World of Franklin Park opens with local news and events
Issue one introduces the WORLD column highlighting community news in Franklin Park. It covers a paper drive by Cub Scout Pack 152 run by John Rufino, a CURE event at 9545 Belmont Ave, art loans through the DuPage library system, and the Meals on Wheels program serving over 800 residents with monthly volunteer opportunities.
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Franklin Park
Cub Scout
Mersin
John Rufino
Belmont Ave
DuPage Library System
Franklin Ave
DuPage
Mary Vandenplas
Darlene Ptasinski
Franklin Park Public Library
Melrose Park
World Newspapers
North Ave
Oak Park
World Bulletin"board
Franklin Park celebrates bicentennial status and community services
The village receives national recognition for its bicentennial plans. Mayor Jack Williams and leaders are praised. Franklin Park offers free blood pressure checks via paramedics and Saturday librarian help for Girl Scout badgework. Chucking Machine Products wins SBA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year for the Great Lakes region. The library lends 8 mm films for home viewing with DuPage access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
Jack Williams
Henry Hyde
Franklin Parker
Atlantic St
Fire Department
Chucking Machine Products, Inc
Great Lakes
Robert A. Dwyer
Small Business Administration
Chucking Machine Products
Department of Defense
Hughes Aircraft Company
Newport Beach
Calif
Hughes
Deliv
World of Melrose Park highlights local faith and community events
The May 1935 Melrose Park Bible Church anniversary marks 40 years of fellowship at 18th and Thomas, with a June 1 pot-luck and 7 pm service. Bud Sechler visits May 18 as pastor candidate. Also announced: expanded Air Force recruiting hours at 1440 North Ave and Walther Lutheran High School Fine Arts Festival May 17 with choirs, bands, and art sale.
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Melrose Wb
18Th
Thomas Streets
Melrose Park Bible Church
America
King
Bud Sechler
Sechler
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield
Marge
The
Navigators
Europe
Cliff Blanchard
Air Force
North Ave
Melrose Park
Blanchard
Walther Lutheran High School
9Th
Chicago Avenues
Glee Club
Y Swim Nights Return at Mont Clare YMCA
Friday high school swim nights resume April 18 at Mont Clare YMCA from 9 to 11 p.m. Admission 50 cents per person. members free. Open swim 7 to 9 p.m. may be joined for $1. Valid high school ID required for ages 13 to 19. Sandwiches and beverages available. YMCA located at 7177 Medill Ave.
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Mont Clare Ymca
Mont Clare Y
Medill Ave
Bonnets and Beaux Square Dance Club Schedules Summer Dances
The Square Dance Club will dance all summer in the East Leyden High School hall Franklin Park. Regular sessions occur first, third and fifth Tuesdays at 7 45 p m with Kris and Warren Bueholz guiding rounds and George Sheldon leading squares. Guest caller Russ Bone appears June 3 at 7 15 p.m.
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Bonnets and Beaux Square
East Leyden High School
Rose St
Franklin Park
Kris
Warren Bueholz
George Sheldon
Russ Bone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin Parkers
Franklin
Citizens United To Restore the Environment
CURE
Jan Shoup
Shoup
John Warner
Franklin Park Business
Ed Iverson
George Washington
Northlake Community Theater
Myron Jenkins
Uncle Stanley
E. North Ave
Melrose Park’s
Man In Blue
Melrose
Square Dance Club
OF Ate
House of Frames
Athletic Awards
Rye Onger Renyoeyo
Erie Depo Auto Avel
Gtnet
Priave Henry Quite
Avei
Baye Magi
Wee Ben
Winston Park Plaza
Lees
Bernard’s
Broadway
Melrose Park, Ill
North Avenue
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