Former teacher turned electrician breaks gender barriers
Carolyn Miller of Oak Park left teaching after a long separation and three sons to become a maintenance electrician in a factory. The 35 year old mother, who trained at Coyne American Institute as its first woman graduate in electrical maintenance, faced initial male resistance but gained support as she proved capable and independent.
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Carolyn Miller
Oak Park
Joey
Coyne American Institute
Ms. Miller
Andrew Johnston
District 97 to ask tax increase
The District 97 Board voted unanimously at its Oct 11 meeting to seek a tax increase from village voters on Nov 20 following District 200. A special meeting Oct 18 will set the exact amount. District 200 also plans a 77 cent per 100 equalized tax increase on Nov 20.
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District 97 Board of Education
Oak Park River Forest High School Board
District 200
District 97
Oak Park Temple to hold charity art auction
Oak Park Temple's B'nai Abraham Zion sponsors a charity art auction and exhibit at the temple, 1235 N Har lem Ave. The event begins with an 8 p.m. preview and refreshments, the 9 p.m. auction features works by Norman Rockwell, Salvador Dali, Peter Max and Lionel Barymore. Proceeds support the temple.
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Oak Park Temple
B'nai Abraham Zion
Temple
Harlem Ave
Oak Park
Norman Rockwell
Salvador Dali
Peter Max
Lionel Bar
Corrections to Oak Park insurance policy notices
A WORLD article misstated policy cancellation duties and commission remarks. It corrected that insurers must provide reasons for cancellations and nonrenewals, referencing Oak Park Community Relations inquiries into Economy Fire and Casualty Insurance Company actions. It also corrected that Community Relations Department representatives spoke on Washington Square funding.
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WORLD
Oak Park
Community Relations Commission
Washington Square
Community Relations Department
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