Stately Canna Is September Star
The canna plant named Plant of the Month for September at Garfield and Lincoln Park conservatories. John A. Lundgren notes its mass display value, height of three to four feet, and wide color range. Guidance covers planting, winter care, and varieties like President, Ambassador, King Humbert, Copper Giant, King Midas, and Louise Cayeux in Chicago area beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lundgren
Chicago Park District
Garfield
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Ambassador
King Humbert
King Midas
Humboldt Park
Garfield Park
Louise Cayeux
Douglas Park
Sacramento Boulevard
Course to Train Leaders Among Puerto Ricans in Chicago
A six week course to train Puerto Rican community leaders begins Sept 15 at Division Street Urban Progress Center in Chicago. Sessions run 7 to 9 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays with instruction by a certified teacher from the board of education and guest speakers from civic and private agencies. Registration costs 2 dollars. applicants may contact the Citizens Information Center or the Commission on Youth Welfare for details.
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Division Street Urban
Board of Education
West Town
Citizens Information Service
E. Madison
Commission On Youth Welfare
Postal Service to Observe Labor Day in Chicago
The Post Office Department will hold a holiday schedule on Labor Day in Chicago. Carrier, finance and contract stations close, mail delivery ends except limited special service, one collection from street letter boxes at 8 30 p m arriving at the main post office, with lock box service available at the main post office and downtown station. Regular work hours resume at Air Mail Field O Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Chicago
Henry W. McGee
W. van Buren
S. Las
Pfc James E Bell Arrives in Vietnam as Engineeer Clerk
Pfc James E Bell son of Mr and Mrs George Bell of 3912 North has arrived in Vietnam. He serves as operations clerk with the 82nd Engineer Company after training at Ft Campbell Kentucky and Ft Riley Kansas. He is a Kelvyn Park High School graduate who later attended Wright Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Bell
George Bell
North
Vietnam
82Nd Engineeer Company
Ft. Campbell
Ft. Riley
Kans
Kelvyn Park High School
Wright Junior College
Readers' Favorite Sweet Potatoes Meringue Casserole Dish
Sweet potatoes layered with brown sugar and crushed pineapple, topped by a meringue border and baked until brown. Recipe credits Mrs. William J. Kearley of Oak Park and includes directions for a Potato Puff variation with cottage cheese and sour cream.
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William J. Kearley
Wisconsin
Oak Park
Irene Serra
N. Keystone
Proviso East Class of 1957 Reunion Seeks Missing Grads
The 1957 Proviso East High School dinner dance reunion plans a Wheeling Chevy Chase Country Club event on October 7. Authorities in Maywood ask help locating dozens of graduates listed, including Linnea Akersloot, Paul Albertell, Yvonne Armano, and many others, with contact numbers for Mrs. Judy Prescott and Mrs. Sue Elston.
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Proviso East High School
Maywood
Chevy Chase Country Club
Wheeling
Judy Prescott
Sue Elston
Linnea Akersloot
Paul Albertelli
Yvonne Armano
Berten Butler
June Carter
Robert Catalano
Richard Cilek
William DesRochers
Carolyn Dunk
Patricia Foley
Carolyn Fuller
Royal Fulton
Constance Geritano
Joyce Grabau
Donald Grant
Women Urged To Return To School To Teach
Cook County Superintendent Robert P. Hanrahan urges qualified married women to renew teaching certificates and join the school system this year. He notes many capable women fail to teach and invites contact at the Civic Center Room 407 or by phone. Salaries average 5800 dollars for those with degrees but no experience, with fringe benefits including insurance, activity stipends, tuition rewards, and tenure salary steps for extra college work.
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Cook County
Robert P. Hanrahan
Civic Center
Randolph
Clark
Jackson Family Matinee Sings in Chicago Weekend
The Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity presents the Spencer Family in A Negro Salute to Chicago with song dance and speech. Performances at Calvary Presbyterian Church 4201 Jackson at 8 p m Friday and Sears Community Center 805 S Homan at 8 p m Saturday.
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Chicago Committee On Urban Opportuni
Spencer
Chicago
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Jackson
Sears Community Center
S. Homan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roberta Packer
Jane O’connel
Canna
Dastrict
Iui
Siabas Frost
Postal Service Limited
W. North Ave
H.S. Grads
Carol Reich
Addie Reynolds
JoAnn Roebke
Gordon Ryan
Jon Samuelson
Margaret Schimer
Adolph Schlacher
Charles Schmid
Janet Schmitzer
Gertrude Selmer
Richard Smith
Carol Spalla
Beverly Steinbrenner
Joanna Swiderski
Joan Topor
James Wall
Judith Weintraub
Judith Wiley
Nell Williams
Jerry Woodard
Gladys Woods
Charles Wolf
Elaine Wright
Robert Wolff
CCUO
Baskind
Whaskind Radio & Jewelers, Inc
North Ave
Pioneer Bank P. Packing
Pioneer
Illinois
Pioneer CheckMaster
CheckMaster
Pioneer: Trust & Savings Bank
Pioneer Trusts Savings Bank
North Avenue
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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