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Newspaper
Humboldt Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
3
Eleven Kelvyn Park high school seniors have been selected as semi-finalists in the upcoming competition. The announcement highlights outstanding academic achievement and promise among the Kelvyn Park class.
The outstanding students named in the Illinois State Scholarship program include Janette Andersen, Carol Bach, Susan Ballard, Josette Catalano, Patricia Cathers, Karen Friess, Linda Golz, Gayle Rutlin, Nadine Skultery, Susan Thoma, and Charlene Hat. Selection followed ACT results and high school records with three award types available. The February winner announcement will reflect college choices on applications.
Boys may join Cub Scouting anytime after turning eight or upon completing the third grade.
Dr. Samuel L. Andelman urges use of auto seat belts despite warnings about safety. Seat belts prevent being thrown from a car or against the windshield and protect children, with 90 percent of safety professionals naming them the top item in automotive safety. Many injured with belts were not wearing them, and belts must be snug to protect hips and pelvis, not the abdomen.
Holy Cross High School La dies guild hosts a Spirit of Cupid card party at 7 30 p m February 2 in the school auditorium River Grove Illinois Tickets available at the door serving as a fundraiser for the guild attendees should bring cards and a partner if possible
The Chicago Park District selects cyclamen indicum as January Plant of the Month at Garfield and Lincoln Park conservatories. Horticulturist John A. Lundgren notes its year round houseplant appeal, varied colors, long lasting blossoms, and easy winter care. The piece explains potting and dormancy steps and advises keeping the plant outdoors in shade until 50 degrees, then indoors by a sunny window for best bloom. Conservatories admit visitors daily 9 am to 5 pm.
Walgreen Co reports first quarter fiscal 1968 sales of 174.4 million, up 10.5 percent from a year earlier. C R Walgreen Jr says profits likely and 44 new stores planned as expansion accelerates. Prescriptions business continues to grow as costs rise but are offset by strong merchandising and value pricing.
Pioneer Y announces a week long winter carnival starting January 29 with events each day. January 29 features a Walt Disney cartoon festival and recreation, January 30 roller skating relays and races, February 1 a heated pool swim, February 2 an indoor carnival, with after school bus pick ups. Swimming lessons begin February 3 for ten weeks, Saturdays, with fees $5 for members and $8 for non members.
Fireman Malachy J. Rigney Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Malachy J. Rigney of 3247 Armitage, has returned to Yankee Station aboard the 75,000 ton USS Ranger after a week in Subic Bay Philippines. Ranger, on its third Southeast Asia cruise with the Seventh Fleet, arrived for New Year in port as crew members visited Manila and nearby areas. The carrier's air power targets supply routes into North Viet Nam to hinder southbound flow.
William J. Dean, son of Mr and Mrs William M. Dean, returns to the United States aboard the USS Tripoli after an eight month deployment off Viet Nam. The carrier, commissioned in 1966, supported U S and Allied ground forces with over 8000 landings during its first Western Pacific deployment with the Seventh Fleet Amphibious Ready Group Bra VO.
A nominations and elections clinic is set for 9 30 a m January 31 at Lafollette Park 1383 N Laramie sponsored by District 23 Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers The panel answering election method questions includes Mrs Raymond Campion Mrs Nathaniel Olieff and Mrs Arthur Leon five street addresses listed as part of panel details
The report notes that schools and PTAs sponsored 19 531 Cub Scout packs in 1966.
Thomas E O Hara editor offers advice on life insurance as a savings tool and suggests forming an investment club to learn stock picking. He cautions against small unproven companies and endorses buying top quality utilities when affordable. He notes Kerr McGee stock growth, debentures, and state taxes on investments with attorney or accountant guidance.
Seaman Apprentice James A. Kurczodyna age 20 son of Mr and Mrs John T Kurczodyna of 1912 N Kostner has graduated after nine weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes The curriculum covered military subjects and living under conditions similar to those aboard his first ship or at his first shore station
Airman John S. Syarto son of Mr and Mrs John J Syarto 117 N Waller completed basic training at Amarillo AFB Texas.
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