Christmas Thought From Area Pastors
Pastors share reflections on the meaning of Christmas. The Rev Harold T Masted highlights the shepherds as honored witnesses to the birth of Jesus and the divine gift of Christ. The Rev Paul J Roeder delivers a Christmas message about God’s gift, faith, and salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Mary Needs Help as 8-Year-Old Faces Open Heart Surgery
Eight year old Mary Stawicki, daughter of Edward and Edward Stawicki, prepares to enter Edgewater hospital for open heart surgery after guiding Brownie Troop 786 in carols at Walther Memorial. She needs 24 pints of blood before Jan 19 with donations in the name of the Allen J Stern Heart Research Foundation at Edgewater hospital.
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Mary Stawicki
Brownie Troop 786
Walther Memorial Hospital
Edgewater Hospital
Mary
Edward Stawicki
N. Keeler
Allen J. Stern
Hanukkah and Christmas Traditions Explained
Readers ask about Hanukkah and Christmas dates. Hanukkah honors dedication with eight candles lit over eight nights, from 165 B C with the miracle of oil. Christmas date shifted to December 25 in Rome by Liberius, blending with a Saturn feast tradition.
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Jerusalem
Judas Waccabeus
Christ
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Rome
World Book Encyclopedia
Early Christmas and New Year deadlines press early
Community Publications informs readers that because Christmas and New Year fall on Wednesdays this year the paper will go to press a day early. News deadlines are 4 p.m. on Friday Dec 20 and Friday Dec 27. display ads at 4 p.m. and classifieds by 5 p.m. Monday Dec 23 and Monday Dec 30. Delivery will occur Thursday mornings Dec 26 and Jan 2.
Local reserve officer awarded service medal
The International Association of Auxiliary Police honors Capt. Harold J. Smith Sr. for 45 years of volunteer service to the city. The ceremony recognizes his many hours aiding the community in the fight against crime.
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International Association of Auxiliary Police
Harold J. Smith Sr
N. Hamim
Hus City
Big Santa and Small Dog at Drews Store
The biggest real live Santa Claus arrives at Drews Department Store at 4134 Armitage from 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m on Sunday. With him is a tiny terrier dressed in holiday fashion. Kids are invited to visit Santa tell their Christmas wishes and receive an extra gift.
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Drews Department Store
Armitage
Drews
Park District Sets $21 Million Rehab Plan For City Parks
Chicago Park District outlines a $21 million rehabilitation program for West Northwest Side parks as part of a $43.96 million operating budget funded mainly by $19.71 million in improvement bonds and a 24 cent tax hike per $100 assessed value. Public hearing December 23 at 9:30 a.m. District HQ.
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Chicago Park District
Park District
14Th Blvd
Polish Arts club sponsors 1969 literary contest for Chicago youth
High school students of Polish descent in the Chicago area are invited to enter the Polish Arts club 1969 literary contest. Entries may be essays narratives interviews translations or pieces on the Regained Western Boundary by Poland. Deadline Feb 11 1969. Over 1000 in cash awards funded by cooperating organizations. Chairman Rev Peter A Fiolek chairs judges. Rules available from Thaddeus Slesinski 2113 Humboldt Chicago IL 60647.
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Humboldt
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Til
YMCA Expands Logan Square Site With Two Additions
The Logan Square YMCA at 3000 Fullerton Avenue announces the purchase of two extra parcels for expansion. The current facilities at 3612 and 3616 Fullerton were acquired last week, enabling a two story addition instead of four. The project totals about 700000 dollars with groundbreaking planned around April 1, 1969.
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Fullerton, Ave
Dr A C Talens
Fullerton
TET Television
YMCA
Three-Car Crash Injures Six Near Lockwood and Chicago
A three car collision last Sunday night at Lockwood and Chicago left six injured including a seven month old. Daniel Gonzalez 24 of 644 N Pine failed to stop at a sign and struck Stephen Therrien 952 N Keystone whose car overturned after clipping a taxi. Therrien Judy and Joel 7 months were treated at St Annes. Therrien suffered broken ribs. Virginia Maines of River Forest and taxi driver Dave Robin also received care at St Annes. Gonzalez faced charges of careless or reckless driving and DUI.
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Lockwood
Chicago
Daniel Gonzalez
N. Pine
Rammed Auto
Stephen Therrien
Keystone
Therrien
Therriens
Judy
Joel
St. Anne's Hospital
Therreng
Virginia Maines
River Forest
St. Anne's
Dave Robin
Huron
St. Anne’s
Gonzales
Bill Hoitman
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