollment before the August 28, 1972 opening day.
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Forest Park
Harrison Street Gets New Curbing
The Park District funds an $8,500 project along Harrison Street between Thomas and Des Plaines. A 1300-foot continuous curb and gutter install replaces deplorable conditions to improve appearance and drainage with new catch basins boosting street drainage capacity.
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Harrison Street
Park District
Thomas and
Des Plaines
Sansone
Lucky Bumper Strip Contest Winner Promised Cash Prize
A weekly REVIEW notice claims the reader may have won the Lucky Bumper Strip prize. It promises a $15 cash award plus an additional $10 if the reader is a paid subscriber, totaling $25. Prompt actions include contacting the REVIEW office to claim.
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William Bucha
James Sansone
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